TLDR:
- New podcast Unfunded showcases startups succeeding without VC funding
- Hosted by tech writer Joan Westenberg, the podcast features founders who have built their businesses without relying on external funding
A new podcast called Unfunded is highlighting the stories of successful startups that have achieved success without the backing of venture capital funding. Hosted by tech writer Joan Westenberg in collaboration with The Day One Network, the podcast aims to celebrate the DIY ethos and determination of founders who have built their businesses on their own terms. The first episode features Sheree Rubinstein, founder of One Roof, discussing her pivot to a digital membership platform post-Covid. The second episode features Lucy Lloyd, co-founder of Mentorloop, sharing her experiences of self-funding and the challenges it brings. Westenberg hopes to shine a light on the grit and ingenuity required to build and scale a startup without traditional funding pathways, offering inspiration to aspiring entrepreneurs.
