January 30, 2026
Your pitch isn’t meant to close (+ some big news!)
"Here’s what I’m building, here’s why it matters, and here’s how I plan to make it real."
Happy Friday!
I’m really excited to share that presales are officially open for my book, Fundraising for the Rest of Us!!
I wrote the book I wish I had when I raised money for my first startup. Not a “how to raise VC” fantasy or a glossy “how to hustle and tell a great story” version. A real guide to raising capital while navigating bias, power dynamics, warm intros, and the invisible rules nobody explains.
More than anything, I wrote it because I want founders to walk into fundraising conversations feeling less pressure, less self-blame, and more grounded in what actually matters.
Head on over to www.allisonbyers.com for some exclusive presale offers.
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