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How to Configure Your Startup Team

Both Sides of the Table

Early-stage companies shouldn’t: outsource core product development, have consulting firms build it for them to speed up time-to-market, shouldn’t hire too many business people until product is complete and early product/market fit tested. Hire admin / office management after you raise a reasonable size VC round.

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5 Strategies From The Military For Tackling Investors

Startup Professionals Musings

But for angel investors and venture capital investors, just remember that investors are not on your team (yet). Lead with your two-page executive summary, be prepared to give a ten-slide investor presentation. Now some VCs and angels actually hold court in a nearby Starbucks or Paradise Bakery. Better safe than sorry.

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5 Steps To A Winning Assault On The Army Of Investors

Startup Professionals Musings

But for angel investors and venture capital investors, just remember that investors are not on your team (yet). Lead with your two-page executive summary, be prepared to give a ten-slide investor presentation. Now some VCs and angels actually hold court in a nearby Starbucks or Paradise Bakery. Better safe than sorry.

Slides 85
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5 Logistical Steps For Startups Seeking Investors

Startup Professionals Musings

But for Angel investors and venture capital investors, just remember that investors are not on your team (yet). Lead with your two-page executive summary, be prepared to give a ten-slide investor presentation. Now some VCs and Angels actually hold court in a nearby Starbucks or Paradise Bakery. Better safe than sorry.

Startup 107
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Lessons From The Military On Winning Funding Battles

Startup Professionals Musings

But for angel investors and venture capital investors, just remember that investors are not on your team (yet). Lead with your two-page executive summary, be prepared to give a ten-slide investor presentation. Now some VCs and Angels actually hold court in a nearby Starbucks or Paradise Bakery. Better safe than sorry.

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5 Military Lessons For Entrepreneurs Raising Money

Startup Professionals Musings

But for Angel investors and venture capital investors, just remember that investors are not on your team (yet). Lead with your two-page executive summary, be prepared to give a ten-slide investor presentation. Now some VCs and angels actually hold court in a nearby Starbucks or Paradise Bakery. Better safe than sorry.

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Logistics Required Before Approaching Investors

Startup Professionals Musings

But for angel investors and venture capital investors, just remember that investors are not on your team (yet). Lead with your two-page executive summary, be prepared to give a ten-slide investor presentation. Now some VCs and angels actually hold court in a nearby Starbucks or Paradise Bakery. Better safe than sorry.

Slides 95