Stonks Angel Investing Podcast

In this riveting episode of Stonkcast, we're joined by tech luminary and investment maven, Ryan Holmes, the co-founder of the globally recognized social media management platform, Hootsuite.Now charting a new course in seed stage investing through LOI Ventures, Holmes brings a unique perspective on startup growth, venture capital, and navigating the ever-shifting market landscape.This episode offers a rare opportunity to learn from one of tech's leading figures. Whether you're an aspiring entrepreneur, an investor, or simply intrigued by the world of startups and venture capital, you're sure to find a wealth of insights and inspiration.

Stonks CEO Ali Moiz is back again, this time with Founder of Behind Genius Ventures, Paige Finn Doherty.On this episode of the Stonkcast we draw a direct correlation between loving the acclaimed TV series "Silicon Valley" and achieving the ambitious goal of Forbes 30 under 30.All jokes aside, Ali and Paige discuss the path to creating her own venture fund, inspirations and the value of leveraging social media to build trust in the startup ecosystem.

Join Ali Moiz and Regina Gerbeaux as they delve into the exciting world of CEO coaching in the latest episode of the Stonkcast. Regina is a seasoned CEO coach who shares her wealth of experience coaching founders to push past their fears, be methodical in their approach to business, as well as not catering to what investors want.Join Ali and Regina as they explore the intricate and fascinating process of helping startups navigate the rapidly changing business landscape. Whether you're a founder yourself, an entrepreneur, or just someone with an interest in the business world, this episode of the Stonkcast is not to be missed!Regina's website: http://coachingfounder.com/

Stonks CEO Ali Moiz is back at it again with another Stonkcast! This time, he welcomes serial investor and founder of Incisive Ventures Martin Tobias.No stone was left unturned throughout this far-reaching conversation. Tune in to hear about:Martin's early years at MicrosoftHis introduction into investingTheses he's betting on and his outlook for 2023Whether an aspiring investor, a serial founder, or a grizzled operator, this conversation contains something for you

Zak Slayback invests in innovators. The 1517 Fund has proven time and time again that their thesis provides 10x outcomes. Zak breaks down 1517's belief in dropouts, renegades, and deep tech scientists and how it helps them excel in the VC world. By the 10-minute mark in this episode, you'll find yourself staring off into space, mouth agape as you fall deeper into admiration for what Zak and the 1517 team have accomplished in a short amount of time. His stories are that compelling. Where else will you hear about a founder named Tony Stark, who styles himself exactly like the Marvel superhero?

Based on our write-up with Forum Ventures, Adam and Tom discuss next year's outlook. We also cover the latest from The Information, including their USV coverage and why Holiday Parties are not in-season this year. 

Watching Niko Bonatsos discuss venture investing is like watching Michael Jordan shoot a basketball–effortless. This episode of Stonkcast features the prolific investor in his element, discussing a wide array of topics from investing for the Gen z audience and the basic decision-making process at General Catalyst. It's not often you hear such an important voice in this space, like Niko, pack nugget after nugget of wisdom into a half-hour podcast. Tune in and find your takeaway. 

Hosts Adam Hardej and Angela  Dalton invite you to hear from a panel of space experts to learn about the SpaceX opportunity and the aerospace industry at large. If the term "space experts" is not enough to get you excited, don't worry there's more.This round table features a Mars-worthy list of notable investors in this space:Arjun Sethi - Tribe CapitalSam Korus - ARK Investment ManagementAaron Burnett - Spaced VenturesJonathan Lacoste - Space.VCTogether, with the help of our co-hosts, they'll explore all the notable aspects of SpaceX's progress in the market and what makes this deal unique. We'll cover specifics like the competitive landscape, growing market opportunity, latest traction (estimates), unique value propositions, and risks.You can't talk about SpaceX without adding additional context to this whole market. It's one of the most exciting aspects of having this well-rounded group of panelists here to share their insights into the long-term momentum surrounding aerospace companies.We can promise you one thing: You will leave with a better understanding of this entire area of investment thanks to these experts.

 If anyone knows about perseverance, it's Eunice Ajim. A former founder and tenacious entrepreneur, Eunice learned very many lessons about the trials and tribulations of startups the hard way. Candidly, this badge of honor is not something many other emerging VC managers can claim. Listen to her journey and you will understand exactly what we mean.Eunice sat down with Stonks CEO Ali Moiz for the latest episode of the Stonkcast. In it, she discusses her outlook on private markets and how it influences her mentorship/advice to African founders. Don't miss how Eunice describes her journey from being a founder living in her car to raising her first institutional fund.

Elaine Zelby is always thinking of opportunities for new companies. Her newsletter, Three Things, is evidence of that drive and excitement. When she sat down for our latest episode of Stonkcast, her brilliant insights on GTM and Growth strategies were fully displayed. Take a moment out of your day to hear about how she's seeing the market and where some of the best opportunities to build might be in the next few years. 

Being a Founder can be lonely, maybe even isolating. Michael Devellano is one of the founders of Founders Pack and the author of Automate and Grow. In this episode, he talks about the importance of working within a community. These can lead to partnerships and insights that will help your company's chances of growth and success. Building in times of uncertainty can feel daunting. Lucky for us, Stonks CEO Ali Moiz sat down with Michael to discuss his advice for founders today and where he sees strategies and mentalities moving forward in the new year. 

If you got to this podcast via Twitter, then it's still alive. Elon is doing more with less and we're striving for the same. Adam and Tom  go through all the best headlines from this week on Stonks' newest show, "Secondary Saturdays"Secondary Saturdays strives to make the opaque world of private markets a bit more transparent, to thrust private discussions and professional dealmaking from cigar-smoke-filled rooms out into the public forum for all to see. From banter to bold predictions, snark to sound effects, Secondary Saturdays brings levity and insight to that which has been static, stolid, and serious for far too long.The World Cup is quickly approaching, so we found a way to talk about it without mentioning the lack of beer in the stadium. What more do you want from us? It was the best way to avoid making another show completely dedicated to the FTX case. It's a case now, right? There's too much here for there not to be criminal proceedings at some point...maybe. Tune in and discover: - How Twitter might survive a surge- Does a split Congress matter to the private markets?- Why we're concerned about SBF's League of Legends rank- Plus, find out why Tom and Adam are working their hardest to get this podcast marked as explicit If you're a fan of soccer and plan on watching the World Cup, then get ready. There's a special final segment with that theme in mind. You need to tune in to find out!

This just in, SpaceX does not have pizza parties and the weekend is here.You know what that means. No Tom this week, but Adam holds down the fort on Stonks' newest show "Secondary Saturdays"Secondary Saturdays strives to make the opaque world of private markets a bit more transparent, to thrust private discussions and professional dealmaking from cigar-smoke-filled rooms out into the public forum for all to see. From banter to bold predictions, snark to sound effects, Secondary Saturdays brings levity and insight to that which has been static, stolid, and serious for far too long.It was a tale of two layoffs this week. Hear what to make about the differences between Patrick Collison's announcement and Elon Musk's email reveal party. Adam takes you deeper into both styles while thinking long and hard about why this episode was so much longer without Tom. This week, we kicked off with headlines and then went into the ApeVue 50 data. That's right we're trying to keep you all on your toes!Also, we wrap up a full month's worth of Stonks startup valuation data. Tune in and discover: - What's got us all so Hyper- The true meaning of life and work- What to take away from Plaid's 2022 FinTech write-up- Plus hear Adam's favorite scary movie and how that even relates to VCWe didn't realize how much we'd miss Tom until we didn't have him on this week. The market truisms were too sparse and Adam was left unchecked to rule over the podcast with his new microphone.Don't worry, we'll get back to your regular scheduled program next week. Until next weekend, just remember: Saturdays are for Secondaries! 

Another weekend has come and gone. You know what that means. Adam Hardej and Tom White hosting Stonks' newest show, "Secondary Saturdays"Let's be honest: exclusivity is to Venture Capital as apple pie is to America—in its very heart, blood, and soul. More, VCs often take themselves a bit too seriously, hoard access to information, and make sartorially-suspect decisions (looking at you, Vest Mafia...)Secondary Saturdays strives to make the opaque world of private markets a bit more transparent, to thrust private discussions and professional dealmaking from cigar-smoke-filled rooms out into the public forum for all to see. From banter to bold predictions, snark to sound effects, Secondary Saturdays brings levity and insight to that which has been static, stolid, and serious for far too long.This week, our two talking heads delve into the data behind ApeVue, the first independent, daily pricing service for unicorn stocks. Comprised of the fifty most active private companies in the institutional market, the ApeVue 50 provides an important barometer of the health, strength, and liquidity of later-stage venture capital.Tune into this week's episode and discover: The substantial divergence between FinTech and Blockchain secondary prices since June of 2022Why venture capital is making like crossover hedge funds and moving slowly but surely into public market investingWhat to make of Elon's alleged plans for TwitterThe big news regarding $SNAP and its effect on growth equitiesTom's existential dread concerning mankind's relegation of free will (Editor's Note: This actually comes up...)They don't put any of that in the All In podcast...Until next weekend, just remember: Saturdays are for Secondaries! 

It's a new concept coming at you live! I know what you're thinking, "this wasn't uploaded on a Saturday. what gives?" We soft-launched this concept this weekend and delayed the debut's public rollout. So expect new episodes every Saturday now!

Itamar Novick has some contrary thoughts on the current state of the market. That's for later in the episode, and you'll completely forget I mentioned it here when you're absorbed in his stories from the early days.This episode features tales of early venture life, why the movement towards solo investors will only continue to grow in VC, and the utility of pivots. Ali sits with Itamar to discuss all this and more on his market views, whom he invests with, and why. Come check it all out on the latest Stonkcast!

Helen Min knows marketing. Her journey began in 2008, working at Facebook back when it was all called Facebook and not Meta. From there, Helen continued to prove her marketing chops time and time again for unicorn companies. But, she knows with this great power comes great responsibility. In this episode, Ali sits down with her to talk about early career decisions, Navalisms, and why early-stage investing is truly more art than science. It's all here on the latest Stonkcast!

Mary Gao is an investor with General Catalyst and writes her newsletter on crypto called TL;DR. So it makes sense that we used our time with her to learn more about investing focus during a crypto winter. Gao discusses what capital and people mean in crypto, the idea of fringe concepts mattering more, and how she got her start in Venture Capital. 

Ben Braverman, the co-founder and managing partner of Flexport will be the first to tell you he's found himself in the right place at the right time more than once in his illustrious career. Hear the story behind his early journey into startups and taking lessons from those early days all the way to present day as he aims to heighten Flexport's mission through the Flexport Fund. In this episode of the Stonkcast, you'll learn Ben's take on the current market, who's making moves and at what stage, and what advice founders need to make it through these current conditions.  

Host Ali Moiz sits down with Elizabeth Yin from the Hustle Fund to talk about her thoughts on investing during a downturn. Hear about the history behind Hustle Fund, her previous exit as a founder, and how Ali and Elizabeth are handling the changes in the market. Welcome back to Stonkcast and our newest season, be sure to follow us and subscribe to catch all the newest episodes. 

Andrew Gluck knows the importance of community for startups. His portfolio consists of promising companies he found by cutting through the noise and understanding the details. In this episode, we discuss: tapping into market sentiment, forming a cohesive investing strategy, and approaching managing a rolling fund.

Julia Lipton is going down the web3 rabbit hole. She's been living at the intersection of crypto, creators, communities and more all putting it at the center of her portfolio at Awesome People Ventures. This episode we discuss: various web3 applications, community in Web3, and taking the "red pill"

We sat down with Ariana Thacker, GP at ConscienceVC to chat about investing in Deep Tech, the intersection of Consumer & Science, and the future of venture investing.0:00 - 0:36 Intro0:36 - 6:00 Thesis & Examples6:00 - 13:08 Ariana's Investments13:08 - 17:42 Launching a Fund17:42 - 20:39 LinkedIn Growth Hack20:39 - 21:18 Boston21:18 - 23:47 Ariana's First Investment23:47 - 24:30 Working at Cowndown Capital24:30 - 27:06 Ariana's Top Trends27:06 - 28:16 Optimism for the Future28:16 - 31:48 Web3: What's Its Trajectory?31:48 - 35:47 Thinking Critically as an Investor35:47 - 39:05 Why invest in Venture?39:05 - 44:29 VC in 10 Years44:29 - 45:38 Winter Meet @ Operator Lessons45:38 - 47:28 Hustle as an Emerging Manager47:28 - 50:10 CrowdfundingFollow Ariana:website: https://conscience.vc/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/arianadthacker/Follow Us:website: https://stonks.com/Twitter: https://twitter.com/Stonks_dot_com

We sat down with Donna Haris, GP at Builders & Backers to chat about her experience investing in healthcare, education & issues surrounding civil discourse. At Stonks, we call investing in the most important problems in society "fighting the good fight".Follow Donna @dharrisincBuilders & Backers: https://www.buildersandbackers.com/

In this episode of the Stonks pod, Andrew Chen from a16z join us to chat about his new book The Cold Start Problem, building network effects and investing in companies like Clubhouse.Follow Us:website: https://stonks.com/Twitter: https://twitter.com/Stonks_dot_comFollow Andrew:book: https://www.coldstart.com/Twitter: https://twitter.com/andrewchen

We sat down with Sahil Lavingia to talk about his new book the Minimalist Entrepreneur. During our convo, we chat about operating Gumroad, equity crowdfunding, tokenization applications and more.0:00 - 1:12 Intro 1:12 - 11:12 Failure to build a $1B business 11:12 - 17:22 What Drives Sahil? 17:22 - 20:59 Sahil on Feeling Fear 20:59 - 25:20 No Meetings, No Deadlines, No FTE's 25:20 - 35:50 Crowdfunding 35:50 - 48:14 Sahil's Hopes for the Future 48:14 - 53:37 Gumroad Equity 53:37 - 58:38 The Benefits of a Community of Investors 58:38 - 1:00:44 Outro Follow Sahil: https://twitter.com/shl Purchase the Minimalist Entrepeneur: https://www.minimalistentrepreneur.co... Follow Us: website: https://stonks.com/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/Stonks_dot_com

7 years as an angel investor has taught Peter Livingston a lot about what it takes to succeed in venture capital. Hear about his early days with Unpopular Ventures, what "sharing carry" did for his syndicate, and where he believes the future of startup investing is going in the latest episode of Stonks Angel Investing Pod!0:00 - 0:33 Intro0:33 - 4:17 How Unpopular Ventures Started4:17 - 5:25 Background5:25 - 9:11 Unpopular Ventures Thesis9:11 - 11:08 Rolling Fund11:08 - 12:42 Carry Share for Scouts12:42 - 20:19 Building a Network & The Future of Syndicates20:19 - 23:08 Value Add23:08 - 29:59 Investment Strategy29:59 - 31:14 Rolling fund vs Syndicate31:14 - 38:35 Trends in Venture Capital38:35 - 40:46 Peter's Favorite Investment?40:46 - 42:13 OutroFollow Peter:https://twitter.com/unpopularvcunpopular.vcFollow Us:website: https://stonks.com/Twitter: https://twitter.com/Stonks_dot_com

We sat down with Stonks CEO Ali Moiz to chat about his entrepreneurial journey - from selling trading cards, to dropping out, to raising from Sequoia Capital.  Ali Moiz is the former CEO Streamlabs that sold to Logitech for $100m+, today he runs Stonks.com to democratize investing in startups. 0:00 - 1:28 Intro1:28 - 3:33 Dropping Out3:33 - 7:39 Opening Question7:39 - 12:01 Ali's Early Businesses12:01 - 15:45 StreamLabs Insight15:45 - 21:14 Evaluating Pivoting Startups21:14 - 27:00 Raising from Sequoia Capital, Naval Ravikrant & Momentum27:00 - 30:06 Stonks30:06 - 38:26 Poor Founders38:26 - 43:59 Future of Investing Markets43:59 - 45:41 OutroAli's Twitter: https://twitter.com/ali_moizStonks Twitter: https://twitter.com/Stonks_dot_comStonks.com

Brian Nichols from Hustle Fund & the Uplyft Angel Syndicate join us to chat about his experiences in venture and how his experience as an early Lyft employee shapes his investing worldview.If you're curious about the world of angel investing, go to stonks.com to join one of our upcoming demo days.

In this episode, Ali and Wen discuss the parallels between building a Tech Startup and building a Small/Medium Business.

Ali and Michael discuss growing a tech startup and how to space-out and reach milestones.

Ali and Jason talk about the growing eSports world and the opportunities surrounding it. Jason walks through the early days of the company and how being a founder has dictated his lifestyle.

In the first episode of the Stonks Founder Series Podcast, Ali hops on Zoom with friends Kevin and Pradeep and have a fascinating conversation about scaling up grocery delivery in a time when no one cared about it.