Nathan Beckford helps startups with strategy, finance, BD, and venture/exit issues. Described as the “wingman to startup CEOs” and as “Biz Dev / CFO to go”, he specializes in pitching deals, raising capital, and getting sh*t done. Nathan is the CEO of Foundersuite, used by 2500+ startups worldwide to bring structure, speed, and efficiency to fundraising and investor relations.

KEY TAKEAWAYS FROM THE EPISODE

01:14 The story behind Foundersuite
04:32 The power of financial models for your startup
09:05 Common mistakes entrepreneurs make when raising money
14:43 Tips for making a good pitch deck
19:28 You have to be full-time in fundraising
27:33 The Foundersuite Framework
35:24 Advice for new entrepreneurs that are starting out

GOLDEN NUGGET FROM TODAY’S SHOW

Nathan says, “One of the mistakes I see founders make is that they don't prioritize fundraising. Fundraising is painful. It takes a lot of time and you face a lot of rejection. But if really want to see results, it takes a full-time commitment of three months for most startups."

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It has long been said that ideas are everything, especially in the startup world. But what if having a laser focus on your idea can actually hold your business back? In the Ideas Last podcast, Danielle Gillespie interviews startup founders, whose success came from obsessively, focusing on execution instead of ideation. Each episode dissects what it actually takes to build a long-lasting profitable startup, rather than simply launching - by putting your idea, last.

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Efficient & Effective Fundraising For Your Startup - Nathan Beckford, CEO of Foundersuite