1 Deep Idea - How do you raise your first $200K?

The easiest way to think of angel investors is this:

They’re people with a lot of money who are looking for ways to make their money work for them.

If you want their money, don’t ask for it directly.

Ask for help.

If you ask them for money, you’ll get advice.

If you ask for advice, you’ll get money.

Here’s the truth: angel investors want to give you their money.

Banks only offer them 4-5% returns per year, which doesn’t excite them.

The real way to make significant returns is through equity, and they want to buy it.

If they invest in Tesla, they can’t influence the company.

If they invest in you, they can influence you.

It’s a win-win: they make more money and feel useful, while you get funding, mentorship, and acceleration.

The key question is: Will they bring value?

A key factor in closing a deal: Understand what they’ve invested in previously.

1/ It helps you determine if your business is a good fit.

2/ It allows you to tailor your pitch to align better with their preferences.

There are more angel investors out there than you think.

You need to be ready.

You might meet them in a coffee shop, restaurant, at a random event, or even on vacation.

Always be prepared to make your pitch.

Train yourself to excite them about you and your business.

If you’re doing cold outreach, make it personal.

Find out what they like—don’t send the same email to 100 investors.

The two crucial questions for closing a deal are:

Do they like you, and do you like them?

Do they need you, and do you need them?

Convince them, then close the deal.

Big brands often lack innovation.

This is a goldmine for you. Large brands have money, but they need your creativity.

For them, $10K or even $200K is small change.

Find a creative way to advertise for them or help them enter a new market, and you can raise money from them.

It’s an underrated way to start with $0 and make significant money.

4 Different Styles of Crowdfunding

1/ Dream Crowdfunding

This is where you can share a video about your dream and raise money.

An example is GoFundMe.

Many generous people are willing to donate $100 to support your dream.

Multiply that by 100 people worldwide, and you’ve got your first $10,000.

2/ Product Crowdfunding

You create a video showcasing a prototype of your product—let’s say a coffee mug with ChatGPT voice integration.

You ask for $100 from potential backers. Are people willing to pay for it?

Pre-orders can begin immediately.

3/ Equity Crowdfunding

If you’ve watched Shark Tank or Dragon’s Den, it’s similar but less polished.

Thousands of people invest small amounts in your business.

The advantage? Many of these investors are likely to become your customers too.

4/ Social Media Crowdfunding

Talk about your business on LinkedIn or other platforms and ask for help.

Don’t be afraid to reach out to your network or send cold DMs.

An investor might be closer than you think.

2 Productivity Facts

1/ Sitting next to a high performer can make you 15% more productive.

2/ Sitting next to a low performer can make you 30% less productive.


*Research from Northwestern’s Kellogg School of Management.

5 Great Quotes

1/ In order to stand out, we first need to know what we stand for. - Simon Sinek

2/ Sometimes the best way to get ahead is to let someone else go first.

3/ To the world, you may be one person, but to one person, you may be the world. - Dr. Seuss

4/ One kind word can warm three winter months - Japanese proverb.

5/ To be trusted is a greater compliment than being loved.

Much love, warrior.

Our efforts today will be rewarded.

Your future self is proud of you.

Best wishes,

Maxi | Warrior Newsletter