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ANNOUNCEMENT: NEW FORMAT FOR OUR PITCH EVENT! 🚨 Join Bay Angels at Werqwise in San Mateo, September 25th at 5:30pm (PST), as we host a new format event. Enjoy a lively rooftop networking opportunity, followed by a moderated 25-minute discussion with our 3 panelists; followed by 3 amazing startups for our September pitch event, moderated by Philip King. Register now for our live pitch and panel with the link below to get access to the event. When the event is sold out, DM me with your email for the link. Registration: THIS EVENT HAS BEEN RESCHEDULED DUE TO UNFORESEEN CIRCUMSTANCES. UPDATE COMING SOON! Our Panelists: Josh Broward - Cofounder & CEO of Wisdom Partners Christina Laskowski - Alquemie Ventures Scott Ray - CEO InfiniVida, and Angels Investor with Bay Angels Our Startups: Henry Elgrissy - CEO at Partake Pro Manju Devadas - Founder & CEO at Pluto7 Tanuj Sharma - Co-Founder & CEO at Kana Health Inc. Rosanne Foust Kevin He Alexis Elfend Michael Neuendorff, PCC Shirley Poitier Sandra Shpilberg Kara Alter Darren Ting Robert Shoffner Philip King John M. Selina Zhang Kari G. Mark Allen Alex Hult Lidiya Terpel Joe Siecinski Bay Angels Silicon Valley Impact Alexandra B. Pianpian Xu Guthrie Roland Chow Jay Chitnis Mike Balistreri Sam Wong Brett Bunnell

How can you determine if your startup is ready to begin fundraising? Understanding investors' expectations is crucial. They seek a strong harmony between the founder and the startup, where both hold equal importance. Once you are confident in your project execution abilities supported by metrics and traction, you are primed to attract investments. Investors focus on specific qualities in founders. Competence and experience are paramount. they prefer more founders with a successful startup history or accelerator experience, showing their capability to overcome challenges. Leadership skills are pivotal too; investors seek visionaries capable of leading teams with confidence and motivation. Also, adaptability is vital in navigating market dynamics and adjusting strategies as needed. Long-term vision is a key aspect investors consider, expecting founders to have a clear roadmap for their startup's future success. When showcasing your startup, emphasize key metrics:  - Traction: Demonstrating real progress, user engagement, and sales figures. - Market size: Addressing significant market needs with your product. - Unit economics: Highlighting the business's revenue generation potential through metrics like LTV and CAC. - Competitive Advantage: Illustrating how your product stands out in the market. I made a lot of mistakes during my first fundraising rounds, but my education at Draper University and my volunteer work with Bay Angels showed me how important is synergy of the founder and startup, how crucial it is to gain traction, and how essential it is for a founder to be able to present the product well in the early stages. Even if you have a great product, it's important to present it in a way that gets people's attention. I set up checkmypitch.com to help you polish your pitch decks. It's a great way to get feedback from current venture analysts in Silicon Valley, and it can really help you improve your presentation and increase your chances of attracting investment.

Join us on September 17th for the “Team, Time and Tenure” webinar organized by Lattice Wealth Management Group Inc. Shawn Flynn will be part of the panel discussing “The Liquidity Event Decision Framework for Business Owners”. Click Image or Link to Register/Attend: https://lnkd.in/gARqzxaz Lattice Wealth Management Group Inc, Michael Ross, Shawn Flynn, Mike Morales, Matt Cohen, Global Capital Markets #corporategrowth #mergersandacquisitions #businessowner #exitstrategy

ANNOUNCEMENT: NEW FORMAT FOR OUR PITCH EVENT! 🚨 Join Bay Angels online, August 28th at 6pm (PST), as we host a new format for our monthly pitch event. This month Brian💥 Sparkes will moderate a 25-minute discussion with our 3 panelist on Insights For Traction; followed by 3 amazing startups for our online August pitch event, moderated by Philip King. Register now for our online pitch and panel with the link below to get access to the event. When the event is sold out, DM me with your email for the link. Registration: https://lnkd.in/gh24BqGX Our Panelists: Shoba Viswanath - Investor & Startup Advisor James Cape - President of the Intel Alumni Association; Investor Sunmeet Jolly - Managing Partner, Jolly VC; Angel Investor Our Startups: Jean Pierre Trou - CEO and Co-Founder at mbue Dr. William Cherniak - Founder & CEO at Rocket Doctor Newton Asare - Co-Founder & CEO at Emerge Lielani Rich DuploCloud Jason Diehl James Gee Jung Moon Michael C. Morello Denyse Cardozo Viktor Grigorev Eli Finn Alexandra Dumas Sumit Dhoopar Alex Panait Victoria Tran Harrison Knoll 🤘 Selina Zhang Doug M. Melissa Nigh - Del Carlo Smriti Kataria Carolyn Moore Sam Heshmati Nikki Varanasi Serephina Ha Jeep Kline @Gerald Duran Renzo Luján Mary Grinnell Eric Rosenblum Kelsea Mann

Hi, my name is Paul and I'm Founder of Checkmypitch.com, I know what it's like to be a founder, raise money, and build a product and it can be very difficult, And I know what is important for good fundraising - 1. A robust product or MVP 2. An attractive business model 3. A dynamic founding team that aligns with your product 4. Solid traction and measurable results 5. An effective pitch deck that communicates all the above to potential investors To ensure that investors recognize the investment potential in your startup, you need a standout pitch deck that clearly conveys your strategy and prompts insightful questions from investors, setting you up for potential success. My project Checkmypitch.com will help you increase your chances of fundraising through a review of your pitch deck by current venture analysts from Silicon Valley! They review your pitch deck and offer specific advice on enhancements or additions to help move your discussion to the next stage with investors. Don’t let a lackluster pitch hold you back. Be confident in your abilities and your pitch deck! Let our experts polish your pitch to shine! Paul Volk

Bay Angels is one of the oldest, active investor and startup communities in the San Francisco Bay Area. Their next pitch event is June 27, where entrepreneurs can pitch their companies to active and esteemed investors and industry experts. There will be plenty of opportunity for networking, so you won't want to miss it. #startup #pitch #tech https://lnkd.in/gTqGNxxF

The ABLE program hosted by African Diaspora Network was a game-changer for me and Datatrixs last fall! Not only were the connections shared with fellow cohort members unparalleled, but they also brought in experts who have done it before and helped elevate my leadership skills. In addition, I received a $10,000 grant at the program completion! Since then, I've added big logos to Datatrixs's client base and we are growing! If you’re a founder looking to take your startup to the next level, this is your chance to be part of an extraordinary community that will elevate your entrepreneurial journey. https://bit.ly/ABLE2024 Brett L. Cave, MA Almaz Negash Heather Buffington Anderson #ABLE2024 #Entrepreneurship

High Fives to Our Create The Future Summit All-Stars! Last Friday's Summit wouldn't have been the future-shaping success it was without our incredible team of volunteers! We're talking rockstar MCs, eagle-eyed photographers, behind-the-scenes videographers, AND the amazing crew who kept everything running smoothly! Robert Strong, Karen Traversi,Katharine Earhart, Jason Zheng , Connie Kwan, Kevin Cameron, Kevin Mei, Alex Tan, Emma Zhou, Annmarie Bustamante, Alisha Parikh, Soniya Ahuja, Uma Annamalai, Anna B. A huge thank you to everyone who helped with registrations, wrangled the food trucks, and kept the snack bar stocked. You were lifesavers! Jingyuan Yang, Thomas Williams, Michael S.N. Ma, Wesley Knipe, Joseph Yeh 🖤💛🤎, Albert Giang, Susie Willemsz-Geeroms, Mark Pedro And a special shoutout to the volunteers who transformed the space, moving chairs, cleaning up, and making sure the VIP room was perfect. Your dedication didn't go unnoticed! Anthony Blake, PK (Paresh Kumar Patel) Your enthusiasm, hard work, and willingness to do whatever it took made all the difference. Because of you, we sparked inspiring discussions, fostered valuable connections, and took a giant leap towards a brighter tomorrow! Thank you from the bottom of our hearts! Shawn Flynn, Ken Nim, Michelle Yuan, Benson T., Brett Bunnell, Martin Kirkwood, Tatiana 🌎 Simonchik, Joseph Cervantes, Diego Cervantes, Dan Cordie, Patti Pan, Saleh M Alothaim, Silicon Valley Professionals, iCommunify

Congratulations to Shawn Flynn and Michelle Yuan The Silicon Valley Podcast and Tatiana 🌎 Simonchik on a successful event, “Create the Future Summit” with panels on AI, technology, governments, and the future of this world. You continue to inspire us with your ability to bring top talent together, share knowledge, and inspire us in changing the world. I look forward to next year’s event. Pankaj Kedia Captain Hoff (Steven Hoffman) Naoko Okumoto koki uchiyama Hanna Aliashkevich, MD