How Steve Gilman Raised $3M After His First Startup Exit - Here's His Exact Playbook

Inside the Round is a podcast hosted by fundraising expert Helena Fogarty that pulls back the curtain on startup funding by featuring founders who have recently closed their funding rounds.Each episode delivers raw, unfiltered insights into what it actually takes to get investors to commit capital, moving beyond sanitized success stories to reveal the exact processes, pivotal moments, uncomfortable conversations, and strategic decisions that led to millions in funding. In this episode of Inside the Round, Steve Gilman shares his entrepreneurial journey from founding Block Party to launching OneRange, an AI-powered talent development platform. He discusses the challenges of fundraising, the importance of resilience, and the value of building a strong network.Steve emphasizes the need for clear roles among co-founders and the significance of mental and physical well-being in the entrepreneurial journey. He also reflects on the evolving landscape of fundraising and the lessons learned from his experiences in both sports and business.Chapters 00:00 The Journey Begins: From Block Party to OneRange03:03 Navigating the Fundraising Landscape05:50 Building a Resilient Team and Company Culture08:45 The Importance of Networking and Relationships12:00 Lessons from Sports: Resilience and Grit 14:51 The Role of Investors in a Startup's Success18:04 Finding the Right Co-Founder20:54 The Challenges of Fundraising in a Changing Environment23:51 Mental and Physical Well-being as a Founder26:52 The Future of OneRange and Upcoming Fundraising PlansFind Steve here:   / stevegilman26  Find Helena here:   / helenafogarty  Follow us: Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5NVE9Ah...To learn more about Bamboo X: https://bamboo-x.com/All productions are created by 28th&Park. Visit us: https://28thpark.com/