Team / Founders / Advisors
Item Importance Classification
- Essential Core Items
Slide area
- Team and Network
Slide area from an investor's perspective
How & Now
Importance (Frequency of use)
5
Is this the optimal team with the experience, urgency, and execution skills to solve this problem?
DB Analysis-Based Core Patterns and Writing Guide
Team / Founders / Advisors
The 'executing entity' that investors consider most important
Key Patterns
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Key Member Profiles → Emphasis on Competencies → Organizational Structure
Main contents (example)
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Previous company experience or startup/exit experience
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Core Technology Competencies
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Board Member or Advisory Board Status
Writing Guide
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In the early stages, investments are often made based on faith in the team. Appeal to their desperation by emphasizing each member's previous 'relevant industry experience' and what they sacrificed to solve the problem.
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Avoid complex organizational charts or lists of advisors.
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Core 3 Profiles: Education and work experience of the founding team of up to three members. Visually highlight key performance statements.
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Highlighting the strengths of the founding team or members tailored to each industry
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Deep Tech: Technical expertise, degree
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B2C: Market experience, execution ability, management capability
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General Services: Experience in the relevant industry, operational experience, execution skills, and 'passionate operational ability' to turn ideas into reality
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Future Reinforcement Plan: Specify that 부족한 capabilities (e.g., finance, legal, technology, marketing, etc.) will be supplemented through an advisory board or future hiring plans.
Principle
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You must be able to answer the question: Why is our team the optimal team to solve this problem?
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Do not simply list your entire history; write it based on key achievements.
What team strengths did other startups emphasize?
