From Bootstrapped Success to Solving Fundraising: The Story Behind 'That Round' with Brad Jones

Join us on Valuu Makers Podcast as Ryan Purvis sits down with Brad Jones, founder of 'That Round,' the UK’s first aggregator for fundraising services. Brad takes us through his unique journey from creating a successful trading simulation software to co-founding an investment syndicate, and finally launching 'That Round.' Learn about the challenges of startup fundraising, spotting scams, and creating a centralized platform to ease the fundraising process for startups. Valuable insights, cautionary tales, and innovative solutions are shared in this riveting episode. Don't miss out on Brad's expertise and pivotal moments in building tools for founders!

00:00 Introduction to Value Makers Podcast
00:16 Meet Brad Jones: Founder of That Round
00:55 Brad's Journey: From University to First Business
02:06 Bootstrapping Success: Building and Selling Software
04:05 The Birth of Sowing Capital
04:53 Investing in Startups: Challenges and Insights
06:43 Co-Founding Cross It: A New Venture
08:04 The Light Bulb Moment: Creating That Round
08:56 Navigating the Fundraising Ecosystem
11:28 The Importance of Reviews and Transparency
17:48 The Vision for That Round
24:00 Final Thoughts and Farewell

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