6 Business Questions Every Founder Is Asking, Answered Live

We Put Ourselves on the Spot So You Don't Have To | Live Q&A from Austin, TX

We took the stage at Future Summit in Austin, Texas in front of hundreds of incredible women entrepreneurs and opened it all the way up. No filter, no script — just real questions from real founders and the honest answers you actually need to hear. From pitching investors to scaling past your revenue ceiling, this one is packed with tactical, no-BS advice.

In this episode, we cover:
- 💡 How to pitch investors when you don't have traction yet — and what to do instead
- 📈 Why your business model might have a revenue ceiling and how to break through it
- 🏗️ Whether to build your product or your audience first
- 💸 The biggest money mistake Marina made in year one (a $30K lesson)
- 🤝 How to find a co-founder who actually aligns with your values
- 👊 How to beat imposter syndrome — including what Martha Stewart had to say about it
- 🎟️ How to run profitable events no matter your budget

✨ Tune in to learn how to date with clarity and call in connection that actually feels good.

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