Startup Shinobi @startupshinobi
Wit and wisdom for founders and investors from a GP. Startups and VC are ripe for ridicule. Follow me for the knowledge but stay for the laughs. startupshinobi.substack.com Startuplandia Joined November 2023-
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Founders pitching me that their go to market strategy is unique because they will do... -Events, IRL and virtual -Thought leadership -Substack -Medium -Social media -Work with influencers -Run ads
Transformational Thursday. Just some knowledge to transform you into a better founder. Don't ever pay to pitch. It is a waste of time and money that can be better spent on literally anything else, like marketing or OnlyFans. Follow me for more Shinobi startup and VC insights.
Founders this is what putting emojis in a pitch deck looks like. You are asking for millions of dollars, but sure, add some emojis. That will really sell you. Follow me for honest Shinobi insights on startups and VC.
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Founders make sure to support the @OpenVC_ free fundraising CRM brought to you by @StephNass every startup's favorite next door neighbor. It's the best tool you can have, outside of a screenshot of @darrenmarble telling you to say no to alcohol.
My face when the founder tells me that if they can just secure the first five million to finish their MVP they will be unstoppable.
Every VC on my feed after I call them out for their worthless thought leadership and need for a participation trophy.
Me and the fund rolling into the demo day to judge pitches. Spoilers-They will all be terrible.
Me reviewing your pitch deck and slicing through your feeble attempts at getting funding... -No one else is going this -We plan to capture 50 percent of the market -We are better than all of our competition combined -We are seeking 5 million to build out an MVP
Me when I see your startup on pitch day.
Me gearing up to check my feed for all the useless VC startup advice. And they never let me down.
Me when founders say they want the soul of their startup to be the guiding force for investors. Startups don't have a soul and investors aren't St. Peter, although they act like they are here on X.
Me after the past year of seeing hundreds of AI for X startup ideas. The only thing AI improved was my understanding of the lack of intelligence behind artificial intelligence.
University deans charging 100k for an entrepreneurship degree by teaching students to build pitch decks that are too long and give presentations to investors that will never happen. Follow me for daily Shinobi insights.
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Me when the founder says his biggest competitor raised 500k a decade ago on just a proof of concept and his plan is to do the same. Follow me for more daily Shinobi startup and VC insights.
VCs-We have a robust due diligence process that deep dives into the market, competitive landscape, financials, and how we can add value if we invest in your startup. Also VCs-Our due diligence is just us checking to see what other VCs invested first.
Me when a founders says no one is buying the MVP but investors will love to invest in it because of the opportunity.
VCs on X who became geopolitical experts overnight.
Me preparing to see all the replies from VCs when I call them out on their BS. -Everyone should angel invest -We invest at the earliest stages -DMs are open -You should start a startup no matter the idea or industry, the world needs you
Me when the pre-seed deck with no traction claims they will be a decacorn within the next two years.
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@startupshinobi Haha. They just need that little nudge 🐘
@startupshinobi Wait, are you & yours now identifying as the Foot Clan? 🤨
@startupshinobi @darrenmarble @VCBrags I hope they didn't end up throwing up
@startupshinobi Ha! I see your cynicism, and raise you... - Vindication; Others are doing this... very poorly (per clients & users) - We'll capture what we capture with quality - Our competition is embracing fraud and lacks accountability... you tell me. - Products built & launched w/ $500k rev
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Early-stage investing is an emotional act Much more than VCs will ever admit.
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@startupshinobi Founders pitching their Nth VC for the week.
@startupshinobi Get outta here! 😎🚀🦅
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