What’s even more important than an MBA when you’re a founder on the lookout for funding?

What’s one obvious mistake many founders don’t even realize they’re making when fundraising?

What simple exercise will help you find the best sources of capital for where YOUR startup is right now?
In this episode, Marie Meslin, former president and Executive Director of The Capital Network, talks about the one critical factor founders must focus on, easy-to-avoid mistakes founders make, tips to sharpen your fundraising strategy, and much more.

Episode Highlights

1. The one secret you MUST understand as a founder, even more than having an MBA
2. How to improve your fundraising effectiveness with one mindset change
3. Two critical components of leadership in fundraising
4. The one blindingly obvious thing founders miss when pitching, and how to avoid it
5. How to instantly increase your confidence AND your odds when fundraising
6. The core element every investor is looking for about how your startup solves the problem
7. How to get better at the uncomfortable conversations around money
8. What one element to n ever ignore when getting funding
9. How to apply the investment mindset in your network building and pitching
10. The one rule you must never forget when taking advice, even from investors