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Why VCs won't sign your NDA

Should founders ask investors to sign a NDA before sharing their deck. The answer is no. Here are the 6 reasons why, and here's how you can actually protect your startup without a NDA.

Posted by Stéphane Nasser | October 29, 2023

How to build a startup pitch deck

This playbook is my home-made, battle-tested process to prepare the structure, content, and design of a typical early-stage startup pitch deck. These 2 hours of prep work will save you 10x more time down the road, I promise.

Posted by Stéphane Nasser | September 22, 2023

"You're not VC fundable!" What it really means.

"Your project sounds cool, but I'm not sure it's VC fundable". If you're raising funds, you may have heard those words. It is important to understand what VC fundability is, why it's important, and how you can become VC fundable.

Posted by Stéphane Nasser | September 5, 2023

How to negotiate with VCs

Here are some not-so-obvious insights about VCs, their incentives, their goals that will help you get better deals with the investors you choose to work with.

Posted by Steph Mui | July 11, 2023

How to raise $2M in equity-free grant funding

In this post, we will share key information about existing grant options that are available to founders in the UK, EU, and US, so you can maximize your chances of success.

Posted by Hemal Bhagwan | June 21, 2023

The legal implications of AI in startup fundraising: a Memorial Day 2023 story

I'm a securities attorney in New York. In other words, I do the legal stuff so my clients - startups - can raise funds safely and efficiently. On this Memorial Day weekend of 2023, what was I doing, you ask? I was busy preparing a “risk factor,” addressing the rapidly evolving world of AI-powered technology!

Posted by Côme Laffay | May 30, 2023

OpenVC Pitch Deck Roast #4 with Nilima Achwal

Our special guest and experienced investor Nilima Achwal roasted 3 pitch decks of consenting startups in the presence of Roastmaster General Shaun Gold.

Posted by Shaun Gold Nilima Achwal | May 29, 2023

JC Carey's journey to $100M revenue & the BridgeCom exit

American entrepreneur JC Carey grew his telecom startup BridgeCom to 100M+ in revenue, then sold it in in 2004. Next, JC went on to build 3 more startups, including his current fintech Welspot. Today we discuss his founder journey so that you can better navigate your own.

Posted by JC Carey Shaun Gold | May 29, 2023

How Nick Telson Achieved a $30M Exit for Design My Night

British entrepreneur Nick Telson sold his startup Design My Night in 2017. He went on to become a successful tech investors with 50+ checks signed worldwide. Today we discuss his journey in the venture world, from startup to a $30M exit and beyond.

Posted by Shaun Gold | May 8, 2023