March 16, 2023

24. Strategic Thinking in Raising Capital

24. Strategic Thinking in Raising Capital

In this episode of the Motivated Money Podcast, Karl Dakin talks to Michael Hsiung, co-founder of Centered, a company that helps people incorporate academic research through games and workshops. Michael explains the importance of having a strong philosophical underpinning when developing a strategy for raising capital. He uses the analogy of TaeKwonDo to explain how having a coherent strategy is more effective than relying on a random set of tactics. Michael emphasizes the need for discipline in finding and using limited resources effectively to reach one's goals. This episode is a must-listen for anyone looking to develop a successful fundraising strategy.

In this episode, you will learn:

  1. The importance of strategy when it comes to raising capital and the common mistakes people make when developing a strategy.
  2. An analogy between martial arts and strategy, highlighting the need for a strong philosophical underpinning to guide decision-making.
  3. Examples of effective fundraising strategies and the importance of making strategic decisions that will impact future fundraising campaigns.


Connect with Michael Hsiung

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/hsiungmichael/ 

Website: https://cntrd.us/#case-innovation  


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Connect with Karl Dakin:

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/karldakin/

Website: https://capitalinnovation.institute/

Entrepreneur Coach AI: https://capitalinnovation.institute/Entrepreneur-Coach