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Hey there /r/entrepreneur! In a few weeks I'm announcing a new service that (I hope) helps a lot of you cross the chasm from 'wantrepreneur' to entrepreneur. If you're already a wealthy CEO or seasoned executive, then this probably isn't for you. But if you have a really cool concept/invention/glimmer in your eye that your tired of researching and want to bring to life, then I hope you'll give this a listen.
First a little about the company, then some background on why I started it, and finally some codes so you can try it for free.
The Product
Our company is called Rent A Shark. We offer a platform where aspiring entrepreneurs with big ideas can book hour long strategy session calls with venture capitalists and entrepreneurs (we call them 'Sharks').
In advance of the call, you send the Shark a short survey about your idea and include any pitch materials you want reviewed. Then we go to work, analyzing your idea and conducting due diligence so we can be as informed as possible for our conversation (this includes brainstorming with other sharks when needed).
On your selected date and time, our Shark calls you for an hour of undivided attention. Amongst other things, our sharks will:
- Offer expert analysis: Is your idea viable, and our reasoning behind it
- Listen to your pitch: We give feedback on both the value proposition, and how cleanly you conveyed it
- Evaluate your business model: Our job is equal parts poking holes as filling them
- Challenge your assumptions: We hope to expand your thinking with a different perspective
- Analyze the competition: How is this market currently served and is your value proposition unique
- Advise on resources: What we believe you'll need from a legal/financial/development perspective
- Create a roadmap: This is an immediate action plan tailored to your business to get you moving NOW
- Answer any questions: This is your time with your expert!
Why We're Here
When seeking advice on your business, there are two marketplaces for information: unidirectional (self help) and bidirectional (conversations).
Self Help There are some great self help resources available for entrepreneurs. Too many in fact. You could fill an entire day, everyday, for the rest of your life stalking Gary Vee's Snapchat, watching The Profit, trolling Facebook groups, reading The $100 Startup and the thousands of other books, blogs and magazines offering business advice.
While many of these resources offer sound advice and motivational musings to get your blood pumping, sometimes you need specific advice, on your specific idea, on how to actually make shit happen. For this, you need a...
Conversation For those of you who don't have entrepreneurs you can speak to in your family and can't afford the six figure engagements of a Bain or McKinsey, we think there's a lack of offerings where you can affordably get the feedback you need, from qualified experts, in a genuinely helpful environment, when you want it. We built Rent A Shark out of our deep love for entrepreneurship and desire to help people succeed.
Why We're Qualified
As venture capitalists, we're fortunate enough to see a good amount of deal flow. We individually evaluate up to a dozen pitches a week, and have developed a framework rapidly assess these opportunities and engage the founders in constructive dialogues about their business. As with any profession, the more time you spend involved, the more refined your shorthand becomes, and the better you're able to assess opportunities. We believe we can apply the same process to helping foster ideas as we use in evaluating a Seed or Series A investment. In addition, we've developed extensive relationships with many experienced angels and VCs across the globe, and are endeavoring to add them to our network in the coming weeks and months.
Help Us Help You, For Free!
Now onto the good stuff! In an effort to kick the tires on the platform and get some meaningful feedback, we've decided to let a few of you test Rent A Shark for free.
The first three people to use the code "RedditFreeShark" at checkout will get their calls free (a $175 value each). For those of you who weren't able to snatch them in time, use the code Reddit15 for 15% off your first call (valid for one week).
All we ask is you take a brief survey after the call to let us know your thoughts.
And the best part... EVERYONE'S first call comes with a money back guarantee! If you don't like your call, just shoot us an email and we will refund 100% of your money, period. Our goal is to build relationships with our clients, and we're confident your first call won't be your last.
So that's it! I'll stick around for a few hours to answer any questions you may have about Rent A Shark, business in general, or why the Warriors may blow the best season in NBA history.
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