Funded, Now What?!

Episode 56: Is this $6m startup the future of Marketing?

August 3, 2026·43 min
Episode Description from the Publisher

What if every marketing agency could hire an AI-powered digital workforce? What You'll Learn: In Episode 56 of Funded, Now What?!, Andrew Lee Miller sits down with Jason Hu, Founder & CEO of Nexad, to discuss how AI-native workflows are changing the future of marketing. Instead of replacing agencies, Nexad helps marketing teams automate repetitive execution while allowing humans to focus on strategy, creativity, and client relationships. Jason also explains why Nexad built its own internal marketing agency to improve its product through real-world experience. The conversation explores startup fundraising, AI adoption, marketing automation, founder-led growth, conferences, GEO, SEO, PR, and Andrew's latest startup marketing playbook. • Why AI should augment marketers instead of replacing them • How Nexad built an internal marketing agency to accelerate product development • Why human insight remains the biggest competitive advantage in marketing • Startup lessons for building products around customer workflows • How founders can dominate emerging categories using PR, GEO, and thought leadership • Why conferences, LinkedIn, and AI search remain powerful growth channels Featured Guest Jason Hu Founder & CEO, Nexad 🌐 https://nex.ad/ 🔗 https://www.linkedin.com/in/qitian-hu/ About the Show Funded, Now What?! is the world's leading podcast for startup founders and growth leaders. Hosted by Andrew Lee Miller, the show explores how venture-backed startups scale after raising capital. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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