I’ve been hanging out in chatrooms, talking to some automation experts, completing AI certificates on #LinkedInlearning, and reading great content that I received about creating a winning AI and Automation strategy. Your AI and Automation Strategy Let’s talk about #Automation… One of my favourite automation experts is Ed Axe. He runs an agency called Axe Automation. This is what …
Year: 2023
What is e Farming? Farming Emails! Your New Business Model?
What is e Farming? Nothing to do with growing crops or raising animals! The word farming is used in this case to mean a system that uses a series of steps (actions) that culminate in a crop being harvested (people’s email details) and then exchanged for something of value (people in the email list receive …
How To Build It: Business Model vs Revenue Model. What You Need To Know.
As Startup Founders or people working in the Startup Ecosystem, you probably heard the terms Business Model vs Revenue Model used in conversations. And you probably had the impression that there are one and the same. I can understand that. To ensure I got the “facts straight” on this topic, I naturally referred to authority …
How To Write A VC Pitch Deck That Investors Will Love
What I mean by a VC PITCH DECK is one that is up to the standard that a VC investor would expect to receive. Even if you are not yet raising external capital, or raising a small round for friends, family and angel investors, it pays to do the work now and get your deck …
Make Money with Instagram Academy Pro: A Step-by-Step Guide
Instagram Academy Pro is an online course created by expert social media marketers and influencers who have mastered the art of Instagram. The course is designed to help anyone, from beginners to advanced users, learn how to use Instagram to its fullest potential. Introduction In today’s digital age, social media is the powerhouse for business …
How to find the right startup investor platform without overpaying
Startup Investor Platform. In the context of this blog, we are approaching this from a Startup’s perspective, i.e., a platform that can be used by a Startup that needs to raise capital. Introduction: As a startup founder seeking to fuel your business venture, one of the most daunting tasks you face is raising capital. In …
Your business readiness assessment. Do it right. Secure investors now. Be happy.
A business readiness assessment, or as I call it, an “investor-ready check”, is an essential preparation step that every Startup should take before they begin investor outreach. What is a business readiness assessment? This Blog is written with one specific kind of business in mind. Startups. Therefore, my criteria for a business-ready assessment are as …
Navigating Dilution: Strategies for Preserving Equity in Startup Fundraising
Welcome to another blog in this series about Startup Fundraising. Dilution of the Founder’s equity share is a natural outcome if the Startup grows into a Unicorn or Decacorn company. I’m an accomplished angel investor with exit experience and have faced the dilution dilemma in every company I started and all that I’ve invested in. …
SAFE: How To Build A Progressive Fundraising Strategy Using SAFE Notes
Introduction: Welcome to my blog, where I’ll guide you through the art of building a progressive fundraising strategy using a SAFE (Simple Agreement for Future Equity). As a startup fundraising specialist, I understand the challenges entrepreneurs face when seeking funding from angel investors and venture capitalists. In this post, we’ll explore how to create a …
Startup Business Tips: How To Best Use AI In A Startup
Introduction: As a Founder navigating the dynamic landscape of startup success, you often come across a barrage of startup business tips. However, you deserve insights from someone who has been in your shoes. I’m a serial entrepreneur, a prolific angel investor, and a mentor at global startup accelerators. Welcome to my blog, where I share …