Funded | How They Raised Millions

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.

Funded | How They Raised Millions is a business podcast hosted by Jason Yeh, with 212 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80. PitchCentric scores this show on Booking Probability, Listen Score, and live audience signals refreshed every 24 hours.

Jason Yeh hosts Funded | How They Raised Millions, a business show with 212 episodes published.

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  Episode #156

  TBC 156: How AI Is Changing the Rules of Building a Startup

  Aug 17, 202612 min

  AI isn't just changing how fast startups build. It's changing who can build, how companies find product-market fit, which software moats survive, whether building in public still makes sense, and what kinds of businesses are worth starting. Jason works through the implications for cofounders, community-led distribution, feature-sized startups, product development, and why waiting for the AI landscape to settle is the worst move.

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  Episode #155

  TBC 155: The Two Types of Founders and Why Their Fundraising Paths Are Different

  Aug 13, 20266 min

  Fundraising advice often assumes every founder starts with the same level of credibility. They don't. Jason breaks down two paths: the founder with a built-in credibility halo who can run a targeted process, and the first-time founder who needs volume, calendar density, and competitive dynamics to overcome doubt. Knowing which category you're in changes how you should build your investor list and run the round.

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  Episode #154

  TBC 154: What Your Existing Investors Need to Hear Before Your Next Round

  Aug 10, 20265 min

  Before your next fundraise, your existing investors need to believe the next-round story too. Jason explains how to shift from purely asking for help to sharing milestones and momentum that make your current backers excited enough to introduce you, talk about you, and carry the story into rooms you're not in. The investors on your cap table can be more than advisors; managed well, they can become part of your fundraising distribution.

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  Episode #157

  TBC 157: Your Pitch Narrative Will Tell You What's Missing in Your Company

  Jul 11, 20265 min

  Working on your narrative isn't just about making a better pitch — it's about exposing the gaps in your company. In this episode of The Backchannel, Jason breaks down why the holes in your story are actually a roadmap for what you need to go build. If your narrative is begging for traction, go get traction. If it's begging for a co-founder, go find one. The best version of your pitch is the best version of your company — and this episode shows you how to use one to build the other.

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  Episode #156

  TBC 156: Why Your Pitch Deck Needs a Flow, Not Just a Slide List

  Jul 10, 20266 min

  Most founders treat their pitch deck like a list of data points investors will absorb from start to finish. That's not how it works. In this episode of The Backchannel, Jason breaks down the concept of narrative flow — why you have to constantly re-earn an investor's attention, how to know where to start based on your industry, and what the goal of every deck should actually be (hint: it's not a yes, it's an 'I need to learn more'). If your deck isn't making investors nod along, this episode explains why.

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