Episode description
Episode description
Ready to raise your seed round but unsure how to de-risk for investors? Discover strategies to avoid pitfalls and secure early-stage funding confidently.
In this week's episode, our experts hosts Yaniv Bernstein and Chris Saad explore:
- What a seed round truly entails
- 5 areas you need to de-risk your seed round
- Common misconceptions and mistakes founders make
- Why traction is not the same as revenue
- How to ensure your valuation reflects your startup’s potential
- Investor pitch tips to share the effective use of your funds
- The importance of selecting investors who share your vision
Whether you're a first-time founder or a seasoned entrepreneur, this episode will share the insights needed to de-risk your seed round and optimize your valuation for future success.
TSP Podcasts Episodes on Fundraising to Explore:
- Edu: Startup Storytelling - F*ck the Slides w/ Nir Zavaro: https://www.tsp.show/edu-startup-storytelling-fck-the-slides-w-nir-zavaro/
- Edu: [LIVE] Startup Storytelling Pt 2 - The Perfect Pitch: https://www.tsp.show/edu-live-startup-storytelling-pt-2-the-perfect-pitch/
- Edu: Fundraising Basics Part 1 - How To Find The Smart Money: https://www.tsp.show/replay-edu-fundraising-basics-part-1-how-to-find-the-smart-money/
- Edu: Fundraising Basics Part 2 - Avoid Selling Yourself Short: https://www.tsp.show/edu-fundraising-basics-part-2-avoid-selling-yourself-short/
- Edu: Fundraising Basics Part 3 - Crafting your pitch https://www.tsp.show/edu-fundraising-basics-part-3-crafting-your-pitch/
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Credits
Editor: Justin McArthur
Content Strategist: Carolina Franco https://www.linkedin.com/in/francocarolina/
Intro Voice: Jeremiah Owyang