Funded | How They Raised Millions

In this episode of The Backchannel, we revisit a fundamental topic that every founder should understand: post-money cap SAFEs and their implications.

In this episode of The Backchannel, Jason dives into one of the most overlooked yet essential tasks in fundraising: building your target investor list.

In today’s episode, I chat with Christal Wang, co-founder and CEO of Shimmer, the top ADHD coaching platform for adults. Christal shares her journey from YC to closing a successful pre-seed round, and how she navigated the challenges of raising a $2.2M seed round after a major pivot

In this episode of The Backchannel, we dive into a topic that’s been on a lot of founders’ minds: the difference between pre-seed and seed rounds in today’s shifting market.

In this episode of The Backchannel, the focus is on the critical role deadlines play in successful fundraising efforts.

In this episode, we explore the realities of fundraising with Orri Bogdan, Founder and CEO of VAE Labs.

In this episode of The Back Channel, we explore a critical topic for founders: showcasing traction to VCs.

In this episode of The Backchannel, we revisit a popular topic among founders: how to create efficient fundraising processes. We address several questions submitted by founders, exploring various aspects of the fundraising journey.

In this episode, we sit down with Coco Brown, founder of Athena Alliance, to discuss her journey of transforming a nonprofit into a venture-backed enterprise and successfully raising $2.5M in funding.

In this episode, we're tackling an important startup scenario: unexpected VC interest.

In this episode of The Back Channel, we dive into five thought-provoking strategies to elevate your fundraising game while challenging existing advice.

In this conversation we hear how Brian Raymond started Unstructured and how he was able to raise 3 rounds of funding, adding up to over $65M, in just two years.

In this episode of The Backchannel, the focus is on why intelligent individuals often struggle with pitching to investors.

In this episode of The Backchannel, Jason answers 5 questions submitted by founders about pitch decks and pitching strategies.

Analisa Goodin, Founder and CEO of Catch+Release shares how she was able to raise three successful rounds of capital. Analisa shares the ups and downs as well as things to look out for before raising capital.

VC signals can be tricky. A lot of them are deeply intertwined with social dynamics and can change investor interest in a matter of seconds.

Welcome 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.

When 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.

In this episode of The Backchannel, Jason pushes back at the common practice of founders sending out monthly investor newsletter updates.

In this episode of The Backchannel, the host Jason dives into an article from the Bay Area Council Economic Institute, which talks about Silicon Valley's current state, investment trends, and workforce changes.

In 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, a path filled with highs and lows, trials, and significant growth.

In 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.

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

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.

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