What Are The 10 Things That Turn Investors Off When You Pitch?When pitching investors, there are countless things you might say or do that seem smart but can actually hurt your chances of raising…6h ago6h ago
How Do I Keep My Co-Founder From Stealing My Idea?The biggest risk you face of someone stealing your idea isn’t, as you might think, from investors. No. The biggest risk you face of your…Jan 151Jan 151
How Do You Present Your Vision To Investors?Of all the things that are critical when you pitch investors, properly presenting your vision might be the most important. If you present…Dec 31, 2024Dec 31, 2024
How Big Should Your Startup Pivot?Every startup pivots because no one’s plan is exactly perfect. So, the question isn’t whether you should pivot. Instead, the question is…Dec 18, 2024Dec 18, 2024
When You Shouldn’t Raise FundingWhat if the reason you’re struggling to raise funding is because you shouldn’t be raising it at all? Many founders waste precious time…Dec 11, 20241Dec 11, 20241
How Much Funding Should You RaiseIf you’re unsure about how much money you should raise, you’re not alone. Most CEOs don’t realize the connection between the amount they…Dec 4, 2024Dec 4, 2024
Published inStartup StashHow Do You Close Your Next Round Of Funding Faster?You’ve just pitched a prospective investor. The meeting went really well. Now the investor tells you they want to move forward toward an…Nov 27, 2024Nov 27, 2024
How Do You Create A Cold Email That Actually Works?Imagine this: you’re ready to raise money for your startup. You’ve built a list of investors, but you don’t have the warm introductions you…Nov 20, 2024Nov 20, 2024
How Do You Use Body Language To Pitch InvestorsWhether you’re pitching your startup in person, on Zoom, or on a phone call, your body language can be the difference between you raising…Nov 12, 2024Nov 12, 2024
What Do You Do When Your Co-Founder Quits?Over 50% of all co-founder relationships end up failing. That’s right, one in two co-founders don’t work out. So, there’s a pretty good…Oct 29, 20241Oct 29, 20241