Startup Funding Espresso – Alternatives to a Down Round
[audio src="https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/angelconnect/02.alternatives_to_adown_round.mp3"][/audio]Alternatives to a Down Round Hello, this is Hall T. Martin with the Startup Funding Espresso -- your daily shot of startup funding and investing. During down markets, the founder may find it a challenge to raise funding at a higher valuation than the last round. If the company…
Startup Funding Espresso – The Jockey, the Horse, or the Track
[audio src="https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/angelconnect/01.the_jockey_the_horse_or_the_track.mp3"][/audio]The Jockey, the Horse, or the Track Hello, this is Hall T. Martin with the Startup Funding Espresso -- your daily shot of startup funding and investing. Founders building their pitch deck have a choice as to how they frame their deal. They can focus on either the jockey,…
Building a Go-to-Market slide
A key slide in the pitch deck is the Go-to-Market slide. This slide shows how the startup will enter the market and generate adoption. Here are some key steps to build a Go-to-Market slide for your startup: Identify your ideal customer profile and show how it fits into the industry…
Investor Connect: Investing Beyond Silicon Valley
On this episode of Investor Connect, Hall welcomes Brian Birk, Co-Founder and Managing Partner of Sun Mountain Capital Advisors. Brian brings a unique combination of experience as an entrepreneur, business operator, and investor, with a background spanning technology, life sciences, venture capital, and private credit. Located in Santa Fe, New…
What To Outsource in Your Fundraise
Fundraising requires a great deal of work. At the core of it is the CEO pitching and following up with investors. There are elements that can be outsourced to others. Here's a list to outsource in your fundraise: Branding and Design The logo and color scheme on the pitch deck…