Evan Loomis Bücher

HOW DO YOU LAUNCH THE VENTURE OF YOUR DREAMS? Get Backed isn’t just about startup fundraising. It’s a handbook for anyone who has an idea and needs to build relationships to get it off the ground. Over the last 3 years, entrepreneurs Evan Loomis and Evan Baehr have raised over $45 million for their own ventures, including the second largest round on the fundraising platform AngelList. In Get Backed, they show you exactly what they and dozens of others did to raise money -- even the mistakes they made -- uncovering the secrets of the world’s best storytellers, fundraisers, and startup accelerators. Get trained in “the friendship loop”, a step-by-step process that can be used to meet and build relationships with anyone, from investors to potential cofounders. They also show you how to create a pitch deck, building off the actual examples of 15 ventures that have raised over $150 million. Get Backed won't just show you exactly what it takes to get funded, it will give you the tools to make any idea a reality.

Effective communication is essential for launching a new venture, and this collection from Harvard Business Review offers valuable insights. It combines two popular books that guide readers in crafting compelling narratives, designing impactful visualizations, and engaging their audience. By focusing on these key skills, the collection aims to empower entrepreneurs to transform their ideas into successful realities.