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How I Raised $14M For My Startup When I Stopped Pitching And Started Speaking

Monday, June 1, 2026Guest AuthorView original
How I Raised $14M For My Startup When I Stopped Pitching And Started Speaking
When investor trust is built through repeated in-person encounters, authentic conversations and thought leadership on meaningful problems, relationships and visibility matter more than aggressive fundraising outreach, argues guest author Alyx van der Vorm, whose startup raised $14 million as the result of personal interactions.