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Hunt Gather Nurture
Hunt Gather Nurture with Jason Burke is a podcast about what it really takes to build and scale a Consumer Packaged Goods (CPG) brand in today’s world. Hosted by Jason Burke—CEO & founder of The New Primal—this show dives into the raw, unfiltered stories behind the products you see on shelves and the people who put everything on the line to bring them to life.
From raising capital and securing retail partnerships to navigating burnout, pivoting through crises, and leading with resilience, each episode explores the grit and tenacity it takes to survive and thrive in the CPG space. Jason sits down with fellow founders, investors, and operators who have weathered the highs and lows of entrepreneurship, and kept going.
Whether you're in the trenches or dreaming of your first big leap, Hunt Gather Nurture offers honest conversations, practical insights, and real encouragement for anyone building something that matters.
Hunt Gather Nurture
What It Really Takes to Raise Capital in 2025 (and Why It’s Harder Than Ever)
Fundraising in 2025 feels different than it used to. It is harder, slower, and less forgiving than in years past. In this episode, I sit down with Steve Young—an experienced operator, investor, and partner at Manna Tree—to have an honest conversation about what is really happening in the investment landscape right now.
We cover:
- Why the bar for raising money has become significantly higher
- What actually makes investors say yes in today’s market
- How self-awareness has become one of the most valuable traits a founder can possess
- When it might be time to double down—or step aside
- Why a polished pitch deck no longer guarantees interest
If you are in the trenches trying to raise capital, scale your brand, or simply lead with more intention, this episode will meet you where you are.