I presented terms + the recommendation to invest in **Startup X** at an approx. $18M valuation.
My recommendation was rejected.
Read moreMissing the Mark with Your Forecasts
This post will bother you.
Startups are lazy when it comes to forecasting.
And it hurts them tremendously down the road. Here’s why.
Read moreThe Coup: Analyzing Your Board Structure
“How many investors on your cap table would it take to get you fired?”
Read moreI Lied to a Founder (The Title Game)
My Most Important Post Yet: Updated Study Results
Results from our first longitudinal study are in, and AMOS was very accurate.
Read moreMy Opponent Had a Tell
My opponent had a “tell.” Here is how profiling, tactical empathy and teamwork led to a huge victory during a tense situation.
Read moreRope-a-Dope & Pitching
The VC leans back on the ropes and let’s the startup deliver their pitch and tell their story
Read more“How Big of a Check Do You Write?”
The question that makes you look like a rookie.
Read moreThe 5-Word Exercise
The 5-Word Exercise
Quickly give the VC the summary of what you do by describing your services in relatable terms.
Explain what your startup does in 5 words or less.
Read moreBranding: Your Startup’s Competitive Advantage?
A strong brand can be your startup’s competitive advantage and a compelling reason for a VC to invest. But, you need to be playing in an outdated, out-of-touch industry.
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