YC, Bootstrapping, Founder Psychology w/ Kathryn Cross (Anja Health) and Rajya Atluri (Coral AI)
Kathryn Cross, founder of Anja Health, and Rajya Atluri, founder of Coral AI join The Luba Show to share their unique startup journeys and insights. One has raised over 6M in funding, while the other bootstrapped her company to 1M ARR. We discuss imposter syndrome, why they think it's overrated, and how keeping a positive mindset can open up many opportunities. We compare notes on bootstrapping vs raising venture, the importance of having a supportive network, and how female friendships have played a key role in their journeys.In this episode, we dive deep into:
→ Why they believe imposter syndrome is fake
→ The "have you raised?" trap: How bootstrapped founders get dismissed despite having more revenue
→ Stepping away from a profitable YC company and why investor pressure was actually self-imposed
→ Being unapologetically girly in tech: The "strive to be a 7" advice and why they ignore it
→ Lucky girl syndrome: How believing you'll be lucky actually makes you lucky
→ Bootstrapped to $1M ARR vs. raising millions—which path is actually harder?
…and much more
**Timestamps**
00:00 Intro
00:56 Meet the Founders: Kathryn and Rajya
01:17 Dealing with Uncertainty in Startups
02:49 Therapy and Startups
05:40 The Startup Journey: From College to Launch House
10:33 Bootstrapping vs. Raising VC
20:06 The Role of Female Friendships in Their Lives
21:57 Imposter Syndrome Revisited
31:03 Choosing Positive Narratives
32:02 The Drive to Build Again
33:36 Motivations and Interests
34:07 The Intersection of Social Apps and Dating
34:51 The Joy of Creating and Founding
37:41 The Reality of Fundraising
40:20 Co-Founder Dynamics
42:51 Balancing Personal Identity and Startups
58:56 The Pressure of Raising Capital
01:09:35 Embracing Individuality and Attention
01:10:09 Women in Tech: Community and Connections
01:12:26 The YC Experience and Startup Culture
01:15:39 Living and Building in Different Cities
01:30:21 Influential Founders and Role Models
01:37:45 Reflecting on Personal Values and Friendships
01:41:36 The Importance of EQ and Marketing in Tech
01:44:11 Ending
**Links**
**Kathryn Cross**
Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kathryn-cross/
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**Rajya Atluri**
Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rajyaatluri/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rajyaatluri/
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