

Feel the Boot
Feel the Boot
Feel the Boot delivers advice and experience to entrepreneurs, helping them create and grow successful businesses. We help founders go from overwhelmed entrepreneur to successful CEO.
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May 20, 2019 • 8min
3. Are angels greedy to demand a massive 20X return on investment?
Angel investors demand massive potential returns. Understanding why is the key to a successful pitch. Entrepreneurs in startups need to know the economics that drive angel investors and the harsh reality of how many startups fail.Blog: https://www.feeltheboot.com/blog/greedy-angel-investorsVideo: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J7tnKZW7TXg

May 6, 2019 • 10min
2. Why I don’t care about your technology!
Engineer entrepreneurs love their technology, but that can be their downfall. In an investor pitch, when and if you talk about your technology can make a huge difference. Leading with, and focusing on, technology is the biggest mistake I see many engineer entrepreneurs make. The technology is often what they are most passionate about and was the reason they created the company. Technology is also where they feel most comfortable and can speak most confidently. Unfortunately that comes at the expense of focus on customers and their pain points.Read the blog version of this episode here: https://www.feeltheboot.com/blog/angel-pitch-deck-not-technologyWatch the video version of this episode here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BLpHXWGQsrE

Apr 22, 2019 • 6min
1. Is your passion project worth a day of your vacation time?
Are you having trouble getting your big project off the ground? I had a hard time finding the time to launch Feel The Boot. Eventually I realized that I would have to take some time away from my day job to just make it happen. I suspect that this is a very common experience. If you have a question, topic suggestion, or feedback, message me on Twitter @LanceCottrell or contact me through the https://FeelTheBoot.com websiteBlog: https://www.feeltheboot.com/blog/unsticking-your-passion-projectVideo: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=apK2eGBiiOY