From Founder to Leader: Vijay Rajendran on Fundraising, Burnout & Projecting Grandeur

In this episode of Projecting Grandeur, host Ron Dichter sits down with Vijay Rajendran—founder, investor, startup coach, and author of The Funding Framework. Vijay has spent his career helping startups scale and, more importantly, helping founders evolve into intentional, effective leaders.This conversation dives deep into the mindset shift from doing to leading, the nuances of raising capital with clarity, and how to stay grounded when the stakes get high. Whether you’re navigating your first raise or wrestling with burnout, Vijay brings real insight on what it means to grow into your role without losing yourself.📚 Learn more about The Funding Framework and Vijay’s work helping founders become CEOs.🎧 Tune in for a conversation full of perspective, purpose, and practical wisdom.