Keith Corso, the founder and CEO of BusRight, joins Madi on this episode to share his journey of starting a company while also being a student at Northeastern University. Keith talks about his experiences of starting BusRight, a school bus management platform. As his company grew, he faced numerous challenges, particularly when the COVID-19 pandemic closed schools and halted BusRight's primary service. Instead of pivoting entirely, Corso creatively used his technology in different applications, garnering recognition and hardening the product for when schools reopened. From recounting the difficulties in fundraising to examining the dynamics of business relationships with investors, Keith provides a candid look into the life as a startup founder throughout this conversation.

01:26 Madi and Keith reminisce on being students together at Northeastern University

02:33 The Genesis of BusRight

04:15 The Challenges and Triumphs of Fundraising

05:20 The Impact of COVID-19 on BusRight

07:54 The Struggles and Successes of a Startup Journey

18:03 The Reality of Post-Series A

22:44 The Balancing Act of Being a Founder

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