At a recent angel investor group meeting, I witnessed this paradox of logic unfold, and I had to ask; Why did two of the companies raise cash, and the other two walk away empty-handed? They all had great tech, good plans, and solid founders, so what happened? I decided to go to the instant replay for answers. The meeting had been recorded so other angels could watch online, and with video and investor commit sheets in hand, I did some analysis and identified three bad startup pitch habits that cost these companies dearly: In the ultra-competitive world of startup funding, every detail matters. Spend a little time practicing your startup pitch to avoid these three killers, and come away on top!