I have mentored over 100 tech CEOs (50% female), helping them secure over $1 billion in financing at various stages. I wrote a book about it "Fundable" (https://t.co/sfUvIksHqu). I am a founder, investor, board member, and shareholder in various companies.Venture Funding Mentorship Practice:Startup fundraising is plagued by misconceptions. Founders focus on pitching plans and products; investors focus on the founder's leadership and clarity. Effective fundraising hinges on the founder's mindset and approach, not the startup. Understanding that fundability is about who you are, not just what you offer, makes all the difference.I work with a select group of founders to enhance their fundraising capabilities from Seed to Growth stages. My approach is designed to elevate their fundraising efforts, refine their pitching process, and develop an optimal fundraising strategy critical at all stages. I help clients effectively manage investors, increase valuations, and maximize the value of their time. My mentorship supports founders in building a strong mindset and crafting compelling pitches that resonate with investors, ultimately driving up company valuations. Additionally, I guide them through the entire fundraising process—from preparation to securing capital—ensuring they are well-equipped to scale their companies successfully.I have founded and exited several technology companies:MassiveImpact: A top-10 global mobile ad network (Per Gartner) backed by Softbank, Gemini and Innov8 Funds, acquired by a Singtel group company. Interchan: A direct-to-consumer mobile content service provider, acquired by Edimax.Escapex: A leading decentralized social platform empowering celebrities and influencers to own and monetize their digital content, backed by Tribeca Venture Partners , MonksHill Ventures, and GoJek. I founded ShaiFund.org, am founding board member of Aharai.org.il and a founder of directgives.comI contribute to the tech community by sharing insights on emerging trends and technologies with publications such as TechCrunch, Forbes, New York Times, VentureBeat, Wired, Entrepreneur, Billboard and Quartz. Additionally, I maintain a website https://sephishapira.com where I publish articles on technology and entrepreneurship.My patents https://patents.justia.com/inventor/sephi-joseph-shapira