In this VCs Off the Record episode, host ⁠⁠⁠Gayle Jennings-O'Byrne⁠⁠⁠ chats with Mirit Lugassi, an investor at Laconia Capital, about funding early-stage startups and what it takes to build a venture-backed business.

Mirit shares her journey from operator to investor, breaking down the difference between market gaps vs. market demand, how VCs evaluate startups, and the key strategies founders need to secure funding. She also offers insights into Laconia Capital’s investment approach and how they help founders scale.

Tune in for actionable advice, insider knowledge, and an honest conversation on what makes a startup truly investable.

Hosted by

⁠⁠Gayle Jennings-O'Byrne⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠Victoria Byrd⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

⁠⁠⁠⁠Wocstar Media⁠