All 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...
Startup Media Company: How You Can Get Started
There’s really only two things you need to build a media brand for your company. By the way, these things work together. You can create content around your company as ...
Venture Capital: More Like Dating than Shopping w/ Steph from Open VC
In this episode of Next Round Ready, Coach Chris sits down with an insightful guest Steph from OpenVC to explore how authentic relationships with fellow founders, oper...
How Consistent Content Builds Trust with VCs Before You Pitch
Content isn’t just about generating leads — it’s about building investor trust.Before a single pitch meeting, most VCs are already watching you from a distance. They’r...
B2B SaaS Dreams w/ Dan Banning
In this episode of Next Round Ready, Dan Banning joins me, Coach Chris, to unpack the marketing mindset founders need before they raise money, launch campaigns, or hir...