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57: To VC, Or Not To VC: Raising Money For Your Startup

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Content provided by Jesse J. Anderson, Marie Ng, and Sharon Pope. All podcast content including episodes, graphics, and podcast descriptions are uploaded and provided directly by Jesse J. Anderson, Marie Ng, and Sharon Pope or their podcast platform partner. If you believe someone is using your copyrighted work without your permission, you can follow the process outlined here https://podcastplayer.com/legal.

In this episode of ADHD Founders, hosts Jesse, Marie, and Sharon dive into personal stories and practical insights from their lives as ADHD entrepreneurs.

What you'll hear about:

* Jesse’s first-time experience speaking at SXSW, plus the sensory overload (and perks!) of attending with a platinum badge
* A candid look at missed opportunities and promoting early-stage products at big events
* Marie’s unexpected journey into fundraising via Twitter (X) and joining an accelerator
* Sharon’s unique fundraising path, including early support from Sam Altman
* A breakdown of what accelerators like Y Combinator offer—beyond the money
* Thoughts on idea execution vs. inspiration, and why “idea guys” rarely get funded

Whether you're curious about startup fundraising or just want real talk from founders with ADHD, this one’s packed with insights and laughs.

Follow us on social media:
• this podcast: @adhd_founders
• Jesse – @adhdjesse
• Marie – @llamalifeco
• Sharon – @shelpful

Subscribe for free to Jesse’s Extra Focus newsletter: extrafocus.com
Check out Llama Life: llamalife.co
Check out Shelpful: shelpful.com

  continue reading

59 episodes

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Manage episode 476068132 series 3369861
Content provided by Jesse J. Anderson, Marie Ng, and Sharon Pope. All podcast content including episodes, graphics, and podcast descriptions are uploaded and provided directly by Jesse J. Anderson, Marie Ng, and Sharon Pope or their podcast platform partner. If you believe someone is using your copyrighted work without your permission, you can follow the process outlined here https://podcastplayer.com/legal.

In this episode of ADHD Founders, hosts Jesse, Marie, and Sharon dive into personal stories and practical insights from their lives as ADHD entrepreneurs.

What you'll hear about:

* Jesse’s first-time experience speaking at SXSW, plus the sensory overload (and perks!) of attending with a platinum badge
* A candid look at missed opportunities and promoting early-stage products at big events
* Marie’s unexpected journey into fundraising via Twitter (X) and joining an accelerator
* Sharon’s unique fundraising path, including early support from Sam Altman
* A breakdown of what accelerators like Y Combinator offer—beyond the money
* Thoughts on idea execution vs. inspiration, and why “idea guys” rarely get funded

Whether you're curious about startup fundraising or just want real talk from founders with ADHD, this one’s packed with insights and laughs.

Follow us on social media:
• this podcast: @adhd_founders
• Jesse – @adhdjesse
• Marie – @llamalifeco
• Sharon – @shelpful

Subscribe for free to Jesse’s Extra Focus newsletter: extrafocus.com
Check out Llama Life: llamalife.co
Check out Shelpful: shelpful.com

  continue reading

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