The easiest way to fundraise is to have a good metric that's growing; when I ran a startup that wasn't growing, I spoke to 140 investors and only got two angel checks, but now that I'm working on a growing startup, it took us one week to raise our seed round.

As a CEO, I constantly think about how to effectively grow and scale the company, and I want to share some advice on raising money for startups.

I believe that asking questions and learning from others who have successfully raised capital is essential for navigating the fundraising process.

Raising the next round of funding is often harder than founders anticipate, especially in a changing economic environment.

I often have to ask founders a tough question: why does your company deserve more money after spending 1 to 2 million dollars without finding product-market fit?

I faced significant challenges in fundraising, as I had no connections in Silicon Valley and struggled to secure initial funding for Watsi. No one wants to be the first person to take a gamble and support you.

Raising money from angel investors and achieving milestones shows your focus on rapid progress, which is favorable when seeking a priced round.

Building a network of angel investors and software developers is crucial for entrepreneurs, as demonstrated by a founder in Kentucky who successfully launched his AI company through hustle and connectivity.

I pitched 75 investors for funding, but we faced rejection after rejection, which made me cynical about fundraising, especially during a time when no one was investing in consumer-driven businesses.