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March 19, 2025 57 mins
What does it really take to attract investors, scale a startup, and build a winning ecosystem? Brian Sparkes, CEO of Silicon Valley Venture, shares powerful insights from working with 1,400+ startups, VCs, and accelerators across the globe.

🔥 In This Episode:
✔️ The #1 mistake founders make when pitching investors
✔️ Why storytelling & communication can make or break a startup
✔️ The power of community-driven entrepreneurship
✔️ How Sacramento & Silicon Valley can collaborate for bigger wins
✔️ The future of AI, solo-founder unicorns, and venture capital

🎙️ About Brian Sparkes:
Brian is a startup ecosystem builder, investor connector, and communication strategist working with Startup Grind, Plug and Play, Bay Angels, and more. He’s the host of Silicon Valley Impact on 92.9 FM and a key player in the Silicon Valley startup scene.

🚀 Follow & Connect:
📩 Contact Brian: brian@briansparkes.com
🌎 Website: https://siliconvalleyventure.com/
🎙️ Podcast: Silicon Valley Impact Podcast - Apple Podcasts
🎥 YouTube:https://www.youtube.com/@siliconvalleyimpact 

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This video includes personal knowledge, experiences, and opinions about Angel Investing by seasoned angel investors.  This content is for informational purposes only and should not be construed as legal, tax, investment, or financial advice.  Nothing in this video constitutes a solicitation, recommendation, or endorsement.

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