Startup Lessons with Daniel Ratchford

I’m your host, Dr. Andrea Ortega, and today, we’re diving into the startup journey of nonprofits—the wins, the struggles, and the lessons learned along the way.

Joining me in this episode is Daniel Ratchford, the President of Broreavement, a nonprofit dedicated to supporting individuals experiencing loss. Daniel has been in the trenches of starting and growing a nonprofit, and today, he’s bringing his firsthand experience to the conversation. But in a fun twist, he’s also flipping the script and asking me some of the toughest questions every nonprofit founder should consider.

If you’re in the early stages of building your nonprofit—or even just thinking about starting one—this episode is packed with insights you don’t want to miss. Let’s get into it!