5 Fundraising Mistakes Tech Entrepreneurs Make and How to Avoid Them
10-Minute Tech Talks: How Tech Companies Fail and How Entrepreneurs Can Avoid It
Release Date: 11/25/2024
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5 Fundraising Mistakes Tech Entrepreneurs Make and How to Avoid Them
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Have you ever wondered why raising money for your tech startup feels like stepping into the ring of a high-stakes competition? In the rapidly evolving tech landscape, securing funding is a monumental challenge that stands between many entrepreneurs and their dreams. This episode, featuring Audrey Russo, President and CEO of the Pittsburgh Technology Council, dives deep into the world of fundraising, shedding light on common pitfalls and empowering strategies for emerging tech entrepreneurs. Learn the art of effectively asking for investment, understanding what investors are truly looking for....
info_outlineHave you ever wondered why raising money for your tech startup feels like stepping into the ring of a high-stakes competition?
In the rapidly evolving tech landscape, securing funding is a monumental challenge that stands between many entrepreneurs and their dreams. This episode, featuring Audrey Russo, President and CEO of the Pittsburgh Technology Council, dives deep into the world of fundraising, shedding light on common pitfalls and empowering strategies for emerging tech entrepreneurs.
- Learn the art of effectively asking for investment, understanding what investors are truly looking for.
- Discover how to articulate your vision and the use of funds in a way that excites prospects and closes the deal.
- Gain insight into common fundraising pitfalls and how to sidestep them, ensuring your venture doesn’t fall at the first financial hurdle.
Listen to this essential episode now and arm yourself with the knowledge to turn your fundraising efforts from a battle into a victory.
Produced by the Pittsburgh Technology Council, this is a podcast for tech and manufacturing entrepreneurs exploring the tech ecosystem, from cyber security and AI to SaaS, robotics, and life sciences, featuring insights to satisfy the tech curious.