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Funded, Now What?!

Funded, Now What?!

By: Andrew Lee Miller
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Funded, Now What?! is the only podcast where startup founders who've recently raised millions of dollars get live, no-fluff growth and marketing advice from 20-year startup marketing expert Andrew Lee Miller (@andrewstartups). Each episode delivers a front-row seat to real founders navigating real post-raise challenges, and Andrew drops tactical strategies they (and you) can use to grow faster, smarter, and leaner. If you’re a startup founder figuring out how to grow your company, this is your free weekly session with a fractional CMO who’s scaled dozens of VC-backed startups to 8–9 figures. Want to hire Andrew to help your startup? Meet with him here: https://calendly.com/growthexpertz/letschat Follow Andrew on Linkedin: www.linkedin.com/in/andrewstartupsAndrew Lee Miller Economics Leadership Management & Leadership Marketing Marketing & Sales
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  • Episode 39: How Menos AI is Transforming Hedge Fund Intelligence With Junchen Wu
    Nov 5 2025
    In this episode of Funded, Now What?!, host Andrew Lee Miller sits down with Dr. Junchen Wu, Founder and CEO of MenosAI, an agentic AI platform revolutionizing how hedge funds and financial institutions make decisions. Menos AI brings intelligence, automation, and clarity to one of the most complex industries on earth, hedge fund investing. With deep experience in finance, data, and AI, Dr. Wu and his team are on a mission to simplify financial workflows, increase transparency, and turn information overload into precision insights that actually drive returns. In this conversation, Andrew and Dr. Wu dive into: ✅ The rise of agentic AI and its impact on hedge fund efficiency ✅ How AI can automate and enhance decision-making in finance ✅ The challenges of founder–market fit and fundraising in fintech ✅ Navigating compliance, data privacy, and institutional trust ✅ Tactical marketing and content strategies for B2B growth ✅ Why clarity beats complexity in both investing and messaging This episode is packed with practical insights for fintech founders, AI innovators, and anyone scaling a B2B company in a regulated, data-heavy space. Funded, Now What?! is the startup podcast that teaches you marketing. It’s the only show where recently funded founders get expert-level, no-fluff growth advice from 20-year startup marketing veteran Andrew Lee Miller. Each episode dives into how founders raised millions — and then delivers tactical, actionable strategies on how to spend it to scale smarter and faster. Whether you’re just starting or already scaling, Funded, Now What?! gives you the playbook for turning capital into traction. Listen now at: www.growthexpertz.com/podcast Andrew Lee Miller is a 3x-exited startup marketing expert, global growth consultant, and founder of GrowthExpertz — a leading fractional growth consultancy helping early-stage startups scale efficiently without bloated full-time costs. With two decades of experience, Andrew has helped over 100 startups achieve 8–9 figure valuations through growth strategy, GTM execution, and content-driven marketing. Learn more at: www.growthexpertz.com Menos AI is pioneering a new era of AI-driven investing. Their mission is to simplify complex financial systems, turning data noise into actionable intelligence for hedge funds and asset managers. Built by a veteran team of PhDs, financial experts, and AI innovators, Menos AI believes that less complexity leads to more impact. Discover more at: www.menos.ai Learn more about how Andrew helps startups scale at www.andrewstartups.com Grab Andrew's book: www.startupgrowthbook.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    56 mins
  • Episode 38: Telematics 2.0 — Redefining Driver Behavior and Insurance with AI with InsureVision Founder & CEO Mark Miller
    Oct 10 2025
    In this episode of Funded, Now What?!, host Andrew Lee Miller sits down with Mark Miller (no relation, that we know of), the Founder and CEO of InsureVision — a UK-based startup pioneering the next generation of driver analytics and insurance intelligence through what Mark calls Telematics 2.0. InsureVision uses cutting-edge AI to analyze how drivers interact with the road — not just what they do behind the wheel. This new level of data insight allows insurance companies to price risk more accurately, improve underwriting, and enhance fleet safety — creating a seismic shift in how the industry thinks about behavior, data, and trust. In this episode, Mark breaks down: ✅ How InsureVision is using AI to redefine risk modeling ✅ Why understanding driver behavior, not just vehicle data, is the next frontier ✅ The evolution from telematics to Telematics 2.0 ✅ How fleet intelligence impacts underwriting and claims ✅ The startup challenges of selling innovation into conservative industries And, as always, Andrew dives in with strategic, post-funding growth advice tackling how B2B founders in “traditional” industries can build credibility, message their value, and launch smart go-to-market strategies that actually land customers. Whether you’re in AI, insurance, or any data-driven B2B startup, this episode offers rare insight into how to position breakthrough technology in an old-school industry — and scale it effectively. Funded, Now What?! is the only startup podcast where recently funded founders get expert-level, no-fluff growth advice from 20-year startup marketing veteran Andrew Lee Miller. Each episode dives into how they raised millions — then delivers tactical strategies on how to spend it to scale smarter and faster. If you’re a founder figuring out how to turn funding into traction, this podcast is like having a fractional CMO inside your company — for free. 🎧 Listen to more episodes: www.growthexpertz.com/podcast 📧 Get in touch: andrew@growthexpertz.com Founded by Andrew Lee Miller, GrowthExpertz is a global fractional growth consultancy helping startups scale fast without bloated full-time costs. With 20 years of experience, 3 exits, and over 100 startup success stories, Andrew and his team provide hands-on expertise in marketing, growth strategy, and go-to-market execution. Learn more at www.growthexpertz.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    58 mins
  • How To Scale B2G Marketing With ContraVault Cofounder Isha Juneja
    Aug 20 2025
    In this episode of The Funded, Now What?! Podcast, Andrew Lee Miller sits down with Isha Juneja, Co-Founder of ContraVault to discuss how she and her team are building tools to empower creators and freelancers with smarter financial control. Isha shares her journey of co-founding ContraVault, the challenges of bringing a financial platform to life, and the insights she’s gained while serving independent workers in today’s changing economy. You’ll learn: -The story behind ContraVault and why it matters for freelancers and creators -How Isha and her team validated their idea and brought it to market -Lessons in fundraising, building early traction, and scaling responsibly -The importance of resilience and adaptability in the startup journey About the Show The GrowthExpertz Funded, Now What?! Podcast is where founders, marketers, and dreamers learn how to launch, grow, and scale startups from people who’ve been in the trenches. Each week, Andrew sits down with entrepreneurs, investors, and experts to unpack real stories and hard-won lessons that can help you on your journey. www.growthexpertz.com/podcast About GrowthExpertz The Startup Marketing Consultants You Deserve. Since 2016, GrowthExpertz has helped over 100 tech startups grow faster and spend smarter through expert marketing and growth consulting. Backed by nearly two decades of hands-on experience, we support founders at every stage—whether you're refining your strategy, building your team, or scaling execution. Ready to see what’s possible? Get in touch below or book a free, no-risk consultation to learn how we can help your startup grow. What do you have to lose? 👉 www.growthexpertz.com About Andrew Lee Miller Andrew is a startup marketing expert, angel investor, and global speaker who has spent 15+ years helping early-stage companies grow without relying on big budgets. Having driven three successful exits as Head of Marketing, Andrew now works with founders worldwide through GrowthExpertz, workshops, and his podcast. www.andrewstartups.com www.linkedin.com/in/andrewstartups Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    48 mins
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