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In the ever-evolving landscape of business communication, platforms like WhatsApp are no longer just messaging apps but have transformed into powerful platforms enabling businesses to connect with their customers in groundbreaking ways. In the latest episode of Startups in Focus, our Managing Director Carlos Espinal and our Principal Felix Martinez, dive deep into this topic with Tarek Khalil a...

In this episode, Carlos interviews General Stanley McChrystal, a distinguished military leader with 34 years of experience commanding at a four-star level, including significant roles in Iraq and Afghanistan. They discuss General McChrystal's career, including his extensive awards like the Defense Distinguished Service Medal. General McChrystal shares his post-military endeavors, including foun...

The latest episode of Startups in Focus features Leonid Feinberg, founder of Verax, a Seedcamp-backed company that provides enterprise-grade trust solutions for generative AI. Having a strong background in security and cloud services, including a previous company acquired by Amazon, Leonid shares insights on managing AI-related risks and offers practical advice for future customers regarding AI...

In a new episode of Startups in Focus, our Managing Partner Carlos Espinal is joined by Ryan Donnelly, co-founder and CEO of Enzai, an AI governance platform that allows organisations to adopt best-in-class AI governance policies and measure against them. They discuss: - the impact of AI as a technological revolution similar to the mobile shift, dotcom boom, and web invention - the importance o...

Carlos and Kate delve into the considerations and risks associated with preemptive rounds, offering advice for founders facing exciting yet time-consuming opportunities to pursue them. They also emphasize the importance of calibration and the impact on product development and fundraising efforts are highlighted, emphasizing the need for careful decision-making. Watch the full conversation here:...

Carlos and Kate discuss the importance of authenticity and human elements in storytelling, emphasizing the need for genuine emotions and trust in conveying your storry effectively. Watch the full conversation here: sdca.mp/FFG_series Find out more about the Fundraising Field Guide: sdca.mp/FFG_2024

Carlos and Kate explore the process of evaluating investors and building relationships with them, emphasizing the importance of understanding expectations and compatibility throughout the company's life cycle. Watch the full conversation here: sdca.mp/FFG_series Find out more about the Fundraising Field Guide: sdca.mp/FFG_2024

Carlos and Kate discuss the most common mistakes founders make at the early stages of fundraising. They explore mistakes related to first impressions and action steps before, during, and after meeting investors, and the importance of incremental buy-in and responsiveness in engaging with investors. Watch the full conversation here: sdca.mp/FFG_series Find out more about the Fundraising Field Gu...

Carlos and Kate discuss the intricacies of valuations during a fundraise, highlighting the relationship between the amount raised, company valuation, dilution, market influence, and founder control. Watch the full conversation here: sdca.mp/FFG_series Find out more about the Fundraising Field Guide: sdca.mp/FFG_2024

Carlos analyses the concept of timing the market for fundraisers and emphasizes the importance of focusing on the customer to achieve success in the sector. He highlights that being the best company in the sector and having customers' love is key in setting the desired terms for fundraising. Watch the full conversation here: sdca.mp/FFG_series Find out more about the Fundraising Field Guide: sd...

Kate and Carlos discuss the importance of determining how much to raise in the early stage of company building. They highlight the complexities involved in deciding the funding amount, the impact on valuation, company operations, and the perception of success. They also delve into the risks associated with raising too little or too much money, how it can affect the company's future, and the inf...

Carlos explains the concept of addressing the 'elephant in the room,' which refers to addressing obvious issues that can distract people if left unaddressed. Learn why it is important to identify and deflate these ‘elephants’ in various scenarios, particularly in pitches to investors. Watch the full conversation here: sdca.mp/FFG_series Find out more about the Fundraising Field Guide: sdca.mp/F...

Carlos shares his insights on the key aspects a founder should address in their pitch deck when raising funds. He emphasize the importance of clarity, team background, target customers, and the purpose of the funds raised. Learn about why the quality of the presentation matters and how it impacts investor perception. Watch the full conversation here: sdca.mp/FFG_series Find out more about the F...

Learn why making a good first impression when fundraising is essential. Carlos and Kate discuss the elements of communication, outreach, preparation for investor meetings, and more. Watch the full conversation here: sdca.mp/FFG_series Find out more about the Fundraising Field Guide: sdca.mp/FFG_2024

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