Pitching can be daunting on a good day, but pitching to the United Nations was just a part of the process for EdTech company Near Life, an immersive and creative learning platform that was initially created as a humanitarian project. Five years later, Near Life is preparing to launch Near Life Creative, a VR product in partnership with the World Health Organisation that is so versatile it can be used by any sector, anywhere in the world – hence why it’s being released globally! In this episode, Founder and CEO Mike Todd discussed the challenges that come with financing a launch on a world-wide scale, as well as the pros and cons of project-based investment. Mike also touches on the caveats to seeking investment early, the advancement of the North’s VC Angel scene and why surrounding yourself with advisors is so crucial in the early stages of development.

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