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Entrepreneur, angel investor, and advisor. "The Boot" at http://FeelTheBoot.com

Lance Cottrell

@LanceCottrell

Now at https://bsky.app/profile/lancecottrell.bsky.social Entrepreneur, angel investor, and advisor. "The Boot" at http://FeelTheBoot.com

In 2017, I paid Cards Against Humanity to protect a pristine plot of border land from Trump’s racist wall. But then an even richer, more racist billionaire—Elon Musk—stole my land and dumped his shit all over it. @ElonMusk owes me $100. #ElonOwesMe100Bucks ElonOwesYou100Dollars.com


I have invite codes for the place where the sky is blue, just ask. Other than direct messages, I don't post or interact here anymore, so that is the best place to find me.


🌟 Flashback to an unforgettable team moment from years ago! 🚀 Watch this quick video about how we celebrated a gold medal performance by surprising our stellar team with actual one-ounce gold coins. Their reactions? Pure magic! 🏅✨ ftb.bz/S70

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Episode 100 of Feel the Boot is live. Get the details where the sky is blue. bsky.app/profile/lancec…


I have a few codes for the place where the sky is blue. Let me know if you need one.


I look forward to following this journey.

ANNOUNCEMENT: It’s been 6 years but I’m excited to announce that I’m back in the content game! This time around, I’m 10x’ing the transparency. It’s like having a seat on the board of our company, Groove. I’m sharing not only our revenue metrics but this time around I’ll be…



Need a code to find me where the sky is blue? bsky-social-dyy7l-zhzlt It may get taken quickly!


I have an invite to that social media platform where the sky is blue. If you are interested DM me.


I know it is behind a paywall, but I think the headline says it all. For this and many other reasons, I am done with Twitter/X. I am LanceCottrell on BlueSky now, and active on Facebook, and LinkedIn. washingtonpost.com/technology/202…


🎉 Can you believe it? Episode 💯of #FeelTheBoot is just around the corner! 🎙️🎂 We want to make it extra special and meaningful, so tell us, what topics should we tackle for this milestone episode? Don't keep it to yourself – reply with your suggestions! 👇🔥 #FTB100 #Startups

LanceCottrell's tweet image. 🎉 Can you believe it? Episode 💯of #FeelTheBoot is just around the corner! 🎙️🎂
We want to make it extra special and meaningful, so tell us, what topics should we tackle for this milestone episode?
Don't keep it to yourself – reply with your suggestions! 👇🔥
#FTB100 #Startups

Is the model economically viable? 🤷 Does the startup’s financial model make sense? I have seen a lot of companies that can never be profitable, even in theory. Learn more about Angel investing at ftb.bz/angel #startup #fundraising #angelinvestor #VC #FeelTheBoot


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Validation of the Problem and Solution? 🤷Angel 101 Did the founder validate the problem they are solving and demand for their solution? Remember, hope is not a strategy! Learn more about Angel investing at ftb.bz/angel #startup #fundraising #angelinvestor #VC


Branding & Positioning Expert and “Feral Thinker” Mara Rada shares her insights into why these elements are vital for emerging companies. Check out the interview here ftb.bz/93B #startups #founder #entrepreneur #branding #positioning #FeelTheBoot


Wacky Valuations 📈Angel 101 Even if everything else about a startup looks great, the valuation can still kill the deal. Learn more about Angel investing at ftb.bz/angel #startup #fundraising #valuation #angelinvestor #VentureCapital #VC #FeelTheBoot


💸 The Economics of Angel Investing How does portfolio size relate to investor returns? Why should you go for home runs even if that means more strikeouts? FeelTheBoot.com/blog/the-econo… #startups #founder #angelinvesting #venturecapital #VC #FeelTheBoot


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Traction is one of the most important factors in my angel investment decisions. You need to demonstrate it, even if you are pre-revenue. Get more startup fundraising tips at ftb.bz/pitching #startup #founder #entrepreneur #angelinvestor #VentureCapital #VC #FeelTheBoot


Have you ever walked away from a potential investor because they did not “get” the problem you are solving? Maybe you should. #startup #founder #entrepreneur #fundraising #angelinvestor #VentureCapital #VC #FeelTheBoot

Don’t waste precious pitch time explaining the problem you solve. If the investor does not get it quickly, they are unlikely to write a check. Get more startup fundraising tips at ftb.bz/fundraising #startup #founder #entrepreneur #fundraising #angelinvestor #VentureCapital



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You want to attract and, retain top talent, but as a startup you can’t pay top dollar. So what can you do? In this episode, I explain my top eight non-monetary employee incentives and rewards! feeltheboot.com/blog/non-monet… #startup #founder #employeeincentives #feeltheboot


As a founder, how do you try to show investors that you have the potential to hit their growth criteria? #startup #fundraising #angelinvestor #VentureCapital #VC #FeelTheBoot

Only a tiny fraction of business are appropriate for angel investment or VC. How can you differentiate between a good company and a good investment? Learn more about Angel investing at ftb.bz/angel #startup #fundraising #angelinvestor #VentureCapital #VC #FeelTheBoot



How do you think about the competition for your startups (or startups you are analyzing). #startup #founder #entrepreneur #fundraising #angelinvestor #VentureCapital #VC #FeelTheBoot

Your competition includes much more than you might think. Make sure you address the full competitive landscape in your competition slide. Get more startup fundraising tips at ftb.bz/fundraising #startup #founder #entrepreneur #fundraising #angelinvestor #VentureCapital #VC



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