Real talk with real investors. This podcast is for founders, startups, and investors seeking brutally honest insights about raising capital and investment funds. Have you ever tanked an investor meeting or made a bad investment? Well, we talk to some of the top investors, venture capitalists, and women who have raised money for their startups so that you get some real answers on how to nail a pitch, secure your bag, or rebound from rejection! Join our host Gayle Jennings O’Byrne, co-founder of the Wocstar Fund and champion for female entrepreneurs, as we go “off the record"!
VCs Off the Record with Gayle Jennings-O'Byrne
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Real talk with real investors. This podcast is for founders, startups, and investors seeking brutally honest insights about raising capital and investment funds. Have you ever tanked an investor meeting or made a bad investment? Well, we talk to some of the top investors, venture capitalists, and women who have raised money for their startups so that you get some real answers on how to nail a pitch, secure your bag, or rebound from rejection! Join our host Gayle Jennings O’Byrne, co-founder of the Wocstar Fund and champion for female entrepreneurs, as we go “off the record"!
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