How to Get Investors to Say Yes to Your Business (Even as a First-Time Founder)

And why taking a lesser valuation might actually accelerate your growth.

Veteran entrepreneur and investor, Joe Chura, breaks down the critical questions every entrepreneur needs to answer before raising capital—and explains why even successful founders get more "nos" than you'd expect.

What you'll learn:

• Convertible notes vs SAFEs: Which is better for founders?
• Angel investors vs venture capital: How to choose the right fit
• Why investors bet on founders, not just ideas
• The "data story" framework for first-time founders with no track record
• When to actually take investment (and when to avoid it)

Real talk on valuation, dilution, time horizons, and why proving yourself matters more than your pitch deck. Whether you're bootstrapping or ready to raise, this episode reveals what investors are really thinking when they evaluate your business.

For: Startup founders, entrepreneurs seeking funding, business owners considering investment, first-time founders

Topics: Raising capital, angel investors, venture capital, convertible notes, SAFEs, startup funding, founder equity, business valuation, investor pitch