Rare Founders: How one entrepreneur turned his failed startup into a community empowering platform

Experiencing the collapse of a startup can be devastating, yet for Vasily Alekseenko, it was the catalyst for change. After witnessing the dark side of fundraising, Vasily took matters into his own hands. Rare Founders was born with a simple mission to connect founders and investors. This is a must-listen for anyone interested in the intersection of networking, pitching, investment, and the magic that happens when founders come together to uplift one another. We discuss the importance of diversity in the investment landscape, the significance of community, and the future of early-stage funding.

Speakers

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Vasily Alekseenko

Guest • 44%

Becky Sage

Host • 31%

Ollie Collard

Host • 24%

Chapters

0:00	Introduction to guest Vasily Alekseenko and Founded & Grounded Podcast
1:35	Discussion on Ollie's unique approach to business and Rare Founders
5:57	Switching focus to Rare Founders: mission, monetisation, and future plans
14:45	Sharing experiences and the concept behind Vasily's events
21:29	Sponsor: National Protective Security Authority - NPSA
21:55	Sponsor: Hexa Finance
23:09	Discussion on confidence, humility, and fun in entrepreneurship
31:30	Building a unique business, understanding your business's 'moat', and importance of community
36:03	Vasily Alekseenko's journey: lessons from a serial entrepreneur and the struggle of doing too much too fast
44:48	Realities of diversity and inclusion in startups, and the impact of representation in startup funding
56:06	The future of Rare Founders, and predictions for the world of early-stage funding
1:07:10	Being resourceful in startups without funds and shifting into an abundance mindset
1:13:21	Listener interaction: questions, challenges, and responses
1:15:57	Introduction to next episode's guest - Bonnie, founder of SOS Dance Global
1:16:49	Reminder to follow the podcast for updates

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