How to Get to 'Yes' When Raising Software Startup Funding

In this episode of ENO8 Answers, I dive into a key topic for software startup founders: preparing to raise capital and what you should know before speaking to investors. I originally gave this presentation live at Dallas Startup Week; we received great feedback, so I wanted to record it for those of you who couldn’t attend.
Throughout the video, I break down critical elements of securing funding, from bootstrapping and angel investing to more formal venture capital rounds. But more importantly, I focus on the two main barriers you’ll face when raising funds: investor concerns with 1) the founder and 2) the product.
This episode is packed with actionable insights:
• How clarity creates confidence - and why confidence is critical when talking to investors
• The difference between a Minimum Viable Product (MVP) and a Minimum Lovable Product (MLP) and why the latter could be the key to winning over users and investors.
• Ten critical questions you must be able to answer before seeking capital - covering everything from defining your end users to ensuring you have a clear roadmap for launch.
Whether you’re just starting or looking to scale your startup, this episode will help you gain the clarity you need to get investors to say "Yes."
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Good luck on your product development journey - and let us know how we can help!