I am thrilled to have Charlie O'Donnell who founded Brooklyn Bridge Ventures, backing 105 startups including Hungryroot and Brigit. He wrote the #1 bestseller Founder Unfriendly, what Investors Won't Tell You About Getting Funded

In this interview,Charlie O'Donnell shares insights from his 20-year venture capital career, including how founders can improve their pitch decks, navigate biases, and build successful relationships with investors. Learn practical strategies to increase your chances of funding and succeed in the startup ecosystem.

Timestamps

00:00 The Journey into Venture Capital

03:08 Understanding Startup Funding Dynamics

06:08 The Role of Age and Experience in Founding

09:17 Crafting the Perfect Pitch Deck

12:12 Diversity in Venture Capital

14:56 The Importance of Execution and Ambition

25:05 Diversity in Pitching and Investment

27:54 Post-Meeting Strategies for Founders

34:52 Transitioning from VC to Coaching and Writing

39:24 Patterns of Success for Emerging VCs

42:30 Reflections on Career and Tools for Success

Charlie's Links 

LDN/ X – https://www.linkedin.com/in/ceonyc/

Book - https://www.amazon.com/Founder-Unfriendly-Investors-Getting-Funded/dp/1394369875

My Links 

Podcast: https://lifeselfmastery.com/itunes

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YouTube:  youtube.com/lifeselfmastery

Twitter: https://twitter.com/rohitmal

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rohit857/

Course: https://www.udemy.com/course/outbound-sales-mastery/