Ideas Last · 2022-08-02 · 41 min
Nathan Beckford helps startups with strategy, finance, BD, and venture/exit issues. Described as the “wingman to startup CEOs” and as “Biz Dev / CFO to go”, he specializes in pitching deals, raising capital, and getting sh*t done. Nathan is the CEO of Foundersuite, used by 2500+ startups worldwide to bring structure, speed, and efficiency to fundraising and investor relations. KEY TAKEAWAYS FROM THE EPISODE 01:14 The story behind Foundersuite 04:32 The power of financial models for your startup 09:05 Common mistakes entrepreneurs make when raising money 14:43 Tips for making a good pitch deck 19:28 You have to be full-time in fundraising 27:33 The Foundersuite Framework 35:24 Advice for new entrepreneurs that are starting out GOLDEN NUGGET FROM TODAY’S SHOW Nathan says, “ One of the mistakes I see founders make is that they don't prioritize fundraising. Fundraising is painful. It takes a lot of time and you face a lot of rejection. But if really want to see results, it takes a full-time commitment of three months for most startups. "
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