What do venture capitalists really look for when investing in startups? 🤔In this episode, I sit down with Sophie Buonasissi investor at GTM Fund, who brings a unique background at the intersection of marketing, growth, and venture capital. Sophie works hands-on with portfolio companies to help them scale and win in the highly competitive B2B SaaS market.We dive deep into: • ✅ The “Surfer, Wave, Surfboard” framework VCs use to evaluate startups • ✅ Why earned secrets give founders an unfair advantage • ✅ The biggest red flags investors spot during fundraising • ✅ Why execution and velocity matter more than product alone • ✅ How founders can avoid common mistakes and attract the right investorsWhether you’re a founder preparing to raise funding, an operator inside a SaaS company, or just curious about how VCs think, this conversation is full of practical insights you can apply immediately.🔗 Connect with Sophie: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sophiebuonassisi/🔗 Learn more about GTM Fund: https://www.gtmfund.com/If you found this helpful, don’t forget to like, subscribe, and share to help other founders learn what it takes to stand out in today’s venture landscape.

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