You’ve closed your funding round. The wire’s hit. Your team is pumped. Now what? In the latest episode of RRE POV, General Partners Raju Rishi and Will Porteous dive into the crucial early days AFTER a deal is done — when expectations are fresh, possibilities seem endless, and the real work of building a high-functioning relationship between founders and investors begins.
If you're a first-time founder or just kicked off a fresh relationship with a new VC, this episode is your playbook for getting it right from day one.
Show Highlights:
00:00 Introduction and Opening Remarks
00:58 Post-Funding Expectations
02:14 First Conversations with Entrepreneurs
04:10 Onboarding and Initial Steps
07:22 Board Meetings and Communication
12:36 Establishing Board Culture
18:52 Reality Check and Adjustments
22:19 Maximizing Board Member Contributions
23:01 Engaging with Directors Beyond Meetings
24:21 Leveraging Board Members' Superpowers
26:21 Effective Communication Strategies
30:16 Handling Bad News and Financial Literacy
33:25 Worst Board Meetings and First Dates
40:14 Fun and Final Thoughts