How He Raised $4M from Slack and Okta founders

Default Global Podcast: Navigating Global Expansion, Remote Teams, and International Talent

🔥 In this episode, we dive into the playbook that helped Chris Port, Co-Founder of Noded AI, secure $4M in seed funding in 2024.
Chris, with leadership experience at Boomi and Dell, shares how he approached his fundraising journey—from creating an alpha version of his product to building investor relationships with major players like Bold Start Ventures, Bessemer, and the co-founders of Slack and Okta.
He also offers key insights into the fundraising process, discussing how to build investor momentum, leverage your network for warm introductions, and create a product story that sells.
Learn how Chris approached seed-stage fundraising with a vision-based pitch, the importance of being transparent with investors, and how strategic investors add value beyond capital.
🗝 Key Takeaways:

• How he raised $4M in seed funding in 2024 with an alpha product and vision-based pitch.
• The importance of leveraging your network for warm introductions and building investor momentum.
• How to create a sense of urgency (FOMO) to attract investors.
• Why choosing strategic investors is crucial and how they can add value beyond capital.

If you’re a founder going through your first round of fundraising or a startup wanting to learn about attracting investors, this episode has you covered.
Chris Port on LinkedIn: http://www.linkedin.com/in/chris-port-9b6320
Episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/sXcfz6sC_8E

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