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Funded - How They Raised Millions admnt
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The tech media loves a splashy funding announcement - millions of dollars injected into a hot startup primed to become a unicorn. But what about the work behind those headlines? Host Jason Yeh, a former VC and venture-backed startup founder, talks with entrepreneurs about how they raised the capital to launch world-changing startups. Their conversations uncover incredible stories including cautionary tales, inspirational memories, and even some insightful tips. Keep up with us on social @fundedpod to learn more.
Funded is presented by our good friends at Vanta, the leading automated security and compliance platform.
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TBC82: Understanding VC Signals
VC signals can be tricky. A lot of them are deeply intertwined with social dynamics and can change investor interest in a matter of seconds.
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TBC81: Answering Your Questions About Getting Passed On
Welcome back to The Backchannel! In this episode, we're trying out a new format where we dive into your burning questions about how founders should navigate investor passes.
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The Story Behind Incognia's Pivot & How it Led Them to Raise $45.6M
When life throws you tough times, you only have two options: to give up or find a solution.
Today's guest felt slightly differently when they ran into some truly unexpected situations... they decided there was actually only one option: find a solution and move forward. -
TBC80: Why Monthly Investor Newsletters Might Be a Bad Idea for Founders
In this episode of The Backchannel, Jason pushes back at the common practice of founders sending out monthly investor newsletter updates.
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TBC: Is Silicon Valley Still the Place to Be for Startups? (TBC79)
In this episode of The Backchannel, the host Jason dives into an article from the Bay Area Council Economic Institute, which talks about Silicon Valley's current state, investment trends, and workforce changes.
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The Story Behind Lex's $5.6M Seed Round (Jennifer Lewis / Lex - Ep 42)
In this episode, we dive into the unpredictable world of startups, where the only constant is change. Joining us is Jennifer Lewis, co-founder and CEO of Lex, a pioneering social app for the LGBTQ community. Jennifer shares her rollercoaster journey through the venture-backed startup landscape, a path filled with highs and lows, trials, and significant growth.