In this episode, I speak with Max Marchione, co-founder of Superpower, a trailblazing health-tech startup. Max walks us through his journey from Australia to San Francisco, his background in diverse fields, and his mission to revolutionize healthcare. We discuss Superpower’s goal to offer elite healthcare to all. Max shares his strategies for raising $6 million in pre-seed funding and amassing a 25,000-person waitlist. We dive into the marketing challenges and the role of emotional storytelling in building a brand. Max inspires future entrepreneurs with exclusive tips and advice.

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In this episode, Andrew chats with John Kim, CEO and founder of Paraform, a startup changing the recruitment industry through a unique recruiter marketplace. John shares the journey of their impressive growth, detailing their recent seed round and how customer satisfaction drives their success. He provides valuable insights into Paraform’s marketing strategies, including outbound and inbound tactics, emphasizing the importance of quality customer support over traditional referral programs. The conversation wraps up with exciting plans for future marketing strategies and the role of Paraform’s platform in their hiring process.

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"Funded Now What?" Podcast: Check out the podcast, and other episodes, for more in-depth conversations about startup journeys and innovative business models. Follow Andrew Miller, AndrewStartups and GrowthExpertz on LinkedIn, to stay connected with all things growth! Can't get enough of Andrew? Purchase his book, The Startup Growth Book, for exclusive startup marketing information.

Paraform's Website: Visit paraform.com to explore how Paraform connects companies with specialized recruiters to fill challenging positions.

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Sam Obletz, founder of Claim, joins Andrew to share how his social shopping app secured $4 million in funding. Claim matches Gen Z consumers with brands they love through linked credit cards and social habits. They discuss the power of warm introductions to investors, effective fundraising tactics, and strategies for engaging a young audience, especially college students, including Andrew's invaluable marketing advice based on his time at Tinder. Tune in for a captivating discussion packed with valuable insights for founders aiming to connect with the next generation of shoppers. Learn more about Claim Listen to more episodes of The Funded, Now What!? Podcast here How Andrew and the GrowthExpertz team help startups: Follow Andrew on LinkedIn: