FeelTheBoot

Helping you transform into the CEO you want to become. Advice for entrepreneurs from a founder / advisor / investor / scientist.

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🎉 Can you believe it? Episode 💯of #FeelTheBoot is just around the corner! 🎙️🎂

We want to make it extra special and meaningful, so tell us, what topics should we tackle for this milestone episode?

Don't keep it to yourself – reply with your suggestions! 👇🔥
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Is the model economically viable? 🤷
Does the startup’s financial model make sense?
I have seen a lot of companies that can never be profitable, even in theory.

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Validation of the Problem and Solution? 🤷Angel 101
Did the founder validate the problem they are solving and demand for their solution?
Remember, hope is not a strategy!

Learn more about Angel investing at https://t.co/BeeZYsoDOa
#startup #fundraising #angelinvestor #VC

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Branding & Positioning Expert and “Feral Thinker” Mara Rada shares her insights into why these elements are vital for emerging companies.
Check out the interview here https://t.co/wvCU8ENFto
#startups #founder #entrepreneur #branding #positioning #FeelTheBoot

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💸 The Economics of Angel Investing
How does portfolio size relate to investor returns?
Why should you go for home runs even if that means more strikeouts?
https://t.co/eZzM96qfpq
#startups #founder #angelinvesting #venturecapital #VC #FeelTheBoot

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Traction is one of the most important factors in my angel investment decisions.
You need to demonstrate it, even if you are pre-revenue.

Get more startup fundraising tips at https://t.co/FJ1K04Iw1L
#startup #founder #entrepreneur #angelinvestor #VentureCapital #VC #FeelTheBoot

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Don’t waste precious pitch time explaining the problem you solve.
If the investor does not get it quickly, they are unlikely to write a check.

Get more startup fundraising tips at https://t.co/lslBGkP6Jm
#startup #founder #entrepreneur #fundraising #angelinvestor #VentureCapital

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You want to attract and, retain top talent, but as a startup you can’t pay top dollar. So what can you do?
In this episode, I explain my top eight non-monetary employee incentives and rewards!
https://t.co/9L12qhn7bc
#startup #founder #employeeincentives #feeltheboot

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Only a tiny fraction of business are appropriate for angel investment or VC.
How can you differentiate between a good company and a good investment?

Learn more about Angel investing at https://t.co/BeeZYsoDOa
#startup #fundraising #angelinvestor #VentureCapital #VC #FeelTheBoot

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Your competition includes much more than you might think.
Make sure you address the full competitive landscape in your competition slide.

Get more startup fundraising tips at https://t.co/lslBGkP6Jm
#startup #founder #entrepreneur #fundraising #angelinvestor #VentureCapital #VC

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It’s easy to get thousands of investment pitches each year.
But, there is no way you can look at each in detail.
Here’s how I approach the first cut

Get more Angel investing tips at https://t.co/BeeZYsoDOa
#startup #fundraising #angelinvestor #VentureCapital #VC #FeelTheBoot

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The competition slide trips up a lot of founders.
Show me why customers value you over the competition by highlighting benefits.

Get more startup fundraising tips at https://t.co/lslBGkP6Jm
#startup #entrepreneur #fundraising #angelinvestor #VentureCapital #VC #FeelTheBoot

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13 Key Considerations for Evaluating Angel Deals 💰Angel Investing 101
How to quickly eliminate the losers,
and identify companies worthy of further due diligence.
https://t.co/MutPq3N11h

#AngelInvesting #VentureCapital #StartupInvesting #FeelTheBoot

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Founders frequently screw up their market size slide.
Investors need to know that you can grow to be a huge company.
If you get it wrong, they will walk away.

Get more startup fundraising tips at https://t.co/lslBGkP6Jm
#startup #fundraising #angelinvestor #VC #FeelTheBoot

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Hustle culture pervades startup culture, but I think it brings some significant downsides.
What do you think about this trend and its impact on founders?

Get more startup insights at https://t.co/YQIGkm7cjv
#startup #founder #entrepreneur #Hustle #FeelTheBoot

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Many negotiations break down into a tug of war over a single issue.
But, we want many different things from most deals.
You can often pivot the discussion to get passed the deadlock.

Learn more about running your startup at https://t.co/n6vxJo8mpE
#startup #founder #negotiation

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The most important part of negotiation is knowing when to walk away.
If you don’t have a plan B, then you will take whatever they offer.
And just hope they have mercy.

Get startup advice at https://t.co/W5oBPh6OSl
#startup #founder #entrepreneur #negotiation #BATNA #WalkAway

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Your first instinct may be to ask if a potential customer wants your solution.
Unfortunately, they usually say yes, but probably won’t buy.

Get startup advice at https://t.co/W5oBPh6OSl
#startup #founder #sales #CustomerInterview #MarketValidation #entrepreneur #FeelTheBoot

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Most founders set absurd expectations for themselves.
Causing burnout for them and for their team

Get my free startup advice at https://t.co/W5oBPh6OSl
#startups #founder #worklife #entrepreneur #FeelTheBoot

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How have you solved the startup paradox in your company?
That time when you need money to build your MVP,
but nobody will invest until you have an MVP and traction.

Get my free startup advice at https://t.co/W5oBPh6OSl
#startups #founder #fundraising #pitchdeck #FeelTheBoot