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How do entrepreneurs convince people to give them money? We profile founders who've gone through the fundraising gauntlet in order to get their venture off the ground.
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TBC: Addressing Competition With Investors
In this episode of the Back Channel, we explore the importance of addressing competition during investor meetings.
Drawing on an analogy from the hosts undergrad economics class, he emphasizes the significance of positioning oneself confidently alongside competitors and calmly articulating one's unique value proposition.
Rather than avoiding the conversation, address the competition with calm confidence, focusing on your strengths and differentiation.
It's all about owning your narrative and demonstrating why your direction is superior.
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The Story Behind SGNL Raising $22M in 2 Years (Scott Kriz / SGNL)
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TBC: Understanding VC Firms to Send the Right Signals
In this episode of The Backchannel, host Jason Yeh delves into the world of junior VCs and their path to becoming venture capitalists.
Drawing from his own experience at Greycroft and the hiring processes, he emphasizes the significance of technical backgrounds, industry connections, and experience in fields like consulting or banking.
Venture capital firms prioritize hiring from networks with access to potential deals and founders, highlighting the importance of networking in this industry.
Ultimately, understanding these hiring practices provides valuable insights for aspiring venture capitalists.
TBC: Dilution 101 For Founders
The Story Behind Purple Metrics Closing Their $1.2M Pre-Seed Round (Guta Tolmasquim / Purple Metrics)
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The Story Behind Atlys Raising $16.3M in Venture Capital (Mohak Nahta - Atlys)
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Betting on Yourself: The Journey to Closing a $7.6M Seed Round (Stacy Edgar / Venteur)
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Builder Turned Fundraiser: Raising $63M for Tractian (Igor Marinelli / Tractian)
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Trailblazing the VC Industry (Joanna Strober / Midi Health)
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TBC: What's the Deal With Thesis-Driven Firms?
Join Jason Yeh on The Back Channel as he demystifies thesis-driven firms. They may not be as rigid as you think!
Ever wondered why these firms love their theses? It's not just about focus; it's also a way to say "no" graciously when a deal doesn't spark joy.
Plus, it can also be used for flexibility! Some startups may not seem thesis-fit, but if you dig deeper, they'll find intriguing connections to make the deal work.
Don't be afraid to engage with thesis-driven firms. Look beyond the thesis, explore their portfolio, and you might discover hidden opportunities!
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Paying the Peter Thiel Price (Dylan Beynon - Mindbloom)
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A Wyoming Success Story (Heather Shoemaker - Language I/O)
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Fundraising EQUALS Hard Work (Equals)
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Equals
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Down by 20? Down But Not Out... (Curastory)
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TBC: Work / Life Balance
As an entrepreneur, it is all too easy to lose yourself in your work. If you aren't careful, your entire life becomes consumed by it.
This is not to say you shouldn't be obsessed with the your company and the goals that you have for it.
But let it be a reminder that forcing yourself into burnout is not serving you or your company.
As a 3x founder himself, our host Jason Yeh dives into 3 things he does to maintain a sense of work/life balance.
If you are some who struggles to unplug from your work, give this episode a listen.
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Becoming the Pepsi to Indeed's Coke (Talent.com)
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- If you’re fundraising, make sure you send your materials via a document sharing tool. Even if they weren’t our presenting sponsor, we’d still recommend you use DocSend - www.docsend.com/funded
- Vanta helps maintain SOC2, HIPAA, ISO27001 compliance by integrating directly into your systems and automating a lot of the time intensive process. Get $1000 off at vanta.com/funded
TBC: The Role of Emotions in Pitching
What's the most important part of pitching your company to VCs?
Some think it's sharing the right numbers and statistics.
Others think it's about giving the investors a wealth of information about the company.
And then there's those who believe storytelling to be the key.
To be clear, I think all of these are important aspects of a pitch.
But theres something missing - emotion.
If you tell a story but have no emotional connection to it, it's just a story.
If you overload investors with information and numbers but they have nothing to connect it back to, it's just clutter.
In this episode I talk about the importance of connecting all aspects o your pitch through emotion.
If you can get an investor to feel the relief your product or service gives to it's customers AND then back it up with proof, chances are you've got a deal.
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TBC: What VCs Are Saying About AI Investing
Ever since chatGPT was released in November of 2022, there has been a flood of other AI platforms pulling from OpenAI's original technology.
That being said I was so curious to know what that means for venture capital firms funding these new AI companies, when it seemed like all the hard work was being done by OpenAI.
Why were investors pouring money into these AI startups that didn't seem to have defensible technology?
I wanted to hear from experts in the industry who could give me answers - so I made it happen.
A couple of months ago I hosted a fireside chat with Yohei Nakajima, GP of Untapped Capital and founder of BabyAGI and Sarah Catanzaro, GP at Amplify Partners.
They were able to answer all of my questions and more. In this episode, I sum up their answers and key takeaways for you to hear.
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Thriving With or Without Funding (Acquire.com)
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- If you’re fundraising, make sure you send your materials via a document sharing tool. Even if they weren’t our presenting sponsor, we’d still recommend you use DocSend - www.docsend.com/funded
- Vanta helps maintain SOC2, HIPAA, ISO27001 compliance by integrating directly into your systems and automating a lot of the time intensive process. Get $1000 off at vanta.com/funded
TBC: Intros & Forwardable Emails
The art of introductions is something heavily ignored when founders are learning how to start their fundraising process.
Truth is, intros are the lifeblood of a great fundraise.
There are many different components that go into making introductions, but today we'll be focusing specifically on forwardable emails.
While meant to simplify, intros often backfire - especially if you lack a process behind it. This episode will give you all of the basics surrounding forwardable emails like sequences of interactions, double opt-ins, connecting emails, and more.
Head to our website to find some real examples of what a forwardable email should look like: adamantventures.com
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TBC: Side Letter Warning
Side letters are not only more complicated than they seem but dangerous to your fundraise if not properly managed.
Side letters, often accompanying standard agreements like safes, may seem harmless at first but can include onerous clauses like pro-rata rights.
In this episode Jason emphasizes the importance of early negotiation and proactive communication to safeguard founder interests.
Tune in to protect yourself from this common challenge in the fundraising world.
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The Hustler's Journey (Arkive)
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- If you’re fundraising, make sure you send your materials via a document sharing tool. Even if they weren’t our presenting sponsor, we’d still recommend you use DocSend - www.docsend.com/funded
- Vanta helps maintain SOC2, HIPAA, ISO27001 compliance by integrating directly into your systems and automating a lot of the time intensive process. Get $1000 off at vanta.com/funded
TBC: Putting Project Management First
Project management - an often overlooked and unsexy aspect of fundraising.
Contrary to the dramatic portrayals in movies, fundraising is essentially a series of repetitive and detailed tasks. While not brain surgery, these small actions demand attention and diligence.
While it might seem like project management is 'taking away' from more glamorous business pursuits it's actually the underpinnings that form the foundation for success.
Success in fundraising lies in effectively managing oneself and others throughout the process.
In this episode Jason discusses the importance of creating processes that set you up for success. If you tend to avoid project management, this ones for you.
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TBC: What Comes First - Calm Confidence or Investor Interest?
One of the most common dilemmas faced by founders in the fundraising world is the chicken and egg dynamic.
Much like the age-old question, founders often grapple with the challenge of needing investor interest to gain confidence and at the same time, requiring confidence to attract investor interest.
Truth is in order for an investor to be confident in you, you first have to be confident in yourself.
In this episode, Jason will be exploring how to implement a process in order to break free from this cycle of uncertainty and instead - create confidence from within.
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Breaking the Status Quo (Ganas Ventures)
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Ganas Ventures
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- If you’re fundraising, make sure you send your materials via a document sharing tool. Even if they weren’t our presenting sponsor, we’d still recommend you use DocSend - www.docsend.com/funded
- Vanta helps maintain SOC2, HIPAA, ISO27001 compliance by integrating directly into your systems and automating a lot of the time intensive process. Get $1000 off at vanta.com/funded
TBC: Post Money Cap Safes have Anti-Dilution!
We’re back on post-money cap SAFEs talk!In the previous episode, we explained what it is and how it works within the fundraising process.
For this episode, Jason goes deeper as he illuminates a more specific topic: the anti-dilution provision within post-money cap SAFEs.
With the evolution of the fundraising and startup worlds, many things have changed, and the rounds raised by founders are tremendously affected.
This affects everyone in the process - both founders and investors.
Tune in with us as we examine the entirety of this process and how it affects your fundraising!
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TBC: Post Money Caps vs. Pre-money Caps (an explainer)
Founders are often intimidated by some of the more complex fundraising concepts.
One of these is the concept of post-money cap SAFE.
Post-money cap SAFEs can get tricky for some founders, especially for first-timers.
In this episode, Jason dives a little deep into the dynamics of this concept, along with SAFEs in general, valuations, and how it all relates to the post-money cap SAFE.
Get your pens and prepare for this episode as we talk about specific examples and scenarios, concepts involved, and steps to take so you can better navigate your fundraising journey.
Oh, and this is only part 1. Make sure to tune in next week for the 2nd part on this topic!
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TBC: Vulnerability in Fundraising
We all have stories we like to keep to ourselves for many reasons.
It’s uncomfortable to tell these stories because they may be a sign of weakness, a reminder of a terrible mistake, or that nobody would understand.
This is why many founders tend to adopt the “fake it til they make it” attitude.
This won’t work forever, though.
In this episode, Jason tells a couple of stories where a founder’s vulnerability was precisely what they needed to get their investors to understand them fully.
Tune in as we talk about what really goes into an investor’s mind when they hear about your problems, struggles, and mistakes.
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TBC: The Rollercoaster of Fundraising
Entering the fundraising world is one heck of a journey - a big rollercoaster ride, to be exact.
You'll face endless ups and downs, and there will be times when you don’t know what to think or feel anymore.
In this episode, Jason dives into the rollercoaster that founders experience throughout their rounds.
Hear about the everyday things founders encounter when raising money, how they should deal with the never-ending change of emotions, and how you can stay above things.
If you need a push for confidence and validation right now, then this episode is for you. Tune in!
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TBC: Deck-Building: Note Cards
Building decks is one of the most significant steps of preparing to fundraise.
Knowing what to include and how to deliver it is key to a successful deck.
Over time, people have used various tools to help them build their decks - but for Jason nothing beats this simple trick: note cards.
In this episode, Jason Yeh talks about how note cards aid in the complicated deck-building process and how founders can take advantage of this tool.
Find out how note cards can greatly improve your deck and how your concepts can come together through their use. Stay tuned!
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TBC: Chase or Be Chased?
Talking to investors can be gut-wrenching for founders, especially for first-timers.
The anxiety of going up to someone, asking for money, and promising returns can shake founders up and cause them to lose focus.
But it’s all about mindset.
Are you chasing, or are you the one being chased?
In this episode, Jason Yeh explains why embracing the concept of being chased is vital for founders when approaching investors.
Join us as we uncover the truth behind the chase mentality in fundraising and how you can communicate with your investors more effectively.
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Money Baggage in Fundraising (ComplYant)
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Launching a startup requires not only expertise and skills but also immense determination and resilience. The journey from the ground up demands substantial effort, skills, and financial resources. However, not everyone feels comfortable asking for money, even though fundraising is often necessary for scaling the company or meeting basic financial needs like salaries. Shiloh Johnson, an innovator who merged technology and taxes, shares her remarkable fundraising journey in this episode. Starting with no prior knowledge of fundraising, Shiloh overcame her personal discomfort and operational financial needs to raise millions for her company, ComplYant. Join Shiloh and Jason as they explore the pivotal moments that led to her decision to raise funds, resulting in multiple successful funding rounds.
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TBC: Rest
Founders heavily live in "grind culture" - working long hours and setting aside various personal parts of their lives to achieve their career goals.
However, as we near the end of another year, it's important to remember that we all need a break.
Take this holiday season as an opportunity to reset your mind and make your journey exciting again.
In this episode, Jason Yeh talks us through the importance of getting rest in the midst of working hard for your company.
He shares some stories about how taking breaks from pitch decks and fundraising actually helps you more than you think.So get cozy, clear your mind, and tune in with us as we end this year well-rested.
May your holidays be warm and joyous. Cheers!
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TBC: How VCs are Trained
We all have to start from somewhere small, and venture capitalists are not an exception.
They aren't magically "experts" in the field and know every twist and turn - VCs undergo training like the rest of us.
In today's episode, Jason Yeh talks about what processes VCs go through to be considered experienced VCs who are looked up to in the industry.
He covers what such training means to founders who brave the battlegrounds of raising money and responding to feedback.
Tune in and discover the importance of knowing the different experiences VCs go through that molds them and their standards in deciding where to put their money.
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TBC: Decks as Appetizers
Did anybody say appetizers? We’re all in 🤤!
Appetizers are underrated and frequently overlooked, but they are no less important than the main course, don’t you think?
They get people excited and look forward to the next dish.
Appetizers are an excellent primer for what’s yet to come - the main course.
In today’s episode, Jason Yeh talks about the appetizer in fundraising: pitch decks.
Join us as Jason talks about overcoming the feeling of unworthiness when pitching, improving your decks, and attracting the best investors in your deal.
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TBC: The Ability to Be Great is Everywhere but Resources are Not
Being a great entrepreneur is a commitment to continuous growth, learning, and experience.
There isn’t only one profile of a great entrepreneur - it can be anyone and anywhere.
One that might hold back success? Lack of resources.
In today’s episode, Jason Yeh talks us through the impact of having support structures and a solid network in one’s fundraising journey - and the absence of them as well.
We all have that potential or spark in us. But the harsh reality is that not everyone gets to turn that spark into a burning fire.
So what do we do then? Tune in as Jason discusses this challenge in the world of entrepreneurship.
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A Bubble Valuation That's Not So Inflated? (Bubble)
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Setting the right company valuation is a complex and pivotal process that significantly impacts its future. Striking a balance is crucial - too high may deter investors, while too low could result in giving away too much. However, Emmanuel Straschnov, co-founder of Bubble, defied the norm by deliberately seeking a lower valuation in the seed round. Contrary to expectations, this strategic move proved successful, as Emmanuel later secured a massive $100 million funding round from prominent investors. By prioritizing a broader perspective and leveraging his unwavering passion, Emmanuel shares his remarkable fundraising journey for Bubble in this episode, shedding light on his unique and risky valuation strategy.
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- Vanta helps maintain SOC2, HIPAA, ISO27001 compliance by integrating directly into your systems and automating a lot of the time intensive process. Get $1000 off at vanta.com/funded
TBC: The Importance And Fragility Of Credibility
The key to creating a remarkable network and achieving a successful fundraise? Credibility.
In this episode, Jason Yeh talks about credibility - how important and fragile it is when you are a founder looking for your investors.
With everything uncertain in the startup and fundraising world, credibility is one of the few things investors predictably rely on.
Tune in with this episode and find out stories about credibility, its importance, and how you can safeguard it!
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TBC: Explaining "this isn't venture-backable"
Getting constructive feedback from experienced investors has always been part of any founder’s journey.
When it comes to feedback, it’s vital that you accept this truth: your business is not for everyone, and that’s okay.
Some will like it, some might take time to see your vision, and some will immediately reject it.
In this episode, Jason Yeh talks about one of the most famous painful pieces of feedback that investors give founders: “This isn’t venture-backable.”
That feedback isn’t the end of the fundraising journey though. There are things to consider and actions to take before really deciding whether or not your business is venture-backable.
Don’t miss this episode and find out the truth behind that statement, how you should take it, and what actions you should follow up with.
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Being The Pattern (Stax)
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As a first-time founder and fundraiser, finding a guide is crucial. Typically, you seek successful founders or companies in your industry with similar backgrounds and visions to emulate. But what if you're entering uncharted territory with no models to follow? This was the predicament faced by Suneera Madhani, CEO and founder of Stax. Despite lacking a guide, patterns, or representation, Suneera, driven by her solution-oriented upbringing, forged her own path. In this episode, Suneera recounts the challenges she encountered, including the need to raise funds and navigate the venture world without prior experience, ultimately leading her billion-dollar company, Stax.
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- If you’re fundraising, make sure you send your materials via a document sharing tool. Even if they weren’t our presenting sponsor, we’d still recommend you use DocSend - www.docsend.com/funded
- Vanta helps maintain SOC2, HIPAA, ISO27001 compliance by integrating directly into your systems and automating a lot of the time intensive process. Get $1000 off at vanta.com/funded
TBC: Why In-person Meetings Are So Valuable
Now that the world is slowly emerging from the pandemic that transformed our lives over the past two years, it’s about time that things go back to normal.
Catching up in person, talking over coffee, meeting for dinner - it’s been a while, and a trip to Brazil for a live workshop reminded Jason why face-to-face is so important.
In this episode, Jason talks about the power of holding in-person meetings.
Despite the convenience that zoom meetings offer founders and investors, nothing beats the experience of sitting across the table from the person you’re talking to.
What can in-person meetings specifically bring to the table that long hours over zoom could never?
Tune in to this episode as Jason discusses his observations around the difference between online and in-person meetings.
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TBC: Eisenhower Matrix And Health Insurance
Prioritizing tasks during fundraising preparation is one of the essential things a founder must stay on top of.
A common struggle with this is starting to work on important fundraising tasks that don’t feel urgent.
In today’s episode, Jason talks about the Eisenhower matrix - a matrix that explains the different tasks you encounter, the struggle of prioritizing those tasks, and how you can deal with it all.
Discover the “danger zone” in the Eisenhower Matrix of fundraising preparation and what you can do to avoid it.
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The Times They Are A-Changin (Flow Club)
Episode Summary
Facing unforeseen challenges is inevitable, even with meticulous fundraising planning. Ricky Yean, co-founder and CEO of Flow Club, discovered this firsthand. Initially aiming to develop a consumer-social product, Ricky encountered an unexpected obstacle when the COVID-19 pandemic struck during his fundraising preparations. Despite the adversity, Ricky shares his remarkable journey of adapting to the changing landscape and employing ingenious fundraising tactics to secure a significant investment for fueling the growth of Flow Club.
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TBC: VC Anxiety - Why Am I Seeing This Deal?
Ever wonder what’s the first thing that comes to mind for investors when they see your deal?
Aside from curiosity, anxiety creeps up on them, too.
One of the biggest anxieties that cross investors' minds? “Why am I seeing this deal?”
Two things they’re considering - are they seeing your deal because it came from a good source… or are they seeing your deal because it was rejected by other investors.
In today’s episode, Jason gives us a peek inside the mind of investors - and how fundraisers could better understand this element of investor psychology.
Tune in and learn more about this investor anxiety and how you can leverage it in the best way possible!
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TBC: Pitch The Circle
As founders, it’s normal to want to show investors that you are worth it - that you are an expert in your field and that your company means something.
This is the main reason why a lot of founders make the mistake of overcomplicating their pitch. You try to show the value of your company without realizing that there’s unnecessary complexity attached to it.
In today’s episode, Jason talks about why you should not be doing this.Find out what “pitch the circle” means, and how this relates to the way you deliver your pitch.
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TBC: The Dirty Secret of Thesis-driven Firms
Thesis-driven firms have been on the rise for the past few years.
These firms have a specific area of focus - one they use as a main driver for their marketing.
Because of this, some founders have a hard time in finding the “right” firm they’d want to invest in their business.
But did you know there's a dirty little secret behind these theses?In today’s episode, Jason reveals a secret behind thesis-driven firms - and what you can do with that information.
Find out this secret and get some actionable advice for your fundraising now!
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Finding The 'Right' Problem (Othership)
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Robbie Bent, CEO and Co-Founder of Othership, had a challenging journey in fundraising and finding his true passion. Despite his initial setbacks, he persevered with a strong drive to succeed. However, he eventually realized that his mindset was hindering his progress. After learning from his mistakes and undergoing a significant mindset shift, Robbie found himself in a new industry, tackling a problem that aligned perfectly with his passion and expertise.
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TBC: Cold Intros vs. Warm Intros
Introductions hold incredible power in the world of fundraising.
Pulling a good network together and getting to know new people takes effort and time. But you know what? It’s a hundred percent worth it.
You’ll find out why in this episode, where Jason breaks down the importance of introductions - both cold and warm, and how it basically forms the backbone of early-stage fundraising.
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TBC: The most famous pass ever
Rejections. Passes. Declined proposals.
These things are inevitable in any fundraising story – so as early as possible, it’s best to prepare yourself for what’s to come.
Because no matter how hard you prepare and how much effort you exert, there will still be people looking at you with doubt and criticism.
In this episode, Jason tells the story of one of the most famous ‘pass’ stories ever, and how it affected the founder’s game plan in continuing forward with his journey.
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TBC: Rounds are going CRAZY fast...
Everybody has their own timeline. Some succeed early on their journey, while others go on for so long that they feel that success is too far away.
But the thing in entrepreneurship is - you never know what to expect. Things might go your way at a very, very unexpected time.
In this episode, Jason shares one of the craziest, fastest fundraising rounds that happened right before his eyes - getting a signed term sheet within just 8 days.In this episode, Jason tells the story of one of the most famous ‘pass’ stories ever, and how it affected the founder’s game plan in continuing forward with his journey.
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TBC: Narrative strategies and why they're important
Mastering your company’s narrative is one of the most vital things that you should have when starting any business. It’s what sets you apart from all the other competitors that are trying to solve the same problem as you do.
In the world of entrepreneurship, having strategies about what and how you tell your story is necessary so you can be sure that you will really reach your target audience in the best way possible.
In this episode, Jason talks about exactly that - what are these strategies, why do you need them, and how you are going to create them yourself.
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TBC: You should share your wins
With all the social media platforms at our fingertips, everyone can stay updated about any and everything.
People consume content on social media on a daily basis - and as we know, individuals nowadays are heavily influenced by what they see online.
And as founders/fundraisers, you should definitely take advantage of this.
In this episode, Jason talks about why you should post and share your wins on social media, how it benefits you, and how even small actions can create a huge impact in your fundraising journey.
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TBC: FOMO - a helluva drug
Ever heard of a good drug?
And no, what I’m talking about is probably not what you’re thinking… it’s the fear of missing out.
In the eyes of founders and fundraisers, FOMO is a feeling you want potential investors to sense deeply.
Curious? Tune in to this episode and hear more about the benefits of using FOMO as a strategy in getting them on board with your company.
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TBC: Red Flag - solution looking for problems
Red flags are warnings that there’s possible danger ahead - so when you see one, it’s best to turn around and change your direction.
In fundraising, there are many red flags that investors look out for. We’ve already mentioned one of them in our past episodes: a company that is a solution looking for a problem.
In this episode, Jason elaborates on a specific red flag he commonly sees in startups, and how you can avoid falling into that trap.
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TBC: Warm up meetings with investors
When should you start taking meetings with investors?
If you think you should wait until you’ve already started raising money to reach out, then you’ve got it quite wrong.
Ever heard of warm-up meetings? If not, then you’re in for a treat!
In this episode, Jason talks about the importance of getting introduced and talking to investors way before the start of your fundraising journey - and how your approach should look like.
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TBC: The different roles at a VC
Adjusting to whichever investor you’re talking to is necessary to get the most out of any conversation. Understanding where they are coming from will help you know exactly what approach to use.
In the fundraising world, we all know that every single person is unique - people all have different mindsets, motivations, and end goals, all of which affect their decision-making process.
In this episode, Jason expands on the connection between selling and fundraising. Knowing what type of investor you’re talking to—and tailoring your approach accordingly—can help you succeed in your fundraising journey.
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TBC: Fundraising like a salesperson
Selling. Fundraising. Selling. Fundraising.
Are they related? What’s the connection? Is the knowledge of one a requirement for the other?
In today’s episode, Jason expounds on these two concepts, and how their dynamics work together in the world of fundraising. Look out for some helpful tips that you can apply to your own fundraising process.
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TBC: The benefits of intense fundraise prep
Have you ever wondered how essential it is to put in a lot of energy and effort into a process?
We sometimes focus so much on our end goal that we tend to forget that the preparation required is equally as important, and sometimes even the highlight of the entire ride.
In this episode, let’s take a quick look at how important it is to focus on the entire process itself of fundraising, which, when done well, can be transformational for you as an entrepreneur.
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TBC: Should I stage my VC convos in tiers?
When you’re at the point of scheduling meetings with investors, that’s when you’re most likely to feel overwhelmed.
Should you categorize your investors? Who should you talk to first? What if you mess up? How do you know you are doing the right thing?
All these questions swamp your mind and all of a sudden, you now have tons of meetings to prepare for.
But worry not! In this episode, Jason lays out a critical tip that every fundraiser should know by heart, especially new ones, when it comes to investor meetings.
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TBC: Who should set valuation?
There’s always a gray area when it comes to setting the valuation for a business during the fundraising process.
The big question is always… WHO?
Is it the fundraiser, the investor, or is it agreed between the two? What’s the basis? How is it determined?
In this episode, Jason shares his take on who should set the valuations and explains why he thinks that way.
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TBC: Why you should learn investor language
Mastering language has got to be one of the most important psychological tools anyone can utilize and benefit from - including and especially for fundraisers.
Speaking and understanding the same language of people you work with can work wonders when it comes to making connections and raising funds.
In this episode, Jason talks about the critical importance of learning your investors’ language and how vital it is for your process, especially if you want to win at the game of fundraising.
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TBC: A thought on decks and appendices
One of the most vital processes before facing investors is building the perfect pitch deck.
There is a tough balance to find with decks. You don’t want to be too short and lack the information an investor needs to get excited. You also don’t want to be too long and overwhelm the reader with data.
In this episode, Jason talks about pitch decks - particularly, his favorite part of it, appendices - and why it’s an important part of your pitch deck.
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TBC: Don't Be A Science Project
Are you a problem looking for a solution, or a solution looking for a problem?
Pondering this is vital for entrepreneurs, especially for first timers who are just establishing the core of their business. While it’s easy to get lost in the world of entrepreneurship, it’s also worth it to spend time thinking about the real “why” of whatever you’re working on.
In this episode, Jason talks about the difference between these two - a science project and a business.
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Fundraising Holiday Blues (Grapevine)
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Fundraising for software that supports charitable giving started off as a challenge for Grapevine CEO Emily Rasmussen. After unlocking the fundraising story that would gain traction, she ran into another challenge. The year-end holidays disrupted her momentum and threatened to sabotage an exciting round. Emily shares how she weathered the storm and the important lessons she learned about the impact of calendar timing when raising.
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If at First You Don't Succeed (Humming Homes)
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Adeel Mallick, the co-founder and CEO of Humming Homes, had the perfect background to start a company and lead a fundraise. Experience at startup studios, an MBA, and stints at top venture capital firms had him setup to knock the first fundraise for his startup out of the water. When things didn't go as planned, Adeel had to reflect, regroup, and recommit to the process to get his company the seed funding it needed to scale.
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The Culture of Preemptive Rounds (Neuro-ID)
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Jack Alton was a startup vet before he was recruited to join Neuro-ID as its CEO in 2016. His requirements to join included headquartering the company in Montana and building a remote first culture. Back then those pursuits were not only rare but considered flaws. 5 years later, they would be come major reasons for Canapi Ventures to preempt Neuro-ID's Series B round.
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Catching a Steady Wave🏄
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In 2016, Guy Friedman was a successful startup founder with an exit. Most would think that would make raising money for his next company SteadyMD a breeze. Instead, none of his prior investors decided to back him and he was on a familiar grind to getting funding. Fast forward to 2020 and Guy was steadily growing his core business when a wave hit in the form of acceleration towards telemedicine. All of the sudden he was surfing and fundraising became a very very different experience.
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The Foreign Language of Fundraising
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Parker Treacy created his first successful company in the United States without raising venture capital. For his second company, he would need to learn two completely foreign languages to be successful as he set out to launch a company in Brazil and fundraise. Eventually, Parker became fluent in both Portuguese and the language of venture capital as he built his business Cobli and raised over $40MM.
Topics Discussed
- Early struggles with Portuguese
- Learning he would have to raise venture capital
- Lessons he learned about the fundraising process
- Differences between the Series A and Series B
- Landing the Series B
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- Reach out to us on social or email me directly at jason@fundedpod.com if you have any questions or would like to share your story with us!
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Learning the Fundraising Dance
Episode Summary
Erin Carpenter grew up focused on becoming an entertainer with classical training as a ballerina. Along the way, an embarrassing uniform mishap as a young dancer and continued frustrations throughout her career drove her to embrace an entrepreneurial fire that led to starting Nude Barre. For this professional dancer, learning the fundraising dance was a struggle. After 10 years of bootstrapping and failing to raise money, she finally figured out the steps and eventually raised Seed capital from the likes of Serena Williams, Whitney Wolfe Herd, Jason Calacanis, and Freestyle Capital.
Listen to learn what helped her find the way and launch the next phase of growth in her business.
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Topics Discussed
- Early childhood entrepreneurial instincts
- Wanting to be an entertainer
- Her embarrassing moment
- Seeing an opportunity in her personal problem with dance tights
- 10 years of bootstrapping
- Pitching Serena Williams and Whitney Wolfe Herd
- Joining Jason Calacanis' accelerator
- Closing funding from Freestyle
Resources Mentioned
- Check out nudebarre.com for bodywear essentials in all shades
- Adamant Ventures
- Fundraising Fieldnotes Newsletter
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Nude Barre
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- Reach out to us on social or email me directly at jason@fundedpod.com if you have any questions or would like to share your story with us!
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- If you’re fundraising, make sure you send your materials via a document sharing tool. Even if they weren’t our presenting sponsor, we’d still recommend you use DocSend - www.docsend.com/funded
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Investor Psychology 101
Episode Summary
Nicole Emrani Green's journey from the rambunctious daughter of Persian immigrants to venture-backed CEO had twists and turns. Surprisingly, her first career in psychotherapy gave her some of the tools to help advance herself as a leader and successfully close a $4MM Seed round for her company Givingli. Listen to the story as she describes the way she's learned the startup ropes as an outsider and the feeling of a past rejection she's now grown to be proud of.
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Topics Discussed
- Nicole's "bossy" childhood
- Discovering her passion for therapy
- A helpful "big brother" advisor
- Being rejected by the Yellow accelerator :(
- Being accepted by the Yellow accelerator :)
Resources Mentioned
- Check out Givingli.com for great digital gifting options
- Adamant Ventures
- Fundraising Fieldnotes Newsletter
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Givingli
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Stayin' Alive🎶
Episode Summary
Matt Pohlson, co-founder and CEO of Omaze, has had one of the most death defying startup journeys ever. Time and time again, his company has been on the brink of death, only to be saved by Matt’s persistence and never-quit attitude. While most involved nearly running out of funds, one experience involved his own near death experience as he flatlined on an ER bed with his family surrounding him. Persistence brought him back from the brink and eventually back to Omaze where he used an even stronger belief in their mission to lead a Series B fundraise in March of 2020 just as COVID began impacting the world.
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Topics Discussed
- Brian talks about convincing Brian Cranston to work with them [1:59]
- The importance of storytelling [4:06]
- Raising from Firstmark Capital [6:05]
- Almost dying in the ER [9:14]
- Raising the Series B for Omaze [20:38]
- COVID hits during the raise [22:36]
- Advice from Matt [28:38]
- Debrief with Producer Olivia about persistence
Resources Mentioned
- Check out some of the great experiences on Omaze.com
- Omaze Insights Pack
- Adamant Ventures
- Fundraising Fieldnotes Newsletter
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Omaze
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- If you’re fundraising, make sure you send your materials via a document sharing tool. Even if they weren’t our presenting sponsor, we’d still recommend you use DocSend - www.docsend.com/funded
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Good fundraising for a “good business”
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Kameale Terry never wanted to be an entrepreneur, but eventually a problem she saw first hand in the electric vehicle industry drew her into starting ChargerHelp! From the beginning, she was less concerned with the hype cycle of startup trends and more focused on what she describes as “good business.” This allowed her to weather the storm of confusing and sometimes conflicting startup advice and the struggle to find a lead to eventually find herself in a super oversubscribed seed round.
Remember to grab the insights pack on this episode at fundedpod.com/chargerhelp.
Topics Discussed
- Kameale talks about her early views on entrepreneurism [3:36]
- ChargerHelp!'s accelerator path [8:22]
- Kameale talks about fundraising as an underrepresented founder [14:22]
- Kameale's tips for founders [29:05]
- Jason breaks down the episode and discussion concepts with show producer, Olivia Reingold [31:07]
Resources Mentioned
- ChargerHelp!
- Grid110
- LACI
- Rent-a-Romper
- ChargerHelp! Insights Pack
- Adamant Ventures
- Fundraising Fieldnotes Newsletter
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ChargerHelp!
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Networking hard or hardly networking?
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Zach Bruhnke, co-founder and CEO of HMBradley, had a shot at startup glory with his first fintech company Spout. After investor skepticism caused him to throw in the towel, he vowed not to have his own convictions be swayed in future companies. Zach shares how a crazy commitment to the vision with HMBradley as well as a natural approach to building relationships led to both company and fundraising success.
Remember to grab the insights pack on this episode at fundedpod.com/hmbradley.
Topics Discussed
- Zach talks about his earliest memories of being an entrepreneur [2:34]
- Zach details the first venture that he worked on and his attempts at fundraising [5:26]
- Zach's advice for founders [11:55]
- Spout's exit options [15:47]
- Zach recounts the moment that he got his first term sheet for HMBradley[32:01]
- HMBradley's "accidental" Series A [34:23]
- Jason breaks down the episode and discussion concepts with show producer, Olivia Reingold [45:26]
Resources Mentioned
- Y Combinator
- Paul Graham
- HMBradley
- Acrew Capital
- Morty (Andy Bauch)
- HMBradley Insights Pack
- Adamant Ventures
- Fundraising Fieldnotes Newsletter
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HMBradley
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From YC darling to fundraising powerhouse
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For the three years between her graduation from Y Combinator to her splashy $50MM Series A raise from Sequoia, Christina Cacioppo and her company Vanta kept a low profile. Back in 2018, they had been working in a space few people were talking about around Silicon Valley. SOC2 compliance for startups hardly got people excited. Then, almost out of nowhere, came the announcement that Vanta had raised $50MM from Sequoia Capital. Christina shares how she got to this point and how much impact YC had on the process.
Remember to grab the insights pack on this episode at fundedpod.com/vanta.
Topics Discussed
- Christina talks about her initial career aspirations [3:20]
- Jason asks Christina to detail the genesis of Vanta [8:42]
- Vanta's YC pitch [21:21]
- Christina talks about Vanta's hockey stick growth in 2020 [33:58]
- Christina recounts the moment that she got her first term sheet [52:17]
- Jason breaks down the episode and discussion concepts with show producer, Olivia Reingold [31:07]
Resources Mentioned
- Vanta
- Union Square Ventures
- Dropbox
- Y Combinator
- Sequoia Capital
- Vanta Insights Pack
- Adamant Ventures
- Fundraising Fieldnotes Newsletter
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Vanta
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Acting like a master fundraiser
Episode Summary
Before starting Yac, Justin Mitchell had zero network in venture capital, didn’t know the insider terms, and was based out of small town Florida. None of this would point to someday raising a Series A round of funding from a top venture capital firm, but that’s what he did. The key he tells us was focusing on meeting the right people, building great product, and leaning on his thespian roots.
Remember to grab the insights pack on this episode at fundedpod.com/yac.
Topics Discussed
- What exactly is Yac? [2:23]
- Justin’s roots as an actor [3:32]
- How Justin’s drama teacher’s improv game made him a more dynamic speaker [5:19]
- Jason explains the difference between a salesmen and a zealot [7:52]
- Justin explains Yac’s strategy toward fundraising narrative [9:33]
- How Twitter led to money and a strong network [13:52]
- Justin talks about opportunistically raising a round when the market was frothy [19:48]
- Justin talks about raising a Series A despite not having the most robust metrics in hand [24:58]
- How all founders should handle getting a “no” from a VC [29:26]
- Justin talks about how he doesn’t actually use a deck on investor calls! [35:47]
- Hear the actual call where GGV let the Yac team know that they’d be leading their Series A [41:56]
- Justin’s advice to other founders out there [45:52]
- Jason breaks down the episode and discussion concepts with show producer, Olivia Reingold [49:57]
Resources Mentioned
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- Reach out to us on social or email me directly at jason@fundedpod.com if you have any questions or would like to share your story with us!
- Subscribe to the Funded newsletter at funded.substack.com
- If you’re fundraising, make sure you send your materials via a document sharing tool. Even if they weren’t our presenting sponsor, we’d still recommend you use DocSend - www.docsend.com/funded
- Vanta helps companies get SOC2 certified with an automated platform trusted by over 800 SaaS companies. Cut down this complex and time consuming process from months to weeks by using Vanta. Funded listeners get $1000 off their service by going to vanta.com/funded
Confidence is KEY ...I think?
Episode Summary
Laura Del Beccaro, the Founder of Sora, looks like the most VC-backable, first time founder ever. She went to a top university, was a software engineer at a scaled startup, and even did a stint at a top VC firm. But after pulling together an all-star pre-seed round fairly quickly, Laura found out how difficult fundraising can be when you’re no longer a “hot deal” as she tried to raise her subsequent round. Laura had to dig deep to find the confidence to unlock VC dollars even while her company’s numbers were less than confidence inspiring.
Remember to grab the insights pack on this episode at fundedpod.com/sora.
Topics Discussed
- Laura details how her competitive roots started at a young age [2:45]
- How Laura leveraged optionality to dictate her career path [4:29]
- Hear how Laura’s first round of capital got started with the help of a legendary angel [10:06]
- The importance of giving underrepresented investors and founders a voice [14:51]
- Laura embarks on her second round of raising capital, which happened to be sparked by discovering a spreadsheet error [19:58]
- How Laura dealt with rejections and what she learned from them [26:57]
- How creating a sense of urgency can help AND hurt your raise [37:19]
- Laura’s advice to first-time and underrepresented founders [44:08]
- Jason breaks down the episode and discussion concepts with show producer, Olivia Reingold [47:20]
Resources Mentioned
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Laura Del Beccaro
Sora
Funded
Jason Yeh (host)
Contact Us
- Reach out to us on social or email me directly at jason@fundedpod.com if you have any questions or would like to share your story with us!
- Subscribe to the Funded newsletter at funded.substack.com
- If you’re fundraising, make sure you send your materials via a document sharing tool. Even if they weren’t our presenting sponsor, we’d still recommend you use DocSend - www.docsend.com/funded
- Grain is an awesome tool if you spend all your time on Zoom calls like we do. It helps take notes and save amazing moments from your calls in easily shareable clips. (https://grain.co/funded)
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The Secret Science of Fundraising (Part 2 of 2)
Episode Summary
From the start of our conversation with Sam Corcos from Levels, it was obvious there would be too much sauce for just one episode. In this second half of our 2-part series, Sam begins by sharing details around a large key to his success - his very large cap table. Afterwards, we discuss specifics around his approach to attracting a $12MM seed round led by Andreessen Horowitz and how newcomers to the sport of fundraising might fare employing similar tactics.
We wrap this episode as we always do with a debrief, but this time include a special guest who had a front row seat to all the action.
Live Q&A on Clubhouse!! In response to the flurry of questions sent in by curious listeners wanting to know more about Sam (fundraising and otherwise), we've decided to host a live Q&A after show on Clubhouse. We'll be announcing the timing on Twitter so stay tuned!
Topics Discussed
- Sam’s unique strategy of utilizing stacked notes/SAFES [2:28]
- Leveraging investors for feedback [6:13]
- Sam’s theory on how time does not scale, but content does [8:28]
- How Levels embraces transparency during a fundraise [10:50]
- How to time your next fundraise [17:17]
- Sam looks back on his relationship with Jeff Jordan (a16z) [20:45]
- How to manage your monthly updates to investors [25:08]
- Jason breaks down the episode and discussion concepts with show producer, Olivia Reingold, and a very special guest [29:09]
Resources Mentioned
- “Why you should never have a data room…” by Mark Suster
- “Invest in lines, not dots” by Mark Suster
- Levels’ secret master plan
- Andreessen Horowitz
- Awesome People Ventures
- Floodgate
- Adamant Ventures
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Levels
Funded
Jason Yeh (host)
Contact Us
- Reach out to us on social or email me directly at jason@fundedpod.com if you have any questions or would like to share your story with us!
- Subscribe to the Funded newsletter at funded.substack.com
- If you’re fundraising, make sure you send your materials via a document sharing tool. Even if they weren’t our presenting sponsor, we’d still recommend you use DocSend - www.docsend.com/funded
- Grain is an awesome tool if you spend all your time on Zoom calls like we do. It helps take notes and save amazing moments from your calls in easily shareable clips - grain.co/funded
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The Secret Science of Fundraising (Part 1 of 2)
Episode Summary
Much like the "secret master plan" for his company Levels, Sam Corcos openly talks about what he was able to decipher when it comes to the science of fundraising. This is exciting because fundraising approaches have traditionally been shared with tribal knowledge, feel-based language. In this conversation, Sam talks about how how he decided to follow his training as a scientist rather than rely on fundraising folklore. The result was a data driven process that has left even the most experienced investors speechless. Part 1 of this 2 part series focuses on how he built the base for his approach and features inspiration for 2021 goal setting.
Topics Discussed
- Sam's background[2:11]
- Sam’s first experience starting and running a company [4:52]
- The influence of the On Deck fellowship [6:58]
- The early origins of Levels [8:45]
- Transitioning from CTO to leading fundraising pitches [12:27]
- Sam’s thesis on networks [15:38]
- How the Levels co-founders vetted potential funds [21:47]
- How personal relationships led to an angel army [25:57]
- Sam’s goal of keeping in touch with 1,000 people per quarter [26:43]
- Jason breaks down the episode and discussion concepts with show producer, Olivia Reingold [30:00]
Resources Mentioned
- Levels’ secret master plan
- Docsend - www.docsend.com/funded
- Grapevine - www.grapevine.org
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Levels
Funded
Jason Yeh (host)
Contact Us
- Reach out to us on social or email me directly at jason@fundedpod.com if you have any questions or would like to share your story with us!
- Subscribe to the Funded newsletter at funded.substack.com
If you’re fundraising, make sure you send your materials via a document sharing tool. Even if they weren’t our presenting sponsor, we’d still recommend you use DocSend - www.docsend.com/funded
Also, group giving is an amazing way to bring teams closer together and give back. If you already are a part of a group that supports charities together or if you run an organization that is looking for a positive team building activity, we highly recommend you start a giving circle on Grapevine for FREE (www.grapevine.org)
From rags to riches
Episode Summary
Have you ever heard the advice “dress for the job you want not the one you have”? For Topper Luciani, that was tough advice to follow because it meant wearing an old t-shirt from Goodwill even while asking fancy venture capitalists for millions of dollars. In this episode, we hear how Topper learned the importance of being your authentic self while raising money and how he somehow managed to save his company after one of the most devastating curveballs in fundraising - a pulled term sheet.
Topics Discussed
- Selling ties and the textile recycling business [3:08]
- How Topper attempted to raise money for his first (failed) venture [5:35]
- The origins of Goodfair (Topper’s POV) [7:49]
- Jason’s overview of Goodfair’s beginnings [12:39]
- The moment the original Goodfair Seed term sheet was pulled [15:04]
- Topper brushes off adversity and hits the fundraising trail again [17:31]
- Topper achieves another term sheet from an “inside” [19:59]
- Topper leverages the term sheet to fill out the rest of the round [24:22]
- Topper’s advice to founders based on his experience [25:59]
- Jason breaks down the episode and discussion concepts with show producer, Olivia Reingold [31:56]
Resources Mentioned
- Shop some amazing thrifted clothing at Goodfair.com
- Report on the resale market from ThredUp / Global Data
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Goodfair
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Jason Yeh (host)
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- Reach out to us on social or email me directly at jason@fundedpod.com if you have any questions or would like to share your story with us!
- Subscribe to the Funded newsletter at funded.substack.com
If you’re fundraising, make sure you send your materials via a document sharing tool. Even if they weren’t our presenting sponsor, we’d still recommend you use DocSend - www.docsend.com/funded
A different type of funding and a different type of “no”
Episode Summary
Lindsay McCormick, founder of Bite Toothpaste Bits, wants you to know there are alternatives to taking venture capital. She created a multimillion dollar business and funded its growth almost entirely through customer purchases. This show is an honest discussion about the alternatives to venture capital. You’ll learn why even though Lindsay’s email inbox is full of investment offers, she turns them away.
Topics Discussed
- Lindsay’s ah-ha moment behind Bite [6:43]
- The drive to produce Bite [9:33]
- How she initially got the cash to buy equipment, like a tableting machine [13:48]
- What she already knew about venture capital and how it influenced her decisions [17:55]
- The point that Bite started to take off and [21:17]
- Problems that come with success [ 22:37]
- Saying “no” on Shark Tank [34:39]
- Advice Lindsay would give to founders based on her experience starting a company and thinking about funding her business [38:46]
- Charities she supports through Bite like Beauty 2 the Streetz [40:17]
- Debrief with my producer, Olivia, where go into detail about the different funding decisions Lindsay made [43:06]
Resources Mentioned
- Australia Wildlife Relief Fund [41:24]
- The charity Lindsay and Bite support on weekends in Skid Row: Beauty 2 the Streetz [40:54]
- The Gentle Barn where Bite has a cow they adopted [41:47]
- The new champagne flavor from Bite [42:37]
Calls-to-Action
- Reduce your impact and try out Bite Toothpaste - www.bitetoothpastebits.com
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Bite
Funded
Jason Yeh (host)
Contact Us
- Reach out to us on social or email me directly at jason@fundedpod.com if you have any questions or would like to share your story with us!
- Subscribe to the Funded newsletter at funded.substack.com
If you’re fundraising, make sure you send your materials via a document sharing tool. Even if they weren’t our presenting sponsor, we’d still recommend you use DocSend - www.docsend.com/funded
Sex sells, but does it raise money?
Episode Summary
Investors like patterns. They’re either explicitly or subconsciously motivated to back businesses that look, sound, or feel familiar and comfortable. That’s why Isharna Walsh, founder of sexual wellness app Coral, had such a daunting task. For her, raising venture capital meant guiding investors through the uncomfortable task of talking about their sex lives and convincing them to back an unfamiliar profile, a minority woman with no ivy league degrees.
Topics Discussed
- Isharna discusses her background and the moment she had the idea for Coral [3:27]
- Did Isharna know she needed Coral to be a venture-backed business? [5:19]
- Describing what Coral is its opportunity to impact the world [9:23]
- How Isharna tried her best to make her story match more patterns for investors [13:06]
- Challenges raising money for a business that is risque as a woman [14:52]
- Talking about the crazy statistics around who controls venture capital dollars in the United States [18:19]
- Her realization around who would understand her business and be open to funding it [20:55]
- Meeting her lead investor [22:12]
- A really crappy meeting [23:44]
- Describing the moment she found out she found out someone would lead her round [29:51]
- An important message for underrepresented founders [37:34]
- The blooper reel that comes from trying to get investors to put money into a company focused on sex [40:08]
- Debrief with producer Olivia focused on how important pattern matching is to investors [43:53]
Resources Mentioned
- Coral Website
- Coral iOS App
- Coral Android App
- DocSend report The Funding Divide, which covers the disparity between male and female led companies when it comes to fundraising outcomes [43:13]
Calls-to-Action
- Check out Coral - getcoral.co
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Coral
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Jason Yeh (host)
Contact Us
- Reach out to us on social or email me directly at jason@fundedpod.com if you have any questions or would like to share your story with us!
- Subscribe to the Funded newsletter at funded.substack.com
If you’re fundraising, make sure you send your materials via a document sharing tool. Even if they weren’t our presenting sponsor, we’d still recommend you use DocSend - www.docsend.com/funded
How to tell a story worth $140 million dollars
Episode Summary
Anthemos Georgiades, founder of Zumper, perfected his pitch the way most founders do: through trial and error. This show is about storytelling and all the elements that go into telling the perfect fundraising story. Anthemos deals with a difficult start to his tale having to manage “signaling risk” as well missteps with his deck and an overall lack of focus on the way to raising over $140 million dollars.
Topics Discussed
- Anthemos describes his ambitions growing up [1:43]
- Describing the elements that made his series A more difficult [4:36]
- What was the catalyst to have them go out ot raise [6:15]
- Anthemos describes how little confidence he had around the fundraising process before he went out for his A round [8:37]
- Where did Anth get support during these times? [10:37]
- Anth makes a big mistake with his deck early on and gets away with it [14:22]
- A tough investor meeting he remembers [17:22]
- How he managed feedback and advice from prospective investors [19:56]
- Anth talks about how many no’s he’s gotten [23:49]
- Chatting about the stress leading up to his fundraise and describing the signaling risk he had to manage [24:50]
- Anth describes when he got the call telling him that Kleiner Perkins was going to invest [29:38]
- Anth tells us what some lessons he shares with founders are [33:20]
- Debrief with my producer Olivia talking about some of the terms used and describing in greater detail why “signaling risk” was such a big deal [38:04]
Resources Mentioned
If you’re in the market for housing, you should check out Zumper:
- Zumper website
- Padmapper website
- Zumper also has some of the best content marketing around real estate ever. Check it out!
Calls-to-Action
- Check out Zumper (zumper.com) and Padmapper (padmapper.com)
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Zumper
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- Reach out to us on social or email me directly at jason@fundedpod.com if you have any questions or would like to share your story with us!
- Subscribe to the Funded newsletter at funded.substack.com
If you’re fundraising, make sure you send your materials via a document sharing tool. Even if they weren’t our presenting sponsor, we’d still recommend you use DocSend - www.docsend.com/funded
Coming Soon: Funded
In this trailer, hear the background for what will be an amazing season of conversations that show what it takes to get a startup funded.
Intriguing quotes from the founders of Zumper, Fama, TRNDS Sports, and more tease some of the topics that will be covered.
Ep 5: What’s the best smartphone camera?
The new AirPods Pro by Apple
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One of the best cancelling headphones available
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AirPods Pro will be available on October 30th
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News #1: The AirPods Pro are announced
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Ep 4: The best noise-cancelling headphones of 2020
The new AirPods Pro by Apple
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AirPods Pro will be available on October 30th
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Ep 3: MacBook Pro 16’’ vs. Surface Laptop 3
The new AirPods Pro by Apple
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AirPods Pro will be available on October 30th
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News #1: The AirPods Pro are announced
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Ep 2: Interview with Elon Musk, CEO of Tesla
The new AirPods Pro by Apple
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AirPods Pro will be available on October 30th
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News #1: The AirPods Pro are announced
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Ep 1: Introducing the new season of Radio Podcast
The new AirPods Pro by Apple
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One of the best cancelling headphones available
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AirPods Pro will be available on October 30th
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News #1: The AirPods Pro are announced
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