
Vijay Rajendran has spent his career on the frontlines of global venture building, as a startup builder, founder, executive coach, author of The Funding Framework, and a leader within 500 Global, one of the most influential accelerator networks in the world.In this powerful GO4CEO conversation, Vijay breaks down what founders really need to succeed today, not just to raise capital, but to lead with clarity, scale with sustainability, and build companies that survive the turbulence of modern entrepreneurship.Inside this episode, we unpack:🚀 How Founders Can “Unlock the Leader Within”The mindset shifts that separate resilient CEOs from reactive entrepreneurs.💰 Raising Capital With ConfidenceVijay explains how to understand investor psychology, navigate term sheets, and pitch without sounding rehearsed or needy.🌎 Lessons From 500 Global & Silicon ValleyWhat founders around the world consistently get wrong and how to fix it.📈 The Startup System That Actually WorksHow to build a business beyond formulas and frameworks, using authenticity and long-term thinking.Vijay brings raw honesty, practical wisdom, and global insight to this episode making it a must-watch for founders, future CEOs, and anyone raising capital.If you're building, leading, or scaling… this episode will level up your approach instantly.➭ If you found this video valuable, give it a like.➭ If you know someone who needs to see it, share it.➭ Leave a comment below with your thoughts.➭ Add it to a playlist if you want to watch it later. ★☆★ SUBSCRIBE TO MY YOUTUBE CHANNEL: ★☆★• Click Here ➭ https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCY4OPMYLU-Bzl0AAplu-dig?sub_confirmation=1 ► SOCIAL MEDIA • Instagram ➭ https://www.instagram.com/johnpandrade/• https://www.facebook.com/go4ceo• https://www.linkedin.com/in/go4-ceo-493310178/► BUSINESS INQUIRIES ONLY:• Email ➭ john@go4ceo.comHi it's John, thanks for stopping by! This channel is a source for Business Owners and Entrepreneurs to access the best insights and strategies from the greatest minds in the business world. Hope you enjoy this video, find value in it, and most importantly take action from what you learn here! FTC Legal Disclaimer - Some links found in the description box of my videos may be affiliate links, meaning I will make commission on sales you make through my link. This is at no extra cost to you to use my links/codes, it's just one more way to support me and my channel! :)#businesstalk #businessownerinterview #ceointerviews