How to develop, build and deliver a unique and perfect pitch story that will grab the attention of investors, partners, and customers.

Join host Chris Folayan and guest Sid Mofya as they explore and break down the best ways to get an investors attention. Entrepreneurs, listen up! Securing funding is a critical hurdle, and with so many businesses vying for investor attention, it's crucial to stand out from the pack. Randomly sending emails to potential investors is almost guaranteed to get you nowhere fast. We've all been there. You've poured your heart and soul into your idea, built a groundbreaking product, and now it's time to secure the funding to take it to the next level. But with a sea of amazing founders looking for investor attention, how do you make yourself stand out? I discuss this and building a passion-based business on this episode of the Founderholic podcast.

Learn the art of cultivating top talent for your startup as Sarah FitzMorris joins host Chris Folayan in an insightful discussion. Sarah has over two decades of executive hiring expertise from Executives in Africa, on this episode she shares invaluable insights on crafting a winning team culture, reputation and structure. Tune in to discover her expert strategies for identifying and nurturing the ideal individuals who embody the essence of your entrepreneurial or startup venture.

A deep and personal conversation on the 11 things I wish someone told me before I started my first company. A most listen to episode for entrepreneurs and founders.

While having a unique and innovative business idea is crucial, starting a business solely based on an idea will not always lead to success. Instead, building a business around something you're truly passionate about can provide a solid foundation for long-term growth and fulfillment. Passion drives dedication, resilience, and creativity, which are essential traits for navigating the challenges of entrepreneurship. When you're genuinely passionate about your business, you're more likely to stay committed, innovate, and continuously strive for excellence. Moreover, your enthusiasm is contagious and can resonate with customers, employees, and investors, fostering a strong sense of connection and loyalty. By aligning your business with your passions, you not only increase your chances of success but also create a more fulfilling and meaningful journey as an entrepreneur.

Ever wonder why 80% of startups fail? This episode is for you! We're joined by serial entrepreneur Pat LaPointe, now Founder/MD of Frontier Angels. Pat dives deep into why startups fail and the effect on the community. He'll also crack the code on what angel investors truly look for – beyond just an idea and your passion. Get insights to building a winning business model, crafting a solid exit strategy, pivots and why angel investors might be a better fit than traditional funding. Pat, with his decades of experience, pulls back the curtain on angel investing in first-time founders. This episode is packed with transparency – you'll discover what gets investors excited and what mistakes founders often make. Get ready to learn what it takes to not only win in business but also to become the kind of founder that lights a fire under investors. Join us on this episode.

Tricks used by CEOs to deliver great speeches

Crafting a persuasive impactful messages is all about connecting with your audience. In this episode I talk about C - Credibility / I - Informative / A - Assurance (C.I.A). A concept I have developed to help founders create the best speeches based on researching attributes from some of the worlds best CEO/Founder speeches. I also talk about the use of strong verbs to make your speeches impactful and focus on benefits over features to show value. Emotional language and vivid descriptions can grab attention, while storytelling and social proof build trust. I go over all these and much more providing examples and structure suggestions.

Attention founders! Struggling with investor conflict or not knowing if you have found the right investor? You're not alone. Over half of founders face issues with their investors, from disagreements on vision to straight-up personality clashes. But here's the good news: This doesn't have to be you.

Think of choosing an investor like dating. The right questions upfront can lead to a fantastic partnership, while the wrong ones can steer you clear of a mismatch.

In this episode, we'll break down the essential questions you, the founder, need to ask to identify the perfect investor for your startup. Learn how to avoid a toxic situation and set your business up for success.