How To Craft Pitch Deck That Get Investors & Fundings (Live Workshop With Kushal Patel, Una Brands)

Work sucks, start a company, it’ll be fun. We invest $30-50k and build with you. Solo founders welcome, idea stage is ok, traction not necessary. Up to $50k for 3-4%, optional 4% for our 6 month venture builder. Interested? Check out: https://www.athena.vc/ — Mastering Entrepreneurship: Insights and Guidance from Industry Experts Join us in this episode as Kushal shares his inspiring journey from investment banking to becoming a key leader in the e-commerce sector, providing insights into M&A, fundraising, and startup scaling. Learn practical tips on creating impactful pitch decks, overcoming challenges, and effective networking strategies. Additionally, Rishu offers important guidance on the application process, community engagement, and how to connect with the team through various platforms. Don't miss this opportunity to learn from seasoned professionals and navigate your own entrepreneurial journey with confidence! 00:00 Introduction and Early Career 00:15 Transition to the Middle East and Entrepreneurial Journey 00:50 Joining NinjaVan and Scaling Up 01:33 Founding Unibrands 02:07 Fundraising and Business Model 03:19 Mentorship Session Begins 03:47 Crafting an Effective Pitch Deck 05:25 Journey Through Seed Funding 10:35 Approaching Investors with Multiple Ideas 14:17 Addressing Cold Start Problems 16:46 Building a Game Development House 24:23 Challenges in Customer Acquisition for D2C Brands 29:50 Solving Cold Start Problems for a News App 35:59 Networking and Finding VCs 42:46 Exploring Adjacent Industries 43:27 The AI Gold Rush 44:05 Stage's Marketplace Vision 46:01 Insights on Customization and Manufacturing 49:00 Challenges and Opportunities in E-commerce 53:50 Program Overview and Next Steps — Connect with Rob on: → LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/robliu/ → Instagram https://www.instagram.com/robliuliu/ → TikTok https://www.tiktok.com/@rob.liu → X/Twitter https://twitter.com/RobLiuLiu