Funded | How They Raised Millions

Jason Yeh

The tech media loves a splashy funding announcement - millions of dollars injected into a hot startup primed to become a unicorn. But what about the work behind those headlines? Host Jason Yeh, a former VC and venture-backed startup founder, talks with entrepreneurs about how they raised the capital to launch world-changing startups. Their conversations uncover incredible stories including cautionary tales, inspirational memories, and even some insightful tips. Keep up with us on social @fundedpod to learn more.

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Funded | How They Raised Millions

Episodes (205)

Dec 31, 2025 TBC 141: Why Investors Tune Out Before You Get Started
Dec 17, 2025 TBC 140: How to Actually Get to Calendar Density
Dec 15, 2025 TBC 139: Hitting the Resonant Frequency With Investors

Funded | How They Raised Millions

Dec 31, 2025
10¼ minutes
9 MB

A lot of founders jump straight to trying to sound impressive in a pitch. That usually backfires. In this episode of Back Channel, I break down the step most people skip, getting the investor to actually care before you show them anything clever. I talk through why context matters more than complexity, how to think about an ideal investor who already “gets it,” and how to reverse-engineer what you need to explain so someone can lean in instead of getting lost. We cover opportunity size, credibility, unfair advantages, and why your real goal early in a raise is j...

Funded | How They Raised Millions

TBC 141: Why Investors Tune Out Before You Get Started

Jason Yeh

00:00 -10:22