The audit, conducted by FTI Consulting, found no evidence of illegal activity by Elevate Ventures, affirming their role as a high-performing partner in Indiana’s innovation economy.

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If your deck and your model tell two different stories, investors notice... and not in a good way. Ben Pidgeon laid out a clear roadmap for aligning your narrative and numbers, building investor trust, and avoiding credibility-killing red flags. If you’re raising capital, this one’s a must-read.