Pear.vc Mar Hershenson on Clinching Series A: Ops plan, metrics, data, & investor engagement | E719

In this episode, Jason Calacanis discusses startup funding with guest Mar Hershenson. They compare seed rounds and series A funding, explore current trends, and identify predictors of success for series A funding. They also delve into the significance of the team and planning in fundraising, offer advice on pitching to investors, and discuss the future of startups. An audience Q&A and closing remarks conclude the episode.

Speakers

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Jason Calacanis

Host • 24%

Mar Hershenson

Guest • 73%

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Chapters

0:00	Introduction to Mar Hershenson and her role in startup funding
1:17	Comparison and challenges of seed rounds and series A funding
3:17	Trends in startup funding: Increase in seed funds and angel investors
9:35	Sponsor: Capterra
11:34	Predictors of success for series A funding: engagement, retention, and unit economics
17:05	The significance of the team and having a plan in series A fundraising
17:52	Sponsor: WordPress.com
23:30	The trend of raising second seed rounds and proper fundraising process
26:26	Advice on pitching to investors, due diligence, and common mistakes in the Series A process
32:49	The future of startups: market changes, investor selection, and the importance of prudent financial planning
45:41	Audience Q&A: connecting plans with projections for seed funding, challenges for female founders in fundraising, Mar's easiest investment decision
56:34	The importance of perseverance in startup success and closing remarks

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