On the twelfth episode of the Thrive Through Connection Podcast, we welcome Jenny Fielding. Jenny is the Co-founder and Managing Partner at Everywhere Ventures, a global pre-seed fund backed by 500 founders and operators. She joins us to discuss how founders can build a fundraising process, from high-level strategy to tips for creating a strong data room.

What You Can Expect to Learn from Jenny

• Why most founders don’t have a true fundraising process (and how to build one)
• The dangers of taking casual investor meetings when you’re not fundraising
• How to balance “always being ready” with clear periods of active fundraising
• How to prepare emotionally and tactically before launching a raise
• How to use progressive disclosure when fundraising

On the eleventh episode of Thrive Through Connection, we welcome Evan Walden, the CEO and Founder of Getro, powering branded job boards and talent networks for venture capital funds, startup accelerators, professional communities, and governments across the world. Evan joins us to discuss how founders and VCs can tap into their networks to fuel relationships and growth.

What You Can Expect to Learn from Evan

• What led to Evan starting Getro
• The power of connections and community
• Lessons from Techstars and their “Give First” mentality
• Hard-earned lessons about fundraising, focus, and being a founder

On the tenth episode of the Thrive Through Connection podcast, we welcome Lesley Ross and Jonathan Lowenhar of Enjoy the Work, a San Francisco-based startup advisory firm serving startup founders and CEOs worldwide. Jonathan and Lesley join us to discuss how great founders can turn into great CEOs.

What You Can Expect to Learn from Lesley & Jonathan

• The difference between being a founder and being a CEO
• How founders can purposefully train to become great CEOs
• How best-in-class leaders make the transition
• How to maintain control of your board