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Fundraising

Why Product-Market Fit is the Key to Attracting Series A Investment

Discover why achieving product-market fit is critical for securing Series A funding. Learn insights from top founders on validating demand and building for success.

Fundraising

VC Storytelling Secrets: What Makes Your Startup Memorable?

Discover how to make your startup unforgettable to VCs with insights on storytelling, conviction, problem-solving, and building remarkable, investor-ready products.

The podcast lineup:

Episode Summaries

With key takeaways relevant for tech founders

How Tecovas Built a Cowboy Boot Empire

May 19, 2025

Founder Paul Hedrick shares how Tecovas grew from DTC boots to a $300M brand.

Why Raising $3M Is Harder Than $100M

May 19, 2025

Duolingo founder on funding, AI in edtech, and startup advice.

Why TB Still Kills: John Green Explains

May 18, 2025

John Green on tackling tuberculosis with creativity, urgency & care.

How a Side Project Reached 50,000 Restaurants

May 18, 2025

Jordan Boesch shares growing 7shifts from a family project to a major platform for restaurant scheduling.

What Makes Founders Truly Visionary

May 17, 2025

Investors share stories of exceptional founders and their unique traits.

Startup Chaos: Neumann Returns, AI Booms

May 17, 2025

Scandals, funding frenzy & AI hype dominate April startup news.

Articles deep-dives

Making sense of the many opinions of each topic
Finding PMF

The Role of Product Development in Finding Product-Market Fit

Discover how iterative product development, user feedback, and persistence drive startups to achieve product-market fit. Insights from entrepreneurs like David Lieb and Sam Altman.

Strategy

The Role of Investing in New Tech Trends to Grow Your Startup

Discover how startups like Infinitus, Chainguard, Rappi, and Deel leverage emerging tech trends to solve real problems, scale rapidly, and disrupt industries.

Strategy

The Power of Strategic Partnerships: A Guide for Early-Stage Startups

Discover how early-stage startups can accelerate growth, access new markets, and overcome challenges through strategic partnerships with this actionable guide.

Fundraising

The Art of the Elevator Pitch: How to Convince Investors in 60 Seconds

Master the art of the elevator pitch to captivate investors in 60 seconds. Learn strategies to showcase passion, clarity, progress, and a compelling story.

Strategy

Startup Narrative Building: How to Craft a Vision That Resonates

Learn how to craft a compelling startup narrative that attracts investors, aligns your team, and resonates with customers. Insights from top founders included.

Hiring

Startup Hiring Playbook: Attracting Top Talent on a Budget

Learn proven strategies to attract top talent to your startup on a budget. From co-founder selection to creative hiring tactics, build a winning, cost-effective team.