The Labor Day to Christmas Fundraising Sprint: Raise Millions in 90 Days
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Show Notes
Happy Wednesday. In today's show and essay, I talk about the Labor Day to Christmas sprint that exists in startups and venture capital. For more: How To Raise Millions For Your Startup in 60 Days | Youtube | Instagram
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While we were enjoying those last summer vibes this weekend, I was thinking about the intense fundraising season that's about to kick off, or well if you are reading this now it already has. As Alexis Ohanian tweeted on Tuesday:
"It's officially the time of year when everyone (else) starts pushing - before the holiday slowdown - so take advantage of it."
🕒 Timestamps: 0:00 - Introduction 1:30 - The Current Fundraising Landscape 3:45 - Why This Sprint Matters 7:15 - Tips for a Successful Fundraising Sprint 12:30 - The Flippa Advantage (Sponsor Segment) 14:00 - Final Thoughts and Q&A
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Final Thoughts
Remember, this sprint isn't just about securing funding – it's about positioning your startup for long-term success. Stay focused, be persistent, and don't be afraid to pivot if necessary.
Good luck with your fundraising efforts! If you want to dive deeper into fundraising strategies, I do a webinar each Wednesday and Thursday focused on fundraising tactics. Tonight I will be sharing a list of 66 investors actively seeking deals right now.
Join me here on Wednesdays.
Join me here on Thursdays. This one is private so you will need to email me for the code at [email protected].
What are your thoughts on this fundraising sprint? Let me know in the comments!
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