How to Hook Investors: Alan Jones Breaks Down Braiv’s Winning Pitch

How to Hook Investors: Alan Jones Breaks Down Braiv’s Winning Pitch

How to Hook Investors: Alan Jones Breaks Down Braiv’s Winning Pitch

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Imagine translating, dubbing, and captioning a full video course in multiple languages, automatically, in minutes, and at a fraction of the cost. That’s exactly what Ben Radcliffe and his team at Braiv are building. In this episode of Pick My Brain, Ben shares the journey of launching Braiv’s AI-powered multi-language video platform, how they’re helping online educators reach global audiences, and why their pitch has evolved dramatically after just two months in beta. Alan Jones breaks down Ben’s pitch with sharp advice on cutting the buzzwords, leading with traction, and telling a story that makes investors lean in. They also unpack the power of getting paid early, experimenting with Google Ads, and why startup decks should create curiosity, not explain everything.

Chapters

1:37 – Ben’s pitch: The AI-powered platform breaking language barriers

3:25 – What makes Braiv’s multi-language video player a world-first

5:16 – Alan’s pitch feedback: Less jargon, more real-world examples

7:00 – Why investor decks should lead with traction, not theory

9:57 – $2K in beta revenue and a paying customer found through Google Ads

12:56 – The real value of paid growth experiments for early-stage startups

13:53 – Knowing your true customer persona (and how fast it changes)

Resources

🙋🏻‍♂️ Ben Radcliffe - https://www.linkedin.com/in/benrad/

🎥 Braiv - https://www.braiv.co/

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