Best Crowdfunding Podcasts (2024)

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443. The Path from Aspiring VC to Partner at Bessemer, Building Non-Consensus Conviction, The Most Compelling Vertical Applications of AI, and Why Fintech is the New Frontier in Supply Chain (Mike Droesch ... 52:04

1h ago52:04

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Mike Droesch of Bessemer Venture Partners joins Nick to discuss The Path from Aspiring VC to Partner at Bessemer, Building Non-Consensus Conviction, The Most Compelling Vertical Applications of AI, and Why Fintech is the New Frontier in Supply Chain. In this episode we cover: AI Applications in Various Industries, Advancements in AI-Powered Voice T…

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Details on Kickstarter’s New Performance Marketing Service for Crowdfunding Promotion 43:58

41m ago43:58

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In this session, Tyler will share his top insights from attending a presentation by Andrew Marks, director of Kickstarter's new Kickstarter Performance team, outlining what this new crowdfunding marketing service can do for creators, and answering questions from Kickstarter users.By Tyler James

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EP #503 How to Crush Your Crowdfunding Fulfillment With 9 Power Tips | Ecommerce Fulfillment 9:27

1h ago9:27

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Are customers waiting for your product to ship…but the fulfillment process is bogging you down? If managing inventory, packaging, and shipping are taking too much of your valuable time, then we’ve got 9 killer tips to make order fulfillment a breeze. In this article style episode, host Salvador Briggman will show you how to stand out from the crowd…

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Investor Stories 357: Key Advice (Klein, Jensen, Edelson) 6:48

36m ago6:48

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On this special segment of The Full Ratchet, the following Investors are featured: Todd Klein Larsen Jensen Alex Edelson We asked guests for the most important piece of advice that they'd share with folks early in their venture career. The hosts of The Full Ratchet are Nick Moran and Nate Pierotti of New Stack Ventures, a venture capital firm commi…

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442. The Prospects & Primary Benefits of Open Banking, Assessing Multi-Variate Risk in Fintech, and Whether Larger Outcomes will come from Embedded Fintech or Vertically Integrated Platforms (Adam Felesky ... 37:21

1h ago37:21

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Adam Felesky of Portage joins Nick to discuss The Prospects & Primary Benefits of Open Banking, Assessing Multi-Variate Risk in Fintech, and Whether Larger Outcomes will come from Embedded Fintech or Vertically Integrated Platforms. In this episode we cover: Investing in Web3, Crypto, and Blockchain, with a Focus on Global Markets and Entry Points …

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ComixLaunch Pro Spotlight: Will Allred Finds Long-Form Comic Success on Kickstarter 50:56

1h ago50:56

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The ComixLaunch Pro spotlight shines on writer and professor Will Allred, who shares lessons learned from his creative journey.By Tyler James

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EP #502 From Broke to $6 Million in the Bank | PaintCam 32:29

11d ago32:29

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Do you believe in your mission? Do you have a product that could revolutionize the world? Then you and Srecko Dumanic have a lot in common, and this entrepreneur will show you how his crowdfunding campaign brought in over 6X their initial Kickstarter goal. On this episode of Crowdfunding Demystified, host Salvador Briggman learns all about PaintCam…

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Investor Stories 356: Lessons Learned (Rueckert, Tunguz, Rotman) 7:50

4d ago7:50

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On this special segment of The Full Ratchet, the following Investors are featured: Rob Rueckert Tomasz Tunguz Frank Rotman We asked guests to tell the most important lesson they've learned in their career. The hosts of The Full Ratchet are Nick Moran and Nate Pierotti of New Stack Ventures, a venture capital firm committed to investing in founders …

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441. ID’ing Generational Founders, Targeting Structurally Broken Markets, Bringing Venture Back to the Studs, and How Value will Accrue in AI Between Incumbents and Upstarts (Alexa von Tobel) 47:21

5d ago47:21

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Alexa von Tobel of Inspired Capital joins Nick to discuss ID’ing Generational Founders, Targeting Structurally Broken Markets, Bringing Venture Back to the Studs, and How Value will Accrue in AI Between Incumbents and Upstarts. In this episode we cover: Support Innovative Companies Addressing Societal Problems Investing in Structurally Broken Marke…

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The New Kickstarter Backer Survey Is Live! Here’s What You Need to Know… 1:16:08

6d ago1:16:08

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In this session, we'll break down the news that Kickstarter just pushed live a massive overhaul to how creators create and send shipping surveys to backers. In this session, we'll take a deep-dive into the new survey tool, and share the good, the bad, the confusing, and the ugly with this latest platform update.…

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EP #501 The Secrets Behind 5 Blockbuster Equity Crowdfunding Campaigns | StartEngine 8:43

9d ago8:43

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Do you want to tap into a huge crowd of investors and launch your business to the next level? Maybe you’ve heard of equity crowdfunding, and wonder what it can do for your venture. This episode of the Crowdfunding Demystified podcast delves deep into 5 exemplary StartEngine mega-campaigns to uncover the secrets that led to their success. Drawing fr…

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Investor Stories 355: Why I Passed (Klein, Patricof, Strebulaev) 9:58

9d ago9:58

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On this special segment of The Full Ratchet, the following Investors are featured: Todd Klein Alan Patricof Ilya Strebulaev Each investor highlights a situation where they decided not to invest, why they passed, and how it played out. The hosts of The Full Ratchet are Nick Moran and Nate Pierotti of New Stack Ventures, a venture capital firm commit…

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440. Building First Mark, A Leading VC in NYC, Will New York Overtake the Bay Area, Insights on Unicorn Selection from a Perennial Midas List Investor, and Why Remote Work can Ruin Great Startups (Rick ... 43:18

20d ago43:18

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Rick Heitzmann of First Mark joins Nick to discuss Building First Mark, A Leading VC in NYC, Will New York Overtake the Bay Area, Insights on Unicorn Selection from a Perennial Midas List Investor, and Why Remote Work can Ruin Great Startups. In this episode we cover: Consumer Investing Investing in DraftKings Despite Regulatory Risks AI's Impact o…

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New Kickstarter Feature Alert: Importing Previous Reward Levels 36:07

17d ago36:07

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For YEARS Kickstarter creators have been asking for abilities to easily copy info from past projects to new ones. It looks like Kickstarter has FINALLY taken a step in this direction, as creators can now copy rewards from past campaigns. Let's take a deep-dive into this new feature to see if it's everything creators have been asking for.…

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EP #500 Crowdfunding Expert Reveals New Strategy Behind $4.3 Million in Funds | Climatize 37:18

21d ago37:18

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Ever wonder what it takes to start a crowdfunding platform? Do you ask yourself how crowdfunding can ethically impact the world? Then meet Will Wiseman, CEO and founder of Climatize, a new Reg CF crowdfunding platform that focuses on making renewable energy available to local communities. In its first year, Climatize raised over $4.3 million on 11 …

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Investor Stories 354: Visionary Founders (Jain, Jensen, Edelson) 6:22

16d ago6:22

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439. The Question that Every Investor Should Ask, Teasing out the Characteristics of Generational Founders, and Recruiting Lessons from 1000+ Interviews (Katelin Holloway) 52:45

22d ago52:45

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Katelin Holloway of Seven Seven Six joins Nate to discuss The Question that Every Investor Should Ask, Teasing out the Characteristics of Generational Founders, and Recruiting Lessons from 1000+ Interviews. In this episode we cover: HR Tech Development and Investment Changing Dynamics in the Venture Capital Industry Identifying Strong Founders, Thr…

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I’m thinking of doing a 3-day Kickstarter for a prose launch… Crazy? [James Powell’s MasterMind Hotseat] 39:53

20d ago39:53

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With his first novella ready to launch, writer James Powell is considering experimenting with a shorter than average Kickstarter launch… much shorter! A mastermind roundtable of veteran creators discuss James' launch plan, and share pros and cons of ultra short launches.By Tyler James

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EP #499 Jumpstart Your Nonprofit With These 5 Best Crowdfunding Platforms | Nonprofit Crowdfunding 8:27

23d ago8:27

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Wondering if crowdfunding can help your nonprofit? Are you looking to expand your charity, but don’t know where to start? Then you won’t want to miss this episode of Crowdfunding Demystified where we’ll delve into the 5 best crowdfunding sites for nonprofits in 2024. If you are part of a registered charity or nonprofit organization, crowdfunding wi…

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Investor Stories 353: Best LP Question (Aoun, Dukach, Rueckert) 5:13

23d ago5:13

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On this special segment of The Full Ratchet, the following Investors are featured: Adrian Aoun Semyon Dukach Rob Rueckert We asked guests to share the best question they've ever been asked by an allocator. The hosts of The Full Ratchet are Nick Moran and Nate Pierotti of New Stack Ventures, a venture capital firm committed to investing in founders …

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438. Healthcare Deep Dive – How AI and GLP-1 Megatrends Affect the Industry, Why Specialities Need to be Integrated, and Insights on Bundling vs. Unbundling (Ambar Bhattacharyya) 53:07

30d ago53:07

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Ambar Bhattacharyya of Maverick Capital joins Nick to discuss Healthcare Deep Dive – How AI and GLP-1 Megatrends Affect the Industry, Why Specialities Need to be Integrated, and Insights on Bundling vs. Unbundling. In this episode we cover: Healthcare Trends, Including High Deductible Health Plans and Cash Pay Models US Halthcare System, Incentives…

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How to Launch More Kickstarters WITHOUT Burning Out Your Audience? [Sarah Cooke’s MasterMind Hotseat] 1:09:01

27d ago1:09:01

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Sarah Cooke has successfully launched 3 projects on Kickstarter for her series "No Spell Lasts Forever." Now she's in the process of working on a additional projects that she'd like to launch in the not-to-distant future. That means running more campaigns each year. How can she best grow her crowdfunding project output without being overly demandin…

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EP# 498 15x Kickstarter Success Reveals Best-Selling Crowdfunding Secrets | Woodies Clothing 35:01

1M ago35:01

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Do you think that one crowdfunding success is the end of the road? Think again! Because today’s guest on Crowdfunding Demystified has run 15 successful campaigns on Kickstarter over the last 10 years. Meet Jacob Wood, founder of Woodies Clothing whose most recent campaign raked in over $100K from almost 500 backers. His newest product is the next g…

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Investor Stories 352: Disruptive Forces (Jensen, Edelson, Tunguz) 5:14

1M ago5:14

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On this special segment of The Full Ratchet, the following Investors are featured: Larsen Jensen Alex Edelson Tomasz Tunguz We asked guests to discuss the factor that could cause the most disruption to the industry going forward and how that will change the next decade of venture. The hosts of The Full Ratchet are Nick Moran and Nate Pierotti of Ne…

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437. Why Hardware is Attractive, The Most Interesting Areas in AI Outside of GenAI, and the Modern Data Stack (Jake Yormak) 57:58

1M ago57:58

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Jake Yormak of Story Ventures joins Nate to discuss Why Hardware is Attractive, The Most Interesting Areas in AI Outside of GenAI, and the Modern Data Stack. In this episode we cover: Concentrating on Early-Stage Companies with Potential for Growth Investing in Hardware Companies, Challenges and Opportunities Focusing on Power Law Outliers AI Commo…

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How to Fund Comics Distribution Into Comic Shops? [Rob Multari’s MasterMind Hotseat] 54:39

1M ago54:39

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After a lot of success serializing his series Night Wolf on Kickstarter, Rob Multari thinks he's finally ready to distribute through Diamond Distribution to get his books into comic book shops. The problem? How to deal with the upfront funding costs associated with direct market distribution? Tyler and a roundtable of comic creators brainstorm opti…

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EP #497 Crowdfunding Expert Breaks Down How They Raised $530K on WeFunder | Tap Systems, Inc. 43:26

1M ago43:26

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Are you ready to grow your company? Do you want to commercialize your next great invention? On this episode of the Crowdfunding Demystified podcast, you will hear indispensable advice from a master of building and funding tech startups. Dovid Schick is an incredible founder and long-time entrepreneur with over 100 patents under his belt. His newest…

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Investor Stories 351: Key Advice (Walsh, Aoun, Dukach) 6:35

1M ago6:35

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On this special segment of The Full Ratchet, the following Investors are featured: Colin Walsh Adrian Aoun Semyon Dukach We asked guests for the most important piece of advice that they'd share with folks early in their venture career. The hosts of The Full Ratchet are Nick Moran and Nate Pierotti of New Stack Ventures, a venture capital firm commi…

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436. Solving the World's Toughest Problems, the Ethics of AI, and the Rise of Generative Science (James Joaquin) 44:11

1M ago44:11

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James Joaquin of Obvious Ventures joins Nick to discuss Solving the World's Toughest Problems, the Ethics of AI, and the Rise of Generative Science. In this episode we cover: Growth of Funds and Measuring Alignment Between Investors and Founders Investing in Tech Companies with Positive Impact Generative AI for Scientific Breakthroughs and Renewabl…

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Finding balance between inspiration and what sells on Kickstarter? [Caleb Palmquist’s MasterMind Hotseat] 1:00:46

1M ago1:00:46

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Pull up a chair and join an all-star crew of creators as mastermind season of the ComixLaunch podcast returns! As he attempts to move toward being a full-time creator, writer Caleb Palmquist is struggling to find a balance between the things that inspires him as a creator and what the market responds best to on Kickstarter. A roundtable of talented…

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EP #496 8 Ecommerce Platforms to Crush Your Post-Crowdfunding Game 8:00

2M ago8:00

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So, you just ran a crowdfunding campaign and it was a HUGE success…but now what? Whether you are starting out after a successful campaign, or launching a new business from scratch, it’s never too early to start planning for the future. If you are ready to unleash your product into the wild, then delve into the world of ecommerce with this episode o…

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Investor Stories 350: Lessons Learned (Spreng, Jensen, Edelson) 7:07

1M ago7:07

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On this special segment of The Full Ratchet, the following Investors are featured: David Spreng Larsen Jensen Alex Edelson We asked guests to tell the most important lesson they've learned in their career. The hosts of The Full Ratchet are Nick Moran and Nate Pierotti of New Stack Ventures, a venture capital firm committed to investing in founders …

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435. How a Sports Journalist, Car Washer, and Rug Salesman Built a Tier 1 VC Firm (Pejman Nozad) 35:00

2M ago35:00

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Pejman Nozad of Pear VC joins Nick to discuss How a Sports Journalist, Car Washer, and Rug Salesman Built a Tier 1 VC Firm . In this episode we cover: Entrepreneurship, Venture Capital, and Building a Firm for Generations Entrepreneur Mindset, Sales Skills, and Storytelling Investing in Startups, Pro Rata, and Valuation Evaluating Startup Potential…

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Late Pledges Available for All New Kickstarter Projects! Surprises and Protips to Keep the Funding Coming! 1:01:46

2M ago1:01:46

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Kickstarter has rolled out its new "late pledges" feature for all creators... and we now have answers to some of the biggest questions we've had about how late pledges will work! (It's different than you might have assumed.) In this session, we'll break down the new feature and share some best practices for how to use it.…

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EP #495 How a Pet Fountain Raised Over 160K on Indiegogo | LALAHOME 34:10

2M ago34:10

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If I’m not mistaken, you’re the kind of person who has a revolutionary idea they want to unleash on the world. So, if you are interested in discovering how to ethically impact people’s lives for the better, then you need this episode of Crowdfunding Demystified. Because Alan Hui and Kris Chan did just that for animal lovers all over the world with …

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Investor Stories 349: Why I Passed (Rueckert, Tunguz, Rotman) 8:10

2M ago8:10

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On this special segment of The Full Ratchet, the following Investors are featured: Rob Rueckert Tomasz Tunguz Frank Rotman Each investor highlights a situation where they decided not to invest, why they passed, and how it played out. The hosts of The Full Ratchet are Nick Moran and Nate Pierotti of New Stack Ventures, a venture capital firm committ…

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434. Deconstructing the Venture Mindset -- The Data and Decision-Making Driving Top Tier Investing (Ilya Strebulaev) 54:15

2M ago54:15

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Ilya Strebulaev co-author of the Venture Mindset joins Nick to discuss Deconstructing the Venture Mindset -- The Data and Decision-Making Driving Top Tier Investing. In this episode we cover: Venture Capital Mindset and Decision-Making Principles Venture Capital's Role in Creating Successful Companies Sourcing and Selection in Venture Capital, Dive…

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Comics Crowdfunding News Round-Up 1:09:04

2M ago1:09:04

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Let's get you caught up on a quick scan of recent comic book and crowdfunding news that ComixLaunch listeners should know about, including Diamond Comics distributors entry into the crowdfunding fulfillment game, as well as recent trends and announcement from Kickstarter.By Tyler James

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EP #494 Guide to Blowing Up Your Kickstarter With a Rock-Solid Prototype 9:13

2M ago9:13

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Curious about what goes into a Kickstarter campaign? Ready to transform your new invention from an idea to a reality? Now is the time! In this episode of Crowdfunding Demystified, Salvador Briggman lets you peek behind the curtain at one of the most vital steps in your pre-launch campaign: creating the prototype A prototype is a working model of yo…

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Investor Stories 348: Best LP Question (Schwerin, Walsh, Spreng) 5:00

2M ago5:00

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On this special segment of The Full Ratchet, the following Investors are featured: Jules Schwerin Colin Walsh David Spreng We asked guests to share the best question they've ever been asked by an allocator. The hosts of The Full Ratchet are Nick Moran and Nate Pierotti of New Stack Ventures, a venture capital firm committed to investing in founders…

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433. Founding VC Firms Apax, Greycroft, and Primetime, the Keys to Unlocking Investment Value in Healthcare, and Why the Aging Population is the Biggest Opportunity in Tech (Alan Patricof & Abby Miller ... 51:47

2M ago51:47

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Alan Patricof & Abby Miller Levy of Primetime Partners joins Nick to discuss Founding VC Firms Apax, Greycroft, and Primetime, the Keys to Unlocking Investment Value in Healthcare, and Why the Aging Population is the Biggest Opportunity in Tech. In this episode we cover: Launching a Horizontal Fund Focused on Ageing Population Investing in Business…

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ComixLaunch Pro Spotlight: Leveling Up with Brian J. Lambert 55:42

2M ago55:42

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Get to know award-winning author Brian J. Lambert, as he chats with ComixLaunch's Clay Adams, spotlighting his journey raising over $100,000 in funding on Kickstarter, and decision to join the ComixLaunch Pro program to take his campaigns to new heights.By Tyler James

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EP #493 Launch Your Business FAST With These Powerful Equity Crowdfunding Platforms | WeFunder Alternatives 8:02

2M ago8:02

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Does your business need capital? If you are a startup entrepreneur who needs equity FAST, it’s time to tap into equity crowdfunding to raised capital for your startup venture. Whether you are launching your own campaign, or just want to know more about equity crowdfunding, host Salvador Briggman will show you how to empower your company with financ…

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Investor Stories 347: Visionary Founders (Aoun, Dukach, Rueckert) 7:06

2M ago7:06

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On this special segment of The Full Ratchet, the following Investors are featured: Adrian Aoun Semyon Dukach Rob Rueckert We asked guests to discuss the most visionary founder that they've worked with and what makes them so special. The hosts of The Full Ratchet are Nick Moran and Nate Pierotti of New Stack Ventures, a venture capital firm committe…

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432. Lessons from Building the Iconic Firm QED, the History of Fintech, the Efficiency of Carbon Vs. Silicon Processing, and Decentralizations Role in the Future of Finance (Frank Rotman) 1:00:54

2M ago1:00:54

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Frank Rotman of QED Investors joins Nick to discuss Lessons from Building the Iconic Firm QED, the History of Fintech, the Efficiency of Carbon Vs. Silicon Processing, and Decentralizations Role in the Future of Finance. In this episode we cover: Decentralization, and Stable Coins in Finance Financial Nihilism and Is Impact on Savings, Investing, a…

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Is a Crackdown Coming on NSFW Comic Crowdfunding? 1:33:27

2M ago1:33:27

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There's buzz that a crackdown is coming (or is it already here) on the not safe for work (NSFW) spicy comics space, which has become one of the most dominant genres in crowdfunding. Let's discuss!By Tyler James

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EP #492 Crowdfunding Secrets To Launch a Massive Six-Figure Kickstarter Campaign | Heat It Pro 35:30

2M ago35:30

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Do you have a project that you want to turn into a purposeful business? Now is the time to get your dream off the ground, so deep dive into this episode of Crowdfunding Demystified with host Salvador Briggman to learn everything that goes into a mass success six-figure campaign. Lukas Liedtke is the engineer-turned-entrepreneur and mastermind behin…

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Investor Stories 346: Key Advice (Green, Beller, Jain) 5:45

3M ago5:45

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On this special segment of The Full Ratchet, the following Investors are featured: Mitchell Green Morgan Beller Gaurav Jain We asked guests for the most important piece of advice that they'd share with folks early in their venture career. The hosts of The Full Ratchet are Nick Moran and Nate Pierotti of New Stack Ventures, a venture capital firm co…

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431. Web 3.0 Database Dominance, How to Trust Black-Box ML Models, Google's Ad Business in an LLM-First Search World, and Lessons from Looker, Monte Carlo, and MotherDuck (Tomasz Tunguz) 51:18

3M ago51:18

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Tomasz Tunguz of Theory Ventures joins Nick to discuss Web 3.0 Database Dominance, How to Trust Black-Box ML Models, Google's Ad Business in an LLM-First Search World, and Lessons from Looker, Monte Carlo, and MotherDuck. In this episode we cover: Blockchain and Web3 Databases, with a Focus on Ethereum and Its Potential Dominance AI, Data Analytics…

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Serializing Ongoing Anthologies Through Crowdfunding with Will Robson 1:09:52

3M ago1:09:52

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UK comic creator Will Robson returns to the ComixLaunch Podcast to share what he's learned serializing OUTBREAKS, "The Only Ongoing Zombie Anthology Comic" on Kickstarter over the past year. He and Tyler will discuss the state of crowdfunding in 2024 and topics related to freelancing in comics and living your best creative life.…

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