For a variety of reasons, both women and men investors tend to ask women entrepreneurs different and often more difficult questions. This pattern is well documented and proven through research. InvestorQ&A is designed to help founders break through these dynamics, understand why they occur, and learn how to take control of the conversation by shaping their own narrative.
InvestorQ&A has been transformative in enhancing my clarity, confidence, and competence when approaching investors. The course’s science-based framework has equipped me with the insights to effectively present my venture, avoid common pitfalls, and address investor questions with purpose and precision. Dr. Ellen’s guidance has proven invaluable, not only in refining my pitch but also in building a confident approach to funding discussions. I wholeheartedly recommend this program to any founder seeking a solid foundation for engaging with potential investors, and ensuring you are prepared when facing the difficult Q & A sessions.
Founders mostly cannot remember what they said or even what questions they were asked. Engage in practice sessions that hone your abilities and highlight places for improvement.
You don’t control the questions, but you do control the answers.
Once you understand the venture capital mindset you will be able to deploy it to your own advantage.
Practice in your private, secure Role-Play Console with immediate unbiased, industry-agnostic micro-critiques and unbiased analytics.
Approaching investors with real insight puts you in a position of control and confidence. Many founders believe they are giving away their equity—this module shows how understanding how venture capital works changes that mindset.
Understanding the science behind your answers and how to talk to VCs hear gives you a competitive advantage over all the other founders and entrepreneurs who are seeking venture capital.
Practical modules that guide you step by step from idea to funding.
Investor conversations determine whether another meeting takes place. This module trains you to lead those conversations to promote control and a follow-up meeting.
Learn how to build your personal value, value creation, your value proposition AND most of all, your startup’s valuation.
Lean into the peculiarities of venture capital that many founders misunderstand — and that often prevent them from raising the capital needed to build great companies.
Accelerate your learning with immediate, automated, unbiased feedback. Advance quickly with repetition of the most important startup fundamentals.
Hone the business startup fundamentals that are not well known by founders. Discover what VCs need to know to invest … but do not ask.
The VC needs to sense a unicorn in the room. By controlling the conversation you look like the leader they need in order to invest.
Focused tracks that help motivated founders practice pitch skills and get expert feedback.
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