Patronage

From Y Combinator to Series A, Chris Best CEO of Substack & Adam Carrigan Co-Founder of MindsDB on the Founder Journey

Episode Summary

In this episode Amber Atherton is joined by Chris Best, Co-Founder and CEO of Substack, and Andrew Carrigan, Co-Founder of Minds DB. They explore YC, the Demo Day experience, what it's like raising your seed round and beyond

Episode Notes

In this episode, Amber Atherton, sits down with two incredible guests - Christopher Best, the CEO of Substack, and Adam Carrigan, the Co-Founder of MindsDB. Together, they delve into the fascinating journey of being a founder, from Y Combinator to Series A funding.

Drawing from their experiences at YC, they dive into the discipline, accountability, and diverse opinions instilled by the Y Combinator program. Chris and Adam also shed light on the process of fundraising, the challenges they faced, and the importance of building meaningful relationships with investors.