Best Ross Blankenship Podcasts (2024)

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Invest in Startups - Guide, Tips, Review for Entrepreneurs and Investors 43:06

6y ago43:06

43:06

How to Invest in Startups? A complete guide, review, tips and a overview for entrepreneurs, investors, and the next successful startup companies. Learn from expert on startups and investing, Ross Blankenship (rossblankenship.com) who will guide you through topics such as capital fundraising, venture capital, how to build a successful company, and w…

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Episode 143: How To Calculate EBITDA 1:47

7+ y ago1:47

1:47

Discussion about what you need to know about the EBITDA and what it means to you as a startup founder or as an investor (http://angelkings.com/invest). Investing expert, Ross Blankenship (http://www.theinvestingexpert.com), talks about the 5 simple steps you can do to calculate your startup's EBITDA. Learn more about important financial terms you n…

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Episode 142: How To Read A Cash Flow Statement 4:43

7+ y ago4:43

4:43

Discussion of what the cash flow statement is and why it's important for every single member of the startup founding team to have an understanding of their startup's cash flow (http://angelkings.com/invest). Investing expert, Ross Blankenship (http://www.theinvestingexpert.com), talks about how the cash flow statement displays the health and growth…

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Episode 141: How To Read A Profit And Loss Statement 3:06

7+ y ago3:06

3:06

Explanation of what a profit and loss statement means to a startup and what information it provides (http://angelkings.com/invest). Investing expert, Ross Blankenship (http://www.theinvestingexpert.com), talks about how this statement is basically a startup's income statement and displays their revenue, their expenses and their net profit.Learn mor…

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Episode 140: How To Read A Balance Sheet 3:23

7+ y ago3:23

3:23

Discussion of what a balance sheet is and why it's important for both investors and startup founders to have a strong understanding of what information it holds (http://angelkings.com/invest). Investing expert, Ross Blankenship (http://www.theinvestingexpert.com), talks into further detail about how the balance sheet shows how the money within a co…

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Episode 139: InDinero Review 1:01

7+ y ago1:01

1:01

Review of one of Angel Kings' most successful investments, InDinero (http://angelkings.com/invest). Investing expert, Ross Blankenship (http://www.theinvestingexpert.com), talks about how InDinero serves as a great example of a startup that is on a positive trajectory to success and the things they're doing right.Learn more about how can make your …

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Episode 138: What Is A Startup Unicorn 2:49

7+ y ago2:49

2:49

Explanation of what a startup unicorn is and what it means to both startup founders and investors (http://angelkings.com/invest). Startup expert, Ross Blankenship (http://rossblankenship.com), talks about how rare it is to find a startup that becomes a unicorn and how every startup should strive to become that successful.Learn more about how you ca…

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Episode 137: How A Venture Capital Fund Works 6:33

7+ y ago6:33

6:33

Discussion about what venture capital is and what it means for startups who are seeking to raise capital for their startup (http://angelkings.com/invest). Investing expert, Ross Blankenship (http://www.theinvestingexpert.com), talks about the importance of making venture capital be a more transparent business for aspiring investors and startup foun…

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Episode 136: Lessons From Zero To One 3:10

7+ y ago3:10

3:10

Discussion about Peter Thiel's book, Zero to One, and how it serves as a strong guide for startups who are building and growing their company (http://angelkings.com/invest). Startup expert, Ross Blankenship (http://rossblankenship.com), talks about how Zero to One is one of the must-read books for startups.Learn more about books similar to Zero to …

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Episode 135: Good To Great Inside Lessons 3:47

7+ y ago3:47

3:47

Learn more about the startup lessons that startup founders need to know about the book, Good to Great (http://angelkings.com/invest). Startup expert, Ross Blankenship (http://rossblankenship.com)talks about how Good to Great is one of the books both investors and startups should read.Find out more about books that can help build and grow your start…

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Episode 134: Top 3 Social Media Automation Tools 1:27

7+ y ago1:27

1:27

Discussion on how important it is for startups to use software tools that help them automate their startup processes to become more efficient with their time (http://angelkings.com/invest). Startup expert, Ross Blankenship (http://rossblankenship.com), talks about how startups can use tools like Buffer to automate their social media process and inc…

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Episode 133: Top 5 SEO Software Resources 1:26

7+ y ago1:26

1:26

Explanation of how important SEO is for a startup's website and how it can draw a lot of potential customers to a startup's product (http://angelkings.com/invest). Startup expert, Ross Blankenship (http://rossblankenship.com), talks about how having a strong understanding of SEO can make a huge difference to a startup's sales.Learn more about SEO a…

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Episode 132: Top 5 Free Growth Hacking Strategies 3:49

7+ y ago3:49

3:49

Discussion on how important it is for a startup on a tight budget to have a strong growth hacker on the startup founding team (http://angelkings.com/invest). Startup expert, Ross Blankenship (http://rossblankenship.com), talks about the 5 best growth hacking strategies every startup should know.Learn more about what growth hacking is and how import…

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Episode 131: 5 Best Websites On What People Want To Buy 2:29

7+ y ago2:29

2:29

Discussion on how important it is for a startup to know what customers are looking for and what are they buying (http://angelkings.com/invest). Startup expert, Ross Blankenship (http://rossblankenship.com) talks about the 5 best websites that lets startups know what customers are looking for.Learn more about these useful websites that will help you…

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Episode 130: Top 5 AB Software Testing Tools 1:26

7+ y ago1:26

1:26

Discussion on the importance of making sure you and your startup founding team know how to attract customers to your website by using A/B Software Testing Tools (http://angelkings.com/invest). Startup expert, Ross Blankenship (http://rossblankenship.com), talks about how learning what your customers are drawn to on your website can make a huge diff…

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Episode 129: How To Convert Sales Leads 5:05

7+ y ago5:05

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Discussion of how important it is for startups to make sure that almost every sales lead converts to an actual sale (http://angelkings.com/invest). Startup expert, Ross Blankenship (http://rossblankenship.com), talks about the best ways to make sure startups convert every sales lead that comes their way.Learn more about sales strategies for your st…

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Episode 128: 5 Guaranteed Tips To Sell Your Product 7:27

7+ y ago7:27

7:27

Discussion of what startup founders need to do in order to get their customers to buy their products (http://angelkings.com/invest). Startup expert, Ross Blankenship (http://rossblankenship.com), talks about the 5 guaranteed tips that have both helped Ross and other startups make money.Learn more about how to sell your product to your potential cus…

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Episode 127: Learn How To Code 4:32

7+ y ago4:32

4:32

Discussion on how having a strong grasp on a coding language can make any person stand apart from the pack of those who don't know any coding (http://angelkings.com/invest). Startup expert, Ross Blankenship (http://rossblankenship.com), talks about choosing a coding language and become proficient at it can make anyone an invaluable asset to their c…

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Episode 126: How To Write A Better Resume 6:20

7+ y ago6:20

6:20

Discussion on how to write a better resume to make sure your application gets noticed when you apply to work for a startup (http://angelkings.com/invest). Startup expert, Ross Blankenship (http://rossblankenship.com), talks about what qualities and experiences applicants need to emphasize to get an interview in their top job choice.Learn more about…

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Episode 124: Bonus Resources For Startups And Investors 2:54

7+ y ago2:54

2:54

Explains the additional resources for startups and investors that will be discussed in our course (http://angelkings.com/course). Investing expert, Ross Blankenship (http://rossblankenship.com), talks about what additional information investors and startups need to know to become successful.Learn more about Angel Kings by visiting our website at ht…

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Episode 123: Who Is The Best Incubator 6:06

7+ y ago6:06

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Discusses the different incubators that startups participate in and how they differ from each other (http://angelkings.com/invest). Investing expert, Ross Blankenship (http://www.theinvestingexpert.com) compares Y Combinator, Techstars and 500 startups and talks about which of them is the best for startups overall.Learn more about which incubator i…

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Episode 122: How To Raise A Series A Round 4:56

7+ y ago4:56

4:56

Discussion about what the Series A round is for a startup and what startups need to do in order to successfully raise funds in this round (http://angelkings.com/invest). Startup expert, Ross Blankenship (http://rossblankenship.com), talks about the 5 most important things startups need to do and accomplish before starting a Series A round to seek a…

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Episode 121: How To Raise A Seed Round 5:35

7+ y ago5:35

5:35

Discussion of what the seed round is for a startup and how startups should go about raising funds in the seed round (http://angelkings.com/invest). Startup expert, Ross Blankenship (http://rossblankenship.com), talks about how seed rounds should usually involve friends and family before seeking venture capital investments. Learn more about how you …

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Episode 120: Employee Options Pool & Vesting 4:12

7+ y ago4:12

4:12

Discussion of what employee options and vesting mean for startup founding teams (http://angelkings.com/invest). Investing expert, Ross Blankenship (http://rossblankenship.com), talks about how stock options for employees mean that they have equity that vests (becomes theirs) after a period of time. Learn more about how these terms are important to …

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Episode 119: Pay - To - Play Provisions 2:55

7+ y ago2:55

2:55

Discussion of what pay to play provisions are and what they mean for both the startups and investors (http://angelkings.com/invest). Investing expert, Ross Blankenship (http://www.theinvestingexpert.com), talks about how pay to play provisions force investors to invest in future rounds of the startup on a pro rata basis or they lose some of their p…

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Episode 118: Drag Along Rights 2:13

7+ y ago2:13

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Discussion about what drag along rights mean for both the investor and the startup founders regarding the company (http://angelkings.com/invest). Investing expert, Ross Blankenship (http://rossblankenship.com), talks about how drag along rights can force the startup founders to make a decision to change ownership that liquidates part of the company…

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Episode 117: Pro Rata Rights Explained 3:25

7+ y ago3:25

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Discussion of pro rata rights and what it means for the investor's investments in the startup (http://angelkings.com/invest). Investing expert, Ross Blankenship (http://www.theinvestingexpert.com), talks about how pro rata rights allow investors to continue to invest in the startup as they raise more funds in later rounds for their company. Learn m…

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Episode 116: Protective Provisions Explained 3:55

7+ y ago3:55

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Discussion of what protective provisions mean for the investor and for the startup (http://angelkings.com/invest). Investing expert, Ross Blankenship (http://www.orssblankenship.com), talks about how protective provisions provide investors veto power regarding business decisions of the company.Learn more about important terms on business deals such…

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SigFig Investing Review - AngelKings.com 7:48

7+ y ago7:48

7:48

SigFig investing app review for investors and buying/selling stocks online (http://angelkings.com/invest). The investing expert, Ross Blankenship (http://www.theinvestingexpert.com) describes everything you need to know about SigFig robo advising brokerage platform including SigFig vs Betterment, vs Robinhood, and Personal Capital. Take the course …

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InDinero Review - Best SaaS Accounting Money Product - AngelKings.com 5:06

7+ y ago5:06

5:06

InDinero Review: InDinero and the InDinero team, product, and SaaS tech startup led by CEO Jessica Mah (http://angelkings.com/invest). The startup investing expert, Ross Blankenship (http://rossblankenship.com), describes how InDinero's product works and ways the financial services industry is evolving. Watch this video to learn more about how inDi…

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Best Online Brokerages Ranked By Top Expert - AngelKings.com 5:22

7+ y ago5:22

5:22

The Best Top Online Brokers for Stock Trading & Investing Online (http://angelkings.com/invest) - learn about who's ranked the top brokerage firm and what you need to know as an investor researching new brokers. These official rankings of top trading and investing platforms include costs, benefits, easiest to use. Investing expert Ross Blankenship …

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Episode 115: Liquidation Preference On The Term Sheet 4:32

7+ y ago4:32

4:32

Discussion of why the liquidation preference on the term sheet is one of the most important terms to know for an investor (http://angelkings.com/invest). Investing expert, Ross Blankenship (http://www.theinvestingexpert.com), talks about how liquidation preference determines what happens to an investor's investment when a startup goes through an ac…

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Mergers and Acquisitions Biggest Deals of All-Time - AngelKings.com 2:19

7+ y ago2:19

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The biggest and largest private mergers and acquisitions in US History/all-time, including private equity (http://angelkings.com/invest) and stock purchases. The expert on venture capital and mergers/acquisitions, Ross Blankenship (http://rossblankenship.com) goes through an official ranking of the largest PE buyouts and company mergers and acquisi…

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Betterment Investing App- Review Continued 6:00

7+ y ago6:00

6:00

Betterment Investing App - Reviewed by expert on Betterment's stock investing platform, answering how does Betterment work, how much does it cost, compared to Wealthfront, Acorns, Robinhood and robo-advisors (http://angelkings.com/invest) by expert investor Ross Blankenship (http://angelkings.com/course) who analyzes and compares Betterment as a ro…

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FutureAdvisor Review - Online Roboadvisor - AngelKings.com 6:06

7+ y ago6:06

6:06

FutureAdvisor investing app review (http://angelkings.com/invest) - Future Advisor online financial advisor and investing advice. Expert on investing Ross Blankenship (http://angelkings.com/invest) reviews and describes the FutureAdvisor company (acquired by BlackRock) and how it compares to Personal Capital, Wealthfront, Acorns, Robinhood, and Bet…

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Motif Investing Review - Expert Investor - AngelKings.com 7:26

7+ y ago7:26

7:26

Motif investing review (http://angelkings.com/invest) - online brokerage Motif investing (Founder Hardeep Walia) with full analysis of how to invest with Motif, what to trade, and how to buy stocks. Investing and stock market expert Ross Blankenship (http://angelkings.com/course) describes the Motif Investing app and online platform for stock and e…

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Episode 114: Dividends On The Term Sheet 2:15

7+ y ago2:15

2:15

Discussion of what dividends are on the term sheet and how it distributes a company's profits to its shareholders (http://angelkings.com/invest). Investing expert, Ross Blankenship (http://rossblankenship.com), talks about the 5 most important things to know about dividends. Learn more about important terminology about the term sheet and business n…

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Charles Schwab Investing Review - Brokerage - AngelKings.com 4:57

7+ y ago4:57

4:57

Charles Schwab Investing, Bank and Brokerage Review (http://angelkings.com/invest) to help investors and traders understand what Charles Schwab is, how it works, and compare Charles Schwab to Fidelity, Edward Jones, Vanguard, Etrade, Scottrade and other brokers. Expert on investing Ross Blankenship (http://angelkings.com/course) discusses the Charl…

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Episode 113: Term Sheet Vs Subscription Purchase Agreement 4:18

7+ y ago4:18

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Provides a better explanation of what the subscription purchase agreement means for both the investor and the startup (http://angelkings.com/invest). Investing expert, Ross Blankenship (http://www.theinvestingexpert.com), talks about how the differences between the term sheet and the subscription purchase agreement.Learn more about the important ag…

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Etrade Brokerage Review - Investing and Trading - AngelKings.com 7:02

7+ y ago7:02

7:02

Etrade login: online trading & investing review of E-trade for stock investors (http://angelkings.com/invest) and traders who are searching for an online brokerage for stocks, ETFs, mutual funds, and bond trading. Expert on investing Ross Blankenship (http://angelkings.com/course) answers questions about E-Trade such as "How much does it cost to tr…

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What's Ethereum? Ethereum and Blockchain Explained - AngelKings.com 3:11

7+ y ago3:11

3:11

What is Ethereum? Ethereum explained by an expert on the blockchain and virtual currencies such as Ethereum (ETH) and Bitcoin (BTC) (http://angelkings.com/invest), including where and how you can buy #Ethereum to start making smart contracts and trading. Ethereum expert Ross Blankenship (http://angelkings.com/course) discusses the impact of this cu…

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Episode 112: Shareholder And Subcription Agreement 6:04

7+ y ago6:04

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Explanation of what the shareholder and subscription agreement is and how it's the binding agreement between the investor and the startup company (http://angelkings.com/invest). Investing expert, Ross Blankenship (http://www.theinvestingexpert.com), discusses what are the 8 most important things you need to pay attention to with this agreement.Lear…

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How To Become A Millionaire - AngelKings.com 4:10

7+ y ago4:10

4:10

How to become a millionaire, get rich, where and when to invest your money like the wealthy & rich do (http://angelkings.com/invest) using a perfect wealth allocation (http://angelkings.com/course) of stocks, bonds, ETFs, real estate, startup investments and your cash. Invest your money like the rich - the billionaires and millionaires - who know h…

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SoFi Loans Review - Lenders - AngelKings.com 5:07

7+ y ago5:07

5:07

SoFi Loans Lending Bank for student loan refinancing, mortgages and personal loans. Expert on investing and finance Ross Blankenship (http://angelkings.com/course) reviews SoFi.com ((http://angelkings.com/invest) and compares the fees, APR, and origination vs. Earnest, Prosper, Federal Loans, and DRB. Learn about investing in SoFi loans and the gro…

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Scottrade Investing Brokerage Review - Investing 101 - AngelKings.com 6:55

7+ y ago6:55

6:55

Full review of Scottrade brokerage for investing (http://angelkings.com/invest) and stock trading by investing expert and top-ranked investor Ross Blankenship (http://angelkings.com/course) who teaches investors what they need to know about Scottrade vs Etrade, ThinkorSwim and brokerages where you can buy, sell, stocks options, mutual funds, and ET…

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Fundrise Review- Real Estate Investing - AngelKings.com 9:01

7+ y ago9:01

9:01

Fundrise Reviews - crowdfunded real estate investing platform to invest in real estate (http://angelkings.com/invest). Learn about Fundrise's investing, eREITs, commercial real estate offerings, performance, ROI & costs. Investing Expert Ross Blankenship (http://angelkings.com/course) discusses Fundrise, Ben Miller CEO, and compares Fundrise to sit…

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Hottest Fintech Startups in America - AngelKings.com 5:07

7+ y ago5:07

5:07

Top Best Fintech Startups: ranking the top #fintech and banking startups in America (http://angelkings.com/invest). These are the top fintech startups to watch, including the best companies in banking technology such as inDinero, Recurly, BillGuard, Zenefits. Expert Investor Ross Blankenship (http://angelkings.com/course) is a venture capitalist an…

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Wealthfront Investing Review - Continued - AngelKings.com 8:52

7+ y ago8:52

8:52

Wealthfront Investing Review (Updated) - A review of the Wealthfront investment management and investing app (http://angelkings.com/invest) for investing retirement, savings, and your investment portfolio in stocks, bonds, mutual funds and ETFs. Expert on investing Ross Blankenship (http://angelkings.com/course) discusses the Wealthfront ETFs, Weal…

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TD Ameritrade Review- ThinkorSwim Investors - AngelKings.com 6:00

7+ y ago6:00

6:00

Complete TD Ameritrade Review - ThinkorSwim Online Stock Trading & Investing, Online Broker - (http://angelkings.com/invest) with a look at how TD Ameritrade works, fees, pricing, and how to begin trading with the ThinkorSwim investing platform. Investing expert Ross Blankenship (http://www.theinvestingexpert.com) reviews TD Ameritrade, compared to…

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OptionsHouse Review - Trading And Investing - AngelKings.com 5:07

7+ y ago5:07

5:07

OptionsHouse Review - Trading and Options Platform for Stocks, Day Trading, Calls & Puts. Watch a demo & tutorial on OptionsHouse, by leading expert on investing Ross Blankenship (http://angelkings.com/invest); Learn how to trade options and stocks through the course (http://angelkings.com/course) for OptionsHouse. Options expert also compares Opti…

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