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How to pick the right fundraising advisor

Should you use an external advisor to help raise funds for your startup? In this post, I want to give you the playbook on working with a fundraising advisor: is it a good idea for you, how to pick the right one, and what you should expect?

Posted by Jonathan Hollis | June 25, 2023

How to raise $2M in equity-free grant funding

In this post, we will share key information about existing grant options that are available to founders in the UK, EU, and US, so you can maximize your chances of success.

Posted by Hemal Bhagwan | June 21, 2023

The Definitive Startup Glossary: 210 Words Every Founder Should Know

If you want to be a successful founder, you should understand how everyone in the startup ecosystem talks. This is precisely why we created the most comprehensive startup glossary for founders available anywhere.

Posted by Shaun Gold | June 3, 2023

The legal implications of AI in startup fundraising: a Memorial Day 2023 story

I'm a securities attorney in New York. In other words, I do the legal stuff so my clients - startups - can raise funds safely and efficiently. On this Memorial Day weekend of 2023, what was I doing, you ask? I was busy preparing a “risk factor,” addressing the rapidly evolving world of AI-powered technology!

Posted by Côme Laffay | May 30, 2023

OpenVC Pitch Deck Roast #4 with Nilima Achwal

Our special guest and experienced investor Nilima Achwal roasted 3 pitch decks of consenting startups in the presence of Roastmaster General Shaun Gold.

Posted by Shaun Gold Nilima Achwal | May 29, 2023

JC Carey's journey to $100M revenue & the BridgeCom exit

American entrepreneur JC Carey grew his telecom startup BridgeCom to 100M+ in revenue, then sold it in in 2004. Next, JC went on to build 3 more startups, including his current fintech Welspot. Today we discuss his founder journey so that you can better navigate your own.

Posted by JC Carey Shaun Gold | May 29, 2023