Ep#395 Irina Litchfield: Strategies for Successful Capital Raising in the Space Industry

The Growth and Scaling Podcast with Todd Westra

Dive into moolah strategies with Irina S. Litchfield, President of Lumeria and brain behind BlockchainCubed. Get ready for a mind-blowing journey in gaming, fintech, blockchain, and Bitcoin. 

Irina shares her support for space debris removal and investments in space-related ventures through Lumaria. Learn about non-deluded funding like Small Business Innovation Research grants. 

Irina also tackles challenges faced by the space industry, from investor relationships to avoiding over-capitalization.  Don't miss out—tune in to gain invaluable knowledge and propel your ventures to new heights in the ever-evolving space industry!

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Ways to connect with Irina Litchfield:

• Website: https://www.blockchaincubed.com/
• Personal LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/irina-s-litchfield-b50352131/
• Company Facebook:  https://www.facebook.com/BlockchainCubed
• YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@irinalitchfield173

What’s in this podcast episode?

00:34 Who is our guest for today

00:45 What is her business

01:16 What are they doing in their business

03:57 What problems are they trying to invest in to solve in the space game

05:39 What are some other problems that need to be solved in the space industry

07:18 How did they start to grow and develop their fund

10:57 captainscouncil.com

12:40 How does she collaborate with like-minded individuals as she explores opportunities

13:56 How do they turn the uncertainty and risk in their investments, whether it's with data or unproven hardware, into an attractive opportunity that encourages more people to join in

16:07 How does she approach addressing problems and finding solutions

17:23 What advice would she give to individuals looking to raise money

21:09 How does she balance partnering with strategic allies and creating an appealing vibe to attract investors to her brand when seeking investments

22:04 How did she first get exposed to the world of capitalization and become the type of player she is, considering that it's not something people are typically born with, and there's no formal education on raising money

25:26 Things to look out for when doing VC's or with investors

26:48 What advice or support does she offer to individuals who, in the pursuit of starting and launching new companies, end up sacrificing their family life, despite available financial resources

29:40 Someone who inspires and supports her to be what she is today

I highly suggest