Startup Warriors
A daily podcast delivering practical insights, proven strategies, and expert advice to help early-stage founders successfully raise capital. Each weekday, we break down one critical topic in startup fundraising.
Episodes
48 episodes
Ep 47: Cap Table - Checklist for Founders
In this episode, we break down everything startup founders need to know about mastering their capitalization table—your ultimate strategic tool for securing investment, retaining control, and maximizing long-term value. Drawing on insights from...
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Ep 46: Financial Modeling - Real Stories from the Trenches
In this episode, Financial Modeling for Startup Founders: Real Stories from the Trenches – A Comprehensive Guide to Raising Capital, we break down the art and science of building a financial model that not only drives internal decision...
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Ep 45: Due Diligence - How to Stand Out
In this episode, we break down the entire venture capital due diligence process—from what investors really look for to how founders can turn a high-pressure audit into a strategic advantage. You’ll learn why due diligence is far more t...
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Ep 44: Fundraising Strategy - Templates and Examples
Mastering Startup Fundraising: A Strategic Blueprint for Founders delivers a deep dive into every phase of the capital-raising journey, drawing on insights from top venture capitalists, successful founders, accelerator programs, and le...
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Ep 43: Valuation - Secrets to Success
The Founder's Definitive Guide to Startup Valuation: Navigating Capital Raises for Success dives deep into the art and science of valuing a startup, revealing how this pivotal number influences equity, investor appeal, and long-term gr...
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Ep 42: Investor Outreach - Mistakes Founders Make
In this episode, we break down the most common—and costly—mistakes startup founders make when reaching out to investors. Drawing on insights from top VCs, seasoned entrepreneurs, accelerator programs, and industry publications, we cover how poo...
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Ep 41: Pitching - What Investors Really Look For
In this masterclass episode, we unpack “Investor Pitching: What Top Investors Really Seek from Startup Founders”—a deep dive into what truly moves the needle in a pitch room. Drawing on insights from leading VCs, accelerators like YC and...
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Ep 40: Investor Updates - Investor Perspective
In this essential episode, we explore “Investor Updates: The Founder’s Strategic Playbook for Capital Raising from an Investor’s Perspective”—a deep dive into how consistent, transparent updates can become one of a founder's most powerfu...
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Ep 39: Burn Rate - Expert Advice
In this must-listen episode, we unpack “Mastering Burn Rate: Essential Strategies for Startup Founders Raising Capital,” a comprehensive guide to one of the most critical financial metrics every founder must understand. Burn rate isn’t j...
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Ep 38: Runway - Best Practices That Work
In this episode, we dive deep into the financial heartbeat of every startup: runway management. Based on insights from top VCs, seasoned founders, and accelerator playbooks, this report breaks down the critical role of runway in fundrais...
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Ep 37: Equity Dilution - Checklist for Founders
In this must-listen episode of Startup Warriors, we dive deep into the mechanics, risks, and strategies surrounding equity dilution—a critical yet often misunderstood aspect of raising startup capital. Whether you're a first-tim...
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Ep 36: Convertible Notes - Real Stories from the Trenches
In this in-depth episode, we demystify convertible notes—a widely used, yet often misunderstood financing tool for early-stage startup founders. You'll learn how convertible notes work, what makes them attractive, and why they can also c...
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Ep 35: SAFE Notes - How to Stand Out
In this episode, we dive deep into SAFE notes—the startup world's go-to early-stage fundraising tool. Originally introduced by Y Combinator, SAFEs promise speed, flexibility, and simplicity—but beneath that surface lies a complex web o...
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Ep 34: Series B+ - Templates and Examples
In this masterclass episode, we dive deep into Series B+ fundraising, the critical stage where startups transition from proving product-market fit to scaling operations, expanding markets, and cementing category leadership....
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Ep 33: Series A - Secrets to Success
In this comprehensive episode, we unpack Series A Success: A Founder’s Playbook for Raising Capital, a tactical guide for early-stage founders navigating one of the most pivotal fundraising milestones in the startup journey.This...
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Ep 31: Pre-Seed - What Investors Really Look For
In this episode, we dive deep into the high-stakes world of pre-seed funding and what truly matters to investors backing startups at their riskiest stage. Synthesizing wisdom from top VCs, accelerator programs, and seasoned founders, this guide...
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Ep 32: Seed round - Mistakes Founders Make
In this episode, we dive deep into the make-or-break moment of a startup's journey: the seed round. Based on expert insights from top VCs, accelerators, and successful entrepreneurs, this report-turned-podcast uncovers the most common—and costl...
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Ep 30: Founding Team - Investor Perspective
In this episode, we unpack The Founder's Compass: Navigating Investor Expectations for Your Startup Team—a definitive guide for early-stage founders aiming to raise capital. At the heart of every successful fundraise isn’t just the pro...
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Ep 29: Data Rooms - Expert Advice
In this episode, we break down how founders can turn their data room into a powerful strategic asset during the fundraising process. While pitch decks open the door, it's the data room that seals the deal. This comprehensive guide outlines the ...
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Ep 28: Cold Emailing - Best Practices That Work
In this episode, we unpack Mastering Cold Email Outreach for Startup Fundraising: A Definitive Guide — the ultimate resource for founders looking to raise capital through smart, strategic, and scalable cold outreach. Whether you're pre...
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Ep 27: Networking - Checklist for Founders
In this episode, we dive deep into The Founder's Capital-Raising Networking Playbook, a masterclass on how startup founders can transform their approach to fundraising through strategic, long-term relationship building.We break ...
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Ep 26: Follow-Up - Real Stories from the Trenches
In this episode, we dive deep into one of the most overlooked but mission-critical aspects of fundraising: the follow-up. While the pitch may open the door, it's the quality of post-pitch communication that determines whether you close...
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Ep 25: Board Management - How to Stand Out
In this episode of The Founder’s Playbook, we explore why your board of directors isn't just a governance formality—it's a powerful, strategic lever in your capital-raising journey.Main Topics Covered:The stra...
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Ep 24: Exit Strategy - Templates and Examples
In this episode, we break down the essential role that exit strategies play in raising venture capital—and why smart founders treat exit planning as a strategic advantage, not an afterthought. Based on insights from top VCs, accelerators, and s...
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