In this episode, we sit down with the founder of TrulyMadly, India's most trusted dating app, to explore the startup journey, fundraising pitfalls, growth hacks, and how TrulyMadly is solving the trust problem in Indian online dating.

We dive deep into:

- Competing with global giants like Tinder and Bumble.

- How compatibility scores and trust-based algorithms changed the game.

- The dark side of fake profiles and how TrulyMadly tackled it.

- Fundraising regrets and the decision to stay profitable.

- Building a brand people actually trust in a highly sensitive market.

Whether you’re a founder, product builder, or just curious about the business of love.This episode is packed with insights. Watch the full episode on @FundsAndFounders

Timestamps:

00:00 - Intro

01:23 - The European backpacking trip that changed everything

03:39 - Early career: From payments to dating

06:35 - Building a product for Indian singles

09:03 - How TrulyMadly started

12:10 - Solving the dating trust problem in India

15:12 - TrulyMadly vs Tinder: What makes us different

17:30 - Revenue vs Users: The real startup pivot

20:02 - Fundraising mistakes & hard lessons

22:25 - Branding, logo, and product-market fit

25:47 - Compatibility scoring & TrulyMadly algorithm

28:10 - Marriage success stories from TrulyMadly

30:17 - Why TrulyMadly charges users (and why it works)

33:50 - Dealing with fake reviews and app store ratings

36:04 - The importance of frugal innovation

39:00 - Final thoughts, rapid fire & what’s next

In this episode, we dive deep into a candid conversation with a founder who shares how he stumbled into consulting, earned a year's salary in a single month, and built impactful startups straight out of college. From building websites for the price of a cigarette to launching mobile products before the smartphone wave, this is a raw and relatable story for every aspiring entrepreneur and product builder. 🚀 Watch the full episode

@FundsAndFounders

Snehil shares:

• Accidental path to consulting
• Lessons from early startup hustle
• Building in college with zero backup
• Launching India's first e-commerce mobile app
• Conviction-led product building in the matrimony space

Timestamps: 00:00:01 – Introduction to the Guest 00:20:10 – Earning a year’s salary in one month 00:21:10 – How I accidentally became a consultant 00:23:52 – Building websites during college 00:28:41 – Balancing college with side hustles 00:33:23 – Inspiration from "Pirates of Silicon Valley" 00:40:04 – Realizing the power of getting businesses online 00:44:49 – Building India's first mobile e-commerce site 00:50:00 – Why service businesses can hold you back 00:55:06 – Building trust in online matrimony platforms

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How I Hacked College Admissions to get Into Top schools!

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• In this episode of Fundsandfounders, we sit down with Anthony Berryhill, the founder of Elite College Hacker, to discuss the insider secrets of elite college admissions. Anthony shares his personal journey from growing up in New Orleans' Lower Ninth Ward to getting into Stanford and Yale, and how he now helps students from diverse backgrounds navigate the college admissions process.
• 🔹 How do top schools really choose applicants?
• 🔹 What are the biggest mistakes students make in their applications?
• 🔹 How is AI and tech changing the admissions industry?
• 🔹 How can students stand out beyond grades and test scores?
• If you’re a student, parent, or entrepreneur looking to understand the evolving landscape of college admissions, this episode is packed with insights, strategies, and practical advice.
• **** Timestamps:
• 📌 00:00 - Intro to the episode
• 📌 00:14 - Meet Anthony Berryhill & his company Elite College Hacker
• 📌 01:10 - How Anthony’s journey started: From at-risk youth to Ivy League success
• 📌 02:55 - The school-to-prison pipeline & how he escaped it
• 📌 06:06 - The power of debate & how it changed his life
• 📌 09:11 - What top schools REALLY look for in applicants
• 📌 14:39 - The biggest mistakes students make in applications
• 📌 20:44 - How he built Elite College Hacker from a side hustle to a business
• 📌 25:24 - Is college still worth it? How the industry is changing
• 📌 32:36 - How students can stand out in Ivy League admissions
• 📌 39:50 - The red flags when hiring a college admissions consultant
• 📌 48:56 - Where the real opportunities are in the college admissions industry
• 📌 58:04 - The best resources for college admissions success
• 📌 1:06:37 - Final thoughts & how to reach out to Anthony
• Connect with Anthony: 📧 Email: Anthony@elitecollegehacker.com
• 🌐 Website: www.elitecollegehacker.com
• 📱 LinkedIn: Anthony Berryhill
• 🔔 **Subscribe @fundsandfounders for more insights on entrepreneurship, funding, and business success!
• #CollegeAdmissions #EliteSchools #Stanford #Yale #IvyLeague #Entrepreneurship #AdmissionsConsulting #Fundsandfounders**