It’s not about influencers or lucky breaks, it’s about the process
Fun fact: I *hate* Shark Tank. HATE IT. And for primarily one reason: Shark Tank perpetuates this myth that investors are somehow the gatekeepers and, worse, that what investors think actually matters. Our most successful founders were going to succeed whether we invested or not. It's that simple.
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[Fundraising for Startups] What do you think so far?
Monday, March 28, 2022
I've been hitting you up with fundraising tips for almost two weeks now... sorry, not sorry. If you're in the fundraising process right now, what else are you struggling with? If you're
[Fundraising for Startups] Lesson 12: Understanding the Venture Treadmill
Sunday, March 27, 2022
Today I want to tell you about something I call the Venture Treadmill. It's a real thing. When you raise money for your company from anyone, you've stepped on to the Venture Treadmill. At that
[Fundraising for Startups] It's not about you, it's about the other person.
Saturday, March 26, 2022
You know, I've been sitting here thinking about that email I sent you an hour ago... and I want to clarify the second tip I mentioned to you: You might have the best startup in the world... but if
[Fundraising for Startups] Lesson 11: You need to understand the person across the table from you.
Saturday, March 26, 2022
Today, I want you to put yourself in the shoes of an investor. (Seriously, just follow me on this for a minute.) You've got $50000 to invest in a company -- and you have to make a decision today.
You’re a media company now (and HubSpot’s asymmetric bet).
Friday, March 25, 2022
Friyay! 🙌🏼 Another busy week in the books, fam. Hope it was a good one for you and the 525+ new readers this week. New Podcast Episode You're busy, I get it. So here's some highlights to help
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