124 episodes

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.

Funded - How They Raised Millions admnt

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    • 5.0 • 112 Ratings

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.

    TBC: How I Work - For Easily Distracted Founders (TBC77)

    TBC: How I Work - For Easily Distracted Founders (TBC77)

    In this episode of The Backchannel, the host launches a new series called "How I Work," exploring strategies for productivity.

    • 8 min
    The Journey of Ian Swanson Starting 3 Venture-Backed Successes (Ian Swanson / Protect AI)

    The Journey of Ian Swanson Starting 3 Venture-Backed Successes (Ian Swanson / Protect AI)

    What makes someone a successful founder?

    Is it how much revenue they're able to generate? How well they lead their company and their employees? How many investors they're able to land?

    Those all play a role ... but the real answer is probably more nuanced and certainly harder to pinpoint.

    • 1 hr 6 min
    TBC: Why Every Founder Needs Third-Party Feedback (TBC76)

    TBC: Why Every Founder Needs Third-Party Feedback (TBC76)

    In this episode of The Backchannel, the host emphasizes the critical role of third-party feedback in the fundraising process for entrepreneurs.

    • 4 min
    TBC: Pro Tip for VC's - The Personal Newsletter (TBC75)

    TBC: Pro Tip for VC's - The Personal Newsletter (TBC75)

    In this episode, the host shares the power of personal newsletters for VC's, shedding light on investor psychology and fundraising strategies.

    • 8 min
    How Nancy Xu Raised $10M for Moonhub (Nancy Xu / Moonhub - Ep 40)

    How Nancy Xu Raised $10M for Moonhub (Nancy Xu / Moonhub - Ep 40)

    Join us on a journey through the winding roads of entrepreneurship with our guest, Nancy Xu, the Founder & CEO of Moonhub.

    • 53 min
    TBC: How & Why to Get a Technical Co-founder (TBC74)

    TBC: How & Why to Get a Technical Co-founder (TBC74)

    In this episode, our host covers the importance of having a technical co-founder for non-technical founders and how to go about finding one.

    • 5 min

Customer Reviews

5.0 out of 5
112 Ratings

112 Ratings

KT_💋 ,

Great actionable insights

Was reccomended by one of my investors & grateful for it.
Incredible content & relatable.
Keep them coming!

SarahStoker ,

Great listen

Great vibes, really informative. Keep it up! 🤘

Yazer7 ,

Fundraising genius

Jason and his guests bring forth digestible knowledge and tangible takeaways that leave the listener feeling so empowered!

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