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E3. Sarah Bertram, Smile Tribe - What To Wear To Meetings

#AI #preseed #technology #consumer #app

£50k raised

Smile Tribe's product is an app called Sophie - a personal lifecoach that improves your mental health and wellbeing using Artificial Intelligence.

Raising pre-seed finance was a challenge for Smile Tribe, at the point where the business was yet to prove any traction.

In this episode, you'll discover...

  • Why convertible loans can be a great way to raise finance quickly on an early stage first funding round
  • Strategies to sustain your energy during your fundraising campaign
  • Why deciding what to wear to an investor meeting can be tough when you're a female entrepreneur

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