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Failure isnāt the end; itās the fuel. š As @JeradFinck , CEO of Cosmic Wire, puts it: "At Cosmic Wire, we call it falling up." š”
Founders, the journey is all about turning setbacks into lessons and refining your trajectory. Remember: "Ideation without execution is hallucination." Clear communication, relentless execution, and a bold vision will set you apart.
How do you balance vision with execution? Letās hear your stories below. ā¬ļø
šø Investing in fintech is a high-stakes game, especially with regulations in flux.
@JeradFinck (Cosmic Wire), Pierce Crosby (TradingView), and Adam Nash (Daffy) weigh in during a recent @benzinga panel:
š Smaller checks and close relationships (Pierce)
š Scalable tech and new distribution models (Adam)
Whatās your approach to balancing risk and reward in uncertain times? Let us know below! ā¬ļø
#Fintech #Investing #Innovation #Leadership
š” āAs a founder, you live in a sea of no's.ā
@JeradFinck (CEO of Cosmic Wire) shares one of the most important lessons from his founder journey: Rejection isnāt personal. Many VCs arenāt in your field, and their decisions are often about them, not you.
š Pro tip: Instead of casting a wide net, focus on the few investors who truly understand your space.
Have you faced rejection as a founder? How did you pivot? Share your story below! ā¬ļø
#Founders #Startups #Entrepreneurship #Leadership
Startup success starts with founder vision š
At @Benzinga Fintech Deal Day, @JeradFinck (CEO, Cosmic Wire) took the stage alongside Adam Nash (@DaffyGiving ) and Johnson Yang (@GeneralCatalyst ) to reveal how the best founders attract early-stage investments:
š Jerad: "At the start, thereās no EBITDA or metrics. Itās about backing you as the founder."
š Johnson: "In 30 minutes, create the most insane sense of FOMO you can."
š Adam: "Fear of missing out on the next big thing drives that first term sheet."
Founders, how are you using your vision to make an impact? Drop your thoughts below! ā¬ļø
#Startups #VentureCapital #Leadership #Innovation
Startup success starts with the founder. š
@JeradFinck (Cosmic Wire) & Johnson Yang (@GeneralCatalyst ) explore what drives early-stage investmentsāand itās not just the financials. Itās about the founderās unique ability to solve a big problem and create a market. š”
What do you think is more important: financials or founder drive? Share below! ā¬ļø
Interested in more @Benzinga panel insights? Come back tomorrow for another highlight.
#Startups #VentureCapital #Leadership #Innovation
āWe call it the āIn-N-Out modelāātwo things on the menu, no fluff.ā ā Jerad Finck, CEO of Cosmic Wire
Pitch decks are about making an impression, not telling the whole story. During Benzingaās Fintech Deal Days Jerad shared how Cosmic Wire went from 110-page decks to just six, creating a sharp, simple, and irresistible pitch.
Ethan Austin of Outside VC agrees: āDesign for realityāinvestors will skim your deck in under 2 minutes on their phone. Drop the sexiest things you have.ā
Founders, how do you create decks that cut through the noise? Share your tips below!
Curious to hear more from the panel? Check back tomorrow morning for another highlight.
@jeradfinck@benzinga
A huge thank you to @Benzinga for inviting our CEO, @JeradFinck , to moderate Fintech Deal Days' "From Pitch to Payday: A Blueprint for Securing Funding" panel. Shoutout to the incredible panelistsāPierce Crosby (TradingView), Johnson Yang (General Catalyst), Adam Nash (Daffy), and Ethan Austin (Outside VC)āfor an engaging conversation!
š¢ Happening Now: Cosmic Wire CEO @JeradFinck is moderating the "From Pitch to Payday: A Blueprint for Securing Funding" panel at the @Benzinga Fintech Deal Day and Awards in New York City.
Catch Cosmic Wire CEO @JeradFinck moderating "From Pitch to Payday: A Blueprint for Securing Funding" at @Benzinga Fintech Deal Day, NYC! š Join industry leaders from TradingView, Outside VC, General Catalyst, and Daffy at 3:15 PM on Stage Two. Donāt miss it!
š Cosmic Explainers 15 is out now! š From early setbacks to "falling up" and transforming challenges into opportunities for growth, join Cosmic Wire CEO @JeradFinck as he shares how each experience has shaped his leadership style and fueled innovation.
Watch it now! š Link in bio.
