The African Fireplace by Pani Pani

Investors are a critical part of your village as a founder. In this episode we're diving into 5 lessons from our journey of finding, walking with and being investors ourselves.



(00:00) Pulse check & introduction
(03:30) Go into the ring healthy
(12:06) Due diligence your investors as well
(15:41) Choose your investors for the war-time, not the peace-time
(19:35) Learn to tell your story well

(22:30) Don't skimp on the important stuff - get your team right

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