Why Relationships Are the New Currency of Startup Growth with Stefanie Francis of Hootology

Helena Fogerty
October 21, 2025
Podcast: Inside the Round

Stefanie Francis, Founder of Hootology, sits down with fundraising expert Helena Fogerty to talk about HOOQZ's origin story, the angst, the accidental brilliance, and what it actually feels like to watch a weird idea in your head become a platform that enterprise clients are paying for. It's equal parts business and deeply human. If you're a founder, a researcher, or just someone who's spent a lifetime not quite fitting in and built something great because of it, this one's for you.