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149 Rejections, 1 Yes: The Truth About Fundraising

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🔊 Startup founders raising capital in 2024, this one’s for you.
In this episode of Default Global, I sit down with John Corrigan, Co-Founder and COO of Kurve, to unpack the challenges and lessons of raising venture capital.
With 18+ years of experience, including a successful exit and raising $35M in climate tech, John delivers hard-earned insights for founders navigating today’s funding landscape.

Key Takeaway:

  1. Why early climate tech ventures failed.
  2. How to avoid wasting time pitching to investors.
  3. The top three cap table mistakes that can derail your startup’s success.
  4. The reason revenue is the ultimate safety net for every founder.

If you’re stuck or feeling lost in the fundraising process, this episode is packed with practical advice and actionable strategies to help you secure funding in 2024.
John Corrigan on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/johnmcorrigan/
Episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/wdTfIg72LFo

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🔊 Startup founders raising capital in 2024, this one’s for you.
In this episode of Default Global, I sit down with John Corrigan, Co-Founder and COO of Kurve, to unpack the challenges and lessons of raising venture capital.
With 18+ years of experience, including a successful exit and raising $35M in climate tech, John delivers hard-earned insights for founders navigating today’s funding landscape.

Key Takeaway:

  1. Why early climate tech ventures failed.
  2. How to avoid wasting time pitching to investors.
  3. The top three cap table mistakes that can derail your startup’s success.
  4. The reason revenue is the ultimate safety net for every founder.

If you’re stuck or feeling lost in the fundraising process, this episode is packed with practical advice and actionable strategies to help you secure funding in 2024.
John Corrigan on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/johnmcorrigan/
Episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/wdTfIg72LFo

Default Global Website: https://gogloby.io/podcast/
Youtube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCM9SzxOhqqjOckcVG7XYKFA
Default Global LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/default-global/
Vit Koval, Host Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/vitalykoval/

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