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134. The Mental Game of Fundraising While Running the Business
Use Time Blocking to create space between pitching investors and working with your team or customers.
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133. Pre-Seed Pitch is the Most Fun – Live in the Vision
Pre-Seed fundraising allows a founder to live inside the vision of their business.
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131. Angel Investors Are Everywhere and Nowhere
People often think of angel investors as only friends and family. But they could also be anyone you’ve had a business relationship with in the past.
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130. Setting Investors Up for Success
After you pitch an investor, they have to go back and pitch their team.
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129. Season 3 Kickoff
Season 3 Guests. And do you use your own email when emailing investors?
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127. Not “Female Founder,” Just “Founder”
It’s important to build a diverse team because diverse teams outperform non-diverse teams. It’s important to invest in great founders. And women happen to make great founders.
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126. Focus. Distraction Is Kryptonite for Founders
Distraction is like kryptonite to founders. Yet fundraising is one giant distraction.
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125. Come Prepared with Questions and Next Steps
Asking questions and asking for the next step are crucial to running a good fundraising process.
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124. Done Differently: Numbers & Vision
Rachel’s big lesson was leaning into the big vision and not being afraid to put up projections that were a big stretch.
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123. Found Self-Care: Part of the CEO’s Job
When you take time for yourself, don’t think of it as taking you away from your job. Recognize that it is part of your job.