How to Raise Funds For Your Startup
The Optimism Show · Kris Gligoroski & Vittorio Cappelli
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Show Notes
In this episode of The Optimism Show, Kris Gligoroski chats with Nikita Kolmogorov, aka Borodutch, a crypto veteran and founder of Lunchbreak.com.
Nikita shares his journey in crypto, tips for fundraising during a bear market, and advice on staying relevant to VCs by aligning with trends.
(00:08) Nikita’s journey in crypto and the story behind Lunchbreak.com
(02:33) How the funding landscape has changed from past bull markets
(04:28) Current trends for Web3 companies raising funds
(07:27) How Web3 companies can attract VC attention during bear markets
(09:27) The importance of building and staying resilient until the bull market
(10:49) Mistakes to avoid when fundraising in Web3
(13:58) Why it’s crucial to raise capital with future rounds in mind
(16:26) Communicating big visions effectively to VCs
(21:15) Evolving and adapting the pitch for different VCs
(25:17) Knowing when an idea is not fundable and when to pivot
(28:20) The unpredictable nature of trends in the VC world
Connect with Nikita:
Farcaster: https://warpcast.com/warpcastadmin.eth
Website: https://www.lunchbreak.com
Connect with Kris:
Farcaster: https://warpcast.com/thekris
LinkedIn: http://linkedin.com/in/thekrispartner
Twitter: https://x.com/TheOptimismShow
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