Pitch Deck podcast is baaaaack in it's new home, here at Forward Pursuit For episode 1, Nick Telson-Sillett was delighted to sit down with Kirsten Connell from Octopus Ventures and chat all things pre-seed. Some of the topics we covered: ✅ Investors are more focused on traction and metrics at the seed stage, but pre-seed investments are less impacted by this shift. ✅ Exceptional founders who have identified a real need, can build an MVP, and have a clear plan to take their product or service to market are highly sought after. ✅ In B2C startups, it's important to have a strong value proposition and a clear understanding of the market and route to market. ✅ Founder-market fit is crucial, whether the founder has first-hand experience in the industry or is passionate about solving a problem. ✅ Competition is a factor to consider, but it's not the sole reason to bow out of investing. Other factors such as market size, product roadmap, and business model should also be taken into account. We're now on... Spotify - https://lnkd.in/gryBgXz Apple - https://lnkd.in/gGyuwAT Youtube - https://lnkd.in/eYvSiYH7
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