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Learn what VCs actually want, from a founder who’s raised $1B
Thursday, August 20, 2026
Sasha Orloff, founder and CEO of Puzzle, discussed investor expectations in an appearance on the podcast Build Mode with host Isabelle Johannessen. Orloff has raised $1 billion in funding. The discussion covered financial management practices that affect fundraising outcomes, including data accuracy and cash runway planning.
