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In dieser Episode von Unicorn Bakery spricht Henric Meinhardt, Gründer und CEO von Comstruct, über den Aufbau seines Startups comstruct – von der Idee eines Telegram-Chatbots bis hin zum Aufbau einer SaaS-Plattform für die Baubranche. Mit Comstruct digitalisiert die Baubranche Prozesse wie Lieferscheine und Rechnungsprüfungen und schafft so Effizienz und Transparenz in einer traditionell analogen Branche. Henric gibt ehrliche Einblicke in die Herausforderungen der Gründung, den Aufbau eines starken Teams und die Herausforderungen des Fundraisings. Außerdem spricht er über die Besonderheiten der Baubranche, die Bedeutung von langfristigen Kundenbeziehungen und wie Comstruct bereits einen Großteil der größten Bauunternehmen in der Schweiz und Deutschland überzeugt hat. Was du lernst: Wie Comstruct die Baubranche revolutioniert: Warum die Baubranche ein riesiges Potenzial für Digitalisierung bietet Wie Comstruct Prozesse wie Lieferscheine und Rechnungsprüfungen digitalisiert und welche Vorteile das für Bauunternehmen bringt Der Weg von der Idee zur Umsetzung: Wie Henric mit einem Telegram-Chatbot und Pilotprojekten startete und daraus eine skalierbare Plattform entwickelte Warum die Zusammenarbeit mit Early Adopters entscheidend war, um das Produkt marktreif zu machen Fundraising: Von Angel-Runden bis zur Series-A: Wie Comstruct in kürzester Zeit eine 12,5-Millionen-Euro-Runde abschließen konnte Welche Learnings Henric aus Gesprächen mit Investoren und der Gestaltung eines gesunden Cap-Tables mitgenommen hat Leadership und Teamaufbau: Warum das richtige Team und klare Rollenverteilungen entscheidend sind, um ein Startup erfolgreich zu skalieren Wie Comstruct Senior-Hires mit jungen, ambitionierten Talenten kombiniert und dadurch eine dynamische Unternehmenskultur schafft Herausforderungen in der Baubranche: Wie man in einer konservativen Branche Vertrauen aufbaut und Deals abschließt Warum langfristige Partnerschaften und technisches Know-how essenziell sind, um erfolgreich zu sein ALLES ZU UNICORN BAKERY: https://zez.am/unicornbakery  Mehr zu Henric: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/henric-meinhardt-032b7b180/  Website: https://www.comstruct.com/  Join our Founder Tactics Newsletter: 2x die Woche bekommst du die Taktiken der besten Gründer der Welt direkt ins Postfach: https://www.tactics.unicornbakery.de/  Kapitel: (00:00:00) Was trieb Henric mit Anfang 20 in die Baubranche? (00:04:33) Selber gründen vs. angestellt sein: Was sprach für die Gründung? (00:08:21) Henrics Framework für den Umgang mit Mentoren (00:16:24) Mitgründer aufgrund von Skill oder Vertrauen hinzunehmen? (00:20:47) Was macht einen gesunden Cap Table aus? (00:26:21) Wie hat die erste Version des Produkts bei Comstruct funktioniert? (00:31:20) Warum bedient Comstruct die Schweiz und Deutschland? (00:33:47) Wettbewerb und Preiskampf (00:35:29) Das VC-Game bei Comstruct (00:42:42) Warum war 2023 eine Zerreißprobe für Comstruct? (00:44:03) Wie hat Comstruct Vertrauen in einer relativ alt eingesessenen Branche gebaut? (00:51:15) Kundenakquise bei Comstruct (00:53:50) So überzeugst du Business Angel (00:56:55) Wie bereitet man eine Finanzierungsrunde optimal vor? (01:02:26) Red Flags beim Fundraising (01:04:52) Team und Hiring bei Comstruct (01:15:15) GründerTeam & Leadership Team (01:18:33) Use Cases von KI bei Comstruct

Mit Christoph Jentzsch (tokenize.it) Staffel #12 Folge #6 | #Marketing_021 Der Podcast über Marketing, Vertrieb, Entrepreneurship und Startups *** https://www.tokenize.it/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/cjentzsch/ *** In der aktuellen Podcastfolge spricht Seriengründer und Investor Christoph Jentzsch, einer der zentralen Köpfe hinter Ethereum, dem Betriebssystem für dezentrale Apps und Smart Contracts sowie Gründer von Tokenize.it, über seinen Weg vom theoretischen Physiker zum Web3- und Blockchain-Unternehmer. Er erklärt die Faszination für dezentrale Systeme, seine Rolle beim damaligen Ethereum-Launch und seine Motivation und Vision hinter Tokenize – einer Plattform zur digitalen Tokenisierung von GmbH-Anteilen insbesondere zur Finanzierung von Startups. Besonders spannend: Wie Tokenize.it digitales Fundraising radikal vereinfacht, ohne länger auf klassische Notarprozesse angewiesen zu sein. Auch das Thema Marketing und Vertrieb, seine zentralen Learnings im Aufbau von Vertrauen und der gezielte Einsatz von KI im Unternehmen werden von Christoph thematisiert. Michael Högemann, Seriengründer (Passado, DaWanda und Magaloop) und KI-Experte war ebenfalls wieder mit dabei. *** 02:53 – Einstieg in Krypto durch Bitcoin-Mining 04:50 – Faszination für dezentrale Systeme 09:00 – Die Anfänge von Ethereum 10:53 – Die Ethereum-Community 13:53 – Motivation: Freiheit & Selbstsouveränität 17:23 – Idee & Gründung von Tokenize 23:39 – So funktioniert Tokenize praktisch 27:30 – Token-Preise & Cap Table 31:30 – Kontinuierliches Fundraising 37:13 – Geschäftsmodell von Tokenize 38:38 – Marketing-Strategie & Learnings 43:27 – LinkedIn als stärkster Kanal 45:15 – Webinare mit echtem Mehrwert 50:02 – KI im Alltag & Teamarbeit 54:08 – Roadmap & Prospekt-Automatisierung 57:06 – KI-Klone & Zukunftsideen 59:07 – Gründertipps & MVP-Testing mit KI 61:03 – Bitcoin-Ausblick & Abschluss *** Die Zeitangaben können leicht abweichen.

Axel Bichara ist Mitgründer des Pre-Seed-Fonds Baukunst und ein erfahrener Venture-Capital-Investor mit über drei Jahrzehnten Erfahrung. In seiner Karriere hat er in weit mehr als 100 Startups investiert und diese über Jahre begleitet. Was braucht es, um ein nachhaltig erfolgreiches Unternehmen aufzubauen? Wie hat sich die Venture-Capital-Landschaft über die Jahrzehnte verändert?Founder-Market-Fit ist entscheidend für den Erfolg eines Startups, doch wie evaluiert ein Investor diesen?Außerdem widmen wir uns der Bedeutung von Teamdynamiken, der Kunst des effizienten Fundraisings und warum Disziplin beim Umgang mit Kapital in der Frühphase entscheidend ist. Zudem erfährst du, welche Herausforderungen es in der heutigen Venture-Capital-Landschaft gibt und welche Fehler Startups in der Frühphase unbedingt vermeiden sollten.Was du lernst:Die Grundlagen für den Aufbau nachhaltiger Unternehmen:Warum Founder-Market-Fit und die persönliche Motivation der Gründer entscheidend sind.Woran Axel erkennt, ob ein Gründer in die Rolle eines CEOs eines Milliardenunternehmens hineinwachsen kann.Teamaufbau und Personalentscheidungen:Warum die Qualität der ersten Mitarbeitenden und die Teamdynamik über Erfolg oder Misserfolg entscheiden können.Wie Axel Teammitglieder evaluiert und warum Authentizität und Motivation wichtiger sind als ein perfekter Lebenslauf.Kapitaldisziplin und Product-Market-Fit:Warum es in der Frühphase darum geht, Product-Market-Fit mit so wenig Kapital wie möglich zu erreichen.Wie man Product-Market-Fit von Business-Model-Proof trennt, um schneller und effizienter Fortschritte zu machen.Effiziente Board-Meetings und Investor-Relations:Wie Baukunst Gründern hilft, von Anfang an disziplinierte und produktive Board-Meetings zu führen.Warum die Wahl des richtigen Lead-Investors wichtiger ist als die Bewertung oder die Geschwindigkeit einer Finanzierungsrunde.Axels Blick auf die Venture-Capital-Landschaft:Warum immer größere Fonds oft die Frühphase vernachlässigen und welche Chancen daraus entstehen.Wie Baukunst sich durch ein bewusst kleines Fondsvolumen (100 Mio. USD) und eine hohe Nähe zu den Gründern von anderen Fonds unterscheidet.Mehr zu Axel & Baukunst:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/axelbichara/ Website: https://baukunst.co/ Kapitel:(00:00:00) Die wichtigsten Komponenten für eine nachhaltig erfolgreiche Firma(00:07:30) Wo schlägt beim VC der "Bullshit-Detektor" aus?(00:10:20) Warum hat Baukunst 100 Mio. als Pre-Seed Fund?(00:13:37) Wo liegt der Reiz bei Frühphasen Investments?(00:18:07) Gründer-Fehler in der Frühphase, die dich später teuer zu stehen kommen(00:20:44) Product Market Fit bei komplexen Produkten identifizieren(00:23:51) Strategischer Aufbau von Feedback-Loops(00:26:47) Gibt es Go-to-Eigenschaften bei früh gesuchten Mitarbeitenden in Startups?(00:31:11) Dos & Don'ts, um den Cap Table investierbar zu machen/zu halten(00:34:53) Baukunst entscheidet sich für ein Investment - wie geht es dann weiter?(00:36:56) How to: effiziente Boardmeetings(00:42:10) Pro & Con: Finanzierung als "Heiße Runde"(00:47:48) Welche Runden stellten sich im Baukunst-Portfolio als Fund-Returner heraus?(00:51:31) Wie denkt Axel über immer größer werdende Funds & Serial-Founder?(00:55:28) Wie hält Axel als Investor FOMO aus?(00:59:39) Wie früh schaut Baukunst auf Profitabilität?(01:02:16) Skalierbarkeit & Managementfähigkeiten der Gründer Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Wie sollte ein Cap Table aussehen? Hörerfrage: Consulting oder Founders Associate? Gibt es bald Roboter von Apple und Meta? Perplexity macht jetzt auch Deep Research. Pip spielt mit Elons Grok 3 und Ilya Sutskever's AI Startup ist 30 Milliarden wert. Wir müssen natürlich auch über die Rede von JD Vance sprechen. Entdecke die Angebote unserer Werbepartner auf doppelgaenger.io/werbung. Vielen Dank! Philipp Glöckler und Philipp Klöckner sprechen heute über: (00:00:00) Geht wählen (00:05:20) Cap Table (00:17:20) Erste Job: Beratung vs. Startup (00:34:50) Humanoide (00:40:20) ChatGPT, Perplexity, Grok (00:54:40) Safe Superintelligence (01:01:00) JD Vance (01:20:45) China (01:22:15) Elon & Dschingis Khan (01:31:00) Milei Shownotes Apple und Meta liefern sich einen Kampf um humanoide Roboter Bloomberg KI-Antwortmaschine Perplexity stellt neue Deep-Research-Funktion vor decoder Wie Elon Musk die rechtsextreme Politik auf der ganzen Welt fördert nbcnews Dschingis Khan tötete genug Menschen, um den Planeten zu kühlen iflscience ChatGPT ist alles andere als „typisch“ Twitter Sommer Hit 2025: Hostile Government Takeover (EDM Remix) YouTube

In dieser Folge erklärt Daniel Winkler, was ein SAFE Agreement (Simple Agreement for Future Equity) ist, wo die Unterschiede zum Wandeldarlehen liegen und warum es in Deutschland zunehmend genutzt wird. Du erfährst, welche Vor- und Nachteile es sowohl für Gründer als auch Investoren gibt und worauf du unbedingt achten solltest, um Risiken zu minimieren. Außerdem gibt es praxisnahe Tipps, wie du SAFE-Verträge richtig einsetzt. Key TakeawaysSAFE Agreements sind eine flexible Alternative zu Wandeldarlehen, aber mit rechtlichen Besonderheiten in Deutschland.Gründer können Bewertungsdruck vermeiden, jedoch auf Kosten der Planungssicherheit.Investoren sollten auf "Most Favored Nation"-Klauseln bestehen, um faire Bedingungen zu sichern.SAFE-Verträge unterliegen in Deutschland häufig der Notarpflicht, besonders bei GmbH-Anteilen.Ein gut geplanter Cap Table ist entscheidend, um unerwünschte Verwässerungen zu vermeiden.Weiterführende LinksSAFE - So funktioniert das Simple Agreement for future Equity !Wandelanleihen | Wandeldarlehen | Convertible Loans | DAWICONKontakt zu Daniel WinklerDaniel Winkler | LinkedIn Links zur DAWICON

Toxic Cap Table Hello, this is Hall T. Martin with the Startup Funding Espresso -- your daily shot of startup funding and investing. Investors funding a startup should review the cap table to determine the health of the startup. Here are signs of a toxic cap table. The founder owns the majority of shares and the cofounders own very little. Without incentive, the co-founders will not give their best effort. The founder owns very little of the company. Similarly, the founder will not find enough incentive to see the business through to exit. Too much equity has been given away in the pre-seed and seed rounds. This leaves too little equity for the Series A investors. The valuation was too high at the pre-seed or seed stage leaving no room for Series A investors to join who have a ceiling on the valuation they will accept. There are too many investors on the cap table. There's a limit to how many investors can be on the cap table and giving up too many places could be a problem for future fundraise rounds. There's no option pool for investors at the Series A level or later. This means all compensation to employees will come from cash. This makes it difficult to grow and later scale the business.  There are too many liquidation preferences. This will make it difficult to raise at the later stage rounds. Look for these signs of a toxic cap table.    Thank you for joining us for the Startup Funding Espresso where we help startups and investors connect for funding. Let's go startup something today. _______________________________________________________ For more episodes from Investor Connect, please visit the site at:   Check out our other podcasts here:   For Investors check out:   For Startups check out:   For eGuides check out:   For upcoming Events, check out    For Feedback please contact info@tencapital.group    Please , share, and leave a review. Music courtesy of .

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In this episode, Scott Becker discusses the realities of cap tables in private investments, and how investor positions can impact ego and self-perception.

In this episode, Scott Becker discusses the realities of cap tables in private investments, and how investor positions can impact ego and self-perception.

This week we're taking you backstage at TechCrunch Disrupt. Becca Szkutak had the chance to talk with Dan Lorenc, the CEO and co-founder of cybersecurity startup Chainguard following their conversation on stage with prominent investors, The Chainsmokers. They discuss how the EDM duo's venture fund MANTIS went from being viewed skeptically by traditional VCs to becoming a highly sought-after investment partner in the B2B space, how Lorenc scaled the company in a difficult time for cybersecurity, and what value celebrity investors can add to a startup.Check out the full onstage conversation here.00:00 - Introduction02:27 - Chainguard: Company Overview and Open Source Security 05:27 - Google Background and Solar Winds Impact 08:02 - Building Chain Guard: Product Evolution 11:44 - Early Fundraising and Timing 12:53 - The Legendary Alex Pall Cold Emails 15:01 - MANTIS Investment Impact 16:11 - Company Growth and Future Plans 16:51 - Learning from Early Mistakes Found posts every Tuesday. Subscribe on Apple, Spotify or wherever you listen to podcasts to be alerted when new episodes drop. Check out the other TechCrunch podcast: Equity . Subscribe to Found to hear more stories from founders each Connect with us:On TwitterOn InstagramVia email: found@techcrunch.com

Coro launched in 2015 with a bottom up approach to solving sercurity issues for the SMB and midmarket. Today, they've raised $282m in funding to go big, but how much have the founders been diluted? Can they grow into their $750m valuation?

This week, Phuong and I dive into one of the most crucial yet often perplexing aspects of startup formation: cap table construction and equity distribution. If you're setting up a startup or restructuring your cap table, this conversation is a must-listen.We discuss the essentials of setting up a cap table that aligns with industry norms, aiming to attract investors while motivating founders and early employees. From understanding equity splits among co-founders to planning an option pool for future hires, we cover actionable insights that can help founders avoid common pitfalls. This is a tough topic for new entrepreneurs and we hope that this can help folks build a balanced and adaptable ownership structure that supports growth and long-term success.

Welcome to a new episode of our special series, At The Cap Table.Today, Sarah Finegan, Senior Investor at Antler has a discussion with Nicola McClafferty, Partner at Molten Ventures. Molten Ventures, formerly Draper Esprit, is a venture capital firm investing in high-growth technology companies with global ambitions, with offices in London and Dublin. Molten is publicly listed on the London Stock Exchange and takes flexible and patient capital to invest across primary, secondary, and fund funds. Molten invests ~$200 million a year across Seed - Series B stage companies with ~$2 billion AUM.Nicola spent 5 years as a venture capital investor with Balderton Capital and media consultancy Ravensbeck, focusing on early-stage technology and digital consumer investments. She graduated from University College Dublin with a degree in International Business and French.In this episode of *At The Cap Table*, Nicola will share her insights and experiences in a dynamic and wide-ranging discussion. We'll dive into Nicola's personal journey, her work at Molten Ventures, and her industry expertise, offering a mix of personal and business insights. Stay tuned for an engaging and informative conversation!Go to eu.vc for our core learnings and the full video interview

Drop 1: Circle Compliance Engine https://www.circle.com/en/programmable-wallets/compliance-engine Drop 2: Europe's CBDC approach https://www.ledgerinsights.com/has-ecb-cracked-the-code-for-digital-euro-cbdc-adoption/ Drop 3: Worldpay Stablecoin Operator https://www.ledgerinsights.com/worldpay-plans-to-operate-public-blockchain-nodes-as-stablecoin-volumes-grow/ E mais: INX taps Backed to launch tokenized Tesla, Google, and Microsoft stocks on Polygon https://cryptobriefing.com/tokenized-stock-expansion-inx/ Bluprynt Adds Mark Cuban to its Cap Table as Investor https://www.bluprynt.com/post/bluprynt-adds-mark-cuban-to-its-cap-table-as-investor Ethena announced UStb, a fully collateralized stablecoin backed by BlackRock BUIDL, in collaboration with Securitize. https://x.com/ethena_labs/status/1839258925981642834 Tokenized Asset Coalition Announces New Member Cohort and Releases 2024 State of Tokenization Report https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20240926935746/en/Tokenized-Asset-Coalition-Announces-New-Member-Cohort-and-Releases-2024-State-of-Tokenization-Report M0 releases their ecosystem dashboard to provide transparency of protocol activity https://dashboard.m0.org/ Liqi announces first tokenized commercial note approved by CVM https://liqi.digital/3XD1JxZ Polygon explains the NUcoin situation https://br.beincrypto.com/polygon-se-manifesta-sobre-nucoin-e-solucao-on-chain-para-artistas-no-bom-dia-cripto/ Crossover with Blockaffee, CBDC special https://open.spotify.com/show/3dOHHPALk5EnmWzWYMfa3R?si=fb-d_f6OQfqhxPz_yFA9ig . Redes sociais / comms.. Instagram.com/blockdropspodcast.. Twitter.com/blockdropspod.. Blockdrops.lens .. https://warpcast.com/mauriciomagaldi.. youtube.com/@BlockDropsPodcast.. Meu conteúdo em inglês twitter.com/0xmauricio.. Newsletter do linkedin https://www.linkedin.com/build-relation/newsletter-follow?entityUrn=7056680685142454272.. blockdropspodcast@gmail.com

Drop 1: Circle Compliance Engine https://www.circle.com/en/programmable-wallets/compliance-engine Drop 2: Europe's CBDC approach https://www.ledgerinsights.com/has-ecb-cracked-the-code-for-digital-euro-cbdc-adoption/ Drop 3: Worldpay Stablecoin Operator https://www.ledgerinsights.com/worldpay-plans-to-operate-public-blockchain-nodes-as-stablecoin-volumes-grow/ And more: INX taps Backed to launch tokenized Tesla, Google, and Microsoft stocks on Polygon https://cryptobriefing.com/tokenized-stock-expansion-inx/ Bluprynt Adds Mark Cuban to its Cap Table as Investor https://www.bluprynt.com/post/bluprynt-adds-mark-cuban-to-its-cap-table-as-investor Ethena announced UStb, a fully collateralized stablecoin backed by BlackRock BUIDL, in collaboration with Securitize. https://x.com/ethena_labs/status/1839258925981642834 Tokenized Asset Coalition Announces New Member Cohort and Releases 2024 State of Tokenization Report https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20240926935746/en/Tokenized-Asset-Coalition-Announces-New-Member-Cohort-and-Releases-2024-State-of-Tokenization-Report M0 releases their ecosystem dashboard to provide transparency of protocol activity https://dashboard.m0.org/ Liqi announces first tokenized commercial note approved by CVM https://liqi.digital/3XD1JxZ Polygon explains the NUcoin situation https://br.beincrypto.com/polygon-se-manifesta-sobre-nucoin-e-solucao-on-chain-para-artistas-no-bom-dia-cripto/ Crossover with Blockaffee, CBDC special https://open.spotify.com/show/3dOHHPALk5EnmWzWYMfa3R?si=fb-d_f6OQfqhxPz_yFA9ig . Redes sociais / comms.. Instagram.com/blockdropspodcast.. Twitter.com/blockdropspod.. Blockdrops.lens .. https://warpcast.com/mauriciomagaldi.. youtube.com/@BlockDropsPodcast.. Meu conteúdo em inglês twitter.com/0xmauricio.. Newsletter do linkedin https://www.linkedin.com/build-relation/newsletter-follow?entityUrn=7056680685142454272.. blockdropspodcast@gmail.com

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Gloria Bäuerlein ist aus der europäischen Startup-Szene nicht mehr wegzudenken. Neben der Arbeit auf Investorenseite, unter anderem beim Growth Investor TCV und dem internationalen multi-stage VC Index agierte Gloria auch auf Operator-Seite für die Scaleups Kry und Back. Mit Puzzle Ventures startete sie dann vor 1,5 Jahren als Solo GP ihren ersten VC Fund mit 21,5 Mio EUR. Aufgrund Glorias Expertise in Früh- und Wachstumsphase, sprechen wir im Podcast über die Dinge, die Gründer bei frühen Finanzierungsrunden oft falsch machen und über deren Auswirkung.Wir beleuchten die Strukturierung der perfekten Finanzierungsrunde, die Auswahl der richtigen Partner, sowie das Captable Management über die verschiedenen Phasen hinweg. Als ehemalige Growth-Investorin teilt sie hierbei Reg Flags, welche es zu vermeiden gilt, um auch als Scaleup noch investierbar zu bleiben.Was du lernst:Warum Gloria sich für den Start als Solo GP entschieden hatWorauf spätere Growth-Investoren bei der Zusammensetzung des Cap Tables achtenWie Gründer die richtige Balance zwischen Finanzierungshöhe und Bewertung findenWelche Rolle Angels im Startup-Ökosystem spielen und wie man sie am besten einbindetWelche laut Gloria die wichtigsten Eigenschaften erfolgreicher Gründerteams sindALLES ZU UNICORN BAKERY:https://zez.am/unicornbakery Gloria Bäuerlein:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/gloria-baeuerlein/ Puzzle Ventures: https://www.puzzle.ventures/ Unicorn Bakery Whatsapp Broadcast:Hier erfährst du alles, was du als Gründer wissen musst: https://drp.li/jrq5S Unser WhatsApp Broadcast hält dich mit Einblicken in die Szene, News und Top-Inhalten auf dem Laufenden.Marker:(00:00:00) warum Gloria sich für einen Fonds als Solo GP entschieden hat (00:05:37) Unterschiede in Fund-Strategien(00:12:33) Erste Investments nach 1,5 Jahren Puzzle Ventures(00:13:58) Größte Fehler in Frühphasen-Startups(00:25:30) Der perfekte Frühphasen-CapTable(00:30:59) Angel-Runden: Do's and Don'ts(00:48:36) Erwartungen der Investoren über verschiedene Phasen hinweg(00:51:25) Terms, die Du als Gründer immer ablehnen solltest(00:54:53) Setting up a Board: Do's & Don'ts(01:00:09) Die Arbeit als Solo-GP: Vor- und Nachteile Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode of the Convergence Podcast, Ashok Sivanand sits down with Jarrett Quan-Hin, Co-Founder and Product Lead at Mantle. Jarrett shares his fascinating journey from the video game industry to leading a startup focused on revolutionizing cap table management for venture-backed businesses. He discusses the unique challenges startups face with cap tables and how Mantle brings order and insight to this complex process, making it easier for founders and investors to plan and execute their equity strategies. Jarrett describes Mantle's approach to leveraging technology, including the use of generative AI to streamline and automate data extraction and normalization. He also shares valuable lessons on product management, feature prioritization, and the importance of adapting quickly in a fast-paced startup environment. Tune in to learn how Mantle is making waves in the venture capital industry and get inspired by Jarrett's innovative mindset and practical advice for building successful products. Inside the episode… • Jarrett Quan-Hin's career journey from video games to venture capital • The challenges of managing cap tables for startups • How Mantle simplifies equity management and planning • Leveraging generative AI for data extraction and normalization • Prioritizing features and managing a diverse customer base • Building and scaling a startup from 0 to 1 • The role of generative AI in product development • Tips for non-technical product managers to collaborate effectively with engineering teams Mentioned in the episode: Field Notes Notebook - https://www.amazon.com/Field-Notes-Notebooks-Dot-graph-Paperback/dp/B071Y41YY3 Arc Browser - https://arc.net/ Unlock the full potential of your product team with Integral's player coaches, experts in lean, human-centered design. Visit integral.io/convergence for a free Product Success Lab workshop to gain clarity and confidence in tackling any product design or engineering challenge. Inside the episode... Subscribe to the Convergence podcast wherever you get podcasts including video episodes to get updated on the other crucial conversations that we'll post on YouTube at youtube.com/@convergencefmpodcast Learn something? Give us a 5 star review and like the podcast on YouTube. It's how we grow.   Follow the Pod Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/company/convergence-podcast/ X: https://twitter.com/podconvergence Instagram: @podconvergence  

Yair Reem is a Partner at Extantia Capital, a climate-first venture capital firm accelerating the path to a decarbonized world by backing daring entrepreneurs with breakthrough ventures. He co-founded BeyondBlack, a fund for investments in technologies reducing greenhouse gas emissions, and advises European startup CEOs on strategic narratives. Formerly Managing Director at Hasso Plattner Ventures, Yair was also a cyber technology leader at Israel's Unit 8200. He holds a B.Sc. in Electrical Engineering from Technion, an Executive MPA from Hertie, and an AMP from Wharton.This episode delves into:First-of-a-Kind (FOAK) ExplainedStrategic PartnershipsCap Table ManagementVC Risk-TakingBrand Building in VCWant to go deeper?Invest in climate moonshots with Climate Insiders. Join 300+ members and become a shareholder of the best climate tech startups alongside us, from $1,000. Become a member now: https://www.climateinsiders.comJoin the Climate Insiders newsletter, The only newsletter you need to invest in climate tech. Every Saturday I share one actionable tip to invest successfully in climate tech. Join 3,500+ investors and get access to investing tips and strategies to invest today: https://climateinsiders.substack.com/(00:00) - Episode Trailer(01:04) – Intro(01:34) – What is The Foaking Awesome?(04:09) – What does Foak mean?(06:20) - Are VCs Ready to Embrace First-of-a-Kind Opportunities?(08:10) – Which are the Sectors full of Possibilities?(10:25) - Can Nvidia's Success Be Replicated in Future Industries?(11:12) - Is Investing in Nuclear Fusion the Next Big Challenge for VCs?(11:51) – Where are we in terms of TRL?(12:50) - Does the Stage of Funding Determine When to Build the First Factory?(13:46) - Is Partnering with Corporates Essential for Startup Success in Climate Tech?(16:37) - When Should Startups Add Strategic Investors to the Cap Table?(17:54) - Do Startups Need Corporate Connections, or Can VCs Bridge the Gap?(18:45) - Are Corporate Partnership Managers the New Must-Have in Climate Tech?(21:11) – Deep Tech Engineer vs Software Engineer – What is the Difference?(23:14) - What Makes Climate Hardware Sexy to Big Financial Players?(24:40) - What Common Cap Table Errors Scare Away Investors?(26:28) - Should Founders Fight or Fold? Navigating Long-Term Potential vs. Short-Term Survival(30:12) - Are Ego-Driven Valuations Hurting Startup Founders?(32:08) - Why 20% Matters: Balancing Venture Builder Impact on Cap Tables(33:31) - Choosing Between Co-Leads or a Dominant Lead Investor: What's Best?(36:34) - Is Risk Aversion Stifling Innovation in VC?(39:50) - First Principles of VC: Balancing Risk in Turbulent Markets(41:43) - Conscious Choices: Team Effort vs. Individual Initiative(42:05) - Authenticity vs. Quantity: The Struggle in Digital Engagement(44:39) - Team Dynamics: Internal vs. External Strategies for Time Management(47:26) - Risk and Reward: Inviting Others to Innovate in VC(49:29) - Expanding Reach: Should VC Messaging Extend Beyond LinkedIn?(50:56) – Role Models in VC(53:14)- YouTube as a Knowledge Foundation: Do VCs Trust Video Learning?(57:52) - Differentiation Strategy: From Tech to Brand, Creating a Category of One(01:01:23) - Breaking the Exit Taboo: IPOs and Strategic Acquisitions in Impact Business(01:03:41) - Exchange of Goods and Society: The Role of Money in Innovation(01:05:04) – Outro

Pat Grady is one of the most successful growth investors of the last decade. As the Head of Sequoia's growth investing practice, Pat has invested in companies with a combined market cap exceeding $250BN. Among Pat's immense portfolio is Hubspot, Snowflake, ServiceNow, Okta, Amplitude, Zoom and Qualtrics. Pat is also one of the best acquirers of talent in venture hiring Andrew Reed, Matt Huang, Julien Bek. In Today's Episode with Pat Grady We Discuss: 1. The Sequoia Investment Process: What is the Sequoia investment process today? How has it changed over time? What could be improved about the process? Where is it weak? What is the biggest strength of the process? How do Sequoia remove politics from the investment decision-making process? Are the best deals "contrarian"? What does Pat mean when he says you do not "get extra points for being contrarian and right"? 2. What Sequoia Look for When Investing: What is Pat's framework for assessing founders? How does it differ when investing early vs late? Team, traction, TAM, how does Pat rank the three when investing? What have been Pat's biggest lessons on market sizing? Does Pat take market timing risk? How much weight does Pat place on "traction" when investing? How sustainable is PMF? 3. The Three Core Pillars of Venture: Sourcing: What does Pat rank Sequoia for sourcing? Who is the best at sourcing in the firm? Selecting: How does Pat rank Sequoia at picking? How has it changed over time? What could Sequoia do to improve their picking ability? Servicing: What does Pat give Sequoia for their "value add"? To what extent does Pat truly believe that venture investors do add value? 4. Pat Grady: AMA: Pat has hired some of the best in the next generation of venture investors; what are his biggest lessons in what he looks for when hiring investing talent? What is his single biggest takeaway from working with Alfred Lin, Roelof Botha and Doug Leone? What are his biggest takeaways from working with Hubspot, Snowflake and ServiceNow?  

Medgrundaren till Babyshop och DEMA, Marcus Tagesson, gästar podden Framtidens E-Handel och pratar om sina erfarenheter från sin långa bakgrund inom just e-handel. Marcus var tidigare med i avsnitt 233 från D-Congress.01:00 - Om Marcus långa bakgrund inom e-handel03:00 - Vem var Marcus 2006?23:35 - Om produktbräddningstrategier 26:30 - Olika förvärvsstrategier35:10 - Vad finns det för värde att ha ett städat cap table? 39:10 - Hur ser en bra vs dålig e-handel ut?43:20 - Vad gör DEMA? 65:10 - Vart befinner sig e-handel om 5-10 år?Här hittar du Marcus & DEMA:AI :https://www.linkedin.com/in/marcus-tagesson-8657a43/ https://www.dema.ai/ Följ Björn på LinkedIn:https://www.linkedin.com/in/bjornspenger/ Följ Framtidens E-handel på LinkedIn:https://www.linkedin.com/company/framtidens-e-handel/ Besök vår hemsida, YouTube & Instagram:https://www.framtidensehandel.se/ https://www.instagram.com/framtidens.ehandel/ https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCEYywBFgOr34TN8NtXeL5HQSponsor:https://www.juni.co/ Poddproducent Michaela Dorch & Videoproducent Fredrik Ankarsköld:https://www.linkedin.com/in/michaela-dorch/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/ankarskold/ Tusen tack för att du lyssnar!Support till showen http://supporter.acast.com/framtidens-e-handel. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

#201 REX: Tierarztpraxen der Zukunft | Jonathan LösingStressfreie Tierarztbesuche durch innovative Technologie und optimierte ProzesseIn dieser spannenden Folge des Startcast Podcasts spricht Host Max mit Jonathan Lösing, dem visionären Gründer und Geschäftsführer von REX, über die beeindruckende Vision und die innovativen Lösungen seines Unternehmens. REX hat sich zum Ziel gesetzt, bessere und modernere Tierarztpraxen zu schaffen, die durch digitale Lösungen und optimierte Prozesse eine herausragende Nutzererfahrung bieten. Jonathan betont: "Die User Experience bei uns ist deutlich besser."Jonathan erklärt, wie die REX-App es ermöglicht, Termine zu buchen, Einblick in die Patientenakte zu erhalten und zukünftig weitere Mehrwerte wie spezielles Futter basierend auf den gesammelten Daten anzubieten. "Die Innovation aktuell in der aktuellen Phase ist vor allem, was die Nutzererfahrung angeht," sagt Jonathan.Die speziell gestalteten Praxen von REX schaffen eine stressfreie Umgebung für Tiere und Halter. Die interne Software REXOS automatisiert administrative Aufgaben und erleichtert die Dokumentation für Tierärzte. Jonathan teilt seine Erfahrungen beim Aufbau des Unternehmens und die Bedeutung eines starken Teams: "Wir haben TikTok, Instagram, ich weiß nicht, Pinterest, Snapchat. Alles ist da irgendwie aktiv und läuft auch super."Ein weiteres Highlight der Episode ist die Diskussion über die Herausforderungen bei der Rekrutierung von Ärzten und die Wachstumsstrategie von REX. Jonathan betont die Bedeutung von Architektur und Expansion in verschiedenen Städten, um die Vision von REX zu verwirklichen, die führende Marke für Tierarztpraxen in Deutschland zu werden. "Und so lernt man halt auch durch diese kleinen Lektionen dann immer wieder, wie man die Prozesse ändern muss, bis man es halt irgendwann sitzt und man halt ein Playbook hat, dass man das halt einfach so rausstampfen kann, ein Location nach der anderen mit einem Playbook Blueprint, den man einfach wieder kopiert," erklärt Jonathan.Jonathan spricht auch über die Bedeutung von Ausdauer und Durchhaltevermögen beim Gründen eines Unternehmens und wie Investitionen das Wachstum beschleunigen können. "Wir haben eine Pre-Seat-Runde gemacht und dann eine Seat-Runde und dann einen sehr guten Cap-Table zusammengestellt mit Investoren und Angels, die sich einfach extrem gut mit dem Modell auskennen und sehr, sehr hilfreich sind," erläutert Jonathan.Lass dich inspirieren von den innovativen Ansätzen und tiefgehenden Einsichten, die Jonathan Lösing teilt, und erfahre, wie REX die Tiergesundheit revolutioniert. Diese Episode ist ein Muss für alle, die sich für digitale Lösungen, Unternehmertum und Tiergesundheit interessieren.Tauche ein und entdecke, wie REX moderne und stressfreie Tierarztpraxen schafft! Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

"You need a great lawyer and you need a great accountant. Those two things are inevitable. But they look at me and I go, 'Oh, you've never looked at your cap table." Joshua Lee, CEO and Founder of Ardius explores the vital importance of cap tables in managing startups and guiding investment decisions, in this episode of Founders In LA. With his deep background in accounting and building ventures, Joshua sheds light on the typical challenges and the strategic value of keeping cap tables clean and detailed. He outlines potential issues entrepreneurs may encounter, such as dilution, valuation discrepancies, and investor expectations, offering insightful advice on how to tackle these hurdles. Through practical examples and personal stories, Joshua highlights the need for transparency and meticulous planning in venture relationships and the growth of startups. This episode is a valuable resource for both founders and investors, providing practical tips on how to understand and use cap tables to drive successful business outcomes. Key Takeaways: Understanding Cap Tables: Joshua Lee highlighted the intricacies of cap table management, noting issues like convertible notes and safe notes. He emphasized the importance of meticulous attention to detail in tracking each entry, as these have significant implications on future strategic decisions, especially concerning funding and exits. The First $10 Million In an Exit Can Be Tax Free: Joshua underscored the crucial need for skilled accountants and lawyers to guide founders through the complexities of startup management. These advisors ensure legal and financial robustness -like uncovering thousands of dollars in taxes or understanding that the first $10 million in an exit might be tax free under the right conditions. The Difference Between Joining a New Fund vs. One that is Almost Closed: Joshua detailed the challenges of navigating funding cycles and managing investor expectations. For instance, a company joining at the beginning of the fund may have different timelines and expectations than one at the end of the fund. Long-term Vision and Strategic Exits:Joshua shared his approach to strategic exit planning, stressing the need for alignment between a startup's operational activities and its exit strategy. He noted how a well-maintained and clear cap table is essential for facilitating smooth transitions and maximizing stakeholder benefits during exits. Founder Diligence: Joshua advocated for proactive founder engagement with their cap tables, emphasizing the critical nature of understanding the implications of each entry. He highlighted the risks of dilution and the necessity for founders to remain vigilant about how transactions affect their control and align with their long-term goals. Top Quotes: "We started opening up the cap table. Start seeing the convertible notes, the safe notes, the priced rounds even venture debt and the warrants that have been issued. It's all over the place."  "What is QSBS? It sounds like BS. No, it's called Qualified Small Business Stock. Just look that up. That will pay for itself."  "You need a great lawyer and you need a great accountant. Those two things are inevitable. But they look at me and I go, 'Oh, you've never looked at your cap table.'"  "So when you take money, there come expectations of different sorts. One is the return, depending on how their fund's doing." "This is why our last company was sold in 18 months, and, very interestingly enough, it was done in a way where I thought everyone's numbers were achieved."

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How can philanthropic capital be used to drive investments in for-profit companies, particularly those led by underrepresented founders?In the latest episode of The Angel Next Door Podcast, hosts Marcia Dawood are joined by Patrice and Leah Brickman, founders of Inspire Access, a 501(c)(3) organization aiming to mobilize philanthropic capital to support underrepresented founders in the entrepreneurial space. The episode dives into the experiences and insights of Patrice and Leah, who discuss the impact of investment capital on businesses, particularly those led by women and people of color, and how Inspire Access is pioneering a new approach to redirecting donor-advised funds toward mission-aligned investments, ultimately bridging the investment gap for underrepresented entrepreneurs.As Patrice and Leah share their expertise and experiences, they offer a compelling case for why redirecting philanthropic capital to support for-profit companies led by underrepresented founders is a crucial step in empowering and uplifting these entrepreneurs. This episode is a must-listen for anyone interested in impact investing, philanthropy, and promoting diversity and inclusion in entrepreneurship, as it offers a roadmap for driving positive change through strategic and purpose-driven investments. To get the latest from Patrice and Leah Brickman, you can follow them below!LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/patrice-brickman-2b46637b/https://www.linkedin.com/in/leah-brickman/https://www.inspireaccess.org Sign up for Marcia's newsletter to receive tips and the latest on Angel Investing!Website: www.marciadawood.com And don't forget to follow us wherever you are!Apple Podcasts: https://pod.link/1586445642.appleSpotify: https://pod.link/1586445642.spotifyLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/angel-next-door-podcast/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theangelnextdoorpodcast/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@marciadawood

In dieser Episode von Unicorn Bakery tauchen wir in die Erfolgsgeschichte von Choco ein, einem 2018 gegründeten Startup, das die Kommunikations- und Logistikprozesse zwischen Lieferanten und Akteuren in der Lebensmittel- und Restaurantindustrie revolutioniert. Daniel Khachab, Gründer von Choco, teilt Einsichten in die Gründungsphase, die Herausforderungen beim Wachstum, die Expansion in internationale Märkte und die Entwicklung des AI-gestützten Produkts Choco AI. Mit einem Investitionsvolumen von über 300 Millionen Euro hat Choco bemerkenswerte Resilienz und Anpassungsfähigkeit bewiesen, insbesondere während der COVID-19-Pandemie, indem es sich schnell auf digitale Lösungen umstellte und neue Geschäftsmodelle integrierte.Khachab unterstreicht, wie entscheidend ein engagiertes und resilientes Team für das Überwinden von Herausforderungen und das Erreichen visionärer Ziele ist. Hörer erhalten tiefe Einblicke in Chocos Weg von einer Idee zum skalierenden Startup, die Bedeutung von Flexibilität, strategischer Planung und der Einführung disruptiver Technologien zur Überwindung traditioneller BranchenwiderständeWas du lernst:Cap Table: Warum du dir schneller den Cap Table ruinierst, als dir vielleicht bewusst istMythos “kleine Finanzierung”: Sind 100k einfacher geraised als 1,5 Mio?KI als Chance: Die Rolle von künstlicher Intelligenz bei der Skalierung von Geschäftsmodellen und der Schaffung disruptiver Lösungen.Stealth Mode: Warum entschloss sich Choco zunächst, unerkannt unter dem Radar zu bauen und nicht mal Bewerbern alle Infos zum Unternehmen zu geben?Wichtige Erkenntnisse zum Aufbau eines resilienten und engagierten Teams, das in der Lage ist, visionäre Ziele zu erreichen.Mehr zur flexiblen Finanzierung von re:cap: https://go.re-cap.com/unicorn-recap-funding ALLES ZU UNICORN BAKERY:https://zez.am/unicornbakery Daniel Khachab:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/danielkhachab/ Choco: https://choco.com/Kapitel:(00:00:00) Einstieg über die Entwicklung von Choco, was einen erfolgreichen Stadtlaunch ausmacht, und Strategien für die Expansion in neue Märkte.(00:06:24) Einfluss von Corona und KI auf das Geschäftsmodell: Wie die Coronakrise und die Einführung von KI-basierten Produkten Choco's Business transformiert haben.(00:14:57) Produktentwicklung vor und nach KI: Betrachtung der Produktlandschaft von Choco vor und nach der Integration künstlicher Intelligenz.(00:26:20 & 00:43:39 & 00:49:35) Innovation, Executive Hiring und Zeitmanagement: Umgang mit neuen Produkten/Ideen, das Framework für Executive Hiring und die Zeitverteilung zwischen Leadership- und Executive-Team.(00:28:10) Stealth-Phase und Core-Team Hiring: Warum Choco eine lange Stealth-Phase durchlaufen hat und welche Eigenschaften beim Aufbau des Kernteams im Vordergrund standen.(00:37:24) Executive Hiring: Anfangsphasen der Strukturierung innerhalb von Choco und Learnings aus dem Executive Hiring.(00:53:14) Leadership und Incentivierung: Strategien zur Incentivierung des Teams und der Sweetspot zwischen Aufgaben delegieren und selbst dranbleiben.(00:59:21 & 01:07:49 & 1:11:04 & 01:16:06) Zukunftsvisionen und Rolle von Finanzierung: Diskussion über die Zukunft bei Choco, die Rolle von Funding und Investorenerfahrung, sowie Erkenntnisse zum Pricing und die Bedeutung der richtigen Finanzierung und Investoren. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

New book alert!  In this episode, Adam Torres interviews Greg Johnson, Founder and Executive Coach at Above The Rim Executive Coaching, Mission Matters: World's Leading Entrepreneurs Reveal Their Top Tips To Success (Business Leaders Edition Vol. 10). Follow Adam on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/askadamtorres/ for up to date information on book releases and tour schedule.Apply to be a guest on our podcast:https://missionmatters.lpages.co/podcastguest/Visit our website:https://missionmatters.com/Support the showMore FREE content from Mission Matters here: https://linktr.ee/missionmattersmedia

In this episode of the Equity Expert podcast, we are joined by Chris Hoffman the founder of Equity Admin co.  A Cap Table specialist with extensive experience in managing the equity of companies ranging from newly incorporated startups to some of the largest private companies in the world.The key points of this episode include:What is a cap table?Common mistakes founders makeBest PracticesAdditional Resources:https://www.naspp.com/blog/the-crucial-role-of-cap-tableshttps://info.naspp.com/cap-tables-showcaseSupport the show

Are you confident in the way the younger generation is approaching entrepreneurship and investment?In this episode of The Angel Next Door Podcast, host Marcia Dawood sits down for an intriguing conversation with Sal Buscemi, an expert in family offices and investing. Sal shares his journey into the world of investing and demystifies the concept of family offices, shedding light on their unique perspectives and approaches. As the founder of a boutique multi-family office, Sal unveils invaluable insights into the world of family offices, offers advice for early stage investors, and discusses the changing landscape of wealth creation.This episode is a must-listen for anyone seeking to gain a deeper understanding of family offices, early stage investing, and the evolving dynamics of wealth creation. With insightful discussions on strategies for engaging with family offices, navigating investment opportunities, and the long-term vision of wealth preservation, this episode is a compelling resource for aspiring entrepreneurs and seasoned investors alike. To get the latest from Sal Buscemi, you can follow him below!LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/salvatore-buscemi/Sal's book Investing Legacy: How the .001% Invest - https://a.co/d/8BqCmTdhttps://salvatorebuscemi.com/ Sign up for Marcia's newsletter to receive tips and the latest on Angel Investing!Website: www.marciadawood.comLearn more about the documentary Show Her the Money: www.showherthemoneymovie.comAnd don't forget to follow us wherever you are!Apple Podcasts: https://pod.link/1586445642.appleSpotify: https://pod.link/1586445642.spotifyLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/angel-next-door-podcast/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theangelnextdoorpodcast/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@marciadawood

Kevin is the co-founder and Managing Director of Superorganism. https://www.superorganism.com/

SummaryConfused about "cap tables" and fundraising? This episode is your guide! We explain what a cap table is and why it's important for startups. Plus, VC expert Jeff Crusey reveals the warning signs investors look for in a cap table.  Learn how to avoid these red flags and build a cap table that sets your startup up for success!  This episode is perfect for first-time founders and anyone interested in venture capital.Takeaways1. Background in the industry is important for VC investors in deep tech2. Deep tech startups often remain in stealth mode to retire engineering risk3. Traction in deep tech varies depending on the business model and industry4. Valuation of deep tech companies is influenced by fund size and risk profile5. Being the first money in can provide an edge for VC investors6. Founder chemistry is crucial for the success of a startup7. Post-money SAFEs have drawbacks, including dilution and lack of due diligence8. Venture studios and accelerators can vary in their effectiveness and support9. YC has been popularized but may have some hype surrounding it10. The best and worst pitches can vary in terms of insight and executionCahpters00:00 Trailer‍01:40 Introduction‍06:02 Question Unclear‍07:24 What Is Investment Thesis of 7%‍09:41 Why deep tech startup stay in stealth mode / How VC's evaluate of deep tech ideas‍14:10 How VC's track good pitch deck. (First time founder need to listen)‍15:32 Understand the though process of VC's (Must listen if you want funding)‍28:10 Failure rate in deep tech catagoery according to VC‍29:37 Difficulties in building humanite and biotech products‍31:37 How much management team and founders expertise are required‍33:23 Jeff favourate pitch deck slides‍36:07 Cons of Post-Money SAFE‍37:25 Opinion on Venture Studios and Accelerators‍42:10 Best and Worst Pitches‍47:00 Raising money is success metrics‍49:28 Cap Table Red Flags‍52:08 Did VC's providing clear feedback to founders‍53:25 Ritual Time‍54:39 ConclusionConnect with Mudassir

Welcome to a new episode of our special series At The Cap Table.Today, we are joined by Sarah Finegan, an Investor at Antler, in a conversation with Susan Lin, a Partner & Investor at Felix Capital.Susan is an investor at Felix Capital. Over the past 10+ years, Susan has advised, invested, and worked in a range of consumer and technology companies in their journeys to grow and scale. Susan joined Felix Capital from HgCapital, a London-based private equity fund where she focused on software investments and portfolio companies. Prior to HgCapital, Susan was a management consultant at Bain & Company in San Francisco, Singapore, and London, advising private equity and growth capital funds on potential investments and CPG and e-commerce companies on go-to-market, M&A, and growth strategies.Felix Capital is a venture capital firm for the creative class, operating at the intersection of technology and creativity. The fund focuses on digital lifestyle across multiple verticals, investing in authentic consumer-facing brands and platforms and related enabling B2B technologies. Their mission is to be a partner of choice for entrepreneurs with big ideas and help them build category-defining companies that move the world forward.Chapters:00:00:00 Introduction and Welcome00:02:16 Susan's Journey into Venture Capital00:02:51 The Impact of Parents' Entrepreneurship00:04:31 Susan's Career Path and Experiences00:05:34 Transition into Investing and Joining Felix Capital00:06:54 Understanding Felix Capital and Its Approach00:12:44 Opportunities in Consumer Investing00:18:22 Impact and Positive Change in Investments00:20:47 Outlook on Investing and Advice for Founders00:26:10 Diversity in Europe's Tech Ecosystem00:29:35 Advice to Younger Self and Conclusion

Lisa Rosa Bräutigam hat als Lehrerin und stellvertretende Schuldirektorin genug gehabt und sich dazu entschieden, ihr Leben radikal zu ändern und eine eigene Firma zu gründen.Nuwo bietet Firmen eine Möglichkeit, Mitarbeitende und Büros flexibel mit Büromöbeln auszustatten. Inzwischen hat Lisa 2,75 Millionen Euro an Finanzierung bekommen und ein Team von 14 Leuten.Doch auf dem Weg dahin gab es einige Hürden: Lisa hat sich von ihrem damaligen Gründerteam getrennt, sich 100 % der Anteile zurückgeholt und dann ein neues Gründerteam mit in die Firma genommen.Wir sprechen im Podcast über diese Zeit und auch, was nuwo inzwischen vor hat.Was du lernst:Warum ist manchmal die Umstrukturierung des Captables eine sinnvolle Lösung, um das Unternehmen zu retten?Wie geht Lisa mit Stress um?Welchen Einfluss hat der Captable auf die Finanzierungsrunde?Wann ist es sinnvoll, das Geschäftsmodell anzupassen?Welche Vorteile hat es für ein Startup, als neue Vertikale ein Marktsegment zu erobern?Wann schafft man neue Arbeitsplätze, um zu hirern?ALLES ZU UNICORN BAKERY:https://zez.am/unicornbakery Lisa Rosa BräutigamLinkedIn: https://de.linkedin.com/in/lisa-rosa-braeutigam nuwo: https://www.nuwo.co Unicorn Bakery Whatsapp Broadcast:Hier erfährst du alles, was du als Gründer wissen musst: https://drp.li/jrq5S Unser WhatsApp Broadcast hält dich mit Einblicken in die Szene, News und Top-Inhalten auf dem Laufenden.Marker:(00:00:00) Vom Beamtentum zum Startup - welche Unterschiede und Gemeinsamkeiten gibt es?(00:06:44) Wie förderst du Kompetenzen und Potenziale?(00:07:56) Welche Stress-Mechanismen hast du, um nicht aus der Ruhe zu kommen?(00:10:35) Wie definierst du eure Rolle auf dem Markt und welche Herausforderung bringt eure Sonderlösung mit sich?(00:18:01) Warum hast du dein Gründerteam ausgetauscht und wie ging es dir damit?(00:27:33) Was war bei den Verhandlungen und der Zusammenarbeit mit dem neuen Gründerteam dann wichtig?(00:31:09) Was waren deine größten Learnings aus der Finanzierungsrunde?(00:36:12) Was sind deine größten Learnings aus Hiring, Wachstum und Teambuilding?(00:43:37) Wie beeinflusst euch KI im Bereich Effizienz und Companybuilding? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Welcome to a new episode of our special series At The Cap Table. Today Savitri Tan from Isomer Capital is joined by Naza Metghalchi, Principal at EQT Ventures to talk a lot about her career so far, transitioning from a platform role into investment, why surrounding yourselves with the best is integral and how to build relationships of trust with founders.Naza Metghalchi was born in Iran, raised in Paris, and has lived in London for the past 15 years. She started her career as an intern at Seedcamp in 2012, whilst all her friends were joining consulting firms or investment banks. Later, she joined onefinestay, where she fell in love with the raw energy and enthusiasm of startups.She joined the team at Series A, led commercial positions in the sales and product marketing teams, witnessing periods focusing on profitability and others on growth (at all cost!), until the company got acquired after having raised $80m. She then became an early employee at a startup studio, Founders Factory, where she set up their accelerator program.An avid supporter of the European ecosystem, she published Rewarding Talent, a guide to democratising employee equity, and is an active angel investor, in consumer social, and the future of work space.At EQT, she loves partnering with founders that are execution-driven whilst being self-reflective, and working alongside them as a problem-solver and people-person at her core.Outside of work, you can usually find Naza organising a dinner party, listening to podcasts outdoors, reading Japanese literature and travelling to South America. Naza holds a BA in European Politics, and a MS in Management from the London School of Economics.Watch the full episode as well as our upcoming events on eu.vc

Der Münchner Wachstumsfonds Acton Capital startete zunächst als Corporate Venture Capital Arm von Hubert Burda Media - heute spezialisiert sich das Team rund um Christoph Braun ausschließlich auf die Wachstumsphase. Wie hat sich die Erwartungshaltung an sein Unternehmen seitdem verändert?Acton investiert vor allem in technologiefähige Startups mit Base in Europa und Nordamerika und hat viele Phasen der Märkte miterlebt. Im Interview teilt Christoph die Red Flags der Frühphasen Startups - was kann in Pre-Seed und Seed so richtig schieflaufen? Wie wichtig ist der Cap Table bzw. der richtige Investorenkreis wirklich? Außerdem erfährst du, wer über eine Laufbahn als Investor nachdenken sollte und wer eben nicht. Was du lernst:Wie geht Acton als Growth-VC die Due Diligence an?Welche Pro- und Contra-Punkte gibt es für Corporate VCs?Cap Table Dos and Don'tsInvestor Due Diligence: Worauf solltest du als Gründer achten, wenn du einen Growth-Investor hinzuziehst?Traumberuf Investor: Was brauchst du, um das Zeug zu haben, Investor zu werden?Du willst mit deinen Kunden per WhatsApp kommunizieren? Hier geht es zu Charles: https://drp.li/1i7aIALLES ZU UNICORN BAKERY:https://zez.am/unicornbakery Christoph Braun, ActonLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/christophbraun-acton/ Acton: https://actoncapital.com/ Unicorn Bakery Whatsapp Broadcast:Hier erfährst du alles, was du als Gründer wissen musst: https://drp.li/jrq5S Unser WhatsApp Broadcast hält dich mit Einblicken in die Szene, News und Top-Inhalten auf dem Laufenden.Kapitel:(00:00:00) Worauf fokussiert ihr euch bei Acton und was erwarten eure Investoren von euch?(00:09:27) Due Diligence: Welche Indikatoren sind für euch bei einem potenziellen Investment spannend??(00:14:01) Was kann in der Pre-Seed & Seed falsch laufen? Investorenauswahl, Cap Table, etc.(00:18:51) Warum hat Deutschland so wenig Wachstumsfonds?(00:24:02) Warum ist die Wachstumsphase für euch als VC spannender als Frühphase?(00:29:56) Corporate VC vs. eigenständiger VC?(00:34:18) Was würdest du Gründern raten, die VCs hinzuziehen und unterscheiden sich die Due Diligences bei den verschiedenen VC-Formen?(00:37:51) Rolling Fonds vs. klassische Struktur(00:45:27) Wann sollte man Investor werden/Welche Eigenschaften brauche ich als Investor?(00:54:13) Worauf müssen sich Gründer 2024 einstellen? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode of the SaaS Revolution Show, our host Alex Theuma is joined by SaaStock Founder Member Jamie Akhtar, co-founder & CEO at CyberSmart, who shares how to build your team and performance as you scale to $5M ARR. "Your challenges just shift - in many ways they become more difficult because you're doing stuff that you've never done before. For me, it's been about being passionate. I literally have a mouse map that says 'I love Mondays, My Favourite Day of the Week.' I'm super passionate about what we do and the people we work with, and I think that's allowed me to move the needle the most." Jamie shares: - His entrepreneurial journey (including never having been employed by another company!) - Going from startup to scaleup - Establishing a communication hierarchy as a company grows - How they cracked a certain part of the market - Sharing regular, consistent updates means building discipline - Raising ~ £20M and having 60 investors on their cap table and more! --- Check out the other ways SaaStock is serving SaaS founders - SaaStock Dublin 2024: The largest concentration of SaaS decision makers in one place for three days of networking, connecting, and learning all things SaaS (https://www.saastock.com/saastock-2024/) - SaaStock Founder Membership: A private members group of B2B SaaS founders between $100K - $10M ARR who are committed to growth and helping others (https://www.saastock.com/founder-membership/) - SaaStock Local: Monthly meet-ups in cities all around the world, bringing together SaaS enthusiasts and experts to discuss the most pressing topics in SaaS (https://local.saastock.com/home

Fundraising the right way to end up with a healthy cap table isn't usually a top-of-mind priority for startup founders. But it should be. Making a dilution mistake in the earlier stages can bring you and your startup a lot of problems when it's time to raise new rounds.That's why we called experts from BZCP, Carta, Campbells, and Gunderson Dettmer. They shared the best cap table management practices during this year's Vamos Latam Summit. By the way, you can already click this link to pre-register for our next, incredible edition.In this episode, Eduardo Zilberberg, Reed McBride, Alexandra Clynes, and Adan Muller talk about:- The different corporate structures for fundraising and their trade-offs;- How founders and their startups should legally prepare for fundraising;- And what's the current state of fundraising and exits in LatAm.My name's Brian Requarth and this is the Latitud Podcast. Vamos, LatAm!Building good sh*t in Latin America?Find out how to pen your startup the right wayRequest early access to the Meridian international business account Or simply sign up for our newsletter for more content on navigating the LatAm startup ecosystem.Follow us on Linkedin / Twitter / Instagram / Spotify.

To get the latest from Nik Talreja, you can follow him below!LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/niktalreja/Sydecar.io - https://www.sydecar.io/ Sign up for Marcia's newsletter to receive tips and the latest on Angel Investing!Website: www.marciadawood.com And don't forget to follow us wherever you are!Apple Podcasts: https://pod.link/1586445642.appleSpotify: https://pod.link/1586445642.spotifyLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/angel-next-door-podcast/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theangelnextdoorpodcast/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@marciadawood

To get the latest from Colin Gardiner, you can follow him below!LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/colingardiner/Colin's podcast :Wannabe Angels" - https://wannabeangels.com/Marcia's episode on Wannabe Angels - https://wannabeangels.com/p/importance-of-investing-in-diverse#detailshttps://www.techstars.com/ Sign up for Marcia's newsletter to receive tips and the latest on Angel Investing!Website: www.marciadawood.com And don't forget to follow us wherever you are!Apple Podcasts: https://pod.link/1586445642.appleSpotify: https://pod.link/1586445642.spotifyLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/angel-next-door-podcast/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theangelnextdoorpodcast/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@marciadawood

This Week in Startups is brought to you by… Arising Ventures - Head to http://arisingventures.com/TWIST to learn more and connect with the team Nuts.com - Get a free gift with purchase and free shipping on orders of $125 or more at http://nuts.com/twist Brave - Download today at https://brave.com/twist to browse faster, search privately and so much more * Today's show: Sunny joins Jason for more demos! An AI-driven ownership and equity platform for founders (14:37), an AI interviewer who conducts live interviews (27:20), and much more! * Time stamps: (0:00) Sunny Madra joins Jason (6:08) Jason's experience with ChatGPT multimodal (13:31) Arising Ventures - head to http://arisingventures.com/TWIST to learn more and connect with the team (14:37) Sunny demos Mantle, an AI-powered cap table management platform for founders (25:49) Nuts.com - Get a free gift with purchase and free shipping on orders of $125 or more at http://nuts.com/twist (27:20) Sunny demos Talently.ai, an AI-powered job interviewer (39:37) Brave - Download today at https://brave.com/twist to browse faster, search privately and so much more (40:50) Sunny demos Morise.ai, a tool that helps YouTube creators generate titles, descriptions, and tags for videos! * Check out Mantle: https://withmantle.com Check out Talently AI: https://interview.talently.ai Check out Morise AI: https://morise.ai Follow Sunny: https://twitter.com/sundeep * Read LAUNCH Fund 4 Deal Memo: https://www.launch.co/four Apply for Funding: https://www.launch.co/apply Buy ANGEL: https://www.angelthebook.com Great 2023 interviews: Steve Huffman, Brian Chesky, Aaron Levie, Sophia Amoruso, Reid Hoffman, Frank Slootman, Billy McFarland, PrayingForExits, Jenny Lefcourt Check out Jason's suite of newsletters: https://substack.com/@calacanis * Follow Jason: Twitter: https://twitter.com/jason Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jason LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jasoncalacanis * Follow TWiST: Substack: https://twistartups.substack.com Twitter: https://twitter.com/TWiStartups YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/thisweekin * Subscribe to the Founder University Podcast: https://www.founder.university/podcast

In this episode of Product Thinking, Jag Duggal, Chief Product Officer at Nubank, joins Melissa Perri to unravel the process of building a strong global product management team in a fast-growing business. They also dive into the importance of customer obsession, challenges in talent acquisition, and the power of documented principles in scaling businesses.

In this episode of Product Thinking, Tom Eisenmann, Professor of Business Administration at Harvard Business School, joins Melissa Perri to dive into "Why Startups Fail," his transformative book. Specifically, they dive into the inspiration of the book, six unique types of startup failures and how to avoid them, as well as strategies for hiring your first product manager.

Founders are always going to add value no matter how big or small the check size is.About RescriptedReaching 9M people monthly, Rescripted is the #1 global media platform for women's health and fertility, providing content, tools, and resources for wherever you are in your reproductive lifecycle. Learn more at rescripted.com, and follow along at @hellorescripted on Instagram and TikTok.About SpringTime VenturesSpringTime Ventures seeds high-growth startups in healthcare, fintech, logistics, and marketplace businesses. We look for founders with domain expertise, forging a path with a truly transformative technology. We only invest in software-based businesses in the USA. We bring a people-focused approach, work quickly, and reach conviction independently. Our initial check size is $600k. You can learn more about us and our approach.   About Rich MaloyRich's mission is to rebuild the American dream through entrepreneurship. He believes technology gives all people the opportunity to grow, learn and earn. He is a Managing Partner at SpringTime Ventures and the host of the VC Minute podcast. With prior careers in finance and sales, he's been focused on the startup ecosystem for over a dozen years. He's a father of two young children and loves sci-fi, skiing, and video games. 

Gina is a long-time operator and advisor in the consumer industry. She started her career in Email and Content Management and has since emerged as one of the industry's most pronounced thought leaders on all things customer experience and retention. 5 years ago, she and her co-founder, Pierson Krass, set out to start a different kind of agency. Lunar Solar Group was built on the idea that technology empowers e-commerce brands to scale. Gina has worked on launching and scaling brands like Olipop, Super Coffee, Lemon Perfect, and many other leading e-commerce brands that you all know and love. Most recently, Gina co-founded Stay Ai which is the subscription platform for modern e-commerce brands where she currently operates the company's CEO.In This Conversation We Discuss: [00:00] Intro[00:54] What is Stay Ai and what does it solve?[02:07] How Gina became passionate about subscriptions[03:59] Lunar Solar Group: Clients, solutions, evolution[05:18] Building and selling KnoCommerce[07:50] From an agency to building an app[09:42] Where Stay Ai came from[11:54] Acquiring Retention Engine[15:21] The advantage of being specific in your outcome[15:55] Always have an exit strategy[17:04] No one has gone public in the Shopify ecosystem[17:37] The sign of a mature entrepreneur[18:40] The 3 things that make Stay Ai unique[21:40] Subscription tips and tricks[22:49] Where to support Stay AiResources:Subscribe to Honest Ecommerce on YoutubeConnect with Gina linkedin.com/in/ginaperrelliProviding revolutionary subscription management software stay.aiProviding Ecommerce and digital marketing services that drive transformational growth for our clients lunarsolargroup.comThe customer survey platform built for Ecommerce brands /knocommerce.comIf you're enjoying the show, we'd love it if you left Honest Ecommerce a review on Apple Podcasts. It makes a huge impact on the success of the podcast, and we love reading every one of your reviews!

Welcome to the next episode of “At the Cap Table”! In today's episode, we are speaking with a remarkable individual who needs no introduction. Her name is Check Warner, a prominent figure in the venture capital industry in the UK.Check is the co-founder of Ada Ventures, an inclusive venture firm. Ada Ventures finds and funds extraordinary talent building breakthrough ideas for the hardest problems we face. Check invests £250,000-1m in UK technology companies across climate, economic empowerment and healthcare & ageing. One of Check's notable contributions to the venture capital industry has been pioneering initiatives like Diversity VC and Future VC. These initiatives aim to drive positive change and foster inclusivity within the industry. Check also received an MBE for services to diversity and inclusion in Venture Capital for her work with Ada Ventures and Diversity VC in the King's New Years Honours 2022. In this episode of At the Cap Table:- We explore Check's journey into venture capital and what makes her excited about the current state of entrepreneurship in the UK and the opportunities it presents, - We will discuss the origins of Diversity VC and Future VC and explore the impact they have had on creating a more diverse and equitable ecosystem. - We'll hear about Check's work with Ada Ventures, a venture capital firm she is dedicated to right now- And finally, raising a fund can be a complex and opaque process, so we'll discuss Check's experience in starting a fund and gaining and maintaining the trust of limited partners. She'll also share key learnings from her years in the VC industry and highlight common mistakes that investors make when embarking on the fundraising journey.

Hello, and welcome back to Equity, a podcast about the business of startups, where we unpack the numbers and nuance behind the headlines.This is our Wednesday show, where we niche down to a single person, think about their work and unpack the rest. This week, Natasha interviewed Kaisa Snellman, an economic sociologist and an associate Professor of Organizational Behavior and Academic Director of the INSEAD Gender Initiative. We know, we know, it's a flex.We're going to talk about: Kaisa's recent Harvard Business Review piece with Isabelle Solal: For Female Founders, Fundraising Only from Female VCs Comes at a Cost. The duo's research asserts that women-led startups whose first round was raised exclusively from female VCs were 2x less likely to raise a second round regardless of initial funding round size, industry, geographic location, or prestige of the investor.Listen to the whole conversation before you jump to conclusions, but let's just say that this conversation really got into the numbers and nuance behind the headlines.The data is both revolutionary, and provocative.Here's what we got into:How people see female founders who just raise from female investors, and the pitching bias that continues to exist in the worldWhy the answer to imbalances is more complicated than getting female check-writers to the tableAnd finally, we talk about how diversity quotas and funds may have unintended consequences that are worth thinking a bit more about.Equity will be back on Friday with a familiar voice you may be missing, but you can keep up with us in the meantime on Twitter @EquityPod.For episode transcripts and more, head to Equity's Simplecast website. Equity drops at 10:00 a.m. PT every Monday and at 7:00 a.m. PT on Wednesdays and Fridays, so subscribe to us on Apple Podcasts, Overcast, Spotifyand all the casts. TechCrunch also has a great show on crypto, a show that interviews founders, one that details how our stories come together and more!