54 episodes
Prodcircle with Mudassir Mustafa Mudassir Mustafa
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Each week, I invite entrepreneurs, venture capitalists & industry professionals to share their experiences and insights on the journey to building a successful startup.I try to explore the human side of the business, their successes, failures, stories, we talk about latest trends, and dive deep into whatever is going on in the startup world.
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Raising Only What You Need: Avoiding the Valuation Game with Mark McNally of Nobody Studios
This podcast, titled "Raising Only What You Need: Avoiding the Valuation Game with Mark McNally of Nobody Studios," features Mark S. McNally, founder of Nobody Studios. McNally shares his entrepreneurial journey and the importance of having the right team, execution, and a clear vision for success. He discusses the evolving role of founders and CEOs, emphasizing passion and skillset over experience. Company culture is highlighted as crucial, and establishing it early is recommended.The V...
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Understanding Venture Debt and its Role in Financing with Denis Mosolov of Flashpoint Ventures
SummaryWelcome to the podcast! In this episode, Denis a venture debt investor at Flashpoint, shares insights on venture debt and the qualities he looks for in founders. Venture debt exists as a form of capital that is lower risk than equity and becomes available to companies at a certain level of maturity.Denis discusses various aspects of venture growth debt in this conversation and shares insights into the venture capital industry. He explains the dividend yield and DPI of funds, the manage...
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How i sold my company for $25 MILLION with sharon gillenwater | Startup Guidance
SummaryWelcome to the podcast! In this episode, we dive into Sharon Grewal's entrepreneurial journey and her path to startup success. Sharon shares her early influences, including her admiration for her working mother, and how her background in journalism led to a successful transition into the startup world. She discusses the advantages and challenges of corporate hiring and startup growth, offering valuable insights and lessons for new entrepreneurs.Sharon highlights the rise of entrepreneu...
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Y Combinator companies arent attractive to other VCs with Anton Fedorov of Flashpoint VC
SummaryAnton, a laser physicist turned VC, shares his journey from studying physics to working in finance and trading stocks and bonds.This podcast episode with Anton Fedorov of Flashpoint VC is a goldmine of insights for first-time founders, from the challenges of launching a fund to the qualities he looks for in founders. Anton also discusses the risks and challenges of down rounds and messy cap tables. He highlights the significance of data-driven decision-making and the need for transpare...
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How to Raise from a16z and Sequoia Capital? with Wes Kao (Founder of Maven & altMBA)
SummaryIn this episode of our podcast, "How to Raise from a16z and Sequoia Capital? with Wes Kao (Founder of Maven & altMBA)," we dive deep into the world of startups, education, and personal branding with our guest Wes Kao, a renowned founder and entrepreneur. We also explore the topics of leadership, entrepreneurship, and fundraising. Wes emphasizes the importance of self-awareness and leveraging one's strengths when starting a company. She also highlights the value of credibility indic...
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Learn How to scale $100 million ARR SaaS? | Startup Business Podcast
SummaryIn this Startup Business Podcast, learn how to scale a $100 million ARR SaaS company using strategies like founder-led sales and b2b vs b2c saas models. Expert insights from leaders in the industry!This podcast episode also dives a packed with valuable insights for founders starting their entrepreneurial journey. Mudassir sits down with Kevin Van Gundy, a seasoned tech industry veteran with experience at Neo4j, Trey, and Vercel. Uncover strategies for crafting winning pricing models. U...