In this episode of the Rise N Shine podcast, the hosts delve into the story of Series, a new professional networking platform founded by two Yale undergraduates. They discuss how the founders secured a $3.1 million pre-seed funding in just two weeks by addressing the frustrations with existing platforms like LinkedIn, which prioritize vanity metrics over genuine connections. The hosts explore Series' unique approach, including its "AI friends" designed to facilitate targeted introductions and its focus on real-world collaboration rather than endless scrolling. They also analyze the factors contributing to the rapid funding round, the challenges Series faces in scaling and monetization, and the potential for its model to shift the focus of digital tools towards real-world utility.
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