Are you struggling to fund your startup? Learn how to make your idea investable – and avoid the fearsome 'zombie zone'.

In this episode, Chris Saad and Yaniv Bernstein discuss:

Quarter Masters: Explore a simple four-quadrant model that categorizes startups based on their margin, volume, and startup costs.
Plain Old Profits: Learn when and why to consider a more traditional business model over a startup approach.
VC Victory: Discover the sweet spots for venture capital and how to leverage them.
Beauty and the Beast: Recognize why the 'Belles of the Ball' are so attractive to investors.
Smart Assets: Understand why WeWork wasn’t Uber – and never could have been.

Don't miss out – tune in now to gain valuable insights into the complexities of startup funding and growth!

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The Startup Podcast is sponsored by Trilligent. Trilligent is your startup's one-stop-shop for regulatory, PR, and international expansion advisory. Their unique startup-friendly offering is essential for any startup looking to go beyond their home shores or deal with complex regulatory environments. Go to ⁠⁠⁠https://trilligent.com⁠⁠⁠ and book a call with their COO Laura to learn more – tell her we sent you!

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Credits

Editor: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Justin McArthur⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

Katie Freeman - From Manufacturing Technology to Furniture Design