EPISODE · Aug 27, 2025 · 1H 41M
Live Startup Pitching & Angel Investor VC Insights: Scott Fox StartupCouncil.org CEO
from Free Startup Fundraising Advice & Investor Pitch Practice with Scott Fox, CEO of StartupCouncil.org
We're back with free expert #startup #VC #mentoring for #entrepreneurs who have #fundraising #venturecapital or #businessstrategy questions AND offering feedback on #founder #investorpitches! StartupCouncil.org's latest fun and interactive Startup Fundraising Office Hours #livestream #YouTube Q&A session welcomed practice #investorpitches and answered questions from entrepreneurs worldwide once again. StartupCouncil.org CEO Scott Fox helped accelerate the startup's fundraising process with friendly discussion and advice about raising money from angel investors and venture capital firms, including:Daniel from Los Angeles practiced his angel investor pitch for a new soccer-style sports leagueShaun from # Boston asked questions about Venture Capital firm structure and the impact of fewer #IPOs on liquidity and investments from LPsNiusha from # Dubai shared about her new minerals and mining marketplace. Scott and the crowd shared feedback on her practice investor pitch.Carl from # Manila asked about startup platforms and listing services to join (hint: https://StartupCouncil.org) and also how to build an MVP without any funding. Leo asked how to find investors (hint: https://www.StartupInvestorsDirectory...)Aileen asked for strategies for raising money for her haircare business. Scott explained small businesses vs startups and how raising money for high-growth companies is different from traditional businesses. Plus, they discussed crowdfunding opportunities like Kickstarter vs equity CF like Wefunder and StartEngine.Shaun also asked about fundraising platforms, accelerator programs, and deal flow management software, plus whether their costs were worth it.Mona asked about traction, and Scott introduced the concept of MVT - meaning "Minimum Viable Traction" from his upcoming fundraising book.And (as usual) everybody wanted to know the best resource to find early stage investors interested in their startups. Answer: Google + https://www.startupinvestorsdirectory.com/And much more, as usual!Watch the FREE replay video now for startup #founder pitches, and the expert #investor feedback they got!Please don't forget to SUBSCRIBE, LIKE, and SHARE if the show is helpful to you? Visit https://www.StartupCouncil.org to join us for lots of FREE #startup resources, expertise, publicity opportunities, events, and much more - including FREE email newsletters.Plus, get details on StartupCouncil.org's worldwide network of Meetup groups that can help you to promote YOUR local startup events in your city, too.Great to see everyone and congratulations on the progress you are making with your #startups!PLEASE SUBSCRIBE & COMMENT? Have more questions?? We're here to help if you post your questions in the Comments!
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