Startup Funding Espresso – Investor Questions and What They Mean
[audio src="https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/angelconnect/02.investor_questions_snd_ehat_thay_mean.mp3"][/audio]Investor Questions and What They Mean Hello, this is Hall T. Martin with the Startup Funding Espresso -- your daily shot of startup funding and investing. Founders pitching investors can learn a great deal about an investor by the questions they ask. Investors apply the founders' pitch to their…
Startup Funding Espresso – How Angels Are Different From VCs
[audio src="https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/angelconnect/01.how_angels_are_different_from_vcs.mp3"][/audio]How Angels Are Different From VCs Hello, this is Hall T. Martin with the Startup Funding Espresso -- your daily shot of startup funding and investing. Both angels and venture capitalists invest in early-stage companies. Here are the key differences between the two: Angels invest their own money while…
Investor Connect: TEN Connect May 2026 – Part 2
In this episode of Investor Connect, we hear from Dr. Swarna Balas, a surgeon-turned-founder, who presents Nolius Leaf, a perioperative therapeutic device designed to restart bowel function and shorten the long, complication-prone recovery after major abdominal surgery, where patients often remain hospitalized 2 to 14 days waiting for intestines to…
Gaining Sales Traction for Fundraising
In raising funding, revenue traction is a key driver in attracting investors. Here are some key steps to gain sales traction for your fundraise. Early-stage companies don't have a large number of users, as that will take time. Instead, start with a small but dedicated set of users. Engagement with…
How To Maintain Presence With a Prospective Investor
In raising funding, it takes several touches to close an investor. It's best to create additional interactions with the investor beyond asking, 'are you ready to invest yet?' Here are some key steps to maintain presence with a prospective investor: Offer to provide a special discount on your product or…
