Episode Breakdown
00:00 Introduction to Advantage Podcast
00:40 Meet Nate Schmidt: Managing Director, GTM
02:16 The Importance of Fundraising for Startups
04:40 Fundraising 101: Basics and Best Practices
11:00 Navigating the AI Trend in Fundraising
16:01 Balancing Profitability and Fundraising
22:03 Final Thoughts and Advice for Founders
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Carta's 2024 State of Startups Report
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