You’ve closed your funding round. The wire’s hit. Your team is pumped. Now what?  In the latest episode of RRE POV, General Partners Raju Rishi and Will Porteous dive into the crucial early days AFTER a deal is done — when expectations are fresh, possibilities seem endless, and the real work of building a high-functioning relationship between founders and investors begins.If you're a first-time founder or just kicked off a fresh relationship with a new VC, this episode is your playbook for getting it right from day one.Show Highlights: 00:00 Introduction and Opening Remarks00:58 Post-Funding Expectations02:14 First Conversations with Entrepreneurs04:10 Onboarding and Initial Steps07:22 Board Meetings and Communication12:36 Establishing Board Culture18:52 Reality Check and Adjustments22:19 Maximizing Board Member Contributions23:01 Engaging with Directors Beyond Meetings24:21 Leveraging Board Members' Superpowers26:21 Effective Communication Strategies30:16 Handling Bad News and Financial Literacy33:25 Worst Board Meetings and First Dates40:14 Fun and Final Thoughts

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