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 Where founders meet investors. Host Chris Hines features early-stage companies raising capital and the emerging fund managers investing in them. Founders: Get discovered by 200+ active investors. Investors: Access committee-vetted deal flow and build LP fundraising credibility. Your next round starts here.Copyright Next Round Economie Politique et gouvernement
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    • Social Docket: Bridging Law and the Creator Economy

      Social Docket: Bridging Law and the Creator Economy
      Jan 23 2026
      Summary
      In this episode of Next Round Ready, host Chris welcomes Kameron Docket, the founder of Social Docket, an innovative platform aimed at providing AI-powered legal solutions for the creator economy. Kameron shares her unique journey as both a creator and a lawyer, highlighting the gaps she identified in the legal services available to content creators. With a decade of experience in the creator space and a law degree, she aims to make legal services more accessible and affordable for creators navigating contracts and legal complexities in their businesses.

      Kameron elaborates on the business model of Social Docket, which operates as a SaaS platform offering a subscription-based service and a usage-based model for contract analysis. She discusses the importance of understanding the creator's workflow and the need for specialized legal tools tailored to the unique challenges faced by content creators. The conversation also touches on Kameron's go-to-market strategy, which includes leveraging social media and hosting engaging events to build community and awareness around the platform. As she prepares for fundraising, Kameron emphasizes the long-term vision of expanding Social Docket's services to encompass the entire digital workforce, aiming to be the go-to legal resource for various professionals in the evolving digital landscape.



      Chapters
      00:00 Introduction to Kameron Docket
      01:32 The Problem Social Docket Solves
      05:48 Business Model and SaaS Structure
      09:30 Competitors and Market Positioning
      12:42 Go-to-Market Strategy and Community Engagement
      17:52 Fundraising Journey and Investor Insights
      20:25 Long-Term Vision for Social Docket


      Founders: https://founders.nextroundready.vc
      YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BDKzQtYCnXA&list=PL7dNehsr0g-63d2lG8UHP6s31_rFY6_O5
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      23 min
    • The Harsh Truth of Venture Capital w/ Ron Wiener

      The Harsh Truth of Venture Capital w/ Ron Wiener
      Jan 22 2026
      The conversation with Ron covers a wide range of topics related to startup funding, venture capital, and the challenges faced by both founders and VCs. Ron's insights provide valuable perspectives on the realities of startup funding, the importance of realistic expectations, and the significance of experience and mentorship in the startup journey. The conversation covers the arrogance of founders, the right approach to VCs, the importance of customer discovery, understanding customer needs, the concept of painkiller vs. vitamin, the role of the CEO in a startup, transitioning from founder to CEO, understanding venture scale, and work-life balance in entrepreneurship.

      Takeaways
      - Serial entrepreneurship
      - Realistic expectations for funding Customer discovery is crucial
      - Understanding venture scale is important for startups
      - The role of the CEO in a startup
      - Maintaining work-life balance in entrepreneurship

      Chapters
      00:00 Introduction and Venture Mechanics
      05:01 VC Meeting Realities
      10:34 Effective VC Meetings
      15:55 Startup Leadership and Risk
      21:21 Serial Entrepreneurship and Startup Resilience
      26:55 The Right Way to Approach VCs
      32:03 Talking to Ideal Customers
      41:05 The CEO as a Temporary Position
      47:17 The First Investor in the Company


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      55 min
    • The Essential Guide to Startup Legalities w/ Marla Miller 9to5 Legal Docs

      The Essential Guide to Startup Legalities w/ Marla Miller 9to5 Legal Docs
      Jan 21 2026
      In this conversation, Chris and Marla Miller discuss the often-overlooked legal challenges faced by startup founders. Marla shares her journey from international tax law to helping early-stage startups navigate their legal needs. They explore the importance of proper legal documentation, the significance of intellectual property, and the necessity of co-founder agreements. The discussion also touches on the role of AI in legal services and the value of human interaction in legal advice. Marla emphasizes the common pitfalls founders encounter, such as not documenting agreements and giving away too much equity too soon. The episode concludes with resources for founders to better manage their legal needs.

      Chapters
      00:00 Introduction to Legal Challenges for Startups
      02:50 The Importance of Legal Documentation
      06:03 Intellectual Property Essentials
      09:03 Navigating Co-Founder Agreements
      11:57 The Role of AI in Legal Services
      14:46 The Value of Human Interaction in Legal Advice
      17:44 Common Legal Pitfalls for Founders
      20:49 Conclusion and Resources for Founders


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      21 min
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