Mike Spidaliere

#06_social - May 31, 2025 at 01:32 AM

Anyone have any contacts at Lightspeeds Gaming team?

#06_social - April 29, 2025 at 09:53 PM

Any ties to gaming investors in this group?

#local-boston - April 29, 2025 at 09:53 PM

Hey everyone!

#local-boston - April 18, 2025 at 05:27 PM

@Mike Spidaliere has joined the channel

#06_social - February 12, 2025 at 05:02 PM

Can I get some love on this post!! Huge announcement! https://www.linkedin.com/posts/michaelspidaliere_jason-zuker-first-time-founder-capital-activity-7295486525880872962-8nUH?utm_source=share&utm_medium=member_ios&rcm=ACoAABNlGC0BMiBerNja9rTPYoBMVGDOcNpDxFQ

#06_social - February 01, 2025 at 11:16 PM

Anyone here have a connection at 776 Capital?

#06_social - December 19, 2024 at 11:32 PM

On another note, is anyone here connected to investors who invest in funds?

#06_social - December 19, 2024 at 11:15 PM

As 2024 comes to a close, I took some time to reflect on the journey of First Time Founder Capital (FTFC) in our first full year. Starting from scratch, we've built something truly remarkable—supporting incredible founders, connecting them with aligned investors, and learning so much about this dynamic industry.

https://www.linkedin.com/posts/michaelspidaliere_letter-from-ceo-activity-7275536584802775043-IMNo?utm_source=share&utm_medium=member_desktop

#06_social - December 03, 2024 at 06:06 PM

Thank you!!

#06_social - December 03, 2024 at 05:28 PM

Hey everyone! I hope everyone in the US had a restful holiday!
Would love some love on this post! December is a fantastic time for founders and me to work together to prepare for a fundraise launch in the new year!
https://www.linkedin.com/posts/michaelspidaliere_diligencedecember-founders-fundraisi[…]944853741570-5Aj6?utm_source=share&utm_medium=member_desktop

#08_advice-questions - November 07, 2024 at 12:11 PM

Does anyone have a line on startup/consultant-friendly business insurance?

#06_social - September 27, 2024 at 08:03 PM

Hey everyone! I have a seed-stage client heading to Utah for angel/vc meetings in early October. They're based in SF and building at the intersection of AI/Mental Health ($120K+ ARR in a year, founder's exited 4x). Curious if you have anyone you'd suggest he meet!

#06_social - September 24, 2024 at 09:31 PM

Hey Gildre community! I’m getting close to announcing my company’s expansion plan. I want to figure out the best medium to announce; through current partnerships like Nvidia or hubspot, podcasts that have a strong reach in the startups/investor community, or a written statement placed on socials.
Any thoughts or connections to podcasts that I could speak with to determine the right decision?

#08_advice-questions - September 11, 2024 at 09:49 PM

Does anyone have a contact in General Counsel at FINRA?

#08_advice-questions - August 27, 2024 at 12:25 PM

Anyone here have experience with the series 7 and/or 82? I’m trying to determine which I need to take and would love some advice.

#06_social - June 21, 2024 at 08:13 PM

Would love to speak with a few travel/hospitality VC's as well!

#06_social - June 21, 2024 at 06:35 PM

Any proptech, real estate tech, or contech investors in here that I could bounce an idea off of?

#06_social - June 11, 2024 at 06:29 PM

Has anyone raised capital that could run through my bootcamp deck and let me know what you think?

#06_social - June 06, 2024 at 07:01 PM

Thank you!!!

#06_social - June 06, 2024 at 06:26 PM

Hey everyone! Doing my first-ever bootcamp with early-stage founders in Boston. I just posted the first LI post, and would love some love on it to increase exposure! Much appreciated! https://www.linkedin.com/posts/michaelspidaliere_ready-to-raise-bootcamp-activity-720[…]225464197120-jlH3?utm_source=share&utm_medium=member_desktop

#06_social - May 14, 2024 at 01:14 PM

Is anyone in this community based in the Boston area?

#06_social - May 09, 2024 at 08:18 PM

A VC gave me the advice to create an "executive summary" outlining the value FTFC can bring investors. I built out a rough V1, would love to get some eyes on to pick it apart.

#06_social - April 16, 2024 at 09:30 PM

VC roll-call! Who among us is also an investor?

#06_social - March 04, 2024 at 06:44 PM

Does anyone have a post-mortem framework/matrix that they use post-project?

#05_opportunities - February 06, 2024 at 06:38 PM

Thanks Brian!

#05_opportunities - February 06, 2024 at 06:34 PM

I just released a new product through my business, curious if anyone has any podcast connections I can speak with to promote the product and talk about my biz, First Time Founder Capital?
The product aims to help early-stage founders get from 0-1 in fundraising preparedness with templates, tools, and resources I've used to raise and have used to help other founders close their rounds.
I'd love to jump on founder podcasts and fundraising podcasts, but I'm open!

#01_introductions - November 27, 2023 at 08:37 PM

Thanks Brian and Tanho!

#01_introductions - November 27, 2023 at 04:17 PM

Hello everyone! I'm Mike Spidaliere, a mentor for Gildre. I'm a four-time founder currently working on my newest venture, First Time Founder Capital.

First Time Founder Capital (FTFC) is a go-to-fundraising consulting firm that helps startups raise capital efficiently and effectively. FTFC specializes in helping first-time founders close their funding rounds by building a strong foundation and messaging direction, based on a proven process. FTFC offers tailored strategies, hands-on support, and curated access to investors to ensure that each client reaches their goals and secures the funding they need to thrive.

Alongside helping founders prepare for their raise, I've been building a network of active investors (over 200), diving into what their ideal investments look like, then sending along curated, strategic deal flow (ie clients of mine).