The investing process
- Send an email with a link to a deck and/or a screen-share walkthrough (e.g. using Loom)
- 30-minute call to get to know each other - sending a scheduling link in the email is encouraged
- Done. I'll let you know via email if we're going to proceed.
Note: We'll happily introduce you to other investors that could be suitable.
After investing
Some of the things you can get from me after I've invested:
- Advice on how to build, engage and grow a community
- Share thoughts and answer questions about founder experiences
- Introduce you to:
- potential investors for current and future rounds
- potential customers (business or consumer)
- Give product feedback where requested
- High-fidelity product design and high-level product strategy
- Saying great things about you to press, prospective talent, and other investors
- Launch/marketing/distribution strategy (mostly using Twitter and blog posts)
- Get out of the way
Note: I'll stay out of your way until you need me. You've got enough to focus on without me bothering you often. I'll be as involved as you want me to be.
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