Yotewo™ Podcast #8 Disrupting Fundraising – Anthony Rose (SeedLegals, 6Tribes, Beamly, BBC iPlayer)

Yotewo™ Podcast #8 Disrupting Fundraising – Anthony Rose (SeedLegals, 6Tribes, Beamly, BBC iPlayer)

In this episode, Yotewo CEO Aliaksandr Kazhamiakin is joined by Anthony Rose, co-founder and CEO of SeedLegals, to unpack the real challenges early-stage founders face — from choosing the right co-founder to raising capital, making hires, and surviving cash flow crunches. Whether you’re just starting or in the thick of building your startup, this episode is packed with brutally honest insights and actionable advice from someone who’s helped thousands of founders do it smarter.

Highlights from the Episode

  • How to identify the right co-founder?
  • Red flags to watch for in potential partners.
  • What to do when you’ve built a product no one wants?
  • The debate: ship early vs. wait for more features.
  • Mixing friends & family money with VC funding — is it risky?
  • How much to raise and how to think about valuations?
  • Finding investors (and getting them to reply).
  • What to do after an investor says “no”?
  • Demystifying SEIS/EIS and how UK founders can leverage them?
  • Early hiring tips for non-technical founders.
  • What to do when your startup’s bank account is nearly empty?
  • The toughest decision Anthony ever had to make as a founder.

Listeners can access the full episode on Yotewo’s official Youtube, Spotify and Apple Podcasts channels.

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