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Funded, Now What?!

Andrew Lee Miller

Funded, Now What?! is the only podcast where startup founders who've recently raised millions of dollars get live, no-fluff growth and marketing advice from 20-year startup marketing expert Andrew Lee Miller (@andrewstartups). Each episode delivers a front-row seat to real founders navigating real post-raise challenges, and Andrew drops tactical strategies they (and you) can use to grow faster, smarter, and leaner.

If you’re a startup founder figuring out how to grow your company, this is your free weekly session with a fractional CMO who’s scaled dozens of VC-backed startups to 8–9 figures.


Want to hire Andrew to help your startup? Meet with him here: https://calendly.com/growthexpertz/letschat

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  • August 21 · 56 min

    Episode 58: How AI Is Turning Construction Waste Into Renewable Energy

    What if construction waste wasn't waste at all? In Episode 58 of Funded, Now What?!, Andrew Lee Miller sits down with Todd Thomas, Founder & CEO of Woodchuck, to discuss how AI is helping transform construction and manufacturing waste into valuable materials, renewable energy, and measurable sustainability. Woodchuck combines AI-powered computer vision, smart dumpsters, proprietary data, and real-world waste operations to separate materials before they reach the landfill. The company has worked with major organizations including Amazon and Ford, with one Ford project saving $1.6 million while diverting 10,000 tons of wood. The conversation explores how Woodchuck was built around a real corporate problem, why the company chose to develop its own AI infrastructure, and how its combination of software, hardware, operations, and proprietary data creates a powerful competitive moat. Andrew also breaks down the marketing strategy behind turning Woodchuck's customer results into PR, thought leadership, LinkedIn visibility, SEO, GEO, and enterprise demand. What You'll Learn • How AI can transform construction waste diversion • Why Woodchuck uses smart dumpsters and computer vision • How waste can become a source of renewable energy • How Woodchuck helped save Ford $1.6M on a major project • Why starting with a customer problem can be better than starting with a technology • How to build a proprietary AI and data moat • Why hardware and operations can become competitive advantages • How to scale a startup without sacrificing execution • Why sustainability can become a revenue and marketing strategy • How founders can use LinkedIn, PR, conferences, SEO, and GEO to build authority Featured Guest Todd Thomas Founder & CEO, Woodchuck 🌐 Woodchuck.ai 🔗 Todd Thomas on LinkedIn About the Show Funded, Now What?! is the world's leading podcast for startup founders and growth leaders. Hosted by Andrew Lee Miller, the show explores how venture-backed startups scale after raising capital and the marketing strategies they need to turn funding into growth. 📅 Book a Growth Audit: GrowthExpertz ▶️ Subscribe on YouTube: GrowthExpertz YouTube Connect With Andrew: Andrew Lee Miller on LinkedIn Read The Startup Growth Book: The Startup Growth Book Want to work with us? justin@growthexpertz.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

  • August 11 · 40 min

    Meet The Mom Founders of Flora Fertility and Raised $5M

    What if you could financially prepare for fertility treatment before you actually needed it? In Episode 57 of Funded, Now What?!, Andrew Lee Miller sits down with Laura McDonald and Dr. Christy Lane, Co-Founders of Flora Fertility, to discuss how they're building a new category in fertility insurance. After raising $5M, Flora is tackling the massive gap between the rising cost of fertility treatment and the limited insurance coverage available to most people. The conversation explores how Flora is building a D2C and B2B2C business, creating a consumer-friendly insurance brand, raising capital, and using PR and thought leadership to establish credibility in a new category. Andrew also shares his latest growth playbook covering GEO, PR, LinkedIn outreach, email prospecting, and AI-driven customer acquisition. What You'll Learn • Why fertility treatment has become a major financial burden for young adults • How Flora is creating a new approach to affordable fertility insurance • Why Flora is building both D2C and B2B2C growth channels • Lessons from raising $5M and creating a new insurance category • How bold branding can help a startup stand out in a traditional industry • Why PR and thought leadership are critical for category creation • How founders can reach HR decision-makers through LinkedIn and email outreach • Why GEO and AI search are becoming critical channels for startup growth Featured Guests Laura McDonald & Dr. Christy Lane Co-Founders, Flora Fertility 🌐 https://www.heyflora.com/ 🔗 Laura: https://www.linkedin.com/in/laurajaynemcdonald 🔗 Christy: https://www.linkedin.com/in/christyclane About the Show Funded, Now What?! is the world's leading podcast for startup founders and growth leaders. Hosted by Andrew Lee Miller, the show explores how venture-backed startups scale after raising capital. 📅 Book a Growth Audit: https://www.growthexpertz.com ▶️ Subscribe on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@growthexpertz Connect With Andrew: https://www.linkedin.com/in/andrewstartups/ Read The Startup Growth Book: https://cutt.ly/Ftb3156K Want to work with us? justin@growthexpertz.com 00:00 Introduction to Flora Fertility and Its Mission 02:57 Understanding the Fertility Crisis 06:09 Cultural Shifts in Family Planning 09:01 The Unique B2B2C Business Model 12:00 Marketing Strategies for a New Insurance Product 17:13 Navigating the D2C Landscape 21:29 The Importance of PR in Business Growth 25:05 Leveraging Expertise for Effective Marketing 29:12 Understanding the B2B Sales Approach 34:55 Strategies for Effective Outreach and Engagement Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

  • August 3 · 43 min

    Episode 56: Is this $6m startup the future of Marketing?

    What if every marketing agency could hire an AI-powered digital workforce? What You'll Learn: In Episode 56 of Funded, Now What?!, Andrew Lee Miller sits down with Jason Hu, Founder & CEO of Nexad, to discuss how AI-native workflows are changing the future of marketing. Instead of replacing agencies, Nexad helps marketing teams automate repetitive execution while allowing humans to focus on strategy, creativity, and client relationships. Jason also explains why Nexad built its own internal marketing agency to improve its product through real-world experience. The conversation explores startup fundraising, AI adoption, marketing automation, founder-led growth, conferences, GEO, SEO, PR, and Andrew's latest startup marketing playbook. • Why AI should augment marketers instead of replacing them • How Nexad built an internal marketing agency to accelerate product development • Why human insight remains the biggest competitive advantage in marketing • Startup lessons for building products around customer workflows • How founders can dominate emerging categories using PR, GEO, and thought leadership • Why conferences, LinkedIn, and AI search remain powerful growth channels Featured Guest Jason Hu Founder & CEO, Nexad 🌐 https://nex.ad/ 🔗 https://www.linkedin.com/in/qitian-hu/ About the Show Funded, Now What?! is the world's leading podcast for startup founders and growth leaders. Hosted by Andrew Lee Miller, the show explores how venture-backed startups scale after raising capital. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

  • July 24 · 57 min

    Episode 55: How Aurimas Sabulis Is Reinventing Construction Through Prefabrication

    What if construction projects could be completed faster, cost less, and deliver better buildings? In Episode 55 of Funded, Now What?!, Andrew Lee Miller sits down with Aurimas Sabulis, Founder & CEO of Dextall, to discuss how prefabrication, AI, and advanced manufacturing are transforming one of the world's oldest industries. The conversation explores how Dextall is helping developers reduce costs, shorten construction timelines, and rethink traditional building methods. Andrew also shares his latest playbook on founder-led LinkedIn, AI search (GEO), PR, and identifying the buying signals that shorten enterprise sales cycles. Why prefabrication is reshaping modern construction How developers can reduce costs and accelerate project delivery Why timing is one of the biggest factors in enterprise sales How founder-led LinkedIn builds long-term demand Why GEO and AI search are becoming critical growth channels How PR and thought leadership create lasting competitive advantages Featured Guest Aurimas Sabulis Founder & CEO, Dextall 🌐 https://www.dextall.com/ 🔗 https://www.linkedin.com/in/aurimas-sabulis About the Show Funded, Now What?! is the world's leading podcast for startup founders and growth leaders. Hosted by Andrew Lee Miller, the show analyzes how venture-backed startups scale after raising capital while providing founders with practical marketing and growth strategies they can implement immediately. What You'll LearnFeatured GuestAbout the Show Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

  • July 17 · 48 min

    Episode 54: How Beth Flippo Raised $18M to Build the Future of Drone Delivery

    What if your next online order arrived by drone in just a few minutes? In Episode 54 of Funded, Now What?!, Andrew Lee Miller sits down with Beth Flippo, Founder & CEO of Dexa, to discuss how the company is transforming last-mile delivery through autonomous drone technology. After raising $18M, securing FAA approvals, and partnering with major retailers, Beth shares what it takes to build a deep-tech startup in one of the world's most regulated industries. The conversation also explores fundraising, enterprise sales, startup leadership, PR, GEO, and Andrew's latest marketing playbook for founders. How Dexa is making drone delivery commercially viable Lessons from raising $18M for a deep-tech startup What founders should know about selling to enterprise customers How FAA regulations shape innovation in drone technology Why podcasts, PR, LinkedIn, and GEO are critical for startup growth How founders can build authority in the age of AI search Featured Guest: Beth FlippoFounder & CEO, Dexa 🌐 https://flydexa.com/ 🔗 https://www.linkedin.com/in/beth-flippo-102b9822/ About the Show: Funded, Now What?! is the world's leading podcast for startup founders and growth leaders. Hosted by Andrew Lee Miller (@AndrewStartups), the show analyzes how the world's fastest-growing startups raise millions and provides the tactical marketing playbook to help them spend it wisely. 📅 Book a Growth Audit:https://www.growthexpertz.com ▶️ Subscribe on YouTube:https://www.youtube.com/@growthexpertz Connect With Andrew:https://www.linkedin.com/in/andrewstartups/ Read The Startup Growth Book:https://cutt.ly/Ftb3156K Want to work with us?justin@growthexpertz.com What You'll LearnFeatured GuestAbout the Show 00:00 Introduction to Dexa and Beth Flippo 02:09 Beth's Journey from NYC to Ohio 06:09 The Importance of Early Clients and Fundraising 09:00 Navigating the Challenges of Fundraising 14:31 Marketing Strategies for a Tech Startup 21:24 Customer Reception and Pilot Programs 34:41 Regulatory Challenges and Future Goals Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

  • July 6 · 53 min

    Episode 53: How Marko Hozjan Raised $1M to Reinvent Home Building with AI

    What if building a house felt more like using Google Maps than navigating a maze? In Episode 53 of Funded, Now What?!, Andrew Lee Miller sits down with Marko Hozjan, Founder & CEO of LynxCraft, to discuss how AI is transforming one of the world's oldest industries. After raising $1M, Marko shares how LynxCraft helps homeowners understand what they can build, estimate costs, choose the right professionals, and avoid expensive construction mistakes using an AI copilot. The conversation also explores startup fundraising, AI adoption, construction technology, serial entrepreneurship, and Andrew's latest playbook for GEO, SEO, and AI-driven customer acquisition. What You'll Learn Why most construction projects go over budget How AI can eliminate costly first-time home-building mistakes LynxCraft's business model and customer journey Lessons from building multiple startups Why founders should invest in GEO and AI search today How podcasts, SEO, and PR build long-term startup growth Featured Guest Marko HozjanFounder & CEO, LynxCraft 🌐 https://lynx-craft.com/ 🔗 https://www.linkedin.com/in/marko-hozjan/ About the Show Funded, Now What?! is the world's leading podcast for startup founders and growth leaders. Hosted by Andrew Lee Miller, the show explores how venture-backed startups scale after raising capital. 00:00 Introduction to Lynxcraft and Its Mission 02:43 The Pain Points of Home Building 05:58 The Role of AI in Home Building 08:46 Target Audience and Customer Insights 11:55 The Project Management Revolution 14:52 Fundraising Journey and Challenges 17:54 Marketing Strategies and Growth Hacks 23:56 The Urgency of AI Marketing 29:54 Effective PR Strategies for Startups 32:03 The Role of AI in Outreach and Marketing 39:26 Entrepreneurship: A Battle of Resilience 45:51 The Influence of Upbringing on Entrepreneurial Success Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

  • June 19 · 57 min

    Episode 52: How Jirka Bachel Raised $2.5M to Measure Engineering ROI in the AI Era

    What if engineering teams had the same level of performance visibility as sales teams? In Episode 52 of Funded, Now What?!, Andrew Lee Miller sits down with Jirka Bachel, Founder & CEO of Navigara, to discuss how engineering leaders can finally measure AI ROI, developer productivity, and engineering performance using code-level analytics. After raising $2.5M and growing Navigara to $1M ARR, Jirka shares how the company is helping organizations understand whether their AI investments are actually delivering results. The conversation also explores category creation, engineering leadership, startup fundraising, and Andrew's latest playbook for GEO and AI-driven customer acquisition. What You'll Learn: ● Why engineering has historically lacked measurable KPIs ● How Navigara measures AI ROI through code analysis ● The creation of Engineering Throughput Value (ETV) ● Lessons from raising $2.5M and building a new software category ● Why AI search and GEO are becoming critical growth channels ● How founders can build authority in emerging markets Featured Guest Jirka Bachel Founder & CEO, Navigara 🌐 https://www.navigara.com 🔗 https://www.linkedin.com/in/jirka-bachel About the Show Funded, Now What?! is the world's leading podcast for startup founders and growth leaders. Hosted by Andrew Lee Miller, the show explores how venture-backed startups scale after raising capital. 00:00 Introduction to Navigara and AI Investments 01:52 The Journey of Fundraising and Company Origins 04:39 Understanding the Need for Performance Metrics in Engineering 07:47 The Concept of ETV as a North Star Metric 10:42 Target Customers and Market Dynamics 13:35 Employee Engagement and Performance Recognition 16:24 Top-Down Approach in B2B Sales 19:23 Inbound Marketing Strategies and Content Creation 26:43 Building Links and SEO Strategies 27:51 Content Creation for AI and ROI Tracking 29:56 The Role of AI in Business Decision-Making 31:46 The Importance of Being Found in AI Searches 33:34 Pricing Strategies and Customer Engagement 35:46 Targeting Small vs. Large Companies 37:58 The Future of AI in Sales and Marketing 40:19 Innovative Approaches to Lead Generation 42:11 Networking and Building Relationships in Tech 48:04 Outbound Strategies for Generating Meetings Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

  • June 12 · 48 min

    Episode 51: How Taylor Peake and Occupi Are Transforming Rent Payments Across America

    Is rent collection still stuck in the past? In Episode 51 of Funded, Now What?!, Andrew Lee Miller sits down with Taylor Peake, founder and CEO of Occupi, to discuss how her company is modernizing rent payments for property managers and residents nationwide. After raising $3.2 million in funding, Taylor shares lessons on fundraising, product-market fit, scaling lean teams, and building technology for an underserved market. What You'll Learn: ● Product-Market Fit: How Occupi discovered a major gap in the rental housing market and built a solution customers love. ● Fundraising Lessons: Taylor's experience raising $3.2M as a female founder and finding the right investors. ● Rent Payments Reimagined: Why giving residents more payment options improves both customer experience and operational efficiency. ● Marketing for Startups: Andrew's playbook for balancing conferences, outbound outreach, SEO, GEO, and AI-powered marketing. ● Scaling Lean: How Occupi achieved strong growth with a small team and a relentless focus on solving customer problems. Featured Guest: Taylor Peake Taylor is the founder and CEO of Occupi, a rent payment platform helping property managers simplify collections while giving residents more flexibility in how they pay. Occupi serves operators across multifamily housing, manufactured housing communities, single-family rentals, and housing authorities nationwide. 🔗 Connect with Taylor: linkedin.com/in/taylorpeake 🌐 Website: paywithoccupi.com About the Show Funded, Now What?! is the world's leading podcast for startup founders and growth leaders. Hosted by fractional CMO Andrew Lee Miller, the show explores how venture-backed startups scale growth after raising capital. 📅 Book a Growth Audit: www.growthexpertz.com ▶️ Subscribe on YouTube: youtube.com/@growthexpertz Connect With Andrew: https://www.linkedin.com/in/andrewstartups/ Want to work with us? Email: justin@growthexpertz.com Read "The Startup Growth Book": https://cutt.ly/Ftb3156K 00:00 Introduction to Occupi and Its Mission 04:00 Understanding the Technology Behind Occupi 07:05 The Fundraising Journey of a Female Founder 10:11 Navigating Growth Post-Funding 12:53 Marketing Strategies for Occupi 15:51 Optimizing Conference Attendance for Marketing 24:27 Conclusion and Future Directions 25:11 Maximizing Event ROI for Startups 26:35 The Power of SEO and GEO in Marketing 28:24 Shifting Focus: From Blogs to Newsletters 31:04 Understanding Listicles and Their Impact 33:53 Building a Comprehensive Marketing Playbook 38:40 Customer Lifetime Value and Marketing Strategies 43:49 Navigating Compliance in FinTech Marketing 46:52 POD OUTRO.mp4 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

  • May 1 · 46 min

    Episode 50: Revolutionizing the Modern Contact Center with Ardie Sameti of Scala.ai

    Is your call center a "cost center" or a "value center"? In this milestone 50th episode of Funded, Now What?!, host Andrew Lee Miller sits down with Ardie Sameti, CEO of Scala.ai. Fresh off an 8.5 million dollar seed round, Ardie explains how Scala.ai is moving past "bolt-on" AI to create a unified intelligence engine that understands business DNA. What You'll Learn: Data as the Moat: Why the secret to AI success isn't the model-it's how you package your data. Agent Intelligence: How to deploy templatized, industry-specific AI agents that actually solve problems instead of creating loops. The ROI of CX: Turning high-burnout environments into revenue-driving growth engines. Tactical Marketing: Andrew breaks down the "Seed Stage Stack"-how to use niche PR, SEO/GEO, and high-scale outreach to dominate a tiny space before the incumbents catch up. Featured Guest: Ardie is the founder and CEO of Scala.ai, a customer intelligence platform reinventing the modern contact center. A father of three and a seasoned operator with deep domain expertise in regulated industries like healthcare, Ardie brings a "love letter to CX operators" through technology that drives real outcomes, not just hype. 🔗 Connect with Ardie: linkedin.com/in/ardiesameti 🌐 Website: scala.ai About The Show: Funded, Now What?! is the world's leading podcast for startup founders and growth leaders. Hosted by fractional CMO Andrew Lee Miller (@growthexpertz), the show analyzes how the world's fastest-growing startups raise millions and provides the tactical marketing playbook to help them spend it wisely. 📅 Book a Growth Audit: www.growthexpertz.com ▶️ Subscribe on YouTube: youtube.com/@growthexpertz Connect With Andrew: https://www.linkedin.com/in/andrewstartups/ Want to work with us? Email: justin@growthexpertz.com Read "The Startup Growth Book": https://cutt.ly/Ftb3156K Buy Andrew’s Newest Book About AI Marketing :https://a.co/d/0ehCZAIj #CX #CustomerExperience #AI #ScalaAI #CallCenter #Startups #Funding #B2BSaaS #EnterpriseSales #AndrewLeeMiller #GrowthExpertz #MarTech Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

  • April 24 · 43 min

    Episode 49 : The Website Personalization Revolution with Ankur Goyal of Fibr AI

    What if your website could read the room every single time? In this episode of Funded, Now What?!, host Andrew Lee Miller sits down with Ankur Goyal, founder and CEO of Fibr AI (fibr.ai). After a decade in CPG and performance marketing, Ankur identified the last untouched frontier of digital marketing, the static website and built an AI-powered personalization layer that's already delivering 15–32% conversion uplifts for some of the biggest names in banking and telecom. Oh, and they just closed a $7.5 million seed round. What You'll Learn in This Episode: The Personalization Gap: Why every part of the marketing stack Google Ads, Meta, email, even billboards evolved except the website, and why that's a massive opportunity hiding in plain sight. The "DOM Hijack" That Doesn't Break SEO: How Fibr AI sits as a visualization layer above your HTML, serving personalized experiences to humans while Google crawlers see the exact same page they always have. The High-LTV ICP Discovery: Why Ankur pivoted away from Shopify and D2C brands toward banks, credit unions, telecom, and healthcare and the unit economics that make it a no-brainer. Cracking Enterprise Sales: The real timeline, the real bottlenecks (hint: it's not the budget, it's the fear of breaking something public-facing), and how a two-month pilot with a single JavaScript snippet lowers the barrier to entry. The Future Is Agent-to-Agent: How Fibr AI is quietly building the infrastructure for a web where AI agents communicate directly, no typing, no clicking, just machine-to-machine personalization at scale. Featured Guest: Ankur Goyal Ankur is a serial entrepreneur, former CPG founder, and the CEO of Fibr AI. With a background rooted in performance marketing rather than engineering, he brings a rare operator's lens to a deeply technical product making him one of the most compelling voices in the AI-native MarTech space. Connect with Ankur: linkedin.com/in/ankurgoyal22 Website: fibr.ai Instagram: @fibr_ai_ LinkedIn: Fibr AI X/Twitter: @fibr_ai YouTube: @fibr_ai About the Show Funded, Now What?! is the world's leading podcast for startup founders and growth leaders. Hosted by fractional CMO Andrew Lee Miller (@growthexpertz), the show analyzes how the world's fastest-growing startups raise millions and provides the tactical marketing playbook to help them spend it wisely. Book a Growth Audit: www.growthexpertz.com Subscribe on YouTube: youtube.com/@growthexpertz #MarTech #WebPersonalization #AI #Startups #AndrewLeeMiller #GrowthExpertz #Funding #ConversionRateOptimization #SeedRound #B2BMarketing #SaaS #Entrepreneurship #FibrAI #CRO #PerformanceMarketing 00:00 Introduction to Fiber AI and Its Unique Offering 04:06 The Evolution of Web Experiences 07:06 SEO Implications of Dynamic Web Pages 10:01 Target Customers and Market Positioning 12:51 Onboarding and Integration Process 15:47 Demonstrating ROI and Conversion Rates 18:34 Challenges in B2B Sales Cycles 19:06 Building an AI Startup vs. MarTech 21:49 The Importance of PR and Inbound Marketing 25:35 Sales Cycle Optimization and Case Studies 27:01 Outreach Strategies for AI Products 31:03 The Future of AI and Agent Communication 35:31 Targeting Digital Innovators in Traditional Industries 39:14 Balancing Marketing Spend and Growth Strategies 41:17 POD OUTRO.mp4 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

  • April 17 · 44 min

    Episode 48: The AI Agent Takeover of Real Estate Closings with Ori Ohayon

    What if a two-week manual process could be finished before you finished your coffee? In this episode of Funded, Now What?!, host Andrew Lee Miller sits down with Ori Ohayon, the founder and CEO of Title.co. After five years of "hand-to-hand combat" in the archaic world of real estate titling, Ori and his team just closed a $2.5 million seed round to scale their revolutionary AI-driven platform. The "Archaic" Crisis: Why buying a property in 2026 still involves digging through manual, paper-based county records and how that leads to expensive legal nightmares. The 10-Minute Title Search: How Title.co uses a fleet of AI agents to scrape and analyze deep data, cutting the traditional 14-day title search down to just 4–10 minutes. The AI Pivot: Why Ori shifted from a "blockchain-first" company to an "AI-first" company to solve data analysis problems that were impossible just 12 months ago. Fundraising Resilience: The raw truth about raising capital Ori explains why it took over 100 investor calls to close their round and how to "speak the language" of a VC to get to a "Yes." Scaling the Un-Scalable: How to automate outreach to 3,200+ U.S. counties using AI ground cover and "Meeting Minute" scrapers to find the warmest leads. Ori is a serial entrepreneur and the CEO of Titl.co. With a background in real estate investing and a track record of successful exits, he is currently disrupting the $60B title insurance industry by replacing manual labor with high-speed AI infrastructure. Connect with Ori: https://www.linkedin.com/in/oriohayon/| T I T L . C O Funded, Now What?! is the world’s leading podcast for startup founders and growth leaders. Hosted by fractional CMO Andrew Lee Miller (@growthexpertz), the show analyzes how the world’s fastest-growing startups raise millions and provides the tactical marketing playbook to help them spend it wisely. Book a Growth Audit: www.growthexpertz.com Subscribe on YouTube: youtube.com/@growthexpertz #PropTech #RealEstate #AI #Startups #AndrewLeeMiller #GrowthExpertz #Funding #Blockchain #SeedRound #B2BMarketing #SaaS #Entrepreneurship 00:00 Introduction to Ori Ohayon and titl.co 01:41 The archaic titl process and Ori's inspiration 02:16 How AI streamlines titl verification 02:57 Industry regulation and blockchain security 03:45 Customer base and early adopters 04:16 Industry skepticism and live demo success 05:06 Nationwide expansion and local rules 08:48 Marketing and outreach strategies 10:28 Fundraising journey and investor insights 11:41 Advice for raising capital and resilience 13:42 Pitching tech without overemphasizing AI 16:15 Growth hacking ideas for scaling 19:45 Targeting small vs. enterprise clients 23:56 Automating outreach and ground cover AI 27:38 Using public records and county data 28:43 PR and thought leadership in niche markets 29:49 Branding, domain strategy, and SEO 31:58 The importance of results over tech hype 33:19 Domain name suggestions and branding tips 35:41 Scaling sales and client onboarding with AI 39:54 The future of AI in real estate and entrepreneurship 41:59 Closing remarks and next steps 42:02 POD OUTRO.mp4 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

  • April 3 · 43 min

    Episode 47: From Executive to Entrepreneur: David Stifter’s Journey to Disrupting PropTech

    What if your company’s entire financial operation relied on the memory of a single employee? In this episode of Funded, Now What?!, host Andrew Lee Miller (@growthexpertz) sits down with David Stifter, founder of PredictAP. David spent a year searching for a tech solution to handle the 500,000+ invoices he managed at a massive private equity fund. When he couldn't find one, he left his executive role to build it himself. What You’ll Learn in This Episode: The Complexity of Real Estate: Why paying a utility bill for a $100 million office building is 100x harder than buying a coffee. Strategic Fundraising: How PredictAP moved from "Friends and Family" to institutional backing from groups like RET Ventures and Wise Ventures. Relationship-Led Growth: The secret to getting a CFO to give you their "guinea pig" data for a beta test. The "Feedback Loop": Why keeping a "person in the loop" is the only way to prevent AI from "hallucinating" on your financial records. Featured Guest: David Stifter David is the founder and CEO of PredictAP. With over two decades of experience in real estate accounting and the "Yardi" ecosystem, he is a problem-solver who turned a back-office nightmare into a scaling tech powerhouse. Connect with David: LinkedIn Profile | X (Twitter) | Instagram Learn more: https://www.predictap.com/ 00:00 Introduction to Predict AP and the Funding Journey 03:15 Understanding Coded Invoices and Accounts Payable 06:25 The Complexity of Real Estate Invoicing 09:13 The Birth of Predict AP 12:06 Raising Initial Funds and Building Relationships 15:08 Navigating Customer Acquisition and Networking 21:39 Scaling the Invoice Solution 24:31 Value Proposition of PredictAP 27:32 AI and Job Security 29:40 Marketing Strategies for Customer Acquisition 38:48 Innovative Networking at Conferences 40:45 POD OUTRO.mp4 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

  • March 30 · 32 min

    Episode 46: Can Voice AI Save the Hotel Industry?

    What if you never had to hear "please hold" ever again when you call a hotel or resort? In this episode of Funded, Now What?!, host Andrew Lee Miller (@growthexpertz) sits down with Jonathan Lei, the founder of withQ. Jonathan is on a mission to make hotel phone calls efficient, profitable, and most importantly instant. By deploying the world's most sophisticated voice AI for hospitality, withQ is helping hotels capture missed bookings and provide a "white glove" guest experience that scales without increasing headcount. What You’ll Learn in This Episode: The Hospitality Gap: Why traditional hotels are losing millions in missed calls and how AI bridges that gap 24/7. Selling ROI: Why B2B products that 5x revenue are the only products worth building in 2026. The Accountability Layer: How withQ uses a dedicated QA team to ensure their AI never hallucinates on a guest call. The "Famous" Strategy: Andrew’s plan to move withQ from a hidden gem to the industry standard for hospitality tech. Featured Guest: Jonathan Lei Jonathan is the founder and CEO of withQ. Based in the heart of the tech world, he has built a team dedicated to transforming how the hospitality industry interacts with its guests through seamless, revenue-generating Voice AI. Connect with Jonathan: LinkedIn Profile | X (Twitter) Learn more: https://withqconcierge.com/ 00:00 Introduction and Guest Credibility 01:18 What is withQ and Its Vision 02:14 The Evolution from Pizza to Hospitality AI 02:59 Industry Challenges: Staffing and Guest Experience 03:49 Training AI on Real Customer Calls 05:27 Tech Differentiation and Industry Trends 06:51 Proprietary Data and Continuous Improvement 07:48 Rapid Prototyping and Customer Feedback 08:49 Enhancing Guest Experience and Revenue 09:12 Fundraising Insights and Lessons Learned 10:49 Team and Leadership in Fundraising 12:45 Marketing Strategy and Digital Channels 15:48 Pre-Launch Marketing and Market Education 17:35 Future Marketing Challenges and SEO 19:25 GEO and Content Strategy for Visibility 20:36 Innovative Marketing Experiments 23:14 Market Positioning and Competitive Edge 24:05 Live Demo of AI Call in Action 26:23 Upsell Opportunities and Revenue Boost 28:08 Cost Savings and Revenue Impact 29:01 Pricing Model and ROI Focus 29:48 Final Thoughts and Closing Remarks 30:55 POD OUTRO.mp4 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

  • March 23 · 40 min

    Episode 45: Can AI Cut Construction Material Costs by 50%?

    What if you could bypass every local distributor and buy your construction materials directly from the factory with a single click? In this episode of Funded, Now What?!, host Andrew Lee Miller (@growthexpertz) sits down with Hanyang Liu, CEO of Quotr.io. Hanyang has raised $3.5 million to solve one of the most painful, manual processes in real estate: cost estimation. By using vertical AI to automate "takeoffs" and connecting builders directly to global supply chains, Quotr isn't just saving time, it's fundamentally changing the math of real estate development. What You’ll Learn in This Episode: The "Architect's Edge": Why deep industry knowledge is the ultimate "sexy story" for Silicon Valley investors. GEO Strategy: Why Andrew suggests focusing on "Unbranded" search terms to capture leads asking AI for help. The Trust Layer: Why "AI-powered service" is a better sales pitch than "AI Platform" for traditional industries. The Wikipedia Hack: A 15-year-old "secret" for building domain authority that still works for high-growth startups today. Featured Guest: Hanyang Liu Hanyang is the founder of Quotr.io and a Berkeley Skydeck alumnus. An architect by trade, he is now leading a technical team in San Francisco to disrupt the multi-trillion dollar construction estimation industry. Connect with Hanyang: LinkedIn Profile | X (Twitter) Learn more: quotr.io Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

  • March 13 · 53 min

    Episode 44: Can "Quantum Dots" Solve the Global Food Crisis?

    What if you could change the color of sunlight to make plants grow 40% faster? Now you can! In this episode of The Funded, Now What?!, host Andrew Lee Miller (@growthexpertz) sits down with Hunter McDaniel, the CEO of UbiQD. Hunter is a scientist-turned-entrepreneur who has raised $35 million to commercialize quantum dots nanoparticles so small that the ratio of a dot to a golf ball is the same as a golf ball to the planet Earth. From powering the next generation of First Solar panels to glowing greenhouses in Morocco, UbiQD is proving that deep-tech doesn't have to be a hard sell if you have the right marketing wedge. What You’ll Learn in This Episode: The "Ubiquitous" Vision: Why UbiQD pivoted away from the brutal display industry to dominate "frontier markets" like solar and ag-tech. Marketing Gold: How a peer-reviewed study with UC Davis showing a 40% increase in lettuce yield became their most powerful sales tool. The Payback Period: How UbiQD prices their light-shifting films to ensure a 6–12 month ROI for farmers. The @growthexpertz Playbook: Why Andrew suggests treating a platform technology as a "ground cover" brand while running niche "organism" brands for specific industries. Featured Guest: Hunter McDaniel Hunter is the founder of UbiQD and an expert in nanomaterials. His company has developed a safer, lower-cost version of quantum dots that is currently being deployed across millions of square feet of greenhouses and solar arrays worldwide. Connect with Hunter: LinkedIn Profile Learn more: ubiqd.com | ubigro.com About the Show Funded, Now What?! is the world’s only startup marketing podcast that interviews recently funded founders to uncover how they raised millions—and gives them tactical advice from @growthexpertz on how to spend it. Master your growth at: www.growthexpertz.com 00:00 Introduction to Quantum Dots and UbiQD 03:36 The Science: From Atoms to Golf Balls 05:31 Why "Ubiquity"? The Mission for Universal Tech 07:58 Surgical Marketing: Acquiring Global Clients 10:56 The UbiGro Case Studies: 40% Yield Improvements 14:35 The "Got Milk" Awareness Campaign for Quantum Dots 16:10 Pricing & ROI: The Economics of Light 21:55 The Platform Challenge: Accessing Diverse Audiences 25:06 Andrew’s Advice: Treating Niche Businesses as Separate Organisms Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

  • March 9 · 40 min

    Episode 43 How Commander AI is Automating the $100B Waste Industry

    What if the secret to closing a massive B2B deal wasn't a complex digital funnel, but a simple text message and a "phantom" flight? In this episode of The Funded, Now What?!, host Andrew Lee Miller (@growthexpertz) sits down with David Berg, the founder of Commander AI. David is a former waste hauler who traded the driver's seat for the CEO's chair to solve a massive problem: one of the world’s last "pen and paper" industries is desperately looking for technology it doesn't even know exists. Fresh off a $5 million seed round, David reveals how he built a CRM that is winning head-to-head against Salesforce by keeping things "simple" for an old-school workforce. The "Reverse-Flight" Sales Hack: How David gets a 100% meeting rate with top-tier prospects by leveraging "relentless fortitude." Fundraising from Giants: The behind-the-scenes story of how David raised $5M after hundreds of "nos" and how a relationship with Adam Neumann shaped his mindset. Engineering as Marketing: Why Commander AI launched Hauler Central (a Yelp-style marketplace) to dominate SEO and capture inbound demand. The @growthexpertz "Anti-AI" Brand Hack: Why Andrew advises startups in old-school niches to avoid using ".ai" or ".io" domains to increase conversion. Google Maps Lead Generation: Andrew’s strategy for scraping 30,000+ locations to fuel hyper-targeted direct mail and AI-agent outreach. David is the CEO of Commander AI, a specialized intelligence layer for waste haulers. His platform helps haulers manage pipelines, invoicing, and quoting, generating over $34M in revenue for his customers to date. Connect with David: LinkedIn Profile Learn more: Commander.com | HaulerCentral.com Funded, Now What?! is the world’s only startup marketing podcast that interviews recently funded founders to uncover how they raised millions—and gives them tactical advice from @growthexpertz on how to spend it. Master your growth at: www.growthexpertz.com 🔥 What You’ll Learn in This Episode: Featured Guest: David Berg💡 About the Show 00:00 Introduction to Commander AI and Its Mission 03:08 The Fundraising Journey: Overcoming Challenges 06:05 Building Relationships with Investors 09:02 Current Traction and Product Development 12:00 Customer Acquisition Strategies and Marketing Insights 14:56 Leveraging LinkedIn for Growth 18:00 Future Directions and Closing Thoughts 19:15 Leveraging Ads for Effective Outreach 22:02 Hacking Google Maps for Business Intelligence 25:20 Simplifying Onboarding for Customer Success 30:01 Maximizing Conference Opportunities 35:08 Crafting Compelling PR Strategies 38:28 POD OUTRO.mp4 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

  • February 18 · 42 min

    Funded Now What?! Episode:42:Building a $41M Robotic Mobility Powerhouse with ATDev Founders Todd Roberts & Owen Kent

    “We didn’t just raise a seed round; we built a coalition.” In this episode of Funded, Now What?!, host Andrew Lee Miller (@growthexpertz) sits down with Todd Roberts and Owen Kent, the founders of ATDev. From Berkeley roommates to industry pioneers, Todd and Owen are revolutionizing physical therapy with Reflex-a smart, powered knee brace that brings clinical-grade recovery into the home. They recently secured $3 million in seed funding and a staggering $41 million federal contract to build a robotic mobility ecosystem. In this masterclass on hardware growth and government contracting, they break down exactly how they did it. In this episode, we discuss: The $41M Federal Win: The strategy behind winning a massive contract to build a robotic mobility ecosystem. Reflex & Physical AI: How ATDev is gamifying knee rehab to increase patient compliance and clinical outcomes. Raising for Hardware: The "shots on goal" approach to securing VC funding in a software-heavy market. The "Anti-AI" Outreach Hack: Andrew shares his tactical secret for getting 20% response rates in a world full of AI spam. Fractional Scaling: How founders can protect their time by layering fractional experts over junior talent. Connect with the Guests: 🔗 Website: https://assistivetech.dev/ 🤝 LinkedIn: Todd Roberts | Owen Kent Stop paying bloated full-time salaries for roles that don't need 40 hours a week. After three VC-backed exits, Andrew Lee Miller founded GrowthExpertz, the world’s leading Fractional Expert consultancy for early-stage startups. We help you scale marketing, sales, and operations using battle-tested experts at a fraction of the cost. Learn more at www.growthexpertz.com Ready to scale? 📩 Email: justin@growthexpertz.com 📅 Book a Strategy Call: https://calendly.com/growthexpertz/letschat?back=1&month=2023-06 Funded, Now What?! is the world’s only podcast that interviews recently funded founders to uncover how they raised millions-and provides them with the tactical marketing and growth advice they need to spend it wisely. About GrowthExpertzAbout the Show (00:00) Introduction to ATDev (02:46) The Reflex Product: Revolutionizing Rehab (05:47) The $41M Funding Journey (08:51) Distribution & Market Release Strategy (11:54) Hardware Fundraising & Investor Relations (14:55) The Future of Robotic Mobility (17:48) Marketing & PR for MedTech (23:50) Andrew's Cold Outreach Hack (26:56) Scaling with Fractional Experts Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

  • February 10 · 45 min

    Funded Now What?! Episode:41 : Building Your Business with AI: Woz's Revolutionary Approach

    Summary In this insightful episode of 'Funded. Now what?', host Andrew Lee Miller sits down with Ben Collins, CEO and Co-Founder of Woz, discussing the journey of raising $6 million to build a game-changing AI business builder. They delve into the challenges and learnings of fundraising, the vision behind Woz, and the future of AI in entrepreneurial ventures. Watch the full episode on YouTube YouTube Key Takeaways Understand the importance of a clear vision and strong team in successful fundraising. Learn how Woz is democratizing AI for entrepreneurs and business owners. Discover the potential of AI to transform the entrepreneurial landscape and create new opportunities. Recognize the value of persistence and finding the right investors who share your vision. Resources Woz Official Website withwoz.com Ben Collins LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/bentcollins/ About the Guest Ben Collins — CEO,Co-Founder, Woz Ben Collins – the guy’s a straight-up game changer in the AI world. So, he’s part of YC W25, which is already a big deal, right? But what really makes him stand out is his hustle and how he’s jumped into the deep end with AI startups that are actually crushing it. Before YC, he was involved with Woz – yeah, that’s the AI platform that’s all about making AI accessible for everyone, like a toolkit to build and scale your own AI stuff without needing a PhD. This isn’t some niche project; it’s about democratizing AI, giving regular folks and startups the power to create without the usual bullshit barriers. What’s wild is, he’s not just riding the AI wave – he’s building the damn thing. The buzz around him is clear from articles talking about how these AI startups broke into YC – that’s no small feat. It shows he’s got the skills, the vision, and the guts to jump into competitive spaces and make noise. Connect with Ben Website: https://withwoz.com LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/bentcollins/ Twitter: https://x.com/BenjaminT007 Chapters: 0:00 - Funded. Foreign podcast features Andrew Lee Miller talking about growth and startups 0:24 - Andrew Lee Miller interviews Ben Collins, founder and CEO of Woz. com 1:11 - Woz is an AI business builder. Our whole goal is around removing barriers to business building 1:56 - Our whole vision is around business quality software 7:14 - You recently raised $6 million in seed funding for your AI startup 9:08 - It was a little bit harder than people thought to raise money for AI startups 10:55 - How did you get into YC? Was that goal of yours 13:15 - So when you raised money, like where were you guys at client wise 15:43 - What are you doing to get new customers now? Those net new customers specifically 16:50 - You need to say you're the best. Obviously, the product needs to back that up 18:02 - I'm curious about your strategy for testing AI prosumer products 26:54 - You're an early stage startup. That means that you need a marketer 28:39 - So LinkedIn marketing is a whole nother beast right now 33:02 - Clutch is the help of agencies. Software development, marketing, any partner you would ever need 37:07 - Using AI can help with driving inbound and outbound marketing 41:38 - Don't let yourself be the bottleneck in marketing, Ben says Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

  • January 29 · 58 min

    Funded, Now What?! Episode 40 : How to Cut Corporate Travel Costs by 30% with Stephen Dooley (Roamr)

    Why pay $1,000 for a hotel when you can stay with a friend and get paid for it? In this episode of Funded, Now What?!, host Andrew Lee Miller sits down with Stephen Dooley, Founder & CEO of Roamr. Stephen shares how he raised $3M to disrupt the massive corporate travel industry by rewarding employees for staying within their personal networks. We discuss: Customer-Led Fundraising: How Stephen got potential users to lead his $3M round. The Roamr Model: Splitting savings between the company, the traveler, and the host. B2B Growth Hacks: Why a "bottoms-up" approach works better for enterprise travel than selling to the CFO. GEO vs. SEO: Andrew’s tactical advice on optimizing for AI search engines like ChatGPT and Perplexity. The Return of In-Person: Why 2026 is the year business travel makes a major comeback. About Stephen Dooley: Stephen is a researcher-turned-founder who spent years studying the disruption of Uber and Airbnb before launching Roamr to bridge the gap between "work from anywhere" and "work from everywhere." Connect with us: Check out Roamr:⁠ roamr.com⁠ Work with Andrew:⁠ growthexpertz.com⁠ Follow Andrew:⁠ @andrewstartups⁠ Want in? 📩 marketing@growthexpertz.com 📅 Book a call:⁠ www.growthexpertz.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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