Seed Fundraising SlidesAsh Rust·FollowOct 5, 2021--2ListenShareSlides BelowLast week, I held a webinar for ~20 early stage startups on Seed Fundraising. The slides from the presentation are below and cover 5 main topics: confidence, timing, focus, preparation and closing.Please let me know your feedback!
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Paul LehairWhat are the top 10 pitching mistakes?I recently gave a Masterclass presentation at CogX on the top 10 mistakes made when pitching, which I thought I would turn into a blog…7 min read·Sep 19--
Marshall HargraveUnlock funding success: Expert tips from VC insidersDiscover proven strategies for startup funding. Get insights from VC insiders. Start your journey to securing an investment today.·4 min read·Sep 5--
Moti ElkaimWhy your story to investors should start from the middleIn my workshops, I often ask the audience to tell me the three parts to any story. Everyone starts shouting out: the beginning, the middle…3 min read·May 3--
Bob NortonWhat Are Some Common Misconceptions People have about Raising Capital?1. Thinking it is easy. It will typically take 3–6 months of full-time effort. 80% will fail.3 min read·May 8--
