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Calling all B2B Startup Founders! Are you still waiting for that call from investors to get your startup funded? It might be because your 43-slides pitch deck is not getting their attention. We’re not saying this, but, Anthony Ronga, the mastermind behind creating compelling pitch decks for B2B startups. In this podcast, Saad Arshed, COO of Xgrid, hosts Anthony Ronga, who shares valuable insights and strategies for creating a pitch deck that gets you noticed. Learn how to use the 3 Micro-Story Formula to captivate investors. Discover the right pitching approach for Seed vs. Series A funding, balance text and design for maximum impact, and master the ideal pitch deck structure. Get the insights you need to raise funds and much more! Watch Now: https://lnkd.in/ebEjKu9P Get back to building your B2B startup while our Branding POD service transforms your pitch deck into a funding magnet: https://bit.ly/3WIsQJ8

I had an insightful conversation where Anthony Ronga about his expertise in crafting the perfect pitch deck. My Key Learnings: -- TAM, SAM, SOM are crucial for a strong go-to-market strategy. Avoid relying on generic market data; tailor your research to your product and pricing. -- Three Micro Stories in a Pitch Deck: • Opportunity Story: Highlight the problem and the market size. • Financial Story: Outline your TAM, SAM, SOM, pricing, and projections. • Credibility Story: Showcase your team, traction, and go-to-market plan. -- Pitch Like Your Phone is About to Die: Keep it concise. Your deck should grab attention quickly with clear, powerful statements. -- Adjust your pitch to fit the stage of your startup (Pre-seed, Seed, Series A, Series B), focusing on the traction relevant to that phase. -- Design and Content Balance: Avoid overloading with text and complex designs. Use a simple, clean layout with a clear font hierarchy. -- Be ready with all supporting documents like financials. Understand that raising capital is about creating a compelling narrative that resonates with investors. -- Human Touch Over AI: While AI tools can help, the human element in extracting and presenting information is irreplaceable. -- Surround yourself with other founders for support and feedback. Get specific feedback on your deck to avoid turning it into a “Frankenstein deck.” -- Patience and Persistence: Raising capital and growing a startup is a marathon, not a sprint. Stay patient, adaptable, and resilient.

"We've never had a response like this" Recently of the Founders in my 2X Accelerator community reported a great win. We had supported her on refining her offer around helping CEO's stand up a weekly podcast that can help drive business. She committed to sending out an email to her list to see who in her world might be interested. Me and the 2X group helped her tune the email, which essentially described the offer, who it was for and simply asked those interested to reply. The result? "We've never had a response like that!" She's now excitedly working through the bounty of those inbound requests. There's a couple of takeaways from this win: 1. Focusing on making your offer as easy to say yes to can be the biggest leverage in your business. 2. Despite all the shiny bells and whistles of CRM software providers, it turns out you don't need to spin up complicated funnels or build elaborate sales pages to start testing your offer. In this week’s Rocket Ship Founder Podcast, I talk about: - Why focusing on your offer vs your product can be the most impactful thing you can do - A simple format to test your offer via an email This 7-minute episode is short, but impactful. #startups #startupgrowth #founders #entrepreneurship

"We've never had a response like this" Recently of the Founders in my 2X Accelerator community reported a great win. We had supported her on refining her offer around helping CEO's stand up a weekly podcast that can help drive business. She committed to sending out an email to her list to see who in her world might be interested. Me and the 2X group helped her tune the email, which essentially described the offer, who it was for and simply asked those interested to reply. The result? "We've never had a response like that!" She's now excitedly working through the bounty of those inbound requests. There's a couple of takeaways from this win: 1. Focusing on making your offer as easy to say yes to can be the biggest leverage in your business. 2. Despite all the shiny bells and whistles of CRM software providers, it turns out you don't need to spin up complicated funnels or build elaborate sales pages to start testing your offer. In this week’s Rocket Ship Founder Podcast, I talk about: - Why focusing on your offer vs your product can be the most impactful thing you can do - A simple format to test your offer via an email This 7-minute episode is short, but impactful. #startups #startupgrowth #founders #entrepreneurship

How a Founder's Oura Ring Confirmed Product market fit. This week I was having a session with one of my private clients. I've been working with this Founder for a couple of years since their original Seed funding. It's been a long journey to product market fit, with many a twist and turn. But in this session, this Founder reported that the signals were finally turning green: - Customers signing deals - Partners eager to integrate their offering to keep their own customers - A pipeline that is starting to fill nicely But the clincher was when he said, "my Oura ring alerted me that my heart rate variability (a stress indicator) has gone way down over the past couple of months." There it was. Quantified proof that he'd cracked it. There's something that happens when you start getting "when can we start?" yeses. There's a confidence that emerges when you start feeling like it's not luck and you can replicate it. Stress goes way down and things start getting fun. In this week’s Rocket Ship Founder Podcast, I talk about: - Why it can be a long and winding journey to product market fit and reliable growth. - 2 keys to to shorten the journey. - 3 signs to know when you've cracked it (for now). This 13-minute episode is short, but impactful. #startups #startupgrowth #founders #entrepreneurship

If you don’t have great investors, the first drop of funding could be a long road. The key is understanding what you’re pitching and why it’s bankable. More startup tips when you subscribe to the Startup Hustle newsletter. It’s FREE: https://zurl.co/6hOk

How a Founder's Oura Ring Confirmed Product market fit. This week I was having a session with one of my private clients. I've been working with this Founder for a couple of years since their original Seed funding. It's been a long journey to product market fit, with many a twist and turn. But in this session, this Founder reported that the signals were finally turning green: - Customers signing deals - Partners eager to integrate their offering to keep their own customers - A pipeline that is starting to fill nicely But the clincher was when he said, "my Oura ring alerted me that my heart rate variability (a stress indicator) has go way down over the past couple of months." There is was. Quantified proof that he'd cracked it. There's something that happens when you start getting "when can we start?" yeses. There's a confidence that emerges when you start feeling like it's not luck and you can replicate it. Stress goes way down and things start getting fun. In this week’s Rocket Ship Founder Podcast, I talk about: - Why it can be a long and winding journey to product market fit and reliable growth. - 2 keys to to shorten the journey. - 3 signs to know when you've cracked it (for now). This 13-minute episode is short, but impactful. #startups #startupgrowth #founders #entrepreneurship

🏁 That is a wrap on the 1st season of Founder Mistakes 👏 Across 21 episodes, I shared the mistakes I made with my own startup, so that other founders do not have to repeat those same mistakes. Making these videos dredged up a lot of painful memories 😬 that I can now thankfully laugh about 😅 What did I cover? Topics ranged from fund raising blunders to hiring & culture gaffes to wasting time & money to premature scaling. Few of the more popular topics included outsourcing tech, cap tables, building pitch decks, reckless spending, and establishing partnerships. Big thanks to everyone that watched, liked & commented on the videos ❤️ It was super helpful hearing about your own missteps and lessons learned building your startup 🙏 If you missed a previous episode, you can catch all my Founder Mistakes videos on my YouTube channel 👇 Entire playlist: https://lnkd.in/e27aMz3B Episode listing: Ep 00 - Launching Founders Mistakes - https://lnkd.in/ePdEkKUK Ep 01 - Outsourcing Your Tech - https://lnkd.in/eHmFcMQT Ep 02 - Don't Pay for Investor Intros - https://lnkd.in/eNQfuWVA Ep 03 - Choosing the Right Pitch Event - https://lnkd.in/e72Ni2m7 Ep 04 - Obsessing on Your Pitch Deck - https://lnkd.in/eCPDRzcN Ep 05 - Cold Outreach to Investors - https://lnkd.in/eYUnmvBi Ep 06 - Neglecting Networking When Fundraising - https://lnkd.in/eFQZQFa3 Ep 07 - Maintaining Cap Table Discipline - https://lnkd.in/eQpCEGMG Ep 08 - Choosing the Right Co-Founders - https://lnkd.in/eMqKMKV2 Ep 09 - Going All-in as Founders - https://lnkd.in/e8RQUE-N Ep 10 - Slow Decision Making - https://lnkd.in/eMRxiCPE Ep 11 - Spending Time on Non-Productive Work - https://lnkd.in/efAApG4x Ep 12 - Neglecting Culture - https://lnkd.in/esU3EMgD Ep 13 - Making Bad Hires - https://lnkd.in/e6qG39Ju Ep 14 - Reckless Spending - https://lnkd.in/eSWAjy76 Ep 15 - Wasting Time on PR - https://lnkd.in/eiAsKKzb Ep 16 - Marketing Before You're Ready - https://lnkd.in/eHxf5GDD Ep 17 - Focusing Only on Enterprise - https://lnkd.in/eaQXnA5x Ep 18 - Over-customizing Product - https://lnkd.in/ewa8eqzr Ep 19 - Building Partnerships Too Early - https://lnkd.in/e-ahv5H2 Ep 20 - Not Prioritizing User Experience - https://lnkd.in/e3JPcYfE Ep 21 - Don't Implement Kubernetes - https://lnkd.in/e39iNZvN Subscribe and let me know which mistake resonated most for you! #startups #founders #FounderintheCloud

🎙️ New Podcast Alert: Our Co-Founder, Alex Simmons joins Brandon Burns on The Growth Cartel talking about solving funding challenges with R&D 🚀 This episode dives into Alex’s inspiring journey from education to founding Kashcade, highlighting the unique funding challenges faced by Aussie startups. 🇦🇺 Tune in to this episode for insights on problem-solving, smart funding solutions, and creating a solid startup foundation, including: 🔍 Finding real problems – why solving meaningful customer pain points is crucial to building a lasting business. 💰 Non-dilutive funding solutions – discover how Kashcade’s R&D tax incentive solution boosts cash flow without founders giving up equity. 💪 Adaptability & resilience – essential traits for navigating Australia’s startup ecosystem and thriving amidst uncertainty. 👥 Building a vision-aligned team – the importance of aligning with investors who share your mission. 🌏 Thinking global – opportunities in FinTech extend far beyond borders! 👀 Check it out here 👇 📺 YouTube: https://lnkd.in/gsPTEnPh 🎧 Spotify: https://lnkd.in/gaRmCHnC 🍏 Apple: https://lnkd.in/gR47gymk #FinTech #StartupFunding #NonDilutiveFunding #AustralianStartups #Kashcade

🚀 How to Attract Your First Customers as a Startup 🚀 Getting those initial customers can feel like finding a needle in a haystack. But in reality, it’s about building relationships, targeting the right people, and adding value from day one. Here’s a peek into my latest episode on the Startup Growth Podcast, where I dive into practical steps to attract and keep your first few customers – without feeling pushy or salesy. In this episode, I talk about: 📍 Identifying your niche and focusing on early adopters. 🎁 Providing value first to build trust and credibility. 📣 Using social proof to show potential customers they're making the right choice. 🤝 Building long-term relationships with the customers who believed in you early on. If you're looking to build a solid customer base right from the start, this episode is for you. Give it a listen and start building those genuine connections that can take your business to the next level! 🎧 Check it out and let me know your thoughts in the comments! 👇 #StartupSuccess #CustomerAcquisition #BusinessGrowth #EntrepreneurTips #EarlyAdopters #Startup #entrepreneurship #success #business