From NFL Wide Receiver to Startup Founder and CEO - Kevin Jurovich (Circles) - S2 Ep1

In this episode of Explore, I sat down with Kevin Jurovich, the CEO and founder of Circles📱an app that helps you find the right places at the right time.Kevin is also a former NFL Athlete, he was a Wide Receiver and played for the Philadelphia Eagles, Chicago Bears, and San Francisco 49ers.We discussed Kevin's journey from playing in the NFL to raising $300k in a seed round at Circles. We talked about his sports mindset and how that helps him succeed in the startup world, the challenges of being a first-time founder and the importance of having a stellar product and user base before deciding on a revenue strategy. 🚀Kevin also shared some important lessons for startups founders that he learned throughout his journey, such as how to raise your first round, the need to be creative in the early stages and the importance of trusting your early team members.Tune in to hear Kevin's fascinating story! Learn more about Explore : Follow on LinkedIn 🌐: ⁠⁠⁠Hugo Rauch | LinkedIn⁠Learn more about Kevin : Follow on LinkedIn 🌐: Kevin JurovichTimestamp : 0:00 Introduction and Welcome01:02 Kevin's Journey: From Childhood Dreams to NFL02:26 Overcoming Challenges and Embracing Change05:24 Transition from NFL to Corporate World07:56 Becoming a Financial Advisor and Discovering the Startup World16:04 The Birth of Circles: A New Venture18:24 Building a Team and Embracing the Startup Culture20:25 Fundraising Journey and Challenges24:52 Pitch Deck and Initial Funding25:48 Challenges of a Non-Technical Co-Founder26:46 Building an App: The Right Approach28:21 Protecting Your Startup Idea30:23 The Evolution of Circles App34:49 The Future of Circles: Expansion and Monetization46:58 The Journey of a Startup Influencer This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit climateventuresvco2.substack.com