DealMakers: Entrepreneur | Startups | Venture Capital

DealMakers: Entrepreneur | Startups | Venture Capital


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Matthew Kligerman on Raising $50 Million To Build A Conversion Platform and AI Sales Agents In Brazil
November 20, 2024

Matthew Kligerman’s path as a founder is a masterclass in vision, adaptability, and persistence. His entrepreneurial story is woven with bold moves, serendipitous moments, and relentless curiosity. I

Sky Kurtz On Building A Company Acquired By Merck For $150 Million And Raising $300 Million To Grow Food In The Middle East Sustainably
November 19, 2024

Sky Kurtzs entrepreneurial journey involves grit, transformation, and strategic excellence. His story traces his humble beginnings in Jerome, Arizona, to crafting multi-million-dollar exits in the te

Fawn Weaver On Raising Over $230 Million To Build A Whiskey Brand That Honors The World’s First-Known African-American Master Distiller
November 16, 2024

Fawn Weavers journey from Pasadena to founding successful businesses has been anything but traditional. In this interview, she talks at length about an interesting concepthow to approach challenges

Anand Chandra On Raising $275 Million To Build An Agritech Platform To Streamline India’s Agricultural Ecosystem
November 15, 2024

In the startup ecosystem, building a company from the ground up without extensive capital is an impressive feat, as Anand Chandra has demonstrated. But building one in agriculturea sector with deeply

Gaurav Misra On Raising $100 Million To Develop AI-Powered Tools For Video Editing And Creation
November 11, 2024

In the AI industry, where innovation evolves at lightning speed, some founders set the pace by combining a unique cultural perspective with a relentless drive to create groundbreaking technology. Gaur

Amir Ben-Efraim On Selling A Company To Juniper For Over $100 Million And Raising $260 Million To Make Internet Browsing Safe From Threats
November 10, 2024

In this insightful conversation, Amir Ben-Efraim takes us on a journey through his remarkable career in cybersecurity, from growing up in Silicon Valley to building and scaling two successful ventures

Viraj Parekh On Raising $290 Million To Allow Data Engineers And Data Scientists To Orchestrate Data Workflows
November 09, 2024

In a world driven by data, it takes a visionary to see beyond the noise and build something truly scalable. Viraj Parekh, co-founder of Astronomer, didnt have a clear roadmap. His journey from childh

Khadim Batti On Raising $270 Million To Co-Found A Platform To Help Users Navigate Software Applications By Providing Guidance And Support
November 08, 2024

In the field of enterprise SaaS, some founders set out with clear roadmaps, while others, like Khadim Batti, blaze new trails through sheer determination, pivots, and a deep-rooted commitment to solvi

Kate McAndrew On Co-Founding A $100 Million Venture Fund To Support Founders And Businesses At The Frontiers Of Technology And Design
October 26, 2024

In todays rapidly evolving venture capital landscape, one of the most exciting developments is the rise of investors like Kate McAndrew. Kate, a visionary founder and leader, recently launched Baukun

Alexander Jekowsky On Raising $80M To Build A Tech Platform To Help Laundry Businesses Run More Efficiently And Grow
October 25, 2024

In the entrepreneurial world, every journey is unique. Alexander Jekowskys path from aspiring baseball player to tech entrepreneur was marked by unexpected turns, unrelenting passion, and an affinity