Tag: Founders
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Your pitch deck has one job: to get you an investor meeting. Here are three easy ways to make your deck better… 1. Bigger Text. Make the text huge. I like at least a size 72 font with minimal text per slide. Don’t forget that many of the people who…
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Every founder needs to cut costs and sell more. Here are some great ways to do that, courtesy of my portfolio companies… Make Incorporation and Fundraising Easy – Capbase Capbase makes it easy to get incorporated, prep for due diligence, and raise money. If you want to raise venture capital,…
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“They’re profitable. Why are they raising money?” Here’s why you should consider raising venture capital even if you’re profitable… Strike While the Iron Is Hot Right now markets are about as hot as they get. It’s the perfect time to raise. You may not need money now. Maybe you’ll need…
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Whenever I see a problem, the solution is a startup. Here are 3 problems I’m itching to solve… 1. Simple Drones for World Domination. Chinese manufacturer DJI controls 80% of the consumer drone market. These drones can be modified for military use. In a conflict with China, they’d swarm us…
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Have you struck out with cold messages to VC’s? Here’s how to use your existing investors to get dozens of warm intros… Start With Your Existing Investors The easiest way to meet new investors is through your existing ones. They believe in you. They want to see you raise more…
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“Ugh, I still have to send that investor update.” Ever had this thought after a 90 hour week? Here’s why updating your investors helps you win… How to Write an Update First, you need to know how to write a good update. Don’t write a novel. Just cover these points:…
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$1.4 million in revenue at YC Demo Day. Even in 2015, Eight Sleep was a winner. This morning, I watched their original pitch. What Matteo Gets Right Founder Matteo Franceschetti gives a brief, focused pitch. He clearly explains what the company does and shows us strong traction. Luna, as Eight…
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8:32am: Wiring info received. 10:00am: Wire sent. I wire promptly to make your life easier. Investors, don’t make founders chase you! The Problem: Wasted Founder Time I’ve watched founders chase investors for months. These are investors who committed to the company! This wastes precious founder time. They’re supposed to…
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You’re sending your deck to an investor. Millions of dollars are on the line. Here’s how to do it right… An Oldie But a Goodie The best way to send your deck is the simplest: a PDF attachment. One click, and the investor is in your deck. Once he’s there,…
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Here are 3 things I hate seeing in a pitch… What to Focus On Instead Instead of LOI’s, “lines of sight,” and pipeline, talk about where your business is today. “We have 3 customers paying $100 a month.” That’s not a lot of money. But it’s concrete and it’s a…
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