Introduction
Most startup podcasts waste your time. This one won’t. On Next Round, Chris Hines skips the corporate doublespeak and gets straight to what matters: how founders raise money, how operators build growth engines, and how investors actually pick winners. If you’re chasing your next round, start here.
Latest Episodes
From Zero to $4M: The Journey of SurmountAI
In this conversation, Chris and Logan Weaver discuss the impressive growth of Surmount AI, transitioning from a B2C to a B2B model, and the strategies that have led to...
Why Every Founder MUST Build a Personal Brand in 2025
Why Personal Branding Is Your Secret Weapon as a FounderIn this episode, Chris breaks down why personal branding has become non-negotiable for startup founders in 2025...
Pitching for Impact w/ Dana Robinson
In this episode of Next Round Ready, Jon sits down with Dana Robinson, a seasoned founder and investor, to explore how startups can refine their pitch to not just rais...
3 New Ways Startups Get Traction with Content
Let’s breakdown exactly how you can use content as leverage. This episode gets super tactical.Build in Public — Show the Journey* Share product updates, wins, and less...
What VCs Actually Want ft. Shaun Gold
In this episode of Next Round Ready, I sit down with Shaun Gold — venture capitalist, author, and serial connector — to unpack what founders really need to know when a...