Early-Stage VC Associate: Pre-Seed & Seed Sourcing Mastery

Master the art of sourcing high-potential pre-seed and seed-stage startups, build a robust deal pipeline, and accelerate your VC career.
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Sourcing Foundations: Building Your Deal Pipeline

Unit 1: Understanding the Pre-Seed/Seed Landscape

Unit 2: Key Sourcing Channels: Accelerators & Incubators

Unit 3: Key Sourcing Channels: Angel Networks & Online Communities

Unit 4: Building Your Deal Pipeline & Engaging Underrepresented Founders

Proactive Sourcing Strategies: Engaging Early-Stage Startups

Unit 1: Crafting Your Outreach Strategy

Unit 2: Building Rapport and Trust

Unit 3: Leveraging Warm Introductions

Digital Sourcing Tools & Techniques: Efficiently Identifying Opportunities

Unit 1: LinkedIn Sales Navigator for VC Sourcing

Unit 2: Crunchbase for Startup Discovery

Unit 3: PitchBook for In-Depth Analysis

Unit 4: Beyond the Big 3: Niche Tools & CRM

Evaluation & Prioritization: Data-Driven Deal Assessment

Unit 1: Defining Investment Criteria

Unit 2: Market & Competitive Analysis

Unit 3: Data-Driven Prioritization

Unit 4: Due Diligence Process

Building Your Personal Brand & Network: Enhancing Sourcing Effectiveness

Unit 1: Personal Branding for VC Associates

Unit 2: Networking Strategies for Deal Sourcing

Unit 3: Leveraging Key Stakeholders