How I Raised My First Million

About How I Raised My First Million

Welcome to Asian Hustle Network's "How I Raised My First Million" Podcast where we interview founders and fund managers on how they were able to raise their first $1M in funding. We will deep dive and uncover the mindset, tips, advice, and strategies needed to successfully raise from venture capitalists and angel investors. If there are any questions within this topic that you would like us to cover, please comment in the review section and our team will incorporate these questions into our future episodes. If you enjoyed the podcast found it useful, please give us a 5-star review on iTunes!

Publisher

Asian Hustle Network

Category

business

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

20 Oct 2023

Latest episode

21 Aug 2024

Latest episodes

1 of 11 episodes have a transcript.

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   21 Aug 2024TRANSCRIPT

   11. How I Raised My First Million | Sophia Yen | Pandia Health

   Welcome to the 11th episode of the “How I Raised My First Million” Podcast with special guest Sophia Yen as she shares her motivation and insights into her world-changing initiative, Pandia Health. Sophia Yen is a doctor from the Bay Area, with a desire to support and streamline women’s access to birth control. Her initiative, Pandia Health, materialized that dream of hers by offering a customized, one-stop solution for common women's issues, including birth control, acne, and menopause. Beyond her organization, she also views fashion as a platform to affirm her advocacy for female empowerment. Whether it is a condom-made bag or a uterus-shaped necklace, she wants to challenge taboos and raise discussions about reproductive health, especially for women. 🎧 Listen now and follow AHN for other inspiring stories of founders and entrepreneurs.

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   2 Aug 2024

   10. How I Raised My First Million | Jeremy Kim | Nectar Hard Seltzer

   Join us in the 10th episode of the “How I Raised My First Million” Podcast as Jeremy Kim shares his valuable insights and advice into the startup world. Let’s welcome Jeremy Kim, the genius behind the top-quality hard seltzer brand Nectar, as a guest for this episode. Initially from a musical background, Jeremy Kim transitioned to F&B after witnessing the potential growth of hard seltzer. Using the last $20,000 in savings, Jeremy and other co-founders created Nectar. Through clever utilization of social media and transparency, Nectar went on to become the leading Asian hard seltzer brand globally. 🎧 Listen now and follow AHN for other inspiring stories of founders and entrepreneurs.

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   29 Mar 2024

   09. How I Raised My First Million | Emily Luk | Plenty

   Welcome to Asian Hustle Network's "How I Raised My First Million" Podcast where we interview founders and fund managers on how they were able to raise their first $1M in funding. We will deep dive and uncover the mindset, tips, advice, and strategies needed to successfully raise from venture capitalists and angel investors. If there are any questions within this topic that you would like us to cover, please comment in the review section and our team will incorporate these questions into our future episodes. 09. How I Raised My First Million | Emily Luk | Plenty Emily Luk, the CEO and Co-founder of Plenty, is a pioneer in the world of financial technology. Starting with remarkable contributions to notable fintech companies, Emily’s expertise comes from understanding the unique financial challenges faced by modern-day couples. In an era where dual-income households are common, Plenty, the innovative platform she co-founded, offers an all-in-one financial management solution optimized specifically for partners. Through Plenty, she wants to encourage partners to reach their financial goals together. If you enjoyed this episode and found it useful, please drop us a 5-star review on iTunes! Subscribe to our newsletter to stay updated with future events and get involved with the community: ⁠⁠asianhustlenetwork.com

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   22 Mar 2024

   08. How I Raised My First Million | Jonathan Chen | Nitra, Inc.

   Welcome to Asian Hustle Network's "How I Raised My First Million" Podcast where we interview founders and fund managers on how they were able to raise their first $1M in funding. We will deep dive and uncover the mindset, tips, advice, and strategies needed to successfully raise from venture capitalists and angel investors. If there are any questions within this topic that you would like us to cover, please comment in the review section and our team will incorporate these questions into our future episodes. 08. How I Raised My First Million | Jonathan Chen | Nitra, Inc. Meet Jonathan Chen, the mastermind behind Nitra, Inc., the fintech startup that is poised to innovate financial products for healthcare workers. Jonathan’s journey began as an engineering intern at various well-reputed companies. His hunger for knowledge and a competitive mindset propelled him forward and drove him to establish Nitra, Inc. Nitra, Inc. emerged from Jonathan’s incredible vision: a fusion of cutting-edge technology and human-centric design that supports the vital needs of the healthcare industry. In 2022, they successfully secured a total of $62 million from investors including Andreessen Horowitz. If you enjoyed this episode and found it useful, please drop us a 5-star review on iTunes! Subscribe to our newsletter to stay updated with future events and get involved with the community: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠asianhustlenetwork.com (https://www.asianhustlenetwork.com/)

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   12 Jan 2024

   07. How I Raised My First Million | Sam Chuang | Shypyard

   Welcome to Asian Hustle Network's "How I Raised My First Million" Podcast where we interview founders and fund managers on how they were able to raise their first $1M in funding. We will deep dive and uncover the mindset, tips, advice, and strategies needed to successfully raise from venture capitalists and angel investors. If there are any questions within this topic that you would like us to cover, please comment in the review section and our team will incorporate these questions into our future episodes. 07. How I Raised My First Million | Sam Chuang | Shypyard About Sam Chuang: Sam's journey began as a software engineer in Silicon Valley. His love for building products to address genuine pain points led to the creation of Kiwi Sizing, an e-commerce plugin streamlining size charts for online clothing businesses. Driven by a desire to make a broader impact, Sam co-founded Shypyard in 2020, aiming to provide modern, omni-channel brands with advanced planning tools for their inventory, supply, demand, and replenishment needs. Recently securing an impressive $3M in funding led by Gradient Ventures, Shypyard is set to redefine the landscape of global commerce. If you enjoyed this episode and found it useful, please drop us a 5-star review on iTunes! Subscribe to our newsletter to stay updated with future events and get involved with the community: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠asianhustlenetwork.com (https://www.asianhustlenetwork.com/)

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   5 Jan 2024

   06. How I Raised My First Million | Lu Zhang | Fusion Fund

   Welcome to Asian Hustle Network's "How I Raised My First Million" Podcast where we interview founders and fund managers on how they were able to raise their first $1M in funding. We will deep dive and uncover the mindset, tips, advice, and strategies needed to successfully raise from venture capitalists and angel investors. If there are any questions within this topic that you would like us to cover, please comment in the review section and our team will incorporate these questions into our future episodes. 06. How I Raised My First Million | Lu Zhang | Fusion Fund About Lu Zhang: Lu Zhang is a renowned Silicon Valley based investor, a serial entrepreneur, and a Stanford engineering alumna. Prior to starting Fusion Fund, Lu was a serial entrepreneur and material science researcher. She was honored as Young Global Leader by World Economic Forum (Davos), Silicon Valley Women of Influence, Best 25 Female early-stage investor by Business Insider, Featured Honoree of VC of Forbes 30 under 30 and Town & Country 50 Modern Swans - Entrepreneurship Influencer. Fusion Fund invests in promising start-up companies that have technology barriers in their business models. They invest in many industries including connected industries (robotics, mobility), network technologies (connectivity, security), artificial intelligence (computer vision, NLP), and digital health/medical devices. If you enjoyed this episode and found it useful, please drop us a 5-star review on iTunes! Subscribe to our newsletter to stay updated with future events and get involved with the community: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠asianhustlenetwork.com (https://www.asianhustlenetwork.com/)

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   16 Nov 2023

   05. How I Raised My First Million | Marina Tran-Vu | EQUO

   Welcome to Asian Hustle Network's "How I Raised My First Million" Podcast where we interview founders and fund managers on how they were able to raise their first $1M in funding. We will deep dive and uncover the mindset, tips, advice, and strategies needed to successfully raise from venture capitalists and angel investors. If there are any questions within this topic that you would like us to cover, please comment in the review section and our team will incorporate these questions into our future episodes. 05. How I Raised My First Million | Marina Tran-Vu | EQUO About Marina Tran-Vu: Born in Canada to immigrant parents, Marina had a tough life growing up as a child of war refugees but she never stopped dreaming for a better life. In 2010, Marina obtained a marketing degree at The University of British Columbia. After college, she spent over 13 years working for global FMCG companies including Unilever, Bacardi, LG Electronics and Spin Master. When Marina spent time with her family in Vietnam, she noticed a lot of garbage affecting Vietnam’s environment. This ignited her desire to create a more sustainable life for her family and for future generations. Marina lived in Canada, Hong Kong, and Korea for a while but she decided to make the move to Vietnam. In 2019, Marina officially launched EQUO, a Vietnam-based pioneering sustainable brand offering 100% plastic-free straws, utensils, dishware, and drinkware made from innovative materials like sugarcane, coconut, coffee, and rice. Her motivation is to bring to the world a “Made in Vietnam" brand that creates a positive impact on the environment and humane consumption habits for future generations. Marina's dedication to environmental sustainability has garnered global recognition, with appearances in Forbes, BloombergTV's "Beyond Innovation," Shark Tank Vietnam, and PlayersTV's "Front Office," and EQUO recently raised $1.3M in seed funding. If you enjoyed this episode and found it useful, please drop us a 5-star review on iTunes! Subscribe to our newsletter to stay updated with future events and get involved with the community: ⁠⁠⁠⁠asianhustlenetwork.com (https://www.asianhustlenetwork.com/)

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   11 Nov 2023

   04. How I Raised My First Million | Alice Zhang & Nisha Desai | Anise Health

   Welcome to Asian Hustle Network's "How I Raised My First Million" Podcast where we interview founders and fund managers on how they were able to raise their first $1M in funding. We will deep dive and uncover the mindset, tips, advice, and strategies needed to successfully raise from venture capitalists and angel investors. If there are any questions within this topic that you would like us to cover, please comment in the review section and our team will incorporate these questions into our future episodes. 04. How I Raised My First Million | Alice Zhang & Nisha Desai | Anise Health About Anise Health: Recognizing the disparities in mental healthcare, especially for people of color, Anise Health is making a profound impact by offering culturally responsive care. Their commitment is to make mental health services accessible and affordable for all, fostering partnerships with health plans and individuals seeking support. Anise Health believes in making quality mental health services available and affordable to everyone, working in collaboration with various health plans and providing cost-effective options for self-payers. Their aim is to reach more individuals within the Asian American community and provide them with the support they need to lead healthier, happier lives. If you enjoyed this episode and found it useful, please drop us a 5-star review on iTunes! Subscribe to our newsletter to stay updated with future events and get involved with the community: ⁠⁠⁠asianhustlenetwork.com (https://www.asianhustlenetwork.com/)

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   11 Nov 2023

   01. How I Raised My First Million | Jerry Ting | Evisort

   Welcome to Asian Hustle Network's "How I Raised My First Million" Podcast where we interview founders and fund managers on how they were able to raise their first $1M in funding. We will deep dive and uncover the mindset, tips, advice, and strategies needed to successfully raise from venture capitalists and angel investors. If there are any questions within this topic that you would like us to cover, please comment in the review section and our team will incorporate these questions into our future episodes. 01. How I Raised My First Million | Jerry Ting | Evisort About Jerry: Jerry Ting is the Founder and CEO of Evisort, the leading contract AI company. Prior to Evisort, Ting worked in investment banking, consulting law, and sales. Ting is a graduate of the University of Southern California and Harvard Law School, where he now teaches the course Start-up Entrepreneurship and Innovations in Legal Technology. He has been recognized by Forbes, Silicon Valley Business Journal, and Law.com (http://law.com/) for his innovations in legal technology. Social media: LinkedIn: Evisort (https://www.linkedin.com/company/evisort); LinkedIn: Jerry (https://www.linkedin.com/in/jerryting/); Twitter: Evisort (https://twitter.com/evisort); Facebook: Evisort (https://www.facebook.com/evisort) If you enjoyed this episode and found it useful, please drop us a 5-star review on iTunes! Subscribe to our newsletter to stay updated with future events and get involved with the community: asianhustlenetwork.com (https://www.asianhustlenetwork.com/)

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    8 Nov 2023

    03. How I Raised My First Million | Andrew Xue | Offsight

    Welcome to Asian Hustle Network's "How I Raised My First Million" Podcast where we interview founders and fund managers on how they were able to raise their first $1M in funding. We will deep dive and uncover the mindset, tips, advice, and strategies needed to successfully raise from venture capitalists and angel investors. If there are any questions within this topic that you would like us to cover, please comment in the review section and our team will incorporate these questions into our future episodes. 03. How I Raised My First Million | Andrew Xue | Offsight About Andrew: Andrew is the co-founder and COO of Offsight, a project management software that enables the future of construction with modular and prefabricated building components. With a strong background in consulting and product development, particularly in project-based manufacturing, Andrew's expertise and vision are poised to revolutionize the construction industry. If you enjoyed this episode and found it useful, please drop us a 5-star review on iTunes! Subscribe to our newsletter to stay updated with future events and get involved with the community: ⁠⁠asianhustlenetwork.com (https://www.asianhustlenetwork.com/)

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    20 Oct 2023

    02. How I Raised My First Million | Joseph Lee & Alex Hong | Syncly

    Welcome to Asian Hustle Network's "How I Raised My First Million" Podcast where we interview founders and fund managers on how they were able to raise their first $1M in funding. We will deep dive and uncover the mindset, tips, advice, and strategies needed to successfully raise from venture capitalists and angel investors. If there are any questions within this topic that you would like us to cover, please comment in the review section and our team will incorporate these questions into our future episodes. 02. How I Raised My First Million | Joseph Lee & Alex Hong | Syncly About Joseph and Alex: Joseph Lee is a serial entrepreneur who built the last AI company to a nine-figure exit. He is the Co-Founder and CEO of Syncly, an AI platform that helps CX team to build a scalable way to manage customer feedback so that they can cut down manual work from 10 hours to just 5 minutes. He is backed by Y Combinator, SoftBank Ventures, 500 Global, and other top VCs. He holds an MBA from Harvard Business School. Alex Hong is a GTM expert with a background in e-commerce and international sales. He is a Co-Founder of Syncly and currently leading the GTM. Syncly is an AI platform that helps the CX team build a scalable way to manage customer feedback so that they can cut down manual work from 10 hours to just 5 minutes. Syncly is backed by Y Combinator, SoftBank Ventures, 500 Global, and other top VCs. If you enjoyed this episode and found it useful, please drop us a 5-star review on iTunes! Subscribe to our newsletter to stay updated with future events and get involved with the community: asianhustlenetwork.com (https://www.asianhustlenetwork.com/)

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11. How I Raised My First Million | Sophia Yen | Pandia Health

Published 21 Aug 2024 · Transcript excerpt

[…] You will risk pregnancy. You will bleed when you don't want to bleed. There's just like the subliminal stress that those of us that are born with a uterus that don't want to get pregnant and are sexually active have to worry about every single month from age 15 to 50 or 52 on average is menopause. […]

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