1.Five Successful Paths toFundingBy Brian Tsuchiya, The StartUp GuruVisionary Founder Vim, Inc

2. The Five Directives1. Never, ever, ever say these projections are conservative- related never say we just want 1% of the market2. Build a fundable team- investors invest in people3. Create real momentum4. Put skin in the game5. Commit right now to invest 50% of you work time on fund raising efforts 3. The Five PathsVenture CapitalAngelBank LoansGovernment GrantsCrowdfunding 4. Brian Tsuchiya BioPersonalI am a dad with two boys, All-American swimmer incollege, committed to inner work and consciousrelationships, metaphysical man, love creative expression and beingof serviceProfessional Visionary in my EZOG Style I am an entrepreneur - over 20 years of experience I raised almost $2 million in private equity Founder of Vim, Inc Creator of Vim Funding, Vim People, Vim Insights,Vim Cares Foundation 5. Vim Startups 6. First: Determine are you venturefundable?Second: Create your VC roadmapThird: Stay open and flexible 7. First: Understand why angels investSecond: Commit to spending 50% ofyour time networking for angelsThird: Look at this as a partnership 8. First: Understand banks loan againstassets and income streams only, requirehigh credit scoreSecond: Build relationships withbankers long before you need moneyThird: Once you get aloan, communication is the key 9. First: Entrepreneur must havepartnership with university or nonprofitSecond: Engage a previously funded PI-principal investigatorThird: Hire a great grant writer, ideallyone with experience in your industry 10. First: First determine the type ofcrowdfunding campaignSecond: Build yourtribe, followers, affinity group- usesocial mediaThird: Invest to create greatgraphics, videos, marketing campaign 11. Thank You