<ul><li>Cold pitches can be successful in securing investments if they are clear, compelling, and thoughtful.</li><li>Despite the low response rate, the best founders with clarity of vision and storytelling skills can break through with cold pitches.</li><li>Key elements of a successful cold pitch include problem definition, unique insight, evidence of execution, grounded vision, and the right tone.</li><li>Common mistakes to avoid in a cold pitch include geographic mismatch, stage disconnect, sector blindness, portfolio conflicts, and lack of personalization.</li></ul>

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