Startup Fundraising Secrets with Vandana Tolani | The Young Turks Dialogues

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The Young Turks Dialogues

Crobstacle

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Welcome to The Young Turks Dialogues, a podcast series by Crobstacle! Join us as we delve into the journey of building Crobstacle from the ground up. Every week, we'll bring you insider perspectives, lessons learned, and solutions we've implemented along the way. From myth-busting in the world of digital transformation to navigating the ups and downs of entrepreneurship, join us for a candid and engaging conversation. Tune in with us on this journey together!

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Startup Fundraising Secrets with Vandana Tolani | The Young Turks Dialogues | Ep. 92

The Young Turks Dialogues

32 minutes 15 seconds

1 month ago

Startup Fundraising Secrets with Vandana Tolani | The Young Turks Dialogues | Ep. 92

Welcome to The Young Turks Dialogues, where we explore the future of business, innovation, and entrepreneurship.

🎙️ In this episode, we sit down with Vandana Tolani, Founder & CEO of Convanto, who has advised 300+ startups and worked with 400+ investors across the globe. She shares how fundraising and marketing go hand in hand and why most founders get it wrong.

We also cover:

✅ The biggest marketing mistakes startups make before raising funds

✅ Why pitch decks may be outdated and what could replace them in 2025

✅ When startups should really start spending on performance marketing

✅ The role of a founder’s personal brand in attracting investors

✅ Global lessons: how Indian founders differ from Southeast Asian founders

✅ What marketing metrics investors actually care about

✅ Rapid-fire takes on growth hacks, storytelling, and GTM strategies

If you’re a founder, marketer, or investor navigating today’s funding landscape, this episode is packed with insights you don’t want to miss.

👉 Connect with Vandana Tolani on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/vandanatolani/

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