- Find a problem/solution (protocol), write a one-page* presentation, share, get feedback; // be open, listen, talk, analyze, repeat;)
- Start a community, team, find/test idea market fit; // discuss, interview, custdev, partnership, team build, investor relationship, etc.
- Presentation (pitch deck) and whitepaper; // protocol, tokenomics, DAO
- Deploy DAO contracts, raise money, community growth; // tokens drop/sale, ft/nft
- Build and launch MVP, community growth; // pivot if you need
*One-page presentation is practically an info-graphics only content
Types of problems/solutions
- Your own or your customer/friend/etc. real unsolved problem yet, you’re 1st user or your customer/friend/etc.; // you deeply know the problem, it’s cool if there is a problem/product market fit, and the market is big enough
- 10x innovation, you come up with an idea how to solve well known problem much better than current solutions on the market; // usually after many years of relevant experience
3. Hallucination/scam, the problem or solution doesn’t exist. // there is no market or no solution, or you just going to scam
Presentation structure (~10 slides)
- Title // 3–5 words
- Problem // proofs and data
- Known solutions // pros and cons
- Market, trends// size, predictions, analytics
- Solution, protocol, product // competitive, unique
- Tokenomics, governance, DAO // community, incentives
- Roadmap // 1 year
- Team // founders, advisers, stars
- Contacts // links
Whitepaper content (~20 pages)
- Abstract // wp summary, half a page
- Introduction // intro to problem, known solutions, market
- Solution // research results
- Protocol // roles, data, functions, smart contracts, API
- Tokenomics // tokens, rewards
- Product // tech, UI/UX, use cases
- DAO // governance, proposals
- Conclusion // solution/research summary, growth predictions
All above is a starting point, actually no limits at all.
Links
How to incorporate a DAO and issue tokens to be ready to raise money
The Definitive Guide to Creating a web3 Community
What-are-the-top-crypto-venture-capital-firms
Funds
An opinion of @sasha35625:
Having received thousands of #startup #pitches over the years, I’m happy to share some *BEST PRACTICES FOR VC COLD EMAILS*👇
1. SUBJECT LINE: [company] + [amount raising] + [Series XX]
2. FORMATTING: 3–4 paragraphs + few slides as PDF (or via URL) attached💡EXTRA TIP: #Docsend helps you to track who has looked at your slides, how long on which page etc
3. OPENING: Spell the name of the recipient correctly. Simple but crucial (and too often done wrong..)
4. WHO: Introduce yourself with [name] + [title] (should be founder and/or CEO) + [Location] + [company] + [industry] and link your LinkedIn + company profile
5. WHY reaching out: Raising [amount] + [Series XX] round with [amount] open for new investors
6. WHY this VC: Do your homework and mention potential fit in line with relevant other portfolio companies of the VC + mutual contact who might serve as a reference
7. WHAT (BLURB): Describe [problem] + [your solution] + [USP] and if available few [KPIs/milestones] in few sentences
8. CLOSING: Thank the recipient for reading the message and provide a #Calendly link for seamless scheduling of an intro call
You will be surprised by the increased responsiveness and conversion. Just make it easy for the reader to get all data on spot and do your homework to stick out 🚀
