Nathan BeckordHow to Become a Venture Capitalist in 8 StepsStarting your first fund at the beginning of the pandemic might seem ill-advised. But that’s not the case if you’re funding something that…6d ago6d ago
Nathan Beckord6 Fundraising Challenges and How To Overcome ThemThe road to successful fundraising is rarely smooth. Everything from identifying the right investors to perfecting pitches can seem like a…Oct 14Oct 14
Nathan BeckordHow to Get Funded by Celebrity InvestorsYou can’t just walk into a store and buy a Rolex. Watch lovers know this well.Oct 7Oct 7
Nathan BeckordThe Startup Survival Guide: How To Make Startup Life HealthierFounding a company is notoriously difficult. (If you’re reading this post, you probably already know this.)Sep 23Sep 23
Nathan Beckord3 Tips To Nail Your Next Remote MeetingRemember when pitching your startup meant sitting with VCs in a sleek conference room on Sand Hill Road? Today, it often means putting on…Sep 16Sep 16
Nathan BeckordInvestor Pitch 101: Strategies for Every Stage of FundraisingA startup founder wears many hats: Leader, ambassador, visionary — and, of course, fundraiser. But Robbie Crabtree’s company Founder…Sep 9Sep 9
Nathan BeckordAngels, Syndication, and Solo GPs: A Chat with Zach CoeliusSome of the smartest investors once sat on the entrepreneur’s side of the table. This is the story of one such investor.Aug 19Aug 19
Nathan BeckordA Mammoth Raise: Ben Lamm’s $225 Million RaiseA lot of advice on raising capital will sound similar: Get your stats together, make a pitch deck, and hit the pavement to network…Aug 12Aug 12
Nathan BeckordHow To Become Your Own ‘Chief Storytelling Officer’Every superhero needs an origin story. Robbie Crabtree’s is just a bit more Atticus Finch than Spider-Man.Aug 5Aug 5
Nathan Beckord4 Steps To Speak Like a CEOHave you ever spoken aloud only to think to yourself: Wow, that sounded better in my head?Jul 29Jul 29
