Fundraising = Dating

Fundraising =Dating Relationship Lessons From an Entrepreneur in the Field

PRESENTED BY: DAVE KERPENCEO and Founder

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Dave Kerpen

CEO, Likeable Local: social media software solution for small businesses

Cofounder and Former CEO, Likeable Media

Raised $1.5M in seed round

Dating is hard.

Fundraising is hard.

Fundraising or Dating?

“I just don’t think we’re a good fit.”

“I just don’t think we’re a good fit.”

FUNDRAISING

“I would really like to stay friends.”

“I would really like to stay friends.”

FUNDRAISING

“If you think this could really work, I need to

know.”

“If you think this could really work, I need to

know.”

DATING

“If this is going to be serious, I need more.”

“If this is going to be serious, I need more.”

FUNDRAISING

“I like you. So I’m going to invest in you.”

“I like you. So I’m going to invest in you.”

DATING

“You came to my home, you met my

family, I have a feeling this will work out.”

“You came to my home, you met my

family, I have a feeling this will work out.”

FUNDRAISING

4 LessonsFrom Dating &Fundraising

1.Transparency is good. But not too much too soon.

2. Don’t waste time once you know it’s not a fit.

3. They’re going through the same thing you are.

4. Persistence is vital in any relationship worth having.

In the end, it’s worth it.

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