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#StartupLokal Meetup v.118 — Master the Art of Pitching from a Y Combinator Alumni

Date
Thursday, 25 April 2024 at 17:30
Location
Skystar Ventures, Tangerang
Price
Free

The Video

Henri Suhardja - Master the Art of Pitching from a Y Combinator Alumni (1/3)

Chapters

  1. 0:01Introduction and YC Background
  2. 3:37Fundraising Methods and Pitching
  3. 5:40Investor Types and Strategies
  4. 10:44Alternative Funding and Valuation
About this recording

Henri Suhardja - Master the Art of Pitching from a Y Combinator Alumni (2/3)

Chapters

  1. 0:06Risks of predatory investment terms
  2. 2:07Managing expectations vs entertainment
  3. 3:40The importance of building relationships
  4. 4:40How to approach meetings with investors
  5. 5:44The reality of Silicon Valley fundraising
  6. 7:16The necessity of preparation and data rooms
  7. 9:20Leverage and investor interest
  8. 12:22Lessons from fundraising failures
  9. 15:28Differences in decision-making speed
  10. 16:29The pitching process and data mastery
  11. 18:31Handling rejection and maintaining a growth mindset
About this recording

Henri Suhardja - Master the Art of Pitching from a Y Combinator Alumni (3/3)

Chapters

  1. 0:06Fundraising overview and key mindset
  2. 1:06The importance of confidence in pitching
  3. 2:08Storytelling as the core of a pitch
  4. 3:08Avoiding trap questions about valuation
  5. 3:39Creating natural, flowing conversation
  6. 6:13The one-minute pitch standard in the US
  7. 8:49Leveraging YC alumni status for credibility
  8. 9:19Slide structure: logo, one-sentence mission, traction
  9. 10:54The importance of simplicity and clarity
  10. 15:09Problem-solution framing in the pitch
  11. 17:13Explaining the business model clearly
  12. 18:14Setting realistic 3-year projections
  13. 19:15Avoiding overly detailed or irrelevant data
  14. 19:46Highlighting team and early investors
About this recording