Welcome to Part 3 of our Pitch Deck Tear Down Series. In this episode, Angel Investor Jason Butcher from Orbit Capital, sits down with first-time founder Shane Pope for a candid, real-time review of his startup (from an angel investor's perspective). If you're wondering how meeting with an angel investor differs from meeting with a VC this Pitch Deck Tear Down Series is for you.

We're giving you four episodes structured with the goal of helping Shane figure out the right funding path him while getting real live getting feedback from a VC and a seasoned angel investor (that's right you get to sit in on their meetings!), both investors who actively invest in Shane's space.

If you are trying to raise your first round, this series will help you avoid common mistakes, sharpen your story, and understand what to fix before you walk into the next investor meeting.

Catch the whole series:

Part 1: Episode 84 | Pitch Deck Tear Down, Featuring Founder Shane Pope: Shane and Jayla talk different paths of funding

Part 2: Episode 85 |Pitch Deck Tear Down, Featuring VC Brian Bell from Ignite Ventures and Founder Shane Pope (get the inside scoop on what VC's say and think about during a pitch)

Part 3: Episode 86 |Pitch Deck Tear Down, Featuring Tech Angel Jason Butcher and Founder Shane Pope (get the inside scoop on how an Angel reacts to Shane's pitch compared to a VC)

The Follow Up: Episode 87 |Where did Shane Land? (hear what path Shane decided to take)

Guest Bio:

Jason Butcher angle investor and founder of Orbit Capital. Jason is a dynamic and influential figure known for his extensive contributions as a passionate entrepreneur, investor, dedicated mentor, and seasoned advisor. With a career dedicated to empowering visionary founders and making a global impact, Jason leverages his vast network and expertise to drive innovation, sustainability, and community development.

Shane Pope is the Founder and CEO of Reflect Technologies, a new mental wellness app that uses AI to ask you questions.

About Your Host

Connect with Jayla on LinkedIn here.

Jayla Siciliano is an entrepreneur with 25+ years in consumer brands, product, and marketing. After raising her first angel round against all odds and later appearing on Shark Tank, where she closed a deal with Mark Cuban, she now helps founders become fundable, confident, and ready to attract the right investors. Entrepreneurship changed her life, and she's on a mission to help first-time founders raise their first round of angel funding and change theirs too.

Links:

Website: https://seedmoneypodcast.com/

Disclaimer

The information in this podcast is educational and general in nature and does not take into consideration the listener's personal circumstances. Therefore, it is not intended to be a substitute for specific, individualized financial, legal, or tax advice.