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Jacob and Logan sit down with Max Junestrand, founder and CEO of Legora - a rapidly growing legal AI platform (and Redpoint portfolio company). After announcing their Series B last week, Max joined the show to discuss why law is uniquely suited for AI, what it takes to scale an enterprise-ready product across global markets, and a few crazy moments from Legora's journey so far. They dig into product strategy, lessons on evolving alongside foundational models, and how AI is reshaping the future of law firms. Whether you're building in AI or just curious how it's being applied in complex industries, this one's packed with practical insights. (0:00) Intro(1:30) The Evolution of AI in Law(2:43) AI's Impact on Legal Processes(8:28) Advantages Over Other Players in the AI Law Space(12:19) Challenges in Educating Users(17:28) The Hardest Part of Building Legora(18:46) Pricing Models and Cost Management(25:42) YC Experience and Commercial Focus(28:11) Being Patient When Releasing Products(30:58) Maintaining a Fast-Paced Work Culture(33:24) Rapid Growth and Market Penetration(36:59) Quickfire With your co-hosts: @jacobeffron - Partner at Redpoint, Former PM Flatiron Health @patrickachase - Partner at Redpoint, Former ML Engineer LinkedIn @ericabrescia - Former COO Github, Founder Bitnami (acq'd by VMWare) @jordan_segall - Partner at Redpoint

HEADLINES:• Highlights of Day 3 of Qatar Economic Forum• Noor Sweid Warns of “Massive Funding Gap” in Middle East at Series B Stage• Saudi Arabia Launches AI Startup Incubator to Accelerate Digital Innovation• Abu Dhabi AI Giant G42 Has Brought Stargate to the UAE• Global Investors Expected to Put $10 Billion into Dubai Property by 2025

This episode is sponsored in part by Dalia—Talent teams are sitting on a powerful asset: candidate and lead data in their CRM. But knowing how—and when—to convert those leads into applicants and hires? That's the hard part. That's why Dalia is offering a free CRM Audit to help you unlock more value from the systems you've already invested in.…. Go to dalia.co/rectechcrm to get your free CRM audit today AND by jobcase, Jobcase is an online community where workers of all kinds – like hourly employees, tradespeople and healthcare technicians – access jobs, make connections, and support each other in any aspect of their work life.Visit jobcase.com/hire and tap into their 120 million strong  job seeker network SAN FRANCISCO — Findem, the only AI talent acquisition and management solution powered by unique 3D data, has launched the next generation of its Talent CRM with new features that help recruiters keep top candidates warm and move faster when hiring needs ramp up https://hrtechfeed.com/findem-introduces-next-gen-talent-crm/ AUSTIN, Texas —- Flo Recruit, an ATS  for legal talent recruitng, announced that it has closed a Series A round led by LiveOak Ventures and Moneta Ventures with participation from The LegalTech Fund, Y Combinator, and otherd. Flo Recruit intends to use the funds to expand its career services solutions for law schools and talent solutions for law firm entry-level, lateral associate, and partner hiring. https://hrtechfeed.com/flo-recruit-announces-series-a-funding-to-expand-legal-recruiting-ecosystem/ UTAH — Awardco announced today a $165 million Series B round of funding with a valuation that eclipses $1 billion, further solidifying its leadership and innovation in the employee rewards and recognition space. https://hrtechfeed.com/employee-rewards-and-recognition-platform-lands-165-million/ Los Angeles, CA – Criteria Corp, a leader in talent solutions, today announced the launch of Interview Intelligence (IIQ), a suite of AI-powered interview features that elevate Criteria's Structured Interviewing platform. This groundbreaking advancement marks a major leap forward in hiring efficiency, predictive power, and scientific rigor.  https://hrtechfeed.com/criteria-corp-launches-ai-powered-interview-scoring/ Cangrade today announced the launch of Jules interview practice tool, designed to help jobseekers refine their interview skills through personalized, on-demand mock interview sessions. Building on the success of Jules for self-discovery, this new capability simulates real interview scenarios by analyzing a user's job description and resume to generate tailored behavioral and soft skill questions dynamically. https://hrtechfeed.com/cangrade-lanuches-interview-practice-tool-for-candidates/  

Matt Loszak is CEO and co-founder of Aalo Atomics, a startup designing 50-megawatt nuclear power plants made of pods of five 10-megawatt reactors each, targeting the data center market. Inspired by the MARVEL test reactor that his CTO Yasir Arafat led at Idaho National Lab, Aalo pursues parallel DOE and NRC pathways, betting that factory-built, pad-ready nuclear plants can slash cost, schedule, and grid-interconnection delays. Now 45 teammates strong and raising a Series B, Aalo aims to break ground on its first plant within 12 months and go critical the year after, powering the AI era with compact, clean, always-on fission.In this episode, we cover: [02:31] From SaaS to fission: Matt's founder journey[07:08] Yasir's path and the Marvel reactor at INL[08:56] How national labs help launch commercial nuclear[12:12] Aalo's dual regulatory path: DOE + NRC[13:45] Why Aalo is building reactors for data centers[17:19] Designing for mass manufacturing, not megaprojects[21:50] Security differences across nuclear facility types[25:03] Fuel and enrichment: what Aalo had to consider[28:02] Switching to LEU+ for supply chain resilience[31:04] Comparing XMRs, SMRs, and micro‑reactors[33:25] Inside the Aalo Pod: 5 x 10MW modules with built-in redundancy[37:15] Regulatory updates on NRC civilian licensing[38:43] Nuclear + AI: mutually transformative technologies[41:35] Hiring at Aalo: who they need nextEpisode recorded on April 23, 2025 (Published on May 19, 2025) Enjoyed this episode? Please leave us a review! Share feedback or suggest future topics and guests at info@mcj.vc.Connect with MCJ:Cody Simms on LinkedInVisit mcj.vcSubscribe to the MCJ Newsletter*Editing and post-production work for this episode was provided by The Podcast Consultant

Cyclic Materials is a Canadian cleantech company, founded in 2021, specializing in the recycling of rare earth elements (REEs) from end-of-life products such as electric vehicle motors, wind turbines, and electronic waste. Their proprietary technologies, MagCycle℠ and REEPure℠, enable the efficient recovery and purification of critical materials, contributing to a circular economy and reducing reliance on traditional mining. In 2024, the company launched its first commercial demonstration facility in Kingston, Ontario, and announced plans to invest over $20 million in a U.S. facility in Mesa, Arizona.Cyclic Materials has secured significant funding, including a $53 million Series B round with investors like BMW i Ventures and Microsoft's Climate Innovation Fund, to support its global expansion and the development of sustainable supply chains for critical materials.–Ahmad Ghahreman is a serial entrepreneur with over 15 years of experience in cleantech, and one of the top hydrometallurgists in the world. He has co-invented more than 20 patents and commercialized over five technologies, focusing on transforming the rare earth elements market with sustainable, ethical solutions. In addition to his work at Cyclic, Ahmad is an early co-inventor of Jetti Resources' copper extraction technology (valued at $2.5B), and the co-designer of Li-Cycle's lithium-ion battery recycling technology (NYSE: LICY valued at over $1B). Formerly a professor at Queen's University, Ontario, Canada, he built the largest and most-funded metals extraction team in North America with over 20 graduate students. With a Ph.D. in Materials Engineering, he is a leading hydrometallurgist researcher with over 3,000 citations.--

Welcome back to Tank Talks! In this episode, host Matt Cohen sits down with John Ruffolo to dissect the latest turbulence in venture capital, political uncertainty, and Canada's looming economic challenges. From shrinking VC deals to a controversial budget delay, this conversation cuts through the noise to reveal what's really happening beneath the headlines.* The steepest drop in Canadian VC deal count since 2020* Seed rounds oversubscribed by U.S. funds, while Series A bars skyrocket* Growth equity freezes as Canadian LPs hunker down* The “denominator effect” myth dies in a two-week market rally* Cabinet curveballs: Tim Hodgson calms resource markets, but policy vacuum lingers* Can Ottawa really cut taxes without a budget vote?* Why investors fear 18 months of fiscal radio silenceVenture Capital in Crisis: Deals Down, Dollars Up (00:00:02)Canada's VC market showed worrying signs in Q1 2025, with just 116 deals - the lowest since 2020 (seed) and 2021 (pre-seed). While total investment held at $1.26B, this was propped up by large late-stage rounds. U.S. investors retreated, forcing startups to rely on shaky domestic funding. AI deals masked deeper weakness - excluding them, the market looked "very, very low." The data reveals growing risk aversion, particularly at early stages, threatening Canada's innovation pipeline as capital becomes increasingly concentrated in fewer, later-stage companies.John's Take: If early-stage funding collapses, innovation dies with it. We're already seeing the warning signs - fewer deals mean fewer future companies getting to Series A and beyond. The government doesn't seem to grasp how critical this pipeline is.Risk Aversion: Canada vs. U.S. (00:02:00)The U.S. market is surging, stocks rally, IPOs soar (eToro jumps 40% on debut), and capital flows despite turbulence. Canada, meanwhile, pulls back as local investors freeze while Americans dive in. The denominator effect fades as rebounding public markets revive LP confidence, unlocking fresh venture funding. Optimism returns, but risks linger beneath the rally's glow. Will momentum hold, or will volatility resurface? For now, the bulls are running, and the world is watching.John's Take: This is classic Canadian risk aversion - we pull back exactly when we should be deploying. In the U.S., they see volatility as an opportunity. Here? We see it as a reason to hide. It's economic self-sabotage.Carney's New Cabinet Sends Mixed Signals (00:11:24)Carney's cabinet shuffle has drawn scrutiny, particularly with controversial picks like Evan Solomon overseeing AI compute. Meanwhile, the budget delay, now pushed to Fall, leaves Canada without a fiscal roadmap for 18 months since the disastrous April 2024 plan. Though the government promises middle-income tax relief, the lack of legislative details fuels skepticism. Is this genuine reform or mere political theater? With uncertainty looming, critics question whether Carney's agenda can deliver.John's Take: Kicking the budget down the road is disrespectful to businesses making investment decisions. You can't claim to be pro-market while operating in a policy vacuum. This isn't governance - it's negligence.Higher Bars, Shifting Tides in Startup Funding (00:06:50)Canadian startups now face tougher Series A requirements, with investors demanding Series B-level metrics like $3M+ revenue. Meanwhile, U.S. capital is pouring into seed rounds, oversubscribing deals as American funds seek early-stage bargains. Yet the later-stage market has frozen, with growth equity drying up amid rising risk aversion. The funding landscape is increasingly polarized, hot at the seed level, brutal for scaling companies. For founders, adaptability is now the ultimate test.John's Take: The U.S. is eating our lunch because they understand something we don't - downturns create winners. While our investors panic, theirs are backing the next generation of companies. We're being outplayed at every turn.The Bottom LineJohn's Final Warning: Canada is at a crossroads. Without urgent policy fixes and a cultural shift toward risk-taking, we'll wake up in five years wondering why all our best companies moved south. The time to act was yesterday.Connect with John Ruffolo on LinkedIn: https://ca.linkedin.com/in/joruffoloConnect with Matt Cohen on LinkedIn: https://ca.linkedin.com/in/matt-cohen1Visit the Ripple Ventures website: https://www.rippleventures.com/ This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit tanktalks.substack.com

Zeno Power, a nuclear battery startup, has just raised $50 million in a Series B funding round to bring its nuclear battery to market. The startup has secured more than $60 million in contracts from the Pentagon and NASA to develop these batteries for maritime and space applications. Co-founder & CEO Tyler Bernstein joins Morgan Brennan to discuss delivering nuclear energy to remote locations.

Zeno Power, a nuclear battery startup, has just raised $50 million in a Series B funding round to bring its nuclear battery to market. The startup has secured more than $60 million in contracts from the Pentagon and NASA to develop these batteries for maritime and space applications. Co-founder & CEO Tyler Bernstein joins Morgan Brennan to discuss delivering nuclear energy to remote locations

Healthcare doesn't end at the clinic—and Luke O'Brien of Brook.AI knows that better than most. After navigating care for his father's leukemia, Luke realized just how much support patients and caregivers need after leaving the doctor's office. In this episode, we unpack how Brook.AI built a wraparound solution combining remote monitoring, 24/7 clinical care teams, EHR integration, and operational support—all without adding weight to providers or clinics.

Rocket Lab has been awarded a contract by the US Air Force Research Laboratory (AFRL) to launch the Neutron for a Rocket Cargo mission that supports point-to-point cargo transportation. Rocket Lab, MDA Space and BlackSky release financial updates. mPower Technology secures $21 million in a Series B funding round, and more. Remember to leave us a 5-star rating and review in your favorite podcast app. Be sure to follow T-Minus on LinkedIn and Instagram. T-Minus Guest Elysia Segal from NASASpaceflight.com brings us the Space Traffic Report. Selected Reading Rocket Lab Partners With U.S. Air Force for Neutron Launch for Re-Entry Mission Rocket Lab Announces First Quarter 2025 Financial Results, Posting Quarterly Revenue of $123m Representing 32% Year-on-Year Growth BlackSky Reports First Quarter 2025 Results MDA Space Reports First Quarter 2025 Results mPower Technology Closes Over $21M Series B Funding Round Led by Razor's Edge and Joined by Shield Capital European Space Agency announces new cooperation with Indian Space Research Organisation ATMOS and ARX Robotics Form Space Defence Alliance to create European Platform for Orbital Readiness Exclusive: Axelspace eyes June IPO, sources say, latest Japan space startup to seek a listing- Reuters Oracle-M Hot Fire Test: A Major Milestone in Cislunar Space Situational Awareness and National Security- Space Systems Command  Reentry prediction Soviet-era Venera Venus lander (Cosmos-482 descent craft) – Rocket Science T-Minus Crew Survey We want to hear from you! Please complete our 4 question survey. It'll help us get better and deliver you the most mission-critical space intel every day. Want to hear your company in the show? You too can reach the most influential leaders and operators in the industry. Here's our media kit. Contact us at space@n2k.com to request more info. Want to join us for an interview? Please send your pitch to space-editor@n2k.com and include your name, affiliation, and topic proposal. T-Minus is a production of N2K Networks, your source for strategic workforce intelligence. © N2K Networks, Inc. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Malte Kosub, Gründer von Parloa, gibt Einblicke in den Weg seines Unternehmens – von den Anfängen als Agentur bis hin zur Internationalisierung und der Marktführerschaft im Bereich Conversational AI. Besonders spannend - erst vor Kurzem hat das Unternehmen die Milliarden-Bewertung geknackt. Malte spricht über die Herausforderungen, ein Unternehmen von 10 auf über 300 Mitarbeitende zu skalieren, den Aufbau eines globalen Teams und den Einstieg in den US-Markt. Du erfährst außerdem, wie Parloa erfolgreich Fundraising betreibt, darunter eine 66-Millionen-Dollar-Series-B mit Altimeter, und wie sie ihre Position als eines der vielversprechendsten deutschen Startups gefestigt haben. Was du lernst: Vom Agentur- zum Produktgeschäft: Wie Parloa aus einer Agentur entstand und zu einer skalierbaren SaaS-Plattform wurde Die Unterschiede zwischen Agenturgeschäft und Produktgeschäft – und warum Fokus entscheidend ist Fundraising und die Series B: Wie Parloa innerhalb von nur drei Jahren von Seed- bis Series-B-Finanzierungen überging Der Prozess hinter der preempted Series B: Wie Parloa Investoren frühzeitig überzeugte Tipps für ein starkes Fundraising-Deck und wie du Investoren begeisterst. Skalierung und Leadership: Wie Malte den Übergang von 10 auf über 300 Mitarbeitende meisterte Der Aufbau eines Support-Systems mit Rollen wie Chief of Staff und Executive Assistant Warum eine klare Kommunikation von Vision, Kultur und Verantwortlichkeiten unerlässlich ist Internationalisierung und der US-Markt: Warum der US-Markt für Parloa der Schlüsselmarkt ist und wie der Einstieg gelang Die Bedeutung eines starken lokalen Teams und wie die ersten Mitarbeitenden eingestellt wurden Unterschiede zwischen Vertrieb in Europa und den USA und warum Geschwindigkeit im US-Markt entscheidend ist Produkt- und Kundenfokus: Wie Parloa Entscheidungen trifft, die Wachstum und Produktfokus in Balance halten Warum es wichtig ist, auch schwierige Kundenanfragen abzulehnen, um die Produktvision nicht zu gefährden ALLES ZU UNICORN BAKERY: https://zez.am/unicornbakery  Mehr zu Malte: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/maltekosub/  Website: https://www.parloa.com/de/  Join our Founder Tactics Newsletter: 2x die Woche bekommst du die Taktiken der besten Gründer der Welt direkt ins Postfach: https://www.tactics.unicornbakery.de/  Marker: (00:00:00) Agentur-Business vs. Produkt (SaaS)-Business/Kunde vs. Vision (00:04:58) Wie flexibel muss eine Produktroadmap sein? (00:09:54) Maltes Framework, kritische Entscheidungen zu treffen (00:15:34) Aktives Management einer 300 Personen-Firma (00:22:47) Maltes CEO-Office & Hiring eines Chief of Staff (00:29:44) Wie Parloa den US Markt evaluiert und validiert hat (00:40:40) Warum war Parloa in der Position für eine Series B? (00:48:45) Maltes Fundraising Playbook: Series B in wenigen Tagen raisen

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Raising a Series B Round Hello, this is Hall T. Martin with the Startup Funding Espresso -- your daily shot of startup funding and investing. In raising a seed or Series A round, the story carries the fundraising pitch. Investors in those rounds are looking at a seven to ten-year trek to the exit. In Series B, the time to exit is much shorter. The fundraising pitch here focuses on the numbers. The Series B deck shows the repeatable, predictable process that generates money. Investors expect all the systems to be up and running and the bugs to be worked out. This means putting a process on every program and a funnel on every output. The Series B fundraise goes faster than the seed. The investor's focus shifts from the pitch deck to the data room. Make sure your data room contains all the relevant information about the deal. View your data to predict what questions the investor will ask.  Key questions from the investor focus on growth capacity. Without any more funding, how far can you go with revenue growth? What will be the limiting factor? How far will each fundraising dollar take you? The pitch deck for seed and Series A shows how you will sell the product. The Series B deck shows how you will scale it by highlighting the drivers behind cost and revenue. Consider these points for your Series B fundraise.   Thank you for joining us for the Startup Funding Espresso where we help startups and investors connect for funding. Let's go startup something today. _______________________________________________________ For more episodes from Investor Connect, please visit the site at:   Check out our other podcasts here:   For Investors check out:   For Startups check out:   For eGuides check out:   For upcoming Events, check out    For Feedback please contact info@tencapital.group    Please , share, and leave a review. Music courtesy of .

Vandaag bij me aan tafel: Geoffrey Beurskens. Partner bij Osborne Clarke. Geoffrey is jurist en begeleidt startups en scale-ups bij hun Series A en B rondes. In deze aflevering duiken we diep in de juridische kant van fundraisen: hoe bereid je je startup goed voor, welke documenten moet je op orde hebben en waar loop je risico als je dat niet doet? Ook bespreken we praktische tips zoals het correct opbouwen van je cap table, het voorkomen van juridische verrassingen tijdens due diligence, en hoe je voorkomt dat je als founder onnodig veel controle verliest. We bespreken o.a.: - Wat Series A en Series B rondes zijn - De juridische voorbereiding voor een investeringsronde - Typische valkuilen zoals incomplete cap tables en vergeten vesting-afspraken - De invloed van governance-structuren op je vrijheid als founder - Belangrijke verschillen tussen Nederlandse en Amerikaanse investeringsdocumenten - Wat je kunt leren van second-time founders over fundraisingsprocessen - Wanneer een ‘secondary' verkoop slim (of gevaarlijk) is Legal lingo: https://welovesaas.io/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/We-Love-Saas-common-investment-terms-May-2025.pdf Osborne Clarke: https://www.osborneclarke.com/ Leadinfo: https://www.leadinfo.com/nl/ We Love SaaS: https://welovesaas.io/ SaaS Summit Benelux: https://saassummit.io/

Connecting the dots between medical training and physician recruitment can significantly improve healthcare outcomes.  In this episode, Dr. Jason Reminick, CEO and Founder of Thalamus, shares how his company is transforming graduate medical education and physician recruitment with its innovative software. Drawing from personal experience, he explains how Thalamus streamlines residency and fellowship interviews by integrating with existing application services and offering real-time scheduling. He discusses the significant challenges healthcare systems face in physician recruitment and how Thalamus uses its extensive data to predict workforce trends and match doctors with hospitals that align with their goals. Dr. Reminick also highlights the impact of recent Series B funding on expanding Thalamus into broader physician recruitment and touches on medical students' motivations for becoming doctors. Tune in and learn how Thalamus is leveraging data and technology to build a more efficient and effective physician workforce! Resources: Connect with and follow Jason Reminick on LinkedIn. Learn more about Thalamus on their LinkedIn and website.

What mainly causes drivers' downtime, and how can they be eliminated? Join today's guest, Erik Malin of Tetro, for his entrepreneurship insights and his software solution's goal to enhance driver earnings through efficient scheduling and compensation models!   About Erik Malin Erik Malin (erik@tetro.one) is a freight tech founder and operator, currently building Tetro, an AI-native short-haul trucking fleet on a mission to boost driver earnings by eliminating wasted time. As a founding team member at Baton, he built and scaled operations from zero, launched a digital fleet, and later led the company's talent strategy as Head of Talent through its acquisition by Ryder in 2022. Before Baton, he architected Loadsmart's operational backbone, driving its growth from seed to Series B. Erik brings a rare combination of operational grit and talent instinct, known for building elite teams and high-performance systems that set a new bar for the logistics industry.  

When high-growth startups and private equity-backed companies hit critical financial crossroads, they call Kevin Gwynn White—discover how the co-founder of Exbo Group helps founders turn chaos into clarity and scale with confidence.   In this episode of Sharkpreneur, Seth Greene speaks with Kevin Gwynn White, co-founder of Exbo Group. He shares how he built a powerhouse finance firm that supports high-growth startups and private equity firms through pivotal transitions—without raising outside capital. With insights shaped by his experience at EY, an MBA from Columbia, and lessons from the front lines of over 20 growth companies, Kevin reveals the strategies that make Exbo a go-to resource for CFO advisory, M&A readiness, and scalable finance operations.   Key Takeaways: → The critical mistake founders make during Series B fundraising – and how Exbo's financial storytelling turns confusion into capital. → Why top-tier private equity firms trust Exbo to stabilize and scale their portfolio companies post-acquisition with CFO, tax, and transaction services. → The behind-the-scenes growth strategy that keeps Exbo profitable while scaling fast in a cash flow-intensive service business. → What it's like working alongside mission-driven founders – and how Exbo becomes the steady hand during high-stakes inflection points. → How Exbo supports private equity firms post-acquisition with CFO advisory, quality of earnings, and tax due diligence.   Kevin Gwynn White co-founded Exbo Group in 2017. He has helped to provide finance, operations, and strategy support to growth-stage companies and M&A diligence support to fund managers. Kevin focuses on bridging the gap between investors and founders, help CEOs build premier finance functions that appeal to investors. His areas of focus include education, software, and e-commerce.   Connect With Kevin:   Exbo Group LinkedIn Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Apex, a space manufacturing company, secured $200 million in a Series C funding round on April 29, 2025. This round, led by 8VC and Point72 Ventures, follows a previous $95 million raised in Series B funding. Apex focuses on mass-producing spacecraft buses to meet the demands of clients, including the U.S. Department of Defense. The funding will enhance production capabilities and expand inventory for both government and private sector clients. Meanwhile, the first quarter saw $1.7 billion invested in VC-backed space startups, a slower progression compared to the total $12.5 billion invested in the previous year. Other notable funding rounds this year include Stoke Space at $260 million and Epirus at $250 million.Learn more on this news visit us at: https://greyjournal.net/news/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this powerful episode of Female VC Lab, host Barbara Bickham sits down with Mary King, vice president at Aligned Climate Fund, to uncover how venture capital is accelerating the global clean energy transition. If you’re curious about the future of climate tech, energy innovation, and how investors are driving decarbonization, this episode is for you! Mary pulls back the curtain on Aligned Climate Fund’s investment thesis: investing in companies taking real action to decarbonize our infrastructure—including clean energy, resilient infrastructure, electric transport, and sustainable land use. You’ll hear insider stories about backing geothermal breakthroughs, innovative microgrid solutions, and the growing impact of point source carbon capture. Mary and Barbara also dive deep on challenges in climate tech VC, how AI could transform investment diligence, and why distributed energy and resilience are game changers for communities around the world. Whether you’re in the climate space, an entrepreneur, or just passionate about shaping a sustainable future, you’ll walk away with fresh insights and inspiration for what’s next in climate innovation and venture capital. Guest Information Guest Name: Mary King Bio: Mary King is vice president at Aligned Climate Fund, the venture strategy for Aligned Climate Capital. She invests in early-stage companies driving decarbonization across clean energy, resilient infrastructure, electric transport, and sustainable land use. Links: Mary King’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/maryeking/ Aligned Climate Capital: https://alignedclimatecapital.com/ Episode Outline Aligned Climate Fund’s Investment Thesis Mary explains how Aligned invests in seed to Series B companies with proven climate solutions, focusing on clean energy, resilient infrastructure, and decarbonization. More about Aligned Climate Capital The Role of Emerging Technologies: Geothermal, Microgrids & Carbon Capture A look at how Aligned approaches geothermal and microgrid investments, plus insights on distributed energy and point source carbon capture for scalable climate action. Resource: What is Geothermal Energy? Resource: Distributed Energy Resources The Future of Climate Tech and VC: AI, Diligence, and Industry Shifts Mary predicts how AI will soon revolutionize VC deal flow and diligence, enabling faster, smarter investment decisions—and what this means specifically for the climate sector. Resource: AI in Venture Capital Transcript For a full transcript of this episode, visit: https://femalevclab.com About the Host: Barbara Bickham is a venture investor, technologist, and founder of Female VC Lab. She champions women in venture and spotlights game-changing leaders investing for a better future. Podcast Website: https://femalevclab.com Rate & Review on Apple Podcasts – This is the most impactful way to support the show. Review us here! Contact the show: femalevclab@trailyn.com Follow us on social media: Instagram: @femalevclab X (formerly Twitter): @femalevclab Join the conversation: Comment on X, send us a message, or share your favorite takeaway using #FemaleVCLab. Share this episode with a friend! If you enjoyed it, tag us on social media and let us know your favorite takeaway.

Show Notes: Venture Blues: Cloud, Silver LiningOverviewThis week's “Venture Blues” editorial brings into focus a brewing transformation in early-stage venture capital. As funds endure stretched timelines and mounting LP pressure, long-taboo secondary markets are stepping into the limelight. At the same time, traditional VC structures—anchored to power-law home runs and decade-long illiquidity—are under fresh scrutiny.What makes this collection compelling is its blend of on-the-ground investor testimony (from Dan Gray, Hunter Walk, Rob Hodgkinson) and hard data (Carta charts, Series B MOIC trends) that together sketch a venture asset class at a crossroads: can it engineer better liquidity and more dependable returns without sacrificing outsized upside?Key Trend 1: The Liquidity Imperative and Rise of SecondariesAs portfolio companies stall in late-stage rounds, early-stage VCs and LPs alike are waking up to the need for earlier liquidity—and rediscovering secondaries.Why it matters:– Stigma around selling GP stakes is eroding when 10-year fund cycles stretch toward 15 years.– Liquidity becomes critical to meet IRR targets and redeploy capital.Talking Point 1: From Taboo to ToolboxQuote:“The obvious desperation for liquidity has — for now — removed the stigma associated with secondaries.”— Dan Gray's X postEarly-stage managers, once loath to let shares go, now view secondaries as a legitimate value-preservation tactic.Removing psychological barriers makes secondaries a core liquidity channel, not just a last-resort option.Talking Point 2: Fund Cycles Stretch, LP Calculations ShiftQuote:“For the earliest funds (pre-seed, seed) this means instead of 10 year fund cycles for LPs, you're seeing closer to 15, which fundamentally changes LP calculations about the asset class.”— Hunter Walk, HomebrewLonger holding periods erode IRRs and cash-on-cash returns.LPs factor in delayed distributions, pressing GPs to surface secondary opportunities sooner.Key Trend 2: Structural Challenges in Traditional VC ModelsDespite aggregate Series B investments growing 476% over eight years, most value remains on paper—and out of reach.Why it matters:– Healthy MOIC doesn't equate to real cash returns.– Most LPs lack access to top-performing funds and can't live off latent value.Talking Point 1: MOIC vs. Cash—The Distribution DilemmaQuote:“And the 4.76x is measured in MOIC, not cash, so was not distributed.”— Venture Blues editorialVenture's celebrated power law produces massive paper returns skewed toward a handful of winners.Without distributions, LPs can't recycle gains, creating a false sense of asset-class health.Talking Point 2: Concentration of Compelling ManagersQuote:“Most LPs do not get returns, and certainly not liquid returns (the only real kind).”— Venture Blues editorialA small club of star GPs capture most performance.Broader LP community remains exposed to illiquidity without average outcome participation.Key Trend 3: Rethinking the LP Base and Investor AlignmentEconomic uncertainty is forcing a recalibration of who backs VC—and how.Why it matters:– Traditional LPs (endowments, pensions) face funding pressures.– New entrants (sovereign wealth, retail, alternatives platforms) demand different structures.Talking Point 1: Endowment Exodus to SecondariesQuote:“A harbinger of change is Yale, who pioneered the ‘endowment model'… selling $6 bn in its PE portfolio in secondaries for the first time.”— Rob HodgkinsonEndowments under the gun from taxes, tariff impacts and political hostility.Liquid strategies gain priority, reshaping demand for evergreen and secondary vehicles.Talking Point 2: LP Preferences Shape Fund ProductsQuote:“VC is changing. Venture firms need to rethink not just who they raise from, but how their LP base influences what they're offering.”— Rob HodgkinsonA move toward evergreen, co-invest, direct, and secondary funds rather than classic 10-year vehicles.Funds must tailor structures to new LP appetites for liquidity and risk profiles.Key Trend 4: Emerging Structures for De-Risked, Liquid VC InvestmentsAlgorithmic selection and private-company indexes promise to lower risk, broaden access and embed liquidity.Why it matters:– De-couples returns from a small set of GPs and rare unicorns.– Creates tradable vehicles for average VC outcomes.Talking Point 1: Filtering the 7% That MatterQuote:“Investing in this 7% as an index gives investors the ability to participate in de-risked average outcomes.”— Venture Blues editorialData and machine learning reject 93% of Series B rounds.The top 7% deliver 6.2x MOIC in five years, enabling an index tilted for performance.Talking Point 2: Liquidity by DesignQuote:“There is no longer a dependency on which fund an LP can invest in… And liquidity is built into the index approach.”— Venture Blues editorialIndex shares can be bought and sold once listed on public markets.Retail investors and non-traditional allocators gain direct VC exposure.Discussion QuestionsHow has the elongation of fund cycles from 10 to 15 years altered LPs' appetite for early-stage VC?Can the rise of secondaries truly resolve liquidity challenges, or does it merely shift them to later rounds?With secondaries becoming “primary” for early-stage VCs, is there a risk of misaligned incentives between GPs and founders?How might new LP entrants (retail platforms, sovereign wealth funds) reshape venture fundraising and governance?Is algorithmic selection and index-based investing a silver bullet for de-risking VC, or does it introduce new systemic biases?Is the core issue in venture the lack of liquidity or the inherent power-law structure forcing “home runs”?What unintended consequences could emerge from tradable private-company indexes?Closing SegmentVenture Blues reveals an asset class in flux: the thirst for liquidity is rewriting norms, LPs are demanding new structures, and data-driven models offer a glimpse at more equitable, de-risked returns. As we watch secondaries soar and index products emerge, the central question remains: can VC evolve beyond its 70-year blueprint to deliver both outsized growth and true liquidity?Final thought: the silver lining in today's venture clouds may be a fundamentally redesigned asset class that finally brings average, liquid outcomes within reach.Stay tuned as we track which of these trends will reshape the venture landscape for good. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.thatwastheweek.com/subscribe

The quantum materials company with a focus on agriculture, has secured its Series B funding to accelerate its expansion as the U.S. leader in quantum dots.

UbiQD recently announced they've secured their Series B funding to accelerate its expansion as the U.S. leader in quantum dots.

Google Ads for B2B SaaS Startups can be the most effective—and misunderstood—tool for scaling fast. In this episode, expert Scott Gelber reveals how to build high-performing ad strategies tailored to the unique needs of SaaS founders looking to grow smarter, not just faster.Scott breaks down the proven tactics his agency uses to deliver consistent qualified leads, avoid costly ad mistakes, and optimize conversion tracking with tools like HubSpot. Whether you're Series A or Series B, if you're wondering how to generate predictable pipeline with Google Ads, this is your roadmap.Get actionable insight on:Why high-intent keywords drive real pipeline resultsHow to avoid wasted ad spend with better targetingCreating a Google Ads strategy built for B2B SaaSTactics to battle click fraud and improve ROASWhy desktop targeting and weekday ads convert betterReal-world case studies where Scott helped clients 2X their sales pipelineIf you're a SaaS founder, marketer, or growth strategist searching for real answers to why your current ad campaigns aren't converting—or you're just getting started and want to avoid the common traps—this podcast delivers the insight and wisdom you need to make Google Ads for B2B SaaS Startups your #1 growth channel.⏱️ Timestamps:00:00 - Intro & Who is Scott Gelber?01:00 - Why Google Ads can work for B2B SaaS02:00 - Key criteria to make Google Ads work04:00 - Mistakes most SaaS companies make06:00 - Tracking, tools, and lead quality focus08:00 - Scott's 3-part strategy framework12:00 - Case study: 2X pipeline in 90 days16:00 - How to get a free audit with Scott17:45 - Final insights + where to find himTo check out the YouTube (video podcast), visit: https://www.youtube.com/@drchrisloomdphdDisclaimer: Not advice. Educational purposes only. Not an endorsement for or against. Results not vetted. Views of the guests do not represent those of the host or show.  Click here to join PodMatch (the "AirBNB" of Podcasting): https://www.joinpodmatch.com/drchrisloomdphdWe couldn't do it without the support of our listeners. To help support the show:CashApp- https://cash.app/$drchrisloomdphdVenmo- https://account.venmo.com/u/Chris-Loo-4Spotify- https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/christopher-loo/supportBuy Me a Coffee- https://www.buymeacoffee.com/chrisJxClick here to schedule a 1-on-1 private coaching call: https://www.drchrisloomdphd.com/book-onlineClick here to check out our bookstore, e-courses, and workshops: https://www.drchrisloomdphd.com/shopClick here to purchase my books on Amazon: https://amzn.to/2PaQn4pFor audiobooks, visit: https://www.audible.com/author/Christopher-H-Loo-MD-PhD/B07WFKBG1FFollow our YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/chL1357Follow us on Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/drchrisloomdphdFollow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thereal_drchrislooFollow us on Threads: https://www.threads.net/@thereal_drchrislooFollow us on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@drchrisloomddphdFollow our Blog: https://www.drchrisloomdphd.com/blogFollow the podcast on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3NkM6US7cjsiAYTBjWGdx6?si=1da9d0a17be14d18Subscribe to our Substack newsletter: https://substack.com/@drchrisloomdphd1Subscribe to our Medium newsletter: https://medium.com/@drchrisloomdphdSubscribe to our LinkedIn newsletter: https://www.linkedin.com/build-relation/newsletter-follow?entityUrn=6992935013231071233Subscribe to our email list: https://financial-freedom-podcast-with-dr-loo.kit.com/Thank you to all of our sponsors and advertisers that help support the show!Financial Freedom for Physicians, Copyright 2025

UbiQD, a quantum materials company with a focus on agriculture, has secured its Series B funding to accelerate its expansion as the U.S. leader in quantum dots.

The hosts dissect Attio's AI-native CRM disrupting traditional customer management and examine the surprisingly resilient seed/Series B funding landscape despite economic headwinds. Learn how AI is fundamentally changing go-to-market playbooks, enabling tech companies to scale faster than ever before, and which AI sales tools have genuine staying power.Thanks for tuning in! Join the free Topline Slack channel to connect with 600+ revenue leaders, share insights, and keep the conversation going beyond the podcast!Subscribe to the Topline Newsletter to get the latest industry developments and emerging go-to-market trends delivered to your inbox every Thursday.Tune into The Revenue Leadership Podcast with Kyle Norton every Wednesday. Kyle dives deep into the strategies and tactics that drive success for revenue leaders like Jason Lemkins of SaaStr, Stevie Case of Vanta, and Ron Gabrisko of Databricks.Key Moments:[02:07] AJ's Boating Adventure[04:05] Sam on Pavilion's CMO Summit and Personal Updates[06:56] Marketing and Revenue Insights[10:36] AI in Business[13:34] Economic Sentiment and Business Strategy[33:02] Hiring in Volatile Times[37:04] Compensation Strategies for Sales Teams[40:55] AI in Sales: A Conversation with an AI SDR Founder[48:06] The Future of AI in Sales and Marketing[01:00:15] Novel Uses of AI[01:08:54] Closing Remarks and Shoutouts

Earth AI is discovering untapped critical metal deposits at half the cost in a fraction of the time. They combine machine learning and new modular drilling technology to move from detecting a prospect to drilling in just three to six months. They recently announced $20M in Series B funding in an oversubscribed round led by Tamarack Global and Cantos Ventures. Participating investors include Overmatch, Alpaca, Sparkwave Capital, Y Combinator, and Scrum Ventures.Roman is a YC alum, ex-PhD candidate at the University of Sydney,  and geologist with 10 years of industry and research experience in Europe, the Middle and Far East, and Australia.Here are 6 topics we covered in the podcast:1. The Problem The world faces a projected $10T demand for critical metals by 2050, yet new mineral discoveries have declined by 70% over the last decade. Current exploration methods are expensive, slow, and increasingly inefficient.2. AI-Powered Discovery Roman's team developed a machine learning model trained on 50 years of exploration data. The AI identifies geological proxies—subtle clues that indicate where valuable minerals may lie beneath the surface.3. Vertical Integration After realizing the industry wasn't ready to adopt their tech, Earth AI built its own exploration and drilling systems. This vertical integration slashed costs and sped up testing, allowing them to confirm mineral targets rapidly.4. Breakthrough Results Their AI led to the first-ever discovery of magnetic nickel on Australia's East Coast. They've since found lithium, silver, and lead deposits, securing land cheaply and unlocking high-value prospects.5. Founder Wisdom Roman emphasizes sustainable work habits and a strong internal compass. He credits storytelling as crucial to convincing investors and the broader industry of Earth AI's potential.--

Send us a textIn this episode we interview Ting Ting, Head of Marketing at Orum, a Series B startup transforming sales tech through real-time, phone-based pipeline generation.What you'll learn in this episode:Why authenticity now outweighs polish in B2B marketingHow consumer trends are reshaping professional content strategiesTactical ways to blend thought leadership with brand messagingThe art of empowering employees to create content without going off-brandHow “low-production” video is redefining trust in B2B spacesPractical insights on internal enablement and user-generated advocacyWhat it means to “dogfood” your product and turn it into internal gold

Zack Bogue is co‑founder and co‑managing partner at DCVC, a $4 billion deep‑tech venture firm spanning 13 funds. In late 2024, DCVC launched DCVC Climate, a dedicated vehicle backing technologies that slash emissions in heavy industry, hasten the energy transition, and bolster climate adaptation. In this episode, Zack unpacks how the firm's strategy evolved, how his journey—from Colorado outdoors‑kid to Harvard environmental‑science major to Silicon Valley deal‑maker—shaped his worldview, and what it takes to build a capital‑efficient deep‑tech portfolio that moves the climate needle.In this episode, we cover: [01:53] What DCVC is and Zack's role[02:41] Why DCVC focuses on deep tech[04:04] Zack's path from Harvard to VC[12:34] DCVC's playbook: applied AI, capital-light, climate-aligned[15:01] Launching a climate-only fund[20:06] Measuring impact beyond CO₂[25:55] Navigating policy shifts and returns[31:41] Bridging the Series B funding gap[32:56] Solving FOAK financing challenges[37:57] DCVC's bets: geothermal, micro-reactors, SAF, and moreEpisode recorded on March 28, 2025 (Published on April 17, 2025) Enjoyed this episode? Please leave us a review! Share feedback or suggest future topics and guests at info@mcj.vc.Connect with MCJ:Cody Simms on LinkedInVisit mcj.vcSubscribe to the MCJ Newsletter*Editing and post-production work for this episode was provided by The Podcast Consultant

Colin Sidoti is the Co-founder and CEO of Clerk, the best way to build authentication and user management.I loved this conversation, because Colin is currently in the arena building Clerk. It has not been easy, and he takes us inside some of the harder moments of the past six years.We hit on three main themes: authentication; lessons raising multiple hard Seed extensions in the early days, including a recap before the A, and the demo that got a16z to invest; and things AI and MCP.We also talk founding a company with his brother, building a compound startup, why components are the new APIs, and what he learned about audacious goals from John Collison @ StripeA big thank you to Reid Christian @ CRV, Paul Klein @ Browserbase, and Joseph Nelson @ Roboflow for helping brainstorm topics for Colin.Timestamps:(3:39) The best developer tool for authentication and user management(5:45) The easiest way to set up billing(7:13) Building a compound startup(9:15) Lesson on audacious goals from John Collison(12:40) Developer tools are now trusted category experts(13:47) How auth impacts billing, CRM, marketing, analytics(19:44) Why auth is always changing(25:40) Coming up with the idea for Clerk(29:24) What its like starting a company with your brother(30:58) Living in a basement during Clerks early days(35:33) Getting early users narrowing focus in South Park Commons(40:10) Fundraising lessons from struggling to raise(43:46) The trick that raised Clerk's first round from S28(45:09) Launching + the first Seed extension(50:15) Sequoia's feedback that improved conversion rates(52:22) Why a16xz led Clerk's 2nd Seed extension(58:11) How to do a recap before Series A(1:03:34) Changing Clerk's pitch to scare investors(1:08:56) Fundraising advice “Why partner alignment is all that matters”(1:11:42) Fast Series A and breaking 7%/week growth(1:16:32) Negotiating Clerk's Series B at the bar(1:22:15) Investors in the arena vs in their mansions(1:27:57) The three ways AI is changing authentication(1:31:21) Why AI agents all try to steal free AI credits(1:33:09) Remember to have fun(1:36:24) Building a better product to compete in a crowded marketReferencedTry Clerk: https://clerk.com/Jobs at Clerk: https://clerk.com/careersMartin Casado's tweet https://x.com/martin_casado/status/1558134697753841664Try Inngest: https://www.inngest.com/Follow ColinTwitter: https://x.com/tweetsbycolinLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/colin-sidoti-751a219Follow TurnerTwitter: https://twitter.com/TurnerNovakLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/turnernovakSubscribe to my newsletter to get every episode + the transcript in your inbox every week: https://www.thespl.it/

Send us a textMiguel Armaza interviews Bam Azizi, Co-Founder and CEO of Mesh Connect, a fintech infrastructure company that has transformed from a consumer-focus to a fast-growing B2B platform serving hundreds of corporate clients including Revolut, and Coinbase. After raising nearly $130 million, including a Series B closed in just one month, Mesh is now focusing on serving the stablecoin ecosystem.We discuss:The rollercoaster journey from B2C to B2B and the painful but necessary pivot decisionsWhy stablecoins represent a $37 trillion opportunity that's reshaping global financeHow fragmentation across chains, wallets, and currencies creates the perfect infrastructure opportunityThe immigrant mindset needed to survive funding cycles and build through market volatility and a lot more!Want more podcast episodes? Join me and follow Fintech Leaders today on Apple, Spotify, or your favorite podcast app for weekly conversations with today's global leaders that will dominate the 21st century in fintech, business, and beyond.Do you prefer a written summary? Check out the Fintech Leaders newsletter and join 75,000+ readers and listeners worldwide!Miguel Armaza is Co-Founder and General Partner of Gilgamesh Ventures, a seed-stage investment fund focused on fintech in the Americas. He also hosts and writes the Fintech Leaders podcast and newsletter.Miguel on LinkedIn: https://bit.ly/3nKha4ZMiguel on Twitter: https://bit.ly/2Jb5oBcFintech Leaders Newsletter: bit.ly/3jWIp

In today's 40 Minute Mentor episode, we're joined by Rafel Jorda Siquier, Founder and CEO of Open Cosmos, the UK-based satellite company on a mission to monitor and combat climate change.  Founded in 2015, Open Cosmos delivered its first satellite in record time with a team of just five people. Since then, the business has scaled to over €100 million in satellite contracts, a team of over 130 employees in Spain, Portugal, Greece and the UK, and $50 million in Series B funding from leading Investors.  In today's episode, you'll find out more about Rafel's journey into entrepreneurship, lessons from scaling such a successful business and the important role of satellites in combatting climate change. 

Pre Seed Seed Seed+ Seed++ Series A Hello, this is Hall T. Martin with the Startup Funding Espresso -- your daily shot of startup funding and investing. In startup funding, the raises come in rounds.   The startup can raise a pre-seed round followed by a seed, then a Series A, Series B, and so forth. Many founders view this approach as one step after the other. The reality is there's a large gap between the Seed and the Series A. Some call this the Valley of Death. This occurs because the startup often moves from family and friends and angel funding to institutional investors. The gap is wide between the two investor types. The funding reality is closer to Seed Seed+  Seed++ another $250K bridge round and then Series A. One strategy is to find bigger and more lucrative customers as you move through the series so you can generate more revenue. This reduces the amount of funding required to reach the next level. Another strategy is to factor this many rounds into your fundraising strategy from the start. Consider the valley of death and how you will cross it with your fundraising planning.   Thank you for joining us for the Startup Funding Espresso where we help startups and investors connect for funding. Let's go startup something today. _______________________________________________________ For more episodes from Investor Connect, please visit the site at:   Check out our other podcasts here:   For Investors check out:   For Startups check out:   For eGuides check out:   For upcoming Events, check out    For Feedback please contact info@tencapital.group    Please , share, and leave a review. Music courtesy of .

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This week's Espresso covers news from Finaktiva, Smart Compass, Nufi, and more!Outline of this episode:[00:30] – Félix Pago raises $75M Series B to expand cross-border payments in LatAm[00:43] – Finaktiva lands $10M from BBVA Spark for SME financing[00:56] – Smart Compass raises $17M in debt[01:09] – Mombak lands $17M in debt to expand reforestation efforts in the Amazon[01:18] – Homelend raises $8M in a debt operation structured by RBR Asset[01:27] – Nufi raises $1.5M seed round led by Magma Partners and GPCompasResources & people mentioned:Startups: Félix Pago, Finaktiva, Smart Compass, Mombak, Homeland, Nufi VCs: QED Investors, BBVA Spark, Magma Partners and GPCompas

Shoot us a Text.Episode #1017: Today we talk Polestar's bold Tesla takedown with a $20K lease play, Jeff Bezos' stealthy new EV startup with big aspirations, and GM's pause on BrightDrop van production despite rock-bottom pricing.Show Notes with links:A secretive EV startup based in Michigan is gaining attention fast. Funded by Jeff Bezos and stocked with talent from Ford, GM, Harley-Davidson, and Stellantis, Slate Auto is taking a bold swing at building a $25,000 electric pickup.Founded in 2022 via Re:Build Manufacturing, Slate has already raised over $100 million and closed a Series B round.The company is targeting late 2026 production near Indianapolis, building a minimalist two-seat pickup truck.Slate's strategy flips the usual EV script—start affordable and scale with accessories, not luxury trims.Its product roadmap includes personalization, merchandise, and “Slate University” for customer-led upgrades.“We built it. You make it,” is the company's trademarked mission to empower buyers with customization.Polestar is going big to lure Tesla owners, offering a jaw-dropping $20,000 incentive for drivers to lease the new Polestar 3 luxury EV crossover—an offer good through the end of March.The deal includes a $15,000 “Clean Vehicle Incentive” plus a $5,000 “Conquest Bonus” for current Tesla owners.The offer applies only to leased 2025 Polestar 3s; delivery must be taken from existing inventory before March 31.The Polestar 3 is sleek, spacious, and built in South Carolina with top-tier tech and sustainable materials.Performance specs include up to 517 hp, a 0-60 time of 4.5 seconds, and up to 350 miles of range.The Polestar offer says: “The Polestar 3 offers more comfort, tech, and style than the aging Model Y,”GM is hitting the brakes on production of its all-electric BrightDrop van at its Ontario facility due to soft demand—despite deep discounts and compelling incentives that still make it a standout EV deal.Production at CAMI Assembly will pause April 14 and remain idle until October 2025 for retooling.The move affects nearly 500 workers and drops the plant to a single shift post-relaunch.Only 274 BrightDrop vans were sold in Q1 2025—a modest 7% increase year-over-year.The announcement follows market jitters caused by Trump's tariff threats and broader EV hesitations.“It's a crushing blow to hundreds of working families in Ingersoll,” said Unifor President Lana Payne.Join hosts Paul J Daly and Kyle Mountsier as they connect the dots across car dealerships, retail trends, emerging tech like AI, and cultural shifts—bringing clarity, speed, and people-first insight to automotive leaders navigating a rapidly changing industry.Get the Daily Push Back email at https://www.asotu.com/ JOIN the conversation on LinkedIn at: https://www.linkedin.com/company/asotu/

We are excited to share this Special Edition COBT featuring Matt Loszak, CEO, and Jon Guidroz, Senior Vice President of Commercial and Strategy, from Aalo Atomics. Founded in 2022, Aalo is a pioneering nuclear energy company working to revolutionize the industry by manufacturing entire nuclear plants using prefabricated, factory-built components. Matt comes from a background in software startups, and his interest in nuclear began during his childhood in Toronto. Jon joined the company in September and is a seasoned leader in technology and sustainability, having previously held senior roles at Microsoft, Amazon Web Services, and Google Cloud. Last Monday, we had the opportunity to attend Aalo's Factory Unveiling in Austin and see the technology up close. Mike Bradley, Brett Rampal and I were thrilled to host Matt and Jon. In our conversation, we explore the renewed interest in nuclear energy, driven by the growing need for reliable low impact low cost power. We discuss Aalo's impressive growth (expanding from a small team of 5-10 to 45 people in under a year with plans to scale to 85-90 employees in the next 12 months), the company's Factory Unveiling event showcasing their Aalo Pod, designed to power AI data centers, and their ambitious goal to deliver power at under 3 cents per kWh. Matt shares insights into Aalo's focus to cross the “first-of-a-kind” barrier to “nth-of-a-kind” and what makes their “XMR” (Extra-Modular Reactor) design unique. We touch on the company's culture, focused on urgency and achieving lofty goals, their success in drawing talent from organizations like SpaceX, Tesla, and the oil and gas industry, and the company's plans to begin construction of a reactor at Idaho National Labs in 12 months. We cover the advantages and challenges of their sodium reactor design, the company's successful Series A fundraise and goals for Series B, and collaboration opportunities with oil and gas. It was a fantastic discussion and we appreciate Matt and Jon for taking the time from their busy schedule to visit. We look forward to following Aalo's progress and hope you enjoy the discussion as much as we did. Our best to you all!

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Foundersuite has established itself as the leading platform for startups raising capital, with $13 million in funding and a comprehensive suite of tools designed to streamline the fundraising process. In this episode of Category Visionaries, I sat down with Nathan Beckord, CEO of Foundersuite, to explore how his extensive background in investment banking and startup advisory evolved into building a specialized platform that's revolutionizing how founders approach fundraising. Nathan shares his journey from consultant to entrepreneur, and how Foundersuite has grown from a simple CRM into a robust platform serving startups from seed stage through Series B and beyond.   Topics Discussed: The evolution from an investment banking career to founding a startup focused on fundraising tools How Foundersuite narrowed its focus from a broad suite of founder tools to specialized fundraising solutions The strategic decision to target the seed through Series B segment as their primary market Building a sustainable marketing strategy through events, podcasting, and innovative guerrilla tactics The launch of Funding Stack, a new platform designed for VCs and fundraising consultants How AI is being integrated throughout the fundraising process to enhance efficiency and outcomes   GTM Lessons For B2B Founders: Start with your unique expertise: Nathan built Foundersuite based on his decade of fundraising experience, turning his specialized knowledge into product features. He explained, "I'm a one trick pony. The only thing I've done ever since college is raise capital for startups." B2B founders should leverage their deep industry expertise when defining their product category and value proposition. Be willing to kill good products for great focus: Despite positive user feedback on several products in their initial suite, Foundersuite made the difficult decision to eliminate tools that weren't core to their primary value proposition. Nathan recalls, "It was hard to kill something that people did love... but they weren't really paying as much for that." B2B founders should continuously evaluate their product portfolio against market traction and be willing to make tough decisions for greater focus. Define your "Goldilocks" customer segment: Foundersuite identified their ideal customer segment as seed through Series B companies—not too early (pre-seed) and not too mature (Series C+). Nathan explains, "Too early, you don't have any money, you can't pay us, you're not really fundable. Too late, you have a lot of other resources to help you raise capital." B2B founders should similarly identify where their product delivers maximum value and focus acquisition efforts accordingly. Use content marketing as a learning opportunity: Foundersuite's "How I Raised It" podcast not only serves as a marketing channel but also provides valuable market intelligence. Nathan shared, "I thought I knew everything about raising capital. And here I am just drinking from a fire hose... I'm learning more than my first six months of doing a podcast than I have in the last five years of actually doing the work." B2B founders should view content marketing as both a growth channel and a customer research tool. Implement annual marketing experiments: Foundersuite commits to trying one new marketing approach each year. Nathan explains, "One of the things I try and do every year... let's try a new, different marketing experiment." For 2025, they're implementing monthly webinars. B2B founders should similarly build experimentation into their marketing roadmap while maintaining their core channels.   //   Sponsors: Front Lines — We help B2B tech companies launch, manage, and grow podcasts that drive demand, awareness, and thought leadership. www.FrontLines.io The Global Talent Co. — We help tech startups find, vet, hire, pay, and retain amazing marketing talent that costs 50-70% less than the US & Europe.  www.GlobalTalent.co  

The Gap Between Seed and Series A Hello, this is Hall T. Martin with the Startup Funding Espresso -- your daily shot of startup funding and investing. In startup funding, we talk about preseed, seed, Series A, Series B, and so forth. It sounds like each stage is just one step after the other. When you finish your pre-seed round you raise your seed. In reality, there's a gap between seed and Series A. It often takes several rounds of funding to close it. Most startups raise a preseed, seed, seed+, seed++, and another bridge round for $250K, and then go to Series A. This is often a surprise to first-time founders. The reasons are as follows: In most cases, the Series A is the first institutional round of investment. The requirements regarding revenue, growth, margins, churn, and other factors are fixed and rigorous. Prior rounds of funding were often made regardless of the results of the business but rather on the promise of future results. Series A investors have specific requirements around valuation and ownership stakes.  This often requires better metrics and more revenue to make it work. It's often the case that the founders have a vision for a specific valuation. Specific valuation targets often require better metrics from the startup. Make sure you plan for the gap between the seed and Series A in your fundraise.   Thank you for joining us for the Startup Funding Espresso where we help startups and investors connect for funding. Let's go startup something today. _______________________________________________________ For more episodes from Investor Connect, please visit the site at:   Check out our other podcasts here:   For Investors check out:   For Startups check out:   For eGuides check out:   For upcoming Events, check out    For Feedback please contact info@tencapital.group    Please , share, and leave a review. Music courtesy of .

In this episode, we're excited to have Chris Van Dusen from the venture capital world join us. He brings a wealth of experience from both the VC and entrepreneurial worlds. He shares his unique journey through sales, marketing, and three successful business exits. Chris also talks about Solyco Capital, his firm that prioritizes smart capital over mere funding, and their approach to matching investors with the right opportunities.  Tune in as we dive into venture capital strategies, how to navigate investment rounds, and the balance of assessing venture potential. He and Pete also discuss the realities of selling a business and the unexpected lessons learned from being an angel investor. Whether you're an entrepreneur looking to perhaps one day sell your business, or are already an investor in the HALO space, Chris's perspective absolutely offers a fresh take! On funding and valuation, Chris states, "To qualify for your Series B, you'd ask . . . did I hit those goals? And secondarily, am I on glide path for the next big growth or step function of my business? If the answer is no, then you're not going to get this larger, new valuation. If the answer is 'maybe, but I need a little bit more time,' maybe you do what's called an extension round . . . it's maybe the same valuation because you really haven't hit it, but you're very close." Key themes discussed Private Equity Fund Term Sheet Dynamics Series B Funding and Valuation Criteria Regrets of Angel Investing Pandemic-Proof Investment Strategies Entrepreneurial Struggles and Successes Navigating Pivots in Startups Challenges in Selling Businesses Entrepreneurial Deal Insights A few key takeaways:  1. Smart Capital Over Just Capital: Chris emphasizes the importance of "smart money" versus just having capital. He elaborates on how smart investors not only provide funds but also strategic guidance and support to help companies scale. 2. Flexible Investment Strategy: Instead of raising a fund and sticking to a mandate, Solyco finds great assets first and then raises capital specifically for each venture. This allows them to be more flexible and diverse in their investment choices. 3. Value and Growth Stages: Chris discusses the importance of each investment stage from Seed to Series A, B, etc. He stresses that value isn't automatically created and validated at every stage; instead, growth and meeting KPIs are crucial for valuation increases. 4. Portfolio Theory in Investing: While angels often invest in single deals that can be risky, professional investment firms use portfolio theory, investing in multiple ventures to balance risks and potential rewards. This allows them to absorb losses more efficiently while aiming for high returns from successful ventures. 5. Relationship Building and Board Involvement: Chris highlights the importance of having seats on the board or being deeply involved in the companies they invest in, to have a better understanding of the business and to support strategic pivots if necessary. Resources:  Chris Van Dusen: https://www.linkedin.com/in/chrismvandusen  Solyco Capital: https://www.solycocapital.com/  Prospect Wizard: http://www.theprospectwizard.com Promotion Vault: http://www.promotionvault.com HigherDose: http://www.higherdose.com

Build your business with beehiiv: https://www.beehiiv.com/greg-isenberg?utm_campaign=Q22025-greg-isenberg-partnership&utm_medium=influencer&utm_source=podcast&utm_source_platform=podcast&via=greg-isenberg-Q22025&utm_marketing_tactic=awareness&utm_creative_format=podcast&utm_content=greg-isenberg&utm_term=greg-isenbergJoin me as I chat with Tyler Denk, co-founder of Beehiiv, to discuss how to grow a newsletter to 100,000 subscribers. He demonstrates Beehiiv's platform features including customizable websites, subscriber data collection, automated welcome sequences, and multiple monetization options. Tyler emphasizes there's no "silver bullet" for growth—success comes from combining multiple strategies that each contribute incrementally to building a valuable audience asset.Get the 5-step guide to 100K subscribers: www.gregisenberg.com/beehiiv-businessTimestamps• 00:00 - Intro• 02:58 - Overview of newsletter growth potential• 04:03 - Website building and email capture features• 15:00 - Subscriber data collection and welcome automations• 25:00 - Cross-promotion and "Boost" network for growth• 38:06 - Lead magnets and referral programs• 55:00 - Customized email collection based on content  • 1:08:35 - Monetization strategies (sponsorships, paid subscriptions)• 1:10:55 - Final thoughts on consistency and getting startedKey Points• Beehiiv's all-in-one platform includes website building, email capture, subscriber data collection, referral programs, and monetization tools• Multiple growth channels work together: lead magnets, email gating, referral programs, and cross-promotion with other newsletters• Monetization comes through direct sponsorships, Beehiiv's ad network, and the "Boost" feature where newsletters pay each other for subscriber referrals1) Website & Email Capture StrategyBeehiiv gives you a full website builder where you can create:• Custom landing pages• Email capture forms• Pop-ups targeted by traffic source• Different signup flowsThe key? Create MULTIPLE entry points that convert 15-20% of visitors to subscribers.Tyler's Windows 98-themed site stands out because it's INTENTIONALLY different!2) The Subscribe Flow MagicThis is GENIUS:After someone subscribes, Tyler shows:• Sponsored newsletter recommendations• A quick survey collecting demographic data• A welcome page with popular contentThis data helps him:• Sell premium sponsorships• Create targeted content• Understand his audience (60% founders!)3) Network Effects & Passive GrowthTyler gets 200-300 FREE subscribers weekly through Beehiiv's recommendation network!How it works:• Other newsletters recommend his in their subscribe flow• He recommends others in his flow"It's like getting $400-600 of value weekly just for existing on the platform" 4) The Boost Network (Paid Acquisition)Tyler spends $2-3K monthly buying subscribers through Beehiiv's Boost marketplace.• He pays $2.50 per subscriber• Only pays for subscribers who ACTUALLY ENGAGE• Has autopause features to cut off low-quality sources• Manages 155+ acquisition sources in one dashboardIt's like a vending machine: put in $2.50, get $4 back!5) Lead Magnets That ConvertTyler shared his seed deck on Twitter (100K views) with a simple signup form.The magic:• Created a custom landing page in Beehiiv• Set up a different signup flow (no recommendations)• Built an automation to deliver the deck instantly• Added new subscribers to his newsletterPro tip: Get sponsors for your lead magnets to fund MORE promotion!6) The Referral Program (1% of growth)Tyler built Morning Brew's referral program (led to 1M+ subscribers) and implemented a simpler version:- 1 referral = Access to Series B deck (digital, zero cost)• 3 referrals = $10 off merch (dropshipped, zero cost)7) Monetization (The Engine)Tyler makes $20-30K monthly through:- Direct sponsorships ($7K per placement)• Boost network referrals ($2-4 per subscriber)• No paid subscription (though many make $100K+/year this way)Beehiiv's sponsorship storefront lets advertisers book directly with just a $10 transaction fee!Notable Quotes:"Writing weekly and sharing my thoughts online has probably been the highest leverage thing that I've done in my entire career. It's opened so many doors to angel investing, meeting other founders, meeting people who are doing really cool shit." - TylerLCA helps Fortune 500s and fast-growing startups build their future - from Warner Music to Fortnite to Dropbox. We turn 'what if' into reality with AI, apps, and next-gen products https://latecheckout.agency/BoringAds — ads agency that will build you profitable ad campaigns http://boringads.com/BoringMarketing — SEO agency and tools to get your organic customers http://boringmarketing.com/Startup Empire - a membership for builders who want to build cash-flowing businesses https://www.startupempire.coFIND ME ON SOCIALX/Twitter: https://twitter.com/gregisenbergInstagram: https://instagram.com/gregisenberg/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/gisenberg/FIND TYLER ON SOCIALX/Twitter: https://x.com/denk_tweetsBig Desk Energy: https://www.bigdeskenergy.com

In this episode of the No BS podcast, we welcome back Marcus from Hostaway to catch up on the exciting developments since his last appearance in December 2022. We dive into Hostaway's impressive feats, such as raising a massive $175 million in Series A funding, followed by an even more staggering $365 million Series B funding round. Marcus gives us an inside look at the intricacies of running a top-tier business, emphasizing the paramount importance of stellar customer support and innovative technology. We also explore the future plans for Hostaway, the evolving landscape of the short-term rental industry, regulatory challenges, and what it takes to achieve market leadership. Don't miss this insightful conversation packed with industry knowledge and future trends.Link to Hostaway: https://www.hostaway.com/Episode Highlights:00:00 Introduction to the No BS Podcast00:57 Welcoming Marcus from Host Away02:26 The Simple Truths of Business and Life04:56 Host Away's Major Funding Announcements06:20 The Three Pillars of Running a Business12:31 The Importance of Customer and Investor Relationships20:45 The Future of Vacation Rentals and Direct Bookings23:16 Investing in Technology and Customer Success24:08 Acquisitions and Market Competition25:55 Challenges of Following Playbooks30:30 Valuations and Market Opportunities35:20 Impact of Regulation on Real Estate40:04 Company Culture and Employee Compensation45:58 Conclusion and Future Outlook

On this episode of the Scouting For Growth podcast, Sabine VdL talks to Anneli Scopazzi, CEO and Founder of Boulevard Recruiting. With a background rooted in fast-growth startup environments, Anneli has become an authority on matching world-class talent to the right opportunities—particularly in an era brimming with AI-driven disruption. Expect a compelling conversation about how technology is changing the face of recruiting, the critical importance of upskilling and reskilling in today’s competitive market, and what early-stage ventures need to keep in mind while scaling with AI. KEY TAKEAWAYS We work with early-stage startups, starting with series B but it’s moved down to series C when the market crashed, but we now sit in series A where we’re hoping to scale with those clients for the next couple of years to be the first recruiters on the ground, working very closely with the founders. As the companies start to scale and hire internal recruiters the we’ll work very closely with them too. Covid benefitted us in vary big way as a remote company founded in Q4 2019, I was fiercely committed to working remotely, it was the number one driver of the company, the name Boulevard was chosen because it represents remote work. When Covid happened, everyone had to figure out how to work remotely and now companies are accustomed to it and how it works. AI is something that felt scary for a minute back when ChatGPT was released and there was all this appearance of fast acceleration. But, working in tech, we’ve known this has been going on for years. I wanted to be the first to adopt and work with these early tech companies, you don’t want to be the company that doesn’t survive the extinction event if you can’t work it out. In the recruiting landscape I haven’t seen any amazing AI solutions just yet. There are some things that make us more efficient, but we’re in a bit of a safe space because of the relationship focus, which is really hard to replicate with AI technology. The more exciting thing is working with the AI companies and seeing them get funded massively. It’s an exciting space to be in. BEST MOMENTS ‘I’ve loved the French language and Paris since I was very young and I didn’t want to name my business after myself. What I love about Boulevard is that it’s of French origin but it’s very recognisable around the world.’ ‘What excites me about working with early-stage startups is that you have the ability to do more than you’re qualified to do.’ ‘A lot of my personal growth has been very self-taught. That’s been very liberating and rewarding but also can be very painful at times learning through mistakes.’ ‘There’s a lot of administrative work in recruiting, in-bound applications have surged dramatically in the last couple of years globally. The recruiting tools we’re seeing are sorting through profiles faster and narrowing it down to a shorter list for the human to review.’ ABOUT THE GUEST Anneli Scopazzi is the CEO and Founder of Boulevard Recruiting, a boutique San Francisco-based agency that specializes in matching startups with world-class talent in engineering, product, and beyond. She began her career in accounting before transitioning into recruiting about seven years ago, initially stepping into a 100% commission role at a boutique agency and later being recruited to Palantir. This non-traditional path enabled Anneli to grow quickly in leadership, ultimately becoming Head of Talent at Figma, where she played a key role in tripling the company’s headcount through its Series B and C stages. In September 2019, driven by her passion for connecting people and technology, Anneli founded Boulevard Recruiting—a remote-focused firm that balances expert matching of talent with a flexible work culture for its team members. LinkedIn ABOUT THE HOST Sabine is a corporate strategist turned entrepreneur. She is the CEO and Managing Partner of Alchemy Crew a venture lab that accelerates the curation, validation, & commercialization of new tech business models. Sabine is renowned within the insurance sector for building some of the most renowned tech startup accelerators around the world working with over 30 corporate insurers, accelerated over 100 startup ventures. Sabine is the co-editor of the bestseller The INSURTECH Book, a top 50 Women in Tech, a FinTech and InsurTech Influencer, an investor & multi-award winner. Twitter LinkedIn Instagram Facebook TikTok Email Website

Roman Arutyunov is the Co-founder and SVP of Products at Xage Security, a Series B startup focused on protecting critical infrastructure—including energy systems—from cyber threats. Xage is backed by investors like Chevron Technology Ventures, Aramco, Piva Capital, Valor Equity Partners, and Overture.Cybersecurity is a growing concern as our energy systems become more distributed, electrified, and digitally connected. We spoke with Roman about the vulnerabilities in today's infrastructure, the motivations behind cyberattacks, and how the rise of AI is changing the cybersecurity landscape.In this episode, we cover: [2:11] Introduction to Xage Security[3:12] Cybersecurity 101: Ransomware, nation-state threats, and attacker motivations[7:10] Operational tech (OT) vs. information tech (IT)[13:29] Xage's Zero Trust security approach[15:45] Customer segments and differing security challenges[20:47] Navigating regulations vs. fast deployment timelines[23:40] How AI is shaping both threats and defenses[28:00] When multifactor authentication becomes a vulnerability[31:59] Real-world cyberattacks on energy systems[34:10] Xage's funding history and growth trajectoryEpisode recorded on Feb 20, 2025 (Published on Mar 26, 2025) Enjoyed this episode? Please leave us a review! Share feedback or suggest future topics and guests at info@mcj.vc.Connect with MCJ:Cody Simms on LinkedInVisit mcj.vcSubscribe to the MCJ Newsletter*Editing and post-production work for this episode was provided by The Podcast Consultant

Recorded in July 2024, Aimi founder Edward Balassanian joins Fund/Build/Scale to share how his AI-powered platform creates generative, copyright-safe music for enterprise clients. He explains how customer discovery with DJs shaped Aimi's tech, why compliance is core to their strategy, and why the company downsized after hitting product-market fit — all while inventing a market where AI music solves problems humans can't. RUNTIME 30:47 EPISODE BREAKDOWN (4:17) “ I consider myself a platform person. I build operating systems.” (7:39) “ It's incumbent on a founder in a space like this to be well-versed in not only the art of the music, but the science of the music as well.” (9:14) “ We see a song as a medium between fans and artists. We're not in the song business.” (11:03) How Aimi is building a library of licensed content: “We've been pretty methodical.” (14:59) “ We see ourselves as kind of uniquely in the business of music AI for creation, not for imitation.” (16:46) “ We de-risk the use of music. That's one of the biggest selling points for enterprise customers.” (18:44) “ Like most tech people, I would say we're always going to be in beta.” (21:58) Why Aimi raised its $20M Series B in 2021. (24:01) Downsizing after reaching PMF “ was the best decision that we that we could have made.” (28:05) “ I think what's really interesting is building platforms, and any platform today is going to have to incorporate AI into it.” LINKS Edward Balassanian (Crunchbase) Aimi AI-Powered Music Platform Aimi has raised $20 million in a Series B round of funding SUBSCRIBE

On this episode of A SENSe of Wellness podcast host, Susan Greeley, and co-founder of Feed.fm, Dr. Lauren Pufpaf, have a conversation about how music contributes to our daily wellness.   More About Lauren Pufpaf Lauren Pufpaf is the Co-Founder, COO, and President of Feed.fm, a B2B music platform for consumer and retail brands, including American Eagle Outfitters, the Golden State Warriors, and Lululemon Studio. With 20+ years of experience scaling companies, Lauren has led multiple companies through Series B rounds, fueling its growth and success over nearly a decade. Throughout her career, Lauren has scaled businesses to $100M, raised over $80M in venture funding, and advised dozens of founders on successful capital raises. Under her leadership, Feed.fm has been recognized as Fast Company's Most Innovative Companies of 2024, Inc. Magazine's Power Partner, and an innovator in music tech by the Music Business Association.

Join host Nataraj on Startup Project as he sits down with Vanessa Larco, Partner at NEA, to discuss the transformative impact of AI on startups and venture capital.About the Episode: This episode delves into the evolving landscape of tech investing, exploring how AI is reshaping business models, pricing strategies, and the future of work. Vanessa, a former Director of Product at Box and co-founder of Funloop, shares her insights on:* The shift towards AI in venture capital* The commoditization debate surrounding LLMs* The evolving pricing models in the age of AI* Common mistakes startups make when fundraising* How to identify and secure promising deals* Vanessa's personal journey and mentorship experiencesAbout the Guest and Host:Vanessa Larco: Partner at NEA, investing in Series A and Series B technology companies. Former Director of Product at Box and co-founder of Funloop. Connect with Vanessa:→ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/vanessalarcoNataraj: Host of the Startup Project podcast, Senior PM at Azure & Investor.→ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/natarajsindam/→ Twitter: https://x.com/natarajsindam→ Email updates: https://startupproject.substack.com/→ Website: https://thestartupproject.ioTimestamps:00:01 - Introduction and Guest Introduction01:01 - AI's Impact on Venture Capital04:12 - The Commoditization of LLMs08:57 - The SaaS Subscription Model and AI16:04 - AI-Enabled Investment Ideas18:50 - Life as a Partner at NEA23:42 - Working with Series A & B Companies25:40 - Traction Metrics for Series A27:59 - Case Studies: Majoree & Rewind33:04 - Common Startup Mistakes36:37 - Sourcing Deals in Venture Capital38:57 - What Vanessa is Consuming Now40:20 - Mentors in Vanessa's Career41:38 - Lessons Learned in Venture InvestingSubscribe to Startup Project for more engaging conversations with leading entrepreneurs!→ Email updates: https://startupproject.substack.com/#StartupProject #NEA #AI #ArtificialIntelligence #VentureCapital #Startups #SaaS #PricingModels #Fundraising #ProductMarketFit #Investing #Podcast #YouTube #Tech #Innovation

This week, we'll explore the art of crafting exceptional product experiences with Nico Giraldo, the founder of 21Moves—a bootstrapped app that has surpassed 10 million downloads and generates $25K in monthly recurring revenue (MRR).Nico's journey is inspiring—from medical school interviews to becoming Head of Engineering at a Series B company in just three years and bootstrapping a puzzle app to over 10 million installs. He specializes in crafting intuitive, high-impact user experiences that drive growth.In this episode, Nico will share his unconventional approach to creating standout products, offering indie developers actionable insights on designing, refining, and scaling apps. Whether you're looking to enhance user engagement or streamline your product strategy, this is a conversation you won't want to miss!You will discover:-The challenges and triumphs of building a successful indie app-How to craft a great product experience that drives growth-Strategies to shorten the time to reach “AHA Moment” for usersLearn More:https://apps.apple.com/us/app/21moves-cube-puzzle-solver/id1533263247Book a consultation call: https://calendly.com/appmasters-alok/30min Work with us to grow your apps faster & cheaper: http://www.appmasters.com/Get training, coaching, and community: ⁠https://appmastersacademy.com/*********************************************SPONSORSLooking for the best alternative to Firebase Dynamic Links?The Airbridge DeepLink Plan is a smart, straightforward alternative to Firebase Dynamic Links.With ready-to-use expertise and no-code migration in just three steps, switching to Airbridge DeepLinks is simple and easy.Keep your customer journeys intact with essential deep linking and analytics. Make the switch before the deadline.Go to appmasters.com/airbridge.*********************************************Follow us:YouTube: ⁠AppMasters.com/YouTube⁠Instagram: ⁠@App MastersTwitter: ⁠@App MastersTikTok: ⁠@stevepyoung⁠Facebook: ⁠App Masters⁠*********************************************

This week, we'll explore the art of crafting exceptional product experiences with Nico Giraldo, the founder of 21Moves—a bootstrapped app that has surpassed 10 million downloads and generates $25K in monthly recurring revenue (MRR).Nico's journey is inspiring—from medical school interviews to becoming Head of Engineering at a Series B company in just three years and bootstrapping a puzzle app to over 10 million installs. He specializes in crafting intuitive, high-impact user experiences that drive growth.In this episode, Nico will share his unconventional approach to creating standout products, offering indie developers actionable insights on designing, refining, and scaling apps. Whether you're looking to enhance user engagement or streamline your product strategy, this is a conversation you won't want to miss!You will discover:-The challenges and triumphs of building a successful indie app-How to craft a great product experience that drives growth-Strategies to shorten the time to reach “AHA Moment” for usersLearn More:https://apps.apple.com/us/app/21moves-cube-puzzle-solver/id1533263247Book a consultation call: https://calendly.com/appmasters-alok/30min Work with us to grow your apps faster & cheaper: http://www.appmasters.com/Get training, coaching, and community: ⁠https://appmastersacademy.com/*********************************************SPONSORSLooking for the best alternative to Firebase Dynamic Links?The Airbridge DeepLink Plan is a smart, straightforward alternative to Firebase Dynamic Links.With ready-to-use expertise and no-code migration in just three steps, switching to Airbridge DeepLinks is simple and easy.Keep your customer journeys intact with essential deep linking and analytics. Make the switch before the deadline.Go to appmasters.com/airbridge.*********************************************Follow us:YouTube: ⁠AppMasters.com/YouTube⁠Instagram: ⁠@App MastersTwitter: ⁠@App MastersTikTok: ⁠@stevepyoung⁠Facebook: ⁠App Masters⁠*********************************************