Raising Capital 101: How To Fund a Business Idea with Charlie O’Donnell

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The thing holding you back in fundraising, sales, or even just getting a “yes”… probably isn’t your idea, but how you’re communicating it. I sat down with Charlie O’Donnell to unpack a few simple (but wildly overlooked) skills that can change everything, and why it’s less about being polished, and more about being clear, human, and intentional with how you share your ideas. Charlie O’Donnell is a serial entrepreneur, investor, NYU entrepreneurship professor, and author known for his deep insider perspective on startups, pitching ideas, and what actually makes ideas spread. If you’re ready to communicate in a way that moves people, opens doors, and turns rejection into opportunity this episode is your playbook. You’ll learn: - Why leading with the problem you’re solving wins every time - Simple ways to turn “no” into data for better results in the future - Why clarity beats storytelling - The subtle skill of listening that builds trust faster than any pitch will If you’re ready to communicate in a way that moves people, opens doors, and turns rejection into opportunity, this conversation is your playbook.

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