The Realm of Low Expectations
February 20, 2026
As a startup investor, I've seen many careers develop over the last 20 years and one of the worst patterns I see is: low expectations.
Founders live and breathe their companies every day. Some tips to make that come through while pitching compliments of the Diall App team during the latest Pitch Practice.
-Practice, practice, practice. You’ll seem more natural and assured.
-Focus on 1 clear stat for the problem
-Explain your impact. That could be around traction, revenue, etc.
-Talk about competitors in reference to a single differentiator.
