Fundraising: A Dating Game
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The document provides fundraising advice, emphasizing the importance of research and understanding investor expectations. Key tips include questioning instincts, maintaining respectful communication, and framing narratives effectively while seeking feedback. It concludes by reminding readers that rejection is part of the process and encourages relationship building.
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Pro tip: Don’t start with Mr/s. [Last Name]
Pro tip: Don’t use all caps in a subject line
Pro tip: Short and to the point](https://image.slidesharecdn.com/startupchilepresentationnonotes-131203154748-phpapp01/85/Fundraising-A-Dating-Game-10-320.jpg)
Fundraising: A Dating Game
- 1. A Dating Game Rishi Taparia @taps
- 2. Fundraising: A Dating Game Rishi Taparia @taps
- 4. Pro tip: Question your instincts (You’ll see why)
- 9. No introductions? Find other signals.
- 10. Pro tip: Don’t email everyone Pro tip: Don’t start with Mr/s. [Last Name] Pro tip: Don’t use all caps in a subject line Pro tip: Short and to the point
- 11. Not like this:
- 13. So you got a response. Now what?
- 14. What investors are looking for*: Teams : Amazing Markets : Big Product : Innovative Capital required : Low Ownership : A lot * For the most part…
- 15. Team.
- 16. I am like you.
- 17. I am like you.
- 18. What investors are looking for*: Teams : Amazing Markets : Big Product : Innovative Capital required : Low Ownership : A lot * For the most part…
- 19. The Future
- 20. Pro tip: Frame the narrative.
- 21. What investors are looking for*: Teams : Amazing Markets : Big Product : Innovative Capital required : Low Ownership : A lot * For the most part…
- 22. No does not mean you made a mistake. No means there is more work to do.
- 23. Final tips: Don’t take no personally Ask for feedback Treat everyone with respect Relationship building Say thank you
- 24. Thank you.