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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)

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 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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