Melanie Platt

Helping early-stage #founders fundraise before they can even whisper #seedround

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🌟 Seeking Co-founder? Maximizing Your Matching Process 🌟

😥 Finding the perfect co-founder is a challenge I've seen many startup friends and clients face.

It's like searching for a life partner – thrilling yet daunting. 😅

Wh…https://t.co/XHaQ5kan48 https://t.co/stPHCp0r0g

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Venture Studio vs. Incubator: Unveiling the Key Differences! 🔍

One of my clients recently asked me what the difference was between them. So, here's the scoop in hopes it's helpful!

🚀 Incubators: Think of them as a comprehensive toolkit for entrepreneu…https://t.co/NjtwmgjPG1

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🌟 Unlocking the Power of Your Founder Network for Strong Investor Introductions! 🚀

Sending countless cold emails, paying someone for intros or attending numerous events in the hope of connecting with investors can be draining and time-consuming for fou…https://t.co/eOGpYmLM7F

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👩‍💻 Leading this workshop for Techstars Oakland powered by J.P. Morgan was the highlight of my week!

Thrilled to hear such positive feedback about the workshop. Witnessing their engagement and enthusiasm throughout the session was truly the cherry on…https://t.co/eSXw79OLQd

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💡 What do Slack, Youtube, and Yelp have in common? All of them started with ideas that initially tanked.

However, it wasn't just luck that enabled them to become unicorn companies.

Their success can be attributed to two crucial factors:

1️⃣ Taking…https://t.co/5AGzAHBD1V

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In case you missed it, last week I hosted a webinar alongside @willsacks on "How to Create A Standout Pitch Deck That Gets You Funded" and it was a huge success with over 200 sign ups!

We talked about some key topics like:

🚀 Wh…https://t.co/kl98Ft85nt https://t.co/MIGR5AFs8J

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📣 Calling all Sales Closers! 🚀
Are you a dynamic and results-driven individual with a passion for closing deals?

I'm actively seeking a top-notch Sales Closer to join our extraordinary team! 💼

Think someone you know might be a good fit? Tag them in…https://t.co/8F9MrpPY63

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🚀 Here's What VCs Look for at the Early Stages of Your Company:

1. Can you build a venture-scale business in this market?
2. Is this the right team to build that business?

💭 Couple thoughts on this.

Before you start pitching to VCs, it's crucial to…https://t.co/4cd9ojKOla

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By the time I reach slide 3 of a company's pitch deck, I can usually tell whether I'm interested in meeting with them or not.

You need to be able to capture someones attention in the first few slides or else you'll lose them.

✅…https://t.co/95avb5WVs5 https://t.co/JeHCKN3ZXP

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You can now find my pitch deck services listed on OpenVC!

A platform that connects founders with investors.

They provide founders with an investor list, a fundraising CRM, and a deck hosting solution.

OpenVC is free to use for both sides. Similar to L…https://t.co/2aBNENJmpj

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Since launching Pitch Hackerz, I’ve helped founders raise over $500M. 🫣🤑 https://t.co/27IgMqJNpY

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🤔 Thinking of adding 'AI-powered' to your company's description?

You might want to think twice before jumping on the AI bandwagon!

Sure, AI is hot right now, and investors are attracted to the buzzword like moths to a flame. 🔥

But just slapping 'A…https://t.co/uDbQjkqEp1

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An actual scam text I received yesterday 😂

If the real @MaelleGavet ever needs anything though … I’ll be sure to respond! 😎

#scamalert #startupcommunity https://t.co/KnquoZ6MO0

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Getting to know Techstars Oakland powered by J.P. Morgan inaugural cohort has been an absolute delight!

It's inspiring to witness such a talented group of driven founders across a diverse range of sectors and geographies, and I can't wait to see what th…https://t.co/In5v5lsPtf

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The founders I mentor frequently ask me how they can enhance the likelihood of their business succeeding.

My answer is always agility.

Only by pivoting and refining relentlessly can startups achieve the holy grail of Product-Market Fit.

Douglas Leone…https://t.co/T2FeFLs8Kf

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Looking forward to supporting founders as a Mentor at Techstars alongside @enjoysjuice and the Techstars Oakland team! https://t.co/zJdXAUeL1r

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A shoutout to all #founders ! When creating your email #pitchdeck, consolidate your deck down to 13 slides MAX. If you have additional info, you can always attach it to the appendix and share in a separate doc. Keep it simple ya'll #VentureBros #investing #GoWokeGoBroke

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Despite the volatility in the global economy, #VC firms are still actively looking for innovative #startups to invest in. But competition is fierce, so #founders need to have a compelling story and a strong value proposition to stand out.

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I support the Mensarius Oath for ethical investing created by @govclab https://t.co/3KAwCz10Eq #MensariusOath

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I support the Mensarius Oath for ethical investing created by @govclab . https://t.co/3KAwCz10Eq #MensariusOath #VC #investing