48: No dice
Jan 27, 2026
In this episode, we debrief a not-quite-right funding program (and a rejection that honestly saved us time), share encouraging momentum on Project Rendezvous, and get into full pre-conference mode for AIME in Melbourne - flights, accommodation, banner logistics, meeting bookings, and the lead capture tool build.
Chapters
In this episode, we cover:
- (00:00) - Intro - wedding prep and what’s on this week
- (07:01) - Funding chat - rejected for the first interview and why it wasn’t a fit
- (10:15) - Project Rendezvous update - signs are positive (and it could change everything)
- (14:25) - Marinus check-in - timelines, sponsors, and expectations
- (15:23) - Lead capture tool progress - backend done, frontend next
- (18:36) - AIME prep - flights, accom, and the Melbourne plan
- (21:26) - Credit card points - Amex without spending beyond your means
- (23:25) - Booth logistics - banner arrives and meeting booking portal opens
- (26:00) - No dice - supplier drama, refunds, and the Alibaba pivot
- (29:30) - 75 hard vs 75 medium - fitness updates, shin splints, and staying consistent
In this episode, we cover:
- Why the accelerator style funding program wasn’t a fit (10 weeks in-office with no guarantee)
- A positive update on Project Rendezvous and what “long-term partner” could mean
- Catching up with Marinus ahead of their May conference and sponsor scale (60+ exhibitors)
- Progress on the sponsor lead capture tool - backend done, frontend next
- Whether the lead capture tool should become a separate app
- AIME conference prep - flights, accommodation, bikes, and daily walking plans
- Applying for an Amex to earn points on business spend (without spending beyond your means)
- Banner arrived - and it’s way heavier than expected
- Meeting booking portal opened and how we’ll approach outreach
- The dice order saga, the refund, and switching to Alibaba for cheaper dice
- 75 hard vs 75 medium updates - plus shin splints, walking plans, and diet tweaks
- Expect a candid, behind-the-scenes look at what it really takes to launch a B2B SaaS company from scratch – completely bootstrapped.
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