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Welcome to part two of our series on how to monetize new products where we’ll cover market analysis
The art of putting thoughts on paper (and why you should prioritize it).
Why do we (and other VCs) care about this? What makes a sales cycle “long?” And why is it relevant for founders?
When it comes to successful pitch decks, less is always more.
Learn how to set your business up for success with three tips from fellow founder and business ops wiz, Susie Trujillo.
Find out why one of the best ways a startup can level-up their revenue is to create a new product.
Plus, learn how to leverage your personal brand to access and win the best deals.
The Deck Doctors dive deeper into Senpai's pitch deck and makeover the market slide.
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.
One day your LPs will want their money back, and this is what you’ll have to do
Asking for a Hustler
Deck feedback for Senpai
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.
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.
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.
The sorting of data is something every startup should learn how to do (and do well). We can help!
It may seem hard to believe, but we did in fact invest in a cat-sitting platform called Meowtel. Find out why we said yes.
Asking for a Hustler
Deck Feedback for Movmi
In this week's video, the Docs dive into Movmi, an animation automation company that aims is to simplify and expedite the animation process for animators and game developers.
Learn how to onboard dozens of repeat buyers and maintain a viable business.
Why do investors care about investing on a pre-money vs post-money valuation? There’s more of a difference than you may think.
Most business emails are hard to read and way too long. Here's a formula that will help make your emails more effective and successful.
Myo Impact thinks about investing differently (than most of us) by NOT chasing a few massive returns. Here's a story of how they're doing things their own way.
Asking for a Hustler
Deck Feedback for Worksense
The Deck Docs dive into a pitch deck from Worksense and offer solutions to make it more dymanic.
What do Camp Hustle tickets cost and why are they priced that way?