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Not My First Guess

How to Find the Right Funding For You: Featuring Daniel Sawko

Jan 28, 2025
53:14

Are you tired of the painful process of finding investors for your startup? Today, I'm joined by Daniel Sawko, co-founder of ShipShapeVC, who's on a mission to make fundraising easier for founders. In this episode, Daniel shares his journey from consulting to entrepreneurship, and how he's helping founders navigate the complex world of investments. We dive into the importance of empathy in sales strategy, how to reduce the time to accessing capital, and the reasons why founders should focus on building meaningful relationships with investors.

If you're struggling to find the right investors for your startup, or simply want to learn more about the world of fundraising, this episode is a must-listen.

Key Timestamps:

  • [02:15] Daniel's journey from consulting to entrepreneurship
  • [10:30] The importance of empathy in sales strategy
  • [16:45] How ShipShapeVC helps founders find the right investors
  • [25:00] The benefits of having a sales strategy that includes SMEs


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