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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? 📩 [email protected] 📅 Book a call:⁠ www.growthexpertz.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode of Funded, Now What?!, host Andrew Lee Miller sits down with Dr. Junchen Wu, Founder and CEO of MenosAI, an agentic AI platform revolutionizing how hedge funds and financial institutions make decisions. Menos AI brings intelligence, automation, and clarity to one of the most complex industries on earth, hedge fund investing. With deep experience in finance, data, and AI, Dr. Wu and his team are on a mission to simplify financial workflows, increase transparency, and turn information overload into precision insights that actually drive returns. In this conversation, Andrew and Dr. Wu dive into: ✅ The rise of agentic AI and its impact on hedge fund efficiency ✅ How AI can automate and enhance decision-making in finance ✅ The challenges of founder–market fit and fundraising in fintech ✅ Navigating compliance, data privacy, and institutional trust ✅ Tactical marketing and content strategies for B2B growth ✅ Why clarity beats complexity in both investing and messaging This episode is packed with practical insights for fintech founders, AI innovators, and anyone scaling a B2B company in a regulated, data-heavy space. Funded, Now What?! is the startup podcast that teaches you marketing. It’s the only show where recently funded founders get expert-level, no-fluff growth advice from 20-year startup marketing veteran Andrew Lee Miller. Each episode dives into how founders raised millions — and then delivers tactical, actionable strategies on how to spend it to scale smarter and faster. Whether you’re just starting or already scaling, Funded, Now What?! gives you the playbook for turning capital into traction. Listen now at: www.growthexpertz.com/podcast Andrew Lee Miller is a 3x-exited startup marketing expert, global growth consultant, and founder of GrowthExpertz — a leading fractional growth consultancy helping early-stage startups scale efficiently without bloated full-time costs. With two decades of experience, Andrew has helped over 100 startups achieve 8–9 figure valuations through growth strategy, GTM execution, and content-driven marketing. Learn more at: www.growthexpertz.com Menos AI is pioneering a new era of AI-driven investing. Their mission is to simplify complex financial systems, turning data noise into actionable intelligence for hedge funds and asset managers. Built by a veteran team of PhDs, financial experts, and AI innovators, Menos AI believes that less complexity leads to more impact. Discover more at: www.menos.ai Learn more about how Andrew helps startups scale at www.andrewstartups.com Grab Andrew's book: www.startupgrowthbook.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode of Funded, Now What?!, host Andrew Lee Miller sits down with Mark Miller (no relation, that we know of), the Founder and CEO of InsureVision — a UK-based startup pioneering the next generation of driver analytics and insurance intelligence through what Mark calls Telematics 2.0. InsureVision uses cutting-edge AI to analyze how drivers interact with the road — not just what they do behind the wheel. This new level of data insight allows insurance companies to price risk more accurately, improve underwriting, and enhance fleet safety — creating a seismic shift in how the industry thinks about behavior, data, and trust. In this episode, Mark breaks down: ✅ How InsureVision is using AI to redefine risk modeling ✅ Why understanding driver behavior, not just vehicle data, is the next frontier ✅ The evolution from telematics to Telematics 2.0 ✅ How fleet intelligence impacts underwriting and claims ✅ The startup challenges of selling innovation into conservative industries And, as always, Andrew dives in with strategic, post-funding growth advice tackling how B2B founders in “traditional” industries can build credibility, message their value, and launch smart go-to-market strategies that actually land customers. Whether you’re in AI, insurance, or any data-driven B2B startup, this episode offers rare insight into how to position breakthrough technology in an old-school industry — and scale it effectively. Funded, Now What?! is the only startup podcast where recently funded founders get expert-level, no-fluff growth advice from 20-year startup marketing veteran Andrew Lee Miller. Each episode dives into how they raised millions — then delivers tactical strategies on how to spend it to scale smarter and faster. If you’re a founder figuring out how to turn funding into traction, this podcast is like having a fractional CMO inside your company — for free. 🎧 Listen to more episodes: www.growthexpertz.com/podcast 📧 Get in touch: [email protected] Founded by Andrew Lee Miller, GrowthExpertz is a global fractional growth consultancy helping startups scale fast without bloated full-time costs. With 20 years of experience, 3 exits, and over 100 startup success stories, Andrew and his team provide hands-on expertise in marketing, growth strategy, and go-to-market execution. Learn more at www.growthexpertz.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode of The Funded, Now What?! Podcast, Andrew Lee Miller sits down with Isha Juneja, Co-Founder of ContraVault to discuss how she and her team are building tools to empower creators and freelancers with smarter financial control. Isha shares her journey of co-founding ContraVault, the challenges of bringing a financial platform to life, and the insights she’s gained while serving independent workers in today’s changing economy. You’ll learn: -The story behind ContraVault and why it matters for freelancers and creators -How Isha and her team validated their idea and brought it to market -Lessons in fundraising, building early traction, and scaling responsibly -The importance of resilience and adaptability in the startup journey About the Show The GrowthExpertz Funded, Now What?! Podcast is where founders, marketers, and dreamers learn how to launch, grow, and scale startups from people who’ve been in the trenches. Each week, Andrew sits down with entrepreneurs, investors, and experts to unpack real stories and hard-won lessons that can help you on your journey. www.growthexpertz.com/podcast About GrowthExpertz The Startup Marketing Consultants You Deserve. Since 2016, GrowthExpertz has helped over 100 tech startups grow faster and spend smarter through expert marketing and growth consulting. Backed by nearly two decades of hands-on experience, we support founders at every stage—whether you're refining your strategy, building your team, or scaling execution. Ready to see what’s possible? Get in touch below or book a free, no-risk consultation to learn how we can help your startup grow. What do you have to lose? 👉 www.growthexpertz.com About Andrew Lee Miller Andrew is a startup marketing expert, angel investor, and global speaker who has spent 15+ years helping early-stage companies grow without relying on big budgets. Having driven three successful exits as Head of Marketing, Andrew now works with founders worldwide through GrowthExpertz, workshops, and his podcast. www.andrewstartups.com www.linkedin.com/in/andrewstartups Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode of Funded, Now What?!, host Andrew Lee Miller speaks with Azeem Khan, Co-Founder of Miden, a blockchain project redefining privacy and compliance. Fresh off a $25 million seed funding round co-led by a16z crypto, Hack VC, and 1kx, with participation from Finality Capital Partners, Symbolic Capital, and angel investors like Avery Ching of Aptos, Miden is building a privacy-first blockchain designed to enable secure, confidential transactions. Powered by Polygon Labs’ Agglayer technology, Miden aims to balance privacy with compliance, a combination Azeem believes is essential for blockchain’s mainstream adoption. In this candid conversation, Andrew and Azeem explore the future of blockchain technology, long-term investment strategies, and the marketing tactics needed to educate the public on privacy-focused solutions. You’ll learn: Why privacy and compliance are critical for blockchain’s legitimacy and adoption How Miden is using Polygon’s Agglayer to power confidential transactions Strategies for building strong investor and stakeholder relationships in crypto Insights from raising $25M from top-tier VCs and industry leaders Marketing’s role in demystifying blockchain and driving adoption The future applications of privacy-focused blockchain in finance, healthcare, and governance How to adapt to rapid shifts in the crypto landscape while staying mission-focused About the ShowFunded, Now What?! is the ultimate startup podcast for founders, entrepreneurs, and growth-focused leaders. It’s the world’s only show that interviews recently funded founders to uncover how they raised millions — and gives them tactical advice on how to spend it wisely for maximum growth. Learn more: www.growthexpertz.com/podcast About GrowthExpertz The Startup Marketing Consultants You Deserve. Since 2016, GrowthExpertz has helped over 100 tech startups grow faster and spend smarter through expert marketing and growth consulting. Backed by nearly two decades of hands-on experience, we support founders at every stage—whether you're refining your strategy, building your team, or scaling execution. Ready to see what’s possible? Get in touch below or book a free, no-risk consultation to learn how we can help your startup grow. What do you have to lose? www.growthexpertz.com About Andrew: Andrew Lee Miller, known as @andrewstartups, is a startup marketing expert who has spent over 18 years helping early-stage companies grow with no funding, no full-time marketing team, and no time to waste. Having driven three VC-backed startup exits and advised nearly 100 companies worldwide, Andrew is passionate about teaching founders how to achieve sustainable growth through scrappy, data-driven strategies. Learn more about Andrew at www.andrewstartups.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

What happens when a startup founder goes from solving problems for homeowners… to reshaping the entire construction industry? In this episode, AndrewStartups sits down with Stella Wu, the founder and CEO of Eano.com, a renovation-tech platform that’s raised over $20M while navigating the massive pivot from B2C to B2B. Stella opens up about the real-world pain points in construction, how she hacked contractor acquisition through cold outreach, SMS, and content marketing — and why self-serve pricing and PR strategy became her startup’s biggest growth levers. What You’ll Learn: How Stella convinced contractors to join her platform in the early days Why inbound marketing and self-serve pricing were game changers for Eano Tactical outreach tips from Andrew: from cold calls to high-converting SMS campaigns How to position your startup at conferences and in PR to drive credibility Lessons from fundraising with a previous startup under your belt How to test, iterate, and scale marketing with limited resources Why deep audience understanding beats flashy tactics every time About the Show: Funded, Now What?! is the ultimate podcast for founders, entrepreneurs, and growth-focused leaders. Each week, we interview recently funded startup founders to uncover how they raised millions — and then give them tactical, hands-on advice on how to spend it wisely for maximum growth. Follow the show at www.growthexpertz.com/podcast About GrowthExpertz: After scaling his third VC-backed exit in 2016, Andrew Lee Miller (@andrewstartups) launched GrowthExpertz, a Fractional Expert Consultancy helping early-stage startups scale without paying bloated full-time salaries. With over a dozen 8–9 figure valuations, exits, and nearly 100 global success stories, GrowthExpertz specializes in helping startups dominate in marketing, product, hiring, operations, and more. Learn how Andrew and his small but mighty team can help scale your company:www.growthexpertz.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode of Funded, Now What?!, host Andrew Lee Miller sits down with Bisrat Degefa, the UK-born founder of Trubuild, a cutting-edge AI startup transforming the construction industry in Saudi Arabia. Bisrat shares the story of relocating to the Gulf to capitalize on one of the world’s fastest-growing construction markets — but more importantly, he gets a live, tactical marketing consultation from Andrew. From refining Trubuild’s messaging to building a scalable outbound and event strategy, this episode is a masterclass in applying smart, lean startup growth tactics in a traditional industry. Whether you’re building tech for a legacy sector, looking to crack the enterprise sales cycle, or considering expansion into the Middle East, this conversation delivers valuable insights you can apply immediately. You’ll learn: How AI is modernizing project management across the construction lifecycle Why Saudi Arabia is an untapped goldmine for B2B startups The ROI of events and referral schemes in emerging markets Why personal branding and founder-led sales still win How to apply Andrew’s expert marketing frameworks to your startup Why fractional expertise can unlock scale faster and more affordably Follow the show: www.growthexpertz.com/podcast Connect With Andrew on Linkedin: www.linkedin.com/in/andrewstartups ### About the Show: *Funded, Now What?!* is the ultimate marketing podcast for founders, entrepreneurs, and growth-focused leaders. Each week, we interview recently funded startup founders to uncover how they raised millions — and then give them tactical, hands-on advice on how to spend it wisely for maximum growth. --- # GrowthExpertz: After scaling his third VC-backed exit in 2016, **Andrew Lee Miller (@andrewstartups)** launched **GrowthExpertz**, a Fractional Expert Consultancy helping early-stage startups scale without paying bloated full-time salaries. With over a dozen 8–9 figure valuations, exits, and nearly 100 global success stories, GrowthExpertz specializes in helping startups dominate in **marketing, product, hiring, operations**, and more. 💡 Learn more about how GrowthExpertz helps startups: www.growthexpertz.com Book a chat with Andrew: 👉 https://calendly.com/growthexpertz/letschat Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode of Funded, Now What?!, host Andrew Lee Miller speaks with João Marques, founder and CEO of Oscar, a fast-growing European startup on a mission to reinvent the way home services are delivered. Oscar is tackling a massive and underserved market—on-demand home repairs, cleaning, and maintenance—and João shares the full story behind how he’s turning a fragmented industry into a streamlined experience, one city at a time. João walks us through the early stages of building Oscar from scratch, what it takes to build trust with both users and service providers, and why execution—not just ideas—makes or breaks a startup. We go deep on: Hiring and building a resilient, performance-driven team How to identify and activate your core growth markets Oscar’s unique approach to influencer marketing in traditionally offline sectors Founder branding, and why customers buy into people, not just platforms Strategies for scaling city-by-city without sacrificing quality or trust Paid media, saturation signals, and launching with intent Whether you're building a marketplace, launching in Europe, or trying to grow a team under pressure, this episode delivers hard-earned advice from a founder who's doing it the right way—by learning, testing, and never cutting corners. Listen to the other episodes:https://www.growthexpertz.com/podcast Watch it on YouTube: Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode of Funded, Now What?!, your host Andrew Lee Miller speaks with Victor Cho, the founder and CEO of Emovid a B2B software company rethinking how teams communicate. Emovid introduces asynchronous video messaging powered by AI, aiming to bridge the gap between digital communication and authentic human connection. Victor shares insights from his journey building Emovid and the unique challenges of driving adoption for video-based tools in a text-first world. They explore how AI can be used to summarize and transcribe messages without losing tone, intent, or nuance — a key advantage of video over email or chat. The conversation also covers practical strategies for fundraising, the importance of building trust with investors, and how clear, consistent messaging impacts user acquisition and growth. Andrew and Victor discuss the critical role of PR in establishing early credibility and share marketing lessons specific to introducing new communication tools to a skeptical market. Key takeaways include: Why asynchronous video is more effective than email for conveying emotion and intent How to simplify your value proposition to accelerate adoption Why PR and strategic storytelling matter more than ever in AI-driven markets The role of AI in enhancing — not replacing — human interaction What the future of work looks like when communication becomes more visual and personalized Whether you're a founder navigating early-stage growth, a B2B marketer launching a new product, or a startup preparing to fundraise, this episode offers a practical look at what it takes to build and scale an innovative communications platform in today's market. Listen now to hear how Emovid is helping businesses communicate with more clarity, authenticity, and impact. 🎙️ About the Show Funded, Now What?! is the only podcast that interviews recently funded startup founders and gives them real-time, tactical advice on how to actually spend their new capital for growth. Hosted by Andrew Lee Miller — aka @AndrewStartups — a globally recognized startup marketing expert, each episode delivers hard-won insights on scaling, customer acquisition, and startup marketing execution. If you've raised money, or plan to, this show will help you avoid costly mistakes and scale smarter. 🚀 About Andrew Lee Miller / GrowthExpertz🔗 Links After driving growth for his third VC-backed startup exit in 2016, Andrew founded GrowthExpertz, a boutique fractional consultancy for early-stage startups. With nearly 100 success stories and over a dozen 8–9 figure exits under his belt, Andrew specializes in helping funded startups scale fast — without bloated full-time teams. Some of the companies he’s helped scale: DataDistillr (raised $10M) CanWeApp (acquired) WithDouble (30% growth in 90 days) Retention.com ($30M ARR) CrownDating (acquired by Match Group) OpenInvest (acquired by Chase) Denizen.io (BBVA Incubator) Fly.com (300% traffic increase in 12 months) 👉 Want help growing your startup? Visit: www.GrowthExpertz.com Email: [email protected] Book a free call: www.growthexpertz.com Subscribe to the show: Apple Podcasts | Spotify | YouTube Watch full episodes: YouTube Channel Follow Andrew on LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/andrewstartups Follow the podcast: LinkedIn Page Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode of Funded, Now What?!, growth marketing expert and fractional CMO Andrew Lee Miller sits down with Ómar, founder and CEO of Optise an AI-powered analytics platform built to solve the data problems plaguing modern B2B marketers. Together, they break down: Why Google Analytics is no longer fit for B2B use How AI and automation can unlock real insight — not just dashboards What makes Optise fundamentally different from legacy tools How founder-led growth can outperform bloated marketing teams The truth about fundraising in emerging tech markets like Iceland Andrew also delivers some crucial tactical marketing lessons for early-stage startup founders: How to build a repeatable outreach process that actually converts Messaging frameworks that resonate in cold email and on landing pages Why clarity beats cleverness in content The surprising impact of live events and relationship-driven growth Plus: The ethical dilemma of "fake it till you make it" in early marketing How to avoid AI fatigue when crafting your product narrative When free trials work, and when they backfire. Scaling your outreach in a post-GDPR world Whether you're trying to make sense of your marketing data, launching your first campaign, or raising a seed round — this episode is packed with insight. Listen now — and visit www.optise.com to see the future of B2B analytics. Need help growing your own startup? Learn more at www.GrowthExpertz.com Funded, Now What?! The Startup Podcast That Teaches You Marketing! Funded, Now What?! is the only startup podcast where startup founders who’ve recently raised millions get expert-level, no-fluff growth advice from 20-year startup marketing veteran Andrew Lee Miller. Each episode dives into how they raised millions—then delivers powerful, tactical strategies on exactly how to spend it to scale smarter and faster. Whether you’re just starting or already scaling, you can’t afford to not listen to Andrew giving golden nuggets to founders from around the globe. Learn more: www.growthexpertz.com/podcast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode of The Funded, Now What?! startup podcast, startup marketing expert and GrowthExpertz.com founder Andrew Lee Miller sits down with Elin Breitholtz, the visionary founder and CEO of Sakura, a wellness platform tackling the emotional health crisis through a two-sided mental health marketplace. Elin shares her journey from personal struggle to startup mission, and how she’s now bridging the gap between wellness practitioners and individuals, while also targeting B2B clients seeking scalable employee wellness solutions. But the real gold in this episode? It’s the marketing strategy teardown Andrew delivers, packed with practical, battle-tested tactics specifically for B2B and B2C mental health apps, two-sided marketplaces, and wellness-focused platforms. You’ll learn: -How to build both B2B and B2C funnels without burning out your team -Why SEO and ChatGPT-powered content are a force multiplier for early-stage startups -The do’s and don’ts of App Store Optimization (ASO) -How to use user intent signals to dominate paid ads and app discovery -When and how to activate practitioners as your marketing army -Why community building isn't just a nice-to-have — it's your long-term moat Andrew also breaks down: -Why most startups waste money on paid ads way too early -How to test messaging fast with lean, scrappy tactics -The real reasons apps fail to scale past 10,000 users -This is a must-listen for founders in wellness, mental health, SaaS, or mobile apps looking to sharpen their growth strategies and learn from one of the top minds in startup marketing. 📩 Want to work with Andrew? Visit www.GrowthExpertz.com 🎧 Listen now wherever you get your podcasts. Watch on Youtube: https://youtu.be/3x4mkJYAL_c Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode of Funded, Now What?!, Andrew Lee Miller discusses all things startups, marketing and fundraising with Russian/Dutch startup founder Anastasia Kuskova, CEO of Sirius , an AI-powered sustainability intelligence platform helping metals, mining, and energy companies move beyond outdated ESG dashboards and into live, contextual decision-making infrastructure. Before founding Sirius, Anastasia was Head of Sustainability at a multibillion-dollar mining company, co-developed a battery traceability platform with Glencore and Tesla, and helped shape global frameworks through the World Economic Forum’s Mining & Metals Platform. She’s also been named one of the 100 Global Inspirational Women in Mining — and Sirius recently won the COP29 Sustainable Innovation Challenge. Now, with $3.8M raised and momentum building, Anastasia opens up about the real challenge: marketing a highly technical product in a traditional, skeptical industry. Andrew breaks it down and gives her (and you) a tactical marketing game plan that includes: ✅ Why messaging must be casual and specific to build trust ✅ How to avoid the trap of “automated outreach” in niche markets ✅ When to bring in outside marketing help — and why sooner is better ✅ How to leverage humor, data, and PR to supercharge sales ✅ The importance of sustainability-as-a-revenue-driver storytelling From investor psychology to scaling through content and strategic outreach, this episode is packed with advice for any founder tackling old-school industries with new-school tech. 🔗 Learn more about Sirius: besirius.com 📣 Connect with Anastasia: Anastasia on LinkedIn About the show: Funded, Now What?! is the only podcast where recently funded founders get live, no-fluff growth advice from 20-year startup marketing expert and Fractional CMO Andrew Lee Miller (@andrewstartups). Each week, founders walk away (and you do too) with powerful, practical marketing strategies that help scale their company — fast. About the host: Andrew Lee Miller is a seasoned startup marketing expert, founder of GrowthExpertz- Fractional Agency, and a global keynote speaker with nearly 20 years of experience driving early-stage growth. He has helped lead three successful startup exits and specializes in digital marketing, growth hacking, and scaling tech businesses in the early-stages. Andrew is also the author of The Startup Growth Book and the host of The Funded... Now What? podcast, where he shares insights on navigating post-funding challenges and accelerating startup success. About GrowthExpertz: GrowthExpertz is a boutique consulting firm in San Francisco that does two things really f$cking well:Marketing and Recruitment for tech startups. We're industry agnostic and play in both B2B and B2C, SaaS, Marketplace, Mobile Apps, AI and much more. Led by two senior operators with over 30 years of combined experience scaling early-stage companies, we plug in fast, cut through the noise, and deliver outcomes that actually move the needle—whether that’s building a full-stack growth strategy or hiring your first 10 mission-critical roles.We work exclusively with startups and tech-driven businesses that need expert-level guidance without the fluff—fractional, project-based, or full-scale support.No bullsh!t. Just velocity and real results.Meet with us: www.growthexpertz.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Most founders can build. Some can fundraise. But almost none know how to market, until they get advice from someone who’s done it for 20 years. In this episode of Funded, Now What?!, startup marketing veteran and GrowthExpertz founder Andrew Lee Miller sits down with Matt Wampler a former restaurateur turned AI startup CEO and Founder of ClearCOGS who’s raised $3.8M to bring predictive analytics to restaurants. Matt is not only f*cking awesome, but after building a solid product and landing investors, Matt has some incredible questions for Andrew on marketing, hiring marketers and what channels to focus on, and even what Andrew thinks about "s****y linkedin messaging" and working with fractional consultants. That’s where Andrew steps in — with hard-hitting, high-ROI marketing advice based on 20 years of helping early-stage startups grow. In this jam-packed session, Andrew breaks down: Why automated outreach is NOT killing your brand The "casual copywriting" technique to increase email replies Why founders shouldn’t do their own marketing — and how to hire smart How to segment, message, and approach restaurant owners The difference between branding for tech vs. non-tech audiences What every founder misunderstands about “targeted spam” When to bring in fractional experts instead of wasting $$$ on bad hires If you're a startup founder who's still stuck on traction — this episode is your wake-up call. 🎯 👉 Learn more about how Andrew helps founders: www.GrowthExpertz.com👉 Learn more about Matt and his AI startup ClearCOGS.com 📩 Want fractional marketing firepower? Let’s talk. Book a call with Andrew here: https://calendly.com/growthexpertz/letschat Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode of ⁠Funded, Now What?!, ⁠Andrew Lee Miller sits down with Stuart Reid, the high-IQ, ultra-technical Founder & CEO of Nosible AI — a revolutionary new search engine built specifically for AI agents. Stuart’s background is pure quant brilliance — think hedge funds, deep infrastructure, and cutting-edge AI innovation. But like many technical founders building next-gen tools, Stuart faces a critical question: “Now that I’ve built it…and it got funded, now what?!?” That’s where Andrew steps in. This episode is a masterclass in translating complex tech into customer traction. Andrew helps Stuart step outside of his engineering mindset and into a growth-first approach — teaching him how to: ✅ Build irresistible case studies that open doors ✅ Speak differently to quant funds vs. AI devs vs. media companies ✅ Use scrappy PR and outreach tactics to spark early adoption ✅ Rethink the website as a conversion engine, not just a brochure ✅ Treat marketing like product: test, learn, refine Plus, Stuart shares how he raised capital for Nosible, what makes their AI-native search so different from Google, and how he’s navigating the startup world from his home base in South Africa. "If your genius is stuck in your head or your pitch deck, it’s not going to scale. Let’s fix that." – Andrew If you're a highly technical founder who needs a reality check on growth — or a marketer trying to help one — this is your episode. 🔗 ⁠Nosible AI Website⁠ 🔗 ⁠Nosible AI on LinkedIn⁠ 00:00 – Meet Stuart: Quant Background + AI Vision 02:59 – What Nosible Actually Solves 06:04 – Early Markets: Quants, Media, AI Devs 09:00 – Raising Capital & Investor Feedback 11:58 – South Africa vs. US Startup Realities 14:46 – Stuart Gets a Marketing Crash Course from Andrew 22:26 – Creating Case Studies that Actually Convert 25:32 – Segmented Messaging for Different Audiences 29:15 – The Right Way to Do PR When You’re Pre-Product 34:56 – Why Website Optimization is Step One 40:54 – Networking and Finding Early Adopters 44:36 – Budgeting a Smart Marketing Launch 49:46 – Competing with Giants: Positioning Against Google About the show:Funded, Now What?! is the ultimate startup podcast for founders, entrepreneurs, and growth-focused leaders. It’s the world’s only show that interviews recently funded founders to uncover how they raised millions — and gives them tactical advice on how to spend it. Hosted by ⁠Andrew Lee Miller ⁠ About GrowthExpertz: After driving growth for his third VC-backed exit in 2016, Andrew Lee Miller (⁠@andrewstartups⁠) founded ⁠GrowthExpertz.com⁠ , a Fractional Expert Consultancy for early-stage startups and tech companies looking to scale without paying bloated full-time salaries. With over a dozen 8–9 figure valuation projects, exits, and nearly 100 success stories, GrowthExpertz helps companies dominate in marketing, product, HR, and more. Why Fractional Consultants? Harvard Business Review found that startups using fractional execs see up to 50% faster growth thanks to their cost-effective expertise and strategic firepower. Some of our clients include: 🟢 DataDistillr.com (raised $10M off our work) 🟢 CanWeApp.com (acquired) 🟢 WithDouble.com (30% growth in 90 days) 🟢 Retention.com (formerly GetEmails, now $30M ARR) 🟢 CrownDating.com (exit to Match Group) 🟢 Denizen.io (BBVA Incubator) 🟢 Zedge.net (100M+ installs) 🟢 Different.com.au (leading Aussie proptech startup) 🟢 Fly.com (300% traffic increase in 12 months) 🟢 OpenInvest.co (acquired by Chase) Want to learn more about how we help startups scale for less? 📩 ⁠[email protected]⁠ 📅 Book a call: ⁠www.growthexpertz.com⁠ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode, Andrew Lee Miller shares a critical post-funding sales strategy with Tony Small, CEO of Hey Libby, that could dramatically accelerate their growth — segmentation by customer size. “You’ve got to separate your prospects into two buckets — big multi-location chains and solo operators — because the messaging, outreach, and sales motion should be completely different.” Andrew explains how trying to sell to gyms, spas, and wellness centers all with one strategy can stall momentum. Instead, he suggests a two-pronged outreach engine: ✅ For SMBs: Go direct with high-volume cold outreach — short emails, strong social proof, and a “click here to try it now” CTA. ✅ For Larger Chains: Target decision-makers with personalized outreach, consultative sales, and ROI-driven case studies. Use warm intros and partner channels wherever possible. “Small businesses want instant solutions. Enterprises want risk mitigation. Speak their language — and your close rate skyrockets.” 🔥 If you’re post-funding and looking to scale sales without burning your runway, this is one clip you need to hear. 🎧 Listen to the full episode: Funded, Now What?! — Episode 27 with Tony Small of Hey Libby 🔗 Hey Libby on LinkedIn Growthexpertz.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices