If you are a startup founder who is looking to grow and scale, there’s no doubt that you either have a board of some sort or you need to start one. You’re not alone, and it can be a bewildering process. Raise your hand if you have a friend on your “board”. We see you. If you are not armed with the right info before you start, your board can become a nightmare. You will definitely want to tune into this episode of The IFundWomen Show when Karen Cahn, Founder & CEO of IFundWomen, coaches Wanona Satcher, Founder of Mākhers Studios on this very topic. 

Here’s what you’ll learn:

• The difference between a board of directors and a board of advisors. 

Read the episode transcript: https://bit.ly/3mOJZyV 

This episode was produced by Sofia Badalamenti at IFundWomen

Host: Karen Cahn

Music: “Street Dance Hip-Hop Party” by StereoNuts from Envato Elements

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So, you’ve got traction, product-market-fit, and know you have a good shot at raising VC—but what are the steps you need to take to prepare to raise your round? In this episode, IFundWomen Founder & CEO Karen Cahn coaches LAMIK Beauty Founder Kim Roxie on what she needs to be thinking about as she gears up to take on her first equity investment after a year of COVID pivots.

Read the episode transcript: https://ifundwomen.com/theifundwomenshow 

This episode was produced by Sofia Badalamenti at IFundWomen 

Host: Karen Cahn

Music: “Street Dance Hip-Hop Party” by StereoNuts from Envato Elements

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Imposter syndrome, introversion, lack of confidence… no matter what you call it, the fear of putting your new business out there into the world is a universal problem. In this episode, IFundWomen Founder & CEO Karen Cahn coaches Next Chapter Concierge Founder Debbie Sokobin on how to promote and grow her new business like a boss. Karen helps Debbie, who has a three decade career in behind-the-scenes social work, step into her power and get over her fear of being in the limelight. (Hint: She’s already doing most of the hard work without realizing it.) Tune in to listen to Debbie learn to understand her worth when providing a service that adds value to the world.

Read the episode transcript: https://ifundwomen.com/theifundwomenshow 

This episode was produced by Sofia Badalamenti at IFundWomen 

Host: Karen Cahn

Music: “Street Dance Hip-Hop Party” by StereoNuts from Envato Elements

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So, you think you’re ready to take on a co-founder. Good idea! The right co-founder(s) will help hold you accountable, make tough decisions, brainstorm innovative ideas, and—at best—raise more money. In this episode, Dr. Karen Wlison gets coached by IFundWomen Founder & CEO Karen Cahn on how to find a co-founder for ChildNEXUS. Karen Cahn advises on how to decide which type of co-founder will best propel your business forward, where to look for co-founders, and shares her own journey of finding co-founders for IFundWomen.

Read the episode transcript: https://bit.ly/2WGUCZB 

This episode was produced by Sofia Badalamenti at IFundWomen 

Host: Karen Cahn

Music: “Street Dance Hip-Hop Party” by StereoNuts from Envato Elements

Important Links:

• Visit IFundWomen: https://bit.ly/3iagp4c

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Is your business solving a massive problem? Do you have your product-market fit, traction, and scalability on lockdown? Then you might be ready to take on equity investment! Join our host Karen Cahn as she coaches Lauren Beasley, Founder of MOVE Inclusive Dance, on what the exact first steps are to raising an angel or seed round. 

Read the episode transcript: https://bit.ly/3yeuwv4 

This episode was produced by Sofia Badalamenti at IFundWomen 

Host: Karen Cahn

Music: “Street Dance Hip-Hop Party” by StereoNuts from Envato Elements

Important Links:

• IFundWomen website: https://bit.ly/3j4nz9h 

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How to get your product on the shelves of big box stores? Shocker: it’s not always a linear path. MESS in a Bottle Founder Kalilah Wright breaks down the multi-year relationship and buzz-building process that landed her t-shirts on the shelves of Target. The result: A seven-figure company that allows people to speak their minds without saying anything at all. Join Kalilah plus IFundWomen Founder and CEO Karen Cahn as they coach entrepreneur Lindsey Murphy, Host of The Fab Lab with Crazy Aunt Lindsey, on how to get that elusive, national distribution for her new product. 

Read the episode transcript: https://ifundwomen.com/theifundwomenshow 

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Fund The Fab Lab on IFundWomen: https://ifundwomen.com/projects/fab-lab 

Shop MESS in a Bottle: https://www.messinabottle.com/ 

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Welcome to The IFundWomen Show! Each episode will feature a real-life, no-BS coaching session with Karen Cahn, Founder & CEO of IFundWomen, and a member of the IFundWomen entrepreneur community. In each episode, you will get logical business insights, learn executable strategies, and get actionable tactics that you can use to level up your business. 

Karen and the IFundWomen entrepreneurs will tackle a myriad of topics, from how to build your sales funnel, to how and when to raise venture capital, to how to identify who your target customer is, to how to crowdfund, and so much more startup knowledge that is critical for every business owner. 

If you are an entrepreneur, The IFundWomen Show is absolutely for you. Subscribe, so you don’t miss an episode!

You can find more information about IFundWomen on https://ifundwomen.com/ or on Instagram @ifundwomen. Find Karen Cahn on LinkedIn and @karencahn on all the socials. 

This episode was produced by Chic Rebellion Media. Post-production provided by Podcast Laundry.

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