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176. Simplicity is Genius
Clear communication is crucial for startup CEOs to sell their vision effectively to investors, customers, and employees. SpringTime partner, Allyson Plosko, shares why Simplicity is Genius.
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175. Start With Your Elevator Pitch
We met six months ago for 30 minutes. It’s been 260,000 minutes since we last communicated. Remind me, what does your startup do?
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174. The Power of Updates
Stay Top of Mind: Learn why regular updates are crucial for startup founders to maintain investor interest and support, especially during fundraising rounds.
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173. Season 4 Kick Off
Welcome back to another season of VC Minute! We are pleased to introduce our sponsor, AVL Growth Partners. And I talk (briefly) about the #1 thing you should be asking Seed Phase investors right now.
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172. Valuation Is Only One Part of the Term Sheet
Founders should look beyond dilution in term sheets, focusing on board configuration’s significance and understanding the option pool’s impact. AJ offers words of encouragement, emphasizing resilience and daily learning for success in the competitive market.
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171. Key Terms for Founders Negotiating Term Sheets
AJ provides valuable insights on term sheet structures, evolving clauses, and understanding investor motivations. He offers practical advice on managing tight decision timelines and creating negotiation urgency.
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170. Asking VC Questions Builds Relationships and Gets Clear Answers
Discover the key questions founders should ask during partner meetings and initial discussions in this insightful episode. AJ encourages founders to be inquisitive about how funds operate and make investment decisions.
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169. Fundraising Process Starts With Storytelling, Network and Finding the Best Partner
AJ outlines his proven approach to fundraising. He stresses the significance of tapping into your network, constructing a narrative-driven pitch deck, and carefully selecting the right partner for your business.
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168. AJ Raised 9 Rounds in 10 Years for 2 Companies, He’s Not Building the Plane While Flying It
AJ Bruno, QuotaPath’s CEO has raised $70 million for QuotaPath and had a successful sale of TrendKite for $225 million, after multiple rounds of funding. He’s also a father of three and a pilot who does not like the idea of building the plane while flying it.
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167. Working Up From the Bottom, Get Investors By Building an Investable Business
How Glade Optics organically attracted seasoned operators as investors through a meticulously planned reputation-building strategy
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166. Benefits of RBI vs. Fee-Based Lenders, Deal Terms and Aligning Founder+Investor Interests feat. Curt Nichols, Founder & CEO at Glade Optics
The hidden costs of fee-based lenders and why Glade Optics went with GCVF for better deal terms and invaluable business insights
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165. Retaining Ownership: RBI vs. VC and Real World Implications of Bootstrapping feat. Curt Nichols, Founder & CEO at Glade Optics
Navigating the emotional rollercoaster of early struggles and the rewards of reaching a sustainable revenue level