Funded, Now What?!

De: Andrew Lee Miller
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  • Funded, Now What?! is a groundbreaking podcast by the GrowthExpertz.com team, where your host Andrew Lee Miller interviews startup founders who have recently raised over $1 million to get you fundraising advice from people who've actually raised millions, and then Andrew delves into post-funding startup growth advice based on his 20 years, and 3 exits experience. Listen to gain insights and confidence through interviews, expert advice, and firsthand accounts. "Funded, Now What?!" equips you for informed choices on your path to startup growth and unlocking your funded startup's full potential.
    Andrew Lee Miller
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  • The Funded, Now What?! Podcast Episode 23: Revolutionizing LATAM E-commerce with AI Agents! David Tafur, Founder of YaVendió!

    The Funded, Now What?! Podcast Episode 23: Revolutionizing LATAM E-commerce with AI Agents! David Tafur, Founder of YaVendió!
    Apr 14 2025
    In this episode of the Funded Now What podcast, host Andrew Lee Miller interviews David Tafur, the founder of Yavendió!, a startup revolutionizing e-commerce in Latin America through AI agents that autonomously sell products via WhatsApp. They discuss the challenges of fundraising in the region, the importance of networking with other founders, and the strategies Yavendió! employs to acquire customers and drive sales. David shares insights on the company's growth plans and the role of influencers in the e-commerce landscape, emphasizing the need for a strong business case and proof of concept when seeking investment. In this conversation, Andrew and David discuss various strategies for building a successful startup, focusing on community engagement, outbound marketing, partnerships, and the importance of PR. They explore how to leverage social media and innovative lead generation techniques to attract larger clients and build long-term relationships. The discussion emphasizes the significance of trust and personal connections in business, particularly in the Latin American market, and offers practical advice on creating a marketing mega list to enhance outreach efforts. Key Takeaways: ✅ Outbound marketing strategies can be automated for efficiency. ✅ Partnerships with complementary businesses can drive growth. ✅ Targeting larger clients can lead to long-term success and stability. ✅ Innovative lead generation methods can enhance customer acquisition. ✅ In-person connections are crucial for building trust in business. ✅ Utilizing PR effectively can boost brand awareness and credibility. ✅ Creating a marketing mega list can streamline outreach efforts. ✅ Social media can be a powerful tool for direct engagement with potential clients. ✅ Understanding the local market dynamics is essential for success. What You Should Focus On: 00:00 Introduction to Yavendió! and Its Mission 02:58 The Functionality of AI Agents in E-commerce 06:03 Customer Segmentation and Business Model 08:56 Navigating Fundraising in Latin America 11:55 The Journey from Concept to Cash Flow 14:56 Plans for Growth and Product Development 17:59 Customer Acquisition Strategies and Insights 20:47 Engagement Through Community Building 22:43 Leveraging Outbound Marketing Strategies 24:12 Partnerships and Collaborations for Growth 26:26 Targeting Larger Clients for Long-Term Success 30:36 Innovative Approaches to Lead Generation 32:49 Building Trust Through In-Person Connections 35:15 Utilizing PR and Media for Brand Awareness 39:34 Creating a Marketing Mega List Learn more about how Andrew and the GrowthExpertz team help startups scale with fractional support in Marketing, Sales, Business Development and Partnership at www.growthexpertz.com Connect with Andrew: www.linkedin.com/in/andrewstartups Learn more about YaVendió! https://www.yavendio.com/en/
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    46 m
  • How Adesuwa Omoruyi Raised $1.58M to Scale Accrue and Disrupt Fintech in Africa

    How Adesuwa Omoruyi Raised $1.58M to Scale Accrue and Disrupt Fintech in Africa
    Apr 4 2025
    In this episode of Funded, Now What?!, host Andrew Lee Miller sits down with Adesuwa Omoruyi, the dynamic Founder & CEO of Accrue, a game-changing fintech startup based in Nigeria that's making wealth-building accessible to the masses across Africa.With a deep passion for financial inclusion and technology-driven solutions, Adesuwa founded Accrue to empower users with seamless access to global investments, automated savings, and financial literacy tools. Her mission? To help everyday Africans break free from economic limitations and build generational wealth through smart, tech-powered finance.Tune in as we discuss:✅ The fundraising journey & securing capital as a female founder in her 20s in Africa! (NOT EASY!!!)✅ The challenges and opportunities of building a fintech startup in Nigeria.✅ How Accrue is democratizing investing and savings for underserved markets.✅ Lessons from leading a fast-growing startup in a complex regulatory environment.And of course, GrowthExpertz CEO and 20-year startup marketing Andrew Lee Miller shares tons of marketing advice too!If you’re a startup founder, fintech enthusiast, or investor, this episode is packed with insights you won’t want to miss!About the show:The Funded, Now What?! Podcast is the ultimate startup podcast for founders, entrepreneurs, and growth-focused leaders. It’s the world’s only show that interviews recently funded founders, dives deep into how they raised millions, and then provides unique insights into what to do next after securing startup funding.About GrowthExpertz:After driving growth for his third VC-backed exit in 2016, Andrew Lee Miller (@andrewstartups) founded GrowthExpertz, a Fractional Expert Consultancy for early-stage startups and tech companies that want top-tier C-level talent in Marketing, Tech, HR & more—without paying massive salaries. If you're a product and engineering-focused founder you are going to SCREW UP sales and marketing, it's just that simple. No one can do everything and instead of trying to save money bringing in Junior talent that you still need to manage, working with growthexpertz allows you to get fractional acccess to expert-level talent in Marketing, Sales, Bizdev, Partnerships and even Recruiting that enable you to scale, for less, without making costly mistakes, and without a ton of your management time. Our clients have 1hr weekly meeting with an expert, and then sh*t just gets done while they focus on product, fundraising, clients and customers etc. In the past decade, we've helped over a dozen startups achieve 8-9 figure valuations, several exits, and nearly 100 successful projects. Email contact@growthexpertz.com to get our case studies and references.Why Work With Fractional Consultants?Fractional Consultants are an efficient solution for early-stage and funded startup founders looking to drive growth while managing costs. Research from Harvard Business Review indicates that companies leveraging fractional executives often see up to a 50% increase in key growth metrics due to the cost-effective expertise and strategic execution they provide. Work with us to get instant access to C-level talent in Sales, Marketing, Recruitment, Partnerships, Business Development and more.Some notable clients:www.sembly.ai (scaling fast)www.greyskiesinc.com (from launch of website to 7-fig in ARR)www.canweapp.com (exited)www.withdouble.com (grew 30% in first 3 months)www.getemails.com (now retention.com doing $30M ARR)www.CrownDating.com (exit to Tinder/Match Group)www.denizen.io (BBVA Incubator)www.zedge.net (100M+ installs)www.different.com.au (now one of the largest startups in Oz)www.fly.com (300% increase in traffic in 12 months)www.openinvest.co (acquired by Chase)We are industry-agnostic but often focus on SaaS, Fintech, Marketplaces, Online Dating, Consumer Mobile Apps, and more.Want to work with us?Email contact@growthexpertz.com or book a call at www.growthexpertz.com.
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    41 m
  • The Funded, Now What Podcast🎙 Episode 21: AndrewStartups Interviews a Real AI About Raising $8M—Meet BoardyAI!

    The Funded, Now What Podcast🎙 Episode 21: AndrewStartups Interviews a Real AI About Raising $8M—Meet BoardyAI!
    Mar 28 2025

    In this groundbreaking episode of Funded, Now What?!, host Andrew Startups sits down with an actual AI that converses and answers him in real-time! Prepare to have your mind blown as BoardyAI, the world’s first AI to successfully close an $8M funding round—without any human help. That’s right—Boardy raised capital independently, by meeting with investors himself and in this interview, he breaks down exactly how he did it.

    Tune in as we discuss:

    ✅ How an AI successfully raised $8M—and what founders can learn from it.
    ✅ BoardyAI’s top fundraising strategies for startups and entrepreneurs.
    ✅ The future of AI-led decision-making in business.
    ✅ How startups can leverage AI like Boardy to scale faster and smarter.

    And then of course Andrew Lee Miller gives unique fundraising and startup growth advice based on his 20 year career.


    This is not just another AI conversation—it’s an inside look at how AI is reshaping the startup landscape in real-time.

    🚀 Want to learn more?
    Check out BoardyAI at Boardy.ai.
    Need expert help with Marketing, Sales, BizDev, and Partnerships? Connect with Andrew and the GrowthExpertz team at growthexpertz.com.


    Buy a copy of Andrew's latest Growth Hacking book.
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    20 m
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