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Stephane Nasser

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Cofounder, OpenVC

Stephane Nasser is the co-founder and CEO of OpenVC, an open platform that connects tech founders with early-stage investors. Prior to OpenVC, worked at the intersection of tech entrepreneurship and venture capital at Microsoft Accelerator in France and Fabernovel in San Francisco. A passionate entrepreneur, Stephane shares actionable insights through his blog and social media.

June 4, 2025

What Are the Common Mistakes in Pitch Decks?

Avoiding Common Pitfalls in Pitch Decks: Insights from Open VC In this episode, the speaker shares their extensive experience reviewing over 25,000 pitch decks annually on Open VC. They highlight a frequent mistake made by founders: creating overly lengthy and text-heavy pitch decks. The key advice…
May 23, 2025

Why Does the Spray and Pray Method Fail in Capital Raising?

Why the 'Spray and Pray' Method Fails in Capital Raising The video discusses the ineffectiveness of the 'spray and pray' method used by founders when reaching out to investors on platforms like LinkedIn. It highlights that the approach fails due to high volume and poor targeting, leading investors …