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The need for value-add investors in the early stages

Many startups are overwhelmed by what follows when their business starts to take off. There is a need for an investor that adds value during the funding stage, and continues to do so as the startup matures.

By Brandon Maier| August 22, 2022

Pitch Deck Roast #1 with Max Fleitmann

On August 2, 2022, our special investor guest Max Fleitmann roasted 5 pitch decks of consenting startups in the presence of Roastmaster General Shaun Gold and Executioner-in-Residence Stephane Nasser. Watch the recording and read the transcript here.

By Stéphane Nasser| August 4, 2022

Marketing 101 for Early-Stage Founders

This point covers key marketing points that any tech founder should be aware of: value proposition, SEO, ads, CRM, and more.

By Lee Webster| August 1, 2022

Join the OpenVC Pitch Deck Roast

What is a pitch deck roast? When is the next roast? How can you attend and even get your pitch deck roasted? This post sums up everything your need to know about the infamous OpenVC Pitch Deck Roasts.

By Stéphane Nasser| August 1, 2022

Join the OpenVC GP Roast

What is a GP roast? When is the next roast? How can you attend and even get your pitch deck roasted? This post sums up everything you need to know about the infamous OpenVC GP Roasts.

By Stéphane Nasser| July 31, 2022

3 Steps to Finding the Epic Name Your Startup Deserves

Your startup name is the first and most important fragment of that identity. Here are he 3 major steps to finding the epic name your startup deserves.

By Grant Polachek| July 25, 2022

Understand Venture Capital with 12 necessary infographics

Whether you are a founder looking to raise or someone who wants a career in venture capital, here are 12 necessary infographics to understand the basics of VC in no time.

By Stéphane Nasser Shaun Gold| July 11, 2022