Many great entrepreneurial ideas were spawned in response to the pandemic.  For this week’s guest Kyle it all began with him wondering how he could recreate the in-person feeling of reading bedtime stories to his child in Canada when he was stuck in Texas while the borders were shut.  He also worried about how he could stop kids like his from falling behind.  His solution is the Edsoma app. So far everyone loves it – Shaquile O’Neill even just joined his advisory board!  But he is struggling to translate enthusiastic investor meetings into cash commitments.  Is it just because he’s pre-revenue or does he need to dig into other areas?Listen in for an episode packed with actionable tips for jumping those funding meeting hurdles… Want a deeper dive into these topics?  The paperback edition of Marc’s international best-seller That Will Never Work is out now in bookstores and online:<a href="https://www.amazon.com/That-Will-Never-Work-Netflix/dp/0316530182" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"> www.amazon.com/That-Will-Never-Work-Netflix/dp/0316530182</a> Want to be a guest? Head to Marcrandolph.com.  While you’re there, sign up for Marc’s newsletter. Feeling social?Tw: @mbrandolphIG: @ThatWillNeverWork LinkedIn: Marc_randolph  Marcrandolph.com

Many great entrepreneurial ideas were spawned in response to the pandemic. For this week’s guest Kyle it all began with him wondering how he could recreate the in-person feeling of reading bedtime stories to his child in Canada when he was stuck in Texas while the borders were shut. He also worried about how he could stop kids like his from falling behind. His solution is the Edsoma app. So far everyone loves it – Shaquile O’Neill even just joined his advisory board! But he is struggling to translate enthusiastic investor meetings into cash commitments. Is it just because he’s pre-revenue or does he need to dig into other areas? Listen in for an episode packed with actionable tips for jumping those funding meeting hurdles… Want a deeper dive into these topics? The paperback edition of Marc’s international best-seller That Will Never Work is out now in bookstores and online: www.amazon.com/That-Will-Never-Work-Netflix/dp/0316530182 Want to be a guest? Head to Marcrandolph.com. While you’re there, sign up for Marc’s newsletter. Feeling social? Tw: @mbrandolph IG: @ThatWillNeverWork LinkedIn: Marc_randolph Marcrandolph.com

Many great entrepreneurial ideas were spawned in response to the pandemic.&nbsp; For this week’s guest Kyle it all began with him wondering how he could recreate the in-person feeling of reading bedtime stories to his child in Canada when he was stuck in Texas while the borders were shut.&nbsp; He also worried about how he could stop kids like his from falling behind.&nbsp; His solution is the Edsoma app.&nbsp;So far everyone loves it – Shaquile O’Neill even just joined his advisory board!&nbsp; But he is struggling to translate enthusiastic investor meetings into cash commitments.&nbsp; Is it just because he’s pre-revenue or does he need to dig into other areas?Listen in for an episode packed with actionable tips for jumping those funding meeting hurdles…&nbsp;Want a deeper dive into these topics?&nbsp; The paperback edition of Marc’s international best-seller That Will Never Work is out now in bookstores and online:<a href="https://www.amazon.com/That-Will-Never-Work-Netflix/dp/0316530182" rel="noopener noreferrer"> www.amazon.com/That-Will-Never-Work-Netflix/dp/0316530182</a>&nbsp;Want to be a guest? Head to Marcrandolph.com.&nbsp; While you’re there, sign up for Marc’s newsletter.&nbsp;Feeling social?Tw: @mbrandolphIG: @ThatWillNeverWork&nbsp;LinkedIn: Marc_randolph&nbsp;&nbsp;Marcrandolph.com

#71:  Is Pre-Revenue Funding a Pipe Dream?

How many times have you been told “that will never work”?&nbsp;&nbsp;Probably not as often as Netflix co-founder Marc Randolph. The veteran Silicon Valley entrepreneur, advisor, investor, speaker and best-selling author has founded or co-founded half-a-dozen successful startups and mentored scores of entrepreneurs from first time business owners to established CEOs.&nbsp;Be a fly on the boardroom wall as Marc's podcast opens up the opportunity to entrepreneurs everywhere to gain the benefit of his years of experience as he helps each guest think through their business problem.These lively conversations, which showcase Marc’s unique combination of analytical skills, tough love and a healthy dose of humor, provide actionable advice that will benefit founders - and would-be founders - at every stage of their business journey.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;New episodes every Tuesday.Want to be a guest on That Will Never Work?&nbsp;Head to<a href="https://marcrandolph.com/guest" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"> https://marcrandolph.com/guest</a> (<a href="https://marcrandolph.com/guest" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://marcrandolph.com/guest</a>), fill out the form and record the question you’d like Marc’s help with right there on the site. And while you’re there sign up for Marc’s newsletter<a href="https://marcrandolph.com/newsletter/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"> https://marcrandolph.com/newsletter/</a>Feeling social? Marc would love to hear from you here:Twitter: @mbrandolphInstagram: @ThatWillNeverWork&nbsp;LinkedIn: Marcrandolph&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Tiktok:&nbsp; @marc_randolph

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How many times have you been told “that will never work”?   Probably not as often as Netflix co-founder Marc Randolph. The veteran Silicon Valley entrepreneur, advisor, investor, speaker and best-selling author has founded or co-founded half-a-dozen successful startups and mentored scores of entrepreneurs from first time business owners to established CEOs.  Be a fly on the boardroom wall as Marc's podcast opens up the opportunity to entrepreneurs everywhere to gain the benefit of his years of experience as he helps each guest think through their business problem. These lively conversations, which showcase Marc’s unique combination of analytical skills, tough love and a healthy dose of humor, provide actionable advice that will benefit founders - and would-be founders - at every stage of their business journey.    New episodes every Tuesday. Want to be a guest on That Will Never Work?  Head to https://marcrandolph.com/guest (https://marcrandolph.com/guest), fill out the form and record the question you’d like Marc’s help with right there on the site. And while you’re there sign up for Marc’s newsletter https://marcrandolph.com/newsletter/ Feeling social? Marc would love to hear from you here: Twitter: @mbrandolph Instagram: @ThatWillNeverWork  LinkedIn: Marcrandolph    Tiktok:  @marc_randolph

How many times have you been told “that will never work”?&nbsp;&nbsp;Probably not as often as Netflix co-founder Marc Randolph. The veteran Silicon Valley entrepreneur, advisor, investor, speaker and best-selling author has founded or co-founded half-a-dozen successful startups and mentored scores of entrepreneurs from first time business owners to established CEOs.&nbsp;Be a fly on the boardroom wall as Marc's podcast opens up the opportunity to entrepreneurs everywhere to gain the benefit of his years of experience as he helps each guest think through their business problem.These lively conversations, which showcase Marc’s unique combination of analytical skills, tough love and a healthy dose of humor, provide actionable advice that will benefit founders - and would-be founders - at every stage of their business journey.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;New episodes every Tuesday.Want to be a guest on That Will Never Work?&nbsp;Head to<a href="https://marcrandolph.com/guest" rel="noopener noreferrer"> https://marcrandolph.com/guest</a> (<a href="https://marcrandolph.com/guest" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://marcrandolph.com/guest</a>), fill out the form and record the question you’d like Marc’s help with right there on the site. And while you’re there sign up for Marc’s newsletter<a href="https://marcrandolph.com/newsletter/" rel="noopener noreferrer"> https://marcrandolph.com/newsletter/</a>Feeling social? Marc would love to hear from you here:Twitter: @mbrandolphInstagram: @ThatWillNeverWork&nbsp;LinkedIn: Marcrandolph&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Tiktok:&nbsp; @marc_randolph

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