Dani Grant: Building Jam.dev, Cold Email Tactics, & Navigating VC Talks

Dani Grant, CEO of Jam and former Tumblr blogger, joins us to discuss her journey in tech, highlighting her experiences from securing her first job through a cold email to founding Jam.

This conversation explores the essence of networking, strategic communication, and persistence in the tech world. We dive into topics such as the importance of timing in fundraising, AI integration strategies, and the power of storytelling in business growth, providing a comprehensive overview of Dani's approach to building long-term relationships in the tech community and her vision for the future of software.

EPISODE LINKS:

• Dani Grant's Linkedin
• Jam.dev Website
• Hackers of NY
• Sapiens: A Brief History of Humankind by Huval Noah Harari
• This is Marketing by Seth Godin
• Lennys Newsletter

TIMESTAMPS:

(00:00:12) Intro and background

(00:04:28) PM to Founder through cold emails (00:06:49) The Value of Go-to-Market Experience (00:07:35) Product Focus to Distribution Mastery (00:11:20) Personal Branding in Founder-Led Sales (00:14:46) The Long Game (00:19:18) Navigating relationships and emotions as founders (00:22:06) Jam.dev's success, AI and fundraising (00:24:21) VC Pitch: Practical Tips for Founders (00:29:39) Creating Urgency in Fundraising (00:34:47) AI in Startup Pitches and Operations (00:37:39) Traction (00:39:24) The Journey Ahead for Dani and Jam.dev (00:40:20) Closing

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