The document provides advice for startups on fundraising and building a successful business. It recommends building an initial product version and talking to customers to gain traction before raising money. It also suggests focusing on activities that generate revenue early on, becoming profitable even with minimal funds, understanding startup economics, choosing investors carefully based on alignment, and finishing fast as time is the biggest enemy for startups. The overarching message is on prioritizing growth over fundraising.

1. The Not So Common Investment Thesis !
“Fundraising !”

2. Do you want to Raise
Money ?

3. Please Don’t ?

4. Get a Technical
Co-Founder
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5. Build your 1st
version of the
Product

7. Talk to Customers …
Get Traction
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8. Ring the Cash Register Early

9. Do Things that Don't
Scale
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10. Reach Ramen
Profitable
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11. Know your Startups
Economics
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12. Now Let’s Talk

13. Know & Choose
Your Investor(s)
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14. Get Some Angels :)

15. Discuss Terms

16. 16
Get Legal Support

17. 17
Remember
Startups = Growth

18. Finish Fast …
Time is your biggest
Enemy
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Startups = Growth

20. Thank You !