Coffee N° 5 with Lara Schmoisman
Your Brew of Business Wisdom - Coffee N5 is your ultimate guide to running, growing, and scaling a successful business in today’s competitive landscape. Hosted by award-winning marketing strategist Lara Schmoisman—a Forbes Next 1000 honoree and LA Times Inspirational Women finalist—this Podcast is your secret weapon for actionable strategies, insider tips, and real-world success stories.
Every episode dives into the tools, tricks, and tactics that help businesses thrive, featuring insights from industry leaders and innovators across beauty, wellness, lifestyle, and beyond. Lara’s unique approach combines her vast expertise in omnichannel marketing with her passion for helping brands unlock their potential.
Whether you’re a seasoned entrepreneur or just starting out, Coffee N5 gives you everything you need to create lasting success. So, pour yourself a cup, tune in, and let’s turn your business ambitions into reality—one episode at a time!
Listen now and discover what it takes to build the business of your dreams.
Coffee N° 5 with Lara Schmoisman
Funding the Right Way: Venture Capital, Marketing & Founder Strategy with Laurel Mintz
Laurel Mintz, Founder & GP of Fabric VC and CEO of Elevate My Brand, joins Lara Schmoisman on Coffee Nº5 to demystify venture capital for founders. From bootstrapping vs. raising money and what VCs really look for in pitch decks, to the truth about AI hype and why communication trumps clever branding—this episode breaks down how real funding decisions are made in today’s market.
We'll talk about:
- Why most founders say they’ll bootstrap… until they realize you can’t scale without marketing—or money.
- What VCs see in thousands of pitch decks — and why short, simple decks win.
- Why founders must know their numbers — and why clever storytelling can’t replace financial clarity.
- The truth about the AI gold rush — most startups don’t actually have data or defensible AI.
- Why communication quality often determines whether she’ll write a check more than branding does.
For more information, visit Laurel Mintz's LinkedIn and Instagram.
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