The Funding Blueprint: Unlocking Startup Success · 2025-11-24 · 20 min
In this episode of The Funding Blueprint, Miriam Altman-Reyes discusses her journey from leading Kinvolved through to its successful exit and now managing a portfolio at Brass Ring Ventures, focusing on the essential communication skills that define great founders. She emphasizes the importance of both internal and external communication, noting that motivating teams and engaging stakeholders are crucial for any startup's growth. Miriam highlights the need for transparent communication, not only in decision-making but also in sharing the impact of the company's mission with customers and investors. She believes that great communication is about over-communicating the 'why' behind decisions and ensuring that every stakeholder feels included in the journey. Miriam also underscores the importance of storytelling in fundraising, particularly for mission-driven founders, advising them to translate their impact into growth metrics that resonate with investors while demonstrating how their mission drives customer retention and expansion.
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