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Seed MoneyAuthor: Jayla Siciliano
Seed Money is where everyday people learn how to raise capital and get the funding you need to FINALLY get your startup to the next level! If you're struggling to get people to believe in your vision (and you don't need a billion-dollar deal in Silicon Valley), Seed Money will unlock the answers you've been looking for! Hosted by Jayla Siciliano, Shark Tank Entrepreneur, MBA, real estate investor, and experienced founder/investor in markets from consumer products to short-term rentals. In this podcast, you'll get the mindset, methods, and motivation to raise early-stage seed funding from investors. You'll also hear the inspiring stories of everyday people who've walked the same path and overcome the same challenges you're facing. So you can see the next steps, make good decisions and get the funding you need to launch or grow! -- Join our FREE Facebook group to get a variety of templates, ask questions and network with other early-stage entrepreneurs raising seed money www.facebook.com/groups/seedmoney/ Language: en Genres: Business, Entrepreneurship, Investing Contact email: Get it Feed URL: Get it iTunes ID: Get it |
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I Listened to 16 Founder Pitches: Here's What Most People Miss
Tuesday, 25 November, 2025
We spend so much time stressing about pitch decks…the formatting, the stats, and the perfect slide order. But honestly, that's not what trips most founders up. The real issue is way simpler: a lot of us just aren't telling investors what they actually need to hear. Not because our ideas are bad, but because the way we explain them ends up hiding the good stuff. Last week I listened to sixteen founder pitches in a row. Different industries, different personalities, and different business models. And while every single one had real potential, almost all of them shared the same 5 blind spots. What stood out wasn't the mistakes themselves, but how shockingly easy they are to fix. The founders who nailed just a few simple things immediately came across clearer, more confident, and honestly… way more fun to listen to. The difference between a forgettable pitch and a memorable one usually isn't a full overhaul. It's tiny tweaks, and once those clicks happen, the whole pitch lands differently. In this episode, I go through the 5 common mistakes I see in founder pitches, and why correcting them will get (and keep) the attention of investors. Topics Covered; Why most founders bury the most important part of the pitch How jargon kills investor confidence, even when the idea is great. The "single-takeaway rule" that instantly makes your deck clearer and more persuasive What investors actually want to know about your funding ask Invisible deal-breakers: lack of passion, weak projection, and low energy How to present traction even when you don't have revenue yet How to communicate a credible 18-month plan investors can believe in Verbal, visual, and emotional signals that matter far more than data points About Your Host Jayla Siciliano, Shark Tank entrepreneur turned real estate investor, excels in building brands, teams, and products. CEO of a bi-coastal luxury short-term rental company, she also hosts the Seed Money Podcast, where she's on a mission to help early-stage entrepreneurs turn their ideas into reality! Connect: Website: https://seedmoneypodcast.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jaylasiciliano/ Subscribe and watch on YouTube https://www.youtube.com/@seedmoneypodcast/
