To impress potential investors, put yourself in their shoes.
Content created by members of Rolling Stone Culture Council Rolling Stone Culture Council is an invitation-only network of industry professionals who share their insights with our audience.Opinions expressed are solely those of the author and do not reflect the views of Rolling Stone editors or publishers.
Backers base decisions on their belief in you as a person as much as, if not more than, their belief in your business model. In other words, a decent business model from someone they know tends to beat a killer idea from a stranger. So, are you talking to people who know you? Are you building relationships in a way where they’re getting to know you better? At the beginning of the startup phase,
The most critical step to raising capital is raising trust in your business, which I overcame with sheer belief in what we were offering. It also takes accepting that mistakes will be made along the way but understanding that the right investors and clients are out there as long as you maintain integrity for your brand, knowing you’re on the right track. –
Overthinking, perfectionism and fear of failure or looking foolish can drive people to pitch deck obsession. It’s better to just get out and talk to investors, bankers, founders and others to get feedback. Quantity over quality. Get the word out and get as much feedback as possible. Capital follows. –
United States Latest News, United States Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
Kyle Harrison strikes out eight, but offensive struggles plague Giants againAggressive with his fastball, Harrison struck out five in a row until the Nationals made him pay.
Read more »
Central Pa. beer wholesaler prepares to roll out electric freight trucksThe company will acquire eight electric vehicle freight tractors to permanently replace eight existing diesel trucks.
Read more »
What Is May-Thurner Syndrome - Symptoms Of May-ThurnerSarah is a lifestyle and entertainment reporter for TODAY who covers holidays, celebrities and everything in between.
Read more »
NYPD Purchases Expensive AI Metal Detectors That May or May Not Actually WorkScience and Technology News and Videos
Read more »
Santa Fe Indigenous Fashion Week to Debut Next MonthThe inaugural Santa Fe Indigenous Fashion Week will be held from May 2 through May 5.
Read more »
College baseball weekend: San Diego State hopes for strong finish amid season of strugglesAztecs need strong finish in final 14 games to avoid matching losingest season since 1969; USD, UCSD, PLNU, Cal State San Marcos challenge for conference titles
Read more »