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Nov 2022
32m 39s

What It Takes To Earn Capital Funding

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Sometimes, in order to secure the capital you need to start your business, you have to look beyond typical crowdfunding and kickstarter campaigns. Robin Axon, Managing Partner at Mantella Venture Partners and an early stage investor in QuickPlay Media, Ritual, and Shoppe AI, stops by to share his tips for locking down the money you need to finally launch the business of your dreams. 

For more on Robin Axon and show notes: https://www.shopify.com/blog/robin-axon-vc-funding?utm_campaign=shopifymasters&utm_medium=youtube&utm_source=podcast

 

 

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