
In this episode, David sits down with Adrien de Forceville, founder of Pledger, for a candid conversation about the realities of startup fundraising. Adrien shares why raising too much capital too early can derail decision-making and how staying lean can lead to smarter, more sustainable growth.
We also explore Adrien’s entrepreneurial journey—from building and exiting a FinTech in just 30 months, to his current focus at Pledger, a company reshaping how we think about sustainability, impact, and green banking.
Key Takeaways:
Chapters:
(00:00) Intro
(01:44) Adrien’s Journey to Entrepreneurship
(04:10) The Evolution of Pledger
(09:53) Green Banking and Impact Deep Dive
(20:12) The Financial Ecosystem in France: Opportunities and Challenges
(23:28) Pledger’s Pitch
(28:30) Navigating Product-Market Fit Challenges
(33:11) Adrien’s Exit of Pledger
(39:38) What’s Next?
(43:43) Service-Based AI Businesses
(46:30) Lightning round
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