In this episode, we sit down with Andrés Ornelas Vargas, founder of Verve, to discuss his journey from 150 investor conversations to closing a $2.2M round. Andrés dives into the challenges of breaking through preconceptions, the lessons learned from crafting the perfect pitch, and the personal story behind Verve's mission to revolutionize dietary management. He also shares how his analytical mindset both helped and hindered him during the fundraising process, and why persistence and adaptability ultimately made all the difference. A must-listen for any founder navigating the ups and downs of fundraising.