Capital Customer Mentor Summary 
Both Sides of the Table
APRIL 19, 2011
Or read the quick, informative summary below the image! Get connected to the right mentors and your business may catapult to the next level. I figured if Matt was on the verge of bankruptcy and one mentor changed his trajectory, what if we had a formalized, community-wide program? Here’s a summary of our interview.
Startup Professionals Musings
AUGUST 5, 2023
I saw a good summary of the most effective ways to source prospective investors in a classic book, “ The Art of Startup Fundraising ,” by Alejandro Cremades, who has been there and done that, both as an entrepreneur and an investor. Identify customer executives who need your solution. Reach out to your biggest fans for investor leads.
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Startup Professionals Musings
NOVEMBER 22, 2020
I saw a good summary of the most effective ways to source prospective investors in a classic book, “ The Art of Startup Fundraising ,” by Alejandro Cremades, who has been there and done that, both as an entrepreneur and an investor. Identify customer executives who need your solution. Reach out to your biggest fans for investor leads.
Startup Professionals Musings
SEPTEMBER 14, 2022
With the current volatile economy, as an active startup mentor, I’m seeing a new surge of entrepreneurs and startups, with the commensurate scramble for funding. The reverse merger process itself doesn’t raise any capital. There just aren’t enough angel investors and VCs to go around. Make sure that your team can motivate shareholders.
Startup Professionals Musings
DECEMBER 8, 2019
With the current strong economy, as an active startup mentor, I’m seeing a new surge of entrepreneurs and startups, with the commensurate scramble for funding. The reverse merger process itself doesn’t raise any capital. There just aren’t enough angel investors and VCs to go around. Make sure that your team can motivate shareholders.
Both Sides of the Table
JANUARY 6, 2014
I admit that I haven’t yet read it but I’ve had numerous discussions with Brad over the years about board structure & conduct and consider him a mentor on the topic. When you first start your company and raise initial venture capital your board probably consists of 1-3 founders and 1-2 VCs. In the Early Days.
Startup Professionals Musings
MARCH 17, 2017
I found a good summary of these attributes in a recent book, “ The Old School Advantage ,” by an expert on interpersonal communication, J. Based on my current role as a mentor to entrepreneurs, I will paraphrase and recommend Whiddon’s top techniques in business terms: Build an image of likability and rapport.
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