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10 tips to help you prepare for filming
A great film doesn’t just happen - it’s crafted, planned, and executed with precision.
Inclusive Leadership
Nelson Mandela's leadership stands as a beacon of inclusivity, resilience and visionary foresight.
The Importance of Allies
FilmDuo's strap-line: "To dare greatly, you need allies" is inspired by Theodore Roosevelt's "The Man in the Arena" speech, which he made in 1910.
Helping Founders to convince Investors.
Raising investment is not just about numbers - it’s about telling a story so compelling that investors feel they have no choice but to back you.
Film Punches Above Its Weight
Most investor pitches follow the same tired formula: a dense deck, a sea of numbers, and a founder talking at a room full of skeptical faces.
Disrupt, Adapt, Grow
For over a decade, we’ve worked closely with the founders of a leading manufacturing company, helping them turn an ambitious idea into a fully funded, scaling operation.
How AI is Changing Series A Pitch Preparation
Raising Series A funding is tougher than ever. Investors are more selective, competition is fierce, and founders must prove not just market potential, but inevitability.
The Rise of Female Entrepreneurs Seeking Investment
Securing funding as a female entrepreneur has long felt like trying to break into a secure vault — while men are handed the keypad numbers. The investment world clings to male-centric practices, but the tide is turning.
10 Top Tips for Entrepreneurs Running Out of Runway
Investment is taking longer than expected. Sales are sluggish. The runway is shrinking fast. What now?
If Investors Can’t See It, They Won’t Fund It
Your startup isn’t about what exists today - it’s about the future you’re creating. But if investors can’t see that future as clearly as you do, they won’t write the cheque.
Why Visionary Founders Need Allies to Dare Greatly.
"It is not the critic who counts... The credit belongs to the man who is actually in the arena." – Theodore Roosevelt
How to Craft a Pitch That Moves People
Investors don’t just fund ideas. They fund belief. Conviction. A story they can’t ignore.
Spot the Tell, Win the Deal
Raising capital isn’t just about numbers — it’s about reading the room, controlling the frame and knowing when to strike.
The Miracle of Medinah – The Power of Belief
The 2012 Ryder Cup at Medinah was supposed to be a runaway win for the USA. Europe trailed 10-4 on Saturday afternoon, needing an unthinkable comeback to retain the Cup. Then came Ian Poulter.
To be an investment storyteller you need to inspire
You might have the next big thing, but if your pitch feels like a PowerPoint lecture, investors will forget you before they finish their coffee.