Mike speaks to Michael Orant who is an entrepreneur, fractional CTO and racing driver. Today, they discuss fundraising, covering when to raise funds and how to talk to VCs, what to expect from them and spending the money strategically. To do this, Michael shares several real-world examples. Over the years, he has played a significant role in helping several startups to raise money. KEY TAKEAWAYS Even when investors are more risk-averse, you can still raise funds. Think about your exit and the exit for the investors and make that as attractive as possible. Accelerator events are a great way to find funders. Get a warm invite. Michael explains how to do that. Practice articulating the opportunities to different types of investors in a range of settings. Practice on friends and family, if they understand investors will too., Be honest and real ...