Fundraising Faults: The Uncomfortable Truths, Divorcing Your Investors, and Healthy Exits - Part 2 with Evolytes

How do you balance strong leadership with vulnerability? What does maintaining harmony in a team full of diverse opinions take, especially when everyone is passionate about the mission? 

In this episode, we continue our deep dive into the world of Evolytes, the innovative math learning platform that’s changing the game in education. I’m joined by Mathieu Skulason and Iris E. Gisladottir, the brilliant minds behind Evolytes, as we explore the nuances of leadership, team dynamics, and the realities of startup life.

 

In Part 1, we discussed the origins of Evolytes and how Mathieu and Iris turned a simple idea into a powerful educational tool. 

In Part 2, we delve into their strategies to foster a strong team culture, make tough product decisions, and choose the right investors. Whether you’re building a startup or looking to improve your leadership skills, this episode is filled with valuable insights and practical advice.

In this episode, you will learn about:

• How to foster a team culture where challenging ideas is encouraged and valued
• the art of balancing firmness and flexibility in leadership decisions
• uncomfortable truths about fundraising, finding the right investors, and fueling growth
• strategies for managing high workload and expectations in a growing startup
• an essential key to long-term success

Stay safe and #standwithukraine,

 

Anna

 

Resources:

Connect with Mathieu: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mathieuskulason/ 

Connect with Iris: https://www.linkedin.com/in/iriseg/ 

Learn more about Evolytes: https://www.evolytes.com/ 

Join the free yoga classes I teach every Monday and Thursday: https://annaliebel.as.me/lytmorning 

Book a Mindshifting Intensive: https://annaliebel.as.me/strategycall 

Support Ukraine: https://u24.gov.ua/