Found(H)er Mind

Updated: 25 Feb 2024 • 29 episodes
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Audio journal of a startup founder. Behind the scenes of building a venture backed business. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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A sneak peek into what starting the M&A process of your startup looks like. Is anyone taking my calls? Who is helping me? And how do I feel about it all?! This and other reflections from the first few weeks. Follow me on Instagram: @annaratala Connect with me on LinkedIn: /annaratala Special thanks to Ryan Hays for the

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Not in New York and definitely not crying. Here's how I'm feeling in the aftermath of the big decision to sell my startup. And here's what some people are saying to me about it! Follow me on Instagram: @annaratala Connect with me on LinkedIn: /annaratala Special thanks to Ryan Hays for the original podcast music! Hoste

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Big decisions! A new city (sort of) and a whole new chapter for me as a founder. Super excited about both. Here are some reasons for why I made these decisions and what happens now. Follow me on Instagram: @annaratala Connect with me on LinkedIn: /annaratala Special thanks to Ryan Hays for the original podcast music! H

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Spent 2 weeks in LA. Got back to Phoenix. Took an important step with my startup. Also had some less exciting developments. If you're a startup founder, you can relate. Follow me on Instagram: @annaratala Connect with me on LinkedIn: /annaratala Special thanks to Ryan Hays for the original podcast music! Hosted on Acas

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I've never talked about it publicly. $200 on my account. No savings. My visa running out in 3 weeks. My rent late. They say it's darkest just before the dawn. That's what it felt like. And that's when I learned to get comfortable with chaos. Follow me on Instagram: @annaratala Connect with me on LinkedIn: /annaratala S

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Fundraising isn't about quantity as much as it is about quality. Instead of "spray and pray", I spend 10 minutes vetting each fund. Here's how I decide who to talk to - and who not to waste time on. Shoutout to Eniac Ventures that I used as an example. Follow me on Instagram: @annaratala Connect with me on LinkedIn: /a

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