How to Get Investment Ready: Bootstrapping vs Funding with David Blanch and Audun Fiskerud

Send us Fan MailHow to Get Investment Ready: Bootstrapping vs Funding with David Blanch and Audun FiskerudJoin us on The Business Game Podcast with hosts Jazmyn and Dan as we dive into Queensland’s startup scene alongside David from Bitpool and Audun from EnergyLab. Learn how talent, capital and support infrastructure come together, why accelerator programs like EnergyLab matter, and how QIC’s $130 million VCDF commitment is fueling real connections between founders and investors.In this episode you’ll discover:-What makes a healthy ecosystem and how Bitpool tapped into Queensland’s network-Why EnergyLab’s 12-week, founder-focused cohort delivers community, accountability and mindset shifts beyond the curriculum-The trade-offs between fundraising and bootstrapping, with candid lessons from Bitpool’s own journey-What “investment ready” really means in a pitch deck and data room, and how to spot common gaps-Practical tips for engaging accelerators, government bodies (Advance Queensland, Ignite+), corporates (Deloitte) and investors (QIC, angels, early-stage VCs)Want to clip long-form content into shorts in one click? Receive 25 % off OpusClip, the same tool we use to turn episodes into shareable clips. support the show and save: https://www.opus.pro/?via=93d640 The Business Game is proud to be an official OpusClip affiliate. Thanks to Tala Offshore for sponsoring this episode. For all your remote staffing needs, visit www.talaoffshore.comConnect with EnergyLabWebsite: https://energylab.org.auLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/energylab-auConnect with QICWebsite: https://www.qic.com.auLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/qicWatch now | Listen anywhere you get your podcastsFollow us for updates and behind-the-scenes:TikTok https://www.tiktok.com/@thebusinessgamepodcastLinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-business-game-podcastFacebook https://www.facebook.com/thebusinessgamepodcastInstagram https://www.instagram.com/thebusinessgamepodcastThis post contains affiliate links. by clicking and purchasing through these links, we may receive a small commission at no additional cost to you. Thank you for supporting our work!Support the showThank you for listening to The Business Game, where real founders break down the real levels of business.Whether you're building at Level 1 ($0–$1M) or scaling through Level 6 and beyond, this show is designed to help you understand exactly where you are, and what it takes to level up.If you enjoyed this episode, please subscribe, follow and leave a review. It helps more founders find the roadmap.For full episodes, level breakdowns and behind-the-scenes content, follow us on YouTube, TikTok, LinkedIn, Facebook and Instagram.Want to identify your level or learn more about The Business Game framework?Visit www.thebusinessgamegroup.comIt's time to Level Up!We’ll see you at the next level.