Podcasts about fundraise

This warmer weather is the perfect time to dust off the bike and hit the road for a good cause. Bike MS is holding its annual "Cape Cod Getaway" next month to raise money for the National MS Society, which works each and every day to find a cure for multiple sclerosis. The Getaway is a two-day affair, and you won't even have to rent a vacation house! Jennifer Dowdy, the Development Director of Bike MS, and Liam Kennedy, captain of Liam's Lucky Charms, join Nichole to talk about it.

Subscribe for $5.99 a month to get bonus content most Mondays, bonus episodes every month, ad-free listening, access to the entire 800-episode archive, Discord access, and more: https://axismundi.supercast.com/ Brad and Dan discuss the landmark election of the first American Pope, Leo XIV, highlighting his background, his critical stance on immigration, and his potential impact on American politics. They also examine a troubling incident in Minnesota where a woman called a 5-year-old black child the N-word and subsequently raised significant funds through a Christian platform. The conversation ties these issues into broader themes of white supremacy, conservative Christian victimhood, and the necessity of deeper education on purity culture and white Christian nationalism. Linktree: https://linktr.ee/StraightWhiteJC Order Brad's book: https://bookshop.org/a/95982/9781506482163 Check out BetterHelp and use my code SWA for a great deal: https://www.betterhelp.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

How To Build Momentum in Your Fundraise Hello, this is Hall T. Martin with the Startup Funding Espresso -- your daily shot of startup funding and investing. Fundraising has its ups and downs, including long patches of slow-paced activity. Here are some key steps in building momentum for your fundraiser.  Always break the total fundraising into smaller rounds. This makes the raise manageable from the start. Do the easy ones first. Investors who know you and believe in the deal will sign up the quickest. With those signups, you now have money in the deal. Use this to spur the momentum to other investors who are not yet ready to invest. Show why the other investors joined the round. Strive to reach the halfway point. From there, the optics on the deal will look better to the prospective investor. The risk of the deal not getting funded goes way down. Build a list of interested and committed investors. Assign an amount to each one and map them out on the remaining portion to be raised. Show all of them how this will close the round. For the remaining investors on the list, give them a deadline and push them to pass. This takes them off your list and lets you focus on closing the interested and committed investors.   Thank you for joining us for the Startup Funding Espresso where we help startups and investors connect for funding. Let's go startup something today. _______________________________________________________ For more episodes from Investor Connect, please visit the site at:   Check out our other podcasts here:   For Investors check out:   For Startups check out:   For eGuides check out:   For upcoming Events, check out    For Feedback please contact info@tencapital.group    Please , share, and leave a review. Music courtesy of .

If you're church planting in difficult soil rather than church starting, then it may not be possible to be self-sustaining in the standard three years that many organizations and donors expect. The economics play by different rules and so should your fundraising strategy. In this episode, Demeko share his experience planting in Houston and why it was important for him to raise support to fund his mission. He gives some tips for fundraising and working with partner ministry like Reliant to expand the kingdom.Resources and Links Mentioned in this Episode:Connect with Reliant at partner@reliant.orgReliant Mission: reliant.org/cppNewBreed TrainingThanks for listening to the church planter podcast. We're here to help you go where no one else is going and do what no one else is doing to reach people, no one else is reaching.Make sure to review and subscribe to the show on your favorite podcast service to help us connect with more church planters.

Key Slides in Your Pitch Deck Hello, this is Hall T. Martin with the Startup Funding Espresso -- your daily shot of startup funding and investing. In the pitch, there are specific slides that are key to the investor. Here's a list of key slides to include in your deck. Problem -- provides the overall context for the startup. It must be a big problem outlined with a few numbers. Solution -- shows the product that solves the problem. It's important to make clear what the solution is and how you make money. How it works -- shows the product in action with the customer's situation. Shows how the solution fits into the customer's workflow. Traction -- shows the current status of revenue with customers.  It's important to state the current status as the investor needs to know where the startup is today. Team -- shows who will take the business forward. The team must have experience and be all-in on the startup. Target market -- shows the market the startup will pursue. The market must be large and growing.  It's also important to show where the startup will enter that market. Fundraise -- shows the amount of funding sought and at what terms. The fundraising ask must fit the stage of the company. Be sure to include these slides in your pitch deck.   Thank you for joining us for the Startup Funding Espresso where we help startups and investors connect for funding. Let's go startup something today. _______________________________________________________ For more episodes from Investor Connect, please visit the site at:   Check out our other podcasts here:   For Investors check out:   For Startups check out:   For eGuides check out:   For upcoming Events, check out    For Feedback please contact info@tencapital.group    Please , share, and leave a review. Music courtesy of .

Consider Dilution in Setting Your Fundraise Hello, this is Hall T. Martin with the Startup Funding Espresso -- your daily shot of startup funding and investing. In startup fundraising dilution is a key issue for founders. At each stage of funding investors will demand a certain amount of equity. Here's how much each round will cost a startup in equity: Pre-seed Typically funded by family and friends the cost of funding is 5 to 10%. Seed Angels take 5 to 10% while venture capitalists take 10 to 25%. Seed+ Most founders will need additional funding to carry the business forward.   Seed+ rounds cost the same amount as seed rounds. Series A Venture capital investors will seek 15 to 25% of equity at this stage. Series B Later-stage VCs look for 10% to 20% of the equity at this point. Series C and following. Growth equity investors look for 10% to 15% at this level. Consider the impact of dilution on your startup from fundraising.    Thank you for joining us for the Startup Funding Espresso where we help startups and investors connect for funding. Let's go startup something today. _______________________________________________________ For more episodes from Investor Connect, please visit the site at:   Check out our other podcasts here:   For Investors check out:   For Startups check out:   For eGuides check out:   For upcoming Events, check out    For Feedback please contact info@tencapital.group    Please , share, and leave a review. Music courtesy of .

Making an impact as a volunteer can happen in many different ways. Hear what it means to volunteer and come together to attend the NPF IMPACT Volunteer Leadership Summit as 3 fabulous volunteers, John Romano, Alena Chapman, and NPF Board Member Chris Lindsay, share their experiences and how they fundraise to make a difference in the psoriatic disease community with Carol Osterhaus, NPF Senior Regional Development Manager for the Central Region. 

Want to know how successful nonprofits rally communities and consistently grow their fundraising? This episode dives into exactly how you can expand your reach, inspire action, and drive donations like never before. If you're ready to transform the way your nonprofit operates, you can't miss this dynamic discussion!Welcome to episode 15 of Hey Nonprofits with your host Trevor Nelson. In this must-watch episode, Trevor is joined by special guest Dr. Ortega, a seasoned expert in nonprofit development and community engagement. Together, they explore how thriving nonprofits are able to build lasting connections, foster strong supporter bases, and generate the resources they need to grow. Whether you're a nonprofit leader, development director, or a passionate volunteer, this episode is packed with actionable strategies you can use immediately to enhance your fundraising success and strengthen your organization.You'll learn how technology and modern approaches can amplify your mission and bring tangible results. Dr. Ortega offers practical insights on leveraging storytelling to connect emotionally, using digital platforms to reach a broader audience, and fostering a sense of belonging within your community. This episode emphasizes the importance of combining clear fundraising goals with innovative solutions to make your cause stand out in today's crowded nonprofit landscape.Trevor and Dr. Ortega also tackle common challenges like volunteer burnout and donor fatigue, offering tips to maintain work-life balance while achieving organizational objectives. This episode is all about helping nonprofit professionals not just survive but thrive in a demanding field. You'll discover proven techniques to run effective campaigns that build trust, grow community support, and ensure long-term sustainability for your organization.Get ready to evolve the way you approach fundraising, community building, and leadership. If you're searching for ways to increase donations, connect with new supporters, and make a meaningful impact as a nonprofit professional, this discussion has the insights you've been looking for. Hit play now and take the next step toward reaching your nonprofit's goals with Hey Nonprofits!Don't forget to like, share, and comment on this video. Subscribe to Hey Nonprofits for more inspiring content tailored to nonprofit professionals who are passionate about making a difference! Hosted by Trevor Nelson, featuring Dr. Ortega—this episode is your opportunity to learn from the best in the field of community building and nonprofit fundraising.✈️ Do your donors like to travel? Allow them to spend their travel budgets to have a great vacation, AND fund your nonprofit! Reserve an item here https://hgafundraising.com/

Open Source bi-weekly convo w/ Bill Gurley and Brad Gerstner on all things tech, markets, investing & capitalism. This week they discuss market uncertainty, globalism and tariffs, M&A, Wiz and GOOG, NVDA GTC, consumer AI demand, AI unit economics, & more. Enjoy another episode of BG2!Timestamps:(00:00) Intro(02:20) Liberation Day & Tariffs(19:18) US Open Source vs China Open Source(34:34) OpenAI Fundraise(52:25) Coreweave IPO & AI Demand(01:04:03) Rumors on TikTok dealAvailable on Apple, Spotify, www.bg2pod.comFollow:Brad Gerstner @altcapBill Gurley @bgurleyBG2 Pod @bg2pod

In this freeform episode, Logan sits down with Zach Weinberg (Co-Founder and CEO of Curie.Bio) to break down two of the biggest storylines in tech: tariffs and AI.They banter through the core arguments for and against tariffs, including national security, domestic employment, and negotiation power. Plus, they revisit what's happened in past trade wars and share predictions on the real economic consequences this time around.Logan and Zach also discuss OpenAI's $40B raise and the broader race for AI dominance—can OpenAI maintain its lead against tech giants like Google and Apple? They debate the limits of product defensibility, the power of platform defaults, and the strategic moves OpenAI might need to make to stay ahead.Topics include:The arguments for and against tariffsWhat happened during past U.S. tariff cycles—and how this one comparesWhether OpenAI can maintain its edge in a world of native AI platformsA possible playbook for OpenAI to build user lock-in beyond utilityWhat this era of AI competition means for the U.S.—and what could derail ithttps://fdra.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/Trade-War-Lessons-from-the-Past-2025.pdf?utm_source=newsletter&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=newsletter_axiosmacro&stream=business00:00 Intro01:35 Liberation Day and Global Trade02:13 Freeform Discussion on Various Topics02:44 Podcasting and VC Life03:32 Debating Tariffs and National Security11:26 Arguments Against Tariffs22:19 Historical Context of Tariffs26:58 Economic Predictions and Stagflation33:39 The Forgotten Lessons of Recessions36:02 The Fixed vs. Growth Mindset in Economics37:17 The Democratic Party's Shift on Economic Policies42:33 The Rise of Populism and Its Impact50:28 OpenAI's Explosive Growth and Challenges54:28 The Competitive Landscape of AI58:33 The Future of AI and Consumer Behavior01:07:20 The Role of Social Networking in AI's Future01:10:43 Wildcard: The Role of XAI and GrokExecutive Producer: Rashad AssirProducer: Leah ClapperMixing and editing: Justin HrabovskyCheck out Unsupervised Learning, Redpoint's AI Podcast: / @redpointai

When it comes to fundraising, it should not come as a surprise that the more consistent you are, the more successful you will be.But, even the best fundraisers have days where you come to work, and you just don't feel like doing it. Bryan shares three ways to fundraise more consistently.

Griffin Parry is the CEO and Co-Founder of m3ter, a data infrastructure company that helps successful B2B software companies upgrade their monetization stack for new pricing strategies. With $31.5 million in funding, m3ter enables usage-based billing without requiring companies to replace their existing systems. In this episode of Category Visionaries, Griffin shares how the company emerged from his experience as a repeat founder who felt firsthand the operational pain around usage-based billing, both at his previous cloud infrastructure company (which was sold to Amazon) and during his time at AWS. Now, m3ter is solving these challenges for established B2B software companies, particularly those with $100M+ ARR who need to adapt their monetization approach as business models evolve toward more complex, usage-based components. Topics Discussed: How m3ter enables usage-based billing without replacing existing systems The shift toward more complex pricing models in B2B SaaS, particularly with AI features introducing variable costs m3ter's approach as a data infrastructure company rather than just a billing solution The discovery process that led to m3ter's first paying customers The evolution of m3ter's market positioning and go-to-market strategy The balance between direct sales and partner channels Fundraising during changing market conditions GTM Lessons For B2B Founders: Meet customers where they are with your messaging: Griffin discovered that while m3ter is actually creating a new category of software, they needed to initially present themselves as solving the specific problem customers were searching for. "Our customers generally come to us because they have billing pain... So every time they have to send out invoices, it's very complicated and painful and risky." Only after engaging with customers could they expand the conversation to their broader value proposition. Start with discovery, not building: When launching m3ter, Griffin and his co-founder conducted 60-70 discovery conversations before building their product. "We had a thesis... but we were going to commit a big chunk of our lives trying to solve this problem. So we wanted to make sure that it was out there and widespread." This approach gave them high confidence in their market and created a pipeline of design partners who became their first customers. Balance direct sales with partner channels: For complex B2B sales to finance and operations leaders at mature companies, m3ter found that partners with existing trusted relationships were their most effective go-to-market channel. However, they learned that "no one's going to partner with you if you don't already have great customers. And so you do have to go through the hard yards... Most of our first big cohort of customers have come through direct sales." Evolve your category positioning naturally: Rather than forcing a new category name, m3ter initially positioned themselves where customers were already searching. "We did spend some time going, 'hey, we're a pricing operations platform'... but people would go, 'well, what's that?' And that was a waste of a cycle trying to explain it." Instead, they evolved toward, "We're a billing infrastructure, billing solution. We'll make your billing work." Fundraise strategically with market conditions in mind: Griffin raised their Series A during a difficult funding environment, but did it intentionally: "Let's zig when everybody else is zagging. We really believe in what we're doing. Let's go and find a high-quality investor who shares that confidence and then we'll really be well set up for the years to come."   //   Sponsors: Front Lines — We help B2B tech companies launch, manage, and grow podcasts that drive demand, awareness, and thought leadership. www.FrontLines.io The Global Talent Co. — We help tech startups find, vet, hire, pay, and retain amazing marketing talent that costs 50-70% less than the US & Europe.  www.GlobalTalent.co

How To Fundraise in Down Markets Hello, this is Hall T. Martin with the Startup Funding Espresso -- your daily shot of startup funding and investing. The venture world cycles up and down based on technology breakthroughs, stock market gyrations, and other factors. In up markets funding can be more plentiful. In down markets, it can be more challenging to obtain. Consider these steps in fundraising in a down market: Spend more time bootstrapping the business to gain traction. For funding look for individual angels. Angels are less impacted by the financial cycles and can usually afford to invest a small amount at just about any time. Look for a corporate client or partner that can provide a great deal of business through one channel. Make sure you are using any available non-equity financing such as revenue-based funding, factoring, and equipment leasing.  Consider joining professional groups where your customers live to make connections and learn more about the industry. Look for custom projects that utilize your core product.  This helps pay the bills and keeps your team engaged with solving customers' problems with the core product.   Thank you for joining us for the Startup Funding Espresso where we help startups and investors connect for funding. Let's go startup something today. _______________________________________________________ For more episodes from Investor Connect, please visit the site at:   Check out our other podcasts here:   For Investors check out:   For Startups check out:   For eGuides check out:   For upcoming Events, check out    For Feedback please contact info@tencapital.group    Please , share, and leave a review. Music courtesy of .

Core Slides in the Pitchdeck Hello, this is Hall T. Martin with the Startup Funding Espresso -- your daily shot of startup funding and investing. The pitch deck tells the startup's story and provides key information about the investment opportunity to the investor. There are five key slides that an investor needs to see to understand the state of the business. Problem. The investor needs to understand what problem the startup solves to determine the market size. Solution The investor needs to see what the startup proposes to solve the problem to understand what product the startup must build and sell.  Team. The investor needs to know who is on the core team leading the effort to build and sell the proposed product to see if they have the requisite skills.  Traction. The investor needs to know where the startup currently stands on the path to engaging the market. Fundraise. The investor needs to know how much funding the startup needs to accomplish the go-to-market plan.   These five slides provide the basic context with which an investor can understand the business. Without all of these, the investor lacks enough information to move forward with the deal.  Make sure you cover these points in your presentation.   Thank you for joining us for the Startup Funding Espresso where we help startups and investors connect for funding. Let's go startup something today. _______________________________________________________ For more episodes from Investor Connect, please visit the site at:   Check out our other podcasts here:   For Investors check out:   For Startups check out:   For eGuides check out:   For upcoming Events, check out    For Feedback please contact info@tencapital.group    Please , share, and leave a review. Music courtesy of .

I'm so excited to share the latest episode of Nonprofit Lowdown where I sit down with my good friend and former student, Faith Galati, Executive Director of Breakthrough Sacramento. She's here to talk about her incredible journey of turning her nonprofit's fundraising around, and how she more than doubled her budget!

Plexus Holdings PLC (AIM:POS) CEO Craig Hendrie talked with Proactive's Stephen Gunnion about the company's strategic growth and recent £3 million fund raise. Hendrie, who took on the CEO role in July 2024, explained how Plexus is expanding its wellhead rental business to capitalise on strong demand. The investment will double the company's rental fleet from 8 to 16 systems, enhancing its ability to generate recurring revenue. He highlighted the profitability of the rental model, with a return on investment in under a year, positioning Plexus for self-sustaining growth. Hendrie also discussed the company's wider market opportunities beyond traditional oil and gas, including decommissioning, carbon capture, and hydrogen storage. "The rental returns in this business are very strong. We can charge based on what the equipment does rather than its cost," he stated. With government sentiment towards oil and gas fluctuating, Hendrie emphasized that Plexus has strategically positioned itself to thrive regardless of market conditions. Apart from the successful £3 million fund raise, Hendrie noted that Plexus has also announced a Retail Offer. Existing retail shareholders should contact their broker or wealth manager to participate. Intermediaries with questions about facilitating participation on behalf of retail shareholders should email BookBuild at support@bookbuild.live. Watch the full interview for more insights. Don't forget to like, subscribe, and enable notifications for more updates from Proactive! #PlexusHoldings #OilAndGas #EnergyInvestment #WellheadTechnology #CraigHendrie #StockMarket #HydrogenStorage #CarbonCapture #ProactiveInvestors

Last November, Joe Slattery's young life changed irrevocably. On the 21st of November 2024, the Corofin native was training for his local GAA Club when he sustained injuries that will require lifelong care. This Thursday, the 20th of March, a group of local ladies from Corofin will be running a pop-up shop of pre-loved and brand-new women's dresses and women's wear, to raise funds for Joe's care. To tell us more about it, Alan Morrissey was joined by Catherine Kirby. Photo(C): https://www.facebook.com/photo?fbid=1220889416705602&set=a.515775720550312&locale=fa_IR

Nonprofit fundraising doesn't have to be a guessing game or a long, drawn-out, exhausting process. Yet, so many nonprofit leaders struggle to hit that $10k+ mark every time they run a fundraiser. If you've ever felt like fundraising is an uphill battle, you're not alone—but it doesn't have to be this way. In this episode, I'm breaking down the two essential skills that will help you raise five figures consistently—without dragging out campaigns for months or shouldering all the work alone. Whether your nonprofit is brand new, stuck at 100k, or even more established but still struggling with fundraising momentum, this episode will give you clear, actionable strategies to make every campaign successful. Plus, I introduce my brand new program—The SPRINT Method™! This is my step-by-step system designed to help you raise 10k+ on repeat without stress, long waits, or doing it all alone.Topics:Why most nonprofits make fundraising harder than it needs to beThe two major traps that keep organizations stuck in fundraising stress modeSkill #1: Confident, proactive donor outreach (and how to get comfortable making bold asks)Skill #2: Fast, action-oriented campaigns (why short, high-impact fundraising sprints are key)How to stop solo fundraising and activate your network for peer-led campaignsThe biggest mistakes nonprofits make that kill fundraising momentumHow to ditch long cultivation cycles and start raising money fasterFor a full list of links and resources mentioned in this episode, click here.Bloomerang is the complete donor, volunteer, and fundraising management solution that helps thousands of nonprofits deliver a better giving experience and create sustainable, thriving organizations. Combining robust, easy-to-use technology with people-powered support and training, Bloomerang empowers nonprofits to work efficiently, improve supporter relationships, and grow their donor and volunteer bases. Learn more here. Free Class 3/12 @ 12 PM EST: Register here.Resources: Purpose & Profit Club® Coaching Program [Get on the waitlist for bonuses] The SPRINT Method™: Your shortcut to 10K fundraisers [details here] Instagram, LinkedIn, website , weekly newsletter [FREE] The Brave Fundraiser's Guide: Stop getting ignored. Start raising more. May contain affiliate links

In the latest episode of Technology Reseller News, Doug Green sits down with Jeffrey Fidelman, CEO and founder of Fidelman & Company, to discuss an innovative approach to fundraising—Fundraise-as-a-Service (FaaS). The Evolution of Fidelman & Company Founded in 2015, Fidelman & Company initially provided consulting services for early-stage companies, helping them prepare investor materials, financial models, and capital structures. As demand grew, clients requested more than just preparation—they needed execution. This led to the development of FaaS, a structured service that actively helps businesses navigate the complex fundraising landscape. How FaaS Works FaaS streamlines and systematizes investor outreach, ensuring companies connect with qualified investors through a methodical, data-driven process. The service operates in two tiers: Self-Service: Clients access Fidelman & Co.'s proprietary database and systems but handle outreach independently. Full-Service: A dedicated analyst manages all outreach, sequencing investor communications, personalizing engagements, and setting up meetings. Fidelman emphasizes that fundraising is not a numbers game but an efficiency game—increasing conversion rates rather than blindly reaching out to more investors. Making High-Level Fundraising Accessible Many smaller companies struggle with fundraising due to high costs and limited access to key resources. Fidelman & Co. absorbs the costs of premium tools like PitchBook and ZoomInfo—subscriptions that often exceed $125K annually—and provides clients month-to-month access without long-term commitments. Key Benefits of FaaS: Curated investor outreach based on industry, funding stage, and interest. Structured follow-up systems that ensure consistency. Performance-based incentives for analysts, ensuring high-quality engagement. Transparency & flexibility—no six- or 12-month lock-ins. A Personalized Approach to Fundraising Unlike traditional advisory firms, Fidelman & Co. remains hands-on, offering weekly strategy meetings and tailored investor engagement. AI plays a supporting role, but human expertise drives the process. For companies considering fundraising, FaaS offers a scalable, high-touch solution that levels the playing field for startups and growing businesses. Learn More Interested companies can explore Fidelman & Company's services at fidelmanco.com or contact Jeffrey Fidelman directly at jeffrey@fidelmanco.com. For founders looking to raise capital without the complexity—FaaS might be the game-changer they need.  

In this final 40 Minute Mentor VC bonus episode, we're joined by Corinne Thompson, Founder of Ecap Financial.  Today's episode follows a slightly different format, with Corinne sharing a quick-fire checklist for you next fundraise.  From the key metrics and data points investors really care about, to the biggest red flags and crucial questions Founders should ask their potential investor - this episode will equip you with everything you need to keep in mind as you're raising your next round. 

What Not To Say in a Fundraise Hello, this is Hall T. Martin with the Startup Funding Espresso -- your daily shot of startup funding and investing. In raising funding, startups should avoid these statements to investors. “We have no competition.” If there's no competition, then there is no market. Instead, the founder should talk about how the startup solves the problem in a new and unique way.   This is the value proposition of the business. “You'll need to sign my NDA before I can tell you about my business.” The investor will interpret this to mean there's no protection on the business, such as intellectual property. Instead, the founder should limit the discussion to the benefits their technology provides and not go into how it works. “I've included my sweat equity on the cap table.” The investor will only recognize equity that is bought with dollars. The founder should consider sweat equity as table stakes that all startups must bring to the fundraise. “We only need 1% of this billion-dollar market to be successful.” While this statement may sound compelling, the investor interprets this statement as lacking a go-to-market strategy. The founder should focus on their initial traction with customers by outlining the first twenty customers they will pursue. This shows a focused approach to entering the market. Avoid these statements in your pitch.   Thank you for joining us for the Startup Funding Espresso where we help startups and investors connect for funding. Let's go startup something today. _________________________________________________________ For more episodes from Investor Connect, please visit the site at:   Check out our other podcasts here:   For Investors check out:   For Startups check out:   For eGuides check out:   For upcoming Events, check out    For Feedback please contact info@tencapital.group    Please , share, and leave a review. Music courtesy of .

Sani's business model has revolutionized cultural fashion access. Discover how Sani secured creative funding through competitions, grants, and strategic cold emails to build a successful South Asian fashion brand.

Key Takeaways:Engaging board members in fundraising can be a chronic challenge for nonprofits, often due to resistance and discomfort. To enroll the board, it's crucial to make fundraising tasks feel good, easy, and fun. You set the emotional temperature for board fundraising. Your comfort level and excitement will influence the board's engagement. That's why it's important to understand your own emotional temperature and deal with it before trying to influence the board. Dispatching board members at events to connect with attendees, learn their interests, and introduce them to the organization's development team is an effective way to engage potential supporters.To effectively engage donors, it's important to release pressure by making authentic connections and allowing them to make their own decisions without pushing or convincing. Set the emotional temperature, define the board's role, release pressure, master their mindset, provide training and support, specify actions, and create a system of accountability. By doing these, you can successfully enroll your board in fundraising.  “You set the temperature. The more comfortable you are, and the more excited you are, the more passionate you are, the more they will pick up on that.” “The riches are in the niches - the more specific you can be, the more inclined they are to do it, because they understand exactly what it is that they want to do.”  “Release the pressure, make it feel easy, make it feel fun. They don't need to get anybody to do anything. The only thing they get to do is connect with people and see if there's an alignment.”- Maryanne Dersch Ask for and receive all you want, need and deserve without feeling rejected, ineffective, or pushy. Learn to manage your mindset, lead yourself and others more effectively and have the meaningful conversations that drive your most important work. Get your free starter kit today at www.theinfluentialnonprofit.com Connect with Maryanne about her coaching programs: https://www.courageouscommunication.com/connect Book Maryanne to speak at your conference:https://www.courageouscommunication.com/nonprofit-keynote-speaker

The Importance of Your Website in a Fundraise Hello, this is Hall T. Martin with the Startup Funding Espresso -- your daily shot of startup funding and investing. Your website plays a key role in your fundraising. The first place an investor goes after hearing a pitch is your website. Make sure it is up to date and looks professional. Pitch slides are meant to be high-level thumbnails and typically contain few details. The investor wants to learn more about your product and your team. Make sure your product is well described, including any platform solutions. Also, keep the team page up to date with the current C-level team as well as any advisors. Position the website to be one level beyond your current fundraising stage. This will enhance your presence with investors. For example, if you are raising a seed round, design the website to look like a Series A company. Seed companies show you are selling the product.  Series A companies show that you are growing the business. Series B companies show you are scaling the business. Finally, consider adding an investor relations button on your site. This gives prospective investors the ability to reach back out to you for follow-up questions.   Thank you for joining us for the Startup Funding Espresso where we help startups and investors connect for funding. Let's go startup something today. _______________________________________________________ For more episodes from Investor Connect, please visit the site at:   Check out our other podcasts here:   For Investors check out:   For Startups check out:   For eGuides check out:   For upcoming Events, check out    For Feedback please contact info@tencapital.group    Please , share, and leave a review. Music courtesy of .

A fundraising effort is underway to preserve what is described as a vital piece of Central Otago goldfields history. 

Steps To Plan Your Fundraise Hello, this is Hall T. Martin with the Startup Funding Espresso -- your daily shot of startup funding and investing. Before you launch a fundraise, first plan out your investor engagement: Follow these steps to prepare: Create a timeline, giving yourself three to six months before launching the campaign. Make a list of your key contacts, including both investors and connectors. This includes people who know investors and can connect you with them. Prioritize the list based on who would be the most likely to help you. Determine how you will gain an introduction to each investor by looking at mutual contacts and network affiliations. Develop your investor documents, including pitch deck, financial forecast, and diligence documents. Write out a series of email templates for introductions, follow-ups, and updates. Identify three to five investors to target first to practice the pitch and update the deck so it's complete. Track who has seen your deal through email and who has heard your pitch. Develop a series of communications to send out to carry the investor through the process. This will make follow-up simpler. The more structure and content you put in place before the launch, the easier it will be to execute the raise.   Thank you for joining us for the Startup Funding Espresso where we help startups and investors connect for funding. Let's go startup something today. _______________________________________________________ For more episodes from Investor Connect, please visit the site at:   Check out our other podcasts here:   For Investors check out:   For Startups check out:   For eGuides check out:   For upcoming Events, check out    For Feedback please contact info@tencapital.group    Please , share, and leave a review. Music courtesy of .

Building the Fundraise Funnel Hello, this is Hall T. Martin with the Startup Funding Espresso -- your daily shot of startup funding and investing. In raising funding, it's important to build a funnel into your fundraising. Just as you have a funnel for sales so you need a funnel for fundraising. At the top of the funnel are people you know but have not yet heard the pitch. Reach out to them in advance of the fundraise launch and indicate you are not raising funding now but in six months, you will be. Offer to tell them what you are working on with no ask. Most investors are curious about what may be coming up and will take the meeting. After the pitch, ask to keep the investor informed of your progress.  Every month, send a short bulleted list of results about your business via email. After six months, you will have a list of investors who have heard the pitch and have been on the journey with you. This builds your investor funnel for when you do launch the fundraiser. It takes seven touches to close a sale so it takes seven touches to close an investor. By starting the process before you launch the formal campaign, you take care of those interactions. Include building the investor funnel into your fundraising plans.   Thank you for joining us for the Startup Funding Espresso where we help startups and investors connect for funding. Let's go startup something today. _______________________________________________________ For more episodes from Investor Connect, please visit the site at:   Check out our other podcasts here:   For Investors check out:   For Startups check out:   For eGuides check out:   For upcoming Events, check out    For Feedback please contact info@tencapital.group    Please , share, and leave a review. Music courtesy of .

This 40 Minute Mentor VC feature season, we're bringing you a special 3-part bonus feature, brought to you by Ecap Financial and their Founder, Corinne Thompson.  In today's episode, Corinne helps us take it all the way back to the beginning of the fundraising journey.  We'll discuss:  ✅ The key steps you need to follow before your investor meeting  ✅ Figuring out when the time is right to start fundraising  ✅ What to keep in mind when choosing between VCs, angels or alternative funding routes  ✅ How to mentally prepare for the fundraising journey ahead 

Fundraise Closing Rate Hello, this is Hall T. Martin with the Startup Funding Espresso -- your daily shot of startup funding and investing. In sales, the average close rate of prospects is 5% to 10%. This often seems low to first-time salespeople who view their product as superior to the competition. There are many reasons why customers don't buy the product. These include the lack of budget, inability to make a decision, and other priorities taking precedence. In fundraising, the close rate with investors is similar at 5% to 10%. The startup founder must talk to a hundred investors to close investments from 5% to 10% of them. The founder sees the potential of the startup and the opportunity it has. But only a minority of investors pitched will ultimately come in. Reasons include lack of funds available to invest, inability to make a decision to go forward, and other startups such as portfolio companies that take priority. Founders should factor this into their fundraising strategy. Set a goal to meet enough investors to hit the fundraising target. There's a saying in the finance world.   You have to kiss a lot of frogs. The startup space is no different.   Thank you for joining us for the Startup Funding Espresso where we help startups and investors connect for funding. Let's go startup something today. _______________________________________________________ For more episodes from Investor Connect, please visit the site at:   Check out our other podcasts here:   For Investors check out:   For Startups check out:   For eGuides check out:   For upcoming Events, check out    For Feedback please contact info@tencapital.group    Please , share, and leave a review. Music courtesy of .

Recruit an Expert To Help With the Fundraise Hello, this is Hall T. Martin with the Startup Funding Espresso -- your daily shot of startup funding and investing. In the fundraising process, the first-time founder is at a great disadvantage. Investors and other startup founders have experience raising funding. The investors have seen many startups, founders, and deal structures. They have the experience from those prior engagements. The first-time founder does not. It's important to recruit an expert to help with the fundraising.  This is someone who has seen many deals before and can coach the first-time founder. Here are some key areas of expertise they can provide: Deal structure -- there are several ways to set up an investment including type of structure, terms, and conditions. Positioning -- an investment can be positioned in many different ways.  Choosing the correct positioning for the investor is important. Pitching -- an expert can help the founder with pitching the deal so it appears polished and professional. Pitch deck - an expert knows what information the investors want to see and can help raise the quality of the deck. Diligence -- an expert knows what information the founder needs to prepare. There are standard practices in the fundraising process.   The first-time founder should look for an expert to help with the fundraising.   Thank you for joining us for the Startup Funding Espresso where we help startups and investors connect for funding. Let's go startup something today. _______________________________________________________ For more episodes from Investor Connect, please visit the site at:   Check out our other podcasts here:   For Investors check out:   For Startups check out:   For eGuides check out:   For upcoming Events, check out    For Feedback please contact info@tencapital.group    Please , share, and leave a review. Music courtesy of .

Click here to download our free PDF, How to Fundraise from Baby Boomers to Gen Z:→https://www.fundraisingmasterminds.net/boomers-to-gen-zIn this episode of the Fundraising Masterminds Podcast, we're breaking down the key differences between each generation when it comes to giving. Get ready to learn how to fundraise, from baby boomers to Gen Z!Join us as we explore how trust shaped giving in the Silent Generation, why Baby Boomers demand transparency, and how Gen Z thrives on the Internet. From direct mail and phone calls to social media campaigns and cryptocurrency donations, we're covering everything you need to know to connect with donors of all ages.Find out why Baby Boomers prioritize legacy giving, while Gen X values only efficiency and results. Learn why Millennials crave experience and hands-on involvement. Discover why Gen Z is all about micro-giving and social activism - and why their influence is only growing. And find out how segmenting your donors can revolutionize your fundraising efforts.So whether you're looking to strengthen relationships with older donors or tap into younger giving trends, this episode has you covered. Tune in today to learn not only how to reach the next generation, but how to reach the other generations as well!Don't forget to subscribe to our channel for more nonprofit tips and tricks.ASK US A QUESTION:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.speakpipe.com/fundraisingmasterminds⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠NEED HELP WITH YOUR NONPROFIT?Most nonprofits are under-funded. Even if you think your nonprofit is doing well, we've found you could be doing much better. However, most nonprofits don't have a clear development strategy that keeps them grounded. As a result, they "get creative" and "try new things" based on what is popular or trending, or they get comfortable with where they are at and don't realize the dangers they will be facing in just a few short years.The Perfect Vision Dinner Course is a 20-week "live video" course that addresses this problem head on. The course was developed by Jim Dempsey after 38+ years as a Senior Development Director at Cru. After Jim had personally done over 2,500 vision dinners in his lifetime and raised over $1 billion worldwide, Jim and Jason have partnered together to bring you Fundraising Masterminds. Our first course, The Perfect Vision Dinner is a time-tested proven formula that will introduce our development system and grow your nonprofit to its maximum potential.The course includes 20-hours of personalized development coaching from Jim Dempsey and Jason Galicinski and also includes a real-time community group where you have access to everyone attending the course and also our Masterminds throughout the course.The goal for this course is to fully equip you with a Biblical basis for Development so that you can Win, Keep and Lift new partners to higher levels of involvement with your nonprofit.→ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://FundraisingMasterminds.net⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠FOLLOW US ON SOCIAL MEDIA:→ Instagram:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://instagram.com/fundraising.masterminds⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠→ Facebook: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://facebook.com/fundraising.masterminds⁠⁠⁠Episode Keywords:baby boomers to gen z, how to fundraise from baby boomers to gen z, fundraise from baby boomers to gen z, direct mail, direct mail marketing, direct marketing, direct mail nonprofits, nonprofit direct mail, nonprofit direct marketing, cryptocurrency donations, crypto donations, social media fundraising, social media fundraising campaigns, social media campaigns, giving trends, nonprofit tips and tricks, jim dempsey, jason galicinski, fundraising masterminds podcast, nonprofits.

Show the Support for Your Fundraise Hello, this is Hall T. Martin with the Startup Funding Espresso -- your daily shot of startup funding and investing. In raising funding from investors show the support for your fundraiser. In addition to talking about the amount invested so far, call out the interest and committed funds. If an investor indicates they are thinking about investing $50K, then that's interest. If an investor indicates they are going to invest $50K, then that's commitment. If there's $50K from the investor in your bank account, then that's an investment. Capture and maintain all three numbers for your fundraise and maintain it throughout the campaign. Just as you show a funnel into your sales pipeline, so you can show a funnel into your investment pipeline. It's often the case, that the interest level is greater than the target fundraise. Most investors will not ultimately invest but it does demonstrate to investors that others are interested in the deal. Show these numbers in monthly updates to the prospective investors with the amounts increasing. This demonstrates the support for your fundraising from the investor community.   Thank you for joining us for the Startup Funding Espresso where we help startups and investors connect for funding. Let's go startup something today. _______________________________________________________ For more episodes from Investor Connect, please visit the site at:   Check out our other podcasts here:   For Investors check out:   For Startups check out:   For eGuides check out:   For upcoming Events, check out    For Feedback please contact info@tencapital.group    Please , share, and leave a review. Music courtesy of .

In this episode of the Dakota Fundraising News Podcast, Pat and Konch cover major job changes, including Julia Mord joining Commonfund as Deputy CIO and Spencer Comeaux moving to ERS of Texas. They highlight RIA/FA M&A activity, including Cetera's recruitment of a $250M White Plains team and Rockefeller's addition of a $1B team from Janney. Institutional updates feature pension fund searches, private credit strategies, and recent commitments from Fresno County Employees' Retirement Association and Hollywood Police Officers' Retirement System. Fundraising news includes Mayfair Equity Partners closing a £500M growth fund and Pearl Energy Investments hitting its $999.9M hard cap. Tune in for the latest insights in institutional and intermediary fundraising!

Update the Investors on the Fundraise Progress Hello, this is Hall T. Martin with the Startup Funding Espresso -- your daily shot of startup funding and investing. In raising funding it's important to build a list of prospective investors and keep them updated on the progress. After you pitch an investor, add them to a list for updates. It takes seven touches to close a sale so it takes seven touches to close an investor. Short bullet point updates sent monthly to those who have heard the pitch can be quite effective. It keeps the investors warm and reminds them you are raising funding. Investors are looking for momentum and traction in the deal. So it's important to showcase that momentum building in the business. Focus on sales, team, product, and fundraise as those are the core four things investors want to hear about. It's best to ask for permission to keep the investor informed after you completed the pitch. This gives you an opening to provide regular updates. Before launching a campaign, think carefully about what updates you will send during the campaign. Updates include what is new to the investors and not just what is new to you. If you haven't told them a piece of information then it's new to the investor and can be included in an update. Steady, consistent progress wins the race.   Thank you for joining us for the Startup Funding Espresso where we help startups and investors connect for funding. Let's go startup something today. _______________________________________________________ For more episodes from Investor Connect, please visit the site at:   Check out our other podcasts here:   For Investors check out:   For Startups check out:   For eGuides check out:   For upcoming Events, check out    For Feedback please contact info@tencapital.group    Please , share, and leave a review. Music courtesy of .

Creating Scarcity in Your Fundraise Hello, this is Hall T. Martin with the Startup Funding Espresso -- your daily shot of startup funding and investing. In structuring your fundraise it's important to design scarcity into it for the investors. If you have one raise at a relatively high valuation then there's no incentive for investors to come in sooner. Most will wait to come in later after they see how the business performs. Here are the key steps to put scarcity in your fundraising: Take your overall raise amount and break it into smaller tranches. Price the first round with a fairly low valuation or valuation cap if you are using a convertible or SAFE note. For each subsequent tranche, raise the valuation by 50%. Check to see how much revenue you must have to justify that valuation on each round. Adjust to make each of these tranches reasonable revenue targets for your business. In proposing your fundraise to investors make clear the overall amount you are raising and announce the first tranche with its investor-friendly valuation. Make clear that when that funding is done, you are moving to the next tranche at a higher valuation. This creates scarcity in the fundraising as it limits the amount of investor-friendly priced shares. Show prospective investors the level of interest you are seeing for the first tranche. This incentivizes investors to come in early rather than late.   Thank you for joining us for the Startup Funding Espresso where we help startups and investors connect for funding. Let's go startup something today. _______________________________________________________ For more episodes from Investor Connect, please visit the site at:   Check out our other podcasts here:   For Investors check out:   For Startups check out:   For eGuides check out:   For upcoming Events, check out    For Feedback please contact info@tencapital.group    Please , share, and leave a review. Music courtesy of .

Send us a textLet's talk about galas. The often over-the-top events that take forever to plan and leave you feeling more drained than excited, and leave you thinking “Is this even worth it?” If so, you're not alone. In this episode, we're having an honest chat about why these big fundraising events can do more harm than good. Raising more money doesn't have to mean throwing another black-tie affair. I'm sharing what's working for nonprofits right now—fun, low-key events, creative pop-ups, and innovative digital strategies that bring in big results without all the stress. If you're ready to rethink fundraising and finally ditch the overwhelming event planning, you'll love this one!Topics:Why traditional galas and big events might be hurting your nonprofit's growthThe real cost vs. profit of large-scale fundraising eventsSmarter and faster alternatives that engage your audience and raise more fundsHow to measure ROI on fundraising efforts and what to stop doingThe power of low-lift, high-impact events like brewery pop-ups and porch partiesHow a Social Street Team™ can multiply your fundraising efforts effortlesslyThe five-hour rule for evaluating fundraising activitiesFor a full list of links and resources mentioned in this episode, click here.Bloomerang is the complete donor, volunteer, and fundraising management solution that helps thousands of nonprofits deliver a better giving experience and create sustainable, thriving organizations. Combining robust, easy-to-use technology with people-powered support and training, Bloomerang empowers nonprofits to work efficiently, improve supporter relationships, and grow their donor and volunteer bases. Learn more here. Book a Free Gameplan Call to map out your next record-breaking fundraiser here.Resources: Purpose & Profit Club™ Coaching Program [Get on the waitlist for bonuses] Instagram, LinkedIn, website Purpose and Profit Club weekly newsletter Click here for our Free Guide: 10 Winning Email Subject Lines May contain affiliate links

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Toxic Fundraise Round Hello, this is Hall T. Martin with the Startup Funding Espresso -- your daily shot of startup funding and investing. A toxic fundraising round provides funding but makes it difficult for the startup to raise follow-up funding. Here are some signs of a toxic round: Giving up too much equity for an early stage round of funding. This makes it difficult to provide enough capital to future investors. Raising too much funding at the early stage.  This gives up too much equity for the launch leaving little room for growth investors. Raising funding at too high a valuation. The question to ask is, “If you raise the round at this valuation, will you be able to raise the next round at a higher valuation?” If you don't think you can do so, then you should raise at a lower valuation on this round.  Giving up control of the company at the early stage. This makes it difficult for the founder to grow the business since they don't control the cap table. Down rounds. This can crush early-stage investors and send a signal to new investors that no one is safe. Taking on debt in the early stage. Follow on investors will want to see their investment go to growing the business and not paying off previous investors or lenders. Some fundraising rounds become toxic and should be canceled.   Thank you for joining us for the Startup Funding Espresso where we help startups and investors connect for funding. Let's go startup something today. _______________________________________________________ For more episodes from Investor Connect, please visit the site at:   Check out our other podcasts here:   For Investors check out:   For Startups check out:   For eGuides check out:   For upcoming Events, check out    For Feedback please contact info@tencapital.group    Please , share, and leave a review. Music courtesy of .

On this week's Modern Retail Rundown: November saw the U.S.'s monthly retail revenue grow by 0.7%, with solid holiday sales expected to come. Meanwhile, Big Lots said it is planning to close all its remaining stores in 2025 after the company failed to strike a sale deal. Lastly, DTC athleisure brand Vuori now has a $5.5 billion valuation coming off of a major fundraising round. The latest update has Wall Street once again predicting the startup to go public sometime soon.

I sat down with the remarkable Barbara Pierce to explore her incredible journey of empowering women through financial literacy and wealth management. Barbara is renowned for her work in evangelizing women, wealth, and the powerful ways women can exercise their wealth in alignment with their values.   You'll get a fascinating glimpse into her early years and discover how money conversations at home and her industrious nature shaped her future. From figuring out her early career to making significant philanthropic moves, Barbara shares how she navigated the financial world with grit and determination.    Barbara opens up about the important milestones in her life, including her career as a fundraiser for large-scale philanthropies and how she ultimately took control of her investments. We delve into the motivation behind founding Women With Capital, a non-pitch community aimed at educating and supporting women in managing their wealth. She shares the personal stories that influenced this mission and how she's helping women unlock their financial potential.    As we discuss both the joys and challenges of managing wealth, Barbara provides valuable insights on risk tolerance, family financial dynamics, and the importance of community.  Key Topics: Growing up “in the poor house” Realizing at a young age that passions don't always result in money Seeing the real-time power of personal networks in university Entering the world of fundraising Learning the value of money to make legacy decisions Discovering the strategy behind asking donors for large amounts of money First savings, investment, and retirement moves Getting interested in aligning wealth with things that actually make a difference Making the investment decisions in the family A tough lesson in risk tolerance Navigating different approaches to money in marriage and family Becoming a founder to bring women together over money Barbara's money conversations with her son about investing and spending 50 million women raising $150 million in 5 years Enabling women to build their missions and legacies Connect with Barbara online:   Website: https://www.womenwithcapital.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/womenwithcapital/ Email: Barbara@WomenwithCapital.com Find more from Syama Bunten:   Instagram: @syama.co, @gettingrichpod Website: https://syamabunten.com/ Download Syama's Guide to Getting Rich: www.syamabunten.com  Women & Wealth Catalyst Summit: https://women.win/ Big Delta Capital: www.bigdeltacapital.com

This episode does a deep dive into stock-based compensation (SBC) and employee equity. Joining CJ for this conversation is Curt Sigfstead, the CFO of Clio, a leading vertical software provider for legal firms. CJ and Curt unpack the complexities of SBC, examining its importance, evolution, and how to effectively communicate its value to potential hires and the organization as a whole. They cover the evolution of share types as a company scales and how finance leaders should budget for equity compensation. Then Curt provides a detailed walkthrough of Clio's recent fundraising process, highlighting the importance of meeting and beating financial targets to maintain investor confidence. You'll also hear about building trust with everyone you work with and strategies for CFOs to empower founders to do their best work.If you're looking for an ERP head to NetSuite: https://netsuite.com/metrics and get a customized KPI checklist.—SPONSORS:Operators Guild is where the best CEOs, CFOs, VPs of finance, and BizOps leaders in the business connect, network, and grow together. Built by operators for operators, this members-only community is home to more than 1000 of the most elite high-growth operators in the world. Experience connection and knowledge share with professionals who understand you like no one else does. Learn more and apply at operators-guild.com. Maxio is the only billing and financial operations platform that was purpose built for B2B SaaS. They're helping SaaS finance teams automate billing and revenue recognition, manage collections and payments, and put together investor grade reporting packages.

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Meet Adrian Aoun—an OG listener and one of Alphabet's best-kept secrets. He recently wound down Forward, his company that set out to reinvent the doctor's office with AI. He joins Brit, Dave, and Jess in this episode to explore the exit, Adrian's hardware + software play with CarePods, and what it means to create a generational company for healthcare. Also on the agenda: • is primary care venture-scalable? • are Elon & Trump BFFs?? • Optimus for the military??? We're also on ↓ X: https://twitter.com/moreorlesspod Instagram: https://instagram.com/moreorless Spotify: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/moreorlesspod Connect with us here: 1) Adrian Aoun: https://x.com/adrianaoun 2) Brit Morin: https://x.com/brit 3) Dave Morin: https://x.com/davemorin 4) Jessica Lessin: https://x.com/Jessicalessin 00:00:00 Trailer 00:01:17 Introduction 00:02:22 Navigating New York City 00:07:13 Some Silicon Valley history 00:11:05 More Or Less: Trump and Musk 00:15:36 Forward's Journey and Challenges 00:24:00 Healthcare Innovations and Market Shifts 00:30:07 Future of Healthcare and Business Models 00:43:39 Unwinding a company 00:47:31 Healthcare Technology Adoption 00:59:15 The Emotional and Logistical Aspects 01:01:55 Outro

Why is creating a proof of concept essential before launching into a full-scale animated project? In this clip from our LA Comic Con panel, we discuss how a well-crafted proof of concept can be crucial in securing funding, gaining audience interest, and refining creative vision before production. Using our film The Arbiters as a case study, we share valuable insights for indie filmmakers navigating this process. Explore additional resources with our supplemental material: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1Oy6Yv8EjyDSciPrtX9TBT8LAakyVpAeIlWdvNh_yT_s/edit?usp=sharing Support the project! Venmo @Phil-Svitek with a note including The Arbiters to receive the same perks as our Seed & Spark crowdfund contributors. (Original crowdfund link: https://seedandspark.com/fund/the-arbiters#story) Don't forget to like, share, and subscribe! Yours truly, Phil Svitek Filmmaker, author, podcaster & 360 Creative Coach ⁠http://philsvitek.com⁠

Karri Saarinen is the Co-Founder and CEO of Linear. The company has raised from some of the best in the business including Sequoia and Accel. Before founding Linear, Karri was the principal designer at Airbnb and the founding designer at Coinbase.  10 Lessons with One of Silicon Valley's Most In-Demand Founders: How to Become a Master Fundraiser: Why does Karri believe it is BS advice that founders should “always be raising”? What is Karri's biggest advice to founders on minimising dilution? What do most founders think they know about fundraising but do not? What is the best way to put your VCs to work? How can you give them homework to do? What has been the single best VC meeting Karri has had? What has been the worst VC meeting? Product and Growth: What does Karri mean when he says “founder must focus on quality growth over hypergrowth?” How does Karri advise founders on how soon to release and monetise their first product? Wait for platform ready or ship more feature products and monetise? What have been the single biggest product lessons for Karri from Airbnb and Coinbase? What are the most commons ways that growth plateaus? What breaks first? Karri AMA: Brian Armstrong or Brian Chesky; who would you invest in first? Would you sell Linear today for $3BN in cash? What do you know now that you wish you had known when you started? What did you believe that you now no longer believe?  

In this episode, Trevor Bragdon and Tarren Bragdon discuss why project fundraising is not a sustainable strategy for nonprofits. They compare project fundraising to a gift card that offers a one-time benefit but does not engage donors in the organization's overall mission. They explain that project fundraising can actually cost money and send a negative message internally. They emphasize the importance of having a compelling vision and avoiding one-off projects that distract from the organization's mission. They provide tips on how to pitch the big vision to donors and build long-term partnerships.TakeawaysProject fundraising is not a sustainable strategy for nonprofits as it reduces the organization's vision to one-off projects and can cost money.Donors who are engaged in the organization's overall mission are more likely to become long-term partners.When pitching to donors, focus on the problem you solve from their perspective, present a solution that feels safe or unique, and explain how it works in a concise and compelling way.Share success stories that demonstrate the impact of your organization's work and paint a vision of how lives will be improved in the future.Avoid project fundraising and instead focus on building relationships with donors based on the organization's big vision.To see all the show notes visit: https://www.7figurefundraising.com/podcast/ To learn more about fundraising and our training visit: 7FigureFundraising.com

Ranjan Roy from Margins is back for our weekly discussion of the latest tech news. We cover 1) OpenAI closing a $6.6 billion fundraise 2) A look at the investors, including Softbank, Tiger Global, Cathie Wood, and Altimeter 3) Will OpenAI need to raise again shortly? 4) Is an IPO next? 5) Investors can get their money back if OpenAI doesn't convert to a standard for profit company 6) What's next for OpenAI's relationship with Microsoft? 7) Meta's quiet election 8) Is social media's collision course with politics sad? 9) AI girlfriend apps on the rise 10) AI slop has taken over the internet 11) Ranjan's weird Facebook experience 12) Depression and bewilderment --- Enjoying Big Technology Podcast? Please rate us five stars ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ in your podcast app of choice. For weekly updates on the show, sign up for the pod newsletter on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/newsletters/6901970121829801984/ Want a discount for Big Technology on Substack? Here's 40% off for the first year: https://tinyurl.com/bigtechnology Questions? Feedback? Write to: bigtechnologypodcast@gmail.com

Akshay Kothari is Co-Founder at Notion, one of the fastest-growing companies of the last decade. Akshay has run every function in the company from sales, to marketing to finance and even led their fundraising efforts raising $340M+ from Sequoia, Index and Coatue with the latest round pricing them at $10BN. Before Notion, Akshay was VP Product at Linkedin for 5+ years, leading all of their content efforts. He joined LinkedIn when his previous company, Pulse, was acquired by LinkedIn in 2013. In Today's Episode with Akshay Kothari We Discuss: 1. Founder Mode, Veto Powers and Focus: Does Akshay agree with "founder mode"? What are the biggest downsides to founder mode that not enough people are discussing? Why does Akshay believe that the single greatest power of a founder is their "veto power"? What is the biggest opportunity that Notion jumped on that they should not have done? What is the biggest opportunity that Notion did not jump on that they should have jumped on? 2. Raising $50M @ $2BN Valuation: Why did Ivan and Akshay decide to do this raise when they did not even need the money? How did the fundraising process for this round go? Why did they choose Coatue and Index? Why did Sequoia say no to this round? With the benefit of hindsight, what does Akshay wish that they had done differently? 3. Raising $270M @ $10BN Valuation: How did Sequoia come back into the frame with this round? Why did they say yes here when they did not before? Why does Akshay believe that of all the investor brands, Sequoia is the most powerful? In what way does having Sequoia as an investor change the trajectory of the company? Is Akshay concerned about how he will be able to scale into the $10BN valuation? How does Akshay address the challenge of bringing new team members in with stock options priced at $10BN? How much of a blocker is that? 4. Boards and Social Media are F*******: How is the way in which boards are constructed broken? How does Akshay believe that boards should be constructed? What roles should founders hire for in their board members? Why is Akshay most concerned about the "Tiktokification of everything"? Why does Akshay believe that social media has never been more concerning?  

Would you pay $900 for a pair of new sneakers that were already dirty? Golden Goose is selling that, branding it “pre-distressed” — And they're about to IPO at a $3B valuation.Hollywood had its worst summer opening weekend at the box office since 1995 — But the “theater of the summer” is gonna be big: 4D movie theaters that you can smell, taste, and even feel.And Elon Musk just raised $6B for his startup, X.ai, to build the “Gigafactory of Compute” — He flexed his biggest competitive advantage: Fundraising.Plus, Google's AI just told people to put “glue” on their pizza — Because when it comes to Artificial Intelligence, AI is what it eats… and Google's AI is consuming strange content. $ON $AMC $TSLAWatch us on YouTubeGet the Saturday Newsletter: tboypod.com/newsletter Submit Shoutout Requests Submit The Best Fact YetFollow us: on InstagramAnd connect with us on Nick's LinkedIn & Jack's LinkedInAbout Us: The daily pop-biz news show making today's top stories your business. 15 minutes on the 3 biz stories you need, with fresh takes you can pretend you came up with — Pairs perfectly with your morning oatmeal ritual. Hosted by Jack Crivici-Kramer & Nick Martell.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.