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Early stage startups don't get investors unless they can prove that they have at least the potential to make ton of revenue. But if you don't have revenue, how can you prove your worth to prospective VCs and angel investors? You need to show that you have a thesis or strategy for earning meaningful revenue.

Why do we (and other VCs) care about this? What makes a sales cycle “long?” And why is it relevant for founders?
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Learn how to set your business up for success with three tips from fellow founder and business ops wiz, Susie Trujillo.
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What is the company worth? How do you determine its value … especially when you have little (or no) revenue?

We know you’re unique, but do LPs? If you’re going to raise a fund, your investors will want to know how you stand out from the crowd.

Getting an offer from an investor is every founder's dream, right? Before you accept, follow these steps to ensure you're building your ideal cap table.

In this episode, the Deck Doctors dive deep into the world of presentation design with a live demo of creating a pitch deck slide for Senpai, an innovative dating app for anime enthusiasts.
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You know what’s funny about starting a company? Even at the beginning, you're often asked about how you plan to end it.

Let's say you walk into a casino with $95. You can make two bets. Which bet do you pick? And more importantly ... why?

We're wrapping up the founder-led sales series with this can't-miss installment on how to raise your first $100 million.

This investor believed that D2C healthcare companies needed two things to be successful. Ora Group had them both.

The Docs pull tips from Venboo, Rutabaga, Dataravel and Salestable to show you how to nail your competitor slide decks.
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Creating positive team culture doesn’t have to be hard. Give our tried-and-true theory for building a cohesive, uplifting team a go!

Everything you need to know about the democratization of venture capital. Plus, why it's never been easier to be a VC.

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