Inside the Round

What happens in the room where the deal gets done? Join fundraising expert Helena Fogarty as she pulls back the curtain on startup funding. Each episode features a founder who just closed their round, sharing the raw, unfiltered truth about what it really takes to get investors to wire the money. No sanitized success stories. No vague platitudes. Just real founders revealing their exact process, pivotal moments, uncomfortable conversations, and strategic decisions that led to millions in funding. Whether you're preparing to raise capital or simply fascinated by the inner workings of startup finance, "Inside the Round" delivers the fundraising insights you won't hear anywhere else.

Inside the Round is a business podcast hosted by Bamboo X, with 10 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.

Bamboo X hosts Inside the Round, a business show with 10 episodes published.

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  How to Build a $20M CPG Brand (Even During COVID) with Hailey Swartz | Inside the Round

  Jul 31, 202544 minS0

  In this episode of Inside the Round, Helena Fogarty interviews Haley Swartz, co-founder of Actual Veggies, a company dedicated to creating healthier, restaurant-quality veggie burgers. They discuss the journey of starting the company during the COVID-19 pandemic, the challenges of fundraising, the importance of having a strong co-founder relationship, and the role of accelerators in their growth. Haley shares insights on navigating the food industry, building investor relationships, and maintaining a healthy work-life balance as a startup founder.<br /><br />Takeaways<br />The idea for Actual Veggies was born out of a need for healthier veggie burgers.<br />Starting during...

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  How Steve Gilman Raised $3M After His First Startup Exit - Here's His Exact Playbook

  Jul 16, 20251h 16mS1

  Inside the Round is a podcast hosted by fundraising expert Helena Fogarty that pulls back the curtain on startup funding by featuring founders who have recently closed their funding rounds.<br /><br />Each episode delivers raw, unfiltered insights into what it actually takes to get investors to commit capital, moving beyond sanitized success stories to reveal the exact processes, pivotal moments, uncomfortable conversations, and strategic decisions that led to millions in funding. <br /><br />In this episode of Inside the Round, Steve Gilman shares his entrepreneurial journey from founding Block Party to launching OneRange, an AI-powered talent development platform. He d...

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  How I Raised $16M to FIX the Youth Mental Health Crisis with Natalie Schneider

  Jul 1, 20251h 4mS1

  In this episode of Inside the Round, Helena Fogarty speaks with Natalie Schneider, founder of Fort Health, about her journey in the startup world, particularly in the mental health sector. They discuss the challenges of fundraising, the importance of understanding VC funding, and the unique hurdles faced by female founders. Natalie shares insights on building a strong team, preparing for fundraising, and maintaining personal well-being as a founder. The conversation highlights the evolving landscape of startups and the critical need for resilience in the face of challenges.<br /><b><br />Takeaways<br /></b>VC funding is not the only option...

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  Raising a fund to back the next generation of consumers founders with VHS Ventures | Inside the Round

  Jun 24, 202555 minS1

  In this episode of Inside the Round, Helena Fogarty speaks with Sumeet Shah, founder of VHS Ventures, about his journey in consumer investing, the impact of market shifts, and the importance of building a supportive ecosystem for founders. They discuss the challenges of fundraising, the role of LPs, and the philosophy behind VHS Ventures, which aims to create a collaborative community for stakeholders in the consumer space. <br /><br />In this conversation, Sumeet discusses the challenges faced by emerging managers in venture capital, the tools available for fundraising, and the importance of maintaining mental and physical health in high-pressure environments. H...

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  Raising a $1.75M pre-seed while navigating pregnancy and motherhood with Amy Kiska of Recess | Inside the Round

  Jun 10, 202540 minS1

  In this conversation, Amy Kiska, co-founder of Recess, shares her journey of building a startup while navigating the challenges of pregnancy and motherhood. She discusses the importance of identifying market needs, the dynamics of co-founding, and the intricacies of fundraising. Amy emphasizes the significance of building a targeted investor database and leveraging warm introductions to secure funding. The conversation highlights the evolving landscape of venture capital and the lessons learned from their fundraising experience. <br /><br />The speaker shares insights on the importance of a well-prepared data room for investors, the significance of extensive market research, and the unique challenges fa...

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