When to Quit: Founder Opportunity Cost
March 12, 2025
You have to be incredibly resilient to build a company from idea to IPO. Almost everyone who has made it will tell you there were many times when their company almost shut down.
Great speaking? Beautiful design? Strong traction? These elements of Amir Sigari’s pitch for Monocle are what investors are looking for at the seed stage!
Here are the takeaways:
#1. Excellent design & traction 📈
#2. Cluttered problem slide + text-heavy slides 📝
#3. Quantify market in $ 💰
#4. Simplify competition slide ✂️
#5. Highlight growth & testimonials 🔍
#6. Add more logos to team slides 🎨