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Expert advice on startup fundraising, investor relations, and venture capital strategies

Unlock Startup Funding: How to Create a Compelling Pitch Deck VCs Can't Ignore

Unlock Startup Funding: How to Create a Compelling Pitch Deck VCs Can't Ignore

May 19, 2025

Hey there, future world-changer! As an investment expert who's seen countless pitches, I know that a compelling pitch deck is your golden ticket to securing that crucial startup funding. It's more than just slides; it's your startup's story, distilled into a persuasive narrative that can make or ...

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The Unicorns That Got Away: VC Anti-Portfolio Lessons & Founder Leverage
Fundraising 7 min read
The Unicorns That Got Away: VC Anti-Portfolio Lessons & Founder Leverage

May 13, 2025

The Haunting Beauty of the 'Anti-Portfolio'Ever heard a venture capitalist sigh wistfully about 'the one that got...

Navigating the VC backchannel
Fundraising 10 min read
Navigating the VC backchannel

May 12, 2025

Ever felt like there's an invisible hand guiding venture capital decisions, something beyond your pitch deck and...

The Signaling Risk Tightrope: Navigating Bridge Rounds & Insider Extensions to Woo Future Lead Investors
Fundraising 10 min read
The Signaling Risk Tightrope: Navigating Bridge Rounds & Insider Extensions to Woo Future Lead Investors

May 05, 2025

Welcome, founders and funders! In the thrilling, high-stakes world of startup fundraising, every move sends a...

Content Creator Led VC Rounds: A Practical Guide for Busy Founders
Fundraising 5 min read
Content Creator Led VC Rounds: A Practical Guide for Busy Founders

April 10, 2025

Unlock VC Funding: Leveraging Your Content Creator PowerSo, you're a founder juggling product development, team...

Top 10 VC Funds Throwing Cash at AI Pre-Seed & Seed Startups (And How to Snag Some)
Fundraising 6 min read
Top 10 VC Funds Throwing Cash at AI Pre-Seed & Seed Startups (And How to Snag Some)

April 10, 2025

Alright, future AI overlords (and those just trying to build cool stuff), listen up. You've got a killer AI idea,...

Unlock Funding: Why Your Startup Needs a Killer Profile Page
Fundraising 4 min read
Unlock Funding: Why Your Startup Needs a Killer Profile Page

April 09, 2025

Why Your Startup Needs a Dedicated Profile Page (Like, Yesterday!)So, you've got a groundbreaking startup idea, a...

Beyond the Check: Why Startups Need to Build Investor Partnerships
Fundraising 4 min read
Beyond the Check: Why Startups Need to Build Investor Partnerships

April 09, 2025

Imagine a fledgling startup, barely a year old, struggling to navigate the complex world of product development and...

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