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PR fundamentals for early-stage founders

Bessemer Venture Partners · bvp.com Free Beginner

A VC firm's guide to early-stage PR: finding your story, using data, working with reporters and knowing on and off the record.

  • Bring real data to every pitch.
  • Agree off the record before you say it, not after.
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It answers 2 questions

  1. How do I write a press release for my business?
  2. How do I get press coverage for my startup?

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