This article was co-authored by Helena Ronis. Helena Ronis is Co-founder and CEO of AllFactors, a unified web analytics software to drive company's marketing and business growth. She has worked in product and marketing in the tech industry for over 8 years, and studied Digital Marketing & Analytics at the MIT Sloan School of Management Executive Program.
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Whether you have an early-stage startup or a growing small business, getting investors is an essential step along your path to success. But, how exactly do you convince an investor to invest in your vision and dream? We’ve put together this list of steps you can take to get you from point A, needing money for your business, to point B, having an investor commit funds.
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Expert Q&A
- QuestionHow do you find investors?Helena RonisHelena Ronis is Co-founder and CEO of AllFactors, a unified web analytics software to drive company's marketing and business growth. She has worked in product and marketing in the tech industry for over 8 years, and studied Digital Marketing & Analytics at the MIT Sloan School of Management Executive Program.
Business AdvisorThe easiest and fastest way to get investment is to have the partners put in personal money. If you don't have savings, you'll need to find an investor. Start by asking family members who express interest in your idea. Then, look for outside investors, also called angel investors. - QuestionCan you ask someone to invest in your product if you've never met them?Helena RonisHelena Ronis is Co-founder and CEO of AllFactors, a unified web analytics software to drive company's marketing and business growth. She has worked in product and marketing in the tech industry for over 8 years, and studied Digital Marketing & Analytics at the MIT Sloan School of Management Executive Program.
Business AdvisorYou can cold email investors, but it's best to ask people you've been introduced to. Someone who's never met you before will need more convincing to give you money.
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