The Badass CEO

Robyn O’Brien of RePlant Capital Going from finance to non-profits, Robyn O’Brien is the epitome of a badass CEO. She is a nationally recognized leader in the food industry and is the co-founder of rePlant Capital. While managing rePlant, she also runs her non-profit, Allergy Kids Foundation, focused on bringing awareness to the need for transparency in our food supply, and that’s not where it ends; she is also the author of The Unhealthy Truth. Robyn is a true entrepreneur who is always hustling and fighting for what she believes, even if it puts her in the crosshairs of some of the most extensive food and agriculture companies. LISTEN TO THE FULL EPISODE HERE AND DON’T FORGET TO SUBSCRIBE Episode Contents: From Finance to the Food Industry and Non-Profits Early Resistance From The Food Industry Surround Yourself With Smarter People Links From Finance to the Food Industry and Non-Profits Robyn, thank you so much for coming on today. I'm so excited to talk to you because you are th...

Photographer: William Iven | Source: Unsplash Have you thought about raising capital for your business, but the process seems daunting? Your instinct is to secure a bank loan, but this may not be an option for you because banks want loans secured by a personal asset. You will need to seek capital from other people or companies. There is a process that every scalable business goes through to raise money, which I will explain here for you. Typically at the beginning of your business journey, a lot, if not most of the funding is coming from you or your loved ones. This initial funding allows you to get the business off the ground, create some marketing materials, and secure sales to show investors. After the Friends and Family Round, which is self-funding and small investments from friends, family, mentors, and a proven track record, you are ready to start a seed round. DEVELOPMENT STAGE Seed Round: A seed round refers to the initial round in which a few investors, typically angel in...