Serial Founder Raises $7M for Next Company in a Completely New Industry: Fundraising Demystified: Episode 28
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Nami Baral, Founder of Niural, Emphasizes Her Strategy For Raising VC Money for 2 Companies
Buckle up for this episode – Nami Baral shares her journey from the inner workings of Twitter, to founding Niural. The episode unfolds the drama at Twitter that fueled her decision to chart a new path, exploring the nuances of fundraising, from a million-dollar pre-seed round to a $7 million investment for Niural.
Whether you're a startup rookie or a seasoned pro, Nami's insights on dealing with investors, differentiating investment rounds, and building an enterprise-focused product serve as a gold mine. Tune in to gain invaluable perspectives on the challenges, triumphs, and tough decisions in the startup funding world.
In this episode, we talk about:
- Fundraising hacks and lessons, from rookie mistakes to that sweet $7 million raise
- Scaling the business versus selling
- Product design and market transition
Nami Baral is the genius behind Niural, a game-changer in payroll, contractor management, and Employer of Record services across 150+ countries. She's no stranger to startups, kicking off her journey in a company that later teamed up with Twitter, witnessing the rollercoaster of a startup getting acquired and Twitter going public.
Prior to Niural, Nami founded Harvest, a fintech company that leveraged AI to reduce debt for American consumers. Now, as Niural's CEO, Nami's on her third startup, reshaping the tech scene and making waves in global employment infrastructure.
Where to Find Nami Baral
- Website https://www.niural.xyz/
Social media links
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- Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/namibaral/
- Twitter/X: https://twitter.com/namibaral
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