Next Round Ready

In this conversation, Kelly Perdew, co-founder and managing partner of Moonshots Capital, discusses the critical role of extraordinary leadership in startup success, drawing from his military background and experience as a venture capitalist. He emphas...

In this episode, Chris discusses the critical shifts in identity that founders must undergo to succeed. He emphasizes the importance of leadership, market influence, and building a strong team to achieve product-market fit. The conversation underscores...

In this conversation, Chris and Logan Weaver discuss the impressive growth of Surmount AI, transitioning from a B2C to a B2B model, and the strategies that have led to their success. Logan shares insights on distribution, content marketing, team dynami...

Why Personal Branding Is Your Secret Weapon as a FounderIn this episode, Chris breaks down why personal branding has become non-negotiable for startup founders in 2025 - and it's not about follower counts or going viral.⚡ Key Takeaways: Why AI makes yo...

In this episode of Next Round Ready, Jon sits down with Dana Robinson, a seasoned founder and investor, to explore how startups can refine their pitch to not just raise money — but to make an impact. Dana shares hard-earned insights on connecting with ...

Let’s breakdown exactly how you can use content as leverage. This episode gets super tactical. Build in Public — Show the Journey* Share product updates, wins, and lessons learned weekly* Create “mini case studies” of customer results* Transparency buil...

In this episode of Next Round Ready, I sit down with Shaun Gold — venture capitalist, author, and serial connector — to unpack what founders really need to know when approaching investors. Shaun shares candid insights from the VC side of the table, inc...

There’s really only two things you need to build a media brand for your company. By the way, these things work together. You can create content around your company as you’re building and growing. Commit to a Format - Video is king! You can’t create grea...

In this episode of Next Round Ready, Coach Chris sits down with an insightful guest Steph from OpenVC to explore how authentic relationships with fellow founders, operators, and investors can unlock growth and funding opportunities. They unpack the powe...

Content isn’t just about generating leads — it’s about building investor trust. Before a single pitch meeting, most VCs are already watching you from a distance. They’re checking your updates, reading your posts, and evaluating your ability to communica...

In this episode of Next Round Ready, Dan Banning joins me, Coach Chris, to unpack the marketing mindset founders need before they raise money, launch campaigns, or hire agencies. Dan brings years of experience working with venture-backed startups and s...

Content isn’t seen as important to most VCs but the biggest companies in the world are taking content seriously now. a16z and Y Combinator are putting out videos and podcasts everyday. Let’s breakdown how you can use your expertise as a venture capital...

Every startup founder I know is fighting the same battle: What’s the strategy to stand out, build trust and create momentum without a massive budget? After 10 years of building content across YouTube, newsletters, and startup teams, I saw the same patte...