How Rahul Vohra (Founder of Superhuman) raised $110M to compete with Gmail

In this episode of the podcast, Rahul Vohra, the founder and CEO of Superhuman, shares insights from his fundraising journey. He breaks down how he raised a total of $4.1 million through unconventional methods, starting with pre-seed and seed rounds that involved various angel investors, followed by a significant backing from First Round Capital. Vohra highlights the value of attracting "true believers" who resonate with the vision, rather than just chasing large institutional funds right off the bat. He also discusses his clever use of a waitlist to enhance product quality and boost customer retention, noting that this approach works best for truly innovative products. The episode wraps up with valuable fundraising tips for founders and Vohra's own experiences as he transitions into venture capital investing.