Do What you Say and Say What You Do with Evan Kaplan

Host Ben Elowitz sits down with seasoned entrepreneur and fundraising expert Evan Kaplan, CEO and founder of InfluxData, and industry veteran with over $400M raised and three decades of experience across public and private companies. Evan shares how credibility and authenticity are the keys to successfully raising capital for your startup. He builds relationships with his investors step by step—for him, gaining trust isn’t just words, it’s about maintaining consistency in your process.  You’ll also hear about some near-death startup moments, the importance of seeing the raise from the VC’s point of view, and how handling setbacks with humility and grit pay off in the long run.This episode is packed with practical advice and the personal insights you need to build trusting relationships with investors—and survive the inevitable ups and downs of the startup journey.