About this episode
The episode discusses the essential steps and strategies for founders and investors to take after closing a funding round.
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
People in this episode
Hosts: Raju Rishi, Will Porteous
Topics covered
- post-funding expectations
- founder-investor relationship
- board meetings
- communication strategies
- onboarding
- maximizing contributions
Keywords
- funding
- investors
- founders
- board culture
- communication
- onboarding
- expectations
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