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Common Mistakes Startups Should Avoid While Fundraising
Shosh Shetty
Thim Ventures
Episode 175: Anshika Arora (https://www.linkedin.com/in/anshika-arora-ab5021137/) from The Bae HQ (https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-bae-hq) welcomes Shosh Shetty, Managing Director at Thim Ventures.
This episode dives into the common mistakes startups make when fundraising, explores the 4T framework, and shares expert advice on improving investor engagement and securing funding.
Show Notes
00:00 – Intro
00:18 – Common Fundraising Mistakes
01:38 – Importance of Timelines & Value Propositions
03:06 – Defining Your Value Proposition
04:30 – Consequences of Rushed Fundraising
06:47 – Ideal Fundraising Timeline
08:05 – Keeping Investor Interest
09:42 – Pre-Revenue Investor Updates
11:54 – Key Financial and Non-Financial Metrics
13:20 – The 4Ts Framework
20:20 – Skill Sets for Long-Term Success
28:24 – Advice
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