From Y Combinator to Series A, Chris Best CEO of Substack & Adam Carrigan Co-Founder of MindsDB on the Founder Journey

from Patronage · host Amber Atherton

In this episode, Amber Atherton, sits down with two incredible guests - Christopher Best, the CEO of Substack, and Adam Carrigan, the Co-Founder of MindsDB. Together, they delve into the fascinating journey of being a founder, from Y Combinator to Series A funding.Drawing from their experiences at YC, they dive into the discipline, accountability, and diverse opinions instilled by the Y Combinator program. Chris and Adam also shed light on the process of fundraising, the challenges they faced, and the importance of building meaningful relationships with investors.

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In this episode Amber Atherton is joined by Chris Best, Co-Founder and CEO of Substack, and Andrew Carrigan, Co-Founder of Minds DB. They explore YC, the Demo Day experience, what it's like raising your seed round and beyond

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