Summary

Learn how VCs evaluate your idea from early stage founder and investor Sam Marchant of Hambro Perks. Get insider tips on how to craft a successful pitch deck and stand out as a first-time founder in the competitive world of startup and CPG brands. Don't miss this valuable advice from an experienced entrepreneur!

Takeaways

1.Observing entrepreneurship in childhood can have a significant impact on one's career path.
2.Consumer product goods (CPG) startups face unique challenges, including the need for innovation and the difficulty of standing out in a crowded market.
3.Consumer companies often require more time and capital to scale, making them less attractive to VC investors.
4.The VC industry has evolved, with a wider range of investors and a focus on different types of returns.

Chapters 

 00:00 Trailer
 01:48 Who is Sam Marchant
 08:00 Learning from SAM: Building to Sold Startup Journey
 13:30 Why Not Work with Friends and Family / Deep Insights about CPG Brands
 26:23 - How VCs add value to startups?
 30:50 Venture Capitalists' Judgment of Founders: An Operator's Perspective
 34:52 Important Characteristics for First-Time Founders
 38:40 VC Pitch Deck Selection Process: A Challenge for Early-Stage Founders (Very Important)
 55:30 How to Create a Pitch Deck: Lessons from a VC
 1:02:10 Calculating Market Size
 1:05:55 Why Venture Capital Money Is SEXY
 1:11:15 Deal Negotiation with Venture Capitalists for Early-Stage Founders
 1:16:50 Most Common Questions from First-Time Founders (Must Watch)
 1:23:10 Ritual Time: Previous Guest's Question for Sam
 1:25:20 Ending

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