After more than two decades helping entrepreneurs craft investor pitches, I’ve noticed one glaring trend: Most pitches don’t grab me. They don’t spark curiosity, stir emotion, or get me to care. And if I don’t care, I don’t listen—and I certainly don’t invest. Instead, many pitches are overloaded with jargon, scattered ideas, and flat delivery. The result? A lukewarm response at best, and missed funding opportunities at worst. A Great Idea Isn’t Enough It doesn’t matter how revolutionary your idea is, or how solid your research may be. If you can’t convey it clearly and compellingly, it’s just an idea—floating …