EEAE Podcast Episode #17 | The Matchmaker of Startup Funding: Amber Gunst's Story
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In the latest episode of Entrepreneurs, Executives, & Eccentrics, Scott Turman sits down with Amber Gunst , co-founder and CEO of Fundlist, a cutting-edge platform dedicated to improving how investors and startups connect. With over 25 years of experience in business development and a keen understanding of the challenges within the investment landscape, Amber provides invaluable insights into the gaps and opportunities in funding for startups, especially for women and minority founders.
Highlights from This Episode:
Tackling Closed Investment Networks: Amber delves into how investment opportunities often remain within familiar networks, creating barriers for founders who don't traditionally have access, particularly women and minorities. She shares her vision for making venture capital more inclusive and transparent.
Barriers in Capital Access: Amber discusses how underrepresented founders often face hurdles not only in accessing capital but in distinguishing reliable investors from unverified ones on mainstream platforms. Her work with Fundlist aims to make this process more accessible and reliable for all.
Refining Fundlist with User Feedback: Amber explains how her team has utilized targeted user feedback to refine Fundlist, ensuring it remains an effective tool for investors and founders alike. The episode dives into her product development approach, emphasizing customer engagement and continuous improvement.
Navigating Market Conditions: From interest rate changes to shifting economic landscapes, Amber shares her thoughts on how these factors impact investor behavior, highlighting why it's crucial for founders to adapt to market dynamics.
Fundlist's Mission: With a strong focus on data-driven matchmaking, Fundlist provides tools that help investors make impactful decisions and support diverse founders, showing how inclusive investments can yield both financial returns and social impact.
Amber’s mission is clear: to bridge the gap between investors and startups, creating an ecosystem where diversity thrives and opportunities are accessible to all. This episode is packed with insights for entrepreneurs, investors, and anyone interested in the future of startup funding.
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Amber’s story and mission make for a compelling discussion on creating a fairer, more dynamic funding landscape. Don’t miss this powerful episode on the latest in startup investment!
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3 个月Amber Gunst, ?Thank you for taking the time to be on the podcast! Can you think of anyone that I should interview that has an interesting story and or entrepreneurial endeavor?