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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.

July 23, 2025

The 4-Point Investor Match Test For Capital Raising

Mastering Investor Qualification: Tips for Founders In this episode, we dive deep into the essential criteria for pre-qualifying investors. The discussion highlights four key aspects: geography, check size, investment stage, ...
July 2, 2025

What Is OpenVC and Who Is It Designed For?

Connecting Tech Founders with Early Stage Investors: An Overview of OpenVC Explore how OpenVC helps tech founders—whether in SaaS or biotech—connect with early stage investors. Learn about this online platform designed to str...
June 24, 2025

Balancing Founder Passion and Reason

Finding and Sustaining Motivation as a Founder This episode delves into the challenges of maintaining motivation as a startup founder. The discussion emphasizes the importance of choosing a project that aligns with personal b...
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 fo...
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 th...