Polyweb explores the intersection of technology, startup, and human creativity.
Learn from top entrepreneurs and innovators about building companies that make an impact and living fulfilled lives in our modern, tech-focused society.
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Polyweb explores the intersection of technology, startup, and human creativity.
Learn from top entrepreneurs and innovators about building companies that make an impact and living fulfilled lives in our modern, tech-focused society.
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This episode of Polyweb is a real masterclass in the world of startup investing,
James Church is co-founder and COO of Robot Mascot, a global award-winning investment readiness agency, and the author of the best-selling book “Investable Entrepreneur”,
Together with our host Sara Landi Tortoli, James shares his unique methodology for convincing investors and delves into the intricacies of startup funding, pitching, and investor relations.
00:00 Introduction
00:30 What aspiring entrepreneurs should know about raising funds
05:35 How the world of startup investing work: from pre-seed to Series A and after
11:35 How to evaluate your startup when you are just starting out
15:38 The importance of practicing your pitch
17:06 How to find, select and outreach the right investors
22:51 How to get investors to notice you
28:36 What investors are looking for before investing in you and your product
34:15 Differences between investors in Europe vs in the US
37:32 How to create a killer pitch deck
43:25 Learning how to pitch
21:27 The process of crafting a pitch deck
56:12 The significance of term sheets and equity distribution
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