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Startup Fundraising Secrets with Vandana Tolani | The Young Turks Dialogues | Episode 92

September 28, 2025Anmol Gogia

Welcome to The Young Turks Dialogues, where we explore the future of business, innovation, and entrepreneurship.

About This Episode

Welcome to The Young Turks Dialogues, where we explore the future of business, innovation, and entrepreneurship. In this episode, we sit down with Vandana Tolani, Founder & CEO of Convanto, who has advised 300+ startups and worked with 400+ investors across the globe. She shares how fundraising and marketing go hand in hand and why most founders get it wrong. We also cover: The biggest marketing mistakes startups make before raising funds Why pitch decks may be outdated and what could replace them in 2025 When startups should really start spending on performance marketing The role of a founder’s personal brand in attracting investors Global lessons: how Indian founders differ from Southeast Asian founders What marketing metrics investors actually care about Rapid-fire takes on growth hacks, storytelling, and GTM strategies If you’re a founder, marketer, or investor navigating today’s funding landscape, this episode is packed with insights you don’t want to miss. Connect with Vandana Tolani on LinkedIn: / vandanatolani Explore more about Crobstacle at: https://crobstacle.com/

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