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Want a quick estimate of how much your business is worth? With our free valuation calculator, answer a few questions about your business and you'll get an immediate estimate of the value of your business. You might be surprised by how much you can get for it: https://flippa.com/exit -- In this episode of The Exit: Xandra Laskowski, founder and CEO of Osea Angel Investors, shares her journey from tech industry veteran to angel investor. After retiring in 1998, she started a family office in 2008 and began angel investing in 2013. Xandra discusses key criteria for startup investments, including the importance of founders having prior exit experience and maintaining two years of runway. She emphasizes the critical role of early exit planning, strategic market positioning, and maintaining strong metrics for successful scaling. Drawing from her experience investing primarily in female-founded companies, Xandra highlights the challenges and opportunities in healthcare tech, sustainability, and financial technology sectors. Despite seeing positive trends in female founder representation through her syndication partners, she acknowledges the persistent challenge of only 2% of funding going to women-run companies. For more details and insights from her entrepreneurial journey, listen to the latest episode of The Exit. -- Xandra Laskowski is an angel investor and startup advisor with over 25 years of entrepreneurial experience with large multinational tech companies as well as startups as founder, investor, advisor and board member. She has held positions as Worldwide Commodity Manager and National Major Accounts managerial roles before moving into the Angel Investment and startup worlds. She founded OSEA Angel Investors in 2017, a women focused angel investment group based in Newport Beach, California. Website: https://www.oseaangelinvestors.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/xandra-laskowski-765b1813/overlay/contact-info/ Check Out Flippa's Data Insights Tool: https://flippa.com/data-insights -- The Exit—Presented By Flippa: A 30-minute podcast featuring expert entrepreneurs who have been there and done it. The Exit talks to operators who have bought and sold a business. You'll learn how they did it, why they did it, and get exposure to the world of exits, a world occupied by a small few, but accessible to many. To listen to the podcast or get daily listing updates, click on flippa.com/the-exit-podcast/
“[We're] actually using TikTok in a positive way. The whole reason we exist is to combat misinformation, which there is a lot of on TikTok, but it can be used positively.” In today's 40 Minute Mentor episode, we're joined by Jas Schembri-Stothart, Co-Founder of luna, the world's first digital health companion for teenage girls. Working with leading health and education institutions, Jas and her Co-Founder Jo Goodall are building a digital companion enabling teenage girls to have a healthier and happier teenhood. To date, the app has over 100k members in over 100+ countries, was featured as app of the day across app stores and has seen them raise £1.2 million from Octopus Ventures, Syndicate Room and prolific Angel Investors. In today's episode, we uncover all the highs and lows along the way so far… Episode Chapters: ➡️ Foundation in consulting [05:50] ➡️ Deciding whether to get your MBA [08:30] ➡️ The Origin story behind luna [11:30] ➡️ Growing through community [19:30] ➡️ More about Leadership Unleashed [21:20] ➡️ Spending to grow & hiring mistakes [23:00] ➡️ VC vs Angel Investment [27:20] ➡️ Getting to know Gen Z & Generation Alpha [33:20] ➡️ Embracing Founder Communities [41:30] ⛳ Helpful links: ➡️ Connect with Jas: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jasschembri/ ➡️ Find out more about luna: https://weareluna.app/
Business Problems?Welcome to the monthly, bonus episode of the Leeds Business Podcast, featuring the latest Business Surgery problems.If you're a Business Owner, have a listen; you've probably experienced at least one, or more, of these problems..... and now you have a potential solution.This month's round up features the following business problems;[00:00:30] "As a business owner, I've always got too much to do on my to do list. How do I solve this problem?" - with John Damonne, Salvos[00:06:00] "I'm currently doing my business planning. How far in advance should I do my strategy?" - with Mark Fitzgerald Cooke, Intelligent Business Partners[00:09:00] "What are the key things that I should put in an Angel Investment pitch deck?" - with Jordan Dargue, Lifted Ventures[00:14:30] "When should a company consider bringing in external advisors and/or NEDs?" - with James Kempley, Troy FoodsTHE FULL EPISODE OF EACH GUEST CAN BE FOUND AThttps://leedsbusinesspodcast.com/podcast/salvos/ https://leedsbusinesspodcast.com/podcast/lifted-ventures/ https://leedsbusinesspodcast.com/podcast/troy-foods/https://leedsbusinesspodcast.com/podcast/mark-fitzgerald-cooke/WANT YOUR BUSINESS PROBLEM SOLVING?Email: phil@leedsbusinesspodcast.com with your problem and Phil and future guest will suggest a solution for youVALUABLE RESOURCES FOR YOUWebsite: www.leedsbusinesspodcast.com LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/company/leeds-business-podcast/Work with Phil - www.philfraser.co.uk ABOUT YOUR HOSTPhil Fraser went from an accidental kitchen table start up, with no investment, all the way to multi-million pound sale to a PLC 18 years later. He's travelled the full SME business journey of launch, growth, scale and exit.As well as hosting the Leeds Business Podcast, Phil now works with ambitious SME-owners as a Business Sounding Board (think somewhere between Business Coach and Business Mentor). In simple terms, he's ‘a pair of ears and an extra pair eyes' for SME Owners helping them to be better at what they do. Phil's mantra is It doesn't need to be ‘lonely at the top'. He helps Business Owners to be better business owners, by helping with their clarity and focus.As a Business Sounding Board, he gives SME Owners the time & space to regularly discuss their challenges and opportunities, with no sense of judgement or bias, and in complete confidence. This allows them to explore their options in full, culminating with a list of issues to address/clarify, a clear target in mind, a roadmap to success, and a renewed enthusiasm and confidence for the challenges ahead.Want to work with Phil to help you? See www.philfraser.co.uk.LEEDS BUSINESS PODCASTLeeds, Leeds Business, Business in Leeds, Nous of Fraser, Business Sounding Board, Business Coach, Business Mentor,
https://home.hallocasa.com/ - HalloCasa - The SEO-Ranked Digital Business Card for Real Estate Agents Find Your Real Estate Agent Globally with ease: https://hallocasa.com/brokers This time I talked to Dhruv Agarwala, currently based in Singapore. Dhruv is the Chief Executive Officer of REA India Pte. Ltd., which oversees major real estate platforms such as Housing.com, Proptiger.com, and Makaan.com. He has held this role since December 2020. In addition, Dhruv has been the CEO of Proptiger.com, Housing.com, and Makaan.com since January 2017.As a co-founder of PropTiger.com, Dhruv has been a key figure in the Indian real estate landscape since its inception in 2011. Prior to this, he co-founded iTrust Financial Advisors, a leading personal finance advisory firm, and also served as Senior Vice President at GE in India.Dhruv holds an MBA from Harvard Business School and an MS in Materials Science and Engineering from Stanford University.00:00:17 Introduction 00:09:00 About PropTiger.com00:12:00 About the Indian Real Estate Market and PropTech in India 00:17:17 About the Challenge to create an online presence as a local realtor in India 00:20:00 About the next 3-5 years in proptech in India and Dhruv´s solution and approach 00:20:00 About the next 3-5 years 00:28:45 Dhruv´s Angel Investment activities 00:31:00 Conclusion, Final Thoughts You can contact Dhruv via https://www.linkedin.com/in/dhruv-agarwala-ba724/
For more information on YFM equity Partners please visit www.yfmep.com (and tell them Phil from Leeds Business Podcast sent you!)This week's guest is Jordan Dargue, co-founder of Lifted Ventures.Jordan shares with us her journey into angel investing, developing the early stage investing community in Leeds and the North and now building Lifted Ventures and its ‘flywheel' to support both female founders and female investors. Jordan also explains the important role that men can play in being male allies to this vital area of business, and how to make your business ‘investor-ready'.The business surgery segment answers the question; ""What are the key things that I should put in an Angel Investment pitch deck?"INTRODUCING JORDAN DARGUEJordan Dargue, is a founder, senior executive, investor, NED and seasoned investment expert. Jordan is Co Founder of Lifted Ventures. Lifted exists to increase the flow of early stage capital to female founders and promote the significant business benefits of backing women. The Lifted Ventures flywheel has an angel network at its core, alongside education, community and consultancy. Previously Jordan was co-leader and Board Director of multi award winning NorthInvest, and in 2020 she co-founded Fund Her North and Women Angels of the North, a collective of women in VCs and Angel investors who support female founders to get equal access to finance.EPISODE HIGHLIGHTS[00:01:30] The transition from construction to technology[00:05:00] why is there a lack of women in certain industries and roles?[00:10:00] The founding of NorthInvest and its aims[00:13:00] Can anyone be an Angel Investor? And what can an angel bring to the table?[00:17:00] The founding of Fund Her North and its aims[00:21:00] The role of male allies[00:25:00] BUSINESS SURGERY[00:31:00] What is Lifted Ventures, why is it needed and the conference[00:40:00] How to make your business investor ready[00:47:00] The Athena Festival4 KEY TAKEAWAYS & BUSINESS LEARNINGS• Anyone can be an Angel Investor• Female founders, and the wider female business eco-system need male allies• Female founders generate more revenue, grow more quickly and are more likely to exit• Only 2% of capital goes into female founders3 BEST MOMENTS“Investors need to understand the story behind the business“I invested three times. I invested in her and loved what she was doing”“Register to attend Lifted Venture conference and/or the Athena event”VALUABLE RESOURCES FOR YOUWebsite: www.leedsbusinesspodcast.com LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/company/leeds-business-podcast/Website: https://liftedventures.co.uk/ Athena Conference - https://www.eventbrite.com/e/the-athena-festival-a-female-founder-innovation-festival-tickets-915591838837LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jordan-dargue-59438433/Shout out tags: https://www.gordonsllp.com/ DON'T FORGET THE LEEDS BUSINESS PODCAST ‘FAIR DEAL'My half of the agreement; Every week I bring you inspiring Leeds...
www.CPOPLAYBOOK.comEpisode TranscriptAboutIn this episode, Anil Joshi, founder of Unicorn India Ventures, shares insights on building successful startups. He notes that only a small percentage of founders stay as CEOs through key milestones, with 25% reaching IPO as CEO. Essential qualities for founders include attracting talent, leadership, team compatibility, and execution capability. Anil emphasizes evaluating the team's background, vision clarity, solution uniqueness, and intellectual property. He cites Gen Robotic as an example of success through strong leadership and execution. Overall, Anil stresses the importance of leadership, team-building, and adaptability in scaling startups.*Anil JoshiAnil Joshi is the Founder and Managing Partner at Unicorn India Ventures, a leading Venture Capital Fund focusing on early-stage investments in tech companies. With over two decades of experience in the field, Anil pioneered angel investments in India as the head of operations and President at Mumbai Angels, one of the most reputable and prolific Angel Investment forums in India. As an early mover in early 2000 in this segment, Anil was investing in budding companies even before venture investment had taken any formal shape in India.Within the start-up ecosystem, Anil has been at the helm of over 100 venture-financing deals. He serves on the board of several companies in the field of Fintech, Robotic, Meditech, IOT, Bigdata, SaaS and is involved with multiple incubation centers as a board member and mentor in India as well as internationally. Additionally, he also advises the government and industry bodies on start-ups regarding policy. Young entrepreneurs draw upon his vast experience for guidance and strategic direction for their own start-ups.As an accomplished public speaker with informed opinions about the sector, he is much sought after at start-up events both in the domestic and the international circuit. His speaking engagements have taken him to countries like Singapore, Malaysia, USA, Canada, China, France, Australia and the Middle East.Anil's corporate experience includes management functions in medium and large organizations, project management, joint ventures and business development. Prior to joining Mumbai Angels, he was heading new projects and investment in start-ups with Artheon Group, a Telecom, IT & Energy group.*All media inquiries: media@cpoplaybook.com
Part 4 of 4. My guest for this week's episode is Mark Kotter, neurosurgeon, stem cell biologist, and CEO and founder of bit.bio. He has also been a professor and researcher at Cambridge for more than 15 years. Bit.bio is an award-winning human synthetic biology company providing human cells for research, drug discovery, and cell therapy. The company applies a patented safe harbor gene targeting approach to inducibly express transcription factor combinations that reprogram human-induced pluripotent stem cells into highly defined and mature human cell types. Bit.bio spun out of the University of Cambridge in 2016 and has since raised approximately $200 million from Arch Ventures, Foresight Capital, Milky Way, Charles River Laboratories, National Resilience, Tencent, and Pulau Capital, among others.
Send us a Text Message.E124: 757 Angels are based in Hampton Rhodes, VA and host a truely robust startup ecosystem. They offer a progressive support program for founders with a Startup Studio supporting pre-seed startups, progressing to the 757 Accelerate Program supporting growing startups and the 757 Angels who have raised over $100M of Angel Investment over the last 10 years. Paul interviews the leadership team of Paul Nolde and Charles Corprew of 757 Angels to explore their ecosystem and it's intersection with Founders and Startup Investors across the southern US. (recorded 5/6/24)Follow David on LinkedIn or reach out to David on Twitter/X @DGRollingSouth for comments. Follow Paul on LinkedIn or reach out to Paul on Twitter/X @PalmettoAngel We invite your feedback and suggestions at www.ventureinthesouth.com or email david@ventureinthesouth.com. Learn more about RollingSouth at rollingsouth.vc or email david@rollingsouth.vc. Download our White Papers and Cheat Sheets HERE. Thanks for listening and remember: Our mission is to MAKE MONEY, HAVE FUN, AND DO GOOD.
Welcome to a very special episode of Labnotes! For our 50th edition of the show we recorded LIVE from the Future Health Expo at the University of New South Wales, diving into the world of spinouts and deep tech investment with a panel of three guests from the Venture Capital and Angel Investment sector. Join us to hear how Alejandra Romero (Main Sequence Ventures), John Kurek (UniSeed) and Mian Bi (Australian Medical Angels) find, fund and foster big ideas and entrepreneurial researchers emerging from Australian universities. GUESTS : Alejandra Romero https://www.linkedin.com/in/alejandra-romero1/ Dr Mian Bi https://www.linkedin.com/in/mian-bi/ Dr John Kurek https://www.linkedin.com/in/john-kurek-ba19a54/ UNIVERSITY OF NSW : https://www.unsw.edu.au/ FUTURE EXPO SERIES : https://www.innovationcommunity.unsw.edu.au/futures-expo-series EON LABS : https://www.eonlabs.org/ HOST : Dr. Leo Stevens https://www.linkedin.com/in/leostevensinc/ MUSIC : Purple Planet Music https://www.purple-planet.com Mixed by Dr. Nat Harris
In this engaging panel discussion from our Family Office Club event at the Beverly Hills Super Summit, our selected angel investors and venture capital pros break down the emerging investment spaces for 2024. Watch the full video to get the latest insights and advice on which types of startups and other businesses are catching the attention of industry titans who have been in the game long enough to understand what the top opportunities are this year, including disruptive tech, AI, and more. Plus, you'll get to see which types of people and business owners most investors prefer to work with and how they carefully select their deals after rigorous due diligence.---------------------------Welcome to the "Private Investor Club - 7,500 Investors. Subscribe now to hear what our 7,500+ investors are allocating to and stay on top of trends related to structuring and closing deals.Our 17-year-old investor club, the Family Office Club, has 25 team members, and 12+ million social followers, has closed on over $500M of transactions, has over 7,500 active investors, and hosts 15 live events a year. To join our investor club as a capital raiser or CEO of a company needing capital to access our live community events, please visit https://FamilyOffices.comTo register with us as an investor to access live community events please visit https://InvestorClub.comWe have free web classes and books for you to download at https://lp.FamilyOffices.com/book https://CapitalRaising.com To date, our podcast and YouTube content has been downloaded over 5 million times. Have a nice day!
In this episode of "Raw and Real Entrepreneurship," Susan Sly has a dynamic conversation with Aimee Schuster, the founder of Bandwidth Strategy and a Josephine Collective angel network member. They discuss the challenges that women face in entrepreneurship and the importance of mentorship and support. Aimee shares her journey from starting an eco-friendly business to becoming a fractional C-suite executive, emphasizing the value of risk tolerance and adaptability. The discussion also covers the evolving landscape of work, the future of marketing in the age of AI, and the significance of building relationships for professional growth. The episode is a blend of personal stories, professional insights, and a call to action for greater involvement of women in startups and angel investing. About Aimee Schuster Aimee Schuster is an expert at marketing the invisible, having spent the last twenty-five years helping B2B organizations like Miller Heiman Group, DLA Piper and Homefinder.com build, advance and energize their lead generation programs. Aimee founded Bandwidth Strategy, a fractional CMO and COO consultancy, to help growth-stage organizations drive the right leads into the funnel that result in closed-won business. Aimee uses her experience and a bit of humor/improv (honed as a student at Second City) to create a common language among the all-too-often warring factions of sales and marketing. A go-to voice on sales-marketing alignment and workplace equity, her work has been featured in Fast Company and Business Insider. Connect with Aimee LinkedIn @aimeehschuster Website https://www.bandwidthstrategy.com/ About Susan Sly Susan Sly is the maven behind Raw and Real Entrepreneurship. An award-winning AI entrepreneur and MIT Sloan alumna, Susan has carved out a niche at the forefront of the AI revolution, earning accolades as a top AI innovator in 2023 and a key figure in real-time AI advancements for 2024. With a storied career that blends rigorous academic insight with astute market strategies, Susan has emerged as a formidable founder, a discerning angel investor, sought after speaker, and a venerated voice in the business world. Her insights have graced platforms from CNN to CNBC and been quoted in leading publications like Forbes and MarketWatch. At the helm of the Raw and Real Entrepreneurship podcast, Susan delivers unvarnished wisdom and strategies, empowering aspiring entrepreneurs and seasoned business veterans alike to navigate the challenges of the entrepreneurial landscape with confidence. Dive deep into the essence of success with Susan Sly, and redefine your entrepreneurial journey. Connect With Susan X @Susanslylive X @rawandrealentr1 LinkedIn @susansly Website https://susansly.com/
This week's episode is slightly different as we meet one of the Leeds business community's most well-known faces, Colin Glass OBE.Colin shares his expertise on a variety of business topics including what makes a great business founder, funding options available for businesses, what is a NED and why you might need one, what sweat investment is and, of course, how to be a great networker.INTRODUCING COLIN GLASSColin is a Chartered Accountant who started his own practice, Winburn Glass Norfolk (WGN) in 1975 and in August 2019 WGN merged with Murray HarcourtColin is, or has been, a Non-Executive Director of several companies, some of which are quoted on AIM and has always been passionately interested in helping small businesses, including start-ups to develop to their full potential. He has invested in many start-up businesses over the years.He was awarded the Star in Practice Award in 2006 from the West Yorkshire Society of Chartered Accountants, Business Adviser of the Year in 2007, Non-Executive Director of the Year in 2008 and 2019 by the Institute of Directors Yorkshire and Humber and, in January 2011, he was awarded Non-Executive Director of the Year in the Quoted Company Awards.Due to his many years of involvement with SMEs, in 2014 Colin was appointed a Non-Executive Director at the British Business Bank and was awarded an OBE in the 2017 Queen's New Year Honour's list.He is one of the most well-known, and respected, faces on the Leeds business scene.EPISODE HIGHLIGHTS[00:00:45] What are the common themes in successful businesses[00:03:30] The common mistakes business owners make[00:06:20] The best places to find funding[00:09:00] Should you bootstrap your business?[00:10:45] What makes a good Angel investment pitch?[00:13:00] All about sweat investment[00:19:40] Colin's successful first sweat investment deal[00:26:00] The investment that didn't go well[00:31:00] What does a NED do, and do you need one? [00:36:00] How to be a good networker3 KEY TAKEAWAYS & BUSINESS LEARNINGS• You need to listen to the advice of mentors around you• All companies that are trying to grow should look at some kind of NED• Don't try to sell at networking eventsBEST MOMENTS“One successful angel investment can pay for all the others that go wrong”“Do me a favour, let them wine & dine us”VALUABLE RESOURCES FOR YOUWebsite: www.leedsbusinesspodcast.com LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/colinglass1/ Shout out: https://www.luma3.uk/ DON'T FORGET THE LEEDS BUSINESS PODCAST ‘FAIR DEAL'My half of the agreement; Every week I bring you inspiring Leeds Business people FOR FREE.Your half of the deal has two simple steps;1) Share this episode with just ONE person who you think will get value from it2) Post a review of the show on this appSOCIAL MEDIAFollow us on LinkedIn, Twitter and InstagramYOU MAY ALSO LIKEhttps://leedsbusinesspodcast.com/podcast/nigel-botterill/https://leedsbusinesspodcast.com/podcast/alistair-maiden/ABOUT YOUR HOSTPhil Fraser went from an accidental kitchen table start up, with no investment, all the way to multi-million pound sale to a PLC 18 years later. He's travelled the full
Often, entrepreneurs embark on their journey with a brilliant idea they believe addresses a pressing market need. But turning that idea into reality requires more than just ingenuity; it demands funding. Today, we'll delve into the world of startup funding, exploring the strategies and challenges entrepreneurs face as they seek the financial support necessary to bring their innovations to life. I'm your host, Kevin Blevins, and joining us today is Sanford Wollman, or Sandy, an ACA (Angel Capital Association) board member, Director of the Syndication Committee, and the co-founder and Managing Director of Westchester Angels. In this episode, Sandy provides valuable insights into what startups need to know from the initial stages of pitching to navigating due diligence to attract angel investment. We will also explore the collaborative nature of the angel investing ecosystem, the importance of finding the right angel group, and the role of organizations like the ACA in facilitating connections and providing educational resources for entrepreneurs. What You'll Learn in This Episode: Sandy's entrepreneurship, business failures, and personal growth. (6:03) The dynamics and characteristics of the angel investing ecosystem (22:36) How the ACA works with angel groups to help startups raise money easier (28:33) How the ACA streamlines the investment process for angel groups (35:43) The "pizza lunch test" and its significance in the angel group. (41:14) Siemens partnership with the ACA (44:26) Advice for entrepreneurs. (47:28) Connect with Sanford Wollman: LinkedIn E-mail ACA Website Westchester Angels Website Connect with Kevin Blevins: LinkedIn
Anil is the Founder and Managing Partner at Unicorn India Ventures. He has been one of the pioneers of angel investments in India as head of operations and President at Mumbai Angels and Bangalore Angels, leading Angel Investment forums in India. Anil has helped close approximately 100+ venture-financing deals and was directly involved in closure of over 50+ deals. Anil has served on the Board of 6 companies and is involved with various incubation centers as mentor in India as well as internationally. In this episode we talk about - - Early days of the Indian startup ecosystem - Investing in India's first unicorn via Mumbai angels - How they found LPs for their fund 1, and how has that changed for fund 3? - How are tier 2/3 founders different from founders from metro cities? - How they spot high quality founders? & lots more.. Links: Unicorn India Ventures - https://www.unicornivc.com/ Follow Anil on LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/aniljoshi74 Hosted by Prashant Choubey Linkedin - https://www.linkedin.com/in/choubeysahab/ X - https://twitter.com/ChoubeySahab Subscribe to VC10X on Youtube - https://youtube.com/@vc10x VC10X is available on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts.
Billionen Trillionen Millionen - was steckt Sam Altmans Chip Plänen? Auch Nvidia baut eine neue Business Unit. Earnings von Monday Arista Networks, Shopify und Datadog. Aktuelle Werbepartner des Doppelgänger Tech Talk Podcasts, unser Sheet und der Disclaimer Philipp Glöckler und Philipp Klöckner sprechen heute über: (00:00:00) Amazon (00:07:30) Angel Investment (00:23:05) Staat als Investor (00:27:45) Bard wird Gemini (00:33:30) Sams Chips (00:55:30) Nvidia Custom Chips (00:58:30) Monday (01:05:00) Arista Networks (01:14:30) Shopify (01:25:10) Datadog (01:29:25) Meta Politik (01:35:20) Invitea Biotech Shownotes: Bezos: Businessinsider Ben Evans AI and the automation of work Bard becomes Gemini Nvidia: Reuters Meta Politik: Threads Invitae: Reuters
It's bonus season. Are you thinking of making that big move? And finally walking away from your cushy, high-paying job? Khe gives you a preview of everything you'd expect including the marital strife, the overspending and the “identity earthquake.” [Episode 34] References from the show: • Making an Angel Investment in Yourself • Why Really Rich People Worry about Money • How to Survive an Identity Earthquake —- JOIN OUR GROUP COACHING COHORTS: Are you looking to ask deep, introspective and provocative questions about your own life (with Khe and likeminded peers) Apply today —- BECOME A RADREADER:
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Eileen Liebig arbeitete als Tänzerin in Nachtclubs, gründete mehrere Firmen, eine davon hochschwanger in nur drei Tagen. Aber eines widerstrebt der Seriengründerin: Geld von Außen anzunehmen. Warum, erzählt sie im Podcast.
Fabrice Grinda is a leading internet entrepreneur and investor with over 300 exits on 1100 angel investments. He was named the “#1 Angel Investor in the World” by Forbes. Fabrice has served as CEO for three multinational companies and has an impressive track record as an early investor in Alibaba, Coupang, Airbnb, Instacart, Flexport, Delivery Hero, and many more. Fabrice is currently a Founding Partner at venture fund FJ Labs. Fabrice has been a 3i Member since 2021. Listen to the episode to hear:- Angel investment philosophy- Tactical tips for entrepreneurs- Predictions & opportunities in cryptocurrencyLearn more about 3i Members and follow us on LinkedIn for updates. Subscribe to the Rosen Report here.
In less than 20 minutes a week, we'll introduce you to an expert or business owner with deep experience in what they do. Grow you, grow your team, grow a small business. Welcome to the "Grow a Small Business" podcast with your host, Troy Trewin. In this episode, Troy interviews Liz Raad from Brisbane Angels based in Australia. In this podcast episode, Liz Raad, an angel investor associated with Brisbane Angels, engages in a detailed discussion about the nuances of angel investing with host Troy Trewin. Together, they delve into the crucial factors that draw angel investors to startups, placing particular emphasis on qualities such as uniqueness, market potential, and the calibre of the founding team. Liz underscores the indispensable role of persistence for founders, stresses the importance of thorough preparation, and outlines how forging connections with angel groups and incubators can greatly benefit aspiring entrepreneurs seeking angel investments. In another Episode 453, Troy interviews Matt Raad, who is a husband and also a partner of Liz Raad. Matt highlights the significance of possessing sales expertise, a commitment to continuous learning, and a forward-thinking approach for fostering business growth and achieving success. The conversation sheds light on the pivotal roles played by mentors and strategic planning in attaining successful business exits. Key Takeaways for Small Business Owners: Understanding Angel Investing: Liz Raad shares insights into angel investing, emphasising that it involves early-stage businesses beyond friends and family funding, requiring financial injections for growth. Angel Investors and Business Growth: Angel investors bring more than money; they offer expertise, connections, and experience to help businesses scale from small to significant levels. What Angel Investors Seek: Raad highlights six key elements that attract angel investors: uniqueness, a substantial market, protection or speed to market, a solid marketing strategy, a competent team, and a persistent, enthusiastic founder. Our hero crafts outstanding reviews following the experience of listening to our special guests. Are you the one we've been waiting for? Success and Failure in Angel Investing: While success stories can be highly rewarding, failures often stem from founder-related issues, market changes, or regulatory hurdles. Persistence and commitment are crucial for founders. Team Dynamics and Angel Investment: The importance of selecting the right co-founders/partners is underscored, as well as the role of angel investors in assisting founders to build effective teams. Resources and Preparation: Small business owners aspiring for angel investment should connect with local angel groups, seek incubators or accelerators for guidance, and understand the language and requirements of angel investors. One action small business owners can take: Liz Raad advises small business owners to connect with local angel investor groups and explore incubators or accelerators for business preparation, pitch structuring, and understanding angel investing language, enhancing their chances of securing angel investments. Do you have 2 minutes every Friday? Sign up to the Weekly Leadership Email. It's free and we can help you to maximise your time. Enjoyed the podcast? Please leave a review on iTunes or your preferred platform. Your feedback helps more small business owners discover our podcast and embark on their business growth journey.
As Christmas is just round the corner, this week's guest epitomises the season of goodwill in the form of angel investment. Sarah Turner, CEO and Co-founder of Angel Academe, joins Gareth to discuss her role in bridging the gap to support female entrepreneurs. In this episode, Sarah recalls the ‘lucky accidents' that got her into the tech industry, as she is keen to dispel any preconceptions that the road to tech is a linear one. Her passion for digital media guided her on a journey from the corporate world to a start-up environment which ultimately lit a flame for entrepreneurialism, culminating in her journey to becoming an angel investor. Sarah was recently ranked 2nd on Computer Weekly's Most Influential Women in Tech list 2023, reinforcing her recognition as a prominent figure in the tech start up investment world. Sarah's innovative platform challenges angel investment norms, and allows female led start-ups to access top investors. Timestamps What does good leadership mean to Sarah? (01:49) Sarah's transition into tech (03:15) First experience with a start-up (06:35) What is the purpose of Angel Academe? (13:06) Female-focused entrepreneurship (17:15) Angel Academe's unique selling points (23:20) Sarah's stellar advice for entrepreneurs (25:15) The biggest mistakes that entrepreneurs make (28:55) Talking ChatGPT and its impact (41:00) Sarah's advice to her younger self (41:40)
Welcome back to Business Unfiltered with Mercer and Jeff Sauer today's topic is Getting Outside Investment. 0:00: Mercer defines getting outside investment in a business as receiving cash from external investors in exchange for equity. Jeff says outside investment can come in the form of equity or non-equity investments, such as debt financing or royalty deals. Mercer shares some strategies for getting outside investment including validation, partnership, and stability, depending on the business's needs and goals. 2:55: Equity investments and their potential pitfalls. Jeff discusses the importance of keeping equity in a business, especially for beginning entrepreneurs. Mercer agrees, emphasizing the mistake of giving away equity without proper vesting or guarantees. Both suggest using cash or leverage to compensate for help rather than giving away equity. 5:38: Investing in private companies and non-traditional funding methods. Jeff discusses the pros and cons of loaning money to a business, highlighting the potential for high returns but also the risk of failure. Jeff prefers to invest in private companies, specifically in the early stages, to maximize their potential for an outsized return. Jeff discusses the concept of investment in a business, including the idea that contributions can be valued and counted as investments, not just cash. He provides an example of how coaching a business owner for free can increase the business's value, with the coach potentially owning a percentage of the business as a result. 10:36: Entrepreneurship, investment, and growth strategies. Mercer suggests that small business owners should focus on building a profitable, well-structured business before seeking outside investment. Jeff believes that outside investment can be a bad idea for small businesses, as it can lead to inefficient capital use and weaken the business. Mercer agrees that product market fit is crucial before seeking investment, and views angel investment as a lottery ticket. 13:36: Investment for business growth and timeline extension. Jeff believes investment can extend or shorten the timeline to achieving business goals, depending on the type of investment. Mercer adds that understanding your business machinery, including numbers and operations, can make it easier to get outside investment. Also having a plan and operating according to it can make it easier to get investment, from both angel investors and government programs. 16:20: Investing in businesses and cash flow. Jeff invests in companies with a 10x vision, prioritizing belief in the founder's ability to execute. He diversifies investments across cash flow businesses, hedging bets through group buys and cash flow investments. He invests in businesses through networking and trust, focusing on people with something to prove and a track record of success. Mercer asks about the hierarchy of investing, with Jeff prioritizing cash flow and conversion rates in their investments. 20:52: Funding options for a business with cash flow issues. Founders should consider various funding options, including personal loans and outside investment, to address cash flow issues. Jeff is considering an outside investment for equity in his business but wants to keep control and timeline in mind. He is fine with having a clock tick on his business but needs to think about the implications before acting. 23:58: The importance of understanding a business model in the current investment climate. Mercer highlights the importance of understanding a business model, citing the example of WeWork's failed IPO. Mercer and Jeff discuss the shift in investor sentiment towards profitability, with Mercer expressing a mix of agreement and skepticism. 26:41: Investment strategies in a post-pandemic economy. Investors are now more selective and discerning due to higher interest rates, prioritizing profitable businesses with sustainable growth. Focusing on growing profits instead of just revenue, with a balance between new leads and stability, is key for businesses in this market. Investors are looking for solid valuations and cash-generating businesses, rather than overpaying for unprofitable ones. Mercer emphasizes the importance of having a compelling story to attract investors and choosing an investor who can help grow the business. He highlights the benefits of getting outside investment in a business, including increasing valuation and shortening the timeline to exit. Jeff provides a personal perspective on considering outside investment, prioritizing the need for stable cash flow, and a clear plan for using the investment.
Welcome to another enlightening episode of the Atom CTO Podcast. This time, we're thrilled to have Xavier Ballester, Director of the Angel Investment Network join us for a deep dive into the world of angel investing. https://www.angelinvestmentnetwork.co.uk/ Angel investment is a critical element of a start-up's early phase of growth. With this engaging conversation, we're aiming to deliver a comprehensive understanding of this financing model for entrepreneurs on a quest for capital. Xavier sheds invaluable insights into angel investment, acquired through his extensive experience in the field. At the Angel Investment Network, Xavier and his team have proved instrumental in democratizing access to angel investors for nearly two decades. In this episode, Xavier takes us through the spectrum of an angel investor's characteristics, explains the process of evaluating start-up proposals, and how start-ups can navigate the convoluted investment journey. You'll also hear perspectives from an angel investor's viewpoint and learn about the Network's role in bridging the gap between start-ups and potential investors.
“Becoming financially free but not being a Unicorn, is still success.”Today's 40 Minute Mentor is Nick Telson, exited Founder of DesignMyNight, Co-Founder of Trumpet, Angel Investor and Podcast Host of the popular Pitch Deck show. With so many hats to wear, we loved diving into Nick's story and career from starting at L'Oreal to scratching that entrepreneurial itch by building DesignMyNight to 100+ employees with minimal angel funding and finally returning to the Founder seat to disrupt B2B sales. There is SO much to unpack from Nick's impressive story, from his views on failures to what it really feels like to exit and start again, and so much more: ➡️ Having ‘failure moments' and the glorification of entrepreneurship [02:37] ➡️ Growing up with a creative brain and unconventional paths [03:50] ➡️ The idea of DesignMyNight from the streets of NYC [06:46] ➡️ From side hustle to exit [10:55] ➡️ More about JBM [18:13] ➡️ Round 2 of Founder life: Trumpet's origin story [19:21] ➡️ Being VC backed and hiring principles [22:17] ➡️ Building in public and fundraising journey [23:52] ➡️ Fundraising advice [34:35] ➡️ Hiring advice for securing your initial team [37:09] ➡️ Applying to and joining Trumpet [39:50] ➡️ Audience question: Making the startup world more inclusive [42:25] ⛳ Helpful links:➡️ Connect with Nick: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nicktelson/➡️ Find out more about Trumpet: https://www.sendtrumpet.com/?ref=linkedin➡️ Listen to Pitch Deck: https://www.nicktelson.com/podcast⭐Enjoyed this episode?⭐️Keep up to date with all our latest episodes, by hitting the subscribe button on your favourite podcast platform. And for any feedback on what you enjoy the most and ideas on what we can do to make 40 Minute Mentor even better, please leave us a review on https://ratethispodcast.com/40mm
Happy Friday our Woman Inc. listeners! Our guests this week are Jo Ann Corkran & Loretta McCarthy, Co-CEOs and Managing Partner of Golden Seeds. Golden Seeds, the leading US angel network backing women-led businesses, evaluates over 1000 entrepreneurs annually with a rigorous due diligence process. Their investments exceed $175 million across 240 companies like Little Passports and Brandwatch. As pioneers in the women funding women movement, they've transformed a landscape where just 5% of angel investors were women and 3% of funded startups were led by women in 2004, to today's 40% female angel investors and 31% women-led angel-funded firms. Accomplished finance executives like Loretta, former Chief Marketing Officer at OppenheimerFunds, and Jo Ann, former Managing Director at Credit Suisse, are actively seeking promising women-led companies and investors who want to join them in this work. Drawing on their experience, they empower women to realize their aspirations of becoming successful leaders. We hope you enjoy this episode, and as always, come go to Instagram to let us know your favorite part!
In this episode of Talking HealthTech during Sexual Health Awareness Week, Sophie Turner speaks with James Sneddon from Stigma Health to discuss the significance of fostering a sex-positive culture and raising awareness about sexual health. We explore pathology referrals and sexual health education, and the impact of increased telehealth adoption during the pandemic. We also delve into Stigma Health's user-centric approach, which has been key to patient retention and word-of-mouth referrals. Also learn about the business aspects of Stigma Health, like growth hacks, strategic partnerships and the pros and cons of external funding.Key Takeaways:- Stigma Health has experienced exponential growth in the last 12 months, tripling their business and adding thousands of new patients per month.- They have built their success through strong clinical governance and earning a reputable reputation.- Word of mouth has played a significant role in their growth, especially in the field of sexual health.- While interested in seeking funding and support, Stigma Health has found ways to collaborate and improve their services without significant financial investment.- They have learned valuable lessons from past mistakes and are confident in their position as a market leader.Timestamps:[00:00] - Introduction[01:09] - Meet James Sneddon, Stigma Health[02:08] - Scaling Operations[03:24] - Bootstrapping and Growth[05:12] - Investment Opportunities[07:56] - Lessons from Angel Investment[09:07] - Addressing Sexual Health Taboos[10:47] - Cost and Stigma Around Sexual Health[11:35] - Challenges in Advertising[12:49] - New Marketing Avenues[15:19] - More Channels and Word-of-Mouth[18:15] - Growth and Scaling[18:41] - Sexual Health Awareness Week[20:13] - Personal Touch in Customer ServiceCheck out the episode and full show notes on the Talking HealthTech website.Loving the show? Leave us a review and share it with someone who might get some value from it.Keen to take your healthtech to the next level? Become a THT+ Member for access to our online community forum, quarterly summits, and more exclusive content. For more information, visit talkinghealthtech.com/thtplus
This week's guest is Tom Kemp: author; entrepreneur; former Co-Founder & CEO of Centrify (now called Delinia), a leading cybersecurity cloud provider; and a Silicon Valley-based Seed Investor and Policy Advisor. Tom led campaign marketing efforts in 2020 to pass California Proposition 24, the California Privacy Rights Act, (CPRA), and is currently co-authoring the California Delete Act bill.In this conversation, we discuss chapters within Tom's new book, Containing Big Tech: How to Protect Our CIVIL RIGHTS, ECONOMY, and DEMOCRACY; how big tech is using AI to feed into the attention economy; what should go into a U.S. federal privacy law and how it should be enforced; and a comprehensive look at some of Tom's privacy tech investments. Topics Covered:Tom's new book - Containing Big Tech: How to Protect Our Civil Rights, Economy and DemocracyHow and why Tom's book is centered around data collection, artificial intelligence, and competition. U.S. state privacy legislation that Tom helped get passed & what he's working on now, including: CPRA, the California Delete Act, & Texas Data Broker RegistryWhether there will ever be a U.S. federal, omnibus privacy law; what should be included in it; and how it should be enforcedTom's work as a privacy tech and security tech Seed Investor with Kemp Au Ventures and what inspires him to invest in a startup or notWhat inspired Tom to invest in PrivacyCode, Secuvy & Privaini Why having a team and market size is something Tom looks for when investing. The importance of designing for privacy from a 'user-interface perspective' so that it's consumer friendlyHow consumers looking to trust companies are driving a shift left movementTom's advice for how companies can better shift left in their orgs & within their business networksResources Mentioned:The California Consumer Privacy Act (amended by the CPRA)The California Delete ActGuest Info:Follow Tom on LinkedInKemp Au VenturesPre-order Containing Big Tech: How to Protect Our CIVIL RIGHTS, ECONOMY, and DEMOCRACY Privado.ai Privacy assurance at the speed of product development. Get instant visibility w/ privacy code scans.Shifting Privacy Left Media Where privacy engineers gather, share, & learnDisclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.Copyright © 2022 - 2024 Principled LLC. All rights reserved.
Biscuit Tin won the COVID response competition from Innovate UK, being one of 800 out of thousands of applications which gave the business runway through the pandemic. With no marketing budget, Sheila used partnerships to get the business to market and has been on Dragon's Den which has certainly helped with PR and awareness. She used the media opportunity to cleverly run the true investment campaign in parallel and raised from a mix of angels and VCs.Since then, Sheila's been on a rollercoaster ride of ups and downs, with a large US investor pulling out at the last minute, the UK economy crash and then, an all-consuming crowdfund for £150K. Sheila is still on the fundraising journey, looking for further investment to propel Biscuit Tin forward.How to keep moving forward when it's tough raising investmentHow to get the most from PR opportunities when fundraisingWhy too many voices can hinder your funding journey
FEMture - wie Frauen in (die) Zukunft führen | female leadership
"Ein Business Angel hat zwei Flügel: Das Kapital, das die Investorin ins Business einbringt, sowie das Wissen und die Erfahrung, die eine solche Investorin mitbringt." Untersuchungen haben ergeben, dass von Frauen geführte Unternehmen langfristig erfolgreicher sind. Warum ist es dennoch so, dass sich in Investorenkreisen immer noch geschlechtsspezifische Vorurteile halten, die derzeit männlich geführte Start-Ups begünstigen? Zu diesem Thema habe ich Anna Fedulow eingeladen. Sie ist die Gründerin von Croton Capital, einem internationalen Syndikat von Business Angels, die in junge und innovative Unternehmen investieren. Ihre Mission ist es, Start-ups mit unterrepräsentierten Gründerteams zu unterstützen und mehr Frauen zu ermutigen, Investorinnen zu werden. Diese Podcast-Episode ist speziell für dich, wenn du auf der Suche nach einem vielfältigen Netzwerk von Business Angels bist. Anna gibt uns außerdem wertvolle Tipps rund um das Angel Investment, insbesondere für angehende weibliche Business Angels. Welche Rolle spielt zum Beispiel die Diversität des Start-up-Teams für den langfristigen Erfolg des Unternehmens? Was hat es mit dem wachsenden Trend des Impact Investing auf sich? Und wie können wir mehr Nachhaltigkeit und soziale Verantwortung als Business Angels in unseren Investitionsvorhaben praktizieren? Bist du auch überzeugt, dass wir mehr weibliche Investorinnen brauchen und dass wir - aus gutem Grund - mehr Frauen in Entscheidungspositionen bei Investmentfonds bringen müssen? Dann hör dir unbedingt diese Folge an. RESSOURCEN / LINKS: [Croton bei LinkedIn](https://www.linkedin.com/company/crotoncap) [Anna Fedulow bei LinkedIn](https://www.linkedin.com/in/annafedulow/) [Mein LinkedIn Profil für wöchentliche Posts zu Agilität & Innovation](https://www.linkedin.com/in/nadinzimmermann/) [Hier buchst Du deinen Termin zum Kompetenz-Check-up](https://calendly.com/newecoaching/check-up-machen-sie-sich-fit-fur-die-zukunft) DIR GEFÄLLT WAS DU HÖRST? Dann hinterlasse mir bitte eine 5-Sterne-Bewertung auf Apple Podcasts, eine Rezension und abonniere den Podcast. Vielen Dank für deine Unterstützung! Hier bei Apple Podcasts bewerten und abonnieren: https://podcasts.apple.com/de/podcast/femture-wie-frauen-in-die-zukunft-f%C3%BChren-female-leadership/id1571909871 Dieser Podcast wird produziert von Podcastliebe, deiner Full Service Podcast Agentur. Mehr dazu: https://podcastliebe.net
No investors wanted to “touch the business with a barge pole” fourteen years ago, when the company was started by Cindy, due to fear of being associated with SexTech. However, Cindy saw an opportunity in the market. She feels sex is essentially a recession-proof industry and the niche of “socially acceptable” sex, which normalises it and allows people to publicly share sex and advocate for this is needed in society.Cindy managed to get one private angel investor to invest $3 million. Things are slightly better now than 14 years ago thankfully, but there have still been many challenges due to restrictions around marketing and other elements. The longer-term goal for the business is to create “sex education” content in collaboration with experts through the platform. She's currently raising investment to achieve this ambition.In this episode, you'll discover:How to be resilient when raising investmentWhy you need to market yourself and your brand constantly to raise successfullyWhy the investors who get it, will champion you in every way!
In this episode Venture Capital and Angel Investor Lavanya Anand, shares insights based on her experince in Kenya and other East and West African markets. Lavanya Anand has been involved in the Venture Capital space operating in Kenya since 2018, she is a curious and forward- thinking investment professional, who seeks to faciltate social and econimic change in frontier and emerging markets. Podcast recommendations: Masters of Scale by Reid Hoffman The Flip Africa by Justin Norman The Consumer VC by Mike Gelb The Twenty Minute VC by Harry Stebbings How I Built This by Guy Raz
In this episode Tuti Mwambenja, shares Angel investor insights, based on her experience doing business in Tanzania. Tuti takes us through lessons from her travels across the continent and some insights on e-commerce and credit in East Africa. Tuti Mwambenja is the Country Director for World Business Angels Investment Forum in Tanzania. She has been involved in the Tourism industry in Tanzania. Book Recommendations: The Automatic Millionaire by David Bach Soar by TD Jakes
Can FOMO (fear of missing out) be a market opportunity? Sonia Weymuller realised many people were seeking ways to invest into tech startups and be a part of the startup buzz. Yet, there was no platform in the MENA region to do so.Sonia Weymuller is a Co-Founder and General Partner of VentureSouq (VSQ), a MENA-based venture capital firm, and Partner Lead for the VSQ Conscious Collective, its global impact-focused investment and educational platform.Topics we cover:building a venture capital firm like a startup,why relationships between investors and founders are like marriage,how to build an ideal capital table and treat your investors like a team of allies,why investors should create a safe space for founders to be open and vulnerable,how to make a choice between building a lifestyle business and a venture-backed startup.About Sonia Weymuller:Sonia Weymuller is a Co-Founder and General Partner of VentureSouq (VSQ), a MENA-based venture capital firm, and Partner Lead for the VSQ Conscious Collective, its global impact-focused investment and educational platform. She is driven by a mission to support founders harnessing the power of technology to address tangible societal, economic, and environmental challenges.Sonia is an advisor to Village Capital's Sustainability MENA Program and jury member for the Cartier Women's Initiative. She is also a board member for the Middle East Venture Capital Association, and a Kauffman Fellow.About Darya Kamkalova:Darya is a data industry professional, a startup mentor, and a speaker. She is committed to narrowing the gender investment gap for female founders and diverse teams. Darya is based in Berlin, Germany.Venturing Women website:https://www.venturingwomen.org/Follow us on social media:Instagram - LinkedIn
In this episode, Rob and Ileana are joined by Cristian Raygoza, Founder and Managing Partner at Illuminar Ventures. Great founders in Latin America will want to meet him, and Limited Partner investors interested in diversifying their holdings will want to as well! He sees a massive talent diversity development and company building opportunity in Latin America. He is a dynamic young Venture Capitalist, and leader in the LGBTQ+ community across the US. He's a self described finance nerd turned great company finder and investor and shares his specific theses on "developing talent and teams" to build better companies, from his own life experience and having worked inside the one of the world's biggest angel investment community, Gaingels. Borne and raised in the suburbs of Los Angeles, he built his early professional experience in Big Finance in New York City working in portfolio management at AIG Asset Management. He returned to the West Coast as an early team member at one of the world's largest Angel Investment groups, Gaingels, and has now spun that off into his firm, Illuminar Ventures with it's unique focus on diverse, inclusive investing in Latin America and the US markets. He has also been involved extensively in organizations at the intersection of the LGBTQ identity and business, including serving as a director for Out For Undergrad, the leading LGBTQ undergraduate business conference. Cristian graduated from the University of Chicago with a BA in Economics. He plays violin, loves attending the SF Symphony, cycling, Latin American contemporary art, and generally wandering his way into random niches that pique his interest. Iluminar Ventures is a San Francisco and Mexico City based venture firm investing in Spanish-speaking Latin America and is a spinout from Gaingels, one of the most active venture firms in the world today. Iluminar has already invested in over 30 startups in the region, with a strong focus on Seed and Series A. Feel free to follow and engage with CRISTIAN here: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/cristianraygoza/ Twitter: https://mobile.twitter.com/crisraygoza_ Website: https://www.iluminar.ventures/ Links related to the organizations discussed on the episode: https://gaingels.com/https://www.outforundergrad.org/https://www.questbridge.org/https://startout.org/Link to join LGBTQ LatAm WA group We're so grateful to you, our growing audience of entrepreneurs, investors, builders, influencers and those interested in the entrepreneurial economies of Latin America and the under-represented entrepreneurial communities in the USA! Plug in, relax and enjoy some Spanish, English and a fun dose of spanglish as always. We're here to help inspire, educate and empower you, so that you can build the future! ¡Salud y gracias!, Mentors Today's Team --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/mentorstoday/message
This Saturday, Jazz Shapers is back! And joining Elliot to kick off the new season is Sarah Turner, co-founder of Angel Academe, an angel investment network supporting female-founded tech businesses. Sarah talks about her journey of disrupting the historically male-dominated world of investment, and why creating more diverse environments are for the benefit of all.
This is a joint episode with the Female Business Angel Podcast hosted by Katia Yakovleva and Bettine Schmitz. We launched our shows more or less at the same time, one year ago. Darya, Bettine and Katia talk about one year of podcasting, their learnings, angel investing and the outlook for female founders.About Katia YakovlevaKatia is a Berlin-based entrepreneur currently working on her next venture. Previously, she had spent more than a decade at Spotify and co-founded a web3 analytics startup. She is an active angel investor and - a mentor at Techstars and other startup accelerators.About Bettine SchmitzBettine is a believer in the unharnessed potential of female founders. To this end she set up Auxxo - an investment company focusing on female entrepreneurs. Prior to that, she accelerated nearly 100 companies at Axel Springer Plug and play and has made nearly 20 angel investments.About Darya Kamkalova:Darya is a data industry professional, a startup mentor, a co-founder of Manifest Taproom (a craft beer bar in Berlin), and a speaker. She is committed to narrowing the gender investment gap for female founders and diverse teams. Darya is based in Berlin, Germany.Venturing Women website:https://www.venturingwomen.org/Follow us on social media:Instagram - LinkedInFemale Business Angels Podcast on social media:Instagram - LinkedIn
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Tushar Kansal, Founder and CEO of Kansaltancy Ventures - Tushar is an accomplished professional, a "Thought Leader" & "Thought Influencer", alumni of Harvard Business School and University of Delhi. Over the years, Tushar has supported Startups & Growth-stage companies in diverse Tech & Non-Tech sectors. Take a look at his 50+ Recommendations on LinkedIn He was Awarded "Best Startup Supporter" at "IndiaFirst Tech Startup Conclave 2022" by "All India Council for Robotics & Automation - AICRA" from Dr Kiran Bedi. He was also Awarded "Business Leader of the Year in Investment Management" at "Asian African Business Summit" which was held by "Asian African Chamber of Commerce & Industry" in 2021 Tushar is a Venture Advisor with Loyal VC, the INSEAD-led Canadian VC Fund, having a core portfolio of over 200 investments in more than 46 countries. At Kansaltancy Ventures, he aims to help change-makers accelerate their dreams by means of Venture Capital, Angel Investment, and Strategic Services, leveraging his connections of 1000+ Investors/ VC Funds and picking up global deals while being sector agnostic. The average ticket size of deals accomplished is USD 200K-50 million USD. Connect with Tushar on LinkedIn
EP 295 features San Francisco-based entrepreneur Ari Tulla. He is the co-founder & CEO of the smart nutrition service, ELO, whose mission is to transform food from the leading cause of disease to medicine. Ari is also an active angel investor and advisor with a portfolio of 40 start-ups, including Virta Health, Good Eggs, and Ōura. Previously, Ari was the CEO of Quest Analytics, the market leader in doctor data and network management. When not working or co-parenting his two young children with his wife, Ari spends his time on the steep cliffs, powdery slopes, and big cold waves that only Northern California can offer. Enjoy!If you liked this EP, please take the time to rate and comment, share with a friend, and connect with us on social channels IG @Kingopain, TW @BuiltbyScott, LI+FB Scott Livingston. All things LYM at www.LYMLab.com
Startuprad.io - The Authority on German, Swiss and Austrian Startups and Venture Capital
Welcome to the second Episode, brought to you from the European Angel Investment Summit 2022. The European Business Angel Network (EBAN) is an organization that brings together business angels from all over Europe. The aim of the organization is to provide a forum for business angels to share best practices and learn from each other. EBAN also offers training for new business angels who want to get involved in startup investing. The organization held one of its two annual conferences in Brussels recently, bringing together business angel investors from all over the continent. This year's conference was particularly important, as it provided a much-needed opportunity for startup founders to connect with potential investors. With the COVID-19 pandemic causing economic uncertainty, many startups are struggling to secure funding. The conference offered a unique opportunity for startups to pitch their businesses to a large group of potential investors. The conference was a valuable opportunity for startup founders to meet with potential investors and get their businesses off the ground.300 seed-stage startups applied to be at this event of which 25 have been chosen. The event took place in Brussels. We focused on startups from Germany and made short interviews with them on-site. If you want one or more of these startups back for a full interview, let us know in the comments or via email. The event was a great opportunity to network and exchange ideas with other startup founders, business angels, and VC investors from all across Europe. We also got insights into the early-stage startup scene across the continent and had the chance to listen to some great startup pitches. All in all, it was a very inspiring event that definitely left us wanting more. The next event will take place in Athens, Greece in April 2023. You can apply for the event via the EBAN website: https://www.eban.org/ Publication Schedule Startuprad.ioWe are in the hot fall for Startuprad.io, where we publish two episodes each week, until Christmas. We will finish the year with our annual fintech review on December 25th and be back for you on January 19th, 2022.EnablerHessen Trade and Invest is the enabler of some of the most important interviews that have been conducted for this website. Without their brand, Invest-in-Hessen.com, none of these would have been possible. These interviews would not have been possible without Hessen Trade and Invest's willingness to help facilitate my travel and connect me with startups in their network. Subscribe HereWe are always sharing new resources with you. Find all of our options below.We want to make sure that we provide what's best for your growing team, so please take a look at these additional ways in which can help! https://linktr.ee/startupradioChapters:00:00:00 Intro 00:00:17 Welcome by Joe 00:01:06 Desire Dosch - Guide Care 00:06:34 Hannah Helmke - right. based on science 00:13:30 Katja Filippenko - Saatgutkonfetti 00:22:15 Nikolaus D. Bayer - German Business Angel of the Year 2020 00:26:18 Harald Holzer - HIGHEST - TU DarmstadtFind all blog posts with all the links on our blog https://medium.com/@startuprad_io/female-founders-at-the-european-angel-investment-summit-2-2-e63ba80f5d51Topics discussed in this episode:health tech, MedTech, home care, care-dependent, care at home, startup, startups, business angel, seed...
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The European Business Angel Network (EBAN) is an organization that brings together business angels from all over Europe. The aim of the organization is to provide a forum for business angels to share best practices and learn from each other. EBAN also offers training for new business angels who want to get involved in startup investing. The organization held one of its two annual conferences in Brussels recently, bringing together business angel investors from all over the continent. This year's conference was particularly important, as it provided a much-needed opportunity for startup founders to connect with potential investors. With the COVID-19 pandemic causing economic uncertainty, many startups are struggling to secure funding. The conference offered a unique opportunity for startups to pitch their businesses to a large group of potential investors. EBAN director Jacopo Losso spoke about the importance of business angels in the current climate, saying “business angels are more important than ever in these challenging times.”Losso went on to say that business angels “provide the seed funding that is essential for many startups.” The conference was a valuable opportunity for startup founders to meet with potential investors and get their businesses off the ground. For this event more than 300 seed-stage startups applied, of which they have chosen 25 for the event. The event we attended took place in Brussels. We focused on startups from Germany and made short interviews with them on-site. If you want one or more of these startups back for a full interview, let us know in the comments or via email. The event was a great opportunity to network and exchange ideas with other startup founders, business angels, and VC investors from all across Europe. We also got insights into the early-stage startup scene across the continent and had the chance to listen to some great startup pitches. All in all, it was a very inspiring event that definitely left us wanting more. The next event will take place in Athens, Greece in April 2023. You can apply for the event via the EBAN website: https://www.eban.org/ This episode also kicks off our hot fall, where we have two episodes each week, until Christmas. We will finish the year with our annual fintech review on December 25th and be back for you on January 19th 2023. Our Enablers Hessen Trade and Invest Hessen Trade and Invest is the enabler of some of the most important interviews that have been conducted for this website. Without their brand, Invest-in-Hessen.com, none of these would have been possible. These interviews would not have been possible without Hessen Trade and Invest's willingness to help facilitate my travel and connect me with startups in their network. Younium Younium is the subscription management and billing platform for B2B SaaS. Younium brings the transformative infrastructure to manage and grow your business while you focus on the things that matter. https://www.younium.com/ Tvarit Tvarit is an industrial ai startup, that helps companies to reduce rejections by 40%-60% in metal casting, as well as saving up to 18% on energy. Learn more here: https://www.tvarit.com/ Startupraven.com The best way to identify investors and cooperation partners for early stage startups. Sign up for early access here: Startup Raven This Episode 00:00 Introduction00:16 Welcome by Joe01:46 Jacopo Losso — Managing Director of the European Business Angel Network 07:28 Philo Boras — CEO and Co-Founder Aurora Life Sciences 11:36 Nauman Basit — Founder, CEO and CTO of racksnet 16:58 Pascal Schmitt — CEO Voxel Sound 20:35 Stephane Ruiz — European Enterprise Network (EEN) Blog Post with Links and Show Notes https://blog.startuprad.io/interviews-from-the-european-angel-investment-summit-1-2-fee4a9fc5ede
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This week's guest is with Ezechi Britton MBE who is a Principal, CTO and Founding Member of Impact X Capital, a VC fund dedicated to funding underrepresented entrepreneurs. He is also Co-Founder of Code Untapped working to support diverse technologists and tech startup founders. He was the Co-Founder and former CTO of multi-award-winning financial wellbeing provider Neyber. In a former life, Ezechi spent over 10 years in Investment Banking Technology. One of Ezechi's great passions is supporting and increasing participation in the technology sector, to that end he actively mentors for and advises several organisations including Venture Studio from Crisis, Spring Innovation (Water transformation), MSDUK, Tech Nation, Foundervine and the Amos Bursary. In 2019 he was named VC of the Year by Inclusive Tech Alliance and ultimately named MBE for services to diversity and young people in the 2022 NY Honours List. Value bombs from this weeks episode Learn about the highs and lows of Ezechi's first co-founded company Neyber How to come up with ideas that change the World How to evaluate if an idea is worth pursing The no-no's when pitching to venture capitalists and angel investors How to get access to funding through venture capital ABOUT THE GUEST LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ezechi-britton-mbe-452a893 Impact Capital profile: https://www.impactxcapital.com/investment/ezechi-britton Host Learn how to create a pipeline of highly qualified leads by participating in the unlimited client attraction challenge (it's practically free) https://www.theclientattractionchallenge.com/sign-up-page Follow Adam on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/adamistrong Looking for accountability or to be part of an accountability group, apply to the game changers inner circle (limited spaces) click here: https://hello618661.typeform.com/to/YthuhGbc Get the latest tips, tactics and business strategies via telegram, click here to join: https://t.me/adam_strong_official
Jan Böhmermann beschimpft Frank Thelen als Furzgesicht. Das würden wir nie sagen. Was macht ein Growth Hacker? Was ist die Definition eines Influencers? Was kann man machen, wenn das investierte Business Angel Geld veruntreut wurde? Ist Werbung ein gesamtgesellschaftliches Minusgeschäft? Wie findet Pip wir 360 DigiTech? Ausblick auf die Earnings … und irgendwas mit Robbie Williams Philipp Glöckler (https://twitter.com/gloeckler) und Philipp Klöckner (https://twitter.com/pip_net) sprechen heute über: 00:01:45 Growth Hacker 00:05:35 #FrankFacts 00:17:45 Veruntreuung von Business Angel Geld 00:23:25 Werbemarkt 00:30:30 Klarna Nachtrag 00:39:00 360 Digitech 00:57:00 Earnings Predictions Shownotes: Rrobbie Williams Songs zur Podcast Vorbereitung https://twitter.com/gloeckler/status/1567123734602911748 Fabio De Masi: Wenn Sie (Frank Thelen) mir die von Ihnen zitierte Umfrage in der McKinsey Studie nachweisen, bin ich eine Woche gratis ihr Büropraktikant. https://twitter.com/fabiodemasi/status/1565381905872293892 Small Chinese Lenders under Pressure as China Emerges from the Pandemic https://internationalbanker.com/banking/small-chinese-lenders-under-pressure-as-china-emerges-from-the-pandemic/ **Doppelgänger Tech Talk Podcast** Doppelgänger & Friends auf Twitch https://www.twitch.tv/doppelgaengerio Sheet https://doppelgaenger.io/sheet/ Earnings & Event Kalender https://www.doppelgaenger.io/kalender/ Disclaimer https://www.doppelgaenger.io/disclaimer/ Passionfroot Storefront https://www.passionfroot.xyz/storefront/doppelgaenger Post Production by Jan Wagener https://twitter.com/JanAusDemOff
In this episode we are joined by my good friend Quinn Robertson. Quinn is one of the most well connected and in-tune people in the Wichita entrepreneurship/business scenes. He is a former Koch analyst who now runs an Angel Investment group called Accelerate Venture Partners (AVP). He works with exciting founders and investors every day and is working to make a difference in the Wichita business community. If you enjoyed this episode, please share it, rate it, and review it with this link: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/real-conversations/id1594231832 Connect with Quinn on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/quinn-robertson/ Email Quinn: quinn@nxtus.io Follow Real Conversations on Instagram: www.instagram.com/real.conversations Shop Venture Mentality: www.venturementality.com
We have the wonderful opportunity of being joined by Jordan Fisher, the co-founder and CEO of Zehitomo. Jordan is one of the few westerners who has received large venture capital for his business in Japan. In this episode, he will share his experience of how he successfully raised a seed round, series A and series B investment. Jordan also gives great advice for entrepreneurs looking to raise funds for their business in Japan. Links from Guest Appearance LinkedIn Zehitomo Links to Additional Resources J-Kiss Episode 1: Angel Investment in Japan with Yuki Shirato Episode 10: Seeking Investment in Japan with Terrie Lloyd Show Notes (1:15) Jordan Fisher's self introduction (4:26) Seed round explained (6:34) Product market fit explained from a venture point of view (8:20) Experience with seed round for Zehitomo (10:44) Tips for entrepreneurs trying to get a seed round in Japan (12:05) Experience from seed round to series A (15:17) Experience from series A to series B (18:22) Growing after series B (25:03) Advice for common questions people ask (29:58) Tips for better due diligence on offers --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/scalingjapanpodcast/message
Joe Roets is the founder and CEO of Dragonchain, a blockchain-as-a-service provider that works with companies to tackle problems using blockchain technology. A self-proclaimed software guy, Joe has been in the tech space for quite some time and has led multiple ventures. His company Dragonchain originated within The Walt Disney Company and now operates as an independent entity that plans to help the world take advantage of the benefits blockchain has to offer. Episode Notes Jumping through hoops to get approval for an open-source project [7:00]Quantifying behavior and building an objective historical record using blockchain [8:30]The applications of using blockchain to create a living historical record [13:55]Engineer speech and lawyer lingo: the importance of communicating technical concepts across various teams [24:10]What are the roadblocks to adopting blockchain? [29:50]Bitcoin's creation and the creation of scarcity and value from software [35:20]How will blockchain break into other industries? [39:30]Everything is a market — blockchain may be a better alternative to an AI algorithm [46:05]The future of NFTs and their untapped utility [47:41]Remote work may create more opportunities for startups outside of California [52:40]Creating a community around your brand serves as a great tool and gives you valuable feedback [57:36]Joe's note to other entrepreneurs: VC funding and Angel investors may not always be the best way to get money [59:45]One of the biggest challenges for growing Dragonchain — how do you build trust? [1:05:10]Creating a HIPAA compliance tool using blockchain [1:08:42]Joe's next big project — Using blockchain to help create governance and create value [1:10:30]Joe's advice: Don't be dogmatic, and make something that works. [01:16:42]Get more exciting entrepreneur content and podcast exclusives on StartupSavant.com. Watch Startup Savant founder interviews on YouTube and follow us on social media: Instagram TwitterLinkedIn
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In honor of Hispanic Heritage Month, we welcome Adela Cepeda Chair of Angeles Investors who mission is "To find, fund and grow the most promising Hispanic and Latinx ventures." We talk about the hottest emerging ventures, the importance of diversifying board representation and how you can get involved in angel investing to make a difference, while making a return.