Attract Money From Investors In Venture Capital - Mike Schatzman and Lily Patrascu

Multimillionaire Investor Shares How To Attract Money From Investors In Venture Capital - Mike Schatzman and Lily Patrascu Mike Schatzman has built three successful ventures and now leads Venture Forward Capital, helping founders secure funding and scale their businesses. Previously, he led strategy and grew business units to over $500 million, then founded Union Hospitality Group, expanding it to $12M+ in annual revenue. As a former investor at New Leaf Capital, he now focuses on investing in the future, advising startups and established companies on brand-building and growth strategies. He believes 80% of early-stage investment decisions hinge on the team, prioritizing strong entrepreneurs over just a great product.About The GuestMike Schatzman is a seasoned entrepreneur, investor, and business leader with over 25 years of experience scaling companies and driving growth. He has built and led teams that generated over $1 billion in revenue, backed visionary founders through his firm Venture Forward Capital, and successfully built and exited multiple businesses. With a background in corporate leadership at Visa and News Corp—where he led strategy and grew business units to over $500 million—Mike later founded Union Hospitality Group, growing it to $12M+ in annual revenue. As a former investor at New Leaf Capital, he now focuses on investing in the future, advising startups and established companies on brand-building and growth strategies. Passionate about AI-driven innovation and the power of relationships in venture capital, Mike actively supports founders in building transformative businesses. Connect with him to explore investment opportunities or discuss scaling strategies. For More Info About Mike Schatzman, visit: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mikeschatzman/ Timestamp 0:00 Introduction to Ghosting by Investors 0:06 Meet Mike Schatzman 0:12 About Venture Forward Capital 0:29 Attracting Capital for Startups 0:36 Podcast Introduction 0:51 Understanding Capital Raising 1:54 Importance of Storytelling in Capital Raising 3:46 Effective Brand Stories 4:50 From Ghosted to Funded 6:35 Negotiation and Strategy 8:26 Pitching and Communication 10:13 Building Relationships and Networking 12:09 Effective Pitch Materials 13:27 Impressive Pitch Elements 15:51 Investable Factors and Team Importance 19:34 AI's Role in Fundraising and Efficiency 21:05 Traction and Strategic Investment 24:19 Genius Founders and Team Building 26:28 Case Studies of Successful Investments 28:39 Integrating AI for Efficiency and Growth 30:46 Contact and Closing Remarks About The Host Lily Patrascu is an ultra-creative book publisher and personal brand strategist for thought leaders, CEOs, luxury influencers. 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