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Ep. 28: How Nami Baral Raised $7 Million in 2 Weeks for Niural
Buckle up for this episode – Nami Baral shares her journey from the inner workings of Twitter, to founding Niural. The episode unfolds the drama at Twitter that fueled her decision to chart a new path, exploring the nuances of fundraising, from a million-dollar pre-seed round to a $7 million investment for Niural.
Whether you're a startup rookie or a seasoned pro, Nami's insights on dealing with investors, differentiating investment rounds, and building an enterprise-focused product serve as a gold mine. Tune in to gain invaluable perspectives on the challenges, triumphs, and tough decisions in the startup funding world.
In this episode we talk about:
Fundraising hacks and lessons, from rookie mistakes to that sweet $7 million raise
Scaling the business versus selling
Product design and market transition
Nami Baral is the genius behind Niural, a game-changer in payroll, contractor management, and Employer of Record services across 150+ countries. She's no stranger to startups, kicking off her journey in a company that later teamed up with Twitter, witnessing the rollercoaster of a startup getting acquired and Twitter going public.
Prior to Niural, Nami founded Harvest, a fintech company that leveraged AI to reduce debt for American consumers. Now, as Niural's CEO, Nami's on her third startup, reshaping the tech scene and making waves in global employment infrastructure.
HERE ARE SOME KEY POINTS IN THIS EPISODE
02:35 Challenges of global payroll and HR
24:20 Startup funding stages
26:48 Scaling versus selling
28: 52 Innovating in Payroll and HR Technology
32:52 Starting a new venture
39:59 The Twitter drama
Where to Find Nami Baral
Website/s
https://www.niural.xyz/
Social media link/s
Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/namibaral/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/namibaral
About Fundraising Demystified
Our goal is simple: to equip you with the knowledge, inspiration, and guidance to navigate the labyrinthine world of fundraising. Whether you're a budding entrepreneur seeking seed funding or an established founder looking to scale your business, this podcast will provide you with the tools you need to conquer the fundraising landscape.
Fundraising Demystified is hosted by serial entrepreneur Jason Kirby https://www.linkedin.com/in/jasonrkirby/
Thank you for being a loyal subscriber to Fundraising Demystified. We appreciate your support and are excited to continue bringing you more inspiring stories from successful founders.
This episode is powered by ThunderVC
Seeking to raise capital? Get your free list of target VCs by creating a free profile here - https://web.thunder.vc/list-of-investors-vcs-for-founders
Looking to raise debt? Explore tailored debt options for free by completing a profile at https://debt.thunder.vc
Subscribe to our weekly newsletter for market and industry news and tips when it comes to raising capital and growing your business - https://join.thunder.vc
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By Jason KirbyBuckle up for this episode – Nami Baral shares her journey from the inner workings of Twitter, to founding Niural. The episode unfolds the drama at Twitter that fueled her decision to chart a new path, exploring the nuances of fundraising, from a million-dollar pre-seed round to a $7 million investment for Niural.
Whether you're a startup rookie or a seasoned pro, Nami's insights on dealing with investors, differentiating investment rounds, and building an enterprise-focused product serve as a gold mine. Tune in to gain invaluable perspectives on the challenges, triumphs, and tough decisions in the startup funding world.
In this episode we talk about:
Fundraising hacks and lessons, from rookie mistakes to that sweet $7 million raise
Scaling the business versus selling
Product design and market transition
Nami Baral is the genius behind Niural, a game-changer in payroll, contractor management, and Employer of Record services across 150+ countries. She's no stranger to startups, kicking off her journey in a company that later teamed up with Twitter, witnessing the rollercoaster of a startup getting acquired and Twitter going public.
Prior to Niural, Nami founded Harvest, a fintech company that leveraged AI to reduce debt for American consumers. Now, as Niural's CEO, Nami's on her third startup, reshaping the tech scene and making waves in global employment infrastructure.
HERE ARE SOME KEY POINTS IN THIS EPISODE
02:35 Challenges of global payroll and HR
24:20 Startup funding stages
26:48 Scaling versus selling
28: 52 Innovating in Payroll and HR Technology
32:52 Starting a new venture
39:59 The Twitter drama
Where to Find Nami Baral
Website/s
https://www.niural.xyz/
Social media link/s
Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/namibaral/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/namibaral
About Fundraising Demystified
Our goal is simple: to equip you with the knowledge, inspiration, and guidance to navigate the labyrinthine world of fundraising. Whether you're a budding entrepreneur seeking seed funding or an established founder looking to scale your business, this podcast will provide you with the tools you need to conquer the fundraising landscape.
Fundraising Demystified is hosted by serial entrepreneur Jason Kirby https://www.linkedin.com/in/jasonrkirby/
Thank you for being a loyal subscriber to Fundraising Demystified. We appreciate your support and are excited to continue bringing you more inspiring stories from successful founders.
This episode is powered by ThunderVC
Seeking to raise capital? Get your free list of target VCs by creating a free profile here - https://web.thunder.vc/list-of-investors-vcs-for-founders
Looking to raise debt? Explore tailored debt options for free by completing a profile at https://debt.thunder.vc
Subscribe to our weekly newsletter for market and industry news and tips when it comes to raising capital and growing your business - https://join.thunder.vc