Ever wonder what’s the first thing that comes to mind for investors when they see your deal?

Aside from curiosity, anxiety creeps up on them, too.

One of the biggest anxieties that cross investors' minds? “Why am I seeing this deal?”

Two things they’re considering - are they seeing your deal because it came from a good source… or are they seeing your deal because it was rejected by other investors.

In today’s episode, Jason gives us a peek inside the mind of investors - and how fundraisers could better understand this element of investor psychology.

Tune in and learn more about this investor anxiety and how you can leverage it in the best way possible!

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Thesis-driven firms have been on the rise for the past few years.

These firms have a specific area of focus - one they use as a main driver for their marketing.

Because of this, some founders have a hard time in finding the “right” firm they’d want to invest in their business.

But did you know there's a dirty little secret behind these theses?In today’s episode, Jason reveals a secret behind thesis-driven firms - and what you can do with that information.

Find out this secret and get some actionable advice for your fundraising now!

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As founders, it’s normal to want to show investors that you are worth it - that you are an expert in your field and that your company means something.

This is the main reason why a lot of founders make the mistake of overcomplicating their pitch. You try to show the value of your company without realizing that there’s unnecessary complexity attached to it.

In today’s episode, Jason talks about why you should not be doing this.Find out what “pitch the circle” means, and how this relates to the way you deliver your pitch.

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Introductions hold incredible power in the world of fundraising.

Pulling a good network together and getting to know new people takes effort and time. But you know what? It’s a hundred percent worth it.

You’ll find out why in this episode, where Jason breaks down the importance of introductions - both cold and warm, and how it basically forms the backbone of early-stage fundraising.

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Rejections. Passes. Declined proposals.

These things are inevitable in any fundraising story – so as early as possible, it’s best to prepare yourself for what’s to come.

Because no matter how hard you prepare and how much effort you exert, there will still be people looking at you with doubt and criticism.

In this episode, Jason tells the story of one of the most famous ‘pass’ stories ever, and how it affected the founder’s game plan in continuing forward with his journey.

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Everybody has their own timeline. Some succeed early on their journey, while others go on for so long that they feel that success is too far away.

But the thing in entrepreneurship is - you never know what to expect. Things might go your way at a very, very unexpected time.

In this episode, Jason shares one of the craziest, fastest fundraising rounds that happened right before his eyes - getting a signed term sheet within just 8 days.In this episode, Jason tells the story of one of the most famous ‘pass’ stories ever, and how it affected the founder’s game plan in continuing forward with his journey.

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Mastering your company’s narrative is one of the most vital things that you should have when starting any business. It’s what sets you apart from all the other competitors that are trying to solve the same problem as you do.

In the world of entrepreneurship, having strategies about what and how you tell your story is necessary so you can be sure that you will really reach your target audience in the best way possible.

In this episode, Jason talks about exactly that - what are these strategies, why do you need them, and how you are going to create them yourself.

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With all the social media platforms at our fingertips, everyone can stay updated about any and everything.

People consume content on social media on a daily basis - and as we know, individuals nowadays are heavily influenced by what they see online.

And as founders/fundraisers, you should definitely take advantage of this.

In this episode, Jason talks about why you should post and share your wins on social media, how it benefits you, and how even small actions can create a huge impact in your fundraising journey.

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