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Posted by Amity Sims on Nov 05, 2012

The Basic Tenets of Fundraising, by David Sacks



In this exclusive talk from the San Francisco Founder Institute, Founder Showcase Keynote Speaker David Sacks, Founder and CEO of Yammer, covers the basics of fundraising and offers founders tips on how to engage investors.

As one of today's most accomplished entrepreneurs, David believes that securing money isn’t your biggest problem – it is finding a great idea.  

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Posted by Amity Sims on Nov 02, 2012

Surviving the Fundraising Process, by Justin Moore



Inside FI gives you exclusive access inside the training sessions of the Founder Institute. To get updates when we release new videos, follow us on Twitter or subscribe to our weekly newsletter here.

In this special edition of Inside FI, we bring you a segment from one of our favorite mentors and 12th Founder Showcase keynote, Justin Moore who gives founders tips on surviving the fundraising process.  

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Posted by Amity Sims on Oct 28, 2012

11th #FounderShowcase Video: Liz Gannes Interviews Hiten Shah on Utilizing Metrics for Business Development



With the 12th Founder Showcase barely a week away, we look back at previous events and highlight stellar moments in Showcase history. 

In this video from the 11th Founder Showcase, keynote speaker Hiten Shah, CEO of KISSmetrics, sits down with All Things D Senior Editor Liz Gannes to talk about his passion for helping fellow entrepreneurs, and how to utilize metrics to best benefit your business. 

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Posted by Amity Sims on Oct 25, 2012

Best Practices for Pitching to Journalists and Media, by Robin Wauters



Inside FI gives you exclusive access inside the training sessions of the Founder Institute. To get updates when we release new videos, follow us on Twitter or subscribe to our weekly newsletter here.

In this talk from the Brussels Founder InstituteRobin Wauters advises founders on the best practices for pitching to journalists and media. The Brussels Founder Institute will be accepting applications until Sunday, October 28. 

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Posted by Amity Sims on Oct 19, 2012

11th Founder Showcase Keynote Aaron Levie on Vision, Values, and the Future of Enterprise



As the 12th Founder Showcase rapidly approaches, we look back on previous events and highlight stellar moments in Showcase history. This particular video features Aaron Levie, Founder and CEO of Box as he provides guests with an insightful look at the future of enterprise.

To hear more great insights on the future of Silicon Valley, innovations, and insights from the experts, register for the November 7th Founder Showcase today

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Posted by Amity Sims on Oct 12, 2012

Prioritizing, Defining, and Executing Product Development by Phil Libin

Inside FI gives you exclusive access inside the training sessions of the Founder Institute. To get updates when we release new videos, follow us on Twitter or subscribe to our weekly newsletter here.

In this talk from Paris Founder Institute mentor Phil Libin, Libin outlines how to efficiently and successfully develop a product, guiding founders through a process of prioritization, scheduling, and strict deadlines. 

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Posted by Amity Sims on Oct 05, 2012

The Funding Lifecycle; Building Relationships, Selling Yourself, and Staying Connected by Jon Carder

Inside FI gives you exclusive access inside the training sessions of the Founder Institute. To get updates when we release new videos, follow us on Twitter or subscribe to our weekly newsletter here.

In this talk from the San Diego Founder Institute, Jon Carder presents some key tenets to fundraising both in early and more mature stages of one’s business. The art of fundraising may seem like daunting and foreign territory; however, it all comes down to building and maintaining relationships. 

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Posted by Amity Sims on Sep 25, 2012

Fu** Not Again: Another Billion Dollar Idea (Christoph Sollich's talk from the Berlin Startup Ideation Bootcamp)

From the Berlin Founder Institute's Startup Ideation Bootcamp we bring you “Fu** not Again: I Just had Another Billion Dollar Idea!” by Christoph Sollich, a freelance startup consultant in Berlin. In this entertaining talk, Christoph gives entrepreneurs tips on how to go about developing their next brilliant idea. 

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Posted by Amity Sims on Sep 21, 2012

Researching and Evaluating the Startup Market, by Thom Kozik

Inside FI gives you exclusive access inside the training sessions of the Founder Institute. To get updates when we release new videos, follow us on Twitter or subscribe to our weekly newsletter here.

In this talk from the Los Angeles Founder Institute, Thom Kozik gives critical advice on how to best go about researching where your business fits in the startup market. He advises founders on several elements to consider, yet reminds them that Startup Research is an ongoing project.

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Posted by Amity Sims on Sep 14, 2012

Best Practices for Managing Your Costs & Revenues, by Nico Perez

Inside FI gives you exclusive access inside the training sessions of the Founder Institute. To get updates when we release new videos, follow us on Twitter or subscribe to our weekly newsletter.

In this talk from the Paris Founder Institute, Nico Perez outlines the best practices for managing revenue, costs, and profits. Finances are imperative to any startup, and at the end of the day, you have to keep the business side of your company in mind.

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