Stop Networking! Build Trust and Community to Fund Your Startup | David Homan
Are you an introverted founder struggling to raise capital? Do you find most networking events to be a waste of time and purely transactional? Super connector, author, and composer David Homan reveals the systematic, high-integrity approach to connection that actually opens doors to investors, partners, and key advisors.
In this powerful episode, David dismantles the myth that extroverts are the best connectors. He explains why your ability to listen deeply and build relationships at the speed of trust is your most valuable asset, turning the loneliness of the founder journey into a strength. You'll learn the crucial difference between building a transactional network and a supportive community.
Key Lessons You Will Learn:
• The Introvert's Advantage: Why deep listening and high-quality, intimate connections beat "spray and pray" networking every time.
• The Non-Ask Strategy: How to talk to investors before you need money to build momentum and let them experience FOMO.
• Reputation Capital: The true cost of a bad introduction and why you must "honor the chain of connections" to protect your most valuable currency.
• The Impact Ask: A systematic way to frame your requests to potential partners or investors so they immediately recognize how they can help.
• Community Security: The high cost of opportunism and the strict rules required to filter out toxic, low-integrity contacts from your inner circle.
Resources & Links
Find the full transcript and blog post here:
https://ftb.bz/125B
Watch the video:
https://ftb.bz/125V
Connect with David Homan: https://orchestratedconnecting.com/
Struggling to Raise Capital?
If you are a founder who needs checks now and hasn't built that network yet, don't worry. Learn the proven, systematic steps for warming up cold connections and securing investment directly:
Cold Outreach Workshop for Founders:
https://FounderQuest.com/cold-outreach
#DavidHoman #FeelTheBoot #Founder #Startup #VentureCapital #RaisingCapital #Entrepreneurship #SuperConnector #RelationshipBuilding #Introvert #SEO
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Stop Networking! Build Trust and Community to Fund Your Startup | David Homan
Are you an introverted founder struggling to raise capital? Do you find most networking events to be a waste of time and purely transactional? Super connector, author, and composer David Homan reveals the systematic, high-integrity approach to connection that actually opens doors to investors, partners, and key advisors.
In this powerful episode, David dismantles the myth that extroverts are the best connectors. He explains why your ability to listen deeply and build relationships at the speed of trust is your most valuable asset, turning the loneliness of the founder journey into a strength. You'll learn the crucial difference between building a transactional network and a supportive community.
Key Lessons You Will Learn:
• The Introvert's Advantage: Why deep listening and high-quality, intimate connections beat "spray and pray" networking every time.
• The Non-Ask Strategy: How to talk to investors before you need money to build momentum and let them experience FOMO.
• Reputation Capital: The true cost of a bad introduction and why you must "honor the chain of connections" to protect your most valuable currency.
• The Impact Ask: A systematic way to frame your requests to potential partners or investors so they immediately recognize how they can help.
• Community Security: The high cost of opportunism and the strict rules required to filter out toxic, low-integrity contacts from your inner circle.
Resources & Links
Find the full transcript and blog post here:
https://ftb.bz/125B
Watch the video:
https://ftb.bz/125V
Connect with David Homan: https://orchestratedconnecting.com/
Struggling to Raise Capital?
If you are a founder who needs checks now and hasn't built that network yet, don't worry. Learn the proven, systematic steps for warming up cold connections and securing investment directly:
Cold Outreach Workshop for Founders:
https://FounderQuest.com/cold-outreach
#DavidHoman #FeelTheBoot #Founder #Startup #VentureCapital #RaisingCapital #Entrepreneurship #SuperConnector #RelationshipBuilding #Introvert #SEO
114. Building Products Right: Essential Advice for Early-Stage Founders by Chad Perry
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37 minutes 42 seconds
1 year ago
114. Building Products Right: Essential Advice for Early-Stage Founders by Chad Perry
Building Products Right: Essential Advice for Early-Stage Founders by Chad Perry
Building a tech product as a non-technical founder can feel like a daunting challenge. Should you hire a developer? Outsource? What about mockups, tech stacks, and budgets?
In this episode of Feel the Boot, I sit down with fractional CTO Chad Perry, who’s worked with countless early-stage startups to navigate these exact challenges. Chad shares insider advice on:
✅ Why you should start with mockups (not developers).
✅ How to successfully outsource your tech development.
✅ When to hire a CTO, developer, or team—and how to decide.
✅ Tips for managing tech projects as a non-technical founder.
✅ Why focusing on your minimum viable product (MVP) is key.
This episode is a must-watch for any founder building a tech product, especially if you’re overwhelmed by the process or worried about costly mistakes.
Connect with Chad Perry on LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/perryonfire
Join the conversation: What’s been your biggest challenge when building your product? Share your thoughts in the comments below!
Resources & Links:
• Blog https://ftb.bz/114B
• Video https://ftb.bz/114V
• For help with fundraising, strategy, or messaging https://ftb.bz/Boost
• More running your startup videos: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLgMU_ie96T-I8qMi2th8SIuJfMjAkuyAe
Don’t forget to like, comment, and subscribe for more startup insights!
#startups #founders #entrepreneurship #techstartups #productdevelopment #FeelTheBoot
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Chad’s Bio
I help founders and CEOs plan, build, and go to market with B2B SaaS products.
But deep down I'm just a nerd who loves to code, market, and sell - and started a few tech companies.
20+ years in tech and software development, started a few businesses, trained with the world’s top marketing coaches, now supporting founders and executive teams in product development and strategy.
If you want help starting or growing your tech business – connect with me on LinkedIn. https://www.linkedin.com/in/perryonfire/
Entrepreneur. Global citizen and former digital nomad. Closet hippie and probable hipster. Bicycle rider of the mountain and touring varieties. Former motorcycle rider. Aviator and pilot with a fascination for helicopters. Real life rocket scientist who's never built a rocket.
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Stop Networking! Build Trust and Community to Fund Your Startup | David Homan
Are you an introverted founder struggling to raise capital? Do you find most networking events to be a waste of time and purely transactional? Super connector, author, and composer David Homan reveals the systematic, high-integrity approach to connection that actually opens doors to investors, partners, and key advisors.
In this powerful episode, David dismantles the myth that extroverts are the best connectors. He explains why your ability to listen deeply and build relationships at the speed of trust is your most valuable asset, turning the loneliness of the founder journey into a strength. You'll learn the crucial difference between building a transactional network and a supportive community.
Key Lessons You Will Learn:
• The Introvert's Advantage: Why deep listening and high-quality, intimate connections beat "spray and pray" networking every time.
• The Non-Ask Strategy: How to talk to investors before you need money to build momentum and let them experience FOMO.
• Reputation Capital: The true cost of a bad introduction and why you must "honor the chain of connections" to protect your most valuable currency.
• The Impact Ask: A systematic way to frame your requests to potential partners or investors so they immediately recognize how they can help.
• Community Security: The high cost of opportunism and the strict rules required to filter out toxic, low-integrity contacts from your inner circle.
Resources & Links
Find the full transcript and blog post here:
https://ftb.bz/125B
Watch the video:
https://ftb.bz/125V
Connect with David Homan: https://orchestratedconnecting.com/
Struggling to Raise Capital?
If you are a founder who needs checks now and hasn't built that network yet, don't worry. Learn the proven, systematic steps for warming up cold connections and securing investment directly:
Cold Outreach Workshop for Founders:
https://FounderQuest.com/cold-outreach
#DavidHoman #FeelTheBoot #Founder #Startup #VentureCapital #RaisingCapital #Entrepreneurship #SuperConnector #RelationshipBuilding #Introvert #SEO
