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Student loans, unexpected bills, and building credit. 😵💫 Managing personal finances feels like a full-time job. Trusting a personal finance platform with your information isn’t easy either. So when Reddit users asked, “Is Vola legit?”, Tushar Bagamane, Founder of Vola Finance, answered. He addressed customer concerns directly in their FAQ, proving that transparency is key to building trust. Hear how Tushar built a company grounded in trust and customer-focused solutions in today’s Coffee with a Founder episode with Beck Bamberger, PhD: https://lnkd.in/eqn5PZB4

PR sounds glamorous, right? Strategy, storytelling, media buzz, maybe even a Pinterest-worthy outfit. But anyone who's worked in PR, especially at a tech startup-focused agency, knows it's a mix of chaos, creativity, and strangely transferable life skills. At BAM, we're not just good at writing press releases. We're good at ... More here:https://hubs.la/Q03BFYT20

Tedious Excel sheet reviews, fire drills, and multi-million-dollar deals… Welcome to private equity due diligence. The slow, tedious process can make or break a deal. But Rohan Parikh, CFA, Founder of Keye (YC F24), is building AI software that helps PE teams uncover important insights faster. And those fire drills? Rohan doesn’t dread them — he thrives on them. Don’t miss today’s Coffee with a Founder episode with Beck Bamberger, PhD, to discover how this venture-backed founder is shaking up private equity processes: https://lnkd.in/gtRtdGYz

BAM has helped early-stage companies like Covenant and Knit make headlines with their funding news and, more importantly, use those moments to build lasting momentum. Whether you’ve just closed your seed round or raised your Series A, a well-crafted announcement can amplify credibility, attract talent, and spark investor and media interest. But only if it’s done right. Here are five essentials every startup should have in place before hitting “send” on their funding announcement: https://hubs.la/Q03B8XKf0

Major congratulations today to our BAMf client, Knit, and their entire team on their $16.1M Series A! 🎉 Hear from Co-founder and CEO, Aneesh Dhawan, below and get a peek at their researcher-driven AI platform in action. And read the exclusive story in Axios. 🔗 https://lnkd.in/dDHgK9X2

At 16, Aneesh Dhawan was running his first business. As a young founder, there’s a sense of pressure to stay ahead. Starting as an entrepreneur with no safety net, Aneesh embraced the grind, learning by doing and making mistakes. Why? He wanted to solve real problems. Fast forward to today, and as Co-Founder and CEO of Knit, he and his team announced $16.1 million in Series A funding, bringing their total funding to over $30 million! Want to know how it all went down? Tune in to his interview with Beck Bamberger, PhD, in today’s Coffee with a Founder episode: https://lnkd.in/gVhCNby3

Ramel Wallace has been building communities for years — from leading CreativeMornings/ San Diego chapter, growing his social media following, and as BAM's Senior Community Manager. Here’s something he's learned: most people are overthinking LinkedIn strategy when they should be focusing on simply showing up as themselves. Our previous blog talked about the big picture of using LinkedIn for brand building and lead generation. Today, Ramel J. Wallace, Sr. Community Manager lists the stuff he wishes someone shared when he was staring at a blank LinkedIn post wondering what to write. 11 tips for writing better LinkedIn posts here: https://hubs.la/Q03zCCM40

Why are we still wearing shoes that suck? Rob Gregg, Founder and CEO of STAND+, wasn’t motivated to develop a better shoe for athletes; he wanted to create a shoe for the people who actually run the world. The 16-hour shift workers and those working six days a week. Rob hacked the system from the ground up (literally), working with an Italian master craftsman and flipping the whole “just accept discomfort” mindset on its head. His insight for founders, operators, and anyone chasing audacious goals? 1. Solve real problems, not the ones you’re supposed to solve.  2. Build a team that’s a rowdy, passionate family instead of clones of yourself.  3. Stay humble, because when everyone’s going left, you go right. Check out Beck Bamberger’s interview with Rob in today’s Coffee with a Founder to learn about the importance of doing something different: https://lnkd.in/e4eTVYd7

Still think LinkedIn is just a digital resumé? 👀 In 2025, LinkedIn is one of the most powerful platforms for building trust. It rewards high-value content and has become the go-to space for journalists seeking sources for their stories. If you’re not showing up on LinkedIn with valuable insights and a clear point of view, you’re leaving visibility (and opportunity) on the table! We break down why LinkedIn matters more than ever and how to make the algorithm work for your brand in our latest blog post 👇 🔗 https://hubs.la/Q03z6ZtZ0

If you or someone you know is closing on a new home, beware. Real estate wire fraud costs hundreds of millions every year. Andy White, Ph.D., Founder and CEO of Closinglock, knows this firsthand. After his wife, a real estate agent, nearly fell victim to a fraud that could have cost homebuyers their life savings, Andy knew it was time to create a more innovative, secure way to handle real estate transactions. In this week’s Coffee with a Founder, Beck Bamberger, PhD, sits down with Andy to chat about how he transitioned from a machine learning chip designer to tackling the massive problem of real estate fraud. They dive into the tech behind Closinglock’s secure solutions, the role of AI in preventing fraud, and the challenges of building a venture-backed company in such a high-stakes environment. If you’ve ever navigated the chaos of buying a home or are on the hunt for a new one, this episode is a must-listen: https://lnkd.in/dXCur7tu