Fundraising Advice

Abstract

I review 100+ pitch decks every year (!) for VCs and accelerators, and as an advisor and mentor. Here are the most common mistakes most founders make when it comes to fundraising -- and how to fix them. 

Speaker

• (v.0.0.1) Founder Institute. San Diego 2025. Virtual. May 6, 2025. (slides)

To Learn More from Me

• (Free) Accelerator mentor

• (Free) Founder FAQs on my blog

• (Free) AMAs: announce on LinkedIn + website

• ($$) VC Perspective: Pitch Deck Diligence (VC Step 1)

• ($$) VC Perspective: Pitch Diligence (VC Step 2)

• ($$$) VC Perspective: Deck + Data Room (VC Step 3)

• ($$$) VC Perspective: Deck + Product (VC Step 4)

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