In the high-stakes theater of business funding, a pitch deck is often viewed as a purely analytical document—a spreadsheet masquerading as a slide show. It’s filled with TAM, churn rates, LTV/CAC ratios, and intricate financial projections. While this data is crucial for due diligence, it’s not what captures the attention or, more importantly, the imagination of an angel investors.
The truth is, investors are human. Before they become financial analysts examining your unit economics, they are people looking for a compelling narrative. They are looking
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Fruitist, a Los Angeles, CA-based producer of fresh fruits intended to offer a healthier snacking alternative. The company offers superfruit with flavor, consistent quality, and a fully integrated, tech-enabled global supply chain, enabling health-conscious consumers to enjoy nutritious, on-the-go snacks.
Fruitist was funded $150 million led by a vehicle managed by J.P. Morgan Asset Management, alongside other new and existing angel investors. New capital will accelerate company’s retail expansion and strengthen its position in the global snacking market.
The investment underscores a significant institutional confidence 
Many entrepreneurs wear every hat in their business, a badge of honor that quickly turns into a straitjacket for growth. The truth is, your business can only grow as much as you can personally handle—until you learn the twin arts of delegation and automation. These aren’t just buzzwords; they are the fundamental mechanics of a scalable, stress-free operation. Mastering them allows you to step out of the daily grind and become the visionary leader your business needs.
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It’s a tale as old as time in the business world: fixate on the competition. We’re taught to conduct aggressive market analysis, monitor their every move, and develop strategies to outmaneuver them. While external threats are real, the overwhelming focus on rivals often blinds businesses to a far more insidious and destructive force: the enemy within.
Your biggest threat isn’t the company down the street—it’s the internal cracks, dysfunctions, and ignored issues that slowly erode your foundation. Ignoring this enemy is akin to watching 
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