Listen "Esme Verity | Building a zebra vs a unicorn, funding mistakes, gaining confidence in fundraising"
Episode Synopsis
In today’s episode we are joined by Esme Verity, a Fundraising coach and Alternative Funding Expert . Esme founded Considered Capital in 2021 , to support purpose-led founders to feel confident in pursuing alternative funding avenues through an 8 week programme that runs twice a year. Since launching , the program has been attended by 260 founders from over 32 countries. Esme shares: Her story of starting Considered CapitalHer biggest mistake in her start up journeyHow to reframe failureWhy to numbers aren’t a measure of success Insights on building a zebra over a unicornCommon mistakes in finding fundingWhy startups should explore alternative foundingConsiderations for safeguarding the mission of your startup Trends in funding Importance of of reaching out to your network for funding Her experience of women’s confidence in fundraisingEsme's book recommendation: Zebra's fix what unicorns break by Zebra Unite Manifesto
More episodes of the podcast She Founds Podcast
Ida Tin | FemTech & Funding Inequality
02/10/2025
Nicola Gunby | Disrupting Social Networks
21/06/2025
Lucy Woolfenden | Marketing expert explains how to get your first 10, 100 and 1000 customers.
03/02/2025
How to Save Money in 2025 to Bootstrap Your Tech Startup Idea with the Founders of Aila Money
06/01/2025
Motherhood and Entrepreneurship
11/11/2024
ZARZA We are Zarza, the prestigious firm behind major projects in information technology.