Fundraising can feel like a full-time job on top of your full-time job. How do you find the right investors, craft a pitch that commands attention, and create the urgency needed to close your round before you run out of runway?

In this episode of DeepMind Notes, we unpack the complete playbook for raising your Seed or Series A round. This is a step-by-step guide to the real-world process, from strategic timing to avoid investor 'dead zones' to the 10/90 rule for targeting the right VC partner who will champion your vision.

Learn how to transform your pitch from a simple presentation into a compelling story of an 'inevitable victor.' We'll show you how to master the 'live performance' of a pitch, handle any question with unapologetic confidence, and use meeting sequencing to create real momentum and close your round.

✅ In this episode, you will learn:

- The Real Process of a Seed & Series A Fundraise

- Fundraising Timeline: When to Pitch and When to Wait

- The 10/90 Rule: How to Target the Right VC Partner

- Pitch Perfect: Preparing for a Flawless Live Performance

- The Power of Storytelling: Becoming the "Inevitable Victor"

- The Metrics and Proof Points That VCs Actually Want

- 7 Common Fundraising Traps and How to Avoid Them

- The Strategy: How to Sequence Meetings to Create Urgency

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