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Thrive Through Connection

Fundraising starts with real relationships.

The Thrive Through Connection podcast explores the human side of raising venture capital — beyond pitch decks and term sheets. Each episode dives into candid stories and practical insights from founders and investors, revealing the conversations, introductions, and trust that actually drive successful fundraising.

Expect actionable takeaways, honest moments, and advice you won’t hear anywhere else — all designed to help you build the relationships that move your startup forward.

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Get the fundraising answers you need from top investors and founders who’ve been there.

Volume 1 / Episode 5

Using Benchmarks as a Diagnostic

Known for the SaaS Benchmark Survey and his role at Tremont, Kyle shares how benchmarks have evolved—shifting from hypergrowth to efficiency and back. He unpacks the market’s AI-driven changes and how founders can use benchmarks as powerful calibration tools.

Volume 1 / Episode 6

Storyselling with Kristian Andersen

Kristian emphasizes that storytelling is essential for communicating vision, recruiting talent, and securing funding. He explains that storytelling goes beyond verbal communication, extending into all aspects of a business, including product design and brand experience.

Volume 1 / Episode 7

Lead With Your Strengths with Jonah Midanik

With a portfolio of 400+ companies, Jonah has seen the ins and outs of what works with a fundraising process, specifically at the pre-seed and seed stages. Jonah shares his tips for startup founders looking to raise an early-stage round of capital.

Volume 1 / Episode 8

The Power Laws of Venture with Andrew Dumont

Andrew is the Founder and CEO of Curious, a long-term holding company that buys and grows software companies with empathy. Andrew joins us to discuss the economics of venture capital and what it means for founders starting companies today.

Volume 1 / Episode 9

Understanding Secondaries in Venture with Hunter Walk

On the ninth episode of the Thrive Through Connection podcast, we welcome Hunter Walk, Co-founder at Homebrew. He joins us to discuss emerging trends in the venture space since Homebrew’s founding in 2013.

Volume 1 / Episode 10

Going from a Founder to CEO with Enjoy The Work

On the tenth episode of the Thrive Through Connection podcast, we welcome Lesley Ross and Jonathan Lowenhar of Enjoy the Work, a San Francisco-based startup advisory firm serving startup founders and CEOs worldwide.

Volume 1 / Episode 11

Unlocking the Power of Networks with Evan Walden

On the eleventh episode of Thrive Through Connection, we welcome Evan Walden, the CEO and Founder of Getro, powering branded job boards and talent networks for venture capital funds, startup accelerators, professional communities, and governments across the world

Volume 1 / Episode 12

Building a Fundraising Process with Jenny Fielding

On the twelfth episode of the Thrive Through Connection Podcast, we welcome Jenny Fielding, Managing Partner at Everywhere Ventures. She joins us to discuss how founders can build a fundraising process, from high-level strategy to tips for creating a strong data room.