
← Funded, Now What?!17 Jul · 49 min
Episode 54: How Beth Flippo Raised $18M to Build the Future of Drone Delivery
What if your next online order arrived by drone in just a few minutes?
In Episode 54 of Funded, Now What?!, Andrew Lee Miller sits down with Beth Flippo, Founder & CEO of Dexa, to discuss how the company is transforming last-mile delivery through autonomous drone technology.
After raising $18M, securing FAA approvals, and partnering with major retailers, Beth shares what it takes to build a deep-tech startup in one of the world's most regulated industries. The conversation also explores fundraising, enterprise sales, startup leadership, PR, GEO, and Andrew's latest marketing playbook for founders.
How Dexa is making drone delivery commercially viable
Lessons from raising $18M for a deep-tech startup
What founders should know about selling to enterprise customers
How FAA regulations shape innovation in drone technology
Why podcasts, PR, LinkedIn, and GEO are critical for startup growth
How founders can build authority in the age of AI search
Featured Guest:
Beth FlippoFounder & CEO, Dexa
🌐 https://flydexa.com/