Funded or Forgotten – The Startup Founder’s Ultimate Guide to Raising Capital, Winning Investors, and Crafting a Smart Exit

The Ultimate Playbook for Startup Founders

In today’s hyper-competitive startup world, having a great idea isn’t enough. To win, you need strategy, resilience, and the ability to pitch with power and clarity. That’s where Funded or Forgotten comes in.

Written by Silicon Valley veteran and GSD Venture Studios CEO Gary A. Fowler, this no-fluff guide is built for founders who are ready to break through—not burn out.

Inside the book, you’ll learn how to:

• Understand how investors really think

• Craft a pitch that gets remembered—and funded

• Avoid the common cap table mistakes that derail promising startups

• Build momentum and narrative that command respect

• Raise capital with confidence—no matter your background or network

Whether you’re an immigrant founder, a first-time entrepreneur, or an underestimated outsider—this book is your tactical edge.

Start raising capital like a pro.

Build smarter. Pitch stronger. Scale faster.

Because in this game, you’re either Funded—or Forgotten

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