01: The Foundation of Fundraising
Do you know why Patrick Collison, co-founder of Stripe, would have no problems raising money for a new startup? You might be surprised to learn that anyone can recreate some of those reasons. In this first module, we’ll plan out steps to build a network, become more of a known quantity, and establish a confident fundraising mindset.
02: Communication Strategies & Investor Psychology
Some investors are thought of as king making leads like Sequoia and A16Z. Others have no brand at all and just follow. All of them are human. We’ll walk through the human psychology that strongly affects all investors and practice communication strategies that leverage those insights to drive success in fundraising.
03: Undeniable Narratives and Bulletproof Decks
The narrative is perhaps the most important element of a fundraise. It is the product that investors are buying. But, all those required slides and deck templates you see online? Throw them out. They don’t matter. We’ll work on narrative building frameworks that make people nod along and approaches to creating a deck that fits YOUR narrative.
04: Target Investors, Tools, and Technology
Everyone is obsessed with lists of investors. What’s more important is lists of investors you can get to. In this module we will be leveraging some pre-built lists and work on the materials and tools that will setup your effective outreach strategy. This module is a beast so we’ll have study hall to get through it!
05: Prepare for Kickoff🚀
Process organization and pitch delivery are the final elements to work on before being fully prepared to start a fundraise. In this last session we will set a timeline for your fundraise, walk through managing a process via a simple CRM, and practice the key features that drive a great live pitch.
