7 Things I Wish Founders Knew Before Raising Their First Check! | Trailblazers Episode 16!

Erica Wenger breaks down the seven things she wishes every founder knew before raising their first check, drawing from real lessons she learned while fundraising for her own firm. This episode offers honest insights into how investors truly make decisions, common early-stage mistakes, and the strategies that help founders enter their first raise with clarity and confidence!

✨ This episode is presented by Brex.
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This episode is supported by RocketReach, Gusto, OpenPhone & Athena.
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Trailblazers is your favorite tech + VC podcast, hosted by Erica Wenger (GP at Park Rangers Capital). Each week we sit down with founders, operators, and investors who’ve found conventional success in unconventional ways. New episodes every Tuesday.
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