AdvancingVC Live Podcast with Meka Asonye of First Round and Networking

​🎙️ Live Podcast Interview: Meka Asonye on Early-Stage Growth and Go-to-Market Truths

​Join us for an exclusive live podcast recording featuring Meka Asonye, Partner at First Round, and one of the most thoughtful voices in early-stage investing when it comes to go-to-market strategy, founder support, and building startups from Day 0.

​Agenda:

• ​2:30 -3 PM: Networking

• ​3 - 4 PM: Live Podcast with Meka Asonye

• ​4 - 4:30 PM: Networking

​About Our Guest:
Meka Asonye is a Partner at First Round and a former operator who knows the earliest stages of startup growth from the inside out. From building Stripe’s Startup/SMB sales org during its hypergrowth years to leading a 100+ person global revenue team at Mixpanel, Meka brings a rare blend of tactical knowledge and strategic insight. He’s especially passionate about helping technical founders lay the right commercial foundation from the very beginning.

​Whether it's fine-tuning pricing, hiring the first sales rep, or understanding product-market fit, Meka’s seen what works—and what doesn't—across multiple stages and industries.

​What to Expect:
Meka combines deep GTM expertise with a down-to-earth approach. Expect practical insights, early-stage advice founders can actually use, and sharp takes on how underestimated builders can win by playing the long game.

​Hosted by:

• ​Tim Hsia, Context Ventures - Army Officer-turned VC, who Invests in military veteran founders and consumer startups.

• ​Dev Chandra, Startup Intros - Navy Officer who helps early-stage founders find the right investors through AI and data.

• ​AdvancingVC - Podcast hosted by Tim Hsia featuring convos with top VCs, LPs, and founders to talk all things VC.

​Whether you're a founder seeking funding, an investor looking for insights, or simply curious about the startup ecosystem, this is a rare opportunity to hear from one of venture capital's most experienced and successful practitioners.