In this episode of the Value Makers Podcast, host Ryan Purvis sits down with Brad Jones, the founder of That Round, a unique UK-based platform for fundraising services. Brad shares his entrepreneurial journey, from creating a financial trading simulation software to launching an investment syndicate and eventually starting That Round. The conversation delves into the complexities of fundraising, the inefficiencies in the current landscape, and how That Round aims to bring transparency and efficiency to founders seeking capital. Key topics include bootstrapping a startup, angel investing, avoiding scams in fundraising, and the future vision for That Round.
00:00 Introduction to Value Makers Podcast
00:10 Meet Brad Jones: Founder of That Round
00:55 Brad's Journey: From University to First Business
02:06 Bootstrapping Success: Building and Selling Software
04:05 Transition to Investment: Founding Sowing Capital
07:33 Challenges in Startup Fundraising
08:04 The Birth of That Round: Solving Fundraising Problems
10:14 How That Round Works: Aggregating Fundraising Services
11:28 The Importance of Reviews and Transparency
13:30 Scams and Lessons Learned in Fundraising
17:40 That Round's Vision and Future
29:50 Final Thoughts and Farewell
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