Get Authentic with Marques Ogden

How To Raise Venture Capital with Authenticity and Transparency, with Sarah Romanko of Geek Ventures!

May 12, 2026·25 min
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 https://www.youtube.com/@GetAuthenticwithMarquesOgden In this episode of the Get Authentic with Marques Ogden Podcast, host Marques Ogden sits down with venture capital leader and Associate at Geek Ventures, Sarah Romanko. “How To Raise Venture Capital with Authenticity and Transparency, with Sarah Romanko of Geek Ventures!” In this insightful and educational conversation, Sarah Romanko breaks down the world of venture capital and what founders need to understand when raising funding in today’s competitive landscape. She shares how authenticity and transparency play a critical role in building trust with investors, along with practical guidance on what venture capital firms truly look for in early-stage founders. If you are an entrepreneur, startup founder, or business professional looking to raise capital and scale your business with integrity, this episode is for you. Connect with Sarah Romanko:  Geek Ventures: Geek Ventureshttps://geek.vcSarah Romanko Associate (https://geek.vc/team/sarah-romanko)  Subscribe to Get Authentic with Marques Ogden:  https://www.youtube.com/@GetAuthenticwithMarquesOgden Follow Get Authentic for inspiration, leadership insights, and personal growth strategies.  Website: https://marquesogden.com/  Instagram:   @GetAuthenticOfficial (http://getauthenticofficial/)  Podcast: Get Authentic with Marques Ogden – Apple Podcasts (https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/get-authentic-with-marques-ogden/id1633323257) This communication is provided for educational and informational purposes only. The views and opinions expressed are those of the program participants and do not necessarily reflect the views of Ogden Ventures or Marques Ogden. The material is not intended as personalized advice or recommendations for your individual situation. You should consider consulting with your own professional advisor before making any decisions. Marques Ogden and Ogden Ventures provide insights and strategies for personal growth, leadership, and business development, but do not offer investment, legal, or financial advice. For further information on our programs and services, please visit www.marquesogden.com (http://www.marquesogden.com/). Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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