Christina Cacioppo, co-founder and CEO of Vanta, recently discussed her company's significant $150 million Series C funding round on the podcast 'Between Two Founders.' During the episode, she and Digits founder Jeff Seibert explored various aspects of Vanta's growth and strategy. The discussion highlighted the importance of 'founder mode,' a concept gaining traction in the startup community. 'Founder mode' refers to the unique approach founders take to drive their companies forward, often characterized by a hands-on, visionary leadership style. This mode contrasts with 'manager mode,' which focuses more on maintaining and managing established processes. The podcast emphasized how founder-led sales and a strong vision can be critical for early-stage startups to achieve product-market fit and sustain growth.