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Tips for Managing Investor Pipelines as a Startup
19:33 - 24:05 (04:32)
The podcast discusses the importance of managing investor pipelines and treating it like a bidding process as opposed to dating. Lambda School's business model is debated but the idea of working backwards from a clear outcome in a course is of interest.
Clips
The guest speaker discusses how startup founders can manage their fundraising process like a bidding war, rather than dating one investor at a time, in order to help them go from unfunded to funded.
19:33 - 22:08 (02:34)
Summary
The guest speaker discusses how startup founders can manage their fundraising process like a bidding war, rather than dating one investor at a time, in order to help them go from unfunded to funded. He also explains the concept of aligning incentives and suggests starting a course where the person gets a clear outcome.
ChapterTips for Managing Investor Pipelines as a Startup
Episode#204 - Behind-the-Scenes of Shaan's Power Writing Course
PodcastMy First Million
The financial incentives for educators and institutions play a significant role in student success.
22:08 - 24:05 (01:57)
Summary
The financial incentives for educators and institutions play a significant role in student success. While some educators may not have a direct financial incentive for their students’ success, institutions like Lambda School aim to select candidates who are likely to succeed since their model depends on it.