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Any founders interested in pitching my friends at Plains Ventures tomorrow? They are an early-stage VC that invests in entrepreneurs and innovative technology between the coasts. 💰 Check Size: $250K - $1M Comment "DM" below. Happy to get you connected.

Any founders interested in pitching Innospark tomorrow? Check size: $250K - $3M

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Founders need diversification too. Building a startup is already incredibly hard and risky. Don’t buy into the rhetoric that VCs often use to push founders to go "all-in" on their companies. This approach often serves investors more than founders, adding pressure that can actually hurt productivity. Founders perform better when they’re not carrying the burden that if their company fails, they lose everything. Just as we advise everyone else, founders should be well-diversified. You should not go into massive debt to fund your company. You should have a salary, invest in the stock market, and own real estate. The idea that founders should risk it all is outdated and often rooted in VC incompetence, not your best interest. Founders, please prioritize your financial and emotional stability for yourself and your family alongside your startup journey. A better you will make a better company for all stakeholders. Have a blessed day.

Venture activity is back up. Founders, here are some things you should know: 1. Traction is key – You still need strong traction to capture investors' interest. This hasn't changed. 2. Invest in design – High-quality design for your deck and product can make a strong impression and help close potential investors. Between $500 - $5K is the appropriate budget. Anything less or more is likely too low quality or overpriced. 3. Warm introductions – They only work if the introducer genuinely believes your business is a good fit for the investor. Someone that doesn't know you likely won't do an intro, don't waste your time. 4. Understand the investment process – No investor commits on the first meeting. Always ask about the investor's process so you know how to navigate it (and confirm if you’re even in the running). 5. Bad actors – Some investors are simply bad people, stay away from them and warn other founders about them. Have a blessed day, and good luck in your raise.

I've been seeing so many great companies in the Future of Work space. This is a sector I've build a lot of conviction around and will actively be deploying to. If you are improving the way people work and make money, please reach out. I'd love to learn more about your company.

Setting a reasonable closing date—and sticking to it—is one of the most powerful moves you can make in your fundraise. In today’s market, rounds are taking longer to close, and investors often lack urgency for most deals that come across their desks. By establishing a clear close date a few months or several weeks out, you create a sense of urgency that encourages investors to make a decision. Share that date at the end of your first meeting and keep investors updated on your progress on both your company and the round as the date approaches. This is the proper way to create FOMO. And remember, even if you don’t hit your fundraising goal by that date, it’s perfectly fine. You can have multiple closes for your round—just like VCs do. Repeat this process until you’ve reached your target, then do a final close so you can get back to work, building your company. I hope this simple, yet practical tip helps you in your fundraising journey. Have a blessed day!

I'm looking to invest $250K in 1-2 new startups by the end of the year. If you think I’d make a good addition to your cap table, I’d love to hear from you! I'm going to try my best to speak with as many founders as possible over the next 2 months.

We'll be returning with our weekly office hours starting next week with an updated calendar of scheduled investors. Going forward you will be able to see who's coming in advance here: lu.ma/getfunded See you all next week!

Any founders interested in connecting with the team at the Techstars Boston Accelerator? They invest up to $120K each into 12 early stage companies and are actively selecting founders for their upcoming cohort. Happy to get you connected.

We’re thrilled to welcome @WaraichMatt, Investment Associate at @CortadoVentures, as a speaker at the Sports, Tech, and Venture Summit! Matt will be joining us for our "Founder x Funder Fireside" discussion. Matt’s support for this summit has been incredible, and he brings a lot of great insight as a prior founder turned funder to the event. You can learn more and RSVP for a free ticket here (while supplies last): sportstechandventure.com/.

Over the past few months we've been working on putting together the Sports, Tech, and Venture Summit happening on Sept. 6-7th in Tulsa. We will be discussing the intersection of Professional Sports, Technology, and Venture Capital. This event is in partnership with Richard Sherman's organization, The Players Company, Tulsa Sports Commission, Plain Sight, Tulsa Remote, Serac Ventures and fantastic supporters like Regent Bank, Endeavor, Cortado Ventures, and others. This is a free event for the community to interact with pro athletes, entrepreneurs, and investors from across the country, but we have a limited number of tickets. If interested in joining, you can RSVP for your free ticket while supplies last here: sportstechandventure.com See you all in Tulsa!

Any founders interested in pitching a venture scout in my network? He scouts for over 30 different firms writing checks between $250K - $1.5M at the Pre-Seed and Seed stage. I'd love to get you connected. (Comment Below 👇🏿)