Inside the Round
Inside the Round
Podcast Description
What happens in the room where the deal gets done?Join fundraising expert Helena Fogarty as she pulls back the curtain on startup funding. Each episode features a founder who just closed their round, sharing the raw, unfiltered truth about what it really takes to get investors to wire the money.No sanitized success stories. No vague platitudes. Just real founders revealing their exact process, pivotal moments, uncomfortable conversations, and strategic decisions that led to millions in funding.Whether you're preparing to raise capital or simply fascinated by the inner workings of startup finance, "Inside the Round" delivers the fundraising insights you won't hear anywhere else.
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The podcast focuses on startup funding, resilience, and founder experiences, with episodes like From Rejection to Resilience featuring David Dellapelle discussing cybersecurity and the importance of customer feedback, along with strategies for building investor relationships and navigating challenges like funding and maintaining personal balance.
What happens in the room where the deal gets done?
Join fundraising expert Helena Fogarty as she pulls back the curtain on startup funding. Each episode features a founder who just closed their round, sharing the raw, unfiltered truth about what it really takes to get investors to wire the money.
No sanitized success stories. No vague platitudes. Just real founders revealing their exact process, pivotal moments, uncomfortable conversations, and strategic decisions that led to millions in funding.
Whether you’re preparing to raise capital or simply fascinated by the inner workings of startup finance, “Inside the Round” delivers the fundraising insights you won’t hear anywhere else.
Inside the Round is a podcast hosted by fundraising expert Helena Fogarty that pulls back the curtain on startup funding by featuring founders who have recently closed their funding rounds.
Each episode delivers raw, unfiltered insights into what it actually takes to get investors to commit capital, moving beyond sanitized success stories to reveal the exact processes, pivotal moments, uncomfortable conversations, and strategic decisions that led to millions in funding.
In this episode of Inside the Round, Steve Gilman shares his entrepreneurial journey from founding Block Party to launching OneRange, an AI-powered talent development platform. He discusses the challenges of fundraising, the importance of resilience, and the value of building a strong network.
Steve emphasizes the need for clear roles among co-founders and the significance of mental and physical well-being in the entrepreneurial journey. He also reflects on the evolving landscape of fundraising and the lessons learned from his experiences in both sports and business.
Chapters
00:00 The Journey Begins: From Block Party to OneRange
03:03 Navigating the Fundraising Landscape
05:50 Building a Resilient Team and Company Culture
08:45 The Importance of Networking and Relationships
12:00 Lessons from Sports: Resilience and Grit
14:51 The Role of Investors in a Startup’s Success
18:04 Finding the Right Co-Founder
20:54 The Challenges of Fundraising in a Changing Environment
23:51 Mental and Physical Well-being as a Founder
26:52 The Future of OneRange and Upcoming Fundraising Plans
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