ABOUT US

Lightning Rod Ventures was founded to increase the success of ​​startups ​in Southern California. Our goal is to help entrepreneurs ​turn their ​ideas and visions into successful companies. 

We are always looking for ambitious and visionary founders and ​CEOs with the drive and intelligence to take their company to the next level. Contact us for details about our accelerator program.

ACCELERATOR PROGRAM

The Lightning Rod Accelerator Program is a 12-week leadership development program that teaches you how to build, pitch, and scale a company.

BUSINESS PLAN	PITCH DECK	DUE DILIGENCE
Deep Dive	Structure	Negotiation
Market	Messaging	The Terms
Roadmap	Presentation	Closing

Struck by lightning? Have an idea you
​want to share with the world?

Contact us for more information.

BUSINESS MODEL BLUEPRINT

Resources to get started on your business model. Map out your customer journey and define your value propositions. What is your why?

START A PITCH DECK

Free template to get started on your pitch deck. This walks you through everything in the mind of an investor. 

CLOSE THE DEAL

Negotiation tactics and example term sheets so you can close like a pro. Understand legal terms and what they mean to you and your company.