Master post-investment founder responsibilities (2025): Board meeting structure and cadence, investor reporting requirements and templates, monthly updates, investor communication best practices, building long-term relationships beyond capital. Table of Contents Why Post-Investment Management Matters More Than Fundraising Board Structure: Composition and…
Pitch Deck – Slide 4-5 – Market Size & Competition: Why Size Matters
Master slides 4-5 of your pitch deck (2025): TAM/SAM/SOM calculation methods (top-down vs bottom-up), competitive positioning matrix, why “we have no competitors” is a red flag, real examples from Uber Slack Notion, AI market $1.8 trillion opportunity, investor evaluation framework,…
Pitch Deck – Slide 2-3 – Problem & Solution: Tell a Story, Not Features
Master slides 2-3 of your pitch deck (2025): Problem validation using P.R.O.V.E. framework, solution clarity without feature overload, customer journey mapping with real data, before-after visual storytelling, examples from Loom Front Canva, why 42% of startups fail due to weak…
Insurance for Startups: What You Actually Need
Complete startup insurance guide 2025 India: D&O insurance ₹12,000-₹1,50,000/year (directors officers liability), Cyber liability ₹50,000-₹3,00,000/year (data breaches, ransomware, business interruption), General liability ₹20,000-50,000/year, Key person insurance cost breakdown, when to buy which coverage, cost-benefit analysis for startups, investor requirements.…
Intellectual Property Protection: Patents, Trademarks, Trade Secrets
Complete IP protection guide 2025 India: Patent filing ₹1600-50000 (normal 2-3 years, expedited 1-1.5 years), Trademark ₹4500-9000 (9-12 months), Design ₹1000-4000 (6-9 months), Trade secrets protection via NDA + confidentiality agreements (no registration needed), cost-benefit analysis when to protect which…
Company Culture: Building Values (Without Corporate BS)
Complete culture guide 2025: build authentic values without generic corporate BS. Define 3-5 core values through employee input (not top-down), translate each to specific observable behaviors, hire for fit (not just skills), bake into rituals and decisions, measure via eNPS…
ESOP Pool: How Much Should You Reserve? (10-20% Rule)
Complete ESOP pool sizing guide 2025: seed stage 10-12%, Series A 12-15%, Series B 15-20%. Pool calculation methodology, dilution mechanics (10%→7% post-Series A dilution), refresh mechanics, employee communication, annual updates, and benchmark data for talent attraction. Table of Contents…
Job Description Writing: Attract Better Candidates (Template)
Master job description writing: role clarity, skills vs credentials, culture fit, benefits, salary transparency (94% more applications with ranges), candidate self-selection. Complete 2025 template with best practices and real examples. Table of Contents Why Job Descriptions Matter (Data 2025) Role…
The Founder Story: How to Tell Yours (That Investors Love)
Master founder storytelling: structure compelling narratives using hero’s journey, vulnerability, authentic journey mapping, and impact messaging that investors can’t resist—with 22x memorability advantage. Table of Contents Why Your Story Is Your Strongest Asset Narrative Structure: The Hero’s Journey Vulnerability: The…
Community Engagement Strategy: Creating FOMO & Loyalty
Master engagement tactics that drive FOMO and loyalty: design activities and challenges that convert, spotlight members strategically, and implement retention frameworks that reduce 73% churn with real 2025 benchmarks. Table of Contents Why Engagement Drives Loyalty 2025 Engagement Benchmarks &…