This article talks about laying the foundation to raising venture capital (I think there’s insight here for non-venture capital as well). The first three steps of laying the foundation include building a relationship with a person, not the firm; get personal, and give freely and authentically; and get a meaningful referral. Read more for the last three steps.
“One of the big misconceptions in baseball is that playing the game keeps you in shape to pitch. I wish that was true. It’s not.” Steven Ellis, Professional Pitcher Major League baseball pitchers spend far more time preparing to pitch than they actually do pitching. The same should be true of an entrepreneur who is […]
6 Steps To Raising Venture Capital — Hint: Preparation Matters More Than Your Pitch
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