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What does it take to raise capital, scale a startup, and stay sane in the process?
In this inspiring and insightful episode, we sit down with Nathan Beckord, founder of FounderSuite.com and FundingStack.com, on his birthday, no less, to talk shop about the highs and hurdles of startup life.
🎉 From bootstrapping and building a team to mastering the art of investor relations, Nathan unpacks:
His top 3 methods for raising startup capital
Why fundraising is really a sales process
The secret sauce behind FounderSuite’s growth
Creative marketing strategies (like live events and podcasts!)
How his podcast, How I Raised It, became a growth engine
Common founder pitfalls — and how to avoid them
What early-stage investors are really looking for
Whether you’re pitching to VCs or still validating your idea, this episode is a masterclass in founder mindset, resilience, and resourcefulness.
💡 Pro tip: Nathan shares why building relationships with investors before you need funding might be the smartest move you'll ever make.
🔥 Plus, don’t miss his hot take on LinkedIn growth, giveaways that work, and how to avoid hiring mistakes that could stall your startup.
👉 Follow Nathan on LinkedIn and visit FounderSuite.com or FundingStack.com to explore tools for raising capital.
🎧 Subscribe to the Forever Podcast and remember: Change your circle, change your life.

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