Vijay Rajendran — executive coach, venture builder, and author of The Funding Framework — joins GTM Vault to explore what it really takes to grow from founder to fundable CEO in today’s fast-moving startup landscape.

Vijay has helped founders raise capital in 80+ countries, led Portfolio Value at 500 Global, and now coaches high-growth leaders on how to lead with clarity, raise with confidence, and scale without burning out.

In this episode:

• Why confidence comes from clarity

• How to shift from reactive hustle to intentional leadership

• The role of GTM motion in making your startup default investable

• Fundraising strategy for founders outside SF and NYC

• How product-market fit has evolved in 2025

• What most CEOs get wrong about alignment, rhythm, and self-management

Whether you’re raising your first round or scaling toward $100M, this episode will help you grow your company by growing yourself first.

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