From default dead to default alive 💥
How Nova raised €3.2M to reshape opportunity access
This week on the Nova Podcast, we go behind the scenes with Ramón Rodrigáñez and Andrea Marino, co-founders of Nova, our professional network for top talent, as they share the unfiltered story of building the company from the ground up.
From bootstrapped chaos to raising €3.2M from institutional VCs, this episode is a candid masterclass on what it really takes to build a mission-driven startup.
💡 What makes Nova different from LinkedIn (and why that matters)
📉 The mistakes that almost killed the company
🚀 How they turned it around and convinced 250+ investors
🌍 Their vision: international expansion, AI, and a Nova Foundation
💬 The emotional highs, tough calls, and lessons for any founder
Whether you're building a startup, raising funds, or just curious about how to scale a mission-led business, this episode is for you.
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There is nothing more important in your career than connections. At Nova we know this and we help our members connect with the best in each sector. We have created the social network that helps you to excel professionally. If you want to know how to join Nova, we leave you the link here. 👇
https://www.novatalent.com/top-talent
How many qualified people apply for the positions you post? The average is 2-3% according to LinkedIn. If you want the best people to apply to your positions, post them on Nova, for sure your HR team will thank you. Learn more ⬇️
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