Today we're open-sourcing TensorZero: a platform that helps LLM applications graduate from API wrappers into defensible AI products. 1. Integrate our model gateway 2. Send metrics or feedback 3. Unlock compounding improvements in quality, cost, and latency

In order to raise capital, #founders must understand which kind of VC investor they're dealing with. In @TechCrunch, I wrote about the four personas of venture capitalists I've come across and tips for how founders can successfully partner with them. https://t.co/fhcAbsoRE8

On Hum's Intelligent Capital Market you can evaluate different financing options to grow your business. Ready to get started? Speak to Hum today ➡️ https://t.co/Y1GwFFngmr

@humcapital is thrilled to be partnering with Percent to provide individual investors direct access to Hum deal flow. Learn more here:

The private markets have grown substantially over the last two decades and during that time, individual investors have actually seen their access to the best investment opportunities decrease.

We established a relationship with @investpercent because we are advocates of their vision to make private market investment opportunities available to individual investors at scale.

Once they’re hooked, in the next call dive into the details, risks, the ways it could go wrong, and why it won’t work with your team. Make it collaborative to take advantage of their time, get input and give them a headstart on their internal pitch to their investment team (5/5)

Don’t ask investors to do everything at once and split your pitch for maximum impact. Sell the dream first. Ground it in data, but sell the thesis and vision. Get them excited, then cut it off when there’s appetite for more (4/5)

Do more research on the investor than they could do on you to understand their style (deep dive on this coming soon), and cultivate that relationship. Ask for feedback without opening the door for a pass, and don't ask for a decision unless you know the answer (3/5)

There are a lot of reasons it's hard to raise this year, but some important & overlooked elements are in founders’ full control: recognizing biases, and managing investor relationships. You are just as key a variable as your company’s metrics (2/5)

Coming from VC, nothing's been more humbling than investors repeatedly turning down my initial pitch for Hum - but looking back? I get it. I wrote for @crunchbase on how #founders can avoid making the same mistakes in #fundraising (1/5):

🔵 Banks 🔵 Venture debt funds 🔵 Revenue-based financing 🔵 Non-bank cash flow lending 🔵 Non-bank asset-based lending Picking the right debt provider is hard so we outlined the different types of lenders you can partner with when raising capital. ➡️ https://t.co/5Va4D0Eao7

Email marketing platform @scalero_io approached Hum looking for flexible financing that would accommodate the company’s fast growth. In this case study learn how Hum provided the company with a scalable financing facility allowing for future growth. ➡️ https://t.co/DPW3YxiS37

As @annesraders states here, down rounds are not the end of the world. While flat and down rounds become more common, #founders should figure out what works best for their #startups and avoid taking on risks in the name of valuation. https://t.co/eOT7BBUuBr

Interesting article, @MTemkin. With JPMorgan Chase’s purchase of First Republic, it’s important for both #founders and VCs to weigh all of their financing options and figure out what is best for their business's specific needs. https://t.co/3hw9GQfVOV

.@HiHappyHead was seeking a capital partner to support its ongoing growth initiatives as they experience tremendous traction in the telehealth space. See how Hum partnered with the company to help facilitate their growth plans. #fundraising ➡️ https://t.co/H4Vd3AdMIu

Very interesting read from @danprimack. With the massive growth of #AI, #founders in the space should focus closely on their differentiators and unique offerings when crafting their #fundraising pitches to investors. https://t.co/6D7ib4FrzV

Great breakdown @Courtenay_Brown. While we’re still learning about the greater effects of the recent bank crises, tighter lending standards will lead to a more selective environment for growing #startups. https://t.co/8SFRQNzZWp

I'm excited to be speaking at @Fintechnexus USA on May 11 on accessing growth funding in the current macro environment! #fintechnexus If you're interested in attending use the code SOCIAL15 for 15% off - https://t.co/3f4FdlznAW

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