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The tech media loves a splashy funding announcement - millions of dollars injected into a hot startup primed to become a unicorn. But what about the work behind those headlines? Host Jason Yeh, a former VC and venture-backed startup founder, talks with entrepreneurs about how they raised the capital to launch world-changing startups. Their conversations uncover incredible stories including cautionary tales, inspirational memories, and even some insightful tips. Keep up with us on social @fun ...
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Seed Stories are short conversations with founders of startups on the heels of raising a recent Seed round. We'll learn about their company, fundraising process, what worked, what didn't, and their plan going forward. The show is hosted by Jon Dishotsky, who is an early-stage investor and mentor focusing on pre-seed and seed. He's a Investment Partner at Giant Ventures and an active angel investor. He was previous the founder of Starcity, a global coliving company, backed by NEA, Social Capi ...
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Inside Round

Kojo Osei, Matrix Partners

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Inside Round takes you behind the scenes with the best founders and operators. This podcast is brought to you by Matrix Partners, an early-stage venture firm. We work with product people from day one to help you win. We’re a team of builders leading pre-seed through Series A rounds.
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"The Fundraising Debrief" focuses on the real stories behind successful founders and their recent VC financing rounds. The podcast aims to provide valuable insights into what it takes to raise a successful financing round, from finding the first believers and navigating the due diligence process with various investors to the first term sheet and its negotiation. Hosted by Vlad Cazacu and sponsored by Flowlie Technologies, the #1 deck-sharing and round management platform used by VC-backed fo ...
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InvestHer Podcast

Anne Ravanona: entrepreneur, funding expert, women's advocate and podcaster

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InvestHer Podcast is a podcast for women entrepreneurs who want to learn about funding and get funded faster, and for investors and ecosystem players who want to learn more about what it’s really like for female founders in the world of funding today. It’s a behind the scenes look at the funding tactics and strategies that really work, to give women founders more confidence to get the funding you deserve to take your business to the next level. Each episode will be short, energetic and actio ...
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Join Carta's Head of Insights, Peter Walker, as he breaks down the data that's fueling today's most fascinating trends in startups, VC, and the private market ecosystem. Featuring guests from across the venture industry — from founders to investors, and everyone in between — each new Data Minute is a bite-sized breakdown of the metrics, patterns, and important insights you need to navigate the ever-changing world of startups.
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Welcome to The SaaS CFO Podcast! In this episode, we sit down with Nathan Mackinnon, co-founder and CEO of Subble, a subscription management platform helping companies identify and optimize their software spend. Nathan shares his journey from being the 13th employee at a startup called ActivePipe, where he transitioned from software engineer to pro…
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In this episode of The SaaS CFO Podcast, we're excited to welcome Apoorva Kumar, the co-founder and CEO of Inspeq. Apoorva shares his fascinating journey from working in big tech companies like Microsoft, Amazon, and SAP to founding Inspeq in Q4 of last year. Inspeq is a trust layer platform for AI applications, addressing the growing concern of AI…
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In this episode of The Backchannel, the focus is on the critical role deadlines play in successful fundraising efforts. Deadlines can create a sense of scarcity and urgency, helping founders manage and control the fundraising process more effectively. By setting clear deadlines for meetings and feedback, founders can signal to investors that there …
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Welcome back to The SaaS CFO Podcast! In today's episode, we're thrilled to have Parker Gilbert, the co-founder and CEO of Numeric, join us. Parker dives deep into the journey of Numeric, a company revolutionizing financial data accuracy and automation. He shares his insights on enhancing business processes, the crucial role of AI in tech and CFO s…
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In this episode, we explore the realities of fundraising with Orri Bogdan, Founder and CEO of VAE Labs. Like many founders before him, Orri’s journey to raising a $2M seed round was fraught with challenges. From losing co-founders to product failures and numerous rejections from VCs, Orri faced it all. Yet, he persevered by immersing himself in fou…
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In this episode of The Back Channel, we explore a critical topic for founders: showcasing traction to VCs. Jason does another mailbag answering questions submitted by founders worldwide, exploring topics like how macroeconomic conditions impact investor targets, the importance of presenting meaningful metrics, and strategies for highlighting your u…
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In this episode of The SaaS CFO Podcast, we welcome Oksana Tolmatshova, co-founder and CEO of Esgrid, a company providing affordable value chain sustainability management tools for medium-sized enterprises and financial institutions. Oksana shares her 20+ year background in banking and fintech, including her experience studying sustainable finance …
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In this episode of The Data Minute, Peter Walker (Head of Insights at Carta) and Waseem Daher (Co-founder and CEO, Pilot) discuss all things financial for early-stage startups. They go deep on founders' salaries, those important calculations every startup should know, like burn rate and runway, as well as building a startup in different interest ra…
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Hey there, SaaS CFO fans! Get ready for an exciting episode that's all about optimizing your cloud spend. 🚀💰☁️ Our guest today is Roi Ravhon, the brilliant mind behind Finout - a company that's revolutionizing how businesses manage their cloud costs. With a background that spans from the Israeli military to tech, Roi has seen firsthand the challeng…
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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. Our discussion covers strategies for improving investor outreach, managing communications, and maintaining momentum th…
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Greetings, everyone, and welcome to another exciting episode of The SaaS CFO Podcast! 🎉 Today, we have a fantastic guest for you—Michelle Valentine, the co-founder and CEO of Anrok. 🚀 In this episode, Michelle takes us on her unique journey from venture capital and investment banking to the tech space, where she founded Anrok, a company specializin…
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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. Coco shares her experience with the challenging fundraising climate of 2023 and how she navigated countless investor rejections. She talks about the …
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🎧 Welcome back to The SaaS CFO Podcast! Today, we're thrilled to have a special guest, Max Hahnenkamp, co-founder of Scavenger AI, join us. Max takes us on his entrepreneurial journey, from studying business law in Vienna to working at Deloitte, to ultimately diving into the world of AI with Scavenger. Learn how a chance opportunity in the corporat…
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In this episode, we're tackling an important startup scenario: unexpected VC interest. We'll be answering a question Jason received from a founder who received an out-of-the-blue email from an investor. We'll also some practical tips on how to handle these situations smoothly, including ways to maintain control of the conversation and your timeline…
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Greetings, listeners! Welcome to another exciting episode of The SaaS CFO Podcast. Today, we're thrilled to host Colby DeRodeff, co-founder and CEO of Abstract Security, with over 25 years of experience in the cybersecurity field. From his early days at Arcsight to pivotal roles at Silvertail Systems, Anomaly, and Veridan, which later became part o…
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In this episode of The Data Minute, Peter Walker (Head of Insights at Carta) is joined by Kate Shillo Beardsley (Founding Partner, Hannah Grey) for a wide-ranging conversation on VC, private equity, investor trends, and the chasm between seed stage startups and those that make it to series. This jam-packed conversation also includes a debate on pri…
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Welcome back to The SaaS CFO Podcast! Get ready for a truly inspiring and eye-opening episode as we sit down with the dynamic Patrick Rafferty, CEO and founder of UserHub. From an unexpected start in commercial real estate appraisal to becoming a trailblazer in the SaaS world, Patrick's journey is nothing short of extraordinary. In this episode, Pa…
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In this episode of The Back Channel, we dive into five thought-provoking strategies to elevate your fundraising game while challenging existing advice. We explore concepts like pitch deck templates, riskiness of your idea, seeking rejection, tiering investors, and fundraising preparation. Join us as we challenge norms and empower you to refine your…
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Welcome back to The SaaS CFO Podcast! In today's episode, we're thrilled to dive into the fascinating journey of Santiago Moreno, the co-founder of Crezes. Santiago began his career in the financial sector in Colombia but quickly realized his passion lay elsewhere. A transformative stint at Uber opened his eyes to the power of technology and innova…
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A lot of entrepreneurs take risks when they're young and have nothing to lose. For others, it's a different story. Maybe they found their dream job, started a family, bought a house, and then something happens that completely throws them off course. Today's guest was one of those people. After an unexpected situation, he decided to take a chance an…
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Greetings, SaaS CFO Podcast listeners! In today's episode, we're thrilled to welcome Darrin Murriner, the co-founder and CEO of Cloverleaf, an innovative automated coaching platform. Founded in 2017, Cloverleaf leverages behavioral assessments and integrates with everyday tools like email, Slack, and Microsoft Teams to provide scalable coaching sol…
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In this episode of The Backchannel, the focus is on why intelligent individuals often struggle with pitching to investors. The discussion includes the common pitfalls such as overemphasizing data, battling imposter syndrome, and the tendency to overcomplicate pitches to prove intelligence. The importance of simplicity, emotional connection, and emb…
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Welcome back to The SaaS CFO Podcast! In this episode, we're thrilled to have Alon Partuk, founder and CEO of Octup, join us to share his fascinating journey in the direct-to-consumer (D2C) industry and the world of high-tech startups. Alon's entrepreneurial spirit led him from co-founding one of Israel's biggest unicorns, Trucks, to launching his …
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In this episode, Peter reads a few of your most pressing questions for a special pre-seed focused Data Minute Q&A. Using information from the State of Pre-Seed: Q1 2024 report, Peter uses five charts to answer five questions related to pre-seed fundraising. Learn about: How pre-seed funding is faring in this market SAFEs and convertible notes Valua…
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In this episode of The Backchannel, Jason answers 5 questions submitted by founders about pitch decks and pitching strategies. During the episode, he highlights the importance of simplicity and clarity in both deck design and delivery. Jason also discusses balancing design and content, conveying a compelling vision, and avoiding information overloa…
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Welcome to another exciting episode of The SaaS CFO Podcast! Today, we have the pleasure of hosting Guy Leibovitz, the co-founder and CEO of Nominal. Join us as we dive deep into the world of finance and accounting software with Guy, a third-time entrepreneur whose impressive background includes founding Cognigo, an AI and data security company acq…
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When all you've ever known is running a bootstrapped startup... the world of venture capital can feel pretty intimidating. Bootstrapping a company is an extreme sport, and so is going down the path of venture capital - but each path is completely different from one another. You might have been able to build an amazing company that you believe can b…
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Welcome back to The SaaS CFO Podcast! In today's fascinating episode, we have the privilege of speaking with Kim Getgen, founder and CEO of Innovation Force. Kim brings with her over 25 years of robust experience in commercialization, having navigated the diverse worlds of large corporations and startups. After a pivotal realization in 2019, Kim fu…
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Welcome to The SaaS CFO Podcast! In this episode, we have an exciting conversation with Vinodh Poyyapakkam, CEO and co-founder of Coris, a company transforming the landscape of small business risk management with advanced AI-driven solutions. Vinodh brings a wealth of experience from his previous roles at industry giants like PayPal, J.P. Morgan Ch…
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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. 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 types of VC signals and how you can use them to help you rai…
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Welcome to another episode of The SaaS CFO Podcast. Today we have an exciting conversation lined up for you as we dive into the world of revenue planning and optimization with our distinguished guest, Eric Boduch, the founder of Revcast. Eric brings a wealth of experience, having been deeply involved in the SaaS space since its early days. In this …
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In this week’s episode of The Data Minute, Peter Walker (Head of Insights at Carta) sits down with Darcy Casarella (Director of Talent, NEA) for a wide-ranging discussion all about how founders should think about compensation and how to structure teams. Hiring at startups is down and compensation trends are shifting, so it's a perfect time to talk …
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Greetings, everyone! In today's episode of The SaaS CFO Podcast, we're thrilled to have Zach Barney, the co-founder and CEO of Mobly, join us for an engaging conversation. Zach is a seasoned sales professional with a rich background that spans from bootstrap startups to publicly traded companies and private equity. Now, he's channeling his extensiv…
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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. Join Jason as he addresses the following questions: - Should you send a follow-up email after a pass? How soon is too soon to follow up after an informal meeting? - Is it appro…
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Greetings, SaaS CFO Podcast listeners! In today's episode, I, your host Ben, am thrilled to have a conversation with Edward Tsinovoi, the co-founder and CEO of IO River. Edward brings over 20 years of extensive experience from the SaaS and deep tech industries, having held pivotal roles at Akamai, the renowned content delivery network responsible f…
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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. Our guest for this episode is André Ferraz, co-founder and CEO of Incognia, a fa…
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Welcome back to The SaaS CFO Podcast! In this episode, we're thrilled to have Alexis Normand, the CEO and co-founder of Greenly, join us for an in-depth conversation. With a fascinating background that includes time spent in international consulting, tech startups, and digital health, Alexis brings a wealth of knowledge to the table. Greenly fers i…
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In 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 targeted updates, requests for help, specific achievements…
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🎙️ Welcome to another exciting episode of The SaaS CFO Podcast! Today, we have the pleasure of hosting Andris Dzudzilo, Co-CEO of Mapon, a leading fleet management company based in Northern Europe. Join us as Andris shares his incredible 14-year journey with Mapon, scaling the company from a local Latvian startup to a global SaaS powerhouse with op…
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In this week’s episode of The Data Minute, Peter Walker (Head of Insights at Carta) sits down with Darren Cooke (Executive Director, Berkeley Life Sciences Entrepreneurship Center) for an enlightening discussion about some emerging trends with biotech companies: Namely, while pharma and biotech currently rank as the 5th most-funded type of pre-seed…
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Welcome to another episode of The SaaS CFO Podcast! Today, we're thrilled to have Michael Matias, the dynamic CEO and co-founder of Clarity, join us. With a fascinating background in offensive cybersecurity from his time in the IDF and a multidisciplinary approach encompassing AI, behavioral economics, and deepfakes, Michael has a wealth of knowled…
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Hey 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 of AI investment dollars staying local. Although there's tr…
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Welcome to another exciting episode of The SaaS CFO Podcast! Today, we have a special guest, Trevor Lee, the co-founder and CEO of Myko. Trevor brings a wealth of experience from the finance sector, having worked at Fitch Ratings and later transitioning into entrepreneurship. In this episode, Trevor shares the intriguing journey of his company, whi…
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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 signifi…
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This is an essay readout using an AI voice clone of NFX general partner, Morgan Beller. Morgan navigates the world of stablecoins and defense tech, emphasizing the need for a synergy between regulators and stablecoin creators. She dives into the historical significance of the dollar's power and discusses how stablecoins could further propagate USD.…
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Welcome to The SaaS CFO Podcast! In this episode, we are thrilled to have David DeWolf, President and CEO of Knownwell, join us. David shares his incredible journey from being an engineer to founding and scaling Three Pillar Global, a digital product development company, to nearly $200 million in revenue with 2,500 employees worldwide. After taking…
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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. Jason also stresses the importance of calculating the necessar…
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Joe Orji, founder and CEO of Trustcrow joins Vlad Cazacu, co-founder and CEO of Flowlie, to discuss their latest $550K Pre-Seed Round, his lessons from real estate, and why international focus can be a competitive advantage. 00:00 Introduction to Joe Orji and Trustcrow 00:16 Welcome to the Fundraising Debrief Podcast 01:21 Joe Orji's Early Career i…
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Welcome to The SaaS CFO Podcast! In today's episode, our host Ben sits down with Shameek Ghosh, the CEO and co-founder of TrusTrace. Shameek takes us through his unique journey from working in IT services to founding his startup in Sweden. TrusTrace is a B2B SaaS platform focused on product traceability and supply chain transparency, specifically i…
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