Discover “Funded, Now What?!” – a groundbreaking podcast by AndrewStartups. With 18 years of experience, Andrew has guided startups to success, even leading 5 projects to successful exits. This podcast delves into post-funding startup management, covering hiring, business focus, and the evolving marketing landscape. Gain insights and confidence through interviews, expert advice, and firsthand accounts. “Funded, Now What?!” equips you for informed choices on your path to startup growth and unlocking your funded startup’s full potential.
🎙️ In this episode of the GrowthExpertz Funded, Now What?! Podcast your host AndrewStartups sits down with Wei-Chi Lee, the Co-Founder & COO of PHNXX a cutting-edge Australian startup that’s just raised $1.8 million to create the world’s first “Grid In a Box” portable solar power stations. Their modular, AI-integrated solutions help traditional old school…
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a startup that’s changing the game for e-commerce in #LatinAmerica by using AI agents to autonomously sell products through WhatsApp 🤖💬
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In this episode of Funded, Now What?!, host Andrew Lee Miller sits down with Adesuwa Omoruyi, the dynamic Founder & CEO of Accrue, a game-changing fintech startup based in Nigeria that’s making wealth-building accessible to the masses across Africa.
With a deep passion for financial inclusion and technology-driven solutions, Adesuwa founded Accrue to empower users with seamless access to global investments, automated savings, and financial literacy tools. Her mission? To help everyday Africans break free from economic limitations and build generational wealth through smart, tech-powered finance.
Tune in as we discuss:✅ The fundraising journey & securing capital as a female founder in her 20s in Africa! (NOT EASY!!!)✅ The challenges and opportunities of building a fintech startup in Nigeria.✅ How Accrue is democratizing investing and savings for underserved markets.✅ Lessons from leading a fast-growing startup in a complex regulatory environment.
And of course, GrowthExpertz CEO and 20-year startup marketing Andrew Lee Miller shares tons of marketing advice too!
If you’re a startup founder, fintech enthusiast, or investor, this episode is packed with insights you won’t want to miss!
About the show:The Funded, Now What?! Podcast is the ultimate startup podcast for founders, entrepreneurs, and growth-focused leaders. It’s the world’s only show that interviews recently funded founders, dives deep into how they raised millions, and then provides unique insights into what to do next after securing startup funding.
About GrowthExpertz:After driving growth for his third VC-backed exit in 2016, Andrew Lee Miller (@andrewstartups) founded GrowthExpertz, a Fractional Expert Consultancy for early-stage startups and tech companies that want top-tier C-level talent in Marketing, Tech, HR & more—without paying massive salaries. If you’re a product and engineering-focused founder you are going to SCREW UP sales and marketing, it’s just that simple. No one can do everything and instead of trying to save money bringing in Junior talent that you still need to manage, working with growthexpertz allows you to get fractional acccess to expert-level talent in Marketing, Sales, Bizdev, Partnerships and even Recruiting that enable you to scale, for less, without making costly mistakes, and without a ton of your management time.
Our clients have 1hr weekly meeting with an expert, and then sh*t just gets done while they focus on product, fundraising, clients and customers etc.
In the past decade, we’ve helped over a dozen startups achieve 8-9 figure valuations, several exits, and nearly 100 successful projects. Email contact@growthexpertz.com to get our case studies and references.
Why Work With Fractional Consultants?Fractional Consultants are an efficient solution for early-stage and funded startup founders looking to drive growth while managing costs. Research from Harvard Business Review indicates that companies leveraging fractional executives often see up to a 50% increase in key growth metrics due to the cost-effective expertise and strategic execution they provide. Work with us to get instant access to C-level talent in Sales, Marketing, Recruitment, Partnerships, Business Development and more.
Some notable clients:
www.sembly.ai (scaling fast)
www.greyskiesinc.com (from launch of website to 7-fig in ARR)www.canweapp.com (exited)www.withdouble.com (grew 30% in first 3 months)www.getemails.com (now retention.com doing $30M ARR)www.CrownDating.com (exit to Tinder/Match Group)www.denizen.io (BBVA Incubator)www.zedge.net (100M+ installs)www.different.com.au (now one of the largest startups in Oz)www.fly.com (300% increase in traffic in 12 months)www.openinvest.co (acquired by Chase)
We are industry-agnostic but often focus on SaaS, Fintech, Marketplaces, Online Dating, Consumer Mobile Apps, and more.
Want to work with us?Email contact@growthexpertz.com or book a call at www.growthexpertz.com.
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In this groundbreaking episode of Funded, Now What?!, host Andrew Startups sits down with an actual AI that converses and answers him in real-time! Prepare to have your mind blown as BoardyAI, the world’s first AI to successfully close an $8M funding round—without any human help. That’s right—Boardy raised capital independently, by meeting with investors himself and in this interview, he breaks down exactly how he did it.
Tune in as we discuss:
✅ How an AI successfully raised $8M—and what founders can learn from it.
✅ BoardyAI’s top fundraising strategies for startups and entrepreneurs.
✅ The future of AI-led decision-making in business.
✅ How startups can leverage AI like Boardy to scale faster and smarter.
And then of course Andrew Lee Miller gives unique fundraising and startup growth advice based on his 20 year career.
This is not just another AI conversation—it’s an inside look at how AI is reshaping the startup landscape in real-time.
🚀 Want to learn more?
Check out BoardyAI at Boardy.ai.
Need expert help with Marketing, Sales, BizDev, and Partnerships? Connect with Andrew and the GrowthExpertz team at growthexpertz.com.
Buy a copy of Andrew’s latest Growth Hacking book.
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In this episode of Funded, Now What?!, host AndrewStartups sits down with Louise Thomas, the Founder & CEO of Air Aware Labs, a London-based startup revolutionizing air quality monitoring with AI. Fresh off securing pre-seed funding, Air Aware Labs is scaling AirTrack, an AI-powered solution delivering personalized air quality insights to help people make healthier choices and reduce exposure to harmful pollutants.
Tune in as we discuss:
✅ How Louise and her team secured funding to scale Air Aware Labs.
✅ The game-changing role of hyperlocal tracking of air pollution.
✅ Why air quality is a silent but deadly global health crisis.
✅ The biggest challenges in building a clean tech startup.
✅ How startups can turn data into impactful, scalable marketing solutions.
And of course, Andrew shares actionable startup marketing strategies you won’t hear anywhere else!
If you’re a founder, investor, or startup leader passionate about sustainability, health, and AI-driven innovation, this episode is packed with insights you can’t afford to miss.
🎙 About the show:
Funded, Now What?! is the ultimate startup podcast for founders, entrepreneurs, and growth leaders. We interview recently funded entrepreneurs and deep dive into how they raised millions—and what they should do next to scale.
Are you a founder that’s recently raised capital and wants to be on the show? Get in touch marketing@growthexpertz.com
🚀 Want to level up your startup’s growth with strategy and execution help from expertz?
Book a call with Andrew and the team at www.growthexpertz.com.
Learn more about Air Aware Labs: https://www.airawarelabs.com/
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In this episode of Funded, Now What?!, host AndrewStartups sits down with Adam Callinan, the founder of Pentane, a firm that helps brands drive predictable revenue and intentional profit. Before that, Adam co-founded BottleKeeper, a bootstrapped consumer brand that scaled to $8M in sales in just three years—with no employees—before selling in a massive eight-figure exit with just a four-person team.
Adam is also a contributor to INC, host of the Growth Mavericks podcast, and a dedicated entrepreneur, investor, and outdoorsman.
Tune in as we discuss:
✅ How Adam built and scaled BottleKeeper without a full-time team.
✅ The key strategies behind an eight-figure exit.
✅ Why profitability and intentional growth matter more than vanity metrics.
✅ The biggest mistakes early-stage founders make when scaling.
✅ How brands can predictably drive revenue with the right growth strategies.
And of course, Andrew shares actionable startup marketing advice you won’t hear anywhere else!
If you’re an entrepreneur, startup founder, or growth-focused leader looking to scale smart and exit strong, this episode is packed with game-changing insights.
🎙 About the show:
Funded, Now What?! is the ultimate startup podcast for founders, entrepreneurs, and growth leaders. We interview recently funded entrepreneurs and deep dive into how they raised millions— and what they should do next to scale.
🚀 Want to level up your startup’s growth?
Book a call with Andrew and the team at www.growthexpertz.com.
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In this episode of Funded, Now What?!, host Andrew Lee Miller sits down with Stephani Saverio, the visionary Founder & CEO of Nintx, a pioneering biopharma startup in Brazil that just raised $10 million to revolutionize medicine.With over 25 years in pharma leadership at global giants like Merck, Bristol-Myers Squibb, and Knight Therapeutics, Mr. Saverio brings a wealth of experience in R&D, deal-making, and launching over 300 products worldwide. Now, at the helm of Nintx, he’s developing the next generation of medicines rooted in Brazil’s rich biodiversity, tackling multifactorial diseases through cutting-edge biotech and gut microbiome research.
Tune in as we discuss:
✅ The fundraising journey & securing $10M in capital and how he did it.
✅ The power of Brazilian biodiversity in biotech innovation!
✅ How genetics, nutrition, and lifestyle shape disease treatment.
✅ Lessons from leading $500M+ in acquisitions & licensing deals.
And obviously, Andrew shares a ton of marketing advice too.If you’re a startup founder, biotech enthusiast, or investor, this episode is packed with insights you won’t want to miss!
About the show: The Funded, Now What?! Podcast the ultimate startup podcast for founders, entrepreneurs, and growth-focused leaders because it’s the world’s only show that interviews recently funded founders, and gets deep insight into how they were able to raise millions, and then gives them unique insight into what to use the money on, after they raise their startup funding.
About GrowthExpertz: After driving growth for his third VC-backed exit in 2016, Andrew Lee Miller (@andrewstartups) founded GrowthExpertz, a Fractional Expert Consultancy for early-stage startups and tech companies that want badass C-level talent in Marketing, Tech, HR & more without having to pay a massive salary.
In the past decade, we’ve helped over a dozen startups get to 8-9 figure valuation, several exits, and almost 100 total successful projects.
Why Fractional Consultants?
Fractional Consultants are an efficient solution for early-stage and funded startups looking to drive growth while managing costs. Research from Harvard Business Review indicates that companies utilizing fractional executives often see up to a 50% increase in growth metrics. This substantial improvement is attributed to the cost-effective expertise and tailored solutions provided by fractional consultants, which enhance overall performance and strategic execution.
Some notable clients:
www.datadistillr.com (raised $10m off of our work)
www.canweapp.com (exited)
www.withdouble.com (grew 30% in first 3 months)
www.getemails.com (now retention.com doing $30m ARR)
www.CrownDating.com (exit to Tinder/Match Group)
www.denizen.io (BBVA Incubator)
www.zedge.net (100m+ installs)
www.different.com.au (now one of the largest startups in Australia)
www.fly.com (300% increase in traffic in 12 months)
www.openinvest.co (acquired by Chase)
We are industry agnostic but often focus on SaaS, Fintech, Marketplace, Online Dating, Consumer Mobile Apps, and more.
Email contact@growthexpertz.com or book a call at www.growthexpertz.com
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Join us as we chat with Marshall Darr from StretchDollar
and Andrew, co-founder of GrowthExpertz.
In this episode, we’ll discuss the challenges small businesses face in offering affordable and effective healthcare to their employees. Marshall will share how StretchDollar’s innovative platform empowers employers to support their teams’ well-being by providing flexible and personalized healthcare benefits.
#FundedNowWhat #stretchdollar #Growthexpertz #Healthcare #Entrepreneurship #Smallbusiness #Productivity #PersonalFinance #Lifestyle
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Join us on the Funded, Now What?! podcast as we dive into the exciting world of food tech and entrepreneurship with Erica Tuggle, the visionary founder of Cookonnect and Andrew, co-founder of GrowthExpertz.
In this episode, we’ll explore a wide range of topics including the future of food, Erica’s experience raising $1M in funding and building a successful tech startup, time management and productivity, and startup strategies.
Whether you’re an aspiring entrepreneur, a food lover, or simply looking to improve your life, this episode has something for everyone.
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#FundedNowWhat #Cookonnect #Growthexpertz #FoodTech #Entrepreneurship #FemaleFounders #Productivity #PersonalFinance #Lifestyle
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Master the Art of Outreach with Matt Cooley and unlock the secrets of successful outreach! Join us as we dive deep into the strategies and tactics that have propelled Bounti to new heights. Matt Cooley, a seasoned expert, shares invaluable insights on topics like Understanding your first move, the power of automated outreach, balancing quantity and quality, and the Philosophy of Growth.
Whether you’re a seasoned marketer or a budding entrepreneur, this video offers practical advice and actionable tips to elevate your outreach game.
#outreach #marketing #sales #business #strategy #bounti
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