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From Idea to Oversubscribed: The 123BabyBox Journey | Inside the Round
Inside Startup Funding
41 minutes
2 months ago
From Idea to Oversubscribed: The 123BabyBox Journey | Inside the Round
In this episode of Inside the Round, Helena Fogarty interviews Zarina Bahadur, founder of 123BabyBox, a subscription service focused on early childhood development. Zarina shares her journey from the initial idea sparked by observing a struggling mother in a grocery store to winning a college competition that provided her with the capital to start her business. She discusses the importance of customer research, the challenges of fundraising, and the role of accelerators in her growth. Zarina emphasizes the significance of networking, maintaining investor relationships, and the balance between work and personal well-being as a founder.Chapters:00:00 The Birth of 123BabyBox03:01 From Idea to MVP: The Journey Begins05:48 Navigating the Fundraising Landscape08:54 Accelerators: A Launchpad for Growth12:03 Building Investor Relationships14:51 The Importance of Networking17:53 Investor Updates: Keeping Stakeholders Informed20:50 Overcoming Challenges in Fundraising23:41 The Role of Profitability in Startups26:38 Post-Fundraising: What Changes?29:54 The Value Beyond Capital: Investor Contributions32:50 Maintaining Balance: Health and Well-being as a Founder35:41 Finding Community: The Importance of Support NetworksHelena's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/helenafogarty Zarina's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/zarina-bahadur28/🎬 Shot at 28th&Park in New York CityLearn more at: https://28thpark.com/📸 Follow us: https://www.instagram.com/28thpark/
