Lecture Notes on Starting a Company and Fundraising

Introduction to the Company's Founding

• The company was founded in response to dissatisfaction with shows like "Shark Tank."
• The founders wanted to create a more authentic representation of how founders close deals with investors.

Initial Goals and Emotions

• The initial goal was to create a cool podcast.
• The speaker expresses emotional involvement, mentioning they might cry, which is unusual for them.

Audience and Reach

• The show attracts hundreds of thousands of listeners monthly.
• The audience primarily consists of entrepreneurs, investors, and tech executives.

Current Fundraising Efforts

• The company is currently raising $500,000.
• Describes this fundraising round as a pre-seed.
• The valuation cap for this round is set at $5 million.
• Invitation for potential investors to join the journey.

Intended Use of Funds

• The speaker briefly touches on questions about how the funds will be used, indicating future plans and needs for the investment.

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These notes provide a summary of the key points discussed in the lecture about the company's founding motivations, current audience, and fundraising activities.