Ron Bauer is a Venture Capitalist with 20 years of experience. He’s focused on the Life Sciences and Technology sectors, where he has created ventures alongside world leading entrepreneurs and scientists.

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3 Value Bombs

1) The more successful you become, the more responsibility you have – and you lose some freedom.

2) Raising money from friends and family raises a sense of urgency for success.

3) Do not create a business just because you want to get rich; do what you love and find your passion. If you love what you do, the money and success will follow.

Show Notes

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Today’s Audio MASTERCLASS: Raise Money for your big idea and go public with Ron Bauer

[1:25] – Ron shares something he believes about becoming successful that most people disagree with.

He believes the more successful you become, the more responsibility you have – and you lose some freedom.

[2:30] – Ron talks about the preparation every company needs before raising money and about ‘The Collateral Materials.’

His success formula is always to create a roadmap.
Have a visual plan with collateral materials.

Well-written and a graphically designed executive summary
Investor presentation
Business plan
Financial model
Corporate website
Corporate video

[4:32] – Ron talks about what the perfect investor pitch looks like.

As crucial as the collateral materials, and the first impression is essential.

- He records every founder he works with and watches the investor pitch with them.
- He takes a deep dive into the pitch.
- Creates a roadmap around the pitch.
- Breaks it down into several formats.

- - 3 Types of Presentations:

- - 1. The Elevator Pitch
    2. The Virtual Pitch
    3. The Best Pitch

[9:05] – Ron talks about the friends and family round versus raising money from strangers and outside investors.

He believes that if a founder cannot convince a friend or family member to give them money, then they can’t expect a stranger to open their wallets either
Raising money from friends and family raises a sense of urgency for success.
Target angel and seed investors.

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[14:59] Ron shares his thoughts on crowdfunding portals.

Crowdfunding portals are a great way to tap into a regulated platform. It allows you to test the waters first.
You can use your community or digital means to drive traffic to the crowdfunding platform and to get investors.

[16:18] – Where can you start a crowdfunding portal?

Wefunder
StartEngine
Republic
Ecofund

[17:15] What is the process for securing an underwriter or an investment bank, and what are the pros and cons?

No different than searching for the best deal in any area of life or scouting for a crowdfunding portal.
Look for an underwriter in your area of focus, or within the range of your IPO size.
Find the best fit for you.

[19:29] – Can you share your process for finding the right team for going public?

Getting a feel for the key players on your team is essential.

Securities Lawyer
Accountant
Auditor
Transfer agent
Financial PR firm
Underwriter

Ensure that you are on the same wavelength.

[22:21] – Ron’s key takeaway and call to action

Do not create a business just because you want to get rich; do what you love and find your passion. If you love what you do, the money and success will follow.
Theseus Capital – Accelerating Your Innovation.
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[24:22] – Thank you to our Sponsors!

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