Executive Coaching for Startup Founders Raising Investor Funding
Are you building a startup company?
Are you raising investor funding for the first time?
Do you need an experienced guide for your journey?
Are you willing to commit to a rapid path to success?
If this describes you, then you may be ready to apply for my Executive Coaching program, available only to a limited number of startup CEOs.
Why Should You Hire Me as Your Startup Funding Coach?
When I began working with startups more than two decades ago, it took me several years of networking and study to get grounded in the basics of how to raise money for a startup.
Since then, I have connected with numerous angel investors, worked with hundreds of startup founders, heard well over a thousand investor pitches, and have helped my clients raise more than $100 million in funding. I’ve coached companies in a wide variety of sectors: from digital technology to consumer packaged goods; from medical devices to agriculture; from real estate to Internet-of-things; and many more.
Some of the companies I've helped raise funding include: Magic Wheels, CodeCorrect, Tilting Motor Works, Propeld, Wild Things Snacks, Staging & Design Network, The New Royal Bluff Orchards, Zonar Systems, Field Roast, 2Morrow, Lisi Global, All4Cure ... to name just a few.
I have seen what works and what doesn’t work.
How about you? Can you afford to spend a year or two learning how to raise money for your startup?
Finding out the hard way can cost you precious time and missed opportunities. If you haven’t raised funding before, it takes time to learn the ropes. Here’s what a client from a previous coaching program said about me:
“As a CEO, fundraising for a business can feel daunting and lonely. Bryan has taken his respected expertise and answered both of these problems with Funding Quest. He simplifies the process with direct, effective information and coaching. Funding Quest is well worth the investment.” — Ebba Lucander, Founder/CEO, The Butterfly Effect
The cost to join the Executive Coaching program is $3,000 per month, payable in advance on a month-to-month basis. There is no long-term commitment, and you can start with me at any time during the month.
Hire me as your startup funding coach and I will jumpstart your fundraising process and coach you every step of the way:
In short … together we will accelerate your pathway to funding.
Areas Where I Can Help You
I have experience working with both high-growth companies and cash flow businesses in a wide variety of sectors. I have expertise, knowledge, and access to resources in the following areas:
“Building a Fundable Company” program (Keiretsu Forum)
In fact, these are the same areas covered in a four-day intensive training program I developed and led for several years. Called Building a Fundable Company, this course featured expert presenters in all of these areas. It was offered to hundreds of startup entrepreneurs by Keiretsu Forum Northwest, the largest angel investor organization in the Seattle area.
Group learning is great, but some founders—perhaps like you—know the value of personalized coaching and mentoring.
As our client-coach discovery process unfolds, we will pay special attention to crafting a compelling story about your business that grabs the attention of investors. As you and I get to know each other, your unique story may take a while to emerge. Or it may spring forth right away. Here’s what one entrepreneur said:
“Two years into my startup, I have never received such clear and compelling advice as I did from Bryan. Before my coffee was cold, Bryan had restructured my market strategy and story into a simple path forward that minimized risk for the investors and even allowed for an early exit! I simply cannot recommend his advice or services more highly.” — Michael Croix, CEO, SunFly Brands
Your Next Step is Risk-Free
If you are serious about making the investment to streamline your path to funding, I invite you to apply for my Excecutive Coaching program.
Step One. Send me an email with the subject line “Executive Coaching”, and include a summary description of your business and an explanation of what you expect to get out of the program. (A typical engagement lasts 4-6 months.)
I will respond and let you know if it seems like a good fit between the two of us, and if so, we’ll schedule a free 30-minute session (phone or Zoom video conference) to discuss your startup.
Step Two. If you decide if I am the right coach for you, sign up for the first month of the program with a payment of $3,000.
We’ll get started right away in implementing the strategy and tactics to move you toward your goal of getting funded. We will interact in a variety of ways to meet your specific needs, including:
I love to help entrepreneurs make progress on their vision. And I know that the whole notion of asking investors for money can seem overwhelming. But you don’t have to go it alone. Here’s what another client said:
“I really appreciate the expertise you provide and your straight forward approach. Before I met you I was dreading the whole fund raising aspect and now I’m excited about it.” — Tricia Tomlinson, Founder, Staging & Design Network
Hire me as your guide on this journey … and let’s share some of that same excitement about getting funded so you can realize your dreams.
Whether I hear from you or not, I wish you success in your quest for funding!
Bryan
FAQ’s about my Executive Coaching Program
Q. When can I start the program?
A. You can start at any time of the month with your first monthly payment of $3,000. You will be expected to pay in advance for subsequent months on the same day of the month that you started the program.
Q. How long do I have to commit to coaching?
A. There is no long-term commitment. We continue on a month-to-month basis, and you can discontinue your participation in the program at the end of any monthly billing period.
Q. How much of your time do I get?
A. I do not put pre-set limits on the number of hours or number of meetings we have. My goal is to be highly responsive to your needs so that we can accelerate your path to funding.
Q. How long does a typical engagement last?
A. Generally, I work with founders for a period of four to six months, but it can vary depending on your needs and the pace of your progress.
Q. Do you work with clients outside the Seattle area?
A. Yes. In fact, our interactions will occur via email, Zoom, and phone calls, so it doesn’t’ matter where you are located. If you live in the Seattle area (or visit here), we may have an occasional in-person meeting.
Q. Do you make introductions to investors?
A. Generally, no. But sometimes—and I make no promises in this regard—I will connect clients with individual investors when I think there would be a great fit.
Q. Do you guarantee that I will receive funding?
A. No, your success in raising money is dependent on a number of factors, most of which are outside of my control. But I do guarantee that you will receive exceptional value from my expertise and guidance that will maximize your chances of success.
Q. Do you have an engagement letter or contract for the program?
A. No, there is no formal agreement required.
Q. Will you sign a non-disclosure agreement (NDA)?
A. Once you start with me as a client, I will be glad to sign an NDA with reasonable terms. However, my policy is to not sign NDAs before that juncture.
Contact me at bryan@funding-quest.com with any additional questions.