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TBC82: Understanding VC Signals
Funded - How They Raised Millions - June 27, 2024 07:00 - 1 minuteVC signals can be tricky. A lot of them are deeply intertwined with social dynamics and can change investor interest in a matter of seconds. In this episode, Jason shares a recent example of how fast negative signaling can impact a deal. Listen to the full episode to learn about different type...
TBC81: Answering Your Questions About Getting Passed On
Funded - How They Raised Millions - June 20, 2024 07:00 - 11 minutesWelcome 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. Join Jason as he addresses the following questions: - Should you send a follow-up email after a pass? How soon is too soo...
The Story Behind Incognia's Pivot & How it Led Them to Raise $45.6M
Funded - How They Raised Millions - June 18, 2024 07:00 - 1 hourWhen 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. Our guest for this epis...
TBC80: Why Monthly Investor Newsletters Might Be a Bad Idea for Founders
Funded - How They Raised Millions - June 13, 2024 07:00 - 9 minutesIn this episode of The Backchannel, Jason pushes back at the common practice of founders sending out monthly investor newsletter updates. Although it may work for some founders, monthly newsletters aren't for everyone. In this episode Jason shares a few other ways to use investor lists like ta...
TBC: Is Silicon Valley Still the Place to Be for Startups? (TBC79)
Funded - How They Raised Millions - June 06, 2024 07:00 - 9 minutesHey everyone, welcome back to the Back Channel! Today, we're mixing things up. My producer Paige read an article from the Bay Area Council Economic Institute and wanted my take. They claim tech workers are flocking back to SF, with major companies still headquartered there, and a big chunk o...
The Story Behind Lex's $5.6M Seed Round (Jennifer Lewis / Lex - Ep 42)
Funded - How They Raised Millions - June 04, 2024 07:00 - 54 minutesIn 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, ...
TBC: How Much Should I Raise? (TBC78)
Funded - How They Raised Millions - May 30, 2024 07:00 - 6 minutesIn this episode of The Backchannel, we explore everything you should consider when figuring out how much you need to raise. Jason delves into the common questions founders face regarding fundraising amounts, the importance of being goal-oriented, and the two key goals for raising funds. Jason...
TBC: How I Work - For Easily Distracted Founders (TBC77)
Funded - How They Raised Millions - May 23, 2024 07:00 - 8 minutesIn this episode of The Backchannel, the host launches a new series called "How I Work," exploring strategies for productivity. Jason delves into the challenges faced by founders, such as digital distractions, and shares his personal approach to combatting them. By disconnecting from the inte...
The Journey of Ian Swanson Starting 3 Venture-Backed Successes (Ian Swanson / Protect AI)
Funded - How They Raised Millions - May 21, 2024 07:00 - 1 hourWhat 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. ...
TBC: Why Every Founder Needs Third-Party Feedback (TBC76)
Funded - How They Raised Millions - May 16, 2024 07:00 - 4 minutesIn this episode of The Backchannel, the host emphasizes the critical role of third-party feedback in the fundraising process for entrepreneurs. Reflecting on a recent interaction with a founder, the host describes how an initially chaotic business pitch was clarified and refined through his out...
TBC: Pro Tip for VC's - The Personal Newsletter (TBC75)
Funded - How They Raised Millions - May 09, 2024 07:00 - 8 minutesIn this episode, the host shares the power of personal newsletters for VC's, shedding light on investor psychology and fundraising strategies. Drawing from anecdotes from his personal life and interactions with VC's, he highlights the importance of staying top of mind in the competitive landsc...
TBC: Pro Tip for VC's - The Personal Newsletter
Funded - How They Raised Millions - May 09, 2024 07:00 - 8 minutesIn this episode, the host shares the power of personal newsletters for VC's, shedding light on investor psychology and fundraising strategies. Drawing from anecdotes from his personal life and interactions with VC's, he highlights the importance of staying top of mind in the competitive landsc...
How Nancy Xu Raised $10M for Moonhub (Nancy Xu / Moonhub - Ep 40)
Funded - How They Raised Millions - May 07, 2024 07:00 - 53 minutesJoin us on a journey through the winding roads of entrepreneurship with our guest, Nancy Xu, the Founder & CEO of Moonhub. From her early days training for the U.S. math and physics team to her academic journey at Stanford and her stint as a software engineer at Facebook, Nancy seemed destined ...
TBC: How & Why to Get a Technical Co-founder (TBC74)
Funded - How They Raised Millions - May 02, 2024 07:00 - 5 minutesIn this episode, our host covers the importance of having a technical co-founder for non-technical founders and how to go about finding one. Venture capitalists seek teams with diverse skill sets, understanding that successful companies require both technical and non-technical expertise. For...
TBC: Addressing Competition With Investors (TBC73)
Funded - How They Raised Millions - April 25, 2024 07:00 - 3 minutesIn this episode of the Back Channel, we explore the importance of addressing competition during investor meetings. Drawing on an analogy from the hosts undergrad economics class, he emphasizes the significance of positioning oneself confidently alongside competitors and calmly articulating one...
The Story Behind SGNL Raising $22M in 2 Years (Scott Kriz / SGNL - Ep 39)
Funded - How They Raised Millions - April 23, 2024 07:00 - 1 hourThere's a quote from Abraham Lincoln that always really speaks to me: "Give me 6 hours to chop down a tree and I will spend the first 4 sharpening my axe." It's become a mantra of sorts for me, especially when it comes to fundraising. I share it with all of the founders I work with because it ...
TBC: Understanding VC Firms to Send the Right Signals (TBC72)
Funded - How They Raised Millions - April 18, 2024 07:00 - 5 minutesIn this episode of The Backchannel, host Jason Yeh delves into the world of junior VCs and their path to becoming venture capitalists. Drawing from his own experience at Greycroft and the hiring processes, he emphasizes the significance of technical backgrounds, industry connections, and exper...
TBC: Dilution 101 For Founders (TBC71)
Funded - How They Raised Millions - April 11, 2024 07:00 - 7 minutesDilution is one of those things that a lot of founders seem to 'lightly' understand. That's why in today's episode, Jason breaks down a step-by-step example of how dilution actually works. Discover the significance of understanding dilution and its impact on ownership over your company. ...
The Story Behind Purple Metrics Closing Their $1.2M Pre-Seed Round (Guta Tolmasquim / Purple Metrics - Ep 38)
Funded - How They Raised Millions - April 09, 2024 07:00 - 58 minutesBootstrapping and raising venture capital are two different beasts. Bootstrapping gives you control, but growth is slower. Venture capital speeds things up, but you have to give up some control. There is, however, one thing they both have in common: each requires a leap of faith. Today's gues...
TBC: Why the Pre-Seed Round Was Created... and How It's Changed (TBC70)
Funded - How They Raised Millions - April 04, 2024 07:00 - 6 minutesA lot of people tend to forget that the pre-seed round in venture capital is still relatively new. In today's episode, we talk about how the pre-seed round came about, and how it's changed since moving farther away from the bull markets back in 2020 and 2021. One of those changes being the...
TBC: Taking Advice From Charlie Munger (TBC69)
Funded - How They Raised Millions - March 28, 2024 07:00 - 4 minutesHave you ever heard of the quote "The safest way to get what you want is to deserve what you want"? It was said by the legendary investor Charlie Munger, and in todays episode we're going to talk about how you can apply that same understanding to fundraising as a startup founder. Get ready to ...
The Story Behind Atlys Raising $16.3M in Venture Capital (Mohak Nahta / Atlys - Ep 37)
Funded - How They Raised Millions - March 26, 2024 07:00 - 1 hourMost of us have heard the saying "good things don't come easy", and I'd be willing to argue that the majority of people agree with that statement on some level. But sometimes, good things do come easy and THEN they get harder. And it's in those pivotal moments where you really get to see what ...
TBC: Should You Announce Your Fundraise? Pros vs Cons. (TBC68)
Funded - How They Raised Millions - March 21, 2024 07:00 - 7 minutesHello & welcome back to The Backchannel! Today, we're diving into a topic that's often overshadowed in the frenzy of fundraising: whether or not to announce your round. Drawing from the hosts own experiences and observations, he'll guide you through some of the complexities involved in making...
TBC: Should You Announce Your Fundraise? Pros vs Cons.
Funded - How They Raised Millions - March 21, 2024 07:00 - 7 minutesHello & welcome back to The Backchannel! Today, we're diving into a topic that's often overshadowed in the frenzy of fundraising: whether or not to announce your round. Drawing from the hosts own experiences and observations, he'll guide you through some of the complexities involved in making...
TBC: The 7 Forms of Support You Need to Fundraise (TBC67)
Funded - How They Raised Millions - March 14, 2024 07:00 - 9 minutesThe truth is - most first-time fundraisers underestimate all that goes into fundraising and the support you need to make it through. In this episode, Jason touches on 7 different emotional and tactical forms of support every founder should be aware of before jumping into a fundraise. Make sure...
TBC: The 7 Forms of Support You Need to Fundraise
Funded - How They Raised Millions - March 14, 2024 07:00 - 9 minutesThe truth is - most first-time fundraisers underestimate all that goes into fundraising and the support you need to make it through. In this episode, Jason touches on 7 different emotional and tactical forms of support every founder should be aware of before jumping into a fundraise. Make sure...
Betting on Yourself: The Journey to Closing a $7.6M Seed Round (Stacy Edgar / Venteur - Ep 36)
Funded - How They Raised Millions - March 12, 2024 07:00 - 50 minutesThere is one thing that almost every single entrepreneur has in common - the drive to change the world in some way, shape, or form. For today's guest, she spent years of her career working for organizations like Doctors Without Borders and the United Nations, living overseas and funding entrepr...
TBC: Lead vs. Co-Lead Investors (TBC66)
Funded - How They Raised Millions - March 07, 2024 08:00 - 7 minutesIn this episode of The Backchannel, the host delves into the intricacies of lead investors versus co-leads, breaking down the key distinctions and red flags to watch out for. Learn why securing a dedicated lead investor holds paramount importance in navigating the complexities of fundraising, ...
TBC: Pattern Recognition (TBC65)
Funded - How They Raised Millions - February 29, 2024 08:00 - 8 minutesJoin us in this episode for an insightful discussion on pattern recognition in venture capital and its impact on underrepresented founders. The host dives into the power dynamics of pattern matching, exploring how VCs use this tool to make investment decisions while shedding light on its poten...
Builder Turned Fundraiser: Tractian's $45M Series B (Igor Marinelli / Tractian - Ep 35)
Funded - How They Raised Millions - February 27, 2024 08:00 - 59 minutesWhile most kids were occupied with typical childhood activities, today's guest was already knee-deep in the world of technology. From coding PHP to deconstructing old computers with his pops, his early passion for innovation set the stage for an extraordinary entrepreneurial journey. Fast forwa...
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