Stephane Nasser
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
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.
Guest: Stephane Nasser
July 2, 2025
What Is OpenVC and Who Is It Designed For?
An overview of OpenVC, the platform that helps tech and biotech founders find active early-stage investors for seed rounds.
Guest: Stephane Nasser
June 24, 2025
Balancing Founder Passion and Reason
How founders sustain motivation: choose a venture aligned with your beliefs and experience, set attainable milestones, and stay default alive.
Guest: Stephane Nasser
June 4, 2025
What Are the Common Mistakes in Pitch Decks?
After reviewing 25,000+ pitch decks a year on OpenVC, the most common mistake is decks that are too long and text-heavy. Spark interest instead.
Guest: Stephane Nasser
May 23, 2025
Why Does the Spray and Pray Method Fail in Capital Raising?
Why spray-and-pray investor outreach on platforms like LinkedIn fails, and how high volume and poor targeting leave investors tuning out.
Guest: Stephane Nasser