* . *
  • About
  • Advertise
  • Privacy & Policy
  • Contact
Friday, October 24, 2025
Earth-News
  • Home
  • Business
  • Entertainment
    Johnny Depp Set To Finally Make His Big Hollywood Comeback After Amber Heard Controversy – Yahoo

    Johnny Depp Set for a Triumphant Hollywood Comeback Following Amber Heard Controversy

    ‘Chainsaw Man — The Movie: Reze Arc’ Review: Hit Manga Gets an Ultra-Violent, Surprisingly Emotional Big-Screen Adaptation – Yahoo

    Chainsaw Man – The Movie: Reze Arc Review: A Brutal and Unexpectedly Emotional Big-Screen Adaptation

    Reba McEntire Details Personal Relationship With Late Stepson Brandon Blackstock – KNDU

    Reba McEntire Shares Emotional Tribute to Her Late Stepson Brandon Blackstock

    Sacramento city leaders approve adding 2 entertainment zones in midtown – CBS News

    Sacramento City Leaders Approve Two Thrilling New Entertainment Zones in Midtown

    AMC brings first new Dolby Experience to Gwinnett since 2017 – Wyoming News Now

    AMC Launches First New Dolby Experience in Gwinnett Since 2017

    Hetzel Design: blending architecture and entertainment – Blooloop

    Hetzel Design: Where Architecture and Entertainment Unite in Perfect Harmony

  • General
  • Health
  • News

    Cracking the Code: Why China’s Economic Challenges Aren’t Shaking Markets, Unlike America’s” – Bloomberg

    Trump’s Narrow Window to Spread the Truth About Harris

    Trump’s Narrow Window to Spread the Truth About Harris

    Israel-Gaza war live updates: Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh assassinated in Iran, group says

    Israel-Gaza war live updates: Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh assassinated in Iran, group says

    PAP Boss to Niger Delta Youths, Stay Away from the Protest

    PAP Boss to Niger Delta Youths, Stay Away from the Protest

    Court Restricts Protests In Lagos To Freedom, Peace Park

    Court Restricts Protests In Lagos To Freedom, Peace Park

    Fans React to Jazz Jennings’ Inspiring Weight Loss Journey

    Fans React to Jazz Jennings’ Inspiring Weight Loss Journey

    Trending Tags

    • Trump Inauguration
    • United Stated
    • White House
    • Market Stories
    • Election Results
  • Science
  • Sports
  • Technology
    Project underway to upgrade technology on 911 towers in Kanawha County – WCHS

    Kanawha County Launches Major Upgrade to 911 Tower Technology

    Next steps: Technology opens new options for greater mobility – Missouri Independent

    Next Steps: How Technology is Opening Exciting New Doors to Greater Mobility

    Rydberg Technologies Inc. Announces Launch of Rydberg Photonics in Berlin – The Quantum Insider

    Rydberg Technologies Launches Exciting New Photonics Division in Berlin

    A look into new technology at Columbia University that could help prevent a dangerous pregnancy complication – ABC7 New York

    A look into new technology at Columbia University that could help prevent a dangerous pregnancy complication – ABC7 New York

    Office Technology: Dealers’ Managed IT Revenue up Nearly 30% – The Cannata Report –

    Office Technology: Dealers’ Managed IT Revenue up Nearly 30% – The Cannata Report –

    3 E Network Technology Group Limited Closes $1.5 Million Convertible Promissory Note Offering – Quiver Quantitative

    3 E Network Technology Group Limited Closes $1.5 Million Convertible Promissory Note Offering – Quiver Quantitative

    Trending Tags

    • Nintendo Switch
    • CES 2017
    • Playstation 4 Pro
    • Mark Zuckerberg
No Result
View All Result
  • Home
  • Business
  • Entertainment
    Johnny Depp Set To Finally Make His Big Hollywood Comeback After Amber Heard Controversy – Yahoo

    Johnny Depp Set for a Triumphant Hollywood Comeback Following Amber Heard Controversy

    ‘Chainsaw Man — The Movie: Reze Arc’ Review: Hit Manga Gets an Ultra-Violent, Surprisingly Emotional Big-Screen Adaptation – Yahoo

    Chainsaw Man – The Movie: Reze Arc Review: A Brutal and Unexpectedly Emotional Big-Screen Adaptation

    Reba McEntire Details Personal Relationship With Late Stepson Brandon Blackstock – KNDU

    Reba McEntire Shares Emotional Tribute to Her Late Stepson Brandon Blackstock

    Sacramento city leaders approve adding 2 entertainment zones in midtown – CBS News

    Sacramento City Leaders Approve Two Thrilling New Entertainment Zones in Midtown

    AMC brings first new Dolby Experience to Gwinnett since 2017 – Wyoming News Now

    AMC Launches First New Dolby Experience in Gwinnett Since 2017

    Hetzel Design: blending architecture and entertainment – Blooloop

    Hetzel Design: Where Architecture and Entertainment Unite in Perfect Harmony

  • General
  • Health
  • News

    Cracking the Code: Why China’s Economic Challenges Aren’t Shaking Markets, Unlike America’s” – Bloomberg

    Trump’s Narrow Window to Spread the Truth About Harris

    Trump’s Narrow Window to Spread the Truth About Harris

    Israel-Gaza war live updates: Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh assassinated in Iran, group says

    Israel-Gaza war live updates: Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh assassinated in Iran, group says

    PAP Boss to Niger Delta Youths, Stay Away from the Protest

    PAP Boss to Niger Delta Youths, Stay Away from the Protest

    Court Restricts Protests In Lagos To Freedom, Peace Park

    Court Restricts Protests In Lagos To Freedom, Peace Park

    Fans React to Jazz Jennings’ Inspiring Weight Loss Journey

    Fans React to Jazz Jennings’ Inspiring Weight Loss Journey

    Trending Tags

    • Trump Inauguration
    • United Stated
    • White House
    • Market Stories
    • Election Results
  • Science
  • Sports
  • Technology
    Project underway to upgrade technology on 911 towers in Kanawha County – WCHS

    Kanawha County Launches Major Upgrade to 911 Tower Technology

    Next steps: Technology opens new options for greater mobility – Missouri Independent

    Next Steps: How Technology is Opening Exciting New Doors to Greater Mobility

    Rydberg Technologies Inc. Announces Launch of Rydberg Photonics in Berlin – The Quantum Insider

    Rydberg Technologies Launches Exciting New Photonics Division in Berlin

    A look into new technology at Columbia University that could help prevent a dangerous pregnancy complication – ABC7 New York

    A look into new technology at Columbia University that could help prevent a dangerous pregnancy complication – ABC7 New York

    Office Technology: Dealers’ Managed IT Revenue up Nearly 30% – The Cannata Report –

    Office Technology: Dealers’ Managed IT Revenue up Nearly 30% – The Cannata Report –

    3 E Network Technology Group Limited Closes $1.5 Million Convertible Promissory Note Offering – Quiver Quantitative

    3 E Network Technology Group Limited Closes $1.5 Million Convertible Promissory Note Offering – Quiver Quantitative

    Trending Tags

    • Nintendo Switch
    • CES 2017
    • Playstation 4 Pro
    • Mark Zuckerberg
No Result
View All Result
Earth-News
No Result
View All Result
Home Technology

How to mobilize generalist VCs for a moonshot idea

January 15, 2024
in Technology
How to mobilize generalist VCs for a moonshot idea
Share on FacebookShare on Twitter

Noor Siddiqui
Contributor

Noor Siddiqui, a Thiel Fellow and Stanford-trained computer scientist, is the CEO and founder of Orchid.

Moonshot startups, those daring ideas that promise to reshape our world, are inherently about venturing into uncharted territory, giving us new superpowers and creating new markets. They’re high stakes, high reward, and, more often than not, deeply technical. As someone who navigates these waters, I see firsthand that when securing funding, it’s just as crucial to mobilize generalist VCs as it is to mobilize sector-specific investors for your round.

Yes, having sector-specific investors on board is invaluable. But we shouldn’t underestimate the power of the generalist perspective. They provide something different — a broader, more expansive viewpoint. Yet, convincing generalist VCs to bet on these ambitious ideas is an art.

The task is doubly daunting in a strained economic environment. Just look at biopharma. The industry is projected to have raised the lowest tally in four years. When purse strings tighten, VCs — particularly those without a deep understanding of the specific technical domain — often revert to a more conservative approach to investment. This conservatism can inadvertently sideline the most transformative ideas that promise financial returns and significant societal impact.

So, how do founders of highly ambitious, deeply technical startups navigate these choppy waters? How do they convince generalist VCs to invest in ideas that demand a leap of faith and, perhaps, a leap of understanding? Drawing from my experiences raising for my reproductive technology company Orchid, I’ve outlined key strategies to help founders navigate this journey.

Tell an epic story of how the world will be better if you win

First and foremost, the key lies in effective communication. Translate your complex, technical vision into a narrative that resonates with a broad spectrum of investors. It’s not about diluting technical aspects or dumbing down the science; instead, it involves crafting a story that highlights the potential impact and value of the idea. Investors need to see not just the brilliance of the concept but also its practical implications — how it addresses a real-world problem, the scale of its potential market, and its feasibility.

Translate your complex, technical vision into a narrative that resonates with a broad spectrum of investors.

Every great venture has a story — a story of challenges, breakthroughs, and visions of a changed world. Telling this story in a compelling way can capture the imagination of generalist VCs, who are often looking for the next big idea to disrupt the market. A general guide to follow:

Why now: Start by contextualizing the problem your venture is solving. Explain why this problem hasn’t been solved to date and what has changed, making it a good time to solve it now. Paint a picture of the current landscape and the gap your technology aims to fill. This is especially important for moonshot ideas, which often have higher R&D and CapEx (capital expenditures) costs but are now possible only because of other recent tech breakthroughs.
Humanize the tech: At the heart of every technical solution is a human problem. Relate your technology to real-life scenarios and potential impacts on people’s lives. This human connection makes complex ideas more relatable and compelling.
Show momentum and speed: Share the story of your company’s evolution — the challenges faced, breakthroughs achieved, and lessons learned. Show that you can punch above your weight regarding who you can attract and what you can do. Show you can do more with less. You want to showcase resilience, innovation, and the progressive realization of your vision. Generalist VCs hear many pitches from software companies that promise breakneck growth. Your moonshot company needs to build momentum to compare.

>>> Read full article>>>
Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source : TechCrunch – https://techcrunch.com/2024/01/15/how-to-mobilize-generalist-vcs-for-a-moonshot-technical-idea/

Tags: generalistmobilizetechnology
Previous Post

The year of ‘does this serve us’ and the rejection of reification

Next Post

Will startup valuations start to recover in 2024? Investors aren’t so sure

Dodgers’ Alex Vesia’s World Series availability unclear while dealing with ‘deeply personal family matter’ – CBS Sports

Dodgers’ Alex Vesia Faces Uncertainty Over World Series Availability Amid Personal Family Matter

October 24, 2025
Fewer pastors say economy is negatively impacting their churches in 2025: Lifeway Research – Christian Post

Growing Number of Pastors See Positive Economic Impact on Their Churches in 2025

October 24, 2025
Johnny Depp Set To Finally Make His Big Hollywood Comeback After Amber Heard Controversy – Yahoo

Johnny Depp Set for a Triumphant Hollywood Comeback Following Amber Heard Controversy

October 24, 2025
Duke professor Kyle Walsh to lead environmental institute of NIH after atypical selection process – The Duke Chronicle

Duke Professor Kyle Walsh Takes the Helm of NIH Environmental Institute After Unconventional Selection Process

October 24, 2025
‘A growing cancer’: The right’s growing acknowledgment of its own antisemitism – CNN

A Growing Cancer: How the Right Is Facing Its Own Antisemitism

October 24, 2025
Ecology researchers work to update Columbia River fish advisories — but face new challenges in climate change – Longview Daily News

Ecology researchers work to update Columbia River fish advisories — but face new challenges in climate change – Longview Daily News

October 24, 2025

Unlock the Secrets to Growing a Giant Pumpkin Using Science

October 24, 2025
Rare dinosaur mummies help scientists recreate their prehistoric lives – ABC News – Breaking News, Latest News and Videos

Rare Dinosaur Mummies Unlock Secrets of Their Prehistoric Lives

October 24, 2025
Orange Cat Celebrates Halloween by Putting Candy Corn in Her Water Bowl – Yahoo

Orange Cat’s Hilarious Halloween Trick: Candy Corn in Her Water Bowl!

October 24, 2025
Project underway to upgrade technology on 911 towers in Kanawha County – WCHS

Kanawha County Launches Major Upgrade to 911 Tower Technology

October 24, 2025

Categories

Archives

October 2025
M T W T F S S
 12345
6789101112
13141516171819
20212223242526
2728293031  
« Sep    
Earth-News.info

The Earth News is an independent English-language daily published Website from all around the World News

Browse by Category

  • Business (20,132)
  • Ecology (883)
  • Economy (905)
  • Entertainment (21,776)
  • General (17,773)
  • Health (9,946)
  • Lifestyle (917)
  • News (22,149)
  • People (905)
  • Politics (915)
  • Science (16,115)
  • Sports (21,404)
  • Technology (15,884)
  • World (888)

Recent News

Dodgers’ Alex Vesia’s World Series availability unclear while dealing with ‘deeply personal family matter’ – CBS Sports

Dodgers’ Alex Vesia Faces Uncertainty Over World Series Availability Amid Personal Family Matter

October 24, 2025
Fewer pastors say economy is negatively impacting their churches in 2025: Lifeway Research – Christian Post

Growing Number of Pastors See Positive Economic Impact on Their Churches in 2025

October 24, 2025
  • About
  • Advertise
  • Privacy & Policy
  • Contact

© 2023 earth-news.info

No Result
View All Result

© 2023 earth-news.info

No Result
View All Result

© 2023 earth-news.info

Go to mobile version