Startup Funding Espresso – The Role of Venture Capital
[audio src="https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/angelconnect/04.the_role_of_venture_capital_.mp3"][/audio]The Role of Venture Capital Hello, this is Hall T. Martin with the Startup Funding Espresso -- your daily shot of startup funding and investing. Venture capital brings innovation and growth to many industries. The VC model provides funding to startups to innovate and provide new products and business…
Startup Funding Espresso – Key Factors Investors Use To Evaluate a Startup
[audio src="https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/angelconnect/03.key_factors_investors_use_toevaluate_a_startup.mp3"][/audio]Key Factors Investors Use To Evaluate a Startup Hello, this is Hall T. Martin with the Startup Funding Espresso -- your daily shot of startup funding and investing. Investors review the startup founder’s pitch to determine if it's worth pursuing or not. Most startup pitches follow the same model…
How To Organize Your Pitch
The pitch deck is the key communication tool in startup fundraising. Here are the key steps on how to organize your pitch: Start with a one-liner on your business. State what the business does in a short and concise sentence. This provides the basic context for the presentation. Next, identify…
Start With a Fractional CTO
In launching a startup, the watchword is minimal. Minimum fund raise, minimum team, minimum viable product. The CTO is a key component of the startup team. Start with a fractional CTO rather than a full-time hire. Here is what a fractional CTO does: They advise on the project rather than…
Investor Connect: Backing Talent, Not Just Tech with Ivor Stratford
On this episode of Investor Connect, Hall welcomes Ivor Stratford, co-founder and CEO of Morpheus Group, a leading consultancy specializing in talent solutions and executive recruitment. Located in London, Morpheus Group works with organizations across the globe, particularly in the U.S., to help founders and executives align their culture, values,…
