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By strategically positioning a company within an investor’s trusted network, validation enhancement can reduce decision time and increase the likelihood of securing funding.
📑 Influence Strategy Report: Securing Investment from Titan Ventures
📍 Prepared for: Public Audience
📅 Date: March 2024
🎯 Objective: Get Titan Ventures to Invest in OrionTech
The goal is not to pitch directly but to position OrionTech as an unavoidable opportunity.
Titan Ventures operates through trusted networks, layered influence, and social validation.
We will strategically engage key individuals so that by the time the final meeting happens,
they already believe investing is their idea.

🕵️ Who Holds the Real Power?

Not all investors make decisions alone. Some sign checks, others shape the decisions.Below is the influence hierarchy of Titan Ventures: 🎩 Primary Decision-Maker: William "Bill" Harrington (or Alternative: W.H.) Role: Managing Partner, Titan Ventures Behavioral Insight: Risk-averse but follows peer momentum. Prefers to see validation from other investors before committing. Validation Loop: Heavily influenced by longtime friend & fellow investor, Arthur Klein. ✔ Influence Tactic: Engage his trusted peers before approaching him.✔ Avoid: Direct outreach too early—he rarely responds without prior warm contact. 📌 Best Time to Engage: Online: Most active on LinkedIn, Thursdays & Fridays, 6–8 AM EST. In-Person: Attends Tech Growth Summit (April 2024)—ideal setting for warm introductions. 🔗 Learn More About Bill Harrington

🗝️ Key Gatekeeper: Arthur Klein (or Alternative: A.K.)

Role: General Partner, Titan Ventures Behavioral Insight: Early adopter of new trends, frequently amplifies investment decisions before Bill does. Validation Loop: Likes to be seen as a visionary—if positioned right, he will publicly endorse OrionTech. ✔ Influence Tactic: Make Arthur feel like he "discovered" OrionTech.✔ Avoid: Hard sell—engage him with forward-looking conversations. 📌 Best Time to Engage: Online: Active on Twitter, especially on Sundays discussing industry trends. In-Person: Likely to attend the Venture Leaders Breakfast (March 18, 2024). 🔗 Learn More About Arthur Klein

🤝 Secondary Influencers: Key Players in Titan Ventures’ Circle

Sarah Mitchell (Investment Analyst, Titan Ventures) → Tracks early-stage AI deals🔗 Learn More About Sarah Mitchell Michael Reed (Portfolio Manager, Titan Ventures) → Handles follow-on investments🔗 Learn More About Michael Reed Rachel Cohen (Board Advisor, Titan Ventures) → Strong influence over funding priorities🔗 Learn More About Rachel Cohen

⚠️ Weak Links: Who They Seek Attention From

Investor Name Seeks Approval From Why It Matters Bill Harrington Robert Keane (Sequoia Partner) If Keane shows interest, Bill follows. Arthur Klein Lisa Grant (AI Angel Investor) Mirrors her public investment trends. Sarah Mitchell Emily Tran (Industry Journalist) Seeks media validation for Titan’s deals. Michael Reed Greg Patterson (Hedge Fund Manager) Adapts strategy based on macro trends. Rachel Cohen David Wong (Board Advisor at BlueTech) Often defers to him on long-term funding decisions. 🚀 By targeting their weak links first, we control their decision-making process before they realize it.

📊 When & How to Engage: The Three-Phase Strategy
🚀 Ready to execute? Let’s move.

1

🟢 Phase 1: Soft Visibility (Weeks 1-2)
🎯 Goal: Get noticed without pitching.
  • Comment on posts by Arthur Klein, engaging in discussions about AI investments & automation trends.
  • Appear in shared conversations—engage with investors and analysts Titan Ventures follows.
  • Identify common ground—match messaging with their investment thesis.
✔ Outcome: Bill & Arthur see OrionTech repeatedly before direct engagement.

2

🟡 Phase 2: Strategic Introduction (Weeks 3-4)
🎯 Goal: Get Arthur to bring up OrionTech in front of Bill.
  • Initiate a direct but casual conversation with Arthur via Twitter or LinkedIn about industry shifts.
  • Casually drop OrionTech’s recent traction, aligning with their investment interests.
  • Position OrionTech as “the next wave”—making it easier for Arthur to advocate for us.
✔ Outcome: Bill hears about OrionTech from Arthur before we ever approach him.

3

🔴 Phase 3: The Investment Conversation (Weeks 5-6)
🎯 Goal: Make Bill feel like investing in OrionTech is inevitable.
  • Invite Bill to an invite-only industry discussion, framing OrionTech’s market positioning.
  • Highlight risk-mitigation factors—“We’re already ahead of where the market is going.”
  • Show social proof—mention Arthur’s engagement subtly, reinforcing Titan Ventures’ alignment with the deal.
✔ Outcome: Titan Ventures sees OrionTech as a validated investment, not a risky startup.

4

🔮 Final Takeaway: Control the Narrative, Not Just the Pitch
Most companies pitch too soon.
The best deals happen when investors feel like they discovered the opportunity themselves.
This plan ensures Titan Ventures is primed for investment before we ever formally ask.
By positioning OrionTech inside their trusted network, we make investment the next logical step, not a leap of faith.