Next Round Ready

Christopher Hines
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Next Round Ready is where founders learn to leverage content instead of waiting to raise capital. Host Chris Hines has recorded 100+ conversations with investors across the venture ecosystem, sharing what actually builds fundability — long before the pitch.

  1. 4d ago

    The Content-Driven Fundraising Blueprint

    In this solo episode, Chris breaks down the content-driven fundraising blueprint for pre-seed and seed founders. Drawing from two years of investor interviews and his work as a scout for multiple VC firms, he explains why fundraising is really about re...

  2. Aug 24

    How Investors Use AI to Evaluate Startups

    Sarah Romanko, an investor at Geek Ventures, shares her unconventional journey from real estate to venture capital — a path that involved leaving a stable job, moving back home with her parents, and taking a leap with no Plan B. She and host Chris Hine...

    How Investors Use AI to Evaluate Startups

  3. Aug 17

    The Other Side of the Cap Table: What VCs Really Look For — with Marcos Gonzalez

    Chris sits down with Marcos Gonzalez, founding partner of Vamos Ventures, to pull back the curtain on what it's really like to run a venture capital fund. Marcos shares why being a VC is less about writing checks and more about building a business — fr...

    The Other Side of the Cap Table: What VCs Really Look For — with Marcos Gonzalez

  4. Aug 10

    What Adam Spector Looks for in Founders

    In this episode, host Chris sits down with Adam Spector — four-time founder, 200+ startup investor, and CEO of Chore — to talk about the future of money, what it really means to build a startup, and why founders are their own worst enemy. Adam Spector,...

    What Adam Spector Looks for in Founders

  5. Jul 27

    From Startup Founder to Venture Investor: The Journey of Matt Wilson of Allied VC

    Explore Matt Wilson’s transition from entrepreneur to investor, his key pivots, and lessons learned along the way. Discover how his diverse experiences and continuous learning shape his approach to venture funding and founder support. 00:00 - Introduct...

    From Startup Founder to Venture Investor: The Journey of Matt Wilson of Allied VC

  6. Jul 20

    Building Diversity and Visibility in Venture Capital: An Inside Look with Henri Pierre-Jacques of Harlem Capital

    Building Diversity and Visibility in Venture Capital: An Inside Look with Henri Pierre-Jacques of Harlem CapitalIn this episode, Henri Pierre-Jacques shares how Harlem Capital is shaping the future of venture investing through strategic content, inclus...

    Building Diversity and Visibility in Venture Capital: An Inside Look with Henri Pierre-Jacques of Harlem Capital

  7. Jul 13

    Exploring Venture Funding Models ft. Ethan Mayers

    Title: Rethinking Venture: New Paths for Success and Funding InnovationDiscover how the traditional venture capital model is evolving and explore alternative funding options that align with diverse definitions of success. Ethan from Palafox Ventures sh...

    Exploring Venture Funding Models ft. Ethan Mayers

  8. Jul 9

    What is Pre-Seed Funding?

    Take the free Fundability Assessment: https://raise.nextroundready.vc ( https://raise.nextroundready.vc )Startup funding comes down to knowing the right details. In this video, we'll discuss how pre-seed works and what you can expect in startup funding...

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Next Round Ready is where founders learn to leverage content instead of waiting to raise capital. Host Chris Hines has recorded 100+ conversations with investors across the venture ecosystem, sharing what actually builds fundability — long before the pitch.

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  • Creator
    Christopher Hines
  • Years Active
    2025 - 2026
  • Episodes
    95
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © 2026 Next Round Ready
  • Show Website
    Next Round Ready