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Rajesh R

Founder & CEO | Star...ย โ€ขย 1y

Why IIT/IIM Founders Get Funded Easilyโ€”and How You Can Too Without That Background! Itโ€™s true, founders from IIT/IIM often get funding faster due to their networks and perceived credibility. But you donโ€™t need a fancy degree to succeed. Hereโ€™s how you can get funded without it: 1๏ธโƒฃ Show Traction: Investors love proof. Even small wins with customers or users can make a big difference. 2๏ธโƒฃ Network Smart: Leverage LinkedIn, startup events, and incubators to meet investors and mentors. 3๏ธโƒฃ Tell Your Story: Investors invest in people. Highlight your journey and how your background uniquely qualifies you to solve the problem. 4๏ธโƒฃ Execution is Key: Build a strong team and prove your ability to scale. 5๏ธโƒฃ Find the Right Investors: Target those who focus on innovation and results, not just credentials. Remember, investors fund potential, not degrees! Whatโ€™s your take? Does degree really matter? #startupfunding #entrepreneurs #founderlife #fundraising #startups #IIT #IIM

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