Seed Money

By Jayla Siciliano

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Episodes: 93

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Welcome to Seed Money, this is the podcast for early-stage CPG founders who are looking to raise your first round of funding from angel investors, even with no experience and no connections. If you are at the pre-seed or seed stage and need $100K to $500K to finally go all in on your company, this show is for you. Especially if you feel stuck, under-connected, unsure who to trust, or frustrated by investors who ghost you. Seed Money gives you clarity, confidence, and practical next steps so fundraising stops feeling mysterious and starts feeling doable. Before going on Shark Tank and securing a deal with Mark Cuban, I raised $450K in angel funding as a first-time, pre-revenue, CPG founder. No industry experience. No network. No safety net. All during a recession. If I could do it, I know you can too. The tools and buzzwords may change, but the fundamentals of raising as a first-time founder have not. For the past 15 years, I have helped founders prepare pitch decks, master investor Q&A, structure early deals, and raise capital with intention and confidence. Not by chasing investors, but by becoming fundable and finding partners who actually align with their goals. Join my FREE Live monthly Office Hours Q&A call to get your burning questions answered. https://seedmoney.mysamcart.com/office-hours

Episode Date
93 | 5 Things to Do This Summer So Investors Take You Seriously This Fall
Jun 09, 2026
92 | Announcing Office Hours- Join us monthly
Jun 02, 2026
91 | You Don't Need "Founder Skills" to Raise Capital—You Need Reps
May 26, 2026
90 | Can't Even Raise $500K? Ask These 2 Questions Before You Blame Investors
May 19, 2026
89 | Overwhelmed by Startup Funding Advice? Use This 4-Part Filter Before You Raise
May 12, 2026
88 | Bootstrapped from $2K to $4M: The Real Founder Story Behind Riptie Hair
May 05, 2026
87 | Pitch Deck Tear Down, Part 4 - What You Learn Pitching a VC and an Angel Investor for the First Time
Apr 28, 2026
86 | Pitch Deck Tear Down, Part 3 Featuring Angel Jason Butcher and Founder Shane Pope
Apr 21, 2026
85 | Pitch Deck Tear Down, Part 2 Featuring VC Brian Bell and Founder Shane Pope
Apr 14, 2026
84 | Pitch Deck Tear Down, Part 1 Featuring Founder Shane Pope
Apr 07, 2026
83 | Why Most Beverage Brands Fail Before Year 3 w/Sam Anderson
Mar 31, 2026
82 | What Investors Really Think About During Your Pitch w/Diana Wilson
Mar 24, 2026
81 | Investors Don't Think You're Credible—Here's the Proof You're Missing
Mar 13, 2026
80 | Your 5-Minute Investor Pitch Litmus Test w/Ali Dastjerdi
Mar 10, 2026
79 | Find Vetted Partnerships Faster w/Kyle Kane
Mar 05, 2026
78 | Why Investors Grill You (and How to Handle It)
Feb 24, 2026
77 | 5 Ways to Project Confidence (Even When You're Broke)
Feb 17, 2026
76 | Stop Pitching VCs, Start Finding Believers
Feb 10, 2026
75 | Angels vs. VCs vs. the Friend Zone: Who Should Fund You?
Feb 02, 2026
74 | How an Accelerator Makes You Fundable Faster w/ Kevin Nesgoda
Jan 29, 2026
73 | Why Your Pitch Is Falling Flat: The Power of Story
Jan 20, 2026
72 | This Exercise Can Predict If Your Fundraise Will Work in 2026
Jan 13, 2026
71 | The Fundraising Advice Founders Never Hear (But Desperately Need) w/ Shefqet Avdullau
Jan 06, 2026
70 | I Listened to 16 Founder Pitches: Here's What Most People Miss
Nov 25, 2025
Pitch Battles, Warm Intros and Demo Days Are Dead: The New Way to Raise Capital w/ Robert Harary
Nov 24, 2025
This Non-Alcoholic Brand is Winning Investors and Defying the Beverage Odds w/ Vanessa Royle
Oct 28, 2025
Your Small Brand Could Win Big in CPG Right Now, Here's Why
Oct 21, 2025
What Every CPG Founder Should Know Before Raising a Dollar w/ Debbie Wildrick
Oct 16, 2025
How Much Should You Really Spend on a Pitch Deck?
Oct 07, 2025
The Brutal Truth About Scaling Your Business (Things Will Break) w/ Josh Hatter
Oct 01, 2025
Why Your Pitch Deck is Important (It's Not About Stuffing in Every Detail)
Sep 17, 2025
8 Lessons from Podcasting That Will Make You Better at Raising Capital
Sep 09, 2025
This Is What Happens When You Don't Pitch With Passion
Aug 12, 2025
Risk Tolerance: The #1 Skill Founders Need That No One Talks About
Aug 05, 2025
8 Ways To Overcome Rejection And Being In Limbo
Jul 29, 2025
How to Raise $20M by Breaking the #1 Fundraising Rule w/ Alexander Wulff
Jul 22, 2025
Find Your Who: The Real Reason You're Too Busy to Pitch Investors
Jul 15, 2025
Full-Time Entrepreneurship vs. Side Hustle: Paying the Bills While You Pitch
Jul 08, 2025
Building Your Startup Community: From Zero to Funded w/ Neil Bloom
Jun 24, 2025
How To Build Investor Relationships Before Asking For Money w/Jay Kriner
Jun 16, 2025
Don't Be That Founder w/ Shaun Gold
Jun 03, 2025
How to Build a Community Around Your Startup w/ Ash Lonare
May 27, 2025
A Founder's Guide to IP Protection: How to Use Patents, Trademarks, Copyright and More w/ Raymond DiPerna
May 20, 2025
What Investors Really Look For w/ Mike Sherbakov
May 13, 2025
Why Handshake Deals in Business Go Bad with Devan Gonzalez
May 06, 2025
Common Mistakes In Seeking Funding: Traction vs. Capital w/ Josh Payne
Apr 29, 2025
Red Flags in Investor Deals: Watch Out For This Before You Say Yes
Apr 22, 2025
Avoid These 2 Mistakes- Straight From The White Lotus
Apr 15, 2025
How Much Equity Should You Give Up in a Seed Round? What Founders Need to Know
Apr 01, 2025
Why Joining an Accelerator Could Be a Game-Changer for Your Startup
Mar 27, 2025
How NOT to Approach Investors: 7 Things That Will Ruin Your Pitch
Mar 18, 2025
Investor Pitch Dos and Don'ts: Critical Steps Founders Can't Miss w/ Triet Nguyen
Mar 11, 2025
Milestones Matter: How to Prove Your Startup is a Smart Investment
Mar 04, 2025
Before You Raise Capital Know Your Strengths and What You Really Want
Feb 25, 2025
How to Use Foundersuite to Get Your Startup Funded Faster w/ Nathan Beckord
Feb 18, 2025
Avoid Digital Chaos: Low-cost ways to stay digitally organized using Google Workspace w/ Adrienne Farrow
Feb 11, 2025
Virtual Assistants: The Ultimate Time & Money Hack for Startup Founders
Feb 04, 2025
How to Build Resilience as an Entrepreneur w/ John A. Brink
Jan 28, 2025
Live Pitch Deck Review: How to Make Every Slide Count
Jan 21, 2025
Customer Testimonials: The Shortcut to Hooking Investors
Jan 14, 2025
Don't Make These Mistakes When Answering Investor Questions
Jan 07, 2025
What To Do If You're Overthinking Sh**
Dec 30, 2024
Shelf Appeal: How to Nail Packaging That Wins Investors and Retailers w/ Elizabeth Corbett
Dec 10, 2024
Investors vs. Bootstrapped: How to Choose the Right Path For Your Startup w/ Jim Semick
Dec 03, 2024
Startups, Sacrifice, and Salaries: Why Founders Should Pay Themselves First w/ Melissa Kwan
Nov 26, 2024
How to Get Your Product Picked Up By a Retailer
Nov 19, 2024
Secrets to Secure Investors Even in a Cash-Strapped Market w/ Ed Kang
Nov 12, 2024
How to Stay Motivated in Business
Nov 05, 2024
How to Build a Successful Startup Without Moving to Silicon Valley w/ Stefanie Monge
Oct 29, 2024
How to Successfully Bring a Food Product to Market w/ Bruno Xavier
Oct 15, 2024
How to Find and Pitch Your Business to Strategic Partners w/ Mathew Drazic
Sep 24, 2024
5 Stages of Funding: How to Close The Deal
Sep 17, 2024
What Angel Groups Want In a Pitch Deck w/ Jonathan Myers
Sep 10, 2024
5 Stages of Funding: Deal Structure
Sep 03, 2024
Before You Give Up On Your Entrepreneurial Dream, Do This w/ Shannah Game
Aug 27, 2024
5 Stages of Funding: How to Find and Pitch Investors
Aug 20, 2024
Money Mindset: The Most Important Step in Preparing to Raise Capital w/ Jennifer Love
Aug 13, 2024
Quit Your W2 Job or Run Your Business On the Side? How to Make the Right Choice w/ Matt Floyd & Craig Gerulski
Aug 06, 2024
My Business is 3000 Miles Away From Me...Here's How I Run It w/ Avery Carl
Jul 30, 2024
Wired But Tired: How to Combat Burnout As An Entrepreneur w/ Christa Orecchio
Jul 23, 2024
Familiarity and Founder Fit: The New Rules of Raising Money w/ Samuel Cummings
Jul 09, 2024
The Biggest Paperwork Pitfalls and How to Avoid Them w/ Darby Wong
Jul 02, 2024
Fear is the Final Frontier: How to Move Past It w/ Aiden Chase
Jun 25, 2024
5 Stages of Funding: 8 Ways to Raise Seed Money
Jun 18, 2024
To Raise Money or Not to Raise Money? How to Make the Right Decision w/ Ashley Chang
Jun 11, 2024
5 Stages of Funding: How to Make Your Mindset Unshakeable
Jun 04, 2024
Business is Equal Parts Art and Science: How to Trust Your Gut w/ Diana Wilson
May 28, 2024
Why I Walked Away From The Company Mark Cuban Invested In
May 21, 2024
Everything You Need to Prep For An Investor Meeting w/ Keir Dillon
May 14, 2024
Make "Boring" Cool: The Secret to Disrupting A Tired Category w/Josh Walker
May 07, 2024
2 | Storytelling Is The Secret to Successful Seed Funding w/Dan Negroni
Apr 23, 2024
001 | What Blew My Mind About Early-Stage Funding
Apr 15, 2024
Seed Money Trailer
Apr 11, 2024