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Venture Capital Bootcamp: What investors need to see first.

July 15, 2026 • Episode 370

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In this Venture Capital Bootcamp, Chris Haroun shares a practical framework for raising capital, from developing a compelling business plan and using other people's money strategically to creating an investor pitch deck and building long term relationships with investors. He also answers live questions on venture capital, startup fundraising, equity structure, investment banking careers, AI, entrepreneurship, finance, and the future of business.

Refer to chapter marks below for a complete list of topics covered and to jump to a specific section.

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Chapter Marks:

0:25 Welcome & Venture Capital Bootcamp

2:56 How to Raise Money for Your Business

5:54 Business Plan

12:49 Other People's Money

17:16 Investor Pitch Deck

21:35 Building Investor Relationships

28:14 Q&A Begins

28:14 Raising Money from Small Investors

29:04 US vs China Capital Raising

30:05 Voting vs Non Voting Shares

31:30 Biggest Fundraising Mistakes

33:19 Contrarian Beliefs

34:16 Phoenix-ing Explained

37:24 Breaking into Investment Banking

42:09 Following Your Dreams

43:35 Skipping Workouts

44:14 Future of Iran

44:47 US Dollar Reserve Currency

46:03 Options & Short Selling

48:13 Becoming a YouTuber Today

50:09 Bitcoin-Backed Countries

51:52 AI Options Trading Bots

52:35 Overcoming Fear

54:45 Religion in China

56:46 Will AI Replace College?

58:32 AI Opportunities in Developing Countries

59:29 Finance Certifications

1:00:19 Why Curiosity Matters

1:01:05 Europe's Future

1:01:50 Big Tech Layoffs

1:03:14 Raising Money in Silicon Valley

1:03:59 What VCs Look For

1:06:19 Likeability in Business

1:07:59 Building a 5 Stock Portfolio

1:09:42 Dealing with Tough Parents

1:10:06 BYD vs Tesla

1:10:49 Starting an Instagram Business with AI

1:13:20 Knowing When You're Ready

1:15:33 Are Reaction Videos Worth It?

1:19:43 Future of Video

1:21:17 Viral Marketing on a Budget

1:24:04 Alternatives to Giving Up Equity

1:25:19 Finance Without a Degree

1:26:12 How Important Is Your Website?

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