{"product_id":"the-tao-of-fundraising-the-science-philosophy-and-psychology-behind-attracting-capital-hardcover","title":"The Tao of Fundraising: The Science, Philosophy, and Psychology Behind Attracting Capital - Hardcover","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/reportcopyrightinfringement.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eReport copyright infringement\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eJohn Kim\u003c\/b\u003e (Author), \u003cb\u003eSeth Libby\u003c\/b\u003e (With)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eA masterclass in persuasion, performance, and psychology, \u003ci\u003eThe Tao of Fundraising\u003c\/i\u003e reveals how to navigate the invisible forces of human nature and capital flow to transform great ideas into fully funded ventures.\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eThe Tao of Fundraising\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e delivers a blunt but necessary truth: the best ideas often go unfunded--not because they're bad, but because their creators don't understand how capital flows. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eFundraising is the most neglected art in modern business. Most MBA courses and coaching advice focus on what to do after a business has secured investment. \u003ci\u003eThe Tao of Fundraising\u003c\/i\u003e seeks to fill that void. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eNo one understands fundraising like John Kim, who has used these concepts to raise more than $70 billion over the course of his career. Here, he lays out all the concepts that allowed him to rise to the top of the fundraising world. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eOne part how-to, one part psychological study, and one part spiritual guide, \u003ci\u003eThe Tao \u003c\/i\u003ebreaks down the fundraising process and all the skills necessary to convince skeptical investors to place their money in your business. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eTo overcome a system designed to keep money out of reach and the natural hesitancy of investors, you need: \u003cbr\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eThe conceptual frameworks to understand how fundraising works in practice.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eThe practical processes that allow a fundraiser to \"sell\" their investment.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eThe psychological principles that enable a fundraiser to persuade skeptical investors to ignore their fears and trust the investment.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eThe performance skills to close the deal.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cbr\u003eDrawing from ancient philosophy, modern psychology, economics, and decades of frontline experience, Kim reveals the deeper dynamics that drive fundraising at the highest level. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eThis isn't just a book about money--it's a masterclass in human nature and the invisible forces that separate good ideas from funded ones.\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eJohn Kim\u003c\/b\u003e is one of the world's top fundraisers. He is currently the chairman and president of corporate development at Lila Sciences, a technology company developing a \"Scientific Super Intelligence\" platform--combining advanced AI with real-world laboratory automation to dramatically accelerate scientific discoveries. He was previously the chief client officer at the global venture capital firm General Catalyst and has also worked for world-class investment firms such as J.P. Morgan, Court Square Capital, and Kelso \u0026amp; Company. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e John graduated from Brown University magna cum laude with a degree in economics and began his career as a marketing representative at IBM. It was at this early stage that he became interested in the art of persuasion and the ideas that would eventually become \u003ci\u003eThe Tao of Fundraising\u003c\/i\u003e. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e After receiving his MBA from Harvard University, John moved into fundraising for private equity where he excelled at building authentic, meaningful connections with investors and business leaders, helping facilitate the funding of some of the most exciting advances in science, industry, and finance. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e John lives in Brooklyn with his wife, Jodi, and their three children. He holds a purple belt in jiu jitsu and supports several organizations devoted to education for underprivileged kids in the area. In his free time, he likes to spend time out on the water, strum his guitar and start a singalong with friends, and enjoy a good slice of pizza (New York style, of course). \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003eSeth Libby\u003c\/b\u003e is a professional ghostwriter. He has written or edited more than fifty published books over the past decade. He is the co-author of \u003ci\u003eByline: How Local Journalists Can Improve the Global News Industry and Change the World\u003c\/i\u003e. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eHe lives in Bloomington, Indiana with his wife and two children.\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 256\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1.2 x 8.5 x 5.4 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e March 17, 2026\u003c\/div\u003e\n            ","brand":"BooksCloud","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51966185144621,"sku":"9781637634967","price":27.39,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0938\/3185\/6429\/files\/Zkjhqk8Ac99781637634967.webp?v=1775508624","url":"https:\/\/ishookbooks.com\/products\/the-tao-of-fundraising-the-science-philosophy-and-psychology-behind-attracting-capital-hardcover","provider":"iShook Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}