networking pitching startup founder 
Dream It
MARCH 6, 2020
Berman comes from a real estate background, and he co-founded Camber Creek after realizing an opportunity to “create a double alpha situation,” both investing in high-growth startups and using those startups to improve the operations of his own real estate portfolio. You should pitch how to get higher rents.
Both Sides of the Table
OCTOBER 15, 2009
M y company had raised a seed round of capital in late 1999 even before either of us were full time in the company (ominous side note: on the way to pitch our seed investor, Delta Partners, a man walking right in front of me died of a massive heart attack making me late to the meeting. True story.)
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TechCrunch
JANUARY 14, 2023
The venture firm, which just closed a $150 million fund in May 2022 , is launching what it describes as a common application for pre-seed startup founders. Here’s how it works: Afore Capital has an accelerator-like program, Afore Alpha, that offers a standard pre-seed deal to founders.
Both Sides of the Table
OCTOBER 3, 2011
My guess is that probably only 2-3 out of every hundred pitches I receive are from women. But this coming generation is much more likely to be inspired by The Social Network and want to be entrepreneurs. The latest entrepreneur who has been pitching me, Shahed Khan , is only 16! But then the truth sets in. Even at 18.
Both Sides of the Table
AUGUST 30, 2014
Improving startup productivity ? How to network better ? Startup psychology / confidence ? I am VERY careful in board meetings and in startup pitches to tell entrepreneurs, “I feel very strongly about my opinion on this topic. On recruiting there is “ Attitude over Aptitude ” 7. Fund raising ?
TechCrunch
DECEMBER 16, 2022
If you’ve read anything about pitching your company, you’ve probably come across advice that says that you need a warm introduction to an investor. Without a doubt, a good, friendly introduction — ideally from a founder they’ve already invested in — is the best way to get on the radar of an investor.
This is going to be BIG.
JUNE 5, 2013
Ride sharing service SideCar was recently the target of a NYC police sting that resulted in two cars being impounded--cars belonging to drivers in their network offering rides to people. But do we need government playing the same exact role when loosely constructed networks can serve that same purpose. It''s better for drivers, too.
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