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[Chase Ballard @chaseballard]

A growing product is tangible proof your concept has real-world value and you're working towards product-market fit.

It's the evidence that strengthens your pitch to investors.

[Josh Miller @joshm]

The original sketch for @ArcInternet, circa late 2019

[Chase Ballard @chaseballard]

8/ 🤝The Ask
Scrintal is looking for a partner with a global mindset and connections, expertise in product-led growth, and a strong SaaS focus.

[Chase Ballard @chaseballard]

7/ 🛣️Vision and Roadmap
Not strictly a vision slide, but Scrintal effectively includes a roadmap for the company and product while showing comparisons for similar valuations — helping investors understand the company's direction.

[Chase Ballard @chaseballard]

4/ 🎯Value Proposition
Scrintal's value proposition resonates with investors through a mental model of think, develop, and share. Scrintal aims to streamline the currently scattered and complex workflow.

[Chase Ballard @chaseballard]

3/ 💡The Solution
Scrintal's app represents a shift from traditional tools like Notion and Docs. While the pitch could benefit from a demo, once users experience the app, there's an "aha" moment as they realize its potential in organizing and connecting their thoughts.

[Harry Stebbings @HarryStebbings]

I dare you to do a fun experiment with your team today.

Get in front of a whiteboard and ask your team:

If Mr Beast were to be CEO of our business today. What would he do?

See what happens...

[Steph from OpenVC @StephNass]

Slide 2 - Growing 300% MoM.

Slide 8 - Current MRR: $963

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[Nichole Wischoff @NWischoff]

If you don’t like long enterprise sales cycles you should never raise a venture fund.

[Harry Stebbings @HarryStebbings]

You have to create flywheels in your business.

When I started the 20VC, I’d ask each guest, name three amazing people you think would be great for 20VC?

When I fundraised I asked every LP who committed, name 3 others that think like you & would be great?

Always flywheel.

[Harry Stebbings @HarryStebbings]

Three questions to ask when taking new investors:

1. No assholes rule. Life is too short.

2. Build your cap table as you would a sports team. Everyone with a specific position. What are they world class at?

3. Is the check size meaningful to them? Will they work when asked?