{"href":"https://api.simplecast.com/oembed?url=https%3A%2F%2Fthe-angel-next-door.simplecast.com%2Fepisodes%2Flessons-raising-over-200-million-faD_3b73","width":444,"version":"1.0","type":"rich","title":"Lessons Learned from Raising Over $200 Million","thumbnail_width":300,"thumbnail_url":"https://image.simplecastcdn.com/images/e75a6a02-3248-4aaf-a699-d47f20f99c68/5e99fc7c-02f3-4e06-8e79-2d47df298c79/the-angel-next-door-graphics-21.jpg","thumbnail_height":300,"provider_url":"https://simplecast.com","provider_name":"Simplecast","html":"","height":200,"description":"Have you ever wondered what it takes to successfully raise funds for a startup? In this thought-provoking episode of The Angel Next Door Podcast, host Marcia Dawood sits down with Colin Gardiner, an operator in residence at Techstars and a seasoned investor with a track record of raising over $200 million. Colin shares his journey into the world of angel investing, starting with his parents' entrepreneurial background and their experience raising capital for their business. Throughout the episode, he offers valuable insights and lessons learned from his own fundraising experiences, emphasizing the importance of storytelling, communication, and strategic forecasting for founders seeking investment.\n\nColin highlights the importance of setting up a strong foundation for fundraising, from anchoring valuation to building relationships and consistently updating investors. Colin also emphasizes the value of storytelling and how it can make a significant impact on securing investment. Listeners will gain valuable insights on strategic forecasting, under-promising and overdelivering, and effectively communicating a company's progress to investors. Ultimately, this episode serves as a comprehensive guide for anyone interested in the intricacies of successful fundraising in the startup world."}