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Raise & Exit
Raise and Exit is the podcast for founders navigating the path to raising capital and selling their company. Host Edgar Baum sits down with investors, operators, and dealmakers to unpack the real stories behind successful raises, exits, and the lessons learned along the way. Whether you're planning to fundraise, considering an exit, or just want to think like an acquirer or investor, this show gives you the insider knowledge to make smarter decisions and avoid costly mistakes.
Raise & Exit
Raise & Exit Podcast: Episode 10 Kristina Montague
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🎙️ Episode 10 is live! This time we sit down with Kristina Montague — Managing Partner at The JumpFund and Board Chair of the Angel Capital Association — to talk about what early-stage founders need to know before raising their first checks.
If you’re thinking about approaching angels or early-stage investors, this episode is full of practical, no-nonsense advice.
What do we cover?
1. Social media following is not enough. Investors want proof that people are paying for your product, not just following you online. Financial validation beats attention metrics every time.
2. Do your own diligence. Founders should vet investors too — by talking with portfolio companies and understanding their style, expectations, and value-add.
3. Tap into the growing ecosystem of women investors. Female-led funds and angel networks are stronger than ever, and they can provide a friendlier entry point for first-time founders.
Kristina also shares why preparation matters, how to think about traction at the angel stage, and how to avoid common myths about “easy money.”
🎧 Tune in for an inside look at how angels evaluate opportunities — and how founders can better prepare to win their support.