What does it really take to raise money, find product-market fit, and build a startup worth acquiring in 2026?

In this episode, we are joined by Susan Ho, an entrepreneur, startup advisor, and former founder who built and exited travel-tech startup Journy to Hopper. shares the lessons she learned building Journy from the ground up, raising capital, navigating the founder journey, and ultimately selling the company to Hopper.

We dive into the realities of startup fundraising, why founders get stuck in the "need traction to raise money, need money to get traction" cycle, and how today's founders can leverage personal branding and social media to accelerate growth.

If you're a founder struggling with growth, fundraising, or the emotional rollercoaster of building a business, this is a must-watch.

A candid conversation filled with real lessons, mindset shifts, and the kind of "mental therapy" every entrepreneur needs from time to time. 🚀

You will discover :

✅ How Susan raised capital for Journy in the early stages

✅ The biggest mistakes founders make when fundraising

✅ How to find product-market fit without burning cash

✅ How social media can accelerate growth for consumer apps

✅ The behind-the-scenes story of selling Journy to Hopper

✅ Advice for first-time founders raising money in today's market

Learn More:

Check out: www.theevolvedfounder.com

Follow Susan: https://www.instagram.com/susan_ho/