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Startup founders, this is how you get your first investor meeting

TechCrunch

If you’ve read anything about pitching your company, you’ve probably come across advice that says that you need a warm introduction to an investor. Without a doubt, a good, friendly introduction — ideally from a founder they’ve already invested in — is the best way to get on the radar of an investor.

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The “secret” side door into any investor

Paul G. Silva

When a startup founder is trying to raise money, they know they should use referrals to get introduced to investors. Even if you get to talk to an investor in your network, investors tend to be cynical as heck. Contact them and ask for advice. Leverage your network if you can, but cold-call if you must.

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Here is How to Make Sense of Conflicting Startup Advice

Both Sides of the Table

Everybody has a blog these days and there is much advice to be had. Many startups now go through accelerators and have mentors passing through each day with advice – usually it’s conflicting. There are bootcamps, startup classes, video interviews – the sources are now endless. What is a founder to do?

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500 Founders: Rick Kiessig, Hannah Hunt, Matthew Jackson & Jenni Matheson

NZ Entrepreneur

Want to tap in to the best startup advice from entrepreneurs who are out there doing it? Welcome to ‘500 Founders’ where we ask innovators from around New Zealand for their top insights for first time startup founders. The best advice I can give is to dive in with the mindset that done is better than perfect.”

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Should You Really Sit on Other Boards When You’re a Startup Founder?

Both Sides of the Table

I recently read Brad Feld’s thought provoking piece encouraging founders to sit on the board of another startup company. I found it thought provoking because I’ve always believed startup founders need extreme focus on only their company to succeed. But for now, the summary is: You’ll extend your network. .

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500 Founders: Luke Campbell, Marta Meszaros, Andy Bowie & Abbe Hyde

NZ Entrepreneur

Want to tap in to the best startup advice from entrepreneurs who are out there doing it? Welcome to ‘500 Founders’ where we ask innovators from around New Zealand for their top insights for first time startup founders. ” Marta Meszaros – Founder. ” Abbe Hyde – Founder.

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Founder Rewind

Entrepreneur's Handbook

What advice would you give your past self? It took years before my startup Anchor began to gain real traction. Most founders I speak to agree that the startup journey is generally discouraging, overrun with unsolvable challenges and many many mistakes. At startups, bad sh*t happens all the time. my friend asked.

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