In this episode, we sit down with Nicolas Khonaysser, founder of Vently, a platform revolutionizing community-driven event planning. Nicolas shares his journey as an immigrant, his early experiences in community building, and how those insights shaped Vently’s mission. We dive into the challenges of validating an idea, building a 40,000-user waitlist pre-launch, and securing key partnerships with brands like Orange Theory and Arizona State University. Nicolas also breaks down his fundraising journey, his approach to monetization, and his strategy for geographic expansion between San Francisco and LA. If you're a founder looking to build traction, pitch investors, and scale a community-first startup, this episode is packed with valuable lessons

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