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  • EP 101: Unicorn Founder Raises $8M Using AI (Andrew D’Souza, Clearco & Bordy.ai)

    EP 101: Unicorn Founder Raises $8M Using AI (Andrew D’Souza, Clearco & Bordy.ai)
    2025/12/11
    Andrew D’Souza, ex-co-founder of Clearco and now Boardy.ai, explains how he went from building a billion-dollar FinTech company to creating an AI “super-connector” that changes how founders meet investors.Andrew breaks down why warm intros no longer work, how Boardy.ai sparked investor interest before he was even fundraising, and why real-time AI conversations may become the future of dealmaking. He also shares ideas on founder psychology, network effects, and the next chapter of AI-driven relationship building.What You’ll Learn in This EpisodeHow Andrew D’Souza raised $8M using an AI agent (Bordy.ai)Why the “warm intro” is dead — and what replaces itHow Clearco scaled to a $2.5B unicornWhy investors chase the same 50 deals (and what founders should do instead)A breakdown of what’s actually broken in fundraising todayThe mechanics of AI-driven dealflow, investor matching, and credibility buildingRaising capital?Get a list of vetted VCs for FREE here: https://web.thunder.vc/list-of-investors-vcs-for-founders?utm_source=YouTube&utm_medium=Video&utm_campaign=Episode101&utm_id=%24100M++ExitsGet the latest fundraising insights, news, and tips:https://blog.thunder.vc/funding-101?utm_source=YouTube&utm_medium=Video&utm_campaign=Episode101&utm_id=%24100M++ExitsHere's what you're in for:00:00 Introduction and Guest Welcome00:16 Using AI to Raise Funds01:11 The Evolution of Fundraising05:02 Clear Co: Building a FinTech Unicorn08:56 Transitioning from Clearco to AI18:37 The Birth of Boardy25:45 The Initial Growth Strategy26:23 Defining Bordy's Vision and Purpose27:23 Building a Horizontal AI Platform27:55 Achieving Network Effects and User Success Stories28:57 Experimenting with Investor-Founders Matching30:12 The Importance of Trust in Business Introductions31:41 Boardy's Unique Onboarding Process36:23 Future Plans: Monetization and Expansion47:54 The Role of AI in Human Relationships53:17 How to Connect with AndrewABOUT Andrew D’SouzaAndrew D’Souza is a veteran founder and tech operator best known for co-founding and leading Clearco, the company that transformed non-dilutive capital and funded 10,000+ startups with over $2.5B deployed. With a background in Systems Design Engineering from the University of Waterloo, Andrew now invests, advises, and serves as a visiting partner at HF0, helping high-potential founders scale faster and build category-defining companies.You can reach out to Andrew through:X: https://x.com/andrewdsouzaLinkedin: https://ca.linkedin.com/in/andrewdsouza Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/andrewdsouza/ Website:https://www.boardy.ai/ ABOUT JASON KIRBYJason Kirby is the co-founder of Thunder, a tech-enabled investment bank helping founders reach their ideal target outcomes through capital strategy and M&A. He is a serial entrepreneur with four exits and decades of experience in fundraising, M&A, and business building. In his career, he has coached hundreds of entrepreneurs on fundraising, investing, capital strategy, M&A and business development. He’s transacted over $135M and his firm Thunder has transacted over $200M+You can reach out to Jason through:Email: jason@thunder.vcLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jasonrkirby/ABOUT $100M EXITSMy goal is simple: to equip founders with the knowledge, inspiration, and guidance to navigate the labyrinthine world of capital strategy to take your company where you ultimately want it, by interviewing founders and investors who have already done it. For most, it’s a dream to sell for $100M+, but for others, it’s too cash flow or IPO. Founders doing over $5M in revenue will benefit the most from this podcast. Be sure to subscribe and let me know who you want me to interview next.
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    56 分
  • EP 100: The Earnout Trap: What This Founder Learned After Selling His Company

    EP 100: The Earnout Trap: What This Founder Learned After Selling His Company
    2025/12/04
    After 20 years of steady, bootstrapped growth, Eric Friedman sold his company, eSkill, an online skills testing platform used by employers worldwide.In this episode, Eric breaks down how he built a profitable SaaS business with no outside funding, ran three separate sales processes, and closed a deal with private equity in 2024. He shares what founders should know about earnouts, how to choose the right investment bank, and the red flags he learned to spot during M&A negotiations.If you’re a founder thinking about selling a bootstrapped company, this episode is packed with real lessons on timing, valuation, and life after the exit.⚡ What You'll Learn: Why most earnouts never get paid — and how to protect yourself.The hidden risks behind LOIs, retrades, and exclusivity windows.How a dev-shop equity arrangement fueled 20 years of bootstrapped growth… until it didn’t.How interest rate spikes in 2022 instantly destroyed a great LOI.Why Eric ran three processes before landing the final buyer.How to evaluate PE buyers and spot red flags during diligence.Raising capital?Get a list of vetted VCs for FREE here: https://web.thunder.vc/list-of-investors-vcs-for-founders?utm_source=YouTube&utm_medium=Video&utm_campaign=Episode100&utm_id=%24100M++ExitsGet the latest fundraising insights, news, and tips:https://blog.thunder.vc/funding-101?utm_source=YouTube&utm_medium=Video&utm_campaign=Episode100&utm_id=%24100M++ExitsHere's what you're in for:00:00 Introduction03:40 Choosing an Investment Bank06:22 Running the Sale Process15:42 Finalizing the Deal and Advice for Founders19:59 Evaluating Potential Bosses and Partners20:25 The Importance of Thorough Due Diligence21:34 Transparency in Negotiations23:22 Understanding and Negotiating Earnouts24:47 Post-Acquisition Transition35:39 Life After the Exit37:21 Final Advice for FoundersABOUT ERIC FRIEDMANEric Friedman is an accomplished startup CEO with over two decades of experience leading and scaling SaaS companies. As the founder and CEO of eSkill Corporation, he built the company from concept to successful exit—achieving 20 consecutive years of revenue growth without outside funding. Under his leadership, eSkill became a leader in the HR technology space, serving global clients such as PepsiCo, GE, Deloitte, Stanford University, Zappos, the United Nations, and the U.S. State Department.He brings deep expertise in lean operations, sustainable growth strategy, and product-market adaptation. His ability to lead through both stable and volatile market conditions has made him a trusted operator in the SaaS space. His approach blends strategic discipline with operational agility—adapting go-to-market models and product fit in response to shifting customer and market needs.You can reach out to Eric through:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/eric-friedman-604258/ ABOUT JASON KIRBYJason Kirby is the co-founder of Thunder, a tech-enabled investment bank helping founders reach their ideal target outcomes through capital strategy and M&A. He is a serial entrepreneur with four exits and decades of experience in fundraising, M&A, and business building. In his career, he has coached hundreds of entrepreneurs on fundraising, investing, capital strategy, M&A, and business development. He’s transacted over $135M and his firm Thunder has transacted over $200M+You can reach out to Jason through:Email: jason@thunder.vcLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jasonrkirby/ABOUT $100M EXITSMy goal is simple: to equip founders with the knowledge, inspiration, and guidance to navigate the labyrinthine world of capital strategy to take your company where you ultimately want it, by interviewing founders and investors who have already done it.For most, it’s a dream to sell for $100M+, but for others, it’s too cash flow or IPO. Founders doing over $5M in revenue will benefit the most from this podcast. Be sure to subscribe and let me know who you want me to interview next.
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    45 分
  • EP 99: From Zero to $10B in Secondaries: Greg Brogger 's Journey to a $160M Exit

    EP 99: From Zero to $10B in Secondaries: Greg Brogger 's Journey to a $160M Exit
    2025/11/27

    In this episode, we break down how founders and early employees can get liquidity before an IPO—without selling shares, triggering taxes, or relying on a shaky secondary market.

    Our guest is Greg Brogger, founder of SharesPost (sold to Forge Global for $160M, later taken public and acquired) and now CEO of Collective Liquidity.Greg is one of the earliest architects of the private stock market, with over $10B+ in transactions.

    He covers:

    • Why founders often wait too long for personal liquidity
    • The hidden risks of SPVs and secondary marketplacesHow to diversify equity without paying capital gains
    • Ways to create a “financial floor” while still building
    • How exchange funds work—and why top founders use them

    If you’re a founder, operator, or employee with meaningful equity, this episode shows how to unlock liquidity and reduce personal risk well before an exit.


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    Fundraising insights: ⁠https://blog.thunder.vc/funding-101?utm_source=Youtube&utm_medium=EP+99&utm_campaign=%24100M+Exits

    Episode Guide:

    00:00 - Selling SharesPost

    01:04 - COVID-19 challenges

    01:51 - Broker dealer model shift

    03:45 - Merger vs acquisition

    07:04 - Fundraising dynamics

    11:14 - Building SharesPost

    16:54 - Employee liquidity pushback

    19:28 - SPVs & market health

    23:13 - Nasdaq joint venture

    29:47 - Strategic moves

    31:11 - JV dynamics

    32:32 - Growth & COVID impact

    34:53 - Timing in venture

    37:07 - Founding Collective

    40:04 - Exchange funds

    46:21 - Liquidity strategies

    50:50 - Advice for founders

    57:43 - Key takeaways


    About Greg Brogger

    Greg Brogger pioneered private-market trading as the founder of SharesPost, later merging with Forge. Before that, he helped build the Nasdaq Private Market and co-founded TrueCar and Internet Brands.

    He began his career as a securities attorney at Wilson Sonsini and holds degrees from UC Berkeley, UPenn Law, and Wharton. He currently serves on the board of Ownera.

    LinkedIn: ⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/gregbrogger/⁠

    Website: ⁠https://www.collectiveliquidity.com/⁠


    About Jason Kirby

    Jason Kirby is the co-founder of Thunder, a tech-enabled investment bank helping founders navigate fundraising and M&A. He’s a serial entrepreneur with four exits and over $135M in transactions.

    Email: ⁠jason@thunder.vc⁠

    LinkedIn: ⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/jasonrkirby/⁠


    About $100M Exits

    This podcast helps founders navigate capital strategy, funding, and M&A through conversations with those who’ve done it. Best suited for founders doing $5M+ in revenue. Subscribe and share who you’d like to hear next.
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  • EP 98: How Andrew Ackerman Scaled DreamIt Ventures & Made 70+ Startup Bets

    EP 98: How Andrew Ackerman Scaled DreamIt Ventures & Made 70+ Startup Bets
    2025/11/20
    What really happens when a founder crosses the table to become an investor?In this episode, Andrew Ackerman, former Managing Director at DreamIt Ventures and author of The Entrepreneur’s Odyssey, joins Jason to discuss what he has learned backing more than 70 startups across ed-tech, prop-tech, and beyond.Andrew shares how he went from writing angel checks that disappeared to running one of the top accelerators in the U.S. He breaks down what founders get wrong about “value-add” programs, how he built a deal-flow system that attracted over 1,000 startups for just 12 spots, and what separates truly scalable founders from the rest.He also breaks down how to spot real accelerator ROI, why most programs aren’t worth it, and how experienced founders think differently about equity, advisors, and long-term value creation.Here’s what you’re in for:00:00 Introduction and Guest Introduction00:04 Andrew's Transition from Founder to Investor00:52 Early Angel Investment Experiences02:43 Joining DreamIt Ventures07:18 The Evolution of Startup Accelerators13:43 Selecting Startups for DreamIt26:15 Evaluating Startup Teams27:10 Switching Focus: From EdTech to PropTech32:17 Challenges in Accelerator Programs42:56 The Entrepreneur's Odyssey: A Novel Approach50:52 Connecting with Andrew AckermanRaising capital?Get a list of vetted VCs for FREE here: https://web.thunder.vc/list-of-investors-vcs-for-founders?utm_source=YouTube&utm_medium=Video&utm_campaign=Episode98&utm_id=%24100M++ExitsGet the latest fundraising insights, news, and tips:https://blog.thunder.vc/funding-101?utm_source=YouTube&utm_medium=Video&utm_campaign=Episode98&utm_id=%24100M++ExitsABOUT ANDREW ACKERMANAndrew Ackerman is a VC, SPV syndicate sponsor, and former Managing Director at DreamIt Ventures, with over a decade of startup investing and 70+ portfolio companies. A former founder turned investor, he’s built and scaled verticals in EdTech, PropTech, and ConstructionTech, creating DreamIt’s Customer and Investor Sprint programs to help startups raise capital and close enterprise deals faster. Andrew has advised CVCs, developers, and corporate innovation teams worldwide and published 60+ articles in Forbes, Fortune, AlleyWatch, and Propmodo.You can reach out to Andrew through:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/andrewbackerman/ Website: https://www.andrewbackerman.com/ Email: andrewbackerman@gmail.com (Subject line: “Fundraising Demystified Listener”)ABOUT JASON KIRBYJason Kirby is the co-founder of Thunder, a tech-enabled investment bank helping founders reach their ideal target outcomes through capital strategy and M&A. He is a serial entrepreneur with four exits and decades of experience in fundraising, M&A, and business building. In his career, he has coached hundreds of entrepreneurs on fundraising, investing, capital strategy, M&A, and business development. He’s transacted over $135M and his firm Thunder has transacted over $200M+.You can reach out to Jason through:Email: jason@thunder.vcLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jasonrkirby/ABOUT $100M EXITSMy goal is simple: to equip founders with the knowledge, inspiration, and guidance to navigate the labyrinthine world of capital strategy to take your company where you ultimately want it, by interviewing founders and investors who have already done it. For most, it’s a dream to sell for $100M+, but for others, it’s too cash flow or IPO. Founders doing over $5M in revenue will benefit the most from this podcast. Be sure to subscribe and let me know who you want me to interview next.
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    54 分
  • EP 97: From Startup Burnout to $100M Raise: Ron Reiter’s Redemption

    EP 97: From Startup Burnout to $100M Raise: Ron Reiter’s Redemption
    2025/11/13

    He sold his Adtech company to Oracle after burning out, took it easy, then raised $100M+ for his next venture.

    Most founders dream of a big exit but few talk about what happens after.


    Subscribe & get our free investor/buyer list at thunder.vc.


    Key Takeaways:The emotional and mental cost behind selling Crosswise to Oracle.How burnout nearly ended Ron’s startup journey—and what pulled him back.

    The surprising truth about life inside a big corporation after acquisition.Why Sentra’s $100M+ raise was more about mission than money.

    Ron’s lessons on cofounder chemistry, resilience, and building without losing yourself.

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    Get the latest fundraising insights, news, and tips:

    https://blog.thunder.vc/funding-101?utm_source=YouTube&utm_medium=Video&utm_campaign=Episode97&utm_id=%24100M++Exits

    Here's what you're in for:

    01:28 - Mental Health in Entrepreneurship

    02:55 - Starting the Podcast: Oracle Acquisition Journey

    03:32 - The Decision to Sell Crosswise

    09:29 - Navigating the Acquisition Process

    22:27 - Post-Acquisition Reflections and Retention

    28:26 - Market Dynamics and Strategic Decisions

    30:29 - Navigating Competitive Markets

    31:23 - The Catalyst for Starting Anew

    32:45 - Building with Friends and Finding Happiness

    35:25 - Defining the Right Role

    37:31 - Raising a Monster Seed Round

    42:25 - The FOMO Round and Series B Success

    49:28 - Investing in Founding Teams

    54:54 - Advice for Founders on Raising Money and Selling Companies

    58:06 - Final Thoughts and Wrap-Up


    ABOUT RON REITER

    Ron is a serial entrepreneur and cloud security expert known for turning complex technical challenges into scalable, real-world solutions. As the Co-founder and CTO of Sentra, he leads innovation in data security helping organizations regain visibility and control over their cloud environments.

    Before Sentra, Ron co-founded Crosswise, a cross-device identification company that bridged digital identities across devices and was later acquired by Oracle for $50 million.With over two decades in software development and more than six years as an Engineering Director at Oracle Data Cloud, Ron managed the Tel Aviv R&D branch and led initiatives across ID graph, DMP, audience, and contextual data products. His career reflects a deep commitment to building secure, intelligent systems that power the future of data-driven organizations.


    You can reach out to Ron through:

    Website:https://www.sentra.io/ Linkedin:https://www.linkedin.com/in/ronreiter/


    ABOUT JASON KIRBY

    Jason Kirby is the co-founder of Thunder, a tech-enabled investment bank helping founders reach their ideal target outcomes through capital strategy and M&A.

    He is a serial entrepreneur with four exits and decades of experience in fundraising, M&A, and business building. In his career, he has coached hundreds of entrepreneurs on fundraising, investing, capital strategy, M&A and business development.

    He’s transacted over $135M and his firm Thunder has transacted over $200M+

    You can reach out to Jason through:

    Email: jason@thunder.vc

    LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jasonrkirby/


    ABOUT $100M EXITS

    My goal is simple: to equip founders with the knowledge, inspiration, and guidance to navigate the labyrinthine world of capital strategy to take your company where you ultimately want it, by interviewing founders and investors who have already done it.

    For most, it’s a dream to sell for $100M+, but for others it’s too cash flow or IPO. Founders doing over $5M in revenue will benefit the most from this podcast.


    Be sure to subscribe and let me know who you want me to interview next.
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    58 分
  • EP 96: Inside the War Room: How to Manage a Company Crisis w/ David Meadvin

    EP 96: Inside the War Room: How to Manage a Company Crisis w/ David Meadvin
    2025/11/06

    What do you do when your company is on fire, literally or figuratively?What do you do when the deal is days away from closing — and your company’s reputation explodes overnight?In this episode, David Meadvin, CEO of One Strategy Group, breaks down what really happens in the “war room” when crisis hits and how to protect your credibility, investors, and valuation when everything’s on fire.Subscribe & get our free investor/buyer list at thunder.vc.💡 Key Takeaways:Why reputation capital is a real currency during dealmaking.How to recover from a PR disaster before it kills your valuation.The difference between damage control and trust rebuilding.Tactical playbook for founders facing internal or public crises.How to stay calm when everyone else is panicking.Timestamps:04:22 - Navigating an IPO Crisis08:49 - Frameworks for Crisis Management11:50 - Handling Political and Social Issues16:47 - Personal Crisis Stories and Lessons20:26 - Decision-Making in Crisis Situations23:58 - Navigating Stakeholder Reactions24:37 - Building Trust with Investors25:12 - Handling Crisis Situations27:18 - The Importance of Communication29:21 - David's Career Journey30:39 - Advise for CEOs and Founders35:06 - The Role of Politics in Business38:58 - Final Thoughts on Crisis Management51:47 - Maintaining Mental Health as a Founder-------------------------------------------------------------------Raising capital?Get a list of vetted VCs for FREE here: https://web.thunder.vc/list-of-investors-vcs-for-founders?utm_source=YouTube&utm_medium=Video&utm_campaign=Episode96&utm_id=%24100M++ExitsGet the latest fundraising insights, news, and tips:https://blog.thunder.vc/funding-101?utm_source=YouTube&utm_medium=Video&utm_campaign=Episode96&utm_id=%24100M++ExitsABOUT DAVID MEADVINDavid Meadvin is the CEO and founder of One Strategy Group, a leading corporate and executive communications firm. With experience spanning both the public and private sectors, he’s advised Fortune 500 CEOs, political leaders, and top executives on high-stakes strategy and reputation management.Before founding One Strategy Group, David served as President of Laurel Strategies and held senior communications roles at Citadel, Bloomberg LP, and Facebook. In government, he was Chief Speechwriter for the U.S. Senate Majority Leader and Director of Speechwriting at the U.S. Department of Justice.Named to Washington Business Journal’s “40 Under 40”, David is recognized as one of America’s leading voices in executive communications, with work featured across major global media outlets.You can reach out to David through:LinkedIn:https://www.linkedin.com/in/meadvin/ Website: https://www.onestrat.com/ABOUT JASON KIRBYJason Kirby is the co-founder of Thunder, a tech-enabled investment bank helping founders reach their ideal target outcomes through capital strategy and M&A. He is a serial entrepreneur with four exits and decades of experience in fundraising, M&A, and business building. In his career, he has coached hundreds of entrepreneurs on fundraising, investing, capital strategy, M&A and business development. He’s transacted over $135M and his firm Thunder has transacted over $200M+You can reach out to Jason through:Email: jason@thunder.vcLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jasonrkirby/ABOUT $100M EXITSMy goal is simple: to equip founders with the knowledge, inspiration, and guidance to navigate the labyrinthine world of capital strategy to take your company where you ultimately want it, by interviewing founders and investors who have already done it. For most, it’s a dream to sell for $100M+, but for others it’s too cash flow or IPO. Founders doing over $5M in revenue will benefit the most from this podcast. Be sure to subscribe and let me know who you want me to interview next.
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    55 分
  • EP 95: How to Sell Your Startup: The Founder’s M&A Playbook

    EP 95: How to Sell Your Startup: The Founder’s M&A Playbook
    2025/10/30

    Most founders sell the wrong way. Here’s how to do it right.

    📣 Subscribe & get our free investor/buyer list at https://web.thunder.vc/vc-investor-list


    What you’ll learn in this episode:

    Forget the unicorn dream. This is how real founders achieve life-changing exits. Jason Kirby and Oliver Low — partners at Thunder — break down how to navigate the M&A process from both sides of the table: when to sell, how to structure a deal, and what to avoid when your future is on the line.


    🔥 3-6 Tactical Takeaways:

    • Why timing your exit matters more than valuation

    • How to avoid the #1 killer of founder wealth: earnouts

    • The rise of private equity buyers and what it means for startups

    • How “venture orphans” can still create massive outcomes

    • What Thunder looks for before taking founders to market


    When Oliver Low sold his startup, it wasn’t a clean, overnight success story.

    It was years of building, negotiating, and learning the hard way how M&A really works.

    His company, Platform 360, eventually became part of a public company listed on the London Stock Exchange but the journey there was anything but straightforward.

    There were earnouts that didn’t go as planned.

    Buyers who vanished mid-deal.

    And market conditions that turned every negotiation into a gamble.

    For founders considering an exit or just trying to understand how real M&A unfolds — this conversation is a masterclass in playing the long game.


    Want more insights? Check out the full shownotes for Episode 95! HERE
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  • EP 94: I Bet My Entire Net Worth on Life360 — It Paid $8B Later

    EP 94: I Bet My Entire Net Worth on Life360 — It Paid $8B Later
    2025/10/23
    When Itamar Novick joined Life360, it wasn’t the family safety app we know today. The team was small. The product was rough. The future? Uncertain.Then came the moment that would define everything: 👉 The company was out of cash.👉 Investors were skeptical. 👉 Itamar had a choice — walk away or double down.He chose to bet his entire net worth on the company.That all-in moment eventually led to one of the most unique IPO journeys in tech — first in Australia, then on the NASDAQ. The risk paid off. Life360 became an $8B household name.In our new $100M Exits episode, Itamar shares:What it really takes to bet on yourself at scaleHow he managed acquisitions and integration while prepping for IPOWhy the hardest part of raising $200M wasn’t the moneyFor founders thinking about scaling beyond survival, this story hits hard.Here’s what you’re in for:01:41 From employee to cofounder and the leap that changed everything05:37 Raising capital when everyone says no06:21 Why big risky swings are the only way to win08:21 Scaling Life360 from idea to household name22:17 Acquiring startups and merging top talent37:48 Behind the IPO curtain and the tough calls nobody talks about40:41 Taking the leap to go public43:06 Why they chose Australia for the IPO44:47 Making the move to NASDAQ48:18 Founding Recursive Ventures and the next chapter52:02 Investing in the future with AI and founder-first thinking59:52 Hard-earned wisdom every founder should hear01:01:15 Getting funded with Recursive Ventures01:07:14 Final reflections and where to connectLooking for capital or to sell your company?Get a list of vetted & relevant Investors for FREE here: https://web.thunder.vc/list-of-investors-vcs-for-founders?utm_source=YouTube&utm_medium=Video&utm_campaign=Episode94&utm_id=%24100M++ExitsGet the latest fundraising insights, news, and tips:https://blog.thunder.vc/?utm_source=YouTube&utm_medium=Video&utm_campaign=Episode94&utm_id=%24100M++ExitsABOUT ITAMAR NOVICKItamar Novick is the founder and solo GP of Recursive Ventures, a pre-seed fund backing startups in fintech, AI, and emerging tech. With experience as a founder, operator, institutional VC, and angel investor, he’s seen the startup journey from every angle.Itamar has invested in and supported 50+ successful startups, including Deel, Honeybook, Placer, Credible (IPO), MileIQ (acquired by Microsoft), Automatic Labs (acquired by SiriusXM), Tile (acquired by Life360), SafeGraph, and Armory. He was named one of Business Insider’s Top 100 global seed investors.As an operator, Itamar helped scale Life360 from Seed to IPO, growing revenue to over $250M. Earlier, he was a founding team member and Head of Product at Gigya (acquired by SAP). LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/itamarnovick/Website: https://www.itamarnovick.com/ABOUT JASON KIRBYJason Kirby is the co-founder of Thunder, a tech-enabled investment bank helping founders reach their ideal target outcomes through capital strategy and M&A. He is a serial entrepreneur with four exits and decades of experience in fundraising, M&A, and business building. In his career, he has coached hundreds of entrepreneurs on fundraising, investing, capital strategy, M&A, and business development. He’s transacted over $135M and his firm Thunder has transacted over $200M+You can reach out to Jason through:Email: jason@thunder.vcLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jasonrkirby/ABOUT $100M EXITSMy goal is simple: to equip founders with the knowledge, inspiration, and guidance to navigate the labyrinthine world of capital strategy to take your company where you ultimately want it, by interviewing founders and investors who have already done it. For most, it’s a dream to sell for $100M+, but for others it’s too cash flow or IPO. Founders doing over $5M in revenue will benefit the most from this podcast. Be sure to subscribe and let me know who you want me to interview next.
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    1 時間 8 分