You’ve closed your funding round. The wire’s hit. Your team is pumped. Now what? In the latest episode of RRE POV, General Partners Raju Rishi and Will Porteous dive into the crucial early days AFTER a deal is done — when expectations are fresh, possibilities seem endless, and the real work of building a high-functioning relationship between founders and investors begins.

If you're a first-time founder or just kicked off a fresh relationship with a new VC, this episode is your playbook for getting it right from day one.

Show Highlights:
00:00 Introduction and Opening Remarks

00:58 Post-Funding Expectations

02:14 First Conversations with Entrepreneurs

04:10 Onboarding and Initial Steps

07:22 Board Meetings and Communication

12:36 Establishing Board Culture

18:52 Reality Check and Adjustments

22:19 Maximizing Board Member Contributions

23:01 Engaging with Directors Beyond Meetings

24:21 Leveraging Board Members' Superpowers

26:21 Effective Communication Strategies

30:16 Handling Bad News and Financial Literacy

33:25 Worst Board Meetings and First Dates

40:14 Fun and Final Thoughts