He Raised $2.7M from Accel & Google — Here's What He Learned| BITS Indie Hackers

How do startups actually raise millions of dollars? In this episode of BITS Unscripted, we sit down with Aditya Thakur, Founder of Dodge AI, who raised $2.7 million in pre-seed funding led by Accel and Google. In this conversation, we discuss: • The journey of building Dodge AI • How the $2.7M funding came together • What investors look for in early-stage startups • Lessons from Silicon Valley startup culture • Building AI products that solve real enterprise problems • Mistakes founders should avoid • Advice for students and first-time entrepreneurs • The future of AI startups Whether you're a student, aspiring entrepreneur, startup founder, or simply curious about how venture-backed companies are built, this conversation offers practical insights into fundraising, product building, and the startup ecosystem. Guest: Aditya Thakur Founder, Dodge AI Hosted by: BITS Indie Hackers