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Hey royals,
This week's inbox surprise?
Investor: "Can you share more about your project? We're funding startups."
Me: "I'm not raising."
At least not right now.
I've had a couple of these lately - emails, unexpected texts, calendar bookings (seriously, who gave them my link? 😂) - all asking about People's Inc. 360.
And here's the truth...
💸 Money isn't the problem.
It's not that I don't want extra cash flow.
But we haven't even finished allocating the funds from our previous round.
Throwing more money into the mix right now would be noise, not momentum.
And I'm not in the habit of diluting equity just to keep busy.
If there's no clear, high-leverage use for capital, I'm not raising it.
I'd rather protect the vision than perform for the pitch deck.
🎙️ Now, Speakers Society... that's a maybe.
We've been gaining traction since March, helping creators and founders monetise their voice and amplify their message through speaking.
We've identified product-market fit.
Our PNL is decent.
And the tech roadmap is getting juicier by the day.
But...
Even with all that, I'm not rushing to raise.
Why?
Because the current model gives us space to test, adjust, and refine, without the panic of investor pressure or a ticking timer.
🤖 Scale isn't speed. It's systems.
Before I raise anything, I ask:
Inside Royal Launch School, we teach this exact philosophy.
One of our modules?
🗣️ "Pitch your business" - how to present your vision and value to the right audience (investors included).
🗳️ Help me choose our next masterclass topic!
While we're here... I want your vote.
I'm planning a free live masterclass, and I need your royal opinion:
Option A:
👑 Train Your AI Twin
Personalise your tone, automate your content, and scale your brand without losing your voice.
✨ Want to see what this looks like? Here's a clip from my Nas Summit Singapore talk:
Option B:
👛 Live Royal Treasury Workshop
Thinking of raising capital? Learn how to identify aligned investors, pitch with clarity, and negotiate like the queen you are.
📩 Reply "A" or "B" and I'll personally invite you to join, free.
🧘♀️ Final thoughts...
It's not that I'm against raising.
I just believe in doing it when the why is louder than the wow.
Right now, I don't need more gold.
I need more clarity, impact, and alignment.
P.S. Seraphina says: "Funding without focus is just a fancy distraction."
🎯 Where to next?
🎤 Want to speak, scale, and get paid for your voice?
Reply "SSA" to join the Speakers Society Accelerator.
✨ Want in on the next masterclass?
Reply A (AI Twin) or B (Investor Pitching) to vote and claim your invite.
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