The 6 Startup Pitches Every Founder Needs Most founders only create one pitch deck, and it costs them investors. In this video, I’ll show you the six pitches every startup founder needs to win funding. From your 3-minute competition pitch to your self-guided deck for investors to read on their own, each version has a specific purpose. Skip one, and you risk losing the deal. You’ll learn:✅ Why different contexts demand different pitches✅ The right length and structure for each type of pitch✅ How to avoid the common mistake of using the wrong deck at the wrong time✅ How to build a self-guided deck that actually gets read By the end, you’ll know exactly how to tailor your message whether you’re on stage, in a meeting, or in an investor’s inbox. 📌 Want to go deeper? Join my Pitch Deck Alchemy workshop for a 90-minute masterclass on designing a deck that gets you funded: https://founderquest.com/pitch-deck-alchemy Read the Blog: https://ftb.bz/124B Watch the Video: https://ftb.bz/124V
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123. Founder/Market Fit: Your Startup’s Early-Stage Advantage
Founder/Market Fit: Your Startup’s Early-Stage Advantage Stop guessing about “Founder–Market Fit.” In this episode I break down how investors spot it at the pre-seed stage— and what to do if you don’t have it yet. When founders enter a market they’ve never lived, credibility gaps, weak insight, and scarce access can stall everything from customer discovery to fundraising. I’ll show you:What “Founder–Market Fit” really means and why VCs look for it before they fundClear warning signs you don’t have it (yet)Practical moves to build or borrow the fit you needHow great FMF accelerates product-market fit, hiring, partnerships, and Series A readiness Whether you’re raising your first round or refining your pitch, use these ideas to turn experience into a strategic edge. 🔗 RESOURCES & NEXT STEPS Blog article & full transcripthttps://ftb.bz/123B The Feel the Boot Videohttps://ftb.bz/123V Free founder community — The Crossroadshttps://ftb.bz/crossroads Fundability Quiz — Are you really ready to raise?https://ftb.bz/fundable
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122. How Founders Sabotage Themselves with ChatGPT
Are you outsourcing your thinking to ChatGPT? That’s a fast track to sabotaging your startup. In this episode, I share two real conversations I had with founders who said they got their market size numbers from ChatGPT. That is a red flag for any investor. The problem is not that they used AI. The problem is that they didn’t understand what the answer meant or where it came from. I walk through the right and wrong ways to use tools like ChatGPT in your startup. Whether you’re researching your target market, writing content, or creating your financial projections, you need to know what is solid and what is just noise. You will learn:· When using AI makes sense and when it is a trap· How to ask for citations so you can verify the data· Why AI-generated financials almost always fall apart· What to do instead so you can sound sharp and raise with confidence This isn’t about avoiding AI. It is about using it well so you can think clearly, move faster, and make better decisions. 📍 Join The Crossroads Founder Community: https://ftb.bz/crossroads📊 Take the Fundability Quiz: https://ftb.bz/fundable🎙 Listen to the Podcast: https://ftb.bz/podcast📝 Read the Blog: https://ftb.bz/122B
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121. The mindset shift that separates stalled founders from successful ones – David Neagle interview
Most founders don’t fail because of a bad idea.They fail because fear, doubt, and hesitation stop them before they ever really start. In this episode of Feel the Boot, I sit down with internationally recognized mindset coach David Neagle to talk about what keeps talented people stuck, and how to break free. We explore:Why so many founders never launchThe mindset shift that drives real changeHow to push through fear and uncertaintyThe discipline behind every successful entrepreneurWhy authenticity beats confidence when raising capital or building a team David also shares his powerful personal story, from working a warehouse job to tripling his income in 30 days, and building a multi-million dollar coaching business. If you’ve been struggling with self-doubt, imposter syndrome, or fear of failure, this conversation will hit home. 🎯 Read the blog version with full highlights and the embedded video: https://ftb.bz/121B🎥 Prefer video? Watch here: https://ftb.bz/121V👥 Ready to connect with fellow founders? Join the Crossroads™ community: https://ftb.bz/crossroads 📘 Get David’s free Quantum Leap Blueprint to kickstart your next breakthrough: https://www.lifeisnowinc.com/pg-ftb
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120. Unlocking Startup Growth: Fundraising Strategies and Resilience Tips with Paulo Andrez
Unlocking Startup Growth: Fundraising Strategies and Resilience Tips with Paulo Andrez What separates the startups that raise capital and scale… from those that stall out? In this episode of Feel the Boot, I sit down with Paulo Andrez—angel investor, serial founder, and startup turnaround specialist—to talk about the real challenges early-stage founders face. We dig into:• Why most founders raise capital too early• What investors like Paulo actually look for in a startup• How to recover from failure and pivot the right way• Why founder resilience is more important than brilliance• The biggest reasons startups fail—and how to avoid them If you’re working on a startup and planning to fundraise (or already trying), this episode is a must-listen. 🎧 For the full blog recap: https://ftb.bz/120B🎥 Watch the full video: https://ftb.bz/120V💬 Join our founder community, Crossroads, to go deeper with conversations like this: https://ftb.bz/crossroads You can follow Paulo on LinkedIn at https:// www.linkedin.com/in/pauloandrez or on his website https://www.pauloandrez.com
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