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Fundraising isn’t just about pitch decks, valuations, or growth curves. It’s about relationships. Thrive Through Connection is a podcast from Visible that explores the human stories behind the capital.Founders don’t raise alone. They lean on their teams, advisors, peers, and investors to navigate the highs and lows of building something from nothing.
Finding the Right Investors with Laurel Hess - YouTube
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Finding the Right Investors with Laurel Hess - YouTube

On the first episode of the Thrive Through Connection Podcast, we welcome Laurel Hess, the CEO and Founder of hampr. hampr is an on-demand laundry service that connects customers with laundry professionals, and in this episode, we explore how to attract the right investors for your business.

Going From Operator to Funder with Leo Polovets
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Going From Operator to Funder with Leo Polovets

On the second episode of the Thrive Through Connection Podcast, we welcome Leo Polovets, the General Partner at Humba Ventures and Co-founder of Susa Ventures. This episode explores the transition from operational roles to funding, providing insights for aspiring investors and entrepreneurs.

Navigating Investor Relationships with Brett Brohl
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Navigating Investor Relationships with Brett Brohl

On the third episode of the Thrive Through Connection Podcast, we welcome Brett Brohl, Managing Partner at Bread & Butter Ventures, an early-stage venture firm. This episode explores the dynamics of investor relationships and offers insights for entrepreneurs seeking funding.

Building Trust and Vulnerability in Business with Max Yoder
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Building Trust and Vulnerability in Business with Max Yoder

On the fourth episode of the Thrive Through Connection Podcast, we welcome Max Yoder, the Founder of Lessonly and author of Do Better Work. This episode explores the importance of trust and vulnerability in business relationships and how they can lead to better collaboration and success.

Using Benchmarks as a Diagnostic with Kyle Poyar
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Using Benchmarks as a Diagnostic with Kyle Poyar

On the fifth episode of the Thrive Through Connection Podcast, we welcome Kyle Poyar, the founder of Tremont and Growth Unhinged. Tremont is an early growth company that focuses on utilizing benchmarks for diagnostic purposes in business growth strategies.

Storyselling with Kristian Andersen of High Alpha
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Storyselling with Kristian Andersen of High Alpha

On the sixth episode of the Thrive Through Connection Podcast, we welcome Kristian Andersen of High Alpha. Kristian is a co-founder and partner at High Alpha, sharing insights on storytelling in sales and marketing.

Lead With Your Strengths with Jonah Midanik - YouTube
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Lead With Your Strengths with Jonah Midanik - YouTube

On the seventh episode of the Thrive Through Connection Podcast, we welcome Jonah Midanik of Forum Ventures. Jonah is the Managing Partner at Forum Ventures, sharing insights on leveraging personal strengths for professional growth.

The Power Laws of Venture with Andrew Dumont
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The Power Laws of Venture with Andrew Dumont

On the eighth episode of the Thrive Through Connection Podcast, we welcome Andrew Dumont. Andrew is the Founder and CEO of Curious, a long-term holding company that focuses on innovative ventures and insights into the startup ecosystem.

Understanding Secondaries in Venture with Hunter Walk
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Understanding Secondaries in Venture with Hunter Walk

On the eighth episode of the Thrive Through Connection podcast, we welcome Hunter Walk. Hunter is a Partner and Co-founder at Homebrew, a seed-stage venture capital firm, discussing insights into secondary markets in venture capital.

Going From a Founder to CEO with Enjoy The Work
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Going From a Founder to CEO with Enjoy The Work

On the tenth episode of the Thrive Through Connection podcast, we welcome Lesley Ross and Jonathan Lowenhar of Enjoy the Work, a San Francisco-based startup. This episode explores the journey of transitioning from a founder to a CEO, sharing insights and experiences from the guests.

Unlocking the Power of Networks with Evan Walde
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Unlocking the Power of Networks with Evan Walde

On the eleventh episode of Thrive Through Connection, we welcome Evan Walden, the CEO and Founder of Getro, powering branded job boards and talent networks for organizations. This episode explores the significance of networking in professional growth and how to leverage connections effectively.

Building a Fundraising Process with Jenny Fielding
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Building a Fundraising Process with Jenny Fielding

On the twelfth episode of the Thrive Through Connection Podcast, we welcome Jenny Fielding. Jenny is the Co-founder and Managing Partner at Everywhere Ventures, sharing insights on creating effective fundraising strategies.