Stephane Nasser

The 4-point investor match test for capital raising — geography, check size, investment stage, and industry vertical — used to pre-qualify investors before founders pitch.

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 streamline the process of finding active investors ready to fund initial or seed rounds. 00:00 Introduction to OpenVC 00:09 What is OpenVC? 00:11 Purpose and Audience of OpenVC 00:16 How OpenVC Works 00:26 Finding Investors on OpenVC Disclaimer: Joshua Wilson is a regist...

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 beliefs and industry experience. It explores strategies for sustaining motivation through attainable milestones and ensuring financial sustainability. Paul Graham’s concept of being “default alive” comes up — a reminder that founders shouldn’t launch a venture that only su...

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 offered is to keep the pitch deck concise and engaging, focusing on sparking interest rather than overwhelming the recipient with excessive information. This approach should lead to more effective p...

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 to become desensitized to such messages. The video also touches on how new venture capitalists initially aim to respond to all messages but eventually grow jaded and ignore their DMs due to the overw...