Funded | How They Raised Millions

In this episode, the host shares the power of personal newsletters for VC's, shedding light on investor psychology and fundraising strategies.

Join us on a journey through the winding roads of entrepreneurship with our guest, Nancy Xu, the Founder & CEO of Moonhub.

In this episode, our host covers the importance of having a technical co-founder for non-technical founders and how to go about finding one.

In this episode of the Back Channel, we explore the importance of addressing competition during investor meetings.

There'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."

In this episode of The Backchannel, host Jason Yeh delves into the world of junior VCs and their path to becoming venture capitalists.

Dilution is one of those things that a lot of founders seem to 'lightly' understand.

Bootstrapping 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.

A lot of people tend to forget that the pre-seed round in venture capital is still relatively new.

Have you ever heard of the quote "The safest way to get what you want is to deserve what you want"?

Most 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.

Hello & 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.

The truth is - most first-time fundraisers underestimate all that goes into fundraising and the support you need to make it through.

There is one thing that almost every single entrepreneur has in common - the drive to change the world in some way, shape, or form.

In this episode of the back channel, the host delves into the intricacies of lead investors versus co-leads, breaking down the key distinctions and red flags to watch out for.

Join us in this episode for an insightful discussion on pattern recognition in venture capital and its impact on underrepresented founders.

While 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.

In this episode, the host tackles a common yet often misunderstood slide in pitch decks: the "use of funds" slide.

In this episode of the Back Channel, Jason shares a fresh approach to email communication that's both personal and impactful.

In the last two decades, the startup industry has seen remarkable transformations, from the emergence of angel investors and venture capital firms to the rise of SaaS, cryptocurrencies, and the global diversification of the field.

In this episode of The Back Channel, we delve into a crucial post-fundraising topic: choosing service providers for your startup.

Join Jason Yeh on The Back Channel as he demystifies thesis-driven firms. They may not be as rigid as you think!

Just like with any skill, there are beginners, and there are experts. Through practice and experience, the experts become exceptional at what they do.

In this episode, Jason shares a conversation with a founder who recently raised capital but had to close their startup.

Ever wondered why your startup story and pitch deck need to be razor-sharp?  Sure, you want to impress investors, but there's more to it than meets the eye. Host Jason Yeh dives into the secret sauce of crafting a compelling narrative that not only wows investors but also ensures your story gets shared effectively.