Boston, MA, October 7, 2024 — WAVE Equity Partners is thrilled to announce the release of an indispensable resource for startups, ‘Inflate Your Chances for Success: The Essential Handbook for Unlocking the Due Diligence Process’, authored by WAVE’s own Operating Partner, Matt Polimeno.
Packed with lessons learned and real-world insights, this book is designed to help startups navigate the often-daunting fundraising journey. The foreword, penned by Praveen Sahay, Founder and Managing Partner of WAVE Equity Partners and a UN Peace Medal Award recipient, sets the tone for what’s inside, emphasizing that while many startups can craft compelling stories to capture investor attention, it’s the ability to execute on those promises that truly determines long-term success.
‘Inflate Your Chances for Success’ equips startups with the tools they need to anticipate investor concerns, tackle tough questions, and position themselves for a winning outcome. The book not only better prepares startups, but also provides a powerful framework for performing a gap analysis, helping founders identify weaknesses, strengthen their operations, and chart a course for sustainable growth.
“We are incredibly excited to support Matt in this endeavor and believe this handbook is more than just advice – it’s a roadmap for success at every stage of a startup’s growth,” said Sahay.
Startups looking to boost their fundraising efforts and sharpen their execution will find invaluable guidance in this comprehensive, must-read handbook. ’Inflate Your Chances for Success’ is available now on Amazon in both paperback and Kindle formats1. Amazon Link.
About Wave Equity Partners
WAVE Equity Partners (WAVE) is an independent industrial innovation and sustainability-focused American investment firm. We seek to partner with early-growth companies whose proven clean technologies drive meaningful bottom-line impact and environmental benefits for large industrial manufacturers. Our industry knowledge and dedication to true partnership allow us to work effectively with leaders whose innovative solutions are commercially accepted, deliver immediate impact and are poised to scale.
About Matt Polimeno
Matt Polimeno is an avid learner and practitioner of operational excellence. Matt has helped streamline processes, reduce waste, and drive efficiency at a variety of manufacturing companies including Segway, where his team won a Manufacturing Leadership Award for operational excellence. As an Operating Partner at WAVE, Matt is dedicated to helping portfolio companies create highly efficient and repeatable processes. In this regard, Matt helps reduce costs, improve product quality, and better serve customers. Matt is at his very best when rolling up his sleeves and working closely with high-growth companies to achieve success. 1 ’Inflate Your Chances for Success’ is the property of Matt Polimeno and WAVE has no financial or other interests in the book.
