{"product_id":"founder-unfriendly-what-investors-wont-tell-you-about-getting-funded-hardcover","title":"Founder Unfriendly: What Investors Won't Tell You About Getting Funded (Hardcover)","description":"\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eA strategy guide for founders who want to understand―and\ninfluence―the behavior of venture capitalists and investors so they can get\ntheir companies funded\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eIn \u003ci\u003eFounder Unfriendly\u003c\/i\u003e, veteran venture\ncapitalist Charlie O’Donnell walks you through what actually happens after you\nleave a pitch meeting. Based on his own extensive, first-hand experience,\nO’Donnell provides a clear answer to the question of why so many “mediocre”\nstartups get funded while young companies with brilliant concepts and people\nget passed over time and time again.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eThe book skips the endless clichés about “successful founder\ntraits” and recycled startup wisdom and gets right to the heart of why real VCs\nin the real world fund real companies with real money. It also explains exactly\nwhy those same investors say no so often, as well as what it might take to move\nthem from a no to an enthusiastic yes.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eInside the book:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul style=\"margin-top:0cm\" type=\"disc\"\u003e\n \u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eGranular,\n     specific advice that will transform your pitch deck from a liability into\n     a game changing asset\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n \u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eStrategies\n     to shape the conversations investors have after you leave the room as they\n     decide whether to fund your venture\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n \u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eHow\n     to change your strategy based on the relative strength and momentum of the\n     sectors you operate in\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003ePerfect for first-time founders trying to get the lay of the\nVC land, \u003ci\u003eFounder Unfriendly\u003c\/i\u003e is also a must-read for seasoned\nentrepreneurs trying to hone their fundraising strategies. It’s packed with\nproven and practical tools to help you build your company while capturing as\nmuch of the resulting value as possible.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eCHARLIE O’DONNELL \u003c\/b\u003eis a renowned venture\ncapitalist known for his early identification of groundbreaking companies,\nincluding Twitter and Foursquare. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eAs founder of Brooklyn Bridge Ventures, the first venture\nfund based in Brooklyn, he has invested in over 100 companies. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eHis two-decade tenure in the New York City startup ecosystem\nincludes pioneering roles as the first analyst at Union Square Ventures and\nhelping establish First Round Capital’s New York office. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eO’Donnell’s influence in the New York City tech industry has\nalso been widely recognized, earning him a spot on \u003ci\u003eBusiness Insider’\u003c\/i\u003es\n100 Most Influential People in NY Tech more than five times. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eCurrently teaching entrepreneurship at NYU’s Courant\nInstitute, O’Donnell has empowered countless founders to successfully navigate\nthe complexities of fundraising and venture capital.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"JOHN WILEY \u0026 SONS SINGAPORE","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45280910213327,"sku":"9781394369874","price":45.73,"currency_code":"SGD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0574\/5662\/3823\/files\/download_40707714-7c54-4369-896d-c090ac20d955.jpg?v=1782090939","url":"https:\/\/popular.com.sg\/products\/founder-unfriendly-what-investors-wont-tell-you-about-getting-funded-hardcover","provider":"Popular Book Company Pte Ltd","version":"1.0","type":"link"}