S2E3: Steven Plappert (CEO, Forecastr)

Steven Plappert shares his intense experience navigating a last-minute fundraising crisis, the importance of investor relationships, and mental resilience strategies for founders.

 

Steven Plappert's recent experience serves as a powerful reminder of perseverance in the startup world.

 

More About Steven Plappert

 

Steven Plappert is an American entrepreneur, fintech executive, and endurance hiker best known as the co-founder and CEO of Forecastr, a software platform that helps early-stage and venture-backed startups manage their financial models and forecasting.

 

Forecastr: Co-founded the company in 2018 alongside Logan Burchett to move founders away from complex spreadsheets and into an intuitive financial planning and analysis tool.

 

Techstars: A two-time Techstars alumnus, participating in Techstars Anywhere in 2020. In August 2026, he was awarded the prestigious Techstars "GiveFirst Award" for his ongoing mentorship and transparency with other startup founders.

 

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https://forecastr.com/