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Scott Kelly: How to Find and Pitch to Investors

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Scott Kelly is the Founder and CEO of Black Dog Venture Partners, a business accelerator that helps disruptive companies secure funding, grow sales, and scale faster through a network of over 13,000 investors and 40,000 business partners. With more than three decades of experience working with entrepreneurs and investors, Scott has trained thousands of salespeople and built a reputation for driving innovation and growth.

He is also the creator and host of VC Fast Pitch, a national series of investor-founder matchmaking events that connect startups with top venture capitalists and angel investors. Known as a dynamic MC and connector, Scott leverages his network to help founders and investors succeed.

In addition, Scott is a college professor and host of The Emerging Managers Podcast, where he explores why new VC funds might be the next great investment. Outside of work, he is a proud father and owner of Melvin, the company’s namesake mascot.

During the show we discussed:

  • Building a list of potential investors
  • Using LinkedIn to find investors
  • The power of relationships in raising capital
  • Creating the perfect pitch deck
  • The importance of a due diligence checklist
  • Knowing when to raise capital
  • Angel investing vs. venture capital
  • Finding local investor groups
  • What sets Black Dog Venture Partners apart
  • How the investor network benefits startups
  • How business partners support growth
  • The best-fit companies for the accelerator
  • Client results and success stories
  • What to expect at VC Fast Pitch events
  • Common mistakes in investor pitching
  • Preparing founders for investor meetings

Resources:

https://blackdogventurepartners.com/ https://vcfastpitch.com/ https://emergingmanagerspodcast.com/

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Scott Kelly is the Founder and CEO of Black Dog Venture Partners, a business accelerator that helps disruptive companies secure funding, grow sales, and scale faster through a network of over 13,000 investors and 40,000 business partners. With more than three decades of experience working with entrepreneurs and investors, Scott has trained thousands of salespeople and built a reputation for driving innovation and growth.

He is also the creator and host of VC Fast Pitch, a national series of investor-founder matchmaking events that connect startups with top venture capitalists and angel investors. Known as a dynamic MC and connector, Scott leverages his network to help founders and investors succeed.

In addition, Scott is a college professor and host of The Emerging Managers Podcast, where he explores why new VC funds might be the next great investment. Outside of work, he is a proud father and owner of Melvin, the company’s namesake mascot.

During the show we discussed:

  • Building a list of potential investors
  • Using LinkedIn to find investors
  • The power of relationships in raising capital
  • Creating the perfect pitch deck
  • The importance of a due diligence checklist
  • Knowing when to raise capital
  • Angel investing vs. venture capital
  • Finding local investor groups
  • What sets Black Dog Venture Partners apart
  • How the investor network benefits startups
  • How business partners support growth
  • The best-fit companies for the accelerator
  • Client results and success stories
  • What to expect at VC Fast Pitch events
  • Common mistakes in investor pitching
  • Preparing founders for investor meetings

Resources:

https://blackdogventurepartners.com/ https://vcfastpitch.com/ https://emergingmanagerspodcast.com/

  continue reading

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