How I Raised $14M For My Startup When I Stopped Pitching And Started Speaking

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This piece explains how the founder of Clyx raised $14 million by building investor relationships through speaking engagements and personal encounters rather than relying on cold outreach. The article argues that founders gain more leverage when investors discover them in rooms where they are presenting a mission, not pitching a deck. It highlights how repeated in-person interactions build trust over time and can lead to a check. The founder frames loneliness and human connection as the core problem behind Clyx’s product and the reason investors engaged with the company. The article closes by emphasizing visibility, mission-driven storytelling, and relationship-building as the most effective fundraising strategy.

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