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I’ve helped 500+ startup founders raise over $6 Billion. Here’s what I observed…. Founders that do investor prep raise millions more than those who don’t. Here’s how to dig deeper into your dream investors in 4 steps: 1️⃣ Listen to a podcast they guest-spoke on 2️⃣ Check YouTube to see if they’ve recently interviewed in any videos 3️⃣ Do a filtered video search on LinkedIn to see if they posted any videos 4️⃣ Reach out to founders in your industry that are in their portfolio Just listen to what they have to say, a LITTLE bit, and you’ll be on the right track. You’re showing you do your homework. And that you’re a real person who will actually listen to their well-informed input AFTER they give you their money. -- ♻ Only real people are able to Repost this. #investor #pitch #capitalraising #investment #startup

New Episode Alert on the Startups Dil Se Podcast 🎙️: Sabari Raja on Entrepreneurship, Impact Investing, and Women in the startup world 🚀 I'm excited to share the latest episode of our podcast featuring Sabari Raja, Managing Partner at JFFVentures. In Part 2 of this insightful conversation, Sabari shares: 🧠 Invaluable advice for aspiring entrepreneurs 💡The importance of personal connection to your startup idea 👧 Challenges and opportunities for women in startups and VC 💰 How her entrepreneurial background shapes her approach as an investor As someone who's walked the path from founder to Investor, Sabari offers a unique perspective on the startup ecosystem. Her insights on empowering women in tech and reshaping the VC landscape are truly inspiring. Whether you're an entrepreneur, investor, or simply interested in startup world, this episode is packed with wisdom you won't want to miss. 🔗 Watch or Listen now: Links in comments What's your take on the evolving role of women in tech and VC? Share your thoughts in the comments below! #Entrepreneurship #VentureCapital #WomenInTech #StartupAdvice #LeadershipInsights #JFFVentures #founders #startupsdilse

🎙 New Podcast Episode Alert: Grace Gong – A founder, host, Ex VC, Angel Investor and LinkedIn Top Voice from #SiliconValley🚀 💼🧚♂️ Vinisha Rathod and Rhys Henderson GAICD MBA, we're excited to host Grace Gong on the latest episode of The Growth Cartel. Known as one of the USA's top LinkedIn Top Voices on venture capital, entrepreneurship, angel investment, and best-selling author, Grace brings insights from her remarkable career spanning the East Coast's innovation hubs to the West Coast's dynamic startup scenes. Episode Highlights: 👾 #AI and Efficiency: Explore how AI revolutionises startup efficiency with Grace. 📈 Investment Insights: Gain strategic perspectives on investing for sustainable growth versus rapid scaling. ✋ Leadership in Startups: Learn what sets founders apart in the competitive VC landscape. 👩💼 Empowering Women: Discuss the increasing role of women in investment and the crucial need for diversity in venture capital. Grace's transition from VC to media mogul and angel investor showcases her profound understanding of the startup ecosystem and dedication to fostering innovation and inclusion. 🔗 Listen now to delve into the insights of one of the most influential voices in American venture capital: 📺 YouTube - https://lnkd.in/gWqkFCCh 🎧 Spotify - https://lnkd.in/gUWUr4WP 🎧 Apple - https://lnkd.in/gkrhNPA2 Whether you're an aspiring entrepreneur or a seasoned investor, Grace's experiences and strategies provide invaluable lessons in navigating the complex world of startups and venture capital. #VentureCapital #GraceGong #AIInnovation #StartupSuccess #WomenInInvestment #Entrepreneurship #BusinessStrategy #PodcastRelease #TheGrowthCartel

🎙️ Reflecting on Insights from Grace Gong's Podcast Episode 🚀 A few weeks ago, we had the privilege of hosting Grace on The Growth Cartel, a leading voice in US investing and a passionate ecosystem contributor, thanks to 💼🧚♂️ Vinisha Rathod's coordination. Grace's expertise brought valuable perspectives, especially around #AI and #startup dynamics, which have resonated with me since our chat. Here are three standout insights: 1️⃣ Human Touch in AI: Grace emphasised that AI, while transformative, cannot replace the "last mile" human touch. It can automate up to 90% of tasks in specific domains, but the final, critical mile will always require human insight and intervention. 2️⃣ Execution is Key: For investors like Grace, the focus is tri-fold: team, market, and execution. The ability to execute according to plan demonstrates a team's GRIT and aligns closely with potential success. 3️⃣ Market and Team Dynamics: Success hinges on aligning an A+ team with an A+ market. A mismatch, such as a great team in a weak market (AB) or a mediocre team in a strong market (BA), typically falls short in high-stakes, early-stage investing. Grace's insights remind us of the complex nature of early-stage investing and the critical role of human insight alongside technological advancements. If you haven't had a listen yet: 📺 YouTube - https://lnkd.in/gWqkFCCh 🎧 Spotify - https://lnkd.in/gUWUr4WP 🎧 Apple - https://lnkd.in/gkrhNPA2 #AI #VentureCapital #StartupSuccess #GraceGong #Leadership #TheGrowthCartel #BusinessStrategy

What do you look for in a startup when investing? During our recent conversation, Marcia Dawood who serves on the SEC Advisory Committee and the host of the Angel Next Door Podcast, shared what she looks for when investing: ◾ Startup Team.   "The team is really important. They need to be able to execute and scale the company [...] and they need to be able to get more customers."  ◾ Experience.  "Startups really need to have the people who have done it before, who have some type of experience."  Grateful for Marcia Dawood joining me on the #GetRealGetResults podcast where we discussed startup fundraising, challenges women and people of color face when fundraising, and women’s mindset around investing.  Access the podcast on my profile ➜ Chantell Preston

Every 2 weeks, I interview a VC Platform professional who I admire. I sat down with Eugenia from Accion Venture Lab, and asked what advice she has for newbies who want to enter the VC scene and work in Platform. Here's what she had to say: 🍀 Execution over everything - Do what you're tasked with, on time and have structure in your work. And be consistent. 🍀 Be curious - Don't just do work, but be genuinely open to new ideas and information that interest in you. Absorb data for your field/industry from high signal sources consistently. 🍀 Learn by doing - Don't be afraid to jump into the unknown. Don't know how to do X? That's great. Look it up and give it a shot. Check out our full podcast episode in the comment below! #vcplatform #hirecmo #founder #funding #business #investing #vc #venturecapital #entrepreneur #startup

I’ve helped 500+ startup founders raise over $5 Billion. Here’s what I observed…. 𝐅𝐨𝐮𝐧𝐝𝐞𝐫𝐬 𝐭𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐝𝐨 𝐢𝐧𝐯𝐞𝐬𝐭𝐨𝐫 𝐩𝐫𝐞𝐩 𝐫𝐚𝐢𝐬𝐞 𝐦𝐢𝐥𝐥𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬 𝐦𝐨𝐫𝐞 𝐭𝐡𝐚𝐧 𝐭𝐡𝐨𝐬𝐞 𝐰𝐡𝐨 𝐝𝐨𝐧’𝐭. Here’s how to dig deeper into your dream investors: - Listen to a podcast they guest-spoke on - Check YouTube to see if they’ve recently interviewed in any videos - Do a filtered video search on LinkedIn to see if they posted any videos - Reach out to founders in your industry that are in their portfolio Just listen to what they have to say, a LITTLE bit, and you’ll be on the right track. You’re showing you do your homework. And that you’re a real person who will actually listen to their well-informed input AFTER they give you their money. -- ♻ Only real people are able to Repost this. #investor #pitch #capitalraising #investment #startup

Open your screen to any startup-related space and you'll see a ton of advice, catchy "tips" and "hacks" on almost any topic related to fundraising. But if you're a serious founder you know that few of these ever touch on the tough realities of the fundraising process: the endless meetings, the uncertainty, and the sinking feeling of never quite knowing if you're up to the mark or not. In the latest episode of Invisible Ink, Elaine Bolle, experienced angel investor, former board member of the Angel Capital Association, founder of RTP Angel Fund and indefatigable advocate and supporter of early stage startups tackles all these topics and more, head on. Listen to her unvarnished but empathetic and spot on perspectives on: ✅ How to select the right investor groups for your startup ✅ How to successfully navigate male-dominated investor groups as a woman founder in STEM ✅ What investors look for in due diligence and how to prepare for a great diligence process ✅ How to handle term sheets and valuation discussions with credibility and realism while still protecting your interests and much more. I first met Elaine when we were both investor-mentors at VentureWell's med-tech accelerator. I was deeply impressed from day one by her warmth, her sharp intellect, and her genuine desire to help early stage entrepreneurs, especially women in STEM. Tune in to this episode, and I guarantee you'll be captivated too! On YouTube and wherever you listen to your favorite podcasts: https://lnkd.in/gPFMMpAT #startups #vc #angelinvestors #fundraising #WomenInSTEM #FinancialStorytelling #InvisibleInk

I’ve helped 500+ startup founders raise over $5 Billion. Here’s what I observed…. 𝐅𝐨𝐮𝐧𝐝𝐞𝐫𝐬 𝐭𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐝𝐨 𝐢𝐧𝐯𝐞𝐬𝐭𝐨𝐫 𝐩𝐫𝐞𝐩 𝐫𝐚𝐢𝐬𝐞 𝐦𝐢𝐥𝐥𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬 𝐦𝐨𝐫𝐞 𝐭𝐡𝐚𝐧 𝐭𝐡𝐨𝐬𝐞 𝐰𝐡𝐨 𝐝𝐨𝐧’𝐭. Here’s how to dig deeper into your dream investors: - Listen to a podcast they guest-spoke on - Check YouTube to see if they’ve recently interviewed in any videos - Do a filtered video search on LinkedIn to see if they posted any videos - Reach out to founders in your industry that are in their portfolio Just listen to what they have to say, a LITTLE bit, and you’ll be on the right track. You’re showing you do your homework. And that you’re a real person who will actually listen to their well-informed input AFTER they give you their money. -- ♻ Only real people are able to Repost this. #investor #pitch #capitalraising #investment #startup

In this episode: ✔ Transform VC prioritizes tech founders with transformative potential ✔ Deep tech’s role in addressing social & climate challenges ✔ VC going beyond capital with mentorship, networks & market insights ✔ How to align with impact-driven investors Tune in 👇🏼