Since my company’s launch, dozens of people, ranging from childhood friends to those I’ve never met, have reached out to express enthusiasm for our mission.
More than a few of these folks are aspiring social entrepreneurs, who share our desire to do well by doing good. Many don’t have a nest egg to bootstrap their startup, and they want to know about fundraising for a mission-driven business. How did you balance your mission with investors’ financial expectations? Where did you meet your investors? What traction did you have when you raised?