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Build Mode: Inside the Fundraise

Startup fundraising is harder than ever, and Season 3 of Build Mode is here to help. Whether you’re raising a seed round, preparing for Series A, pitching venture capital firms, negotiating a term sheet, or exploring alternatives to VC funding, this season is packed with practical advice from founders and investors who have successfully navigated…

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July 6, 2026

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Hosted by TechCrunch Startup Battlefield Editor Isabelle Johannessen, Build Mode is the TechCrunch podcast where founders, investors, and startup operators share honest conversations about what it really takes to build and finance a company. This season features Charles Hudson (Precursor Ventures), Andrew Dai (Elorian), Ashley Tyrner-Dolce (FarmboxRx), Kristina Subbotina (Lexsy AI), Sydney Sykes (NVIDIA), Xavier Chi (Mbodi), Jack Groetzinger (SeatGeek), Sasha Orloff (Puzzle), Everette Taylor (Kickstarter), Manan Mehta (Unshackled Ventures), Julia Hartz (Eventbrite), and more. Together, they cover topics including avoiding down rounds, raising capital in today’s venture market, working with corporate venture capital, crowdfunding, startup financial readiness, fundraising as an immigrant founder, IPO lessons, and how to deliver a winning startup pitch.

If you’re an entrepreneur, startup founder, investor, or operator looking for actionable fundraising advice, this season is your playbook. New episodes begin July 9 and release every week on YouTube, Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and wherever you listen to podcasts. Subscribe now and learn how to raise capital, grow your startup, and build with confidence.

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Your Q&A Can’t Save a Bad Pitch

Demetri Maxim thought the Q&A was where he could really win investors over. Then he realized: if you lose them during the pitch, they may never ask the questions that let you shine. Hear what Demetri learned from pitching Nephrogen at Startup Battlefield on the latest Build Mode with Dr. Eike Gerhardt.

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September 5, 2026

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Demetri Maxim thought the Q&A was where he could really win investors over.

Then he realized: if you lose them during the pitch, they may never ask the questions that let you shine.

Hear what Demetri learned from pitching Nephrogen at Startup Battlefield on the latest Build Mode with Dr. Eike Gerhardt.

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John Ternus Takes Over Apple

Tim Cook had the unenviable job of following Steve Jobs. Now John Ternus has to follow Cook, and he’s taking over an Apple that looks very different from the one Cook inherited. Equity asks what Ternus’ product background could mean for Apple, and how he’ll balance hardware, services, and the company’s push into AI.

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September 5, 2026

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Tim Cook had the unenviable job of following Steve Jobs. Now John Ternus has to follow Cook, and he’s taking over an Apple that looks very different from the one Cook inherited.

Equity asks what Ternus’ product background could mean for Apple, and how he’ll balance hardware, services, and the company’s push into AI.

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I Went Shopping For My Ultimate Smart Home of the Future

From robot arms to bumper cars, I found the best home tech I’d put inside my smart home of the future You can find the products mentioned in this article linked below Commerce Link *CNET may get a commission on these offers Link to CNET article: Read more about X on CNET.com: YouTube Chapters 00:00…

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September 5, 2026

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From robot arms to bumper cars, I found the best home tech I’d put inside my smart home of the future

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00:00 – Introduction: IFA Smart Home Overview
00:30 – Home Theater
01:00 – Smart Lights
01:15 – Home Brewing Machine
01:40 – Xiaomi Smart Home
03:40 – Pool Cleaner & Lawn Mower
04:35 – Bumper Cars
04:45 – Robotic Arm
05:20 – Smart Litter Box
05:45 – Smart Bird Feeder
05:56 – Power Solutions
06:17 – Final Thoughts

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