The Twenty Minute VC (20VC) interviews the world's greatest venture capitalists with prior guests including Sequoia's Doug Leone and Benchmark's Bill Gurley. Once per week, 20VC Host, Harry Stebbings is also joined by one of the great founders of our time with prior founder episodes from Spotify's Daniel Ek, Linkedin's Reid Hoffman, and Snowflake's Frank Slootman. If you would like to see more of The Twenty Minute VC (20VC), head to www.20vc.com for more information on the podcast, show note ...
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Your weekly dose of startups and venture capital. Brandon Osian and Sam Gordon prescribe all you'll need to get into the wonderful world of venture. From fundraising news to startup deep dives, you can expect to stay up to date with the most innovative, exciting companies out there.
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The Village Global podcast takes you inside the world of venture capital and technology, featuring enlightening interviews with entrepreneurs, investors and tech industry leaders. Learn more at www.villageglobal.vc.
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Hall T Martin interviews angel and venture capital investors on how they invest and talks with CEOs who discuss their sector and what to look for. Hall T Martin also leads the Startup Funding Espresso series in which you can learn about startup funding and investing in the time it takes to have an espresso. https://investorconnect.org/
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Welcome to the DealMakers show, hosted by Alejandro Cremades. Alejandro is a serial entrepreneur, best-selling author, and cofounder at Panthera Advisors (M&A and fundraising advisory). On this podcast you will find weekly interviews with entrepreneurs that have been very successful at raising capital or getting their company acquired. You can learn more at https://alejandrocream.wpengine.com
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Hosted by a General Partner (GP) and a Limited Partner (LP), Origins dives into the venture capital ecosystem to learn how the people behind the money make decisions: How LPs choose VC funds to invest in, what drives performance in venture, the dos and don'ts of fundraising, what founders/entrepreneurs/CEOs need to do to raise a Seed, Series A and beyond, what it takes to go from emerging manager to franchise VC, and the latest private market trends and dynamics shaping the investment ecosys ...
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Stop Playing small. Build Your Empire. Start Making Millions.
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The tech media loves a splashy funding announcement - millions of dollars injected into a hot startup primed to become a unicorn. But what about the work behind those headlines? Host Jason Yeh, a former VC and venture-backed startup founder, talks with entrepreneurs about how they raised the capital to launch world-changing startups. Their conversations uncover incredible stories including cautionary tales, inspirational memories, and even some insightful tips. Keep up with us on social @fun ...
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Venture Unlocked is the playbook for starting, operating, & scaling a successful venture capital firm. Samir Kaji, Host of Venture Unlocked has +20-years of experience assisting & advising startups and venture firms. Listen for VC fund guidance. ventureunlocked.substack.com
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Fernando Aguirre is known as a risk-taker and a corporate business driver whose entrepreneurial instincts and clarity of vision have carried multiple companies through rapid and continuous growth.
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Welcome to "The Only Things That Matters", where we deconstruct the path to product-market fit of successful founders and extract the principles and frameworks behind their success so that you can apply them too.
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Successful entrepreneurs begin with the support of a few #earlybelievers. Gopi Rangan, founding partner at Sure Ventures, interviews venture capital investors in the Silicon Valley and beyond. Guests share insider stories on how they invest in early stage startups. Do you want to learn from real-life challenges, inspiring missions and important decisions by CEOs, founders, VCs, angels, and advisors? Listen to https://podcast.sure.ventures.
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Start your week with new ~30 min calls every Tuesday! Learning what it takes to build an impactful and enduring company in emerging markets globally is just a call away. Join Insignia Ventures' resident storyteller Paulo Joquino and founding managing partner Yinglan Tan on call with the likes of Indonesian unicorn founders, Dianping's founder, Alibaba Global Initiatives founder, MercadoLibre co-founder and former COO, veteran Japan SaaS VC, and more! Get diverse perspectives as they share or ...
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This Podcast is dedicated to holistic investments, fundraising, mental breakthroughs, critical thinking, unlimited opportunities, decentralized economy, and inner evolution. Mixed with humor, technology advancement, and paradigm shift. All this, plus much more through a lense of interviews of best hedge fund managers, venture capitalists, investors, industry experts, analysts, traders, and technocrats (in a nutshell talented and successful human beings).
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Understanding VC is a podcast that provides founders with the knowledge and resources they need to understand venture capital. My goal is to create the best and most comprehensive resource on venture capital on the internet, so that founders can make informed decisions about their businesses and secure the funding they need to succeed.
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Unlock the secrets of venture capital success with the New Light Ventures Podcast. Join host Pablo Castro as he guides you through the captivating world of emerging VC managers and their journeys to raise their first, second, or third funds. Each week, dive into exclusive interviews with industry leaders and gain practical insights to navigate the challenges of fundraising, management, and innovation. Whether you're an aspiring manager seeking guidance, an experienced investor looking for fr ...
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The Consumer VC: Venture Capital I B2C Startups I Commerce | Early-Stage Investing I Brands
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The Consumer VC takes a look into early-stage consumer investing and venture capital. If you are interested in learning about consumer trends, have a b2c business and interested in learning about the fundraising process at the early stage, you have come to the right place. Mike interviews some of the top venture capitalists in the world that focus on B2C and consumer type companies or have a deep track record investing in these categories such as marketplaces, SaaS, social, CPG and non-tech ...
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Startup insider Kent Lindstrom explores the reality behind the Silicon Valley headlines as he sits down with the established veterans and up-and-comers who are shaping the way we view the world online and beyond. Topics include technology trends, startups, Silicon Valley politics, women in silicon valley and more. Learn the histories of each guest and be enlightened by their area of expertise. New episode released each Tuesday at Noon, Pacific Time.
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Quick advice to help startup founders fundraise better. Founders, do you feel like you're fundraising on an uneven playing field? You are. The VC minute is here to help you level up. Venture capitalists navigate pitches and negotiate investments every day. They know the ins and outs and are up-to-date on the current funding environment. But as a founder, it may be your first foray into fundraising, and no matter how much success you've had in other areas nothing truly prepares you for the fu ...
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🚀 Who I Am: I am an active Angel Investor & founder of Establish, a company dedicated and focused on helping early-stage, venture-scale startups navigate the exciting yet challenging world of fundraising. From pre-seed to Series B, we've got you covered. 🌟 What We Offer: Over the last 12 months, our clients have raised over $50 million and we facilitated 3,462 investor meetings, so I'm not just talking theory - I'm sharing real-world strategy. 📆 Content Schedule: Tune in 2-3 times a week for ...
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"Amazing businesses can be built from anywhere" - On the Enthusiast host Pat Alex chats with some of the most fascinating founders, operators and investors outside Silicon Valley. Every two weeks, he sits down with the likes of Arjuna Costa (Flourish), Paulo Passoni, Jeffrey Paine (Golden Gate Ventures), Gerry Giacoman (Clara) and Monica Brand Engel (Quona) to dissect their challenges around scaling, fundraising, managing boards and company leadership. Taken together, the guests have raised ...
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There are a lot of great builders out there. There are also a lot of funds & investors willing to fund them out there. Yet a lot of great startups & founders still struggle to raise the funding. Why? Join us as we uncover the gap and work towards bridging it. Each episode will aim to dissect the mind of an investor & help founders connect with investors / venture capitalists.
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Startuprad.io - The Authority on German, Swiss and Austrian Startups and Venture Capital
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Startuprad.io: Your Gateway to GSA Tech Innovation Welcome to Startuprad.io™, your premier destination for the latest news and insights into the world of German, Austrian, and Swiss tech innovation! Join us for insightful conversations with industry leaders, game-changing entrepreneurs, and influential investors who are shaping the future. Our platform is tailored for decision-makers like you, featuring Emmy award winners, New York Times bestselling authors, and Forbes 30 under 30 honorees. ...
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The Agenda podcast explores the promises of crypto, blockchain and Web3, and how everyday people level up and improve their lives with these new technologies. It covers everything from new blockchain tech to Bitcoin mass adoption and cultural shifts in Web3. Every two weeks, Cointelegraph’s The Agenda podcast tackles a new topic by speaking with the innovators and experts building the Web3 the world actually needs. After all, crypto is for everyone, not just rocket scientists, venture capita ...
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"The Fundraising Debrief" focuses on the real stories behind successful founders and their recent VC financing rounds. The podcast aims to provide valuable insights into what it takes to raise a successful financing round, from finding the first believers and navigating the due diligence process with various investors to the first term sheet and its negotiation. Hosted by Vlad Cazacu and sponsored by Flowlie Technologies, the #1 deck-sharing and round management platform used by VC-backed fo ...
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Get real stories about the birth and growth of SaaS Startups with our Host Nikolas Chapoupis (CEO @EarlyNode). Each episode gets into the trenches alongside those who were *actually* there when it happened. To reveal the full story of what's working in SaaS right now, from hiring to fundraising, marketing, and product strategy. Brought to you by EarlyNode.com
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We believe creating something of true significance starts with seeing things others do not. NFX is a venture firm exclusively focused on pre-seed & seed stage startups.
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After working for years in early-stage startups and as a journalist, here are three hard truths I’ve learned: 1. Success in Silicon Valley hinges on connections, hard work and luck. 2. Startups often fail because founders lack fundamental business knowledge. 3. Real, actionable advice comes from those who’ve actually done it. There’s no such thing as “founder DNA.” If you’re willing to take on risk and invest years of your life in something that has maybe a 10% chance of paying off — less if ...
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The Adi Tells (sounds like “Details”) podcast is about me sharing my opinions, tips and thoughts around venture capital, managing and growing a startup, fundraising and more. Basically a glimpse into the world (and brain) of a female venture capitalist with a global perspective and background.
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This is Series Tea, a podcast where we find the greatest entrepreneurs and investors, and force them to have tea with us — live on air. Brought to you by Mercury - banking for startups.
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Inspirational interviews with female founders sharing their honest stories on raising investment – the highs, the lows, the challenges… and top tips for how to be successful. Fundraising Stories is hosted by Julia Elliott Brown, CEO and Founder of Enter The Arena, serial entrepreneur and equity fundraising expert. Enter The Arena is the organisation for female founders, providing investment expertise and business coaching. Enter The Arena empowers female founders to fly through pre-raise and ...
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The VCpreneur podcast provides a unique perspective of the startup world, through the lens of Venture Capitalists (VCs) and Entrepreneurs. The podcast features successful VCs and Entrepreneurs discussing the art & science of building products, scaling startups, fundraising and investing in a venture. Listen in to learn from individuals who have been there, done that and made a dent in the venture universe. You can visit thevcpreneur.com and follow us on Twitter @thevcpreneur_ & Instagram @th ...
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"The VC Architects" focuses on the real stories behind emerging fund managers in the venture capital industry. The podcast aims to provide valuable insights into what it takes to build a successful fund from scratch, from navigating the fundraising process with limited partners and making back-office decisions to the first investment and providing support to founders. Hosted by Vlad Cazacu and sponsored by Flowlie Technologies, the #1 deal screening and deal sharing platform used by investor ...
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Embark on a journey to success with the Startup Founder Roadmap, your go-to guide for navigating the challenging yet rewarding world of startups. Whether you're a seasoned entrepreneur or just launching your first venture, this podcast is your compass for building, growing, and leading a thriving startup company. Join us for insightful solo episodes where we break down essential startup concepts in our "Startup Definitions" series. From understanding the nuances of Minimum Viable Products to ...
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A conversation about how startups leverage their mission as a competitive advantage. Each episode we talk to entrepreneurs and investors to get to the bottom of what it means to build a business with impact. From personal founder stories of how they got started, to how they overcame challenges in hiring, sales and fundraising and how building a mission-driven company helps you outperform the market. Hosted by Better Ventures in Oakland, CA. Backing mission-driven founders building a better w ...
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Stairway to CEO is a podcast, hosted by entrepreneur Lee Greene, featuring untold stories from inspiring Founders & CEOs about what it takes to start and grow a business.
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We speak with leading founders, VCs and operators on their journey in Southeast Asia. Go to www.monkshill.com for more founders’ journeys, company building advice, and insights into regional tech trends
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Unleashing the Power of Equity and Debt One of the distinctive features of "Fresno Venture Capital Partner" is the flexibility it offers in terms of funding options. Businesses can tailor their fundraising strategy by choosing to sell equity or debt in their companies. This adaptability ensures that entrepreneurs can align their funding structure with their unique business models and objectives. Raising Unlimited Capital Without Borders A standout aspect of "Fresno Venture Capital Partner" i ...
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In Impact Europe's Sound Funding podcast, host Ryan Grant Little talks to leading European impact investors about how they power social and environmental impact to create a better world.
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Money Multiple is a show exploring trends and strategies for private capital investors in Asia to deploy capital and increase returns.
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Babson Built is a dive into the entrepreneurial mindset and journey, brought to life through the stories of Babson founders. From dorm room startup to Shark Tank to Series A, our interviews depict the highs, lows, and thrills of starting and scaling a venture.
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A crash course in financial operations. Bullet discussions on finance, fundraising, and financial operations with Brex’s CFO Michael Tannenbaum.
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Building a $2B Logistics Unicorn: Insights from Forto’s Michael Wax on AI, Fundraising & Global Trade
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In this episode of Startuprad.io, we bring you an exclusive interview with Michael Wax, the visionary Co-Founder and CEO of Forto, a company that has disrupted the global logistics industry. Forto, often referred to as the "Booking.com for containers," has achieved unicorn status with a valuation of $2 billion, thanks to its innovative approach to …
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20VC: Five Lessons Scaling Toast to $14BN Market Cap | The Biggest Mistakes Founders Make in Fundraising, Hiring and Selling with Aman Narang, CEO @ Toast
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Aman Narang is the Co-Founder and CEO of Toast, one of the best-in-class vertical SaaS companies of our time with a market cap today of $13.5BN. Five astonishing stats that show the quality of the Toast business today: $1.2bn in ARR with 48.4% from payments. Toast Capital has reached $1bn in annualised loans originated. 875k restaurants in the US (…
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Colin Walsh On Raising Over $1 Billion To Build The First Customer-Oriented FinTech Platform In The US
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In the rapidly evolving landscape of fintech, few stories stand out as vividly as that of Colin Walsh, founder of Varo Bank. He has had remarkable accomplishments, including raising over $1B and running a company with a team dispersed worldwide. Varo Bank has attracted funding from top-tier investors like Warburg Pincus, TPG, HarbourVest Partners, …
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🔮 Web2.5, Market Trends, and Building a Successful Crypto Investment Portfolio | Ep #80
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WATCH MY FULL VIDEO HERE! - https://youtu.be/rYSlXn-4Oeo?si=negqQWol8AqOhD1L LISTEN TO MY FULL PODCAST HERE! - https://anchor.fm/constantinkogan For any business inquiries, email me here: ck@ckogan.com KEEP UP WITH Mona Tiesler Twitter https://twitter.com/CryptoMonaT LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/mona-tiesler/?originalSubdomain=uk Medium htt…
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The Evolution of Premium Products in Mainstream Retail with Marcel Bens, CEO of Emil Capital Partners
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Today, we're diving into the secrets of successful early-stage investments in North American consumer brands with Marcel Bens, CEO of Emil Capital. In this episode, Marcel shares the unique strategy of Emil Capital’s hybrid venture firm, with its sharp focus on 'better-for-you' products and how it bridges the critical investment gap between angel i…
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Rohit Choudhary On Raising $100 Million To Build A Platform To Streamline Enterprise Data Efficiency And Reliability
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Rohit Choudhary's journey from a curious teenager in India to a seasoned entrepreneur and innovator demonstrates the transformative power of technology and entrepreneurial spirit. His latest venture, Acceldata, has attracted funding from top-tier investors like Insight Partners, March Capital, Industry Ventures, Lightspeed, and Sorenson Ventures.…
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Startup Funding Espresso – Why Do Market Research
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Why Do Market Research Hello, this is Hall T. Martin with the Startup Funding Espresso -- your daily shot of startup funding and investing. Market research is a key step in preparing to launch a startup. Here’s a list of reasons why it’s important to give it proper time and attention. Quality market research will help you avoid spending time on sta…
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20VC: Why VC is a Ponzi Scheme Today | Why Most VCs are Bankers | Why Big VCs Ruin Startups | Why Incentives in VC are Broken | Why American Dynamism is a Tool for VCs to Raise Money with Nick Chirls ...
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Nick Chirls is the Founder of Asylum Ventures, a new venture firm dedicated to the creative act of building companies; treating founders like artists, not assets. Asylum raised $55 million to invest $1-2 million in early-stage founders practising the art of making startups. Prior to Asylum, Nick co-founded Notation Capital, one of NYC's most succes…
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Using an AI co-pilot to kickstart your business with Nicholas Thorne of prehype/Audos
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Nicholas Thorne is a partner at prehype, a venture development firm that helps large companies create startups by acting as an incubator. He's also the founder of Audos, an AI co-pilot designed to assist entrepreneurs in conducting customer interviews, creating slide decks, and potentially investing in their ideas. According to Nicholas, Audos can …
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Genomic data value is ‘infinitely higher’ than most people think (feat. Genomes.io)
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Aldo de Pape, co-founder and CEO of Genomes.io, joins The Agenda podcast to discuss the genomic mapping industry’s privacy challenges and their impact on users, including why people should be more cautious with their genetic data amid an atmosphere of hacks and companies selling your DNA data. The Agenda is brought to you by Cointelegraph and hoste…
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Startup Funding Espresso – Closing the Raise Without a Lead Investor
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Closing the Raise Without a Lead Investor Hello, this is Hall T. Martin with the Startup Funding Espresso -- your daily shot of startup funding and investing. There are more startups than there are lead investors. Not every fundable startup will find a lead investor. Here’s how to close your round without one: Start your fundraise with a convertibl…
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E135: Sustainable Jet Fuel, Baseball Eatertainment, and a 3rd Bilt Pillfolio Update
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Our Social Media Pages, follow us and engage with the Pill-grim community! Instagram Twitter YouTube TikTok LinkedIn And now for this week’s prescription: On this week’s dose, we start with Sora Fuel (2:05), a startup that produces sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) using only air, water and renewable energy, and their recent $6M Seed round. Next, we …
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TBC92: Revisiting Post-Money vs Pre-Money Cap SAFEs
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In this episode of The Backchannel, we revisit a fundamental topic that every founder should understand: post-money cap SAFEs and their implications. Starting with a refresher on the basics of post-money versus pre-money valuations, the discussion then moves into how these financial instruments impact founder ownership and why they can be tricky. L…
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Startup Funding Espresso – Closing a Lead Investor
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Closing a Lead Investor Hello, this is Hall T. Martin with the Startup Funding Espresso -- your daily shot of startup funding and investing. A lead investor is important for raising funding. They negotiate the terms and valuation of the deal and bring other investors to join the round. Here are some key steps in closing a lead investor for your fun…
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20VC: OpenAI's Newest Board Member, Zico Colter on The Biggest Bottlenecks to the Performance of Foundation Models | The Biggest Questions and Concerns in AI Safety | How to Regulate an AI-Centric World ...
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Zico Colter is a Professor and the Director of the Machine Learning Department at Carnegie Mellon University. His research spans several topics in AI and machine learning, including work in AI safety and robustness, LLM security, the impact of data on models, implicit models, and more. He also serves on the Board of OpenAI, as a Chief Expert for Bo…
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Cassandra Loh on the company culture behind Intellect driving mental healthcare access globally | Call 170
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What kind of organization and culture does it take to foster the growth of a business driving mental health care access globally? Our conversation continues with Intellect VP of Partnerships & Solutions Cassandra Loh. This episode we delve deeper into the inner workings of Intellect’s organization and how that has impacted her role driving global g…
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Philanthropic Impact Investing: Four Keys to Success
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Fernando Aguirre Fundraising emphasizes that good ideas are only as valuable as the entrepreneurial energy and skills behind them. Therefore, identifying and supporting the right individuals or teams is critical to the success of impact investments.By Fernando Aguirre DHS
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Raed Masri and Rama Chakaki, general partners at Transform VC, discuss their unique approach to venture capital, focusing on impact-driven investments and supporting diverse, underrepresented founders. Drawing from their diverse backgrounds as entrepreneurs and investors, they discuss how they evaluate startups, form investment convictions, and cha…
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Startup Funding Espresso – Characteristics of a Lead Investor
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Characteristics of a Lead Investor Hello, this is Hall T. Martin with the Startup Funding Espresso -- your daily shot of startup funding and investing. Startup founders are looking for lead investors. Good lead investors exhibit these characteristics: They believe in the founder and they tell other investors why they should too. They are not trying…
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Ray Chohan On Raising $300 Million To Build An AI-Powered Innovation Intelligence Platform To Enable Better Business Decision-Making
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In the ever-evolving world of technology and startups, few stories are as inspiring as that of Ray Chohan, co-founder of Patsnap. This company has raised over $300M in funding and is now on a path to becoming a leader in AI-enabled intelligence platforms. Patsnap has attracted funding from top-tier investors like Vertex Ventures, CITIC Industrial I…
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How to Raise Funding: Serving Up Success| Episode 27
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On this episode of Investor Connect, Hall T. Martin has an engaging conversation with Paul, the founder of a pioneering AI-driven platform designed specifically for the restaurant industry. Paul shares his unique journey into tech after a promising career in professional hockey was derailed by an injury. His passion for innovation led him to create…
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Startup Funding Espresso – How To Find a Lead Investor
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How To Find a Lead Investor Hello, this is Hall T. Martin with the Startup Funding Espresso -- your daily shot of startup funding and investing. Most investors do not lead the fundraise round but rather follow-on. There’s a great deal of work and most investors are not signing up for it. Some will express interest in investing after you have a lead…
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Summer 2024 Startup News: DACH Funding, AI Trends, & Ecosystem Insights
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Welcome to the Summer 2024 Startup News Wrap-Up from Startuprad.io! In this special Labor Day episode, we cover the most crucial updates from the vibrant startup ecosystems in Germany, Austria, and Switzerland. Whether you’re an entrepreneur, investor, or tech enthusiast, this episode is packed with insights into the latest trends, funding rounds, …
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Carlos N. Escutia On Raising $70 Million For His Furniture as a Service Company And Now Bootstrapping An AI-Driven Platform To Streamline IT Asset Management
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Carlos N. Escutia's entrepreneurial journey is an exciting story of experiences drawn from diverse roles across countries, industries, and business models. It is a fine example of adaptability, resilience, and strategic thinking. His latest venture, GroWrk, has attracted funding from top-tier investors like K20 Fund, Hustle Fund, Act One Ventures, …
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Richard Schenkel On Selling A Company With A 900% Return To Shareholders And Now Creating A $100 Million Fund To Support Growth Companies
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Richard Schenkel’s story reflects the power of resilience, strong work ethics, and a boundless entrepreneurial spirit. He has been a founder and has now turned into an investor operator. In this exclusive interview, he talks in detail about building, scaling, and financing his companies. Richard's latest venture, Phoenix3 Holdings, has invested in …
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Born Again Bootstrappers — An Interview with the co-founders of Wistia
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In this conversation we unpack their journey of building a “lifestyle business”. Some takeaways: — Chris and Brendan emphasize the importance of patience, focus, and long-term thinking in building a sustainable business. They challenge the notion that raising large amounts of venture capital is necessary for success by finding that being profitable…
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John Clendening On Helping Scale Schwab Bank And Raising $225 Million To Build Earned Wealth, A Tech-Driven Financial Services Firm For Doctors
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In a captivating conversation with John Clendening, we delve into his incredible journey from the beaches of Florida to leading multi-billion-dollar companies and venturing into the startup world. John shares his unique perspectives on leadership, the art of bringing differentiation in segments, and his experiences in corporate giants and agile sta…
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Startup Funding Espresso – What Is the Value of a Lead Investor
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What Is the Value of a Lead Investor Hello, this is Hall T. Martin with the Startup Funding Espresso -- your daily shot of startup funding and investing. The lead investor can be an important resource to a startup. Here’s a list of values lead investors can bring to their fundraise: They help increase the chance of success of the fundraise. The pre…
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20Growth: Uber's Expansion Playbook for Scaling from 10 Cities to $10BN in Revenue | How Uber Acquired 1M Drivers | How Uber Solved the Chicken and The Egg Problem in New Markets and What Uber Would Be ...
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Scott Gorlick was employee #99 at Uber. Over 6 years, Scott built Uber in Atlanta and helped the company scale from 10 cities to $10B in revenue. Scott is also a prolific angel investor having written early checks into Lime and Standard Cognition to name a few. In Today's Episode with Scott Gorlick We Discuss: 1. The Driver Acquisition Playbook: Sc…
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When to Invest in Consumer Technology with Vanessa Larco at NEA
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Our guest today is Vanessa Larco, Partner at NEA. She shares her journey from pioneering XBox at Microsoft to navigating the social gaming boom with Playdom and making her mark in venture capital. Discover her investment ethos centered on consumer passion projects, successful investments in companies like Robinhood and Mejuri, and her insights on A…
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Mark Swanson On Helping Build A Company To $2+ Billion Valuation And Now Building The World’s First Virtual Studio Network
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In the world of startups, where every decision can lead to success or failure, the stories of resilience, innovation, and purpose often stand out the most. Mark Swanson, an entrepreneur with a journey spanning several decades, exemplifies these qualities. Mark's latest venture, Vu Technologies, has attracted funding from top-tier investors like Acc…
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Startup Funding Espresso – Role of the Lead Investor After the Fundraise
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Role of the Lead Investor After the Fundraise Hello, this is Hall T. Martin with the Startup Funding Espresso -- your daily shot of startup funding and investing. The lead investor has a role before, during and after the fundraise. Here are some key activities for the lead investor after the fundraise. Takes a board seat to help guide the company. …
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E134: Car Warranties Innovation, Bandana Pillfolio Update, and a 3D Weaving Technology
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Our Social Media Pages, follow us and engage with the Pill-grim community! Instagram Twitter YouTube TikTok LinkedIn And now for this week’s prescription: (1:37) Up first on this week’s dose, we have Chaiz, an Austin-based online marketplace for comparing and purchasing extended car warranties, hot off a $3.7M seed round led by ResilienceVC. (10:38…
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TBC91: Investor Lists & Launching a Fundraise (HOW TO)
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In this episode of The Backchannel, Jason dives into one of the most overlooked yet essential tasks in fundraising: building your target investor list. He breaks down why so many founders avoid this work—it’s time-consuming, tedious, and can be confusing. But also emphasizes its importance and offers a step-by-step guide on how to tackle it effecti…
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Scaling Finimize: CEO Maximilian Rofagha on Fintech Community Building and Strategic Growth
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Dive into the world of fintech with Startuprad.io as we bring you an exclusive interview with Maximilian Rofagha, CEO of Finimize. Hosted by Jörn "Joe" Menninger, this episode unravels the journey of Finimize from a WordPress blog to a global financial content powerhouse that engages nearly 2 million investors worldwide. Maximilian Rofagha shares h…
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Building a firm to last, lessons from nearly three decades of investing, and the path to hiring great venture teams with Glenn Solomon of Notable Capital (FKA GGV Capital)
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Follow me @samirkaji for my thoughts on the venture market, with a focus on the continued evolution of the VC landscape. Today we're thrilled to be joined by Glenn Solomon, managing partner at Notable Capital. Along with Granite Asia, Notable Capital was one of two groups to emerge from GGV Capital, which recently split into two groups with Notable…
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Unlocking AI's Future with Hyperhumans' Founder
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AI visionary Denny O'Brien, founder of Hyperhumans, joins us for an engaging conversation about his lifelong passion for technology and the transformative power of artificial intelligence. From his early days of tinkering with computers to his pioneering work in near field communications, Denny shares anecdotes that shed light on his journey. We di…
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Allie Garfinkle of Fortune's “Term Sheet” talks reporting, startups and AI
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I met Fortune Senior Finance Reporter Allie Garfinkle in February 2024 at an event for comms professionals. She had just taken over the Term Sheet daily deals newsletter covering startups, venture capital, M&A, trends and pretty much anything tech-related. When news broke right after our panel that Reddit was filing to go public, she didn’t have a …
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Startup Funding Espresso – What Are Co-Lead Investors?
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What Are Co-Lead Investors? Hello, this is Hall T. Martin with the Startup Funding Espresso -- your daily shot of startup funding and investing. The lead investor typically takes up to half of the round in return for leading the diligence and setting the valuation. When there is a great deal of work to be done and no single investor will take the l…
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Marie-Christine Levet: Founding Partner at Educapital
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Marie-Christine Levet is the President and co-founder of Educapital, the first and largest Edtech impact fund in Europe. Based in Paris, Educapital invests in innovative startups from late seed to Series B, focusing on entrepreneurs who are transforming the future of education and work. The fund manages two portfolios and recently closed its second…
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20VC: AI Scaling Myths: More Compute is not the Answer | The Core Bottlenecks in AI Today: Data, Algorithms and Compute | The Future of Models: Open vs Closed, Small vs Large with Arvind Narayanan, Professor ...
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Arvind Narayanan is a professor of Computer Science at Princeton and the director of the Center for Information Technology Policy. He is a co-author of the book AI Snake Oil and a big proponent of the AI scaling myths around the importance of just adding more compute. He is also the lead author of a textbook on the computer science of cryptocurrenc…
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Cassandra Loh on growing the global presence of Intellect's mental healthcare platform | Call 169
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Launched in May 2020, Intellect today counts 3.5 million users globally, with services available in 30 languages and comprehensive local networks of mental healthcare providers across 60 countries worldwide. Its enterprise solution has been rolled out for multinational companies including Singtel, Shell, Merck, Schroders, as well as institutions li…
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