Greg Connolly, founder of Trifecta Nutrition and now CEO of Kora Power, joins Mark Haney to share his top 3 secrets to raising capital, scaling startups, and disrupting massive industries.
In this episode, Greg breaks down how he built a $500M brand, why he left it to launch Kora Power, and how he's bringing smart energy tech into your home. Whether you're a founder raising your first round or a seasoned entrepreneur navigating scale, Greg’s insights on startup funding, building advisory boards, using AI to outlearn the competition, and managing investor relationships are pure gold.
🔑 You’ll learn:
• How to raise millions using warm intros and smart tools like Carta
• Why Greg left Trifecta to reinvent the energy market with Kora Power
• The biggest mistakes founders make when fundraising
• Why every pitch is a sales process — and how to win it
• How AI is transforming startup strategy, product dev, and capital raises
👉 Don’t miss this one — especially if you're building or investing in the future of clean tech, energy, or early-stage startups.
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