{"product_id":"get-funded-john-biggs-9781260459067","title":"Get Funded!: The Startup Entrepreneur's Guide to Seriously Successful Fundraising","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFrom a TechCrunch founder and award-winning strategist comes the most comprehensive guide to the newest fundraising options for today's entrepreneurs.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFundraising for startups has changed dramatically in the past decade. There was a time when VCs were rock stars and a founder with a big idea and a little drive could raise a few hundred thousand dollars to build a business. But those days are gone. In the aftermath of the Great Recession and a massive drop in tech investments, it's become harder and harder for founders to raise money. The good news? Today's entrepreneurs have more options than ever before--with greater opportunities to get the ball rolling, get investors excited, and \u003ci\u003eGet Funded \u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eA comprehensive, cutting-edge guide from tech journalist and entrepreneur John Biggs and communication strategist Eric Villines, \u003ci\u003eGet Funded \u003c\/i\u003e will enable you to: \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCreate a solid business plan and a powerful story that investors respond to\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eExplore a wide range of funding options--and find the ones that are right for you\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUnderstand valuation and dilution\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePlan, prepare, and deliver the perfect pitch\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRaise money through grants, micro-loans, micro-donations, and crowdfunding\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTake advantage of the latest online resources and financial tools\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFilled with step-by-step strategies, ready-to-use resources, and on-the-ground insights, this is a must-read for every entrepreneur. Even if you've started a business before, you'll discover a whole new funding landscape with exciting tech-driven models―including crowdfunding platforms like GoFundMe and Patreon, cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin, IEOs (Initial Exchange Offerings), micro-loans, and micro-donations―as well as more traditional, tried-and-true methods. Beyond a road map to the current world of funding, Get Funded  provides proven strategies for pitching, marketing, bootstrapping, and more. It's a complete 360-degree tool with easy-to-follow worksheets and online resources that will help you build a sustainable funding strategy that's right for your business--and crucial to your success. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWhether you're starting a food truck or a biotech startup, \u003ci\u003eGet Funded \u003c\/i\u003e has got you covered.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e John Biggs, Eric Villines\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-10:\u003c\/b\u003e 1260459063\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9781260459067\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e McGraw-Hill Companies\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 08\/28\/2020\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 256\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Hardcover\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.90lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 9.10h x 6.30w x 1.10d","brand":"John Biggs","offers":[{"title":"Hardcover","offer_id":43988858208511,"sku":"9781260459067","price":28.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/2982\/9887\/files\/img_5a616a59-144c-412a-9ed4-d7ea4dd21482.jpg?v=1683296778","url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/get-funded-john-biggs-9781260459067","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}