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In this episode of Investor Connect, we hear from Dr. Swarna Balas, a surgeon-turned-founder, who presents Nolius Leaf, a perioperative therapeutic device designed to restart bowel function and shorten the long, complication-prone recovery after major abdominal surgery, where patients often remain hospitalized 2 to 14 days waiting for intestines to…

[audio src="https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/angelconnect/05.gaining_sales_traction_for_fundraising_.mp3"][/audio]Gaining Sales Traction for Fundraising Hello, this is Hall T. Martin with the Startup Funding Espresso -- your daily shot of startup funding and investing. In raising funding, revenue traction is a key driver in attracting investors. Here are some key steps to gain sales traction for your fundraise.…

[audio src="https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/angelconnect/TEN_Connect_May_2026_Parte_2.mp3"][/audio]In this episode of Investor Connect, we hear from Dr. Swarna Balas, a surgeon-turned-founder, who presents Nolius Leaf, a perioperative therapeutic device designed to restart bowel function and shorten the long, complication-prone recovery after major abdominal surgery, where patients often remain hospitalized 2 to 14 days waiting for intestines…

In raising funding, it takes several touches to close an investor. It's best to create additional interactions with the investor beyond asking, 'are you ready to invest yet?' Here are some key steps to maintain presence with a prospective investor: Offer to provide a special discount on your product or…

In raising funding, the founder hears the response 'no' many times. Here's what to do when the investor says 'no'. Show gratitude. Thank them for their time and attention. Ask for feedback. Find out more about what they like about your deal and what they don't. Connect on social media.…