Investor Connect https://investorconnect.org/ Where Investors Come Together Fri, 05 Jun 2026 15:51:03 +0000 en hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.9.4 https://investorconnect.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/02/cropped-Investor-Connect-Favicon-32x32.png Investor Connect https://investorconnect.org/ 32 32 Investor Connect: Investor Education February 2026 – Part 01 https://investorconnect.org/investor-connect-investor-education-february-2026-part-01/ Fri, 05 Jun 2026 15:51:03 +0000 https://investorconnect.org/?p=32225 In this episode, Hall Martin and Kat DelGaudio host a Ten Capital investor education session highlighting how Ten Capital connects growth startups with accredited investors through relationship-driven events and coaching, and they point attendees to tenthcapital.group/events and a QR code for startups seeking to raise. Hall introduces Ava, Ten Capital’s...

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]]> Startup Funding Espresso – Fundraising Is a Sales Process https://investorconnect.org/startup-funding-espresso-fundraising-is-a-sales-process/ https://investorconnect.org/startup-funding-espresso-fundraising-is-a-sales-process/#respond Fri, 05 Jun 2026 10:00:00 +0000 https://investorconnect.org/startup-funding-espresso-fundraising-is-a-sales-process/ Fundraising Is a Sales Process Hello, this is Hall T. Martin with the Startup Funding Espresso — your daily shot of startup funding and investing. Fundraising is a sales process. Consider these steps in setting up your fundraiser: First, build the investor documents, including pitch deck, terms sheet, and data room. In fundraising, you are […]

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]]> https://investorconnect.org/startup-funding-espresso-fundraising-is-a-sales-process/feed/ 0 Investor Connect 880: Investor Education February – Part 01 https://investorconnect.org/investor-connect-880-investor-education-february-part-01/ https://investorconnect.org/investor-connect-880-investor-education-february-part-01/#respond Fri, 05 Jun 2026 10:00:00 +0000 https://investorconnect.org/investor-connect-880-investor-education-february-part-01/ In this episode, Hall Martin and Kat DelGaudio host a Ten Capital investor education session highlighting how Ten Capital connects growth startups with accredited investors through relationship-driven events and coaching, and they point attendees to tenthcapital.group/events and a QR code for startups seeking to raise. Hall introduces Ava, Ten Capital’s AI venture assistant on startupfundingespresso.com, […]

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]]> https://investorconnect.org/investor-connect-880-investor-education-february-part-01/feed/ 0 Product Launch Strategy https://investorconnect.org/startup-funding-espresso-product-launch-strategy/ https://investorconnect.org/startup-funding-espresso-product-launch-strategy/#respond Thu, 04 Jun 2026 10:00:00 +0000 https://investorconnect.org/startup-funding-espresso-product-launch-strategy/ Founders often mistake their pitch deck for their product launch strategy. But the two serve different goals. The pitch is meant to raise capital — the launch is meant to earn trust. A strong product launch strategy doesn’t just announce features. It builds a narrative: who it’s for, what it...

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]]> https://investorconnect.org/startup-funding-espresso-product-launch-strategy/feed/ 0 Finding an Investor Is Like Finding a Date https://investorconnect.org/startup-funding-espresso-finding-an-investor-is-like-finding-a-date/ https://investorconnect.org/startup-funding-espresso-finding-an-investor-is-like-finding-a-date/#respond Wed, 03 Jun 2026 10:00:00 +0000 https://investorconnect.org/startup-funding-espresso-finding-an-investor-is-like-finding-a-date/ Founders looking for investors face the same challenge as those looking for a date. Just as in the dating world, both the investor and the startup exaggerate their strengths. Some don’t know exactly what they want from the other. Just as there are marriage contracts, the startup world has term...

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]]> https://investorconnect.org/startup-funding-espresso-finding-an-investor-is-like-finding-a-date/feed/ 0 What Investors Want To Know About Your Startup https://investorconnect.org/startup-funding-espresso-what-investors-want-to-know-about-your-startup/ https://investorconnect.org/startup-funding-espresso-what-investors-want-to-know-about-your-startup/#respond Tue, 02 Jun 2026 10:00:00 +0000 https://investorconnect.org/startup-funding-espresso-what-investors-want-to-know-about-your-startup/ Founders raising funding should consider what investors want to know about their startup. Here are some key points to make before the meeting: Show how your startup fits the investment thesis of the investor. This should include how it fits with the sector, stage, and trajectory of the startup. Investors...

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]]> https://investorconnect.org/startup-funding-espresso-what-investors-want-to-know-about-your-startup/feed/ 0 Common Mistakes With Investor Introductions https://investorconnect.org/startup-funding-espresso-common-mistakes-with-investor-introductions/ https://investorconnect.org/startup-funding-espresso-common-mistakes-with-investor-introductions/#respond Mon, 01 Jun 2026 10:00:00 +0000 https://investorconnect.org/startup-funding-espresso-common-mistakes-with-investor-introductions/ Founders raising funding need introductions to investors. Here are some common mistakes introducers make with investor introductions. Lack of information Most founders ask for an introduction but fail to provide enough information for the introducer to make a meaningful introduction. It’s best to include some context in the request. Lack...

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]]> https://investorconnect.org/startup-funding-espresso-common-mistakes-with-investor-introductions/feed/ 0 Investor Connect: Zach Holman on Angel Investing, AI, and Building Signed for Portfolio Management https://investorconnect.org/investor-connect-zach-holman-on-angel-investing-ai-and-building-signed-for-portfolio-management/ Fri, 29 May 2026 19:02:37 +0000 https://investorconnect.org/?p=32189 In this episode of Investor Connect, we welcome Zach Holman of Signed, a former GitHub engineer and advisor, who shares how he moved into advising and angel investing and what he looks for in early-stage companies, emphasizing the importance of team, culture, ambition, and market.  Zach discusses how AI is changing...

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]]> Hiring the Team for Your Startup https://investorconnect.org/startup-funding-espresso-hiring-the-team-for-your-startup/ https://investorconnect.org/startup-funding-espresso-hiring-the-team-for-your-startup/#respond Fri, 29 May 2026 10:00:00 +0000 https://investorconnect.org/startup-funding-espresso-hiring-the-team-for-your-startup/ After fundraising comes building the team. The core team may already be in place, but growth will demand new hires. Here are some key points in hiring the team for your startup: Have your high-performing team members interview new candidates. The high performers tend to hold others to their standard....

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]]> https://investorconnect.org/startup-funding-espresso-hiring-the-team-for-your-startup/feed/ 0 How To Become a VC https://investorconnect.org/startup-funding-espresso-how-to-become-a-vc/ https://investorconnect.org/startup-funding-espresso-how-to-become-a-vc/#respond Thu, 28 May 2026 10:00:00 +0000 https://investorconnect.org/startup-funding-espresso-how-to-become-a-vc/ Venture capital is a job that many aspire to hold. It’s challenging, but it provides great experiences. For those who want to become a venture capitalist, there are several paths. Start by working in a startup in a sales role. Some of the most effective VCs are those who have...

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