In this episode of The Backchannel, Jason pushes back at the common practice of founders sending out monthly investor newsletter updates.

In this episode of The Backchannel, the host Jason dives into an article from the Bay Area Council Economic Institute, which talks about Silicon Valley's current state, investment trends, and workforce changes.

In this episode, we dive into the unpredictable world of startups, where the only constant is change. Joining us is Jennifer Lewis, co-founder and CEO of Lex, a pioneering social app for the LGBTQ community. Jennifer shares her rollercoaster journey through the venture-backed startup landscape, a path filled with highs and lows, trials, and significant growth.

In this episode of The Backchannel, we explore everything you should consider when figuring out how much you need to raise. Jason delves into the common questions founders face regarding fundraising amounts, the importance of being goal-oriented, and the two key goals for raising funds.

In this episode of The Backchannel, the host launches a new series called "How I Work," exploring strategies for productivity.

What makes someone a successful founder?

Is it how much revenue they're able to generate? How well they lead their company and their employees? How many investors they're able to land?

Those all play a role ... but the real answer is probably more nuanced and certainly harder to pinpoint.

In this episode of The Backchannel, the host emphasizes the critical role of third-party feedback in the fundraising process for entrepreneurs.

In this episode, the host shares the power of personal newsletters for VC's, shedding light on investor psychology and fundraising strategies.

Join us on a journey through the winding roads of entrepreneurship with our guest, Nancy Xu, the Founder & CEO of Moonhub.

In this episode, our host covers the importance of having a technical co-founder for non-technical founders and how to go about finding one.