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How do I write a great monthly investor update? Keep it short and consistent: top-line metrics, a couple of highlights, the honest lowlights, and one or two specific asks. Send it every single mo... Beginner 3 resources → How do I actually get value out of my investors beyond the cheque? Make specific, concrete asks in every update, whether it's an intro to a hire, a customer, or a follow-on investor, because vague 'let me know if y... Intermediate 3 resources → An investor keeps asking for information rights and a board seat in the term sheet. What should I actually give a seed investor? At seed, give standard information rights (monthly or quarterly updates plus annual financials) to anyone writing a meaningful cheque, but do not h... Intermediate 3 resources → When should I actually ask my investors for warm intros, and how do I make it easy for them to say yes? Ask in every update, but make it specific enough that a distracted investor can forward it in ten seconds. Name the exact company, the exact person... Beginner 3 resources → What do I actually do at a board meeting, and how do I run one so it helps me instead of wasting a day? A board meeting is not a status report, it is where you get help on your two or three hardest decisions. Send the deck 48 hours ahead so nobody dis... Advanced 3 resources →
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