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• Master Prompt Engineering & Patterns – A Predictable, Repeatable & Structured Blueprint for ChatGPT & Other LLMs

  In this episode, we unpack the groundbreaking prompt engineering catalog from White et al. (2023), revealing how structured prompt patterns can supercharge your interactions with LLMs like ChatGPT. We dive into game-changing techniques like the Output Automator, which generates Python scripts to automate file creation, and the Persona Pattern, turning AI into a laser-focused security reviewer. From dodging factual “hallucinations” with the Fact Check List to flipping interactions so AI asks you questions, we explore the signals that could unlock new AI paradigms, or leave you stuck with generic outputs.We break down the five key pattern categories, Output Customization, Error Identification, Prompt Improvement, Interaction, and Context Control; and how they solve real-world problems like automating software tasks or refining complex queries. You’ll learn why combining patterns like Cognitive Verifier with Question Refinement boosts accuracy, how to sidestep misuse risks with patterns like Refusal Breaker, and what makes prompts a form of programming. From crafting visualizations to resetting AI context, this episode equips you with the playbook to engineer smarter AI interactions and dominate in 2025’s tech landscape.Whether you’re a developer, founder, or just chasing AI’s potential, this episode exposes the prompt strategies that could redefine your workflow or leave you behind.Loved this episode? Leave us a review: https://open.spotify.com/show/2qmMHGEs1h8sswOG0fF24fNow Available across All Streaming Platforms: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/armorecapitalFor partnerships & collaborations, contact [email protected]

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• Forget VCs! The REAL Best Source of Startup Cash & Funding Your Startup (It's Not What You Think!)

  In this episode, we unpack insights regarding funding Your startup, revealing why customer revenue trumps all other funding sources and how to tap into Scotland’s vibrant funding ecosystem. We dive into the best options for every startup stage grants like Scottish EDGE’s £100K for early ideas, accelerators for mid-stage momentum, and angel rounds up to £3M for market-ready ventures. From dodging the strings of equity and loans to leveraging networks for warm investor intros, we explore the signals that could fuel your startup’s growth or stall your dreams in a 6-9 month funding hunt.We break down how to win over picky investors with a killer team, validated product, and a clear exit strategy promising 3-5 year returns, spotlighting Scottish gems like Converge Challenge and Firstport’s £25K grants. You’ll learn why 80% of startups fail to secure bank loans without revenue, how crowdfunding can amplify your reach, and what tax reliefs like EIS and SEIS mean for your pitch. We’ll unpack the art of networking through Edinburgh’s entrepreneurial scene and why social enterprises need a triple bottom line to hook impact investors. From grants to VCs, this episode equips you with the roadmap to fund smarter and scale faster in 2025.Whether you’re a founder, dreamer, or just chasing startup millions, this episode exposes the funding strategies that could launch your vision or leave you grounded.Loved this episode? Leave us a review: https://open.spotify.com/show/2qmMHGEs1h8sswOG0fF24fNow Available across All Streaming Platforms: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/armorecapitalFor partnerships & collaborations, contact [email protected]

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• Forget Product-Market Fit! Why THIS Other "FMF" Is What VCs Really Care About in Early Startups!

  In this episode, we analyze & unpack how VCs pick the top startups they meet from the numerous pitches yearly, revealing the twelve factors that land you a first meeting. We dive into why a killer team, a one-sentence vision, and traction metrics like 40% month-over-month revenue growth can make or break your shot, while cold emails and weak market timing flop. From the pitfalls of chasing viral “tourist” users to why Founder Market Fit trumps Product Market Fit early on, we explore the signals that get VCs to say yes, or pass, on your dream.We share non-obvious pitching hacks to stand out, like using body language to own the room, sending pre-meeting summaries, and tailoring every slide to the VC’s focus. You’ll learn why vague claims kill credibility, how visuals and specific numbers boost impact, and what Boom Supersonic’s Blake Scholl teaches us about betting big on vision. We’ll unpack the “Looky-Loo Problem” of fleeting viral growth and why durable traction wins. From dodging rookie mistakes to understanding VC psychology, this episode arms you with the playbook to pitch smarter and fund faster.Whether you’re a founder, dreamer, or just chasing VC millions, this episode exposes the tactics that could unlock your funding or leave you sidelined.Loved this episode? Leave us a review: Now Available across All Streaming Platforms: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/armorecapitalFor partnerships & collaborations, contact [email protected]

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• VCs Are Actively Looking For THIS One Thing You're Probably Hiding! Analyzing Fundraising Cases & Expert Experiences

  In this episode, we unpack Iman Abuzeid’s masterclass on raising a $15M Series A from top-tier VCs like Andreessen Horowitz, revealing why traction alone won’t cut it in the cutthroat world of venture capital. We dive into her 30/70 formula, 30% process, 70% pitch, showing how meticulous investor targeting, warm intros, and a bold vision for billion-dollar exits can turn heads at elite funds. From crafting a killer pitch deck to leveraging FOMO to spark bidding wars, we explore the signals that landed Incredible Health term sheets and the pitfalls, like weak storytelling or cold outreach, that could tank your raise.We break down actionable strategies for founders, including how to build a 40-50 fund wish list using tools like Crunchbase, why a robust financial model is non-negotiable, and how to iterate your pitch based on investor feedback. You’ll learn why top VCs crave a massive market narrative, how to avoid being “too capital efficient,” and what makes warm intros a game-changer for getting in the door. From dodging rookie mistakes to turning fundraising into a growth catalyst, this episode equips you with the playbook to secure VC millions and scale your startup to the moon.Whether you’re a founder, dreamer, or just chasing VC millions, this episode exposes the fundraising moves that could unlock your big break or leave you empty-handed.Loved this episode? Leave us a review: https://open.spotify.com/show/2qmMHGEs1h8sswOG0fF24fNow Available across All Streaming Platforms: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/armorecapitalFor partnerships & collaborations, contact [email protected]

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• Y Combinator's Pitch Deck Secret: Learn the Frameworks Used by Startups That Raised $450M!

  In this episode, we unpack the March 25, 2025 Venture Curator newsletter, diving into the Y-Combinator pitch deck framework that helped startups like Rippling and Pelago raise over $450M. We explore how to craft a seed-stage story that hooks VCs with simplicity and traction, why memos can outshine decks for complex ideas; think Rupa Health’s $42M raise, and how to spot game-changing startup ideas using five mental models like “innovate just enough.” From Nestment’s $100M homebuying disruption to the pitfalls of bad North Star Metrics, we reveal the signals that can land funding or sink your startup.We dig deeper into actionable strategies, showing why tweaking one lever, like Airbnb’s contrarian twist, beats reinventing the wheel, and how riding tech waves like APIs or broadband unlocks unfair advantages. You’ll learn why revenue’s a lousy North Star, how to stress-test ideas for market versus execution risk, and why memos force sharper thinking for early markets. We’ll unpack real-world wins, like Nestment’s 80% margins, and the risks of generic pitches or lagging metrics. From VC storytelling to aligning your mission with customer value, this episode equips you to pitch smarter and scale faster in 2025.Whether you’re a founder, investor, or just chasing startup millions, this episode exposes the tactics that could unlock your next raise or leave you grounded.Loved this episode? Leave us a review: https://open.spotify.com/show/2qmMHGEs1h8sswOG0fF24fNow Available across All Streaming Platforms: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/armorecapitalFor partnerships & collaborations, contact [email protected]

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