- 26
- Episodes
- 13
- Transcribed
- 18
- Ratings
- Daily
- Cadence
- 2024
- First episode
- 4K
- YouTube views
About First Funders
How first checks get written. What it takes to earn them. First Funders goes inside the minds of the investors who back founders before anyone else believes in them, and the founders bold enough to make that pitch. Each episode, host Shaherose Charania, Partner at Unshackled Ventures and a 20-year veteran of the startup ecosystem, sits down with angels, pre-seed investors, and operators-turned-VCs for candid, tactical conversations. Guests include partners from First Round Capital, Accel, Precursor Ventures, Climate Capital, Hustle Fund, and beyond. We cover how investors are building conviction in an era where AI is reshaping every sector, what they look for before traction exists, and the frameworks behind their best bets. Whether you're writing first checks or trying to earn one, this is your inside track.
- Publisher
- Shaherose Charania
- Category
- business · business
- Language
- en
- Explicit
- No
- First episode
- 12 Jan 2024
- Latest episode
- 31 Aug 2026
Latest episodes
13 of 26 episodes have a transcript.
31 Aug 2026TRANSCRIPT
S3E4: Exploring the Singularity through the eyes of geopolitical strategist and angel investor, Taufiq Rahim
3 Jun 2026TRANSCRIPT
A Special Episode of First Funders: The Journey to VC with Shaherose and Mel Strong
14 May 2026TRANSCRIPT
S3E02: A modern take on biotech investing: Diagnostics, AI, and longevity - Shahram Seyedin-Noor, Civilization Ventures
Inside a recent episode
S3E4: Exploring the Singularity through the eyes of geopolitical strategist and angel investor, Taufiq Rahim
Published 31 Aug 2026 · Transcript excerpt
[…] There's only so much you can do in your lifetime. You're really getting a baton. And so I think you have to be microcosmic, even if you think you're grandiose. You have to solve things within your unique environment. So in that sense, I'm always a problem solver. Whatever's in front of me, I just kind of look to solve. But then my guiding principle is truth. I just want to pursue the truth. I want to know it. For myself, I write to write. I just want to know the truth. And then once I know the truth, I want to put it out there. And then I want other people to know the truth. And I want them to be able to navigate that truth. […]
Read the full transcript with a Pod Engine plan.
See plansWho has been a guest on First Funders
Names identified in recent episode analyses. Showing up to five guests.
- Taufiq Rahim
- Mel Strong
- Shahram Seyedin-Noor
- Monique Woodard
- Tahira Dosani
Reach and audience
Public platform figures. Ratings count people who left a rating, not total listeners.
- YouTube views
- 4,460
- Score snapshot 15 Sept 2025
- Apple Podcasts (US)
- 5.0 / 5
- 12 ratings
- Spotify
- 5.0 / 5
- 6 ratings
Podcast Authority Score: 72 / 100
A composite of feed quality, social presence, YouTube performance and engagement. Read the methodology.
- Quality
- 88
- Social presence
- 0
- YouTube
- 68
- Engagement
- 71
Contact First Funders
- Guest appearances
- Books guests
Based on episode analysis; this does not confirm that the show is currently accepting guests.
Questions about First Funders
How often do new episodes come out?
The show publishes daily, based on its RSS feed.
Does First Funders take guests?
Yes. Guests have been identified in episode analyses.
Where can I read transcripts?
13 of 26 episodes have a transcript on Pod Engine. Full transcripts are available with a Pod Engine plan.
Host of First Funders?
Claim your podcast to manage its listing and keep your show details accurate.
Pod Engine is an independent podcast discovery and analytics service and is not affiliated with or endorsed by this podcast. Artwork and show content belong to their owners. Full legal notice.
Explore this show
Podcast research with Pod Engine