Fundraising at Full Throttle with Greg Mark

On this episode of Raiser’s Edge, Ben Elowitz sits down with Greg Mark, CEO and founder of Markforged and Backflip. Drawing on his experience raising over $550M in capital, Greg Mark breaks down what it really takes to capture investor interest and thrive under intense fundraising pressure.Greg Mark opens up about the rollercoaster world of startups—from the thrill of being the “Ferrari” in a hot round, to the grit required to fundraise when the market turns cold. You'll hear lessons learned from both easy and brutally challenging fundraising cycles, and a masterclass in pitching that turns your company story into a blockbuster movie that investors actually want to watch. Beyond the tactics, Greg Mark goes deep on personal growth, sharing how empathy and appreciation for the people across the table have shaped his journey. These are practical, hard-won strategies for founders at any stage - you won’t want to miss access to Greg’s masterful playbook. Tune in for lessons on how to stay in control of your raise without having to take your foot off the gas.