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Rare Founders: How one entrepreneur turned his failed startup into a community empowering platform

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Experiencing the collapse of a startup can be devastating, yet for Vasily Alekseenko, it was the catalyst for change.
After witnessing the dark side of fundraising, Vasily took matters into his own hands. Rare Founders was born with a simple mission to connect founders and investors.
This is a must-listen for anyone interested in the intersection of networking, pitching, investment, and the magic that happens when founders come together to uplift one another.
We discuss the importance of diversity in the investment landscape, the significance of community, and the future of early-stage funding.
Key Takeaways
- How to be more resourceful and do more with less. Focus on creative solutions and confidence in your vision
- How to overcome your insecurities and pitch with confidence
- Fun as a foundation. How to inject fun into your startup and gamify life as a founder
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National Protective Security Authority - NSPA: The Secure Innovation campaign helps you take steps to protect your business from hostile threats. Don’t leave it too late. Use the link to download the quick-start guide now:
NPSA.gov.uk/innovation
Hexa Finance: Hexa provides business finance to help you grow from start-up to success. To access your free consultation, simply go to:
hexafinance.co.uk/contact
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Experiencing the collapse of a startup can be devastating, yet for Vasily Alekseenko, it was the catalyst for change.
After witnessing the dark side of fundraising, Vasily took matters into his own hands. Rare Founders was born with a simple mission to connect founders and investors.
This is a must-listen for anyone interested in the intersection of networking, pitching, investment, and the magic that happens when founders come together to uplift one another.
We discuss the importance of diversity in the investment landscape, the significance of community, and the future of early-stage funding.
Key Takeaways
- How to be more resourceful and do more with less. Focus on creative solutions and confidence in your vision
- How to overcome your insecurities and pitch with confidence
- Fun as a foundation. How to inject fun into your startup and gamify life as a founder
Have questions about this episode? Ask our hosts, chat now via our website

Text us your feedback and feature on the show

Support the show

Proudly sponsored by our wonderful partners:
National Protective Security Authority - NSPA: The Secure Innovation campaign helps you take steps to protect your business from hostile threats. Don’t leave it too late. Use the link to download the quick-start guide now:
NPSA.gov.uk/innovation
Hexa Finance: Hexa provides business finance to help you grow from start-up to success. To access your free consultation, simply go to:
hexafinance.co.uk/contact
Have questions about our podcast or an episode? Ask our hosts, chat now

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