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Real founder stories.
A podcast where we interview founders who have raised millions, and learn the story on how they did it.
A podcast where we interview founders who have raised millions, and learn the story on how they did it.
Are fundraising advantages real? Do warm intros make a difference?
In this episode of The Backchannel, Jason reflects on his own fundraising experience and breaks down the layers of what it really takes to secure investor commitments. Using his 2017 fundraise as a backdrop, he shares insights on the role of connections, the limits of those advantages, and why getting your foot in the door is just the beginning. Whether you're a founder navigating the challenges of raising capital or just curious about the process, this episode offers a candid look at the dynamics of building relationships, crafting a compelling story, and making your pitch count.
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How Andrés Ornelas Vargas Closed a $2.2M Round for Verve Market
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In this episode, we sit down with Andrés Ornelas Vargas, founder of Verve, to discuss his journey from 150 investor conversations to closing a $2.2M round. Andrés dives into the challenges of breaking through preconceptions, the lessons learned from crafting the perfect pitch, and the personal story behind Verve's mission to revolutionize dietary management. He also shares how his analytical mi...
The NEW bar for raising a pre-seed round in the VC industry.
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This episode of The Backchannel breaks down how the expectations for early-stage founders have shifted in the AI era. Inspired by a conversation with Jeff Bussgang-Harvard Business School professor and author of The Experimentation Machine-we explore what venture capitalists are looking for before investing. From validating your idea to leveraging AI and affordable global talent, the bar for ge...
Happy New Year Supercharging Tip for Startup Founders!
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In this New Year’s episode of The Back Channel, we talk about the power of simple outreach and why reconnecting with your network can be the best business development move for the year ahead. Drawing from personal stories and founder advice, we explore the impact of small, thoughtful gestures-like a quick “Happy New Year” note-and how they open doors for future opportunities, from fundraising t...
Should you actually be raising venture capital?
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In this episode of The Backchannel, we ask a critical question for founders: Should you actually be raising venture capital? We break down why most founders chasing VC money are doing it for the wrong reasons-whether it's validation, peer pressure, or simply not knowing other options. We also explore two common categories of founders who mistakenly pursue VC dollars and share practical ways to ...
The Power of Closing Dates in Fundraising
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In this episode of The Backchannel, we break down the concept of closing dates in fundraising and why they’re a powerful psychological tool rather than a legal requirement. Learn how closing dates create urgency, push investors to commit, and help fundraisers organize their rounds effectively. Whether you're a startup founder or a fund manager, this episode will help you understand how to set a...
High Valuations vs Simple Structure
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In this episode of The Backchannel, we dive into the trade-offs between maximizing valuation and keeping deal terms simple. Whether you're a founder chasing a higher valuation or an investor protecting optics, adding deal structure can have long-term implications. Learn why simplicity often wins in the end and how complex terms like liquidation preferences, warrants, and dilution protections ca...
How John Patrick Mullin Closed a $11M Round for MANTRA
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How John Patrick Mullin Closed a $11M Round for MANTRA
Advice on building momentum and pressure during a live process
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Advice on building momentum and pressure during a live process
Why Founders Should Consider Raising From Angels
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Why Founders Should Consider Raising From Angels
How Ron Belldegrun raised over $300M for ByHeart
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How Ron Belldegrun raised over $300M for ByHeart
A story of two VCs in the same space who had completely different views
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A story of two VCs in the same space who had completely different views
The importance of jumping on planes and meeting in person
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The importance of jumping on planes and meeting in person
Likability vs. Brilliance.. what's more important?
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Likability vs. Brilliance.. what's more important?
How Curtis Northcutt Closed a $25M Series A for Cleanlab
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How Curtis Northcutt Closed a $25M Series A for Cleanlab
How to SUCCESSFULLY get warm intros for your fundraise.
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How to SUCCESSFULLY get warm intros for your fundraise.
Founders aren't the only ones who struggle to raise...
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Founders aren't the only ones who struggle to raise...
How to Build Awareness as a Founder the Right Way
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How to Build Awareness as a Founder the Right Way
How do I handle tough questions from investors?
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How do I handle tough questions from investors?
Everything you need to know about angel investors
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Everything you need to know about angel investors
Valuations EXPLAINED for Startup Founders
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Valuations EXPLAINED for Startup Founders
How Michael Diesu Closed a $2.5M Seed Round for Revenue Roll
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How Michael Diesu Closed a $2.5M Seed Round for Revenue Roll
What's the Difference Between Post-Money vs Pre-Money Cap SAFEs?
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What's the Difference Between Post-Money vs Pre-Money Cap SAFEs?
Investor Lists & Launching a Fundraise (HOW TO)
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Investor Lists & Launching a Fundraise (HOW TO)
How Christal Wang Closed a $2.2M Seed Round for Shimmer
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How Christal Wang Closed a $2.2M Seed Round for Shimmer
There are new requirements for pre-seed & seed rounds.
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There are new requirements for pre-seed & seed rounds.
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where can i connect with you guys
you can learn more about how we help founders by visiting admnt.com or adamantfundraising.com!
Great information as always
You said “ucapped SAFE is bad for founders as well”, but in the video I didn’t get that. So why it is bad for founders?
May I know.your name, plz!??
Is this guy the wife seducer? Can't be.
His company is a fraud
What is this product and what's going on?
We have the full interview on our page if you want to check it out! We interview founders who have successfully raised venture capital and scaled their companies. This is Brian, Founder and CEO of Unstructured IO
I subscribed, so I'm your 100th subscriber
Huge! Thanks man.
Good stuff bro and thank you for the information
Thanks man! Happy you found it helpful.
I would love to know how the companies doing now two months later
Start 11 min mark
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Great video, earned a sub!
appreciate it!
Mohak is the best!
why? how?
Dylan is confirming the YC theory of a decision making in 10 minutes. Very interesting from minute 11 of the interview
There was only one sentence of information in 5 minutes
This ones important💡
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