investor-relationslisted

# Investor Relations Skill This skill provides frameworks for effective ongoing investor communication and relationship management, grounded in best practices from Sequoia, Bain Capital Ventures, Y Combinator, and leading operators like Brian Chesky, Stewart Butterfield, and Elad Gil. ## Core Philosophy **"Investors don't fund potential -- they fund momentum. If they're not seeing regular progress, they assume there is none."** Investor relations is not a periodic activity -- it's a continuous narrative that builds trust, enables help, and pre-sells future fundraising rounds. ## Monthly Investor Update Framework ### The 5-15 Format (recommended) Takes 5 minutes to read, 15 minutes to write. ### Required Sections 1. **TL;DR** (2-3 sentences) -- The headline of your month 2. **Key Metrics** -- 3-5 KPIs with month-over-month trends (MRR, growth rate, burn, runway, users) 3. **Highlights** -- 2-3 wins (be specific with numbers) 4. **Lowlights** -- 1-2 challenges (be transparent, show self-awareness) 5. **Where I Need Help** -- 3-5 specific, actionable asks 6. **Key Hires / Team Updates** -- New additions, open roles ### The "Where I Need Help" Section This section always gets responses. Structure asks as: - **Customer intros:** Name specific companies and people - **Hiring:** Specify role, experience level, target comp - **Fundraising intros:** Name specific investors and firms, explain why they're a fit - **Strategic advice:** Frame specific decisions you're wrestling