Ask Alex Podcast startup investment fundraising

AA 005: Should I include a cap table and valuation proposal in my Series A presentation?

[smart_track_player url=”https://traffic.libsyn.com/alexanderjarvis/aa0005_Should_I_include_a_cap_table_and_valuation_proposal_in_my_Series_A_presentation.mp3″ background=”blurred_logo” social_linkedin=”true” ] Welcome to the fifth podcast of the Ask Alex show! Today the question is “Should I include a cap table and valuation proposal in my Series A presentation?” In this podcast, we explain what actually matters when pitching investors and your pitch presentation, when you should share information, how and when. Listen to learn more! Show …

Ask Alex Podcast startup investment fundraising

AA 003: How can I prepare for a meeting with a potential pre-seed investor?

[smart_track_player url=”https://traffic.libsyn.com/alexanderjarvis/How_can_I_prepare_for_a_meeting_with_a_potential_pre-seed_investor.mp3″ background=”blurred_logo” social_linkedin=”true” ] Welcome to the third podcast of the Ask Alex show! Today the question is “How can I prepare for a meeting with a potential pre-seed investor?” The key is preparation and practice! In this podcast, we cover my top 8 tips to rock your first pitch and never be caught off guard. Reading links Here are …

Ask Alex Podcast startup investment fundraising

AA 002: What is your advice for new entrepreneurs?

[smart_track_player url=”https://traffic.libsyn.com/alexanderjarvis/AA0002-_What_is_your_advice_for_newbie_entrepreneurs.mp3″ background=”blurred_logo” social_linkedin=”true” ] Welcome to the second podcast of the Ask Alex show! Today the question is “What is your advice for new entrepreneurs?” The key is FOCUS! In this podcast, we cover 10 other pieces of advice that are highly worth considering implementing and internalising. Reading links The real reason to launch faster that is not talked about …

Ask Alex Podcast startup investment fundraising

AA 001: Why is viral cycle time important for planning viral marketing efforts?

This is our first podcast! I was asked today about a complicated topic…. why is viral cycle time actually relevant for viral marketing? [smart_track_player url=”https://traffic.libsyn.com/alexanderjarvis/Why_is_viral_cycle_time_of_importance_for_planning_viral_marketing_efforts.mp3″ background=”blurred_logo” social_linkedin=”true” ] This is a fab question… with no simple answer! Essentially, virality is engineered by the product and development team. It’s a product phenomenon, rather than simply being word of mouth. Marketing need to …

Network effects

Getting Network Effects in Your Startup: an a16z Podcast

Network effects! Everyone has heard they are useful, but how much do you really know about them and how do you get the ‘flywheel’ spinning? In a16z Podcast, partners Anu Hariharan and Jeff Jordan (who invest in marketplaces, consumer, and more) share with Sonal Chokshi their observations, insights, and experiences. One of the biggest misconceptions around network effects (which are one …