Next Round Ready
Empowering founders to grow smarter and raise faster.
Next Round Ready
Empowering founders to grow smarter and raise faster.
About Next Round Ready
Empowering founders to grow smarter and raise faster.
Next Round Ready is the show for startup founders who want to grow smarter and raise faster.
Why Join Next Round Ready as a Guest
Startup Founder Audience
You reach early-stage founders actively looking for guidance on fundraising, leadership, and traction strategies.
Operator-to-Operator Chats
You'll join a concise, high-signal conversation format focused on real-world startup execution and capital raising.
Expert Guest Roster
Join founders, VCs, and startup leaders like Kelly Perdew and Shaun Gold who've shared tactical insights with our audience.
Podcast Apps Distribution
Your episode is shared across major platforms like Apple Podcasts and Spotify for maximum founder reach.
Episode Angles & Guest Pitches
Fundraising Frameworks That Work
Unpack real strategies that helped you or your clients close rounds faster.
Traction Before Capital
Share how you've helped startups gain traction that attracts investor attention.
The Founder Identity Shift
Explore how founders evolve from builders to leaders-and what that means for fundraising.
Content That Builds VC Trust
Dive into how consistent content and brand building help founders raise before they pitch.
How You'd Contribute to the Show
Audience Takeaways
Your episode will help founders understand smarter ways to raise capital, build traction, and position themselves for VC interest.
Hot Topics
Why Trust Me
The Ideal Guest
You're a great fit if you've raised capital, advised startups, or built traction strategies-and want to share tactical, founder-first insights with an early-stage audience.
Recent Episodes
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Navigating the Entrepreneurial Landscape with Craig Cummings
Next Round Ready • Nov 3, 2025
The Grind of Investing: Lessons from David Walker
Next Round Ready • Oct 27, 2025
Systems for Faster Founder Growth ft. Stuart Webb
Next Round Ready • Oct 20, 2025
Raising from Friends: Sam Sterling the Serial Founder
Next Round Ready • Oct 13, 2025
From Product to People: The Distribution Shift
Next Round Ready • Oct 13, 2025
Unlocking Extraordinary Leadership in Startups ft. Kelly Perdew
Next Round Ready • Oct 6, 2025
Founder Identity Shift
Next Round Ready • Oct 6, 2025
From Zero to $4M: The Journey of SurmountAI
Next Round Ready • Sep 15, 2025
Why Every Founder MUST Build a Personal Brand in 2025
Next Round Ready • Aug 25, 2025
Pitching for Impact w/ Dana Robinson
Next Round Ready • Aug 22, 2025
3 New Ways Startups Get Traction with Content
Next Round Ready • Aug 18, 2025
What VCs Actually Want ft. Shaun Gold
Next Round Ready • Aug 15, 2025
Startup Media Company: How You Can Get Started
Next Round Ready • Aug 11, 2025
Venture Capital: More Like Dating than Shopping w/ Steph from Open VC
Next Round Ready • Aug 8, 2025
How Consistent Content Builds Trust with VCs Before You Pitch
Next Round Ready • Aug 5, 2025
B2B SaaS Dreams w/ Dan Banning
Next Round Ready • Aug 1, 2025
VC Brand Flywheel
Next Round Ready • Jul 29, 2025
Why I Started Next Round Ready
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We're booking guests to discuss startup fundraising, venture capital, pitching to VCs. Remote recordings, Available Tuesday to Thursday. If you bring practical stories and clear takeaways, let's talk.
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Will promote episodes to their audience
Available Tuesday to Thursday
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