Najlepsze podcasty z kategorii: Rich Maloy (2024)

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251. Fundraise Now, Or Focus on the Business Then Raise Next Year? 2:07

5d ago2:07

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Text your thoughts directly to Rich. Should you back off of the business to fundraise for 3 months, or can you accomplish more by spending 4 months heads-down growing the business? About AVL Growth Partners AVL Growth Partners, founded in 2009, is the leading fractional Finance and Accounting firm supporting organizations in pivoting from growth to…

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250. Get Intros, Set Meetings, Create a Tight Feedback Loop 1:52

6d ago1:52

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Text your thoughts directly to Rich. Block out three weeks just for initial investor meetings to create a tight feedback loop. Put all of your focus into getting as many meetings as possible in those weeks. About AVL Growth Partners AVL Growth Partners, founded in 2009, is the leading fractional Finance and Accounting firm supporting organizations …

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249. Before Going To Your Full List, Start With Friendlies 2:30

7d ago2:30

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Text your thoughts directly to Rich. Organize your VC target list into: Friendlies, A-List, and everyone else. Start by pitching your friendlies to get raw VC feedback. About AVL Growth Partners AVL Growth Partners, founded in 2009, is the leading fractional Finance and Accounting firm supporting organizations in pivoting from growth to scale. AVL …

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248. Top Fundraisers First Build Their Lists 2:50

8d ago2:50

2:50

Text your thoughts directly to Rich. Before you send a single email, build a list of 200+ target VCs. Here are four sites you can use for free. signal.nfx.com Openvc.app connect.visible.vc findfunding.vc About AVL Growth Partners AVL Growth Partners, founded in 2009, is the leading fractional Finance and Accounting firm supporting organizations in …

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247. You Need a Term Sheet Before Thanksgiving 2:24

9d ago2:24

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Text your thoughts directly to Rich. There are 14 weeks between now and Thanksgiving. If you don't have a term sheet by then, you're not going to get one until Q1 next year. About AVL Growth Partners AVL Growth Partners, founded in 2009, is the leading fractional Finance and Accounting firm supporting organizations in pivoting from growth to scale.…

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246. Summertime Slowdown 3:05

2M ago3:05

3:05

Text your thoughts directly to Rich. In fundraising, the end of June is a lot like the end of November. If you don't have a term sheet on the table, you're not going to get one in the next month. About AVL Growth Partners AVL Growth Partners, founded in 2009, is the leading fractional Finance and Accounting firm supporting organizations in pivoting…

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245. Love Your People feat. Jeff Gardner, author of Love Your People 2:20

3M ago2:20

2:20

Text your thoughts directly to Rich. The title of the book is not about romantic love, it's about instilling a love for the work within your organization. About “Love Your People” by Jeff Gardner Love over fear is the key to exceptional leadership. 'Love Your People' shatters conventional wisdom by advocating for a love-based approach that sparks u…

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244. The Authoritarian Approach vs. Loving Your People feat. Jeff Gardner, author of Love Your People 2:03

3M ago2:03

2:03

Text your thoughts directly to Rich. If you can become a great leader, people will dig deeper for what they're building. An authoritarian approach will drive people away from your startup. About “Love Your People” by Jeff Gardner Love over fear is the key to exceptional leadership. 'Love Your People' shatters conventional wisdom by advocating for a…

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243. Start Building a Culture of Innovation Now feat. Jeff Gardner, author of Love Your People 2:22

3M ago2:22

2:22

Text your thoughts directly to Rich. A culture of innovation that is tied into your vision and team goals will drive success throughout the organization. About “Love Your People” by Jeff Gardner Love over fear is the key to exceptional leadership. 'Love Your People' shatters conventional wisdom by advocating for a love-based approach that sparks un…

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242. Hiring Great People feat. Jeff Gardner, author of Love Your People 2:12

3M ago2:12

2:12

Text your thoughts directly to Rich. You're not going to hire the right people every time. Increase your chances by learning the "Who" methodology by Geoff Smart. About “Love Your People” by Jeff Gardner Love over fear is the key to exceptional leadership. 'Love Your People' shatters conventional wisdom by advocating for a love-based approach that …

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241. Live By Your Core Values feat. Jeff Gardner, author of Love Your People 2:36

3M ago2:36

2:36

Text your thoughts directly to Rich. Live by your core values, without exception. Because any one exception will undermine those values to everyone. About “Love Your People” by Jeff Gardner Love over fear is the key to exceptional leadership. 'Love Your People' shatters conventional wisdom by advocating for a love-based approach that sparks unparal…

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240. Key to Enabling Autonomy for Founders feat. Jeff Gardner, author of Love Your People 3:22

3M ago3:22

3:22

Text your thoughts directly to Rich. It's not just you, enabling autonomy is hard for all founders. About “Love Your People” by Jeff Gardner Love over fear is the key to exceptional leadership. 'Love Your People' shatters conventional wisdom by advocating for a love-based approach that sparks unparalleled organizational success. Through gripping na…

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239. Importance of Clear Expectations feat. Jeff Gardner, author of Love Your People 2:36

3M ago2:36

2:36

Text your thoughts directly to Rich. After you have articulated the vision, break it down into clear expectations for each individual. Done right, this will create autonomy. About “Love Your People” by Jeff Gardner Love over fear is the key to exceptional leadership. 'Love Your People' shatters conventional wisdom by advocating for a love-based app…

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238. Three Components of Setting the Vision feat. Jeff Gardner author of Love Your People 2:07

3M ago2:07

2:07

Text your thoughts directly to Rich. The vision for your startup needs to come out of your head and be articulated to you company. About “Love Your People” by Jeff Gardner Love over fear is the key to exceptional leadership. 'Love Your People' shatters conventional wisdom by advocating for a love-based approach that sparks unparalleled organization…

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237. Jeff Gardner, Author of Love Your People 3:52

3M ago3:52

3:52

Text your thoughts directly to Rich. SpringTime partner, Jeff Gardner, released a new book, "Love Your People" that shares his insights through years of successful startup growth, turnarounds, and exits. About “Love Your People” by Jeff Gardner Love over fear is the key to exceptional leadership. 'Love Your People' shatters conventional wisdom by a…

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236. Don't Fundraise, But If You Do Be Ready for Due Diligence feat. Tom McGrath, CEO @ iink 2:31

3M ago2:31

2:31

Text your thoughts directly to Rich. Why would Tom self-fund or limit fundraising if he could? It can distract from the business iink is the best way for home restorations professionals to get paid after a property claim. They've processed over $250M in property damage insurance claims and helped thousands of property owners navigate this to get th…

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235. Priced Rounds Clean Cap Tables feat. Tom McGrath, CEO @ iink 2:22

3M ago2:22

2:22

Text your thoughts directly to Rich. Stacking SAFEs gets messy, vs. priced rounds that clean cap tables. And having more investors can benefit you because they can make introductions to other investors. iink is the best way for home restorations professionals to get paid after a property claim. They've processed over $250M in property damage insura…

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234. Trying to Tell Everything In the First Meeting feat. Tom McGrath, CEO @ iink 1:35

3M ago1:35

1:35

Text your thoughts directly to Rich. Two common mistakes: trying to tell everything in the first meeting, and not finding your painkiller solution. iink is the best way for home restorations professionals to get paid after a property claim. They've processed over $250M in property damage insurance claims and helped thousands of property owners navi…

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233. Changing CEOs feat. Tom McGrath, CEO @ iink 1:42

4M ago1:42

1:42

Text your thoughts directly to Rich. If the CEO's job is to fundraise, what do you do when the best fundraiser on your team isn't the CEO? What iink did was change CEOs. iink is the best way for home restorations professionals to get paid after a property claim. They've processed over $250M in property damage insurance claims and helped thousands o…

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232. Bootstrapping Your Investor Network with LinkedIn feat. Tom McGrath, CEO @ iink 3:03

4M ago3:03

3:03

Text your thoughts directly to Rich. Despite not having a network of wealthy people that could invest in his startup, Tom built that network himself leveraging service providers, LinkedIn, and highly customized emails. iink is the best way for home restorations professionals to get paid after a property claim. They've processed over $250M in proper…

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231. Seed Crust: What to Expect from 2024 3:25

4M ago3:25

3:25

Text your thoughts directly to Rich. After digging through the data, I lay out my expectations for the rest of the year. Seed Crust: State of the Seed Market 1H 2024 Most startups at Seed are circling around, unable to break through to Series A. We're calling this the Seed Crust. I recently released a market report covering: The market forces behin…

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230. Seed Crust: The Dangers of SAFEs 1:46

4M ago1:46

1:46

Text your thoughts directly to Rich. Peter & Allyson share about some of the things founders should be aware of when raising money on SAFE notes. Seed Crust: State of the Seed Market 1H 2024 Most startups at Seed are circling around, unable to break through to Series A. We're calling this the Seed Crust. I recently released a market report covering…

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229. Seed Crust: Year of the Bridge 2:09

4M ago2:09

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Text your thoughts directly to Rich. Peter Walker dubbed 2023 "The Year of the Bridge Round." In many cases, the founders did what they set out to do, it's just that the bar for Series A moved. Seed Crust: State of the Seed Market 1H 2024 Most startups at Seed are circling around, unable to break through to Series A. We're calling this the Seed Cru…

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228. Seed Crust: Seed To Series A Graduation Rates 1:32

4M ago1:32

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Text your thoughts directly to Rich. Startups getting from Seed to Series A in two years has dropped by a third. It's creating a "messy middle in the earliest parts of the market," according to Peter Walker. Seed Crust: State of the Seed Market 1H 2024 Most startups at Seed are circling around, unable to break through to Series A. We're calling thi…

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227. Seed Crust: The Bifurcation and Its Unfairness 2:50

4M ago2:50

2:50

Text your thoughts directly to Rich. There are rays of hope for the market, but the most important thing is to stay focused on what you can control. Seed Crust: State of the Seed Market 1H 2024 Most startups at Seed are circling around, unable to break through to Series A. We're calling this the Seed Crust. I recently released a market report cover…

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225. Seed Crust: This is the Seed Crust 2:20

4M ago2:20

2:20

Text your thoughts directly to Rich. Distributions back to LPs dried up. LPs slowed down their fund investments. VCs had to slow down. The cycle feeds itself. About AVL Growth Partners AVL Growth Partners, founded in 2009, is the leading fractional Finance and Accounting firm supporting organizations in pivoting from growth to scale. AVL brings an …

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224. Seed Crust: VC Allocation Shift 1:52

4M ago1:52

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Text your thoughts directly to Rich. If all Seed & Pre-Seed funds shift just 5% of their allocation from first checks to follow-on checks, there will be $3 billion fewer available for first checks. About AVL Growth Partners AVL Growth Partners, founded in 2009, is the leading fractional Finance and Accounting firm supporting organizations in pivoti…

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223. Seed Crust: Backlogs Everywhere 3:57

4M ago3:57

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Text your thoughts directly to Rich. Join us for a live webinar about the state of the Seed market on May 2 @ 11:00 AM MT (1:00 PM ET // 10:00 AM PT) https://stvc.us/seedcrust The backlog in the private markets extends from IPOs to PE, all the way down to Series A. It's one of the primary drivers of so many startups stuck at Seed. About AVL Growth …

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222. Seed Crust: The Story So Far 3:59

4M ago3:59

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Text your thoughts directly to Rich. Join us for a live webinar about the state of the Seed market on May 2 @ 11:00 AM MT (1:00 PM ET // 10:00 AM PT) https://stvc.us/seedcrust The market conditions driving Seed have been building for the past few years. More Seed funds kept Seed isolated from the later stage problems... until now. About AVL Growth …

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221. Post-Fundraising, Hire Smart and Celebrate! feat. Karyn Miller, Principal at AVL Growth Partners 2:31

4M ago2:31

2:31

Text your thoughts directly to Rich. After you raise, recognize that you can't possibly hire everyone all at once. Take your time to hire right. And most importantly, celebrate! About AVL Growth Partners AVL Growth Partners, founded in 2009, is the leading fractional Finance and Accounting firm supporting organizations in pivoting from growth to sc…

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220. Negotiating Valuation feat. Karyn Miller, Principal at AVL Growth Partners 2:27

4M ago2:27

2:27

Text your thoughts directly to Rich. What to say when asked about your valuation expectations. And don't forget to negotiate valuation! About AVL Growth Partners AVL Growth Partners, founded in 2009, is the leading fractional Finance and Accounting firm supporting organizations in pivoting from growth to scale. AVL brings an experienced team of CFO…

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219. Create a Board Team to Drive a Fundraise feat. Karyn Miller, Principal at AVL Growth Partners 1:48

4M ago1:48

1:48

Text your thoughts directly to Rich. One of Karyn's clients put together a team from the Board to support the fundraise. It drove the process and drove results. About AVL Growth Partners AVL Growth Partners, founded in 2009, is the leading fractional Finance and Accounting firm supporting organizations in pivoting from growth to scale. AVL brings a…

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218. Early Financial Pitfalls feat. Karyn Miller, Principal at AVL Growth Partners 2:05

4M ago2:05

2:05

Text your thoughts directly to Rich. Avoiding some common financial pitfalls can help with both cashflow and fundraising. About AVL Growth Partners AVL Growth Partners, founded in 2009, is the leading fractional Finance and Accounting firm supporting organizations in pivoting from growth to scale. AVL brings an experienced team of CFOs, Controllers…

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217. CFOs Help You Understand Your Business feat. Karyn Miller, Principal at AVL Growth Partners 3:05

4M ago3:05

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Text your thoughts directly to Rich. It's invaluable having a CFO that can provide meaning and actionable business insights. About AVL Growth Partners AVL Growth Partners, founded in 2009, is the leading fractional Finance and Accounting firm supporting organizations in pivoting from growth to scale. AVL brings an experienced team of CFOs, Controll…

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216. What You Can and Can't Control feat. Alex Ryden Founder & CEO of Guest House 3:47

5M ago3:47

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Text your thoughts directly to Rich. There's so much in fundraising that you cannot control. Focus on what you can control and it will help what you can't control fall into place. About Guest House Guest House is the first company to automate home staging for agents and enable commerce for homebuyers across the US real estate market. Their propriet…

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215. Mental Game of Fundraising feat. Alex Ryden Founder & CEO of Guest House 1:53

5M ago1:53

1:53

Text your thoughts directly to Rich. By making fundraising into a game, you can change your mindset around it. About Guest House Guest House is the first company to automate home staging for agents and enable commerce for homebuyers across the US real estate market. Their proprietary technology makes the furnishing process as simple as ordering gro…

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214. Time-wasting VCs feat. Alex Ryden Founder & CEO of Guest House 1:34

5M ago1:34

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Text your thoughts directly to Rich. Advice to founders to avoid time-wasting VCs: ask in the first call if a fund is actively investing. About Guest House Guest House is the first company to automate home staging for agents and enable commerce for homebuyers across the US real estate market. Their proprietary technology makes the furnishing proces…

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213. Raising During a Downturn feat. Alex Ryden Founder & CEO of Guest House 2:35

5M ago2:35

2:35

Text your thoughts directly to Rich. A year after the boom-times, raising another funding round was a different story. About Guest House Guest House is the first company to automate home staging for agents and enable commerce for homebuyers across the US real estate market. Their proprietary technology makes the furnishing process as simple as orde…

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212. Raising During Boom Times feat. Alex Ryden Founder & CEO of Guest House 4:05

5M ago4:05

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Text your thoughts directly to Rich. Unsure of whether or not he wanted to raise, Alex found himself with term sheets for both venture funding and an acquisition in mid 2021. About Guest House Guest House is the first company to automate home staging for agents and enable commerce for homebuyers across the US real estate market. Their proprietary t…

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211. The Pitch Deck is YOUR Story 2:39

5M ago2:39

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Text your thoughts directly to Rich. Tell a story that is genuine to you and your startup. About AVL Growth Partners AVL Growth Partners, founded in 2009, is the leading fractional Finance and Accounting firm supporting organizations in pivoting from growth to scale. AVL brings an experienced team of CFOs, Controllers, and Accountants to your organ…

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210. The Real Reason Long Pitch Decks Are A Red Flag 1:58

5M ago1:58

1:58

Text your thoughts directly to Rich. I didn't have time to make a short deck, so I made a long one instead. About AVL Growth Partners AVL Growth Partners, founded in 2009, is the leading fractional Finance and Accounting firm supporting organizations in pivoting from growth to scale. AVL brings an experienced team of CFOs, Controllers, and Accounta…

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209. Send the Update! 2:19

5M ago2:19

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Text your thoughts directly to Rich. Consistently sending investor updates maintains awareness, opens opportunities for serendipitous introductions, and demonstrates transparency about the company's progress and challenges. Follow more of Allyson's writing on the VC Minute Substack: https://vcminute.substack.com/ About AVL Growth Partners AVL Growt…

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208. Honing Your Target Customer 2:04

5M ago2:04

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Text your thoughts directly to Rich. Focusing on a well-defined target customer profile is crucial for rapid growth and investor confidence. Follow more of Allyson's writing on VC Minute Substack: https://vcminute.substack.com/ About AVL Growth Partners AVL Growth Partners, founded in 2009, is the leading fractional Finance and Accounting firm supp…

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207. Why now? 3:25

5M ago3:25

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Text your thoughts directly to Rich. The longer an investor has been around, the more likely they've seen someone attempting to solve the same problem you're tackling. Convince them "why now" to get their attention. Read more of Allyson's work on our Substack: https://vcminute.substack.com/ About AVL Growth Partners AVL Growth Partners, founded in …

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206. Lessons Leading: Why Most Venture Funds Don't Lead 3:23

5M ago3:23

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Text your thoughts directly to Rich. Ever wonder why so few funds lead? There are real risks for a small fund. About AVL Growth Partners AVL Growth Partners, founded in 2009, is the leading fractional Finance and Accounting firm supporting organizations in pivoting from growth to scale. AVL brings an experienced team of CFOs, Controllers, and Accou…

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205. Lessons Leading: Momentum 3:20

5M ago3:20

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Text your thoughts directly to Rich. I made a critical mistake underestimating the importance of momentum. About AVL Growth Partners AVL Growth Partners, founded in 2009, is the leading fractional Finance and Accounting firm supporting organizations in pivoting from growth to scale. AVL brings an experienced team of CFOs, Controllers, and Accountan…

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204. Lessons Leading: The Business Agreement And Back To Relationships 2:05

5M ago2:05

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Text your thoughts directly to Rich. Coming back around to the first lesson, the relationship between the founder and lead VC is the most important part of the whole process. About AVL Growth Partners AVL Growth Partners, founded in 2009, is the leading fractional Finance and Accounting firm supporting organizations in pivoting from growth to scale…

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203. Lessons Leading: Manage Legal Depth 2:07

5M ago2:07

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Text your thoughts directly to Rich. Clearly define the depth of legal scrutiny required on each issue to streamline the process. About AVL Growth Partners AVL Growth Partners, founded in 2009, is the leading fractional Finance and Accounting firm supporting organizations in pivoting from growth to scale. AVL brings an experienced team of CFOs, Con…

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202. Lessons From Leading My First Round: Relationships & Lawyers 3:12

5M ago3:12

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Text your thoughts directly to Rich. This past December, SpringTime Ventures led a complicated priced equity round. It was the first round that I ever led and I learned a ton of lessons. The first two are that the relationship between the lead VC and the founder is the single most important thing. Second, have great lawyers who know the unknowns. A…

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201. It's Supposed To Be Hard feat. Liz Giorgi, Co-Founder & CEO of Soona 3:02

6M ago3:02

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Text your thoughts directly to Rich. "Knowing that it is supposed to be hard is oddly freeing because it kind of alleviates that feeling of, oh, so and so makes it look so easy." About Soona soona is a self-serve content creation platform and home of the virtual shoot. create high-quality photo and video content from anywhere. About AVL Growth Part…

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