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Ungatekeeping Venture Capital with Kate McAndrew
How do you unlock the elusive world of venture capital and make sure you’re putting your best foot forward as a founder? It’s more than just having a great idea or a slick pitch deck. It’s about being able to express your authentic self honestly and openly to investors – and yes, having a LinkedIn profile helps.
In this episode, Kate McAndrew is here to ungatekeep the VC world, sharing insights on cofounder splits, due diligence, and what funders really want to see. Plus, we get into self-care with high ROI, the power of branding through feminine archetypes, and why it’s sometimes necessary to say “no.” Ready to decode the VC game? Let’s go!
What’s in this episode:
[00:00] Intro
[01:27] Why cofounders shouldn’t necessarily have equal splits
[02:40] What due diligence looks like in VC funding (and how your LinkedIn profile factors in)
[08:00] Why refusing to have a LinkedIn profile is an outdated perspective
[11:51] What VC funders are actually looking for in a founder
[15:00] The Goddess Guide to Branding and the feminine archetypes it lays out for companies and start-ups
[25:18] Why self-care is crucial and finding self-care with the best ROI for you
[32:51] Reframing and getting comfortable with saying “no”
[39:39] Why Kate doesn’t get out of bed for less than a billion dollars
Hang out with me and get access to everything you need to crush it in your career on my Patreon. Join now for access to dozens of tutorials, tips, resources, and subscriber-only podcasts for only $10 a month!
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How do you unlock the elusive world of venture capital and make sure you’re putting your best foot forward as a founder? It’s more than just having a great idea or a slick pitch deck. It’s about being able to express your authentic self honestly and openly to investors – and yes, having a LinkedIn profile helps.
In this episode, Kate McAndrew is here to ungatekeep the VC world, sharing insights on cofounder splits, due diligence, and what funders really want to see. Plus, we get into self-care with high ROI, the power of branding through feminine archetypes, and why it’s sometimes necessary to say “no.” Ready to decode the VC game? Let’s go!
What’s in this episode:
[00:00] Intro
[01:27] Why cofounders shouldn’t necessarily have equal splits
[02:40] What due diligence looks like in VC funding (and how your LinkedIn profile factors in)
[08:00] Why refusing to have a LinkedIn profile is an outdated perspective
[11:51] What VC funders are actually looking for in a founder
[15:00] The Goddess Guide to Branding and the feminine archetypes it lays out for companies and start-ups
[25:18] Why self-care is crucial and finding self-care with the best ROI for you
[32:51] Reframing and getting comfortable with saying “no”
[39:39] Why Kate doesn’t get out of bed for less than a billion dollars
Hang out with me and get access to everything you need to crush it in your career on my Patreon. Join now for access to dozens of tutorials, tips, resources, and subscriber-only podcasts for only $10 a month!
Connect with Kate McAndrew
Connect with Kate on LinkedIn
Visit the Baukunst website
Get the Goddess Guide to Branding
Connect with Courtney
Courses
Newsletter
TikTok
Linkedin
Twitter
YouTube
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