Fundraising =Dating Relationship Lessons From an Entrepreneur in the Field
PRESENTED BY: DAVE KERPENCEO and Founder
Likeable [email protected]
Dave Kerpen
CEO, Likeable Local: social media software solution for small businesses
Cofounder and Former CEO, Likeable Media
Raised $1.5M in seed round
Fundraising is hard.
Fundraising or Dating?
“I just don’t think we’re a good fit.”
“I just don’t think we’re a good fit.”
FUNDRAISING
“I would really like to stay friends.”
“I would really like to stay friends.”
FUNDRAISING
“If you think this could really work, I need to
know.”
“If you think this could really work, I need to
know.”
DATING
“If this is going to be serious, I need more.”
“If this is going to be serious, I need more.”
FUNDRAISING
“I like you. So I’m going to invest in you.”
“I like you. So I’m going to invest in you.”
DATING
“You came to my home, you met my
family, I have a feeling this will work out.”
“You came to my home, you met my
family, I have a feeling this will work out.”
FUNDRAISING
4 LessonsFrom Dating &Fundraising
1.Transparency is good. But not too much too soon.
2. Don’t waste time once you know it’s not a fit.
3. They’re going through the same thing you are.
4. Persistence is vital in any relationship worth having.
In the end, it’s worth it.
Thank You / Questions GRAND PRIZE!