Alastair Blenkin, founder and CEO of ProcurePro joins Jason Atkins as they talk about one of the best-prepared funding rounds in Australian history. Alastair shared his secrets to preparing for a funding pitch which are very valuable for anyone looking to secure funding for their startup. Here are takeaways you don’t want to miss:
Alastair emphasized the importance of discipline and attention to detail in the operational aspects of the business to increase the chances of funding success.
He also shared how thorough he was in his preparation when he went out for funding. Being well-prepared not only impressed investors but also instilled confidence in the business’s ability to execute and scale effectively.
Alastair and Jason also shared the reality of being a founder when it comes to health. It really is going to be a challenge to maintain a work-life balance, especially in the early days of founding a startup, but Alastair is confident that it’ll get better as he eventually hires the perfect people to run the business from different areas.
Listen to the full episode on the Startup Equity Matters podcast now and take Alastair’s tips to ace your funding!