The Story The Dating Ring founders enter the turbulent world of fundraising and it’s nothing like they imagine. They get an offer on demo day, but one that forces them to make a difficult decision. The following weeks are full of exhilarating success, crushing rejection, and tough questions -- including ones they have to ask themselves. Emma writes about a bad experience with an investor. A new gossip app called Secret stirs up controversy. And Lauren gets some advice that leads her to a humbling realization about the company's future. And, in just a few weeks, we'll be launching a new show here at Gimlet Media. Check out the promo here! 

The Facts

Our iTunes artwork was illustrated by Cari Vander Yacht. Check out her work at www.carivanderyacht.com Our theme song was written and performed by Mark Phillips. Season two of Startup features brand new original music, written and performed by our own John Delore along with his band mates, Jordan Scanella, Sam Merrick and Isamu McGregor, Jon LaDeau, and Dominic Fallacaro.