Venture Builder
A Bespoke Model
WE do not require a hefty time commitment or put every founder through a one-size fits all program.
OUR bespoke Venture Builder model meets the founder where she is & addresses the issues she’s facing.
WE roll up our sleeves.
WE put the founder first.
Your goal is long-term success.
We are in this with you.
A trusted community.
A boutique approach.
We see the vast majority of founding companies focus a significant amount of time & attention on securing capital.
Female founders are no exception – they, too, are obsessed with funding. We think this is just plain wrong. Especially when it’s 10x harder for a women to raise money.
About Venture Builder
Discovery PhaseRaven O’Neal2021-03-31T23:59:08+00:00
- Each founder will work with all three partners
- First 6 weeks include:
- 2 full-day kickoff experience
- Entrepreneur Hierarchy of Needs
- Assessing & highlighting business gaps
- Strategic Go-Forward Plan
- Results are unique & custom for each founder
- Discovery Phase is followed by Working Phase
Working PhaseRaven O’Neal2021-04-01T00:00:01+00:00
- Each founder will work with each partner & trusted community leaders for specific needs
- The 6+ months include:
- Actionable working sessions to go through Strategic Co-Forward Plan
- Set blueprint for continued success
- Complete Venture Builder can take up-to 6 months (approximately) based on availability of founder, the results of strategic assessment against the Hierarchy, and ensuing areas of focus custom to each founder.
More DetailsRaven O’Neal2021-04-01T00:04:02+00:00
- Each founder must have completed the Ad Astra Bootcamp to be considered
- Investment: ($100K) $50K on a convertible note from AAV on acceptance to Venture Builder, matched by Crescent Ridge Partners (CRP)
- Equity: (5%) For our AAV programming & strategic advising, we ask for up to 5% common stock
- Our partnership with CRP provides the ability to invest up to $500K on completion of the Working Phase of the Venture Builder
Ideal FounderRaven O’Neal2021-04-01T00:03:43+00:00
- Values-alignment between company & AAV
- Has desire to grow her business methodically & thoughtfully (vs wanting to build a rocket ship)
- Has specific industry expertise or personal experience that is foundational to the company
- Is capital efficient & profitable (or close)
- Serves a market that is overlooked
- Is open to both traditional and/or non-traditional venture routes
- Is actively looking for support specifically for women
- Open to learning & coaching
- Advocates for equality