From Side Hustle to VC-Backed Startup with Podchaser's Bradley Davis

Episode 131: Bradley Davis, Co-Founder and CEO of Podchaser, talks about launching a start up, fundraising, and his evolving views on money.

Guest Biography

Podchaser is a Venture Capital-backed podcast database company founded in 2016 and led by CEO Bradley Davis. Sometimes called "the IMDb of podcasting," the company is currently focused on three core initiatives: advanced search and discovery, industry-wide data standardization, and data-driven marketplaces for connection. Features include ratings and reviews, shareable lists, detailed tagging, and more than 4 million creator and guest credits. Leveraging its unique database of credits, Podchaser recently announced its Podchaser Connect service that will pair compelling guests -- brand representatives, university professors, authors, domain experts, and more — with podcasts to unlock the tremendous influence of the intimate medium and grow podcast audiences.

In this episode, you'll learn:

• How Podchaser started as a side-hustle with a Reddit post.
• Fundraising from scratch and how Podchaser recently closed on a $1.65 million seed round.
• Why Bradley is excited to be heading Podchaser and how fundraising is changing his views on money.

Show notes: http://www.inspiredmoney.fm/131

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Mentioned in this episode:

• Podchaser.com
• Twitter
• Podchaser raises $1.65M in round with prominent Louisville investors
• Rocketreach
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