Today we’re talking about how just one investor can essentially fill up your entire round. Of course, they could simply write a check for the whole amount, but that’s quite rare and it’s actually advisable to have a few different investors, even if you have lots of demand.

If you’re fortunate enough to be generating strong demand before demo day — you don’t need much to complete the fundraising process, but it certainly helps if these materials are great.

In the latest Pitch Practice session, Ohi Dibua and Andy Nguyen demonstrated a collaborative pitch for OurFit! Strong synergy between the founders and good preparation evident.

As a manager, repetition is critical. It’s all too easy to assume your key messages have sunk in after communicating them once. Unfortunately, you will have to regularly reinforce priorities and goals to maintain your team’s focus.

Today, we’re talking about preparing for your accelerator program interview. They require unique preparation because it’s different from a standard pitch.

Today we’re talking about getting recommendations from Alumni for your accelerator program application. These recommendations are very important, but there is some nuance.

Today, we’re talking about how to describe your traction when applying to an accelerator program.

In our Founder Spotlight this month, we highlight Denzil Eden, the Founder and CEO behind Smarty, the AI that coordinates your calendar!

If you’re trying to build something new, you’re probably going to have to do some cold email outreach at some point. Most people are tempted to send zillions of spam messages, hoping volume will become leads.

Today we’re talking about how to describe yourself and your co-founders when applying to an accelerator program.

Another great Pitch Practice session in the books! This time, Yuru Guo joined us with her pitch for her popular catering startup Hey! Food is Ready.

Today, we’re talking about how to effectively demo your startup when applying to an accelerator program, and these rules apply whether you’re in person or providing a video.

Navigating startup sales can be daunting, requiring more than just a stellar product. It demands strategic planning, tenacity, and deep customer insights. To simplify this process, we’ve curated our top 5 most popular posts on key topics.

Today we’re talking about the first part of most accelerator applications — describing what your company does.

In the latest Pitch Practice, we review Crane HR, a promising startup in the HR space. Discover what they nailed, where they can improve, and how they can level up to win investors over.

With a difficult macro environment, many startups are struggling to fundraise, making the prospect of selling your company increasingly attractive.

Today, we’re talking about patents when you’re just starting your company.

Today we’re talking about the “move fast and break things” philosophy. 15 years ago, this was the mantra for success. It was on the wall at Facebook, long before it became “Meta” and a Trillion dollar company.