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Building an Investor-Ready Business

Sveta April 1, 2025

The Importance of a Strong Team 

Timestamp: 1:20:00 – 1:30:00

  • Why Investors Invest in People, Not Just Ideas.
  • Building a Core Team – Even if you can’t afford salaries yet, show commitments.
  • Leveraging a Community – Demonstrating traction (e.g., pre-orders, engaged followers).

Different Investment Vehicles 

Timestamp: 1:30:00 – 1:45:00

  • Loans & Interest-Free Loans – Often available in impact investing.
  • Strategic Partnerships – Corporations acquiring startups for innovation.

Crowdfunding & Revenue-Based Financing – Alternative funding strategies.