How Boardy Raised $8M on Its Own Platform with Founder Andrew D'Souza (Just Go Grind Episode #368)
JUL 19, 202552 MIN
How Boardy Raised $8M on Its Own Platform with Founder Andrew D'Souza (Just Go Grind Episode #368)
JUL 19, 202552 MIN
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Episode 368: Justin Gordon interviews Andrew D'Souza, Founder and CEO of Boardy, an AI Super Connector that helps you get the right introduction at the right time. Boardy raised an $8M seed round early in 2025, just months after announcing a $3M pre-seed round. Learn more about Boardy: https://www.boardy.ai/ Watch this episode and others on YouTube. Thank you to our sponsor, Relay Human Cloud! Find your next team member in minutes with Relay Human Cloud. Offshore talent, in Relay Human Cloud's offices, dedicated to you. Save up to 75% on labor costs while improving the quality of life for your team. Use code LAGRIND for $500 off every resource every year. Learn more about Relay Human Cloud: https://www.relayhumancloud.com/ --- Connect with Justin: Twitter: https://x.com/justingordon212 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/justingordon8/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/justincharlesgordon/ --- What Justin is working on: Just Go Grind Newsletter: https://www.justgogrind.com/subscribe The LA Grind Local Newsletter: https://thelagrind.beehiiv.com/subscribe Newsletter Founder Course & Community: https://newsletterfounder.com/ Running (Strava): https://www.strava.com/athletes/52394979 Hiring: https://partnerslink.athyna.com/pod Scouting: https://headline.com/
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