Buy my game! I create a game from the ground up specifically for founders 🤯 it's called Pitch Please and I genuinely love playing it!
Prepare to hustle your way to the top in this cutthroat pitching showdown. Convince, charm, and con your way into the hearts and wallets of your competitors. Get ready to play the ultimate game of selling your soul for success.
The game is simple. Each round, every player matches a customer card with a product card and pitches the most absurd business they can imagine. The funniest and unequivocally worst idea wins.
THE GUEST
Jock Fairweather, co-founder of Community VC, is a serial entrepreneur, mentor, and founder advocate. With a history of building and supporting startups, Jock brings deep insights into raising capital, working with mentors, and navigating the early challenges of building a business.
THE QUESTIONS
🔍 How Much Equity Should You Give an Advisor?
Equity for advisors isn’t one-size-fits-all. It depends on their role, long-term alignment, and the value they bring. Protect your equity with vesting schedules and clear milestones to ensure they continue delivering meaningful contributions.
💡 How Do You Get Feedback on Your Pitch Deck?
A pitch deck alone won’t secure investment. Build relationships with potential investors early by seeking advice, sharing updates, and demonstrating progress. Feedback from those who understand your business or have raised funding themselves is often more valuable than input from VCs.
🔄 How Do You Work With Mentors Effectively?
Successful mentoring relationships are built on trust, effort, and mutual investment. Do your research, approach with clear goals, and demonstrate progress. Mentors invest time in founders who show growth, follow through on advice, and provide thoughtful feedback.
THE SHOW
DO AS I SAY is an advice show about the real problems in startups. Real startup people. Real startup problems.
Connect with Jock Fairweather:
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jockfairweather/
Twitter/X: https://x.com/Jockefeller1
Community VC: https://community-vc.com/
Connect with me:
YouTube: https://youtube.com/@joelditrapani
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5CVikUi4KcITAB4F15n5tZ
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/joel-ditrapani/
Calendar: https://cal.com/joelditrapani
Email:podcast@joelditrapani.com
Website: https://joelditrapani.com/