# Intelliversity > No one should climb alone - you need a sherpa ## Posts - [5 More Actionable Facts to help Strategize using Regulation CF (aka Crowdfunding)](https://intelliversity.org/5-more-actionable-facts-regulation-cf-aka-crowdfunding/): 5 More Actionable Facts to help Strategize using Regulation CF (aka Crowdfunding) Since my October 7 post on LinkedIn Pulse, “7 Actionable Facts About Equity Crowdfunding to Raise Capital in the U.S.”, the funding raised by Regulation CF crowdfunding has accelerated further. As of October 11, 2016, investors funded 40 companies in Regulation CF offerings […] - [Intelliversity Appointed as Community Partner of the 2016 Global Alternative Funding Forum](https://intelliversity.org/intelliversity-community-partner-2016-global-alternative-funding-forum/): Intelliversity Appointed as Community Partner of the 2016 Global Alternative Funding Forum Intelliversity is honored to announce they are a Community Partner at the 2016 Global Alternative Funding Forum. We have news and a tempting offer for our Intelliversity Members that are considering attending this incredible event. Read on! About The Forum: It is an […] - [7 Actionable Facts About Equity Crowdfunding to Raise Capital in the U.S.](https://intelliversity.org/use-equity-crowdfunding-raise-capital-u-s/): 7 Actionable Facts About Equity Crowdfunding to Raise Capital in the U.S. The question on the table is, is equity crowdfunding in the U.S. worth the effort, as a means of raising capital in the later part of 2016 and 2017? I’m going to take a contrarian and therefore useful approach to this question. Here […] - [Born to Star (Part 7) – A Good Vision Master and Execution Master Pair](https://intelliversity.org/born-to-star-part-7-vision-execution-master-pair/): Born to Star (Part 7) – A Good Vision Master and Execution Master Pair Would it be surprising that Steve Jobs did not miss the opportunity for a good Execution Master decision the second time around? Shortly after he rejoined Apple in 1997, Jobs found and hired Tim Cook. Why did things turn out so […] - [Reg A + Puts Fun Back in Funding](https://intelliversity.org/reg-a-puts-fun-back-funding/): Reg A + Puts Fun Back in Funding Imagine raising up to $50 million for your innovative or impact-driven company, at 1/10 the cost and difficulty of a public offering. Think of it as crowdfunding on steroids – a “mini-IPO”. This is a way to describe the recent Regulation A investment process included in the […] - [How to Gain the Advantage with Investors to Fund Your Business](https://intelliversity.org/gain-advantage-investors-fund-business/): How to Gain the Advantage with Investors to Raise Capital for Your Business This is an excerpt from the beginning of the full eBook, How to Gain the Advantage with Investors to Fund Your Business. You can download your copy here. NOTE: Although the eBook is geared toward helping you obtain funding, ask yourself if […] - [Born to Star - Latest Secrets to Startup Success: Selecting the Right Execution Master (Part 6)](https://intelliversity.org/born-star-latest-secrets-startup-success/): Born to Star – Latest Secrets to Startup Success: Selecting the Right Execution Master (Part 6) Welcome to our series of eight excerpts from the Born to Star – Latest Secrets to Startup Success eBook and guide. This material applies to early and late startups as well as businesses in other stages. At any time […] - [So You're Thinking of a Startup Business -- The Entrepreneur's Most Important Question](https://intelliversity.org/youre-thinking-startup-business-entrepreneurs-important-question/): So You’re Thinking of a Startup Business — The Entrepreneur’s Most Important Question – Part 4 You think you’re a winning entrepreneur.  You want to launch a startup business. In our final blog in this series, we tackle the entrepreneur’s most important question. Do you have what it takes? Do you have a “winning entrepreneur […] - [So You are Thinking about a Startup Business in 2016: How to Get to Yes or No (Part 3)](https://intelliversity.org/so-you-are-thinking-about-a-startup-business-in-2016-part-3/): So You are Thinking about a Startup Business in 2016: How to Get to Yes or No (Part 3) Part 3 in our 4 part series – So You Are Thinking about a Startup Business in 2016. In the last post in this series, I listed many of the key factors, both personal and in […] - [So You are Thinking of a Startup Business in 2016 - Essential Business and Personal Factors (Part 2)](https://intelliversity.org/startup-business-in-2016-part-2/): Part 2 of 4 – So You are Thinking of Startup Business in 2016 – Essential Business and Personal Factors In part one of this topic, we covered five reasons not to do a startup in 2016 (and some great reasons to start a business). At the heart of Intelliversity’s business philosophy, there is one predominant component for success […] - [So You are Thinking of a Start-Up Business in 2016 - Decisions, Decisions (Part 1)](https://intelliversity.org/start-up-a-business-in-2016/): Part 1 of 4 – So You are Thinking of a Start-Up Business in 2016 It’s the time for resolutions.  There’s no better path to wealth and glory than a starting-up business, and also no better path to misery. For those of you thinking about a start-up a business this year, that’s a resolution quite different than […] - [Imagine - Winning Conversations with Investors](https://intelliversity.org/imagine-having-powerful-conversations-with-investors/): Imagine – Winning Conversations with Investors to fund your business. *See download link at the bottom People have difficulty asking for money. You shouldn’t. We don’t. We’re the academy for entrepreneurs led by investors. Our mission is empowering innovators that will change the world. Intellivesity has prepared a short eBook that equips you how to […] - [Winning Over Investors](https://intelliversity.org/winning-over-investors/): Winning Over Investors What it Takes to Break Through the Status Quo In this article we will discuss the realities of the current state of finding investors and present a solution to the status quo: – Imagine the Possibilities  – Disruptive Insight – The Reality – The Unsafe Status Quo – But Take Heart – […] - [Impact Investing Win-Win-Win for Entrepreneurs, Investors, Society - Part 2](https://intelliversity.org/impact-investing-win-win-win-for-entrepreneurs-investors-society-part-2/): Impact Investing Win-Win-Win for Entrepreneurs, Investors, Society – Part 2 This second blog post on impact investing will answer: – How do you as an entrepreneur gain access to the large community of impact investors? – How do you demonstrate that your impact is specific, intentional and measurable? – How do you demonstrate that this […] - [Impact Investing - Win-win-win for Entrepreneurs, Investors & Society (Part 1)](https://intelliversity.org/impact-investing-win-win-win-part-1/): Impact Investing – Win-win-win for Entrepreneurs, Investors & Society (Part 1) There’s a new kid on the block.  Impact Investing. This is the first of a two-part on this trending topic. “The first question we ask ourselves when evaluating a new investment opportunity is: If this company becomes successful, will it make the world a better […] - [Summit Conference Testimonials](https://intelliversity.org/summit-conference-testimonials/):   - [Arthur Lipper Addressed the Global Alternative Funding Forum](https://intelliversity.org/arthur-lipper-leading-financial-innovator-to-address-the-global-alternative-funding-forum/): Arthur Lipper Addressed the Global Alternative Funding Forum NOVEMBER 2, 2015; LOS ANGELES: Arthur Lipper, one of the world’s leading authorities on investing with royalties, will be a key speaker at the 4th annual Global Alternative Funding Forum, held November 6th, 2015 at the Century Plaza Hotel, Los Angeles. Lipper’s solo address to the Forum, […] - [SpaceX and Elon Musk's Secret Weapon](https://intelliversity.org/spacex-and-elon-musks-secret-weapon/): SpaceX and Elon Musk’s Secret Weapon Original post 5/28/2012 In the news this week is the breathtaking achievement of SpaceX (aka Space Exploration Technologies) — the private space transportation company in Southern California whose Dragon spacecraft has just docked with the International Space Station.  This is the first privately developed and owned spacecraft to achieve earth […] - [Sheryl Sandberg - The Real Secret to Facebook's Success?](https://intelliversity.org/the-real-secret-to-facebooks-success/): Sheryl Sandberg – The Real Secret to Facebook’s Success? With the $10 billion IPO, company valuation of about $100 billion, Mark Zuckerberg latest legendary gazillionaire, etc.   So we’re going to take a closer look at what’s behind this success story, whether you admire it or not.  The truth is truly interesting and applicable to your business ambitions […] - [Steve Jobs and Tim Cook: The Pair that Makes Apple Successful](https://intelliversity.org/steve-jobs-and-tim-cook-the-pair-that-makes-apple/): Steve Jobs and Tim Cook: The Pair that Makes Apple Successful Belsky is busy recently promoting his latest book, Making Ideas Happen. Quoting Wired Magazine, July 26, 2011, “In the book he argues that ideas for new businesses or solutions to problems are common, but great execution is rare. He emphasises the need for organisation and strategic […] - [10 Keys - Team Building for Scientists, Inventors and Innovators](https://intelliversity.org/10-keys-team-building-for-scientists-inventors-and-innovators/): 10 Keys – Team Building for Scientists, Inventors and Innovators How powerful is team building? “A small body of determined spirits fired by an unquenchable faith in their mission can alter the course of history.” — Mahatma Gandhi In a recent post I discoursed at length on the importance of explosive action and how to trigger it, in […] - [Revenue Royalties - The Easiest Way to Fund Most Young Companies](https://intelliversity.org/revenue-royalties-the-easiest-way-to-fund-most-young-companies/): Revenue Royalties – The Easiest Way to Fund Most Young Companies As an investor, it’s become apparent there are major drawbacks to two of the common means of funding young companies: selling ownership rights (C-corp stock or LLC membership) and issuing a note (convertible or not) – i.e. borrowing money from investors. The good news […] - [Revenue Royalties - More on Community-Based Revenue Sharing](https://intelliversity.org/revenue-royalties-more-on-community-based-revenue-sharing/): Revenue Royalties – More on Community-Based Revenue Sharing In my last post, I hinted at a way to raise capital for the 80% to 90% of growing companies that don’t qualify for sophisticated angel financing or venture capital, or don’t want it.  One good reason not to want to get capital from sophisticated angel investors […] - [Participation funding — Win-Win Funding for Young Companies](https://intelliversity.org/participation-funding-win-win-funding-for-young-companies/): Participation funding — Win-Win Funding for Young Companies This time period has been eventful, including attendance at CEO Space and discussions with many companies about the topic of the last two posts:  how to raise funds for a young business without 1) giving up a lot of ownership nor 2) burdening the company with a loan having […] - [Revenue Participation Funding: It’s Here Now](https://intelliversity.org/revenue-participation-funding-its-here-now/): Revenue Participation Funding: It’s Here Now Today, I want to bring you up to date on a favorite topic:  Revenue Participation Funding — the idea of selling (or buying) a share of a company’s revenue rather than a share of the company ownership. This method is in contrast to traditional methods of finance such as […] - [Red Flags that Turn Off Venture and Angel Investors](https://intelliversity.org/red-flags-that-turn-off-angel-investors/): Red Flags that Turn Off Venture and Angel Investors This is the second installment of notes I took at the New York Venture Summit on a hot summer day in Manhattan, July 25, 2011. These notes came from the fourth panel entitled “What Should You Do to Get VC’s and Angel Investors to Say Yes?”. […] - [14 Things That Shorten the Time to Angel and Venture Funding](https://intelliversity.org/9-things-that-shorten-the-time-to-angel-and-venture-funding/): 14 Things That Shorten the Time to Angel and Venture Funding This post continues my notes from the New York Venture Summit on July 21, 2011 — in particular, the panel entitled “The Venture Roadmap: Making Sure You’re Headed in the Right Direction and Advice on how to effectively shorten your time to Angel and Venture funding.” […] - [10 Steps to Angel and VC Funding in Uncertain Times](https://intelliversity.org/10-steps-to-angel-and-vc-funding-in-uncertain-times/): 10 Steps to Angel and VC Funding in Uncertain Times Naturally, when there is a lot of uncertainty about the economy, some investors hold more capital in reserve and others focus on less risky investments.  So less cash is available for risky investing like angel investments and VC funding.  That explains why it’s been more […] - [October 2014 Training Testimonials](https://intelliversity.org/october-2014-training-testimonials/): Praise for Intelliversity Programs: Participants at our October 2014 Training Share Their Comments - [William Draper - Advice from a True Venture Capitalist](https://intelliversity.org/advice-from-venture-capitalists-william-draper/): William Draper – Advice from a True Venture Capitalist The Startup Game — Inside the Partnership between Venture Capitalists and Entrepreneurs was published this year by William H. Draper III, currently general partner of Draper Richards and the founder of Sutter Hill Ventures in Palo Alto, one of Silicon Valley’s first VC’s.  William Draper is the real […] - [A Winning Business Strategy: The Master Funding Equation #4 (Part 1)](https://intelliversity.org/winning-business-strategy-master-funding-equation/): A Winning Business Strategy: The Master Funding Equation #4 (Part 1) In this post, I pose five questions that can alter the trajectory of your business’s success. But first, we have to recap the critical points we’ve covered to make these questions resonate. Over the last several posts I’ve been guiding you through the various […] - [Important Legal Compliance Update: Employee vs. Contractor](https://intelliversity.org/legal-compliance-update-employee-vs-contractor/): Important Legal Compliance Update: Employee vs. Contractor I don’t often write directly about legal compliance issues in this blog, but a recent decision by the California Supreme Court has dramatically shifted the playing field for determining whether people working with California businesses are employees or contractors. Even if your company is not based in California, […] - [Only The Top 5% Listen Their Way to Funding: The Master Funding Equation 3](https://intelliversity.org/listen-way-funding-master-funding-equation/): Only The Top 5% Listen Their Way to Funding: The Master Funding Equation (Part 3) Want to have a breakthrough in funding? Then you undoubtedly need to have a breakthrough is listening. In fact, you need to become the superhero of listening. A year ago in this blog, I wrote twice about the importance of […] - [Deepening Investor Trust In You: The Master Funding Equation (Part 2)](https://intelliversity.org/trusted-master-funding-equation-3/): Deepening Investor Trust In You: The Master Funding Equation (Part 2) Last week we discussed the primary importance of developing initial trust with investors. No trust?  No space to hear about your business idea, your team, your offer. No funding. So I re-wrote the Master Funding Equation to put trust at the forefront: a Trustworthy […] - [Be The Entrepreneur They Trust - The Master Funding Equation](https://intelliversity.org/one-trust-master-funding-equation/): Be The Entrepreneur They Trust – The Master Funding Equation Last week I introduced you to my Master Funding Equation (MFE). In case you missed it, the MFE looks like this: A Viral Vision Statement/Elevator Pitch + A Powerful Pitch Method + The Correct Pitch Content + A Winning Business Strategy + A Trustworthy CEO […] - [Be the Pitch King or Queen - The Master Funding Equation](https://intelliversity.org/master-funding-equation/): Being the Pitch King or Queen – The Master Funding Equation We’ve been on this journey together for quite some time now. I continue to be inspired by the entrepreneurs like you who find a way to buck the odds and get the funding needed to turn your visions into reality. As I’ve looked back […] - [The Perfect Elevator Pitch Contest - It's Your Time](https://intelliversity.org/perfect-elevator-pitch-contest-time/): The Perfect Elevator Pitch Contest – It’s Your Time Fast forward a little in the future. IT WORKED! Your perfect elevator pitch worked. You got that funding you needed. How did that happen? You entered our contest and got the feedback you needed from an investor to hone your pitch. Last week we launched a […] - [The Perfect Pitch Contest - Do You Have A Winning One?](https://intelliversity.org/perfect-pitch-coffee-closers/): The Perfect Pitch Contest – Do You Have A Winning One? Let’s have a contest to see who can create the most compelling Perfect Pitch using the method below. The perfect pitch can open doors to hundreds of thousands if not millions in funding. Here is how the contest works. You do your pitch using […] - [The Perfect Pitch - Is Your's Music to an Investors Ear?](https://intelliversity.org/perfect-pitch-investors/): The Perfect Pitch – Is Your’s Music to an Investors Ear? Recall in a recent post I gave you the recipe for a great elevator pitch. If you haven’t read that post you can find it here. In that post I suggested that there are four specific elements to the perfect pitch: It must be […] - [Entrepreneurs Boot Camp Interview #12 - A Female CEO's View From the Trenches](https://intelliversity.org/12-female-ceo-view-trenches/): Entrepreneurs Boot Camp Interview #12 – A Female CEO’s View From the Trenches If you’ve ever done a major home improvement project (or seen them done on TV) you know that in the midst of the project everything is a mess and looks far worse than it did before you started.  A surgeon could tell […] - [The Perfect Elevator Pitch - 4 Easy Steps](https://intelliversity.org/perfect-elevator-pitch/): Helen Keller once said, “alone we can do so little; together we can do so much.” Actually, I think we all do quite a bit on our own. A lot of what makes us who we are is the grit and brilliance that mainly springs from within us. But maybe what Keller meant was that […] - [Entrepreneur'$ Boot Camp Interview 11 - Tested Funding Tip #2](https://intelliversity.org/neglected-97-11-tested-funding-tip-2/): Entrepreneur’$ Boot Camp Interview 11 – Tested Funding Tip #2 Every once in a while I meet an entrepreneur who doesn’t mince words; doesn’t tell me what he or she thinks I want to hear, and doesn’t try to get me to drink his Kool-Aid. I appreciate those meetings because I can’t help people succeed unless […] - [Minutes from Brightness - The Innovation Manifesto](https://intelliversity.org/ten-minutes-brightness-manifesto/): Minutes from Brightness – The Innovation Manifesto Near the bottom of this blog, you’ll find the first in a series of tested tips on raising capital for your innovative venture, whether at the angel level or VC level.  But first, let me entertain and inspire you: I care deeply about our future. Some tell us […] - [Pitching Investors Effectively #1 - The Knock Out](https://intelliversity.org/pitching-investors-effectively-1/): Pitching Investors Effectively #1 – The Knock Out I’m excited to share some new research, hot off the presses, that is sure to interest you if you’re preparing to raise capital or already in process with a funding raise. Sometimes, data paints a very clear picture that you can use immediately to your advantage in […] - [How to Pitch to Investors - Survey Says It's The #1 Topic](https://intelliversity.org/how-to-pitch-to-investors-survey-says/): How to Pitch to Investors: Survey Says It’s The #1 Topic I’d like to thank everyone who responded to our recent reader survey about what’s most important to you, our readers, with respect to starting, growing and funding your companies. The number one thread throughout the survey responses is that readers were most interested in […] - [The Neglected 97%: Entrepreneurs Boot Camp Interview #10 - The One Thing in Your Way](https://intelliversity.org/neglected-97-entrepreneurs-boot-camp-interview-10/): The Neglected 97%: Entrepreneurs Boot Camp Interview #10 – The One Thing in Your Way For some time now I’ve been presenting you with insights from visionary CEO’s of companies that have gone through vetting processes as a part of their fundraising efforts. I hope you’ve enjoyed reading about these people and the issues they’ve […] - [The Neglected 97%: Entrepreneurs Boot Camp Interview #9 - Are You Wasting Investor Contacts](https://intelliversity.org/neglected-97-entrepreneurs-boot-camp-interview-9/): Entrepreneurs Boot Camp Interview #9 – Are You Wasting Investor Contacts In my last post, we explored the importance of gaining multiple perspectives when you are establishing a new business venture. Actually, new perspectives can be helpful at any stage in the business cycle. But at the early stage, before you set out to raise […] - [The Neglected 97%: Entrepreneurs Boot Camp Interview #8 - The Power of New Perspective](https://intelliversity.org/neglected-97-entrepreneurs-boot-camp-interview-8-power-perspective/): The Neglected 97%: Entrepreneurs Boot Camp Interview #8 – The Power of New Perspective Nina Venturella, Founder of Majestic Wellness Academy, was bit by the bug. Actually two of them. Literally. You see, Nina was a born entrepreneur. Bitten by that bug at an early age, she became a success in several business ventures. Several […] - [The Neglected 97%: Entrepreneurs Boot Camp Interview #7 - A Conundrum](https://intelliversity.org/entrepreneurs-boot-camp-interview-7/): The Neglected 97% Entrepreneurs Boot Camp: Interview #7 – A Conundrum What do you do when the value proposition of your breakthrough idea is not readily apparent to the average investor? That was the conundrum Adib Nasle, founder, and CEO of Xendee faced. The company had developed a data analytics system and methodology that could […] - [The Value of Prepping for Due Diligence: Interview #4 - The Matrix](https://intelliversity.org/value-prepping-due-diligence-interview-4/): The Value of Prepping for Due Diligence: Interview #4 – The Matrix Tony Drexel Smith is “The Man With the Plan.” Literally. Tony, founder, and CEO of Blue Moon Advisors, Inc., has written upwards of 1,000 business plans in his career. You’ve read about some of the entrepreneurs like Krista Whitely and John Humphrey that […] - [The Value of Prepping for Due Diligence: Interview #3 - Pivoting](https://intelliversity.org/value-prepping-due-diligence-interview-3/): Sometimes, all you really need is the money. That was the case with Krista Whitely of Altitude Products as we illustrated in our recent post. Other times, it’s not the money — or at least it’s not the money you need first. Adam Layton, the Founder of Front Seat, Inc., had a brilliant idea — […] - [The Value of Prepping for Due Diligence: Interview #2 - Respect](https://intelliversity.org/value-prepping-due-diligence-interview-2/): The Value of Prepping for Due Diligence: Interview #2 – Respect Ever feel like Rodney Dangerfield? Sometimes, no matter what you’ve accomplished, how great your idea or business is and how stellar your team, when it comes to investors you just “can’t get no respect,” as Rodney famously said. Krista Whitely was feeling that way […] - [The Value of Prepping for Due Diligence: Interview #1 - Mindset](https://intelliversity.org/value-prepping-due-dili-1/): The Value of Prepping for Due Diligence: Interview #1 – Mindset 100% success. Companies that surpass a score of 925 in the Blue Moon “Capital Readiness Report” receive the funding they’re seeking — nearly 100% of the time! Let me explain. One of the issues that often arise in the funding game is due diligence. And, […] - [The Neglected 97% Entrepreneurs Boot Camp – Interview #6](https://intelliversity.org/neglected-97-entrepreneurs-boot-camp-interview-6/): The Neglected 97% Entrepreneurs Boot Camp – Interview #6 The familiar saying is that you can’t teach an old dog new tricks. Fortunately, that adage doesn’t apply to people. At least some people. Take the case of experienced, successful entrepreneur Bill Haynor. After a successful career in banking and finance, Bill formed, grew and ultimately […] - [The Neglected 97% Entrepreneurs Boot Camp – Interview #5](https://intelliversity.org/innovations-neglected-97-entrepreneurs-boot-camp-interview-5/): The Neglected 97% Entrepreneurs Boot Camp – Interview #5 First off, may you be very HIP in 2018 — Happy, Innovative and Prosperous! I trust you’ve enjoyed the series of stories and interviews I’ve been posting over the past few weeks. Each story is unique because the journey of every visionary entrepreneur is different. Yet, […] - [Entrepreneur's Boot Camp - Avoid the Pitfalls to Funding: Interview with the Creator](https://intelliversity.org/avoid-pitfalls-to-funded-2018/): Entrepreneur’s Boot Camp – Avoid the Pitfalls to Funding: Interview with the Creator For the past few weeks, we’ve been presenting interviews with CEO’s that have completed the Entrepreneur’$ Boot Camp. I thought as we complete 2017 and look ahead to 2018, that this was a perfect time to share more about the creator of […] - [Innovations: The Neglected 97% Entrepreneurs Boot Camp - Interview #4](https://intelliversity.org/innovations-neglected-97-entrepreneurs-boot-camp-interview-4/): Innovations: The Neglected 97% – Entrepreneurs Boot Camp Interview #4 Sometimes the greatest gift a mentor can provide to an entrepreneur is a truly honest assessment of his or her business concept, because as I learned from talking with Rahul Chaturvedi, CEO of Once Lab, an honest assessment can save a lot of precious time; […] - [Aaron Watson Testimonial](https://intelliversity.org/aaron-watson-testimonial/): Aaron Watson Testimonial Aaron Watson is the Present of  Evergrowth Ventures.   Hello, I am Aaron Watson. I’m the President of Evergrowth Ventures. What I’ve gotten from it is really a concise way to go to investors that really removes a lot of the noise, a lot of the fluff they don’t need. Where you’re putting […] - [Nick Brown Testimonial](https://intelliversity.org/nick-brown-testimonial/): Nick Brown Testimonial Nick Brown’s company: Clear Purchase provides high-level systems design services for micro-finance institutions serving emerging economies with low-income populations, primarily based on a software platform provided by the Gates Foundation. Transcript: Hi. I’m Nick Brown, the founder of Clear Purchase. We are building new financial infrastructure for developing countries, specifically designed for […] - [Innovations: The Neglected 97% – Entrepreneurs Boot Camp Interview #3](https://intelliversity.org/neglected-97-entrepreneurs-boot-camp-interview-3/): Innovations: The Neglected 97% – Entrepreneurs Boot Camp Interview #3 A few years ago, Adolfo Meza and a friend were having a conversation that will one day change the way you find entertainment — and most certainly how your children and grandchildren find it. Adolfo is an engineer and had spent ten years plying his […] - [Hal LeFever Testimonial](https://intelliversity.org/hal-lefever-testimonial/): Testimonial from Hal LeFever, founder, and CEO of Giftsnap.   - [Innovations: The Neglected 97% – Entrepreneur Interview #2](https://intelliversity.org/innovations-neglected-97-entrepreneur-interview-2/): Innovations: The Neglected 97% – Entrepreneur Interview #2 I never tire of talking with innovators; intrepid vision masters who buck the odds, find their way through the maze of advice and challenges and build companies that make a lasting difference in the world. The ones that stop at nothing to come out the other side […] - [Happiness is a Warm Puppy (or a Royalty Investment)](https://intelliversity.org/happiness-warm-royalty/): Want to hear a story that will make you happy? You’ll want to hug your investor. You and your investor(s) argue about valuation for six months and can’t come close.  Your business opportunity is fading into the sunset.  Not good.  Then, after reading a blog on the Intelliversity site, you finally agree to fund your […] - [Innovations: The Neglected 97% - Entrepreneur Interview #1](https://intelliversity.org/neglected-97-entrepreneur-interview-1/): Innovations: The Neglected 97% – Entrepreneur Interview #1 Innovator, entrepreneur, CEO, founder…are you feeling neglected? Do you feel that you would be in the 3% if you could just crack the investor code? You can you know. We know you can. When you read this entrepreneur interview you’ll see why we know. Venture Capitalists invest […] - [What I'm Grateful For - What Are You Grateful For?](https://intelliversity.org/im-grateful/): What I’m Grateful For – What Are You Grateful For? The holiday season is upon us once again. I want to wish all of my readers a Happy Thanksgiving. I’m grateful for each of you, because I write this blog for you, the vision masters and execution masters, the innovators and imagineers, the men and […] - [The Entrepreneurs Journey Through Hell - Part #1](https://intelliversity.org/entrepreneurs-journey-hell-part-1/): Elon Musk was never “certified” to launch and scale a company. But Elon Musk has gone through more than his share of adversity.  You probably know of the bullying he experienced in school.  When he was serving as CEO of PayPal, he was apparently “the victim of a coup,”  getting fired while he was on vacation. […] - [How To Pitch Investors and Win #5 - Right Story - Right Time](https://intelliversity.org/pitch-investors-5-right-story/): How To Pitch Investors and Win #5 – Right Story – Right Time When I was CEO of 1776 Software, we were a week from introducing our major new product (server mirroring software). It was breathtaking in its internal complexity and yet simple graphic user interface, way ahead of its time.  Problem was, the product […] - [Pitch and Win #4 - Become the "Investor Whisperer" (Part 2)](https://intelliversity.org/pitch-investors-win-4-investor-whisperer-part2/): Pitch and Win #4 – Become the “Investor Whisperer” (Part 2) First, let me tell you the reason I am writing article after article. I want YOU and your team to be the prize, the one that investors choose to fund. I want you to look like the happy people in the picture, to be […] - [Flaight.com Testimonial](https://intelliversity.org/flaight-testimonial/): Flaight.com Testimonial Bobby and Hugo share their perspectives on Intelliversity.   - [How to Pitch Investors and Win #3 - Become the "Investor Whisperer"](https://intelliversity.org/pitch-investors-win-3-become-investor-whisperer/): How to Pitch Investors and Win #3 – Become the “Investor Whisperer” This week I have a secret to share with you. Yes, I know that everyone always says they have a ‘secret’ to share, but this one is really valuable and very practical. With it, you’ll be able to gain the upper hand with […] - [Royalty Funding Coming on Strong - An Alternative for Innovative Companies](https://intelliversity.org/royalty-funding-coming-strong/): Royalty Funding Coming on Strong – An Alternative for Innovative Companies Picture this: You follow everything I advise in this endless Intelliversity blog.  Finally, finally, you have an interested investor.  BIG step forward.  Then he/she lets you know they want 40% of your company, or more, for their cash.  Sounds like Shark Tank, right?  Now […] - [How to Pitch Investors and Win #2 - Be a Pitch Master](https://intelliversity.org/pitch-investors-win-2-pitch-master/): How to Pitch Investors and Win #2 – Be a Pitch Master Alex Rappaport had the novel idea of using hip-hop songs as educational tools, with lyrics that actually communicated educational material to listeners. But he needed funding and wasn’t getting traction from investors. At a going away party at a bar one evening, Rappaport […] - [How to Pitch (Investors) and Win - #1](https://intelliversity.org/pitch-investors-win-1/): How to Pitch (Investors) and Win – #1 One of the biggest misconceptions in business, politics, sports, and entertainment is that in order to succeed one must have some special and rare gift that clearly sets one apart from the crowd, or one is so naturally charismatic that everyone flocks to their side, or so […] - [The Biggest Dilemma That Women Face With Male Mentors: A Solution](https://intelliversity.org/biggest-dilemma-women-face-male-mentors/): The Biggest Dilemma Women Face With Male Mentors I’ve made the case frequently for being mentored as a key to company launch/growth AND raising capital.  The same holds true to advance along a career path.  I’ve also advocated diversity (including gender diversity) as a means of increasing chances of success in company launch and growth, […] - [Make Investors Sit Up and Notice #12 - The 6 Point Pivot Plan Strategy](https://intelliversity.org/make-investors-sit-notice-12-pivot-plan/): Make Investors Sit Up and Notice #12 – The 6 Point Pivot Plan Strategy Well, we’ve covered a lot of ground on pivots in a short time. In this post I’m going to share some tips for creating a pivot plan that you can roll out when it’s called for — and that you can […] - [Make Investors Sit up and Notice #11 - 10 Ways to Pivot](https://intelliversity.org/make-investors-sit-notice-11-10-ways-pivot/): Start Your Pivot Now! CLICK to Make an Appointment With Rob Make Investors Sit up and Notice #11 – 10 Ways to Pivot Ì want to begin this post with an admission and acknowledgment: I’ve been bombarding you with material for months that is high-level, sometimes counter-intuitive and, I hope, new and unique for you […] - [Why You Matter - A Personal Note From an Investor](https://intelliversity.org/why-you-matter-1/): Why You Matter – A Personal Note From an Investor A young Vision Master with an exciting product idea near market-ready sat with me and a fellow investor in our modest conference room in San Diego.  He came loaded for bear, with his laptop and a presentation ready to show.  The conversation continued for an […] - [Make Investors Sit up and Notice #10 - To Pivot Or Not To Pivot](https://intelliversity.org/make-investors-sit-notice-10-pivot/): Make Investors Sit up and Notice #10 – To Pivot Or Not To Pivot In my last post I introduced you, the vision master, to the concept of “The Pivot” and that: 1) You’ll almost certainly have to conduct at least one pivot before finding ultimate market success 2) That understanding when, why and how […] - [Royalty Funding - Still the Wave of the Future](https://intelliversity.org/royalty-funding-2/):   Royalty Funding – Still the Wave of the Future Interest in Cryptocurrency Initial Coin Offerings (ICOs) waxes and wanes, but interest in royalty funding (revenue participation)  continues steady growth. Vision Masters are asking:  “Why give away equity which may in the future be worth tens or hundreds of millions of dollars, along with the danger of stockholder […] - [Make Investors Sit up and Notice #9 - How "The Pivot" Engenders Investor Trust](https://intelliversity.org/make-investors-sit-notice-9-pivot-investor-trust/): Make Investors Sit up and Notice #9 – How “The Pivot” Engenders Investor Trust I promised you some time ago that in future posts we’d continue to explore ways to prove to investors that you are aware of the risk and are taking tangible steps to reduce it – to engender investor trust. The future […] - [Make Investors Sit up and Notice #8 - Get Mentored or Coached](https://intelliversity.org/make-investors-sit-notice-8-business-mentor-coach/): Make Investors Sit up and Notice #8 – Get A Business Mentor Have you ever had a coach? How about a mentor? Perhaps you’ve never really thought about the difference between coaching and mentoring and have used the terms interchangeably. Today, we’re going to distinguish them. Coaching and mentoring, whether in sports, relationships, health or business, […] - [Make Investors Sit up and Notice #7 - The Sandwich Strategy](https://intelliversity.org/make-investors-sit-notice-7-sandwich-strategy/): Make Investors Sit up and Notice #7 – The Sandwich Strategy First, credit where credit is due:  This term, the “The Sandwich Strategy” comes from George Kenney, co-founder of VC Shepherd Ventures and founder of the Entrepreneur’$ Bootcamp.  Let me say something before we go on. When a successful venture capitalist tells you what affects his […] - [Some Useful Links for You to Get Started](https://intelliversity.org/welcome-to-cloudways/): It seems like you’re running a default WordPress website. Here are a few useful links to get you started: Migration How to use WordPress Migrator Plugin? Migrate WordPress from Siteground to Cloudways Migrate WordPress from GoDaddy to Cloudways General How do I take my website live from Cloudways? How to manage WordPress via WP-CLI on […] - [Make Investors Stand Up and Notice #6: How to Take Effective Action When You are Under the Gun](https://intelliversity.org/make-investors-stand-notice-6-take-effective-action/): Make Investors Stand Up and Notice #6 – How to Take Effective Action When You are Under the Gun In my last post, I discussed the importance of being coachable and focused on a key aspect of coachability — listening. I made the point that being coachable generates trust and therefore a great way to […] - [Make Investors Sit Up and Notice - #5 - Prove You're Coachable](https://intelliversity.org/make-investors-sit-notice-5-easy-way-prove-youre-coachable/): Make Investors Sit Up and Notice – #5 – Prove You’re Coachable Today, I want to share something else that can set you apart from the crowd and make investors take a serious look at you, even if they still feel there is a lot of risk involved. But first, let me ask this question. […] - [Royalty Funding - Why Is It So Rare](https://intelliversity.org/royalty-funding-rarely-used/): Royalty Funding – Why Is It So Rare So is the man in the picture taking or replacing the golden egg? Depends. Is he the investor or the entrepreneur? Park the question for now. Here’s a true story you may find familiar:  a young CEO is running an exciting start-up in the field of agriculture, […] - [Make Investors Sit Up and Notice #4 - How to Get Out of Investor Hell](https://intelliversity.org/make-investors-sit-notice-4/): Make Investors Sit Up and Notice #4 – How to Get Out of Investor Hell A colleague who runs a very successful software company once told me that he plans for incompetence because most people are incompetent. Pushed for an explanation of this interesting viewpoint he said that it’s because of how fast the world […] - [Make Investors Sit Up and Notice #3 - Hint: It's a Team Sport](https://intelliversity.org/innovation-team-sport/): Make Investors Sit Up and Notice #3 – It’s a Team Sport OK, Vision Masters (innovators, founders), it’s time for a pop quiz . . . Who is Gene Kranz? Now, if you don’t know off the top of your head, don’t feel bad. Although he’s been portrayed in several major motion pictures and had […] - [Business Strategy and Status Quo - a Fresh Eyes Assessment](https://intelliversity.org/assessing-strategy-status-quo-fresh-eyes/): Dr. Stephie Althouse is a faculty member with Intelliversity. Her business focus is making companies more profitable and more fundable. Robert Steven Kramarz, Intelliversity’s Executive Director Business Strategy and Status Quo – a Fresh Eyes Assessment Have you ever wondered what a strategic audit could do for your business? Would it be useful for your […] - [How to Make Investors Sit Up and Notice #2 - Be in the 1%](https://intelliversity.org/make-investors-sit-notice-2/): How to Make Investors Sit Up and Notice #2 – Be in the 1% The world is crowded with capable entrepreneurs. In fact, I’ll go so far as to say that virtually everyone reading this blog is a capable entrepreneur. If you weren’t capable and driven and creative and brilliant and a host of other […] - [How to Make Investors Sit Up and Take Notice](https://intelliversity.org/make-investors-sit-notice/): How to Make Investors Sit Up and Take Notice I’ve spent so much time discussing trust and relationship issues that you may imagine I’ve lost sight of the deal structure. Should you even consider the deal structure before you meet the dealer (the investor)? As a deal structure, will offering a royalty-based deal help make […] - [How Investor's Really See You - Hint: It's Not What You Think](https://intelliversity.org/how-investors-see-you/): How Investor’s Really See You – And It’s Not What You Think Sometimes the deck is just plain stacked against you. It’s that famous uphill climb that we’ve all had to make some time or other. In business, this can arise at times out of inequality in a bargaining position. And nowhere is that more […] - [Demand More from Your Business Plan](https://intelliversity.org/demand-business-plan/): Demand More From Your Business Plan How would you like to light two rockets with one match? Let me tell you how; create a short and effective business plan that attracts investors to your ideas and your vision, plus help you run your business and keeps you on track to meet your goals. In his […] - [Do Investors Fund Ideas or People?](https://intelliversity.org/investors-fund-ideas-people/): Do Investors Fund Ideas or People? I want to talk to you today about something that’s near and dear to our hearts at Intelliversity. The human factors of funding. As investors who work with people that are trying to get an idea or concept funded, we are well aware of the importance of a business […] - ["I Don't Want To Be Alone; I Just Want To Be LET Alone." Greta Garbo](https://intelliversity.org/dont-want-alone-just-want-let-alone-greta-garbo/): This could have been said by Greta Garbo but certainly, she expressed it in a different way,  “All human beings have three lives: public, private, and secret.” ― Gabriel García Márquez. Same goes for businesses. This problem came up just yesterday, so it’s fresh in my mind:  Company A needs a $100,000 cash for marketing which its owner […] - [Elevator Pitch for Investors (How to Charm a Stone)](https://intelliversity.org/elevator-pitch-investors/): Elevator Pitch for Investors (How to Charm a Stone) Investors are essential for business growth Charm warms up investors Brevity is the essence of charm. Have you ever thought it funny that we call the short business pitch an elevator pitch since most people keep to themselves on elevators? Well, maybe that’s because they don’t […] - [The Top 5 Reasons Why Successful Companies Need Fresh Eyes Assessment](https://intelliversity.org/top-5-reasons-successful-companies-need-fresh-eyes-assessment/): The Top 5 Reasons Why Successful Companies Need Fresh Eyes Assessment By Dr. Stephie Althouse, Intelliversity Faculty It is easy to understand why a company that has fallen on hard times and barely can pay its bills might need a turnaround consultant and executive coach. Such companies need help with assessing the business with fresh […] - [Trust - the Silver Bullet of Funding](https://intelliversity.org/trust-the-silver-bullet-of-funding/): Trust – the Silver Bullet of Funding This interview was given by Robert Steven Kramarz the Executive Director of Intelliversity. The topic is of critical importance to anyone seeking to fund a concept,  from any source.  That topic is Trust. “Trust is the silver bullet in the funding, in the business of getting funding. ” Robert Steven […] - [Listen Your Way to Funding - Master Listening (Part 2)](https://intelliversity.org/master-listening-part-2/): Listen Your Way to Funding – Master Listening (Part 2) Fast Track to Funding #4 Last week I introduced you to the concept of mastering listening as a skill set that we all think we’re good at, but few of us truly are – and to the idea that listening is a skill that can […] - [Royalty Funding - No Dilution, No Exposure](https://intelliversity.org/royalty-funding-new-writings/): Royalty Funding – No Dilution, No Exposure Royalty funding is an exciting option for many businesses in different stages of funding. It incentivizes investors to “give you a hand” without giving away your company. Here is a recap of new writings by Royalty funding expert Arthur Lipper. Arthur is one of the world’s most knowledgeable […] - [Want to be Heard? Want to be Trusted? Become a Master Listener](https://intelliversity.org/fast-track-to-funding-3/): Want to be Heard? Want to be Trusted? Become a ‘Master Listener.’ – Fast Track to Funding #3  I’d like you to listen to me for a few minutes. Really listen. No phones, no distractions. No problem, right?  After all, you’ve mastered the art of listening. That’s part of what makes you a great vision master. […] - [Leadership Training for Geeks: How Companies Can Do a Much Better Job at Leveraging Brainpower](https://intelliversity.org/leadership-training-geeks-companies-can-much-better-job-leveraging-brainpower/): How Companies Can Do a Much Better Job at Leveraging Brainpower *This guest post and interview originally appeared on the Top-Notch CEO blog on May 31, 2017, and is contributed by Dr. Stephie Althouse, an Intelliversity faculty member.  Imagine this picture: You are passionate about a certain area, let’s say science or law or … […] - [Using Trust to Navigate the Big Meeting - Fast Track to Funding #2](https://intelliversity.org/fast-track-to-funding-2/): Using Trust to Navigate the Big Meeting Fast Track to Funding #2 In my last post, Why Vision Masters Need to Master CPR, we discussed the CPR, a tool that I’ve found to be truly invaluable in creating the type of alignment that creates trust within your team and trust among third parties like investors. […] - [Why Vision Masters Need to Master CPR - On the Fast Track to Funding #1](https://intelliversity.org/fast-track-to-funding-1/): Why Vision Masters Need to Master CPR On the Fast Track to Funding #1 In my previous post, The Tale of Two Endings – The Power of a Promise Fulfilled, I discussed the power of making and keeping promises to generate investor trust. But there’s something equally important in the realm of having effective meetings – […] - [Are You Fundable Interview with Intelliversity Executive Director](https://intelliversity.org/fundable-interview/): Are You Fundable Interview with Intelliversity Executive Director This brief podcast interview is a discussion of Intelliversity’s Are You Fundable program. The first part of the program is free. It includes: A self-assessment to determine if your concept is fundable or your company is ready for another round of funding Identifies the gaps that need […] - [The Tale of Two Endings - The Power of a Promise Fulfilled](https://intelliversity.org/tale-two-endings-power-promise-fulfilled/): The Tale of Two Endings – The Power of a Promise Fulfilled Are You Fundable #9 We’ve covered a lot of ground the past few weeks and I hope you’ve gained a deeper relationship to why trust is so important in building relationships with investors. Did you get the allusion there? Trust is a relationship. […] - [How to Deepen Trust - The Power of Promises - Are You Fundable #8](https://intelliversity.org/how-to-deepen-trust-8/): How to Deepen Trust – The Power of Promises Are You Fundable #8 The question of how to establish trust was front and center in my post of two weeks ago. In my last post, we explored how to evoke trust once it is established to some level. In this post, I want to share a […] - [Evoking Investor Trust - Are You Fundable #7](https://intelliversity.org/evoking-investor-trust-fundable-7/): Evoking Investor Trust – Are You Fundable #7 In my last post in this series, I took you through some specific processes you can use to reveal your flaws in a way that actually builds investor trust and makes you a hero for being open, honest and coachable. We discussed that this is very important […] - [The One Time When Ignorance Really Can Lead to Bliss - When Not Knowing Breeds Trust](https://intelliversity.org/one-time-ignorance-really-can-lead-bliss/): One Time Ignorance Really Can Lead to Bliss – When Not Knowing Breeds Trust – Are You Fundable #6 Last week we began a journey towards understanding the elements of trust as they relate to your relationships with investors. We surmised that becoming truly related to an investor was a prerequisite to funding and that […] - [Trust: The Priceless Commodity - Are You Fundable #5](https://intelliversity.org/trust-priceless-commodity-fundable-5/): Trust: The Priceless Commodity Are You Fundable #5 As an entrepreneur seeking funding, I wonder whether you’ve spent much time thinking about trust. I’m not really talking about trust based on competency – in other words, whether an investor feels you can run your business well. I’m talking about the kind of trust that is […] - [Are You Fundable - Get Heard by Investors](https://intelliversity.org/are-you-fundable-program/): Are You Fundable – Are you Being Heard by Investors? Our goal with Intelliversity’s “Are You Fundable” program is to see more innovations receive funding. Around 97% of new ideas and company growth plans are never funded.  This is unacceptable, as it’s not about the availability of money; it’s really about fear – investor fear.  Convert […] - [The Two Mindsets of Winning Teams - Are You Fundable #4](https://intelliversity.org/fundable-part-4-two-mindsets-winning-teams/): The Two Mindsets of Winning Teams – Are You Fundable #4 In the last segment of this series, I counseled you, the vision-master founder of an innovation company (or the execution master looking for a home) to see the value in forming a two-headed “hydra” with a trusted co-founder. In this segment, I’d like to help […] - [Are You Fundable #3 – Are Two Sexes Better Than One?](https://intelliversity.org/3-are-two-sexes-better-than-one/): Are Two Sexes Better Than One? Are You Fundable #4 In my last article in this series, I posited that gender, ethnic and sexual orientation bias is bad for business, especially in the context of creating effective management teams for innovative companies. In this post, I’ll explain why that’s true and invite you to build […] - [How to Use Gender Diversity as an Edge](https://intelliversity.org/fundable-2-women-entrepreneurs-diversity-bottom-line/): How to Use Gender Diversity as an Edge Are You Fundable #2 My first post on the subject of gender diversity on management teams may have created the false impression that I am indifferent to gender discrimination. So let me set the record straight.  I would like to see more women as CEOs and as […] - [Are You Fundable #1: Does Gender Diversity Matter?](https://intelliversity.org/fundable-1-gender-diversity/): Does Gender Diversity Matter? Are You Fundable #1 They lied. In case you weren’t aware of this, investors such as venture capitalists and angel investors say they invest in the team first and the product second.  They’re lying. The fact is, unless you already have a track record of winning for investors, most investors look […] - [Notes from Earth #2: Two Conferences on Acquisition, Out-licensing and Fresh Capital](https://intelliversity.org/notes-earth-2-2/): Notes from Earth #2: Two Conferences on Acquisition, Out-licensing and Fresh Capital How far in advance should I prepare for acquisition, out-licensing or fresh capital? This article is intended for those of you running a revenue-generating business and expecting a liquidity event or capital raise in the next five years, including out-licensing a product or […] - [Tom Weinbaum, Sales and Marketing Growth Expert, Joins Intelliversity Faculty](https://intelliversity.org/tom-weinbaum-joins-intelliversity-faculty/): Tom Weinbaum, Sales and Marketing Growth Expert, Joins Intelliversity Faculty Tom Weinbaum joins the Intelliversity faculty to assist the many innovative companies who follow Intelliversity to achieve similar exceptional growth. Shelton, CT, February 28, 2017 – Tom Weinbaum, CEO and Founder of the Weinbaum Group, helps socially responsible for-profit companies and nonprofits achieve exceptional growth. […] - [You’re Leaking Revenue & Losing Sales - How to Stop and Win Big](https://intelliversity.org/youre-leaking-revenue-losing-sales-stop-win-big/): You’re Leaking Revenue & Losing Sales – How to Stop and Win Big This blog will explore proven approaches to helping sales teams win more and bigger deals and how to stop losing sales. Join us on a journey that can transform your business bottom line. Articulating value remains one of the most misunderstood but ultimately necessary […] - [Notes from Earth #1 - Discoveries in the World of Business Funding](https://intelliversity.org/notes-earth-1-discoveries-business-funding/): Notes from Earth #1 – Discoveries in the World of Business Funding “Notes from Earth” is a series of blog articles on discoveries I have made while traveling around the world to conferences and meeting individual thought-leaders in the area of innovation and business funding.  The idea is to get you “grounded” in investing reality, […] - [For 2017 - My Wishes to you for Using Royalties To Make Lives Better](https://intelliversity.org/2017-wishes-using-royalties-making-lives-better/): For 2017 – Wishes for Those Using Royalties To Make Their and the Lives of Others Better I wish that business owners needing additional capital to grow the revenues of their business faster will discover that selling a royalty is the best way of financing a business without sharing ownership and control of the business. I […] - [Arthur Lipper Releases Excerpts from Upcoming Book](https://intelliversity.org/arthur-lipper-book-release/): Arthur Lipper Releases Excerpts from Upcoming Book Intelliversity is proud to feature excerpts from Arthur Lipper’s upcoming book The Larry and Barry Guide to Understanding Royalties – the Better Way of Inventing in and Financing of Businesses. Arthur Lipper is acknowledged worldwide as a financial pioneer. He formed two New York Stock Exchange member firms, Arthur Lipper […] - [Is Automation Killing Jobs - Answers from the Future](https://intelliversity.org/automation-killing-jobs/): Is Automation Killing Jobs – Answers from the Future In every innovation and finance conference I’ve attended recently, one subject comes up every time without fail:  the future loss of jobs to automation in all its forms.  If we’re talking about self-driving vehicles, people ask what will all the taxi/uber/lyft/truck drivers do? If we’re talking […] - [Author, Entrepreneur and Business Template Creator Burke Franklin Joins Intelliversity Faculty](https://intelliversity.org/author-burke-franklin-joins-intelliversity-faculty/): Author, Entrepreneur and Business Template Creator Burke Franklin Joins Intelliversity Faculty 11/29/16 – Santa Barbara, Calif: Burke Franklin joins Intelliversity faculty and contributes his eBook How to Gain the Advantage with Investors to Fund your Business to the Intelliversity free online library. Burke Franklin is the originator of BizPlanBuilder® business planning software and the founder […] - [What You Can Learn from Navy Seals on Building a Fundable Team](https://intelliversity.org/can-learn-navy-seals-building-winning-team/): What You Can Learn from Navy Seals on Building a Fundable Team Plus, 5 More Tips to Getting Funded. Last we talked, I gave you 15 Ways to Build a Winning Team and get Business Funding, and I promised more. This blog post provides five more, and also simplifies what you already know. Begin by viewing […] - [Entrepreneurship is Full of B.S. - No, Not That B.S. - Behavioral Science (Part 2)](https://intelliversity.org/entrepreneurship-behavioral-science-part-1/): Introduction: Enjoy the first two of four excerpts (after this introduction) from the eBook Entrepreneurship is Full of B.S.™ No, Not That B.S. – Behavioral Science. The author took his 30+ years of business experience and developed a powerful, proprietary behavior mapping tool called The Navigator. Navigator Assessments give an “inside look” into staff, teams, […] - [Dr. Stephie Althouse, CEO Coach and Author joins Intelliversity Faculty](https://intelliversity.org/stephie-althouse-ceo-and-author-joins-intelliversity-faculty/): For immediate release – Carlsbad, California November 10th, 2016 Dr. Stephie Althouse, the author of “101 Quick Tips for High Talent Companies” and CEO of Top-Notch CEO, joins the Intelliversity faculty. Dr. Althouse brings nineteen years of business growth acceleration, team building and company turnaround expertise to the faculty body. She offers business mentoring to a growing body of […] - [Intelliversity is Community Partner for 2016 Patrick Soon-Shiong Innovation Awards](https://intelliversity.org/2016-patrick-soon-shiong-innovation-awards/): Intelliversity is Community Partner for 2016 Patrick Soon-Shiong Innovation Awards Intelliversity was again selected as the Community Partner for these prestigious annual awards, hosted by the Los Angeles Business Journal at the Four Seasons Hotel in Beverly Hills, November 17, 2016. Encinitas, CA, November 05, 2016 –(PR.com)– Intelliversity was again selected as the Community Partner […] - [14 Ways to Transform your Talent into Profit (Part 3)](https://intelliversity.org/14-ways-to-transform-your-talent-into-profit/): 14 Ways to Transform your Talent into Profit (Part 3) As an innovator, technical expert and/or visionary you probably ask yourself every day: What do I need today to come closer to realizing my vision — solving tough technical challenges while also making my invention dominant in the marketplace? How can I turn my talent […] - [15 Ways to Build a Winning Team and get Business Funding](https://intelliversity.org/15-ways-build-winning-team-get-business-funding/): 15 Ways to Build a Winning Team and get Business Funding Introduction: Only 3% of companies that seek funding – get it. So far, 100% of companies that properly executed Intelliversity’s guidelines got funded. Why is that? Entrepreneurs focus on the great ideas. Yet, the teams they build are often more important to investors than the idea. Many investors […] - [Author and Innovator Craig Slavin Joins Intelliversity Faculty](https://intelliversity.org/author-innovator-craig-slavin-joins-intelliversity-faculty/): Author and Innovator Craig Slavin Joins Intelliversity Faculty Intelliversity is pleased to announce our newest faculty member, Craig Slavin. His eBook, Entrepreneurship is Full of B.S., makes a unique contribution to the Intelliversity free online library.  We also welcome his company, Navigator System Solutions LLC, as an Intelliversity Partner. This powerful eBook builds on the […] - [Trust Matters More Than You Think](https://intelliversity.org/trust-matters/): I want to speak with you about one of the most important words in raising capital and life. Trust This five-letter word can make all the difference in your success. I have authored 251 posts on this website in the past eight years. Of these posts, 121 have been about trust. We have discussed the […] - [Breast Cancer Screening at Scale - Help Fund the Reality of Low-cost Non-Invasive Screening](https://intelliversity.org/breast-cancer-screening-at-scale-help-fund-the-reality-of-low-cost-non-invasive-screening/): Donate Now! Has breast cancer impacted you, your family or your friends? If the answer is “Yes”, then you are in the MAJORITY of people whose lives have been turned upside down by this disease. Mine was, just this year. This is my heartfelt request for your help.  You can quickly reduce women’s suffering from […] - [Bob Friedenthal
LinkedIn Expert](https://intelliversity.org/bob-friedenthal/): In this fascinating interview, Robert Steven Kramarz (Rob) interviews Bob Friedenthal, a leading LinkedIn Expert.  Rob shares the story behind the writing of “Born to Star” and his newest course, Story Pitching. This interview will really help you raise startup capital.  I guarantee it! Rob and Bob share their insights and have a bit of […] - [Story Pitching Workshop
Funding Secrets Revealed](https://intelliversity.org/story-pitching-offer/): In this revealing post, Robert Steven Kramarz (Rob) discusses the Story Pitching workshop and how these revolutionary insights can dramatically alter your relationships with investors and your ability to raise capital. Everyone is looking for the “magic formula” for funding innovation. Congratulations! You just discovered it.  Connect with Rob to get the full scoop and […] - [Mark McNally
Vision Master and Investor in one](https://intelliversity.org/mark-mcnally/): In this fascinating interview, Robert Steven Kramarz (Rob) interviews Mark McNally of Nobody Studios.  He starts with Mark’s background (unique is an understatement).  What also interested Rob is Mark’s skills and an entrepreneurial Vision Master as well as an initial investor. Mark truly understands both parts of the Vision Master “formula.” You will learn a […] - [Burke Franklin of Business Power Tools
Interviews Rob on Story Pitching To Investors](https://intelliversity.org/franklin-storypitching-interview/): In this unique interview, Burke Franklin talks with Robert Steven Kramarz (Rob) about his course on Story Pitching Investors. Burke is the creator of Business Power Tools and author of Business Black Belt and has been helping young, innovative companies to scale for almost 40 years. His proprietary methodology results in better processes and faster […] - [Story Pitching Interview
with Rob and Dr. Stephie](https://intelliversity.org/storypitching-interview/): In a “turnaround is fair play”, Dr. Stephie Althouse interviews Robert Steven Kramarz as they discuss Story Pitching and how taking a different approach can help raise much needed capital.       Hi, all you Vision masters out there. This is Robert Steven Kramarz, executive director of Intelliversity, the innovation accelerator for the real […] - [Meet Jeff Barnes
Innovative, In The Know CEO Of
Angel Investors Network](https://intelliversity.org/meet-investor-jeff-barnes/): Join Jeff Barnes and me while we look at the powerful effects of understanding the psyche and psychology of investors. Need help getting in front of investors and raising capital? Jeff Barnes has been bringing entrepreneurs together with angels and sharks for over two decades! Most important, he knows how to deal with their unique […] - [Meet Investor Joe Milam of AngelSpan](https://intelliversity.org/meet-investor-joe-milam/): Like me, Joe has found that the character and motivations of the founders of a business are more decisive than the business itself (technology, product, market, business model, etc.), mostly because businesses and markets change quickly, while the leaders don’t change quickly.  The leaders have to have the right character and motivations to be able […] - [Meet Investor Dr. Stan Solomonson - Food, The Future and The Environment](https://intelliversity.org/meet-investor-stan-solomonson/): This week’s interview is with a man that had extraordinary experience and advice to pass on to you. Stan has committed his life to creating ways to make food and the environment work for the future. Take some of the lessons around success and failure from a veteran of living a life that works. As […] - [Delight Investors With Brilliance Mining](https://intelliversity.org/brilliance-mining-interview-drstephie/): This is a powerful interview with a “Brilliance Miner” with a unique perspective on harnessing brilliance in Vision Masters to create trust with investors.  This process simplifies daily operations and improves scalability… Watch, read, and act! VIDEO TRANSCRIPT Robert Steven Kramarz: Hi there. This is Robert Steven Kramarz, founder of Intelliversity, the host of your […] - [Avoid Killing Your Company and Scaring Investors With Bad Hires](https://intelliversity.org/investor-interview-rick-girard/):   What follows is the transcript of my recent video interview with Rick Girard This is a powerful interview with a “disruptor” with a unique perspective on hiring.  Watch, read, and act! This interview grew out of my conversations with founders who shared that their greatest fear was the hiring of the wrong people.  They […] - [Seasoned Investor Shares A Surprising Viewpoint That Creates Reliable ROI](https://intelliversity.org/investor-interview-rob-hanna/):   What follows is the transcript of my recent video interview with Rob Hanna, a prolific Angel investor focusing on women-led companies and diverse founding teams, nationwide. He believes that women founders represent an enormous untapped, underrepresented market for investors. Mr. Hanna’s criteria for selecting investors reflect his unique style.  He seeks high-energy innovators who […] - [A Prolific Angel Investor Who Tackles Her Own Investor Biases in Innovated Ways](https://intelliversity.org/investor-interview-silvia-mah/):   What follows is the transcript of my recent video interview with Silvia Mah, PhD, a prolific Angel investor focusing on women-led companies and diverse founding teams.  As you’ll hear, like with my investing practice, Silvia is not doing this to be “correct” but because it works as an investment thesis. I hope this excites […] - [Will Your Business Fail? A Little Authentic Advice From Elon](https://intelliversity.org/your-business-will-fail-a-little-authentic-advice-from-elon/): This article is the follow-on Part 2: Elon Musk Thinks Your Company Should Fail. Prove Him Wrong! A few weeks ago, I asked: why are you still hearing from the mouths of investors “No” and “You’re too early”?  Why does it seem to take hundreds of calls with investors?   How can I reduce the number […] - [Jericho Center of Medical Diplomacy - Breast Cancer Project Progress Report](https://intelliversity.org/breast-cancer-project-progress-report/): You may ask, “what does the topic of the Jericho Center for Medical Diplomacy have to do with this newsletter?” My answer. Nothing in my life has taken more innovation, required me to deal with more bias, and been the financing challenge of a lifetime! So hang in with me and find out the latest […] - [Elon Musk Thinks Your Company Should Fail. Let's Prove Him Wrong!](https://intelliversity.org/elon-musk-thinks-your-company-will-fail/): Question:  After a bunch of calls/meetings with investors, why am I still hearing “No” and “Too early”?  Why does it seem to take dozens or hundreds of calls with investors? How many calls/meetings will it take to meet the right investor?  How can I reduce the number of calls/meetings needed to find the right investor? […] - ["Trust but Verify" - 10 Ways to Earn Financial Credibility With Lenders](https://intelliversity.org/trust-but-verify-10-ways-to-earn-financial-credibility-with-lenders/): The clock is ticking. Your window of opportunity to dominate your niche, and raise capital, is closing all the time.   Let me help you beat the funding clock. I’ve been a VIP speaker for Credibility Nation this week, speaking on “financial credibility” so I thought I’d pass on to you some of the secrets that I’ve been […] - [What would Elon Musk Say about your Business Pivot?](https://intelliversity.org/what-would-elon-musk-say-about-your-business-pivot/): If you could ask Elon Musk for advice on your business pivot, you would. You already know that Mr. Musk is now the wealthiest business owner on the planet, leaving aside only the Queen of England and Vladimir Putin possibly.  By now it’s clear his success is not a matter of luck, succeeding as founder […] - [Get Funded by Leveraging your Unique Personal Advantages](https://intelliversity.org/get-funded-by-leveraging-your-unique-personal-advantages/): Get funded by being unique. I’m going out on the edge with this blog, but I really believe I’m right here and you’ll benefit big time if I am.  So listen up. It took me a long time in my life to embrace that I’m different.  True I’m a white male with a middle-class background, […] - [Born with Every Disadvantage One Needs to Succeed - When Anger Works](https://intelliversity.org/born-with-every-disadvantage-one-needs-to-succeed/): Sports can teach us a lot about raising capital.  That statement is unconventional like all of my posts.  Remember, as an entrepreneur raising capital, if you do what everyone else does, you’ll get the same results as everyone else does which is not much.  So pay attention. Meet Jim Abbot.  He was born without a […] - [Raising Capital for Women Led Companies - Some Insights From Women](https://intelliversity.org/raising-capital-women-led-companies/): We recently hosted a web meeting with a group of women CEOs and investors. The goals of the meeting were twofold: First, to determine if these women leaders experienced bias in fundraising. The second goal was to develop strategies to deal with stated bias. Here are 8 take-home lessons and observations. A bonus lesson is […] - [Women Raising Capital - Is There Bias?](https://intelliversity.org/women-raising-capital-is-there-a-bias-against-them/): Many women CEOs raising capital believe that bias against women exists. We know that 90% of VCs are male. Our calculations show that 80% of angel investors are men.  So bias, whether deliberate or unconscious, could be expected. (Controversial) Question: Is there an actual bias against women entrepreneurs seeking investment? Continue reading to see why I […] - [Vision Mastery in Action - The Jericho Center - 3 Surprising Lessons](https://intelliversity.org/vision-mastery-in-action-the-jericho-center-3-lessons/): This post covers a little-used yet very effective method of increasing funding for small yet high-impact ventures.  The secret is combining funding from both non-profit donors and for-profit investors.  This of course applies only to impact-driven ventures and only at early stages. The mystery is, exactly how do you do this while remaining both legal […] - [Three Pitching Myths That Kill Investor Interest](https://intelliversity.org/pitching-myths-that-kill-deals/): With investors, the Rule of Three can make or break your funding. Passion. Product. Team. But there is a fourth element to that equation. Entrepreneurs tend to think pitching should embody one or even all three of those elements. But they would be wrong as they don’t understand myths that kill investor interest. There are […] - [Boost Investor Valuation Big-Time by Building Trust](https://intelliversity.org/how-trust-leverages-investor-valuation-significantly/): In our previous blog, you may recall that old-style pitching damages trust and eventually generates a low valuation with investors. This low valuation means you lose control and much of your power; this creates chaos in the boardroom because of your loss of control and is the source of endless headaches.  Adding pain to the […] - [How Old-style Pitching Hurts Investor Valuation](https://intelliversity.org/investor-valuation-is-critical/):   When you seek capital, a growing company’s investor valuation is critical because if you get funding and your valuation is low, you’re going to lose control of the company or at the very least have less power. And you’ll have less cash when you exit.  The effect of a low valuation is substantial on […] - [How to Keep Investors Happy When Pivoting - A Four-Point Guide](https://intelliversity.org/how-keep-investors-happy-when-pivoting/): #1 How to align with investors when pivoting Building a profitable venture is hard for many entrepreneurs, even with a top-notch product or service. From raising funds and putting together a winning team to converting that first prospect into revenue, turning any idea into a business is a scary deal. So, when that first idea […] - [Investor Valuation - Fast Track to Funding: The One Fact You Need To Control Angel Investors and Venture Capitalists](https://intelliversity.org/investor-valuation/): Investor Valuation Angel investors (like venture capital investors) want to make money, but they know that most companies they invest in will never pay them anything. They just know that. It’s in the statistics. And they know it from personal experience. After I invested in the first 10 companies a decade ago (before I figured […] - [Fast-Track to Funding: The One Fact to Know about Pivoting that will Impress Investors (Angels and VCs)](https://intelliversity.org/the-one-fact-to-know-about-pivoting/): What is the one fact you can know about pivoting that will impress angel investors? Refer to the famous TED talk by Bill Gross (VC and founder of IdeaLab) “The Biggest Single Reason Why Startups Succeed” If he’s right, and I believe he is, and so if good timing is the most predictive factor in […] - [Sheryl Sandberg's Message to Vision Masters about Startup Valuation](https://intelliversity.org/sheryl-sandbergs-message-to-vision-masters/): Sheryl Sandberg is the Chief Operations Officer (COO) of Facebook, and her unique form of leadership is a vital part of the story of the social media company’s success. She obtained her master’s degree in Business Administration from Harvard Business School. She also earned a Bachelor of Art & Science from Harvard University. Both she […] - [Definition of a Business Pivot for Vision Masters](https://intelliversity.org/definition-of-a-business-pivot-for-vision-masters/): The word “pivot” is standard language in the world of startups and Vision Masters. In the dictionary, it means to turn in place while fixed to a pin or shaft. In business, it means to turn sharply without changing position and thereby not giving up any advantages. It’s a common word in the business world […] - [Revenue Participation in 2021: Why it May Be Best for You and Your Investors](https://intelliversity.org/revenue-participation-in-2021-why-it-may-be-best-for-you-and-your-investors/): Vision Master Alert:  Do not overlook Revenue Participation in 2021 as you seek to finance your vision. Revenue Participation in 2021 continues to gain attention as a way to power exciting new companies. Revenue Participation, or royalty financing, is a kind of investment in which the business at hand receives funding based on expected or future […] - [Interview with Lucas Root - Execution Master and Guide](https://intelliversity.org/interview-with-lucas-root-vision-master-and-guide/): Delegate But Inspect Robert Steven Kramarz If your business is in growth mode or committed to growing, it’s critical to have a strategic execution plan and someone on your team that has the ability to execute in their DNA. The Vision Master and Intelliversity Guide we are interviewing today has that “Execution Gene” and more. […] - [Brilliance Extraction - An Interview with Dr. Stephie Althouse](https://intelliversity.org/interview-with-dr-stephie-althouse-brilliance-extraction/):   Today’s interview and podcast is with an extraordinarily talented business accelerator and guide. Dr. Stephie’s unique and highly effective approach to business success allows businesses to flourish and people to release their inner genius. You can see why we are excited to talk with her today and share some of her brilliance. And speaking […] - [The Not-Elon Roast](https://intelliversity.org/the-not-elon-roast/): Elon Musk recently made a stratospheric jump to being one of the top-five billionaires in the world. It’s only fitting that he be welcomed (roast style) by some of his compadres, Vision Masters Not-Jeff Bezos and Not-Mark Zuckerberg. The other two, Not-Bill Gates and Not-Bernard Arnault could not be reached for comment. We hope you […] - [NOT Mark Zuckerberg](https://intelliversity.org/not-mark-zuckerberg/): As always there are Key Takeaways at the end of each interview. These are important because our interviews are with ULTRA successful people and their “coaching” can be worth millions. BUT read the first interview so that the takeaways are in context. They will be more impactful. NOT Mark Zuckerberg InterviewAbout our interviews. So far, […] - [Project Jericho Health Diplomacy](https://intelliversity.org/project-jericho-health-diplomacy/): Press Releases # 1 Press Release Announcement of Jericho Project #2 Jericho Center of Medical Diplomacy to Screen and Treat Breast Cancer in the Middle East (Press Release #2 on LinkedIn – please comment and share!)   Video Transcript   Welcome to the new world of progress, mutual respect, and good health. This is possibly the […] - [The Not-Warren Buffett Interview](https://intelliversity.org/the-not-warren-buffet-interview/): Key Takeaways: Pitch like you are pitching to Warren Buffett Focus on management and the 5-10 years trends in your favor Be sure you have a well-balanced team – Vision Master and Execution Master   Our Not interview series focuses on Vision Masters vs. Visionaries. A Vision Master is often both. No innovation comes to […] - [The Not-Jeff Bezos Vision Master Interview - Billion Dollar Insights](https://intelliversity.org/the-not-jeff-bezos-interview/):   There may just be some billion-dollar coaching here. How often do you get to interview the richest person in the world? Today, we spent 15-minutes with Not-Jeff Bezos on the topic of raising capital. There aren’t too many people that can offer more insight than a guy worth 175 billion dollars. His vision changed […] - [The Not-Bill Gates Interview - Vision to Vision Mastery](https://intelliversity.org/the-not-bill-gates-interview/): Today’s Not interview is with Not-Bill Gates. Talk about a guy who broke all the molds that typically lead to success! Here’s a guy that drops out of college and goes on to found the world’s largest software company and goes on to be the richest person in the world (for all but four years) […] - [The Not-Steve Jobs Interview](https://intelliversity.org/the-not-steve-jobs-interview/): Steve Jobs is the second Vision Master (those that MAKE vision reality) in our “Not” interview format. Via these interviews, we bring you some of the (replicable) footprints of brilliance they leave as they pass thought life. Our interview today, with Not-Steve Jobs, shows us the critical nature of the Vision Master’s choice of Execution […] - [NOT-Elon Musk Interview Part 3 -- The Women in His Life](https://intelliversity.org/the-not-elon-musk-interview-part-3/): In our experience, not many people, even innovators, rate three interviews. But NOT-Elon Musk is a complex, often misunderstood or maligned, crazy brilliant innovator. He is not just a “visionary” (sees the future). Musk is a Vision Master (makes it happen). How does he do it? This week’s topic is about the women that Not-Elon […] - [The "NOT" Elon Musk Interview - Part 2](https://intelliversity.org/the-not-elon-musk-interview-part-ii/): This is the second in a series of “Not’ interviews with famous innovators. These interviews are many things. Unique, memorable, and designed to be packed with insights. To be a “Not “personality, the speaker must be exceptionally well versed about their innovator. To prepare, the speaker must listen to interviews, study their impact on innovation, […] - [The "Not" Elon Musk Interview - Part 1](https://intelliversity.org/the-not-elon-musk-interview/): This is the first in a series of “Not’ interviews with famous innovators. These interviews are special. They require our Not speaker to be exceptionally well versed about their character. The speaker must listen to numerous interviews or read extensively about the person they are emulating so they not only know them but so that […] - [Teaching Investors to Bet on You](https://intelliversity.org/teaching-investors-to-bet-on-you/): These are exciting and stressful times in the business world – especially for those who are looking for funding.  Everyone has to adapt to stay relevant, to succeed, but CEOs and Founders looking for funding have to be veritable contortionists. New businesses and projects have unique challenges in finding start-up and second-round capital in the […] - [Ever Heard of Brilliance Extraction? Meet the Brilliant Creator Dr. Stephie Althouse](https://intelliversity.org/interview-with-stephie-althouse-phd-creator-of-brilliance-extraction/): Today our interview is with Vision Master, Dr. Stephie Althouse, a scientist by training, a professional consultant by design, a turn around specialist, the author of two books, and the creator of several innovative business processes that dramatically improve revenues. In this interview, we are talking to Dr. Stephie about one of her propriety methods, […] - [A Dynamic Duo - Amanda and Rick Pinkerman Vision and Execution Master Team](https://intelliversity.org/interview-with-amanda-and-rick-pinkerman-of-noticeninja/):   There are many articles, courses, programs, marketing tools, professionals, consultants, and advisors that can help your company make money, increase profits, and zero in on your marketing to grow your business. But what about an almost invisible drain on your company income, the timewasting, and stress that comes with losses – especially after working […] - [Vision Master Interview with Tony Drexel Smith](https://intelliversity.org/vision-master-interview-with-tony-drexel-smith/): This interview is of interest to CEOs, Founders, and Innovators seeking capital or looking for insight into the investor’s mindset in the hectic world of investing. Today’s guest prepares and rates companies to signal to investors that they are funding ready. Using Blue Moon Advisors’ unique methods, companies that go through their process and fulfill […] - [Vision Master Interview - Burke Franklin](https://intelliversity.org/vision-master-interview-burke-franklin/): Some Vision Masters are gifted at seeing how trends shape the future. You may be one of them and not even know it. Today, we are talking to one such Vision Master. Burke Franklin has a unique grasp on what it takes in the present to make a business succeed in the future, especially if […] - [Interview with Venture Capitalist George Kenney: COVID Era - Navigating Investor's Fear](https://intelliversity.org/vision-master-interview-with-george-kenney/): Investors are always driven by fear vs. profit. Surprised? This is true now more than ever, so learning how to overcome investor fear is key to getting funding. In this interview, George focuses on the emotional side of raising capital, teaching how to replace the fear of losing money with a comforting personal trust in […] - [Pivot Opportunities: An Interview with Futurist Mark Cofano](https://intelliversity.org/interview-with-futurist-mark-cofano/):   This is a partial transcription of the video. Hi, this is Robert Steven Kramarz, Executive Director and co-founder of Intelliversity. And welcome to the Vision Master Podcast where I interview individuals who are vision masters or who serve vision masters. This morning, we have Mark Cofano, who’s the founder and chairman of Overture and […] - [Get Unstuck - Tips for a PPP Loan Now and More](https://intelliversity.org/survive-stabilize-strengthen/):   Like usual, the Intelliversity blog gives you a practical tip or two for success as a Vision Master (a success-hack) and some general principles for vision masters, mostly around funding.  It’s all about being unconventional as a founder, because “If you behave like everyone else, you’ll get the same results as everyone else.” You […] - [How Will Angel Investors React to COVID-19 and Possible Recession](https://intelliversity.org/how-will-angel-investors-react-to-covid-19-and-recession/): What you don’t know can hurt, so read on. These women may be showing us what not to touch to prevent COVID-19, but what they’re mostly showing us the meme “See no evil, hear no evil, speak no evil.”  Lately, this meme has come to mean deliberately ignoring the truth which makes one partly responsible […] - [Vision Master Video Podcast Episode 1 - Betting on the Jockey](https://intelliversity.org/vision-master-video-podcast-episode-1-betting-on-the-jockey/):   Betting on the Jockey Hello vision masters. This is Rob Kramarz, Robert Steven Kramarz of Intelliversity. I’m going to give you a recap of a presentation I gave in front of an innovative business a couple of weeks ago. And it’s called Betting on the Jockey, The Fast Track To Funding. Anybody who was […] - [Vision Masters Wanted](https://intelliversity.org/vision-masters-wanted-not-sure-what-that-means-read-on/): Not every innovator should make an appointment to connect with me.  There’s just not enough time in the day.  We’re interested in speaking with innovators who are: Looking to raise capital (not grants), and Vision masters, not visionaries The difference you ask? A visionary sees the future. A “vision master” makes the future. Yes, I’d […] - [Seven Critical Lessons Innovators Can Learn from Jony Ive Leaving Apple](https://intelliversity.org/seven-critical-lessons-innovators-must-learn-from-jony-ive-leaving-apple/): This is going to be controversial. This is going to be good. Read on… As the old story goes, a pessimist walks into a room with a pile of dung and says “There’s nothing here but a pile of horse sh*t.” An optimist walks into a room finding just a pile of horse sh*t and declares  […] - [Raising Capital the Navy Seal's Way - The One Key That Opens the Door to Funding](https://intelliversity.org/raising-capital-the-navy-seals-way-the-one-key-that-opens-the-door-to-funding/): Raising capital the Navy Seal’s way inspired by Jocko Willink and Leif Babin. Let’s meet these guys. JOCKO WILLINK is a retired U.S. Navy SEAL officer, co-author of the #1 New York Times bestseller Extreme Ownership: How U.S. Navy SEALs Lead and Win, host of the top-rated Jocko Podcast, and co-founder of Echelon Front. LEIF […] - [Where's the Beef? - 4 Ways to Succeed When it Looks Like You Shouldn't](https://intelliversity.org/wheres-the-beef-4-ways-to-succeed-when-it-looks-like-you-shouldnt/): I love a good mystery. I’m the guy who usually figures out the plot to the movie halfway through. Honestly, it’s fun but also a little disappointing to solve the plot too early in the film. That’s why I love a plot that stumps me right up to the end. Today I’d like us to have […] - [5 Core Principles of Agile Company Growth and Funding - Life Hacks for Vision Masters #5](https://intelliversity.org/5-core-principles-of-agile-company-growth-and-funding-life-hacks-for-vision-masters-5/): The other day I was observing a group of ants efficiently pursuing their objectives on a foraging mission in my new garden. When a barrier emerged, such as a small pool of water, they’d explore its edges, quickly huddle, seek a path around the water, communicate to the foraging troops, then move on toward the […] - [Five Winning Ideas From Vision Master and Soon-to-be-Billionaire Melanie Perkins](https://intelliversity.org/five-winning-ideas-from-vision-master-and-soon-to-be-billionaire-melanie-perkins/): A Research Report for Vision Masters from Intelliversity We’ve all heard the old saying “never judge a book by its’ cover.” But we do just that a lot of the time, don’t we? Often, we judge ourselves most harshly. We judge ourselves for not being perfect, not living up to our own or others’ expectations. […] - [5 Ways to be Unconventional & Win - Life Hacks for Vision Masters #4](https://intelliversity.org/5-ways-to-be-unconventional-win-life-hacks-for-vision-masters-4/): Being conventional produces conventional results. If you are following a recipe to cook your dinner, being conventional is a good idea. Do what the recipe says, get the familiar result that your palate expects. But conventionality in the world of growing innovative young companies is a dangerous habit to develop. In fact, following convention may […] - [Get Spanxed & Win - Profiles in Vision Mastery #4](https://intelliversity.org/get-spanxed-win-profiles-in-vision-mastery-4/): Victor Hugo famously wrote that “nothing is more powerful than an idea whose time has come.” But what if the idea is yours. How do you know when it’s time has come? Where do you look for proof? Do you wait to go to market until the world agrees with you until your idea is […] - [How Champions are Made - Life Hacks for Vision Masters #3](https://intelliversity.org/how-champions-are-made-life-hacks-for-vision-masters-3/): You’ve doubtless heard of the old saying that a team is only as good as its weakest link. “I won the championship by myself”, said no one ever. I was thinking about that this week as the NCAA basketball tournament kicked off with 64 men’s teams as well as 64 women teams battling for national […] - [A Shaker and Mover You Never Heard of: How to get on the "Richter" Scale](https://intelliversity.org/a-shaker-and-mover-you-never-heard-of-how-to-get-on-the-richter-scale/): Melinda Richter may take no for an answer sometimes, but you’d better have a good reason. Ms. Richter heads Johnson & Johnson Innovation Labs (JLABS) a unique incubator for medical technology startups that provides “large company” resources, including funding, to boost the success rate of fledgling companies. JLABS boasts an incredible 80% success rate — […] - [Be An Action Hero - Vision Mastery: 5 Disciplines and 3 Steps](https://intelliversity.org/be-an-action-hero-using-5-disciplines-and-3-steps-to-vision-mastery/): Hack #2 in our series – 5 Disciplines and 3 Steps to Vision Mastery   Life would be simple (maybe) if we were all Lara Croft or James Bond. We’d know the correct temperature for chilling fine champagne. We’d know the caliber and spin rate of every handgun. We’d always win at cards. We’d always […] - [Vision Master or Entertainment Master or Both?](https://intelliversity.org/vision-master-or-entertainment-master-or-both/):   Suppose you’re a girl of African ancestry born in the deep South in the 1950s. Your family is poor and rural. You’re the daughter of an unmarried teenage mother.  Shortly after your birth, your parents split up.  You live with your grandmother, then your mom, then your dad. As a young woman, you’re repeatedly […] - [Life Hacks for Vision Master CEOs, Presidents and Founders #1: Pursue Excellence or Passion?](https://intelliversity.org/life-hacks-for-vision-masters-pursue-excellence-or-passion/): Life Hack categories we will explore: Personal Career Leadership —————————– For a long time now conventional wisdom has advised that in matters of career choice one should pursue what enjoys doing most. The idea is that 1) work won’t seem quite so much like work if you’re doing what you enjoy most, and 2) you’ll […] - [Judy and the Yellow Brick Road: A Superstar "Vision Master" You Never Heard Of](https://intelliversity.org/judy-and-the-yellow-brick-road-a-vision-master-model/): Judy and the Yellow Brick Road: A Superstar “Vision Master” You Never Heard Of Verona is a small town nestled among the low hills and verdant farms of south-central Wisconsin. It’s an unlikely place for one of the largest technology companies in the U.S. to call home. Yet, there among the green fields sprawls the […] - [The Key to Successful Relationships with Investors](https://intelliversity.org/trust-bridge-the-key-to-successful-relationships-with-investors/): One evening recently I received an urgent call from a client. “We need your help, Rob,” the client’s anxious voice said. I asked what the problem was. “We have two investors, each offering a different type of deal and we can’t decide which to go with.” Now, I realize that this qualifies as one of […] - [The Science of Vision Mastery: 5 Essential Moves in Your Business Playbook (Part I)](https://intelliversity.org/5-moves-in-your-business-playbook-part-ii/): Hello Vision Masters! I trust you were inspired by my call to arms in my last post. If so, you may have been thinking “ok I’m ready to roll”, but just what is it that top Vision Masters do on a daily basis to produce success?” Hang on. We’ll cover the 5 Essential Moves in Your […] - [Vision Masters: Be Prepared to Disrupt and to be Disrupted - A Call to Action](https://intelliversity.org/vision-masters-be-prepared-to-disrupt-and-to-be-disrupted-a-call-to-action/): Vision Masters . . . to arms! You’ve got to master the science of Vision Mastery or fail.  Read on if you are a CEO, Founder, Partner. This week’s blog applies the lessons of Super Bowl 2019 to this challenge.  Read on and you’ll get just how big the challenge you face really is: I’ve […] - [Decision-Making for Vision Masters - The Importance of Agility (Part II)](https://intelliversity.org/decision-making-for-vision-masters-the-importance-of-agility-part-ii/): In my last post, “Decision-Making for Vision Masters – A Major Factor in Company Growth“, I suggested that frequent, committed decision-making was integral to business success. I introduced you to the OODA loop process, developed by military strategist Colonel John Boyd — observe, orient, decide, act — which has long been employed by military and […] - [Decision-Making for Vision Masters - A Major Role in Company Growth](https://intelliversity.org/decision-making-for-vision-masters/): You’re probably faced with important decisions daily. Such is the life of a vision master leading(the CEO or Founder) a growing company. But let me ask you this . . . How many do you make and commit to fulfilling on every day? How many do you table, perhaps resolving to decide tomorrow, or get […] - [Mission Impossible - Elon Musk's Secret to Great Achievement](https://intelliversity.org/mission-impossible-elon-musks-secret-to-great-achievement/): Happy New Year to Each of You — here’s to a prosperous 2019! The interest in my recent posts about the travails of Elon Musk leads me to believe that you, like me, find this iconic entrepreneur both fascinating and vexing. Whether it is the success of Space X or the struggles of Tesla, we […] - [Fundraising is No "Bull" or is it? - The Science of Funding Part II](https://intelliversity.org/fundraising-is-no-bull-part-ii/): In my last post, I introduced you to the concept of a science for fundraising. By analogy, I described briefly some of the work in trial science as illustrated in the CBS television show “Bull,” which is based on the early career of Dr. Phil McGraw. In trial science, the goal is to select a […] - [Raising Capital Is No "Bull", Or Is It?](https://intelliversity.org/raising-capital-is-no-bull/): Raising capital is no bull Have you ever tried to solve Rubik’s Cube? How did you do? How long did it take? Did you get some outside assistance? It’s a deceptively difficult puzzle, isn’t it? A simple cube, six sides, each side bearing nine smaller sections of the same color. You mix them all up […] - [When will Sheryl Sandberg leave Facebook?](https://intelliversity.org/when-will-sheryl-sandberg-leave-facebook/): In my recent blog about Silicon Valley predictions for 2019, I proposed that Sheryl Sandberg will leave Facebook to take the president’s position at Apple, with Jony Ive at the helm as CEO.  This would be a position parallel to that of Brad Smith at Microsoft under tech visionary Satya Nadella. 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Here’s the full story: The other day I had the opportunity to speak with Patrick McDonald, Founder, and CEO of Oshen, a […] - [An Open Letter to Sean McVay - If You Don't Know Him You'll Want To](https://intelliversity.org/an-open-letter-to-sean-mcvay-if-you-dont-know-him-youll-want-to/): Dear Sean, Congratulations on the 6-0 start. I realize there is a long way to go in the season, not to mention the playoffs. But for long-time Rams fans like me, the transformation you’ve led is remarkable.     Millennials have a reputation for being hard-working, but a bit undisciplined. Your generation is apt to […] - [Sheryl Sandberg: It's Time for YOU to "Lean In"](https://intelliversity.org/open-letter-to-sheryl-sandberg-lean-in-to-execution-master/): Dear Sheryl, You’ve done an amazing job steering Facebook as COO.  Now I have a request.     Your partnership with Mark Zuckerberg is clearly working well, even through the ups and downs of managing a very large organization serving more than a billion customers. As I’ve discussed with my readers for several years, the […] - [An Open Letter to Elon Musk](https://intelliversity.org/an-open-letter-to-elon-musk/): Elon, Most of us believe you’re serious in your commitment to protecting the human race against climate change and even more disastrous events, both natural and human-made, that could wipe us out. The result of your commitment is there for all to see, in the amazing achievements of SpaceX and Tesla. We also believe that […] - [The Master Funding Equation - Power Recap](https://intelliversity.org/master-funding-equation-recap/): The Master Funding Equation – Power Recap You’ll recall from high school algebra that solving an equation generally amounts to balancing both sides. The Master Funding Equation (MFE) is similarly an equation that, when balanced, provides the solution of a maximization of your chances for funding. So, what are we attempting to balance? Expectations. Yours […] - [Master Funding Formula - Do A "Vulcan Mindmeld" with Investors - #1](https://intelliversity.org/vulcan-mindmeld-investors/): I hope you found the recent foray into the mind of Elon Musk to be valuable to you in developing your company’s senior team. I can’t emphasize enough how important team composition is to your future growth — not to mention specifically for gaining investor capital. Today, I want to return to our Master Funding […] - [Saving Tesla by Observing SpaceX](https://intelliversity.org/saving-tesla/): Saving Tesla starts with understanding Elon Musk and his style of management. This short video lays out the key takeaways from this article.   In the first in this series, we’ve taken a deep look at the distinct ways that one man, Elon Musk, is running two large companies that are on very different trajectories […] - [The Two Faces of Elon Musk - SpaceX's Secret Weapon (Part 2)](https://intelliversity.org/two-masks-elon-musk-part-2/): Tesla is failing, SpaceX is surging. As I wrote in my last post, it is the best of times and the worst of times for Elon Musk, founder of both companies. 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If you haven’t yet read that post, please do before reading this post — you’ll need […] - [A Funding Model You Need to Know - Revenue Royalties](https://intelliversity.org/update-revenue-royalties/): As you may know, Wall Street guru Arthur Lipper is the Chairman of Intelliversity’s Board of Advisor, and for a good reason. Arthur is both a creative visionary and grounded on earth (which is a balance we want you to achieve for yourself.)  Mr. Lipper has been one of the giants of the financial world for […] - [The Mindset Required For Scaling Up](https://intelliversity.org/mindset-required-scaling/): The Mindset Required For Scaling Up Part 2 In the last post in this series, we began to explore scaling. Remember that our context is the Master Funding Equation and we are assessing the five questions most investors will ask with respect to your business strategy. 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Short-term, Intelliversity’s purpose is to see that innovators and their impactful businesses become unstoppable and win.  Our immediate purpose is to […] - [Our Story](https://intelliversity.org/our-story/): Intelliversity’s Story Frustration, Legacy and Prosperity The story of Intelliversity began with a burning question:  how can we help thousands of entrepreneurs change the world in a positive way AND help investors succeed at the same time?  The way forward was to translate our own near-perfect success as business owners into the success of thousands […] - [Our Faculty's Bios](https://intelliversity.org/authors-bios/): Robert Steven Kramarz Specializing in funding for innovative companies, impact investing, royalty finance, and executive team building, he is passionate about empowering innovators with what they need most for success. To this end, he’s the author of the recent books Born to Star and The Road Less Traveled – Raising Capital without Debt or Equity. He’s […] - [Partners & Faculty](https://intelliversity.org/partners/): Partners & Faculty The Weinbaum Group is a boutique Sales and Marketing services firm. We develop tightly integrated selling systems designed to accelerate new client acquisition Top-Notch CEO™ is an authority in Geek leadership and business coaching with a passion for working with women in STEM fields. Dr. Stephie and her team are accelerating sustainable […] - [Latest Ideas](https://intelliversity.org/latest-ideas/): [display-posts category=”great-ideas” posts_per_page=”10″ include_date=”true” order=”DESC” orderby=”date” include_excerpt=”true” image_size=”thumbnail” wrapper=”div”] - [Latest News](https://intelliversity.org/latest-news/): [display-posts category=”news” posts_per_page=”10″ include_date=”true” order=”ASC” orderby=”title” include_excerpt=”true” image_size=”thumbnail” wrapper=”div”] - [Summit Testimonials](https://intelliversity.org/testimonials-main/testimonials/): Praise for Intelliversity Programs: Participants at our October 2014 Training Share Their Comments - [Who We Serve](https://intelliversity.org/who-we-serve/): Intelliversity was formed to honor and support innovators whose ideas impact the world in a positive way. Our products and services best serve the needs of for-profit businesses at this time. This is because for-profit businesses are inherently the most efficient at creating innovations and because their success can be most easily measured. Organizations in […] - [Connect 1](https://intelliversity.org/connect-1/): Schedule YourZoom Meeting Use the calendar below to set up a Zoom Meeting about funding your vision with Robert Steven Kramarz (Rob for short.) You will receive an email explaining how to connect with Zoom Subscribeto our Research Alerts on success stories raising capital (Note: If you schedule a Zoom Meeting with Rob, this form […] - [Intelliversity and our Mission](https://intelliversity.org/about-intelliversity/):   Intelliversity and our Mission Welcome to the Intelliversity website. We care about your future as an innovator and as an executive. We hope you will explore this website and find much to support you here. We provide many valuable tools throughout the site, however, below are links to a sampling of the ones we […] - [Privacy](https://intelliversity.org/privacy/): Intelliversity Privacy Policy This privacy policy has been compiled to serve better those concerned with how their ‘Personally identifiable information’ (PII) is being used online. PII, as used in US privacy law and information security, is information that can be used on its own or with other information to identify, contact, or locate a single person, […] - [Terms](https://intelliversity.org/terms/): Terms of Service for IntelliversityCampus.org Introduction Welcome to IntelliversityCampus.org. This website is owned and operated by IntelliversityCampus.org. By visiting our website and accessing the information, resources, services, products, and tools we provide, you understand and agree to accept and adhere to the following terms and conditions as stated in this policy (hereafter referred to as […] - [Courses](https://intelliversity.org/courses-2/): Courses Intelliversity offers a series of highly impactful courses for your consideration.  This is education-plus. Each course is designed to equip you with a practical mix of knowledge, tools, and skills. IN-HOUSE PROGRAMS (OFFERED BY INTELLIVERSITY, SOMETIMES WITH THE ASSISTANCE OF AN INTELLIVERSITY-PARTNER) Story Pitching Guided Workshop Self-Guided Course Winning Impact Investors Selecting and Motivating […] ## Optional - [Agent (MCP protocol)](websites-agents.hostinger.com/intelliversity.org/mcp) [comment]: # (Generated by Hostinger Tools Plugin)