Fundraising For Startups - Atlantic Venture Forum - June 2013
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The document discusses the evolving landscape of fundraising, emphasizing the importance of traction and effective communication in attracting investment. It outlines strategies for engaging with angel investors, such as showcasing demos over decks, focusing on distribution, and preparing for the investment process. Additionally, it includes insights on fundraising challenges and advice on building relationships with early investors.
Fundraising For Startups - Atlantic Venture Forum - June 2013
- 1. @paulsingh #avf2013 WHAT THE RISE OF THE ANGELS MEANS FOR YOU FUNDRAISING YOU+ PAUL SINGH @paulsingh・[email protected]・resultsjunkies.com
- 2. @paulsingh #avf2013 VENTURE CAPITAL IS A BUSINESS AND OPEN TO ATTACK BY “STARTUPS” WITH DISRUPTIVE NEW BUSINESS MODELS AND TECHNOLOGY. “ -- NAVAL RAVIKANT (@naval)
- 3. @paulsingh #avf2013 500 STARTUPS PAUL SINGH @paulsingh・[email protected]・resultsjunkies.com
- 5. @paulsingh #avf2013 A (R)EVOLUTION IN THINKING
- 6. @paulsingh #avf2013 RAISE MONEY WHY IS IT SO HARD TO FOR ME?
- 7. @paulsingh #avf2013 THE ODDS ARE AGAINST YOUEVERYONE ELSE IS RAISING MONEY TOO
- 8. @paulsingh #avf2013 FIRST IMPRESSIONS MATTERGET AN INTRO. ALWAYS.
- 9. @paulsingh #avf2013 DON’T BE WEIRD YOUR #1 GOAL IN LIFE (AND FUNDRAISING)
- 10. @paulsingh #avf2013 YOUR SOLUTION IS NOT MY PROBLEM
- 11. @paulsingh #avf2013 SOCIAL PROOF PATTERN RECOGNITION RECIPROCITY CURIOSITY | | RETURNS SCARCITY| | TRACTION
- 12. @paulsingh #avf2013 DEMO > DECK
- 13. @paulsingh #avf2013 GET TO YESTHEN TALK TERMS
- 14. @paulsingh #avf2013 ANGELLIST SO WHAT IS THIS YOU SPEAK OF?
- 15. @paulsingh #avf2013 THE ELEMENTS GETTING TO KNOW
- 16. @paulsingh #avf2013 THE ELEMENTS GETTING TO KNOW
- 17. @paulsingh #avf2013 THE ELEMENTS GETTING TO KNOW
- 18. @paulsingh #avf2013 THE ELEMENTS GETTING TO KNOW
- 19. @paulsingh #avf2013 THE ELEMENTS GETTING TO KNOW
- 20. @paulsingh #avf2013 THE ELEMENTS GETTING TO KNOW
- 21. @paulsingh #avf2013 ACTIVITY FEED YOUR PRIMARY GOAL IS TO GET INTO THE
- 22. @paulsingh #avf2013 IT’S ALL ABOUT THE FOLLOWS
- 23. @paulsingh #avf2013 REAL LIFE? YEAH, BUT HOW’S THAT DIFFERENT THAN (IT’S NOT)
- 24. @paulsingh #avf2013 MAKE IT RAINI’VE THOUGHT WAYYYY TOO MUCH ABOUT THIS TIPS, TRICKS, PLEASE DO’S, & PLEASE DON’TS
- 26. @paulsingh #avf2013 TIPS & TRICKS
- 27. @paulsingh #avf2013 TIPS & TRICKS PITCH THE PROBLEM (demo FTW!)
- 28. @paulsingh #avf2013 TIPS & TRICKS if you have traction, pimp that shit in the first 30 seconds PITCH THE PROBLEM (demo FTW!)
- 29. @paulsingh #avf2013 TIPS & TRICKS if you have traction, pimp that shit in the first 30 seconds PITCH THE PROBLEM (demo FTW!) be confident, without being a dick
- 30. @paulsingh #avf2013 TIPS & TRICKS if you have traction, pimp that shit in the first 30 seconds PITCH THE PROBLEM (demo FTW!) surgically strike early investors, go wider once you nail them be confident, without being a dick
- 31. @paulsingh #avf2013 TIPS & TRICKS if you have traction, pimp that shit in the first 30 seconds PITCH THE PROBLEM (demo FTW!) surgically strike early investors, go wider once you nail them be confident, without being a dick sales 101: sell what they want, not what you need
- 32. @paulsingh #avf2013 TIPS & TRICKS if you have traction, pimp that shit in the first 30 seconds PITCH THE PROBLEM (demo FTW!) surgically strike early investors, go wider once you nail them be confident, without being a dick sales 101: sell what they want, not what you need angels != VC
- 33. @paulsingh #avf2013 TIPS & TRICKS if you have traction, pimp that shit in the first 30 seconds PITCH THE PROBLEM (demo FTW!) surgically strike early investors, go wider once you nail them be confident, without being a dick sales 101: sell what they want, not what you need angels != VC faces > names && images > text
- 34. @paulsingh #avf2013 TIPS & TRICKS if you have traction, pimp that shit in the first 30 seconds PITCH THE PROBLEM (demo FTW!) surgically strike early investors, go wider once you nail them be confident, without being a dick sales 101: sell what they want, not what you need angels != VC faces > names && images > text investors are not banks
- 35. @paulsingh #avf2013 DO’S & DONT’SWHEN IN DOUBT, DO NOT INNOVATE IN FINANCE OR LEGAL
- 36. @paulsingh #avf2013 FUNDRAISING IS A PROCESS
- 37. @paulsingh #avf2013 BY IT’S NATURE, THE INTERNET UNDERMINED ANYONE WHOSE STATUS DEPENDED ON A PRIVILEGED ACCESS TO INFORMATION. “ -- MICHAEL LEWIS
- 38. @paulsingh #avf2013 Demo DayVideos ⟹ livestream.com/500startups Sample Pitch Decks ⟹ slideshare.net/500startups Venture Capital 101 ⟹ venturehacks.com/archives Investor Thoughts: Brad Feld ⟹ feld.com Fred Wilson ⟹ avc.com Chris Dixon ⟹ cdixon.org Mark Suster ⟹ bothsidesofthetable.com angel.co/valuations and angel.co/salaries
- 39. @paulsingh #avf2013 YOUR KEY TAKEAWAYS
- 40. @paulsingh #avf2013 YOUR KEY TAKEAWAYS Focus on Traction.
- 41. @paulsingh #avf2013 YOUR KEY TAKEAWAYS Focus on Traction. Learn to Communicate and Inspire.
- 43. @paulsingh #avf2013 ALSO... Distribution > Product
- 44. @paulsingh #avf2013 ALSO... Distribution > Product Tactics > Strategy
- 45. @paulsingh #avf2013 ALSO... Distribution > Product Tactics > Strategy Notability > Credibility
- 46. @paulsingh #avf2013 ALSO... Distribution > Product Tactics > Strategy Notability > Credibility Get on AngelList
- 47. @paulsingh #avf2013 ALSO... Distribution > Product Tactics > Strategy Notability > Credibility Get on AngelList Raise 12-18+ months of funding
- 48. @paulsingh #avf2013 ALSO... Distribution > Product Tactics > Strategy Notability > Credibility Get on AngelList Raise 12-18+ months of funding Learn the basics of VC economics
- 49. @paulsingh #avf2013 ALSO... Distribution > Product Tactics > Strategy Notability > Credibility Get on AngelList Raise 12-18+ months of funding Learn the basics of VC economics Progress and Probability
- 50. @paulsingh #avf2013 ALSO... Distribution > Product Tactics > Strategy Notability > Credibility Get on AngelList Raise 12-18+ months of funding Learn the basics of VC economics Progress and Probability Shameless plug: dashboard.io
- 51. @paulsingh #avf2013 WHAT THE RISE OF THE ANGELS MEANS FOR YOU FUNDRAISING YOU+ @paulsingh・[email protected]・resultsjunkies.com LEARN MORE: events.dashboard.io/avf2013