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Extra Crunch roundup: Edtech VC survey, 5 founder mistakes, fintech liquidity, more

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This year, we’re adding a new feature: Our guests will analyze pitch decks submitted by members of the audience to identify their strengths and weaknesses. Also, we’re adding a new feature to Extra Crunch Live — our guests will offer advice and feedback on pitch decks submitted by Extra Crunch members in the audience!

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Retro: My Favorite Blog Post on Raising VC

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On December 2nd, 2006 I wrote the blog post published later in this post when I was CEO of startup Koral about my experiences in pitching VCs. I had previously raised VC in 1999, 2000, 2001 and 2005. You have an “hour” to pitch in your first meeting. Prepare to give your pitch in 30 including Q&A.

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How to Develop Your Fund Raising Strategy

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There is all sorts of advice on the Internet about how to raise capital. I raised money as an entrepreneur, like you, in 1999, 2000, 2001, 2003 and 2005 for two different companies. I’ve tried to make this advice as well-rounded and biased free as I can. Spend time researching your buyers and not just pitching them.

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What Makes an Entrepreneur (4/11) – Resiliency

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You’ve got to be able to come out of unsuccessful VC meetings, pull your socks up, and go into the next pitch. This was soon after the bursting of the dot com bubble – in early 2001. We got their commitment and our existing investors bridged us until the new financing round could close.

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Austin’s Will Hurley on the city’s incredible tech rise

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But most of all, he will go out of his way to help newcomers (as well as veterans) of the Austin tech scene whenever they need help or advice or counsel,” Forrest said. “We In 2001, for six months, Whurley left Austin to follow a girl to Las Vegas and to break into casinos as a hired hacker. But Sir Mix-a-lot turned him down.