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[audio src="https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/angelconnect/02.how_to_introduce_yourself_to_sn_investor_.mp3"][/audio]How To Introduce Yourself to an Investor Hello, this is Hall T. Martin with the Startup Funding Espresso -- your daily shot of startup funding and investing. In engaging investors, startup founders should master the self-introduction. It's important to make a good first impression. While some introductions come from…

[audio src="https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/angelconnect/01.The_best_pitch_wins_the_lions_share_of_funding.mp3"][/audio]The Best Pitch Wins the Lion's Share of the Funding Hello, this is Hall T. Martin with the Startup Funding Espresso -- your daily shot of startup funding and investing. The power law drives the startup investment return. Only a small number of startups are going to have an…

On this episode of Investor Connect, Hall welcomes PPaola Torre, venture partner at Acquilus Ventures and board member at Life Science Angels. Located in the United States, Life Science Angels invests exclusively in early-stage life sciences companies at the seed and early Series A stages, combining capital with deep operational,…

Investors see many pitches from a wide range of founders. To stand out, the founder should show credibility to the investor. Those with exits should put that first in the pitch. This shows you know how to reach a successful exit for your investors. Those who were part of companies…

Investors say no to most of the deals they see. Founders should take 'no' in stride and do the following: Review the deal for the risks the investors see. Some investors worry about risks that don't exist, as they are not familiar enough with the company or the market. Founders…