We debunk the 90 day myth to raising capital.

Are you a magician or pickpocket? Do you get in front of an investor audience, say abracadabra, wave your hands, and hope to transfer money from an investor’s pocket to yours? Well, most investors will get wise to your attempted sleight of hand before the end of your pitch. Will you be found out and get a “no”? Magician or Pickpocket? Many founders come across during investor meetings as magicians or pickpockets. They get excited, increase their speaking volume, speaking spee

Being in the details is great for some jobs. For CEOs, it can be a death sentence. We're going to help keep you alive by taking you above the minutia for a flight in a unique aircraft. Since I became certified to fly gyrocopters last month, I have a metaphor that I like to use when I’m working with clients. To do this, I take my clients “up” in a metaphorical gyrocopter and “fly” them above the details. Ready to take a trip with our founder? Process Last week, our founder wa

In prior posts, we discussed that you need an outline business plan, strategic financial planning model, and a company presentation to raise capital. For each of these pieces, being too “in the details” or too “in the clouds” can cause your raise and company to fail. This week we'll address being too in the details. When looking at how people work, have you ever had this thought about one of your managers? I’m tired of being micromanaged! She’s on my ass every day about the d