How He Raised Over $7M from investors like Bling Capital and Sam Altman

Default Global Podcast: Navigating Global Expansion, Remote Teams, and International Talent

What does it take to have Sam Altman as an investor❓
In this episode, we sit down with Tyler Maloney, CEO of TeachMe.To, a company revolutionizing how people master new skills—from sports to music.
With the support of top investors like Sam Altman and Bling Capital, TeachMe.To has skyrocketed, achieving tenfold growth in just one year, raising $5 million in seed funding, and securing over $25 million across all of Tyler’s ventures.

Key Takeaways:

1. Retention is Key for Marketplace Growth: Demand-side and supply-side retention are crucial metrics for TeachMe.To.
2. Strategic Fundraising Process: During the $5 million seed round, Tyler and his team ran their tightest fundraising process yet, speaking to 70-100 investors in just two weeks and closing the round within three to four weeks.
3. On-Trend vs. Off-Trend Business: He discussed the difference between being on-trend (like AI) versus off-trend (marketplaces), explaining that being off-trend requires much more solid early-stage metrics to overcome scepticism from investors.
4. Building Relationships with Investors: Treat investors as advisors, not bosses.

🔊 Tune in as we explore his entrepreneurial journey, uncover the strategies behind his rapid success, and learn what it takes to secure top-tier investors.
Tyler Maloney on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tyler-maloney-4612b480/
Episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/nmiN-VJeBSo

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