What No One Tells You About Raising Capital with Jade Buffong-Phillips

25/09/2025 1h 19min

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Episode Synopsis

In this episode, I sit down with Jade Buffong-Phillips, founder of Mane Hook-Up and TED Ideas Speaker, a true start-up designed to connect textured hair stylists with the clients who need them most; and to help those hair stylists 4x their income. Jade opens up about her own start-up journey, including her experience with fundraising, the costs no one tells you about, and what it feels like to miss your funding target.Her transparency makes this a must-listen for any entrepreneur considering raising money to fuel their dream.In this episode, you’ll learn:The hidden costs of starting a business — relationship, lifestyle, and emotional costs that no one talks about What really happens when you don’t hit your fundraising goal — and how to move forward without losing momentum.The different ways to raise capital — from venture rounds to bootstrapping, Jade explains options every founder should know.Jade proves that even when the round doesn’t close, the experience itself can prepare you for bigger wins ahead.🎧 Listen to the full episode today and learn the real deal about business funding — before you start your journey.CONNECT with Jade:www.manehookup.comwww.jadebuffong.comhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/jadephillips1/http://instagram.com/jadebuffong/http://instagram.com/manehookup/https://www.tiktok.com/@jadebuffong_

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