n this episode of the Stride 2 Freedom podcast, we had the privilege of sitting down with Mike Preuss, Co-founder & CEO of Visible. Mike is on an ambitious mission: to work with 5,000 founders by 2025. Through his company, Visible, he’s changing the way entrepreneurs communicate with their stakeholders, raise capital, and keep their businesses on track.
If you’re a founder who’s ever wondered, “What should I be telling my investors?” or “How do I keep my stakeholders engaged without losing hours every month?”—this conversation is packed with practical answers.
Why Communication Is the Currency of Trust
Raising capital is about much more than numbers—it’s about relationships. Investors don’t just back ideas; they back the people and the teams behind those ideas. Mike breaks down why consistent, transparent communication is one of the most powerful ways to earn investor trust.
Unfortunately, many founders struggle to carve out the time to pull reports, write updates, and send them out regularly. That’s where Visible steps in. The platform was designed to help founders:
- Track and present their most important business metrics.
- Share updates with stakeholders in minutes instead of hours.
- Reduce the risk of missed communication that could damage investor confidence.
Instead of spending hours buried in spreadsheets, founders should be putting their energy into building the product and driving revenue — that’s the shift Visible makes possible.
Visible: A Tool Built by Founders, for Founders
What makes Visible so powerful is that it was created from a founder’s perspective. Mike knows first-hand how overwhelming it can feel to manage fundraising, keep investors updated, and still have energy left to run the business.
Visible integrates with your existing data tools, automates the reporting process, and makes sending updates a simple, repeatable workflow. That means instead of dreading your monthly investor email, you can get it out the door in minutes—and spend the rest of your day focusing on growth.
Even more, Visible launched Visible Connect, a free, searchable database that helps founders discover the right investors for their stage, industry, and vision. It’s a resource designed to remove some of the guesswork (and stress) from the fundraising process.
The Shift to Relationship-Driven Fundraising
The old days of marathon investor meetings with endless decks and spreadsheets are gone. In a virtual-first world, founders need a smarter, more streamlined way to build relationships with investors.
Mike emphasizes that communication doesn’t have to be complicated—it just needs to be consistent and transparent. A short, clear monthly update often does more to build trust than a flashy quarterly presentation. And with tools like Visible, the barrier to doing this well is lower than ever.
By using Visible, founders can:
- Deliver accuracy and transparency directly to investor inboxes.
- Keep stakeholders aligned and engaged without burning out their team.
- Position themselves as reliable, disciplined operators—a trait every investor values.
Why This Matters for Every Entrepreneur
What stood out most in our conversation with Mike was his passion for helping founders succeed. This isn’t just about software; it’s about giving entrepreneurs the confidence and support they need to grow their companies and raise capital more effectively.
Whether you’re in the early stages of your startup or preparing for your next funding round, the way you communicate with investors could make or break your success. Tools like Visible aren’t just time-savers—they’re relationship builders.
And at the end of the day, strong relationships are what unlock funding, fuel growth, and turn big visions into reality.
Who should I interview next? Please let me know.
In this Freedom Speaker Series episode with Mike Preuss, you will learn:
- How to keep core stakeholders and investors updated on what’s going on in your business.
- The important of nurturing a relationship-driven business with your investors
- Why it’s so important to visualize trend data
- The importance of keeping your investors updated on a monthly basis
We are fortunate to have Mike available to spend time with us on this edition of Stride 2 Freedom. If there is a speaker you’d like us to interview, let us know. Stay well. Stay safe. Stay healthy.
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Podcast: Setting Entrepreneurs & Investors Up For Success with Mike Preuss
