5 Stages of Funding: How to Find and Pitch Investors

Seed Money

In order to get funding for our businesses, we have to find and pitch to investors. Sounds easier said than done, right? This is one of the most nerve wracking and challenging steps you’ll take, but it is worth it.

If you put yourself there and talk to enough people, you will get the funding you need. Even if you’re an introvert. Even if you hate networking. Even if you don’t have a large list of contacts in your industry.

As scary as talking to hundreds of people is, this is ultimately a test of your belief in your business. If you let your passion and belief fuel you, you can push past the discomfort that comes with this process.

Pitching to an investor sounds like a tall order, so I’m going to break it down into small steps and show how easy it is to get it done.

How do you start networking and build a list of invaluable contacts? What do you need to have buttoned up before the pitch? What are the most important things you need to include in your pitch? In this episode - part 3 of my stages of funding series, I share how to present the opportunity to an investor.

Topics Covered;

-Networking tips for introverts

-The kinds of events you should be attending to build your network

-Mistakes entrepreneurs make during the actual pitch

-How to maximize conversations and leverage rejections

-Prep, pitch, delivery and follow up

About Your Host

Jayla Siciliano, Shark Tank entrepreneur turned real estate investor, excels in building brands, teams, and products. CEO of a bi-coastal luxury short-term rental company, she also hosts the Seed Money Podcast where she’s on a mission to help early-stage entrepreneurs turn their ideas into reality!

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