Common Mistakes Startups Should Avoid While Fundraising w/ Shosh Shetty | Thim Ventures

Episode 175: Anshika Arora (  / anshika-arora-ab5021137  , today’s host from The BAE HQ (  / the-bae-hq  ) and the founder of Eternity (https://eternity-uk.com/) welcomes Shosh Shetty (https://www.linkedin.com/in/shosh-she..., Managing Partner at Thim Ventures.

This episode dives into the common mistakes startups make when fundraising, explores the 4T framework, and shares expert advice on improving investor engagement and securing funding.

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Show Notes:

00:00 – Intro

00:18 – Common Fundraising Mistakes

01:38 – Importance of Timelines & Value Propositions

03:06 – Defining Your Value Proposition

04:30 – Consequences of Rushed Fundraising

06:47 – Ideal Fundraising Timeline

08:05 – Keeping Investor Interest

09:42 – Pre-Revenue Investor Updates

11:54 – Key Financial and Non-Financial Metrics

13:20 – The 4Ts Framework

20:20 – Skill Sets for Long-Term Success

28:24 – Advice


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