Startup Sensations

How Do The Best Founders Secure VC Investment?


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Managing a funding raising process is challenging, stressful and time consuming for all founders and CEOs.

Dr Reuben Wilcock, Head of Ventures at Blackfinch, a UK based VC, shares his advice for all startup leaders to ensure they pitch effectively for investment, avoiding typical mistakes. 

In this episode, we discuss the importance of having the right team characteristics and the best approach to securing VC funding. Key points include:

  • Having ‘Hustler’, ‘Hipster’ and ‘Hacker’ team attributes
  • How to avoid typical founder mistakes when pitching
  • The importance of the ‘diversity of thought’
  • The future of entrepreneurship in the era of AI
  • https://blackfinch.ventures/

    https://www.linkedin.com/in/dr-reuben-wilcock-489a75/

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    Startup SensationsBy Bulent Osman & Shelley Bays