From AI Author to AI Founder, To VC Investor
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Your Pitch Deck Probably Sucks...
For most first-time founders, the idea of a pitch deck sounds easy, but I often get decks with "v43" in the filename, implying it's the 43rd iteration of a deck 😖
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How To Go From Launch To Funded in 1 Year
Another solo episode this week as I discuss my guaranteed guide to securing capital in 12 months. I take you from month zero to the year mark, highlighting what you should be focussed on at each stage of the journey.
This works every time, but if you need help, feel free to reach out.
Here’s what you can expect in this episode:
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- 00:55 Why fundraising is a marathon, not a sprint
- 02:49 The importance of building investor relationships before you need them
- 04:41 Identifying the right experts and investors for your startup
- 05:49 How to nurture relationships and maintain momentum through updates
- 07:05 Preparing your pitch deck and ensuring continuous growth
- 08:09 Why 6 months of consistent growth is crucial before starting your fundraise
- 09:53 How to get warm intros and create a hyper-targeted investor pool
- 11:40 Mapping out your calls and securing in-person meetings with investors
- 14:39 The "magic number" of 30 meetings with investors and why it works
- 15:18 Final steps: Negotiating term sheets and completing due diligence
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Navigate a VC's portfolio to see relevant portcos or competitors, quickly find their founders on LinkedIn to connect with them, and request warm introsA downloadable CSV with the investor emails & LinkedIn URLs
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