Episode 21: Andres Klaric on The Complete Playbook For Pitching & Raising Capital
Today I’m sitting down with Andres Klaric, Co-Founder and Co-CEO of Fuse, a tech company transforming the lending industry. Andres has a very logical, and down to earth approach to entrepreneurialism, which is so refreshing. Our conversation is full of tangible takeaways that you can apply today. This episode is a complete playbook for pitching & funding. Andres is giving you examples on great pitch decks, how to prepare ahead of time, and even how to structure your schedule for maximum success.
We’re also getting deep on the challenges and rewards of entrepreneurship. I was especially keen to get his take on entrepreneurial life after his experience working on Wall Street. Andres is sharing his advice on improving productivity and managing stress, emphasizing the importance of self-awareness and deconstructing bad habits to become more productive humans. He’s also giving you guys some great book recommendations so be sure to listen all the way through. Overall, this conversation is perfect for anyone looking to start a tech company. It’s really a complete guide for starting and maintaining the business.
Here are the key takeaways from the episode:
Pivoting can lead to new opportunities and greater success
From Wall Street to entrepreneur- how Wall Street prepared him for entrepreneur life
How to make the transition more comfortable
Playbook for raising capital- how to structure your time, how to do them well, how to prepare
Don’t recreate the wheel -resources for a foolproof deck
B2B vs B2C
How to use LinkedIn for marketing
Benefits of having a co-founder
Finding gratitude in the process
Tips to improve productivity & stay grounded in the day-to-day
Recommended Reading: The Power of Now
Connect with Andres:
Andres’ LinkedIn
Fuse’s LinkedIn
Chapters:
05:20 Transitioning from Wall Street to Entrepreneurship
08:14 Advice for Transitioning to Entrepreneurship
11:52 Raising Capital and Fundraising Strategy
19:29 Finding Customers and Onboarding Process
30:58 The Importance of Co-founders
34:10 The Rewards and Challenges of Entrepreneurship
39:14 Overcoming Challenges and Maintaining Perspective
45:19 Recommended Books for Personal Growth
45:48 Self-awareness and deconstructing bad habits
46:27 Disaggregating tasks and prioritizing
47:02 Managing stress effectively
