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202. Lessons From Leading My First Round: Relationships & Lawyers

This past December, SpringTime Ventures led a complicated priced equity round. It was the first round that I ever led and I learned a ton of lessons. The first two are that the relationship between the lead VC and the founder is the single most important thing. Second, have great lawyers who know the unknowns.

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201. It’s Supposed To Be Hard

“Knowing that it is supposed to be hard is oddly freeing because it kind of alleviates that feeling of, oh, so and so makes it look so easy.”

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200. Liz’s Fundraise Process

The best fundraisers run a process. It’s no surprise that Liz has a rigorous for building and executing her fundraise.

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199. The Deck Stands Alone

Your pitch deck should be able to tell the story without voiceover. VCs are going to send it around externally and internally at a fund. Everyone needs to understand it without you presenting it.

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198. Master Three Pitches

To grow your skill in fundraising, master these three pitches: elevator pitch, the hero story, and your fit in greater market.

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197. Fundraising Is A Core Skill

Liz believes that fundraising is not “on your to do list” but a core skill of a startup CEO, a deeply integrated part of your job.