Thrive Through Connection
Visible.vc
Fundraising isn’t just about pitch decks, valuations, or growth curves. It’s about relationships. Thrive Through Connection is a podcast from Visible that explores the human stories behind the capital.
Founders don’t raise alone. They lean on their teams, advisors, peers, and investors to navigate the highs and lows of building something from nothing. In each episode, we sit down with founders and investors to unpack the setbacks, breakthroughs, and moments of clarity that shaped their journey. This is your inside look at what it really takes to thrive through connection.
Founders don’t raise alone. They lean on their teams, advisors, peers, and investors to navigate the highs and lows of building something from nothing. In each episode, we sit down with founders and investors to unpack the setbacks, breakthroughs, and moments of clarity that shaped their journey. This is your inside look at what it really takes to thrive through connection.
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Jun 3, 2025 • 43min
Navigating Investor Relationships with Brett Brohl, Managing Partner at Bread & Butter Ventures
On the second episode of the Thrive Through Connection Podcast, we welcome Brett Brohl, Managing Partner at Bread & Butter Ventures, an early-stage venture firm based in Minnesota. Brett joins us to dive deep into all things founder fundraising, sharing tactical advice on everything from cold outreach to evaluating if an investor is a true culture fit.What You Can Expect to Learn from Brett Why Finding a Cultural Fit With Investors is Essential Why the Best Communicators are Often the Best Performing CompaniesWhat it Means to Treat Fundraising Like a Sales FunnelHow to Maintain Momentum in a FundraiseThe Most Overlooked and Overrated Deck Slides
Jun 3, 2025 • 39min
Going From Operator to Funder with Leo Polovets, General Partner at Humba Ventures
Leo Polovets, General Partner at Humba Ventures and co-founder of Susa Ventures, discusses his transition from a software engineer to a venture capital investor. He shares insights on the importance of building relationships before fundraising and emphasizes the need for effective storytelling to attract investors. Leo explains how Humba’s small fund size supports deeper engagement with startups and highlights common pitch deck mistakes founders make. His experience with investor updates also unveils strategic tips for both raising capital and maintaining traction.
