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In this episode of Investor Connect, Hall Martin chats with Christopher Ezold, a partner at the Pennsylvania-based law firm Wisler Pearlstine, which specializes in business, employment, and corporate law. Christopher dives deep into the fiduciary duties of board members, emphasizing the duty of care, loyalty, obedience, and confidentiality. He explains that these duties are crucial at every stage of a company's lifecycle and discusses the complexities that arise when board members have conflicting interests, particularly in startups seeking venture capital investments. Christopher highlights the importance of having a diverse board, the significance of transparent documentation, and the hazards of self-interested decisions by board members.  Additionally, he touches on the repercussions of failing to meet these duties, ranging from shareholder lawsuits to regulatory sanctions and loss of trust among stakeholders. Hall also brings up a personal anecdote about dealing with a CEO who manipulated the board for self-benefit, with Christopher offering actionable advice on handling such situations. For more information or to contact Christopher, visit www.wislerpearlstine.com or email him at .    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 .

In this episode of Investor Connect, Hall Martin engages in a conversation with Jason Kutasi, a prominent member of YPO, a global leadership community for young presidents. Jason discusses his journey from exiting a D2C children's book publisher to Scholastic, to establishing an ad agency post-exit. He shares his expertise in marketing, emphasizing the importance of testing products, brand names, and customer interests before fully investing in them. Jason provides vital insights on the common mistakes startups make, such as not understanding their target customers or the actual pain points their products solve, and the necessity of a deep understanding of marketing for startup success. Jason also illustrates various scenarios using his experience with scalable startups, highlighting how businesses can optimize their marketing strategies to be more efficient and effective. He stresses the importance of testing before building a product and understanding the specific needs of potential customers. For example, he talks about how A/B testing helped a client choose the better product name, leading to higher customer engagement. Jason also reflects on the evolution of marketing strategies and the increased emphasis on cost-effective, rapid market-testing methods in today's startup ecosystem. The conversation concludes with Jason's perspective on remote work, the impact of COVID-19 on startups, and the integration of AI in digital marketing. He emphasizes the significance of building human connections and understanding your investors' needs. Jason advises startup founders to fly out for face-to-face meetings to build stronger relationships and improve their chances of securing deals. Throughout the episode, Jason's insights provide valuable lessons for both budding entrepreneurs and seasoned investors looking to navigate the ever-changing landscape of scalable startups. Visit YPO at Reach out to at   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 .

In this episode of Investor Connect, Hall Martin hosts Angela Lee, founder of 37 Angels, a community designed to activate investors through comprehensive training with a mission to diversify angel investing. Angela shares her background as a former entrepreneur and a Columbia Business School professor, highlighting that 37 Angels seeks to bridge the gap for those transitioning from entrepreneurs to investors. The organization offers boot camps that teach budding investors the intricacies of deal flow, due diligence, term sheet negotiations, and startup valuation. They examine around 2,000 companies annually but only invest in 10, maintaining a clear focus on efficiency, transparency, and empathy towards founders, drawing from their own entrepreneurial experiences.  The discussion further explores how 37 Angels navigates the post-pandemic investment landscape, emphasizing the extended distance between founders and lead investors and the increasing interest in liquidity. Despite such challenges, the network boasts a high success rate with multiple IPOs and acquisitions from their investment portfolio. Angela underscores the importance of their commitment to realistic and humane dealings with entrepreneurs, as evidenced by testimonials, with 75% coming from founders they did not fund. The group aims to guarantee a funding decision within four weeks, a timeline rare in the angel investing space. Angela also addresses the broader role of diversity within angel investing, specifically noting that 37 Angels was created to tackle the gender disparity in the sector. Although there's been progress, Angela acknowledges the ongoing need for improvement, as only a small percentage of VC and angel funding currently goes to women founders. She stresses that while their investment criteria are neutral, the investor community within 37 Angels predominantly consists of women, further bolstering diversity on the investor's side.  Looking towards the future, the episode delves into evolving investment models and the integration of AI in streamlining the investment process. Angela mentions how AI can assist in initial screenings and sorting of potential deals, saving significant time for investors. She highlights the growing trend of alternative financing methods like venture debt and revenue-based financing, which offer viable options beyond traditional equity investments. This innovative spirit aligns with 37 Angels' mission to support diverse pathways in the startup ecosystem. Tune in to gain insights from Angela Lee on the dynamic, collaborative, and forward-thinking environment that 37 Angels fosters.    Visit 37 Angels at . Reach out to at , and on Twitter   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 .

In this episode of the Compassionate Capitalist Show, Karen brings back a fan favorite from the vault to explain something she references often -- Hall Martin's strategy to It is a strategy he used to share the risk between angel investors and founders. This is where the term you hear Karen use:  Payroll Exits - comes from.  Their discussion will span from the foundational principles of "compassionate capitalism" to the meticulous art of informed angel investing. Hall will unravel the critical factors for successful angel investments and offer gems on how angel investors can generate evergreen funds through savvy reinvestments. Moreover, Hall will tackle the all-too-common scenario where startup founders start to seek to grow their compensation even as they miss their growth targets.  Founders start to pay themselves more:  payroll exits, while the investors internal rate of return declines the longer it takes the company to achieve a financial / sales level to sell the company for an equity exit.  This 3x in 3 years is a practical approach to sharing that risk and fundamentally structured like a conversion note with a redemption right in the third year. Key Take Aways:  ### Term Sheet and Investor Relations Encouragement for angel investors to create their own terms Qualifying startups based on their exit intentions Rights for investors to exit after three years ### Understanding Investment Outcomes Identifying winners, losers, and lifestyle businesses Impact of payroll exits on investment return Differences between ROI and IRR ### Risk Assessment, Valuations and Exit Strategies Understanding the risks and potential exit strategies before investing Defining risks and clarifying expectations with entrepreneurs Recognizing realistic valuations and exit possibilities Avoiding investments in overvalued companies without clear exit strategies So sharpen your pencils and get your spreadsheets ready as we explore how to mitigate risks, gauge entrepreneur commitment, and understand the nuances of venture viability. Whether you're an entrepreneur searching for that initial investment spark or an investor keen on maximizing returns – this episode promises a wealth of knowledge with both Hall Martin and Karen Rands sharing their experiences.  Hall Martin, an indomitable force in the investment world, boasts a distinguished track record of empowering startups and fueling innovation. With over two decades of investment experience, Hall has facilitated the raising of more than $900 million for entrepreneurs through the TEN Funding Program. A seasoned veteran, he has presided over 10,000+ pitches in various forums, indicative of his vast influence and commitment to entrepreneurial success. The architect of a remarkable 40X return for the Austin angel network, Hall deftly manages a complex orchestration of funding mechanisms. He has successfully raised over $32 million through accelerators and has judiciously invested $13 million through a university angel network, proving his strategic investment prowess. Connect with Hall: https://tencapital.group/about-us/ Karen Rands is the leader of the Compassionate Capitalist Movement™ and author of the best selling investment primer: Inside Secrets to Angel Investing: Step-by-Step Strategies to Leverage Private Equity Investment for Passive Wealth Creation.  She is an authority on creating wealth through investing and building successful businesses that can scale and exit rich.  Karen is an enthusiastic speaker on these topics for corporations, economic development groups, angel investor networks, and professional  business networks.   About Karen https://www.karenrands.co/about-karen-rands/ Visit http://Kugarand.com and learn more about the Compassionate Capitalist Wealth Maximizer System™.  Read about the Due Diligence Services, Investor Relations, Capital Strategies, Capital Access, and Capital Readiness Coaching serviced offered by her firm, Kugarand Capital Holdings.  The Compassionate Capitalist Show™ is a Podcast on YouTube.  Please visit and subscribe and share.  It is great to watch Karen and her guests live, in action.  The whole library of podcasts and interviews since 2020 can be found there by category or chronological. https://bit.ly/CCSyoutubepod   Imagine the feeling of investing in a way that had massive impact and a potential pay you back 10x your money. The time is now to find out if Angel Investing / CrowdFunding Investing is the wealth creation strategy for you.  Take action on Karen's offer to learn how to invest with confidence in entrepreneurs and sign up (FREE FOR NOW) the new Compassionate Capitalist Wealth Maximizing System. http://dothedeal.org  

This is the Investor Connect Hot Topics program. I am Hall Martin, the host of the show in which we dive into current topics and how it impacts the startup space. I hope you enjoy this episode. _______________________________________________________ Thank you for joining us for the TEN Capital  Hot Topics Program where we dive into current topics and how it impacts the startup space. For more episodes, 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  Music courtesy of

107: In Angel Investing in Startups for Dummies, Hall Martin, founder of TEN Capital Network, joins host William Glass to discuss how to get started investing in startups. Hall covers a wide range of basics from what size checks to write, what types of companies to focus on, and how to do proper due diligence. You'll come away with a solid foundation to start your angel investing journey and source potential investments. Follow the Silicon Alley podcast wherever you listen to podcasts. __ Visit SiliconAlleyPodcast.com to become a guest and sign-up for the newsletter. Follow on: - Instagram: http://bit.ly/SIliconAlleyIG - LinkedIn: http://bit.ly/SiliconAlleyLI - YouTube: http://bit.ly/SiliconAlleyYouTube Our Sponsors: Ostrich helps you go from being one of the 92% of people who fail to achieve their financial goals to one of the few who does. 80% of Ostrich members are on track to achieve thief financial goals. Sign up for free at https://www.getostrich.com About Hall Martin: Hall T. Martin is the Founder and CEO of the TEN Capital Network and Host of the Investor Connect podcast program. He launched TEN as the Texas Entrepreneur Networks in 2009. Today, TEN Capital Network has over 15,000 investors, and has helped startups raise over $900M. Mr. Martin serves as the Vice-Chair of the Baylor Angel Network. He previously led the Central Texas Angel Network (CTAN) as its first Executive Director. Mr. Martin is also the Host, founder, and director of the Investor Connect podcast which is a 501(c)(3) non-profit dedicated to the education of startup investors. Mr. Martin is a Founder and initial Managing Director of SKU (Incubation Station), a consumer product goods accelerator based in Austin, Texas, and the former Managing Director of AccelerateNFC, an accelerator based in Dallas, Texas, focusing on Near Field Communication. Mr. Martin serves as an adjunct professor for the University of Texas leading the Idea to IP program which fosters startups from the engineering program. Website: https://tencapital.group LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/halltmartin/ Silicon Alley is a Financial Glass Production --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/silicon-alley/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/silicon-alley/support

Hall Martin, Founder and CEO at TEN Capital Network that raised over $900 million for its clients, in this episode talks about hiring fundraising advisors who can connect you to the right capital. We spoke about different regulations around fundraising and of course, about hiring experts for your fundraising round and whether it's worth it or not. Hall's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/halltmartin/ TEN Capital Network - connecting investors with startups: https://tencapital.group/

This is a podcast where I talk to my guests about their journey to success. We talk about their education, experience, current business, and future endeavours. A feature length episode with Hall Martin, who helps connecting start-ups and investors for funding. Hall chose a computer science degree in the 1980's, which he thought was a major paradigm shift in the world. We talk about Hall being an innovator and after a long stint in corporate he has been fascinated by entrepreneurship.  23 years in corporate and being employee number 90 in the company and he built the European business which was new for the software company. The business was driven by the development of the PC. He is now a profession at University of Texas, where he helps students to go through an incubator for the start-up business. He has also set up an angel network at Baylar.Founder and CEO of TEN Capital Network which has started many businesses with huge impact on their industries. We go deep into the role of Blockchain is going to have on business and society. This is a fascinating conversation with security, owning Bitcoin and web 3.0.Enjoy the podcast!1.11 – Right mindset in business1.19 – Degree in computer science in 1980s1.36 – Future of personal computers in 1980s3.51 – 23 years in corporate4.04 – Employee 90 in company6.29 – Accelerating software in company's platforms8.21 – Hall set up offices in European market11.00 – Leaving corporate and setup own company11.36 – Managing different company's and project12.03 – Importance of COO in business15.42 – Growing angel investors network17.47 – Baylar university role with angel network19.48 – $900 million invested20.07 – Where are investors?22.21 – Ten Capital Network23.09 – Blockchain vs AI 26.38 – Blockchain and online payments27.30 – Web 3.030.41 – Owns Bitcoin31.44 – The role of Bitcoin and Dollars34.15 – Security of Bitcoin and cyptro currency38.00 – Incubators successes and failures40.52 – Plan for next 2-5 years43.00 – What is more important finances or technology?43.48 – Quick fire questionsSupport the show

In this episode, Thom Singer sits down with Hall Martin to discuss finding funding for your business, and how to be an angel investor. About Hall Martin Hall T. Martin is the Founder and CEO of the TEN Capital Network and Host of the Investor Connect podcast program.He launched TEN as the Texas Entrepreneur Networks in 2009. Today, TEN Capital Network has over 15,000 investors, and has helped startups raise over $900M.Mr. Martin serves as the Vice-Chair of the Baylor Angel Network. He previously led the Central Texas Angel Network (CTAN) as its first Executive Director.Mr. Martin is also the Host, founder, and director of the Investor Connect podcast which is a 501(c)(3) non-profit dedicated to the education of startup investors. Mr. Martin is a Founder and initial Managing Director of SKU (Incubation Station), a consumer product goods accelerator based in Austin, Texas, and the former Managing Director of AccelerateNFC, an accelerator based in Dallas, Texas, focusing on Near Field Communication.Mr. Martin serves as an adjunct professor for the University of Texas leading the Idea to IP program which fosters startups from the engineering program.Our Funding as a Service Program introduces your deal to our network of 15,000+ accredited investors, including angels, family offices, high net worth investors, and venture capitalists, through a variety of outreach efforts based on your and the investor's criteria.We take your pitch deck and build out a campaign, with some key highlights, introducing your deal to our investor network based on your and the investors' criteria.  For those who respond positively, we help you follow up through a series of updates via email and events to close.Most campaigns run for 6 months as investors have their due diligence process to run. You can track your progress with our Campaign Score. Those who reach 100 on the campaign score have a 90% success rate in funding. Successful fundraisers are super active in the campaign.We focus on Seed, Series A, and Series B raises. Most seed raises are from $500K to $750K, Series A are from $1M to $5M, and Series B are $5M to $20M.Typically, our angels write $25-$100K checks, our HNI write $100K-$250K checks, our Family Offices write $250K-$500K checks, and our VCs write $250K to $1M checks on the first round.https://tencapital.group/https://thomsinger.com/podcast/hall-martin Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The startup sector is a key contributor to the growth of new innovations and progress in all sorts of industries. In today's episode, we have a deep conversation with a leader in connecting startups and entrepreneurs with investors. Hall T. Martin is the founder and CEO of TEN Capital Network, a Funding as a Service platform that facilitates investor introductions to help startups engage with investors for their capital raise. Since its beginning in 2009, TEN Capital Network has built a network of over 14,000 investors and has helped startups raise over $900 million. Throughout today's episode, we dive into some fascinating learnings from Hall's career journey and valuable pieces of strategy for entrepreneurs as well as investors.Hall's career journey started when he moved to Austin in the mid-'80s to work at a local company. After several years in the corporate arena, he got into angel investing. We talk about how he went from there to founding TEN Capital Network and his current role in connecting startups and investors. In addition to being an angel investor, Hall has been a blogger for over 20 years, and he's the host of the Investor Connect Podcast, which has been continuously active since 2014. We talk about Hall's approach to content generation through blogging and podcasting and how content generation helps him with his startup and investment-related work.Getting into startups, we talk about where to start getting involved in the startup sector as an investor as well as an entrepreneur. Hall shares his thoughts on the different roles incubators and accelerators play in the startup culture and how to make use of these entities to develop a business idea into a successful business venture. We also take a look at the startup sector from an investor's perspective, diving deep into how to evaluate a startup, building a crowdfunding strategy, and the value of keeping an eye out for potential opportunities that emerge from new technologies and trends. [02:27] Hall's Story – We start the conversation with a deep look at his mission, career journey, and how he got into the angel investment and startup sector.[08:25] Blogging & Content Creation – Blogging is one of the major methods Hall shares his wisdom with the world. We talk about how he started his blog and how it contributes to his work.[11:30] Advice for Startups -  Hall shares some tricks and tips for those who are interested in getting into the startup arena and some places to get inspired and connect with like-minded people.[13:42] Incubators and Accelerators – The difference between a startup incubator and a startup accelerator and the roles they play in nurturing entrepreneurship.[15:43] Getting Started with a Business Venture – We dive deep into what an entrepreneur needs to do to get started with a business idea, develop it into a viable business, and get funding from investors.[20:10] Value of a Startup – How investors should approach evaluating a business and how to avoid some of the most common mistakes investors make when evaluating startups. [24:14] Investing in the Future – How to identify new innovative technologies and business trends that have the potential to become profitable and robust businesses.[27:15] Blockchain  - Hall shares his take on the current trends related to blockchain and innovations related to Web 3.0 and how these trends might influence the investment and startup sector. [31:55] Getting Into Crowdfunding – How an amateur investor can start getting involved in crowdfunding investments and how to budget for an effective investment strategy.[38:08] Content Creation Routine – We take a look at Hall's daily routine and how he has incorporated his process of content generation into his daily routine.[41:11] Lessons Learned – Some of the important lessons from Hall's career and a story about one of his favorite startup ventures.Resources:Connect with HallLinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/halltmartin Blog: angelinvestinginaustin.blogspot.comPodcast: angelconnect.libsyn.comCompany Website: tencapital.groupQuotes“Always go talk to the customer, and try to figure out what they need… and if you think you're going to raise funding, then start bringing that dialogue to the investor.”“I'm a believer that you bring the investor on the journey with you.”“The big mistake most startups make with their pitch is that they focus on the product. They treat the investor like a customer.”“The success I've seen come up is when you get in on the next-generation technologies.”

My journey as an angel investor.

Join us as we discuss with Hall Martin how to raise funding for startups. In this segment he will answer important funding questions like: Why do most startups fail to raise funding?, How do you find investors?, and Who is successful in raising funding? #ABandP #BizHelpForYouWebsite: https://tencapital.group/ and https://investorconnect.org/https://www.linkedin.com/company/ten-...https://twitter.com/TENCapGrouphttps://twitter.com/InvstrConnectJoin our Fundraise Launch program at TEN Capital.: tencapital.group/eventsHall T. Martin is the Founder and CEO of TEN Capital Group. He launched the firm as the Texas Entrepreneur Networks in 2009. Today, TEN Capital has over 12,000 investors in its network, and has helped startups raise over $900M. Mr. Martin is the Host of the Investor Connect podcast program. He is the founder and director of the Texas Open Angel Network which is a 501(c)(3) non-profit dedicated to the education of angel investors. Mr. Martin serves as an adjunct professor for the University of Texas leading the Idea to IP program which fosters startups from the engineering program.To learn more about Affordable Bookkeeping and Payroll, visit: https://affordablebookkeepingandpayro... I'm Candy Messer, President of Affordable Bookkeeping and Payroll and Podcast Host of Biz Help For You. This channel will share helpful information for you to run a successful business including tips in the areas of bookkeeping, payroll, sales tax, business licenses, and other compliance PLUS information I share from experts in other fields.

Hall Martin a long time angel investor and creator of Texas Entrepreneurial Network aka Ten Capital joins Startup Mindsets to tell us about his experiences being alongside new ideas and startups for decades. Today TEN Capital helps startups and growth companies everywhere raise venture funding. To date TEN Capital has helped entrepreneurs who have raised over $644M. Shortcuts 22:30 Being a Professor at University of Texas, Austin 25:50 Is Entrepreneurship born or made? 27:00 Trying to be innovative in corporations 29:00 It's the "WHY" that gets you through 31:00 Startup Team Skills 34:50 Picking out the white spaces and having a technology roadmap Startup Mindsets is now a Bench.co Partner!!! Use our referral link for 30% your businesses' book keeping services for the first 3 months. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/startupmindsets/support

Building a little bit of a relationship is always a great thing there as well because you are going to be in the deal with investors for a period of time. They know that too so, they are looking to check you out and, you are looking to check them out. The key is you have to demonstrate the growth story. Step one, you must have a growth story. Step two, you must be able to tell it or articulate it. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/the-inventive-journey/message

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In this episode of Startup Hustle, Matt DeCoursey and Hall Martin, Founder and CEO of TEN Capital Network talk about how to invest in startups. Find Startup Hustle Everywhere: https://linktr.ee/startuphustle This episode is sponsored by Full Scale: https://fullscale.io/ Learn more about TEN Capital Network: https://tencapital.group/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this episode of the Kingdom Talks show, Gil Hodges & co-host Martin Smith interview guest Jason Hall on the topic of "Stepping Into Identity & Oneness." Jason shares his belief―and experience―that when it comes to our spiritual life, the only thing that ultimately matters is a heart-to-heart relationship with the Father. Jason and his family gave up everything familiar in order to follow the direction from Father that he heard in his heart; this radical step of faith led to a lifestyle of radical expectancy and intimacy with the Father, far beyond his dreams. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/kingdomtalksmedia/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/kingdomtalksmedia/support

As a startup business, finding investors can be a difficult process. It's always nice to have help guide you through the process and connect you with the right people. In this episode, Kevin Kaylakie speaks with Hall Martin, Founder & CEO of TEN Capital Network. Hall shares how his firm helps connect startup companies with … Continue reading Angel Networks and Seed Stage Funding With Hall Martin (Ep. 8) →

Hall Martin is CEO of TEN Capital and joined us in episode #94 where we had a great conversation about how to raise money from angel investors. If you enjoy these three tips, you'll love the full episode #94.

Hall Martin became an angel investor after a company he was with went public. He turned his interest in angel investing into regional networks of angel investors and later a national network of angel and venture investors that he helps entrepreneurs gain access to.Join the Rainmakers   Network on LinkedInGuest - Hall MartinHost - Carl GrantProducer - Seth Grant

Start-up funding for small business owners – how to find and get - with Hall Martin, an entrepreneur and angel investor. Getting the money to fund our small business start-up is often where we hit a wall. We may not qualify for traditional lending, and we may not have the cash to fund the business ourselves. We hear of tech companies and other entrepreneurs who use Angel Investing or Venture Funding, but that is often not accessible for the typical small business owner outside of the tech world. Hall Martin shares his insights and experiences with Angel Investing. How might we leverage Angel Investors to help us fund our start-up? Henry Lopez is a serial entrepreneur, small business coach, and the host of this episode of The How of Business podcast show – dedicated to helping you start, run and grow your small business. (TheHowOfBusiness.com)

Hall Martin started out as an Angel Investor. He's a host of an amazing Podcast called Investor Connect. He is the founder of the Ten Capital Network and he has helped over 12,000 investors and startups raised over $740 million. He focuses on venture funding, angel networks, crowdfunding, pitching, fundraising strategies, growth strategies, go to market strategies, and business model developmentIn our conversation, we discussed:Identifying a business model that will run the businessThe biggest mistake entrepreneurs doWhy find a COO - Chief Operations OfficerHow they help startups and investors connect for funding based on the growth storyWhat the investor wants to seeLove the show? Subscribe, rate, review, and share!Here’s How »Join the Capital Gains Tax Solutions Community today:capitalgainstaxsolutions.comCapital Gains Tax Solutions FacebookCapital Gains Tax Solutions Twitter

Sponsored by Peter Fasse of Fish & Richardson, Patent Attorney: https://www.fr.com/team/j-peter-fasse/ Austin-based super angel Hall Martin has an intriguing approach to investing in technology startups that can benefit investors and founders. He’s also done quite a bit of equity crowdfunding. This interview was rich in lessons for me. I recommend you listen. “…my conclusion after looking at it 20 years, it's not that I'm investing in the wrong deals. I'm investing with the wrong deal structure.” Highlights: Sal Daher Introduces Hall Martin, Super Angel from Texas “Put my money in. In about six months, lost all of it. I started to realize this is harder than it looks and decided I needed to join a group to invest in, rather than do it by myself.” “In Austin, we didn't have an angel network until about 2006. When they started it, I was the first member to sign up for it.” “We got about 5 million invested in 20 deals and got a 40x return out of one of the deals.” “We were in the home of Whole Foods. We started accelerator incubator and we started doing angel investing as well into food and beverage deals, mostly.” “I found is that it's very hard to make a return in angel investing. You're in these deals a long time.” "Half the deals that are coming through here are good businesses, but they're not really venture businesses. They're not going to sell for 40 or 50x." “I came up with a model called Define the Exit, where I came up with my own term sheet, I discovered that was a key factor of success with angel investing is you don't sign someone else's term sheet; you sign your own.” Built in Option to Exit at Year Three “When they go on to market-rate salaries, what they're basically saying is we're not eating ramen noodles anymore, we're going to take our exit out of the salary. You, unfortunately, are not on the payroll, and you don't get that choice.” “Seven years later, they exit the business and there was a 50% return to the investors. Well, 50% after 10 years is about a 4% IRR. It's really not much of anything. I went back and looked at it. I estimate this executive team took out about $7 million worth of salaries over those years…” “If the C team is going on the payroll exit, I'm right there with you.” Define the Exit versus Revenue-Based Finance “My experience has been, so far that 70% want you to leave all the money in and 30% want you to take all the money out because they want the equity back.” “…if in three years I have a choice of pulling 3x my money out, the dynamic is very different.” “It's also a Facilities Management A What it is, is we get access to the bank account and to the accounting system. Every month, we go in and pull out the information rights that are owed to the investors and we send it to the investors.” “…my conclusion after looking at it 20 years, it's not that I'm investing in the wrong deals. I'm investing with the wrong deal structure.” Crowdfunding: “The rule of thumb in that world is you're going to spend 20% of your fundraise on marketing. There's a real expense.” “I think a fair number of angel groups I see are moving to later stage to move out of the way of that [crowdfunding]. Some are moving into starting their own funds or going into a syndicate model where they can get carry from those who invest.” Scrappy Biotechs: QSM Diagnostics & Hillside BioSciences CSIdentity: Hall Martin’s 40X Exit Parting Wisdom from Hall Martin, Super Angel “For every million dollars you want to raise, it'll take you one calendar year to raise it. It's the rule.”

On today's show, we interview Hall Martin, who is the founder and CEO of TEN Capital, a company that helps startups and growth companies everywhere raise funding from angels, family offices, venture capital and high net worth individuals. To date, the company has helped entrepreneurs raise over $410M. He is also the founder of the Texas Open Angel Network, which has helped to educate over 6000 investors.  In this episode, you'll learn: What is the future for family funds, VC and Angels groups What are some key metrics for the success rate of a startup receiving funding From an investor standpoint, what to focus on in the due diligence process Which cities in the US are housing some exciting startups at this moment   Please take a few seconds and leave us a positive review as it helps the show grow and motivates us to create content. Thank you for helping and giving back to the show!   Guest Info: LinkedIn for Hall Martin Website for TEN Capital     CONNECT WITH SHAWN:   https://linktr.ee/ShawnflynnSV   Shawn Flynn's Twitter Account Shawn Flynn's LinkedIn Account Silicon Valley LinkedIn Group Account Shawn Flynn's Facebook Account Email Shawn@thesiliconvalleypodcast.com      

Hall Martin welcomes Paul O'Brien of media tech ventures. In this episode you'll get to learn all about Paul's vision of media tech and how he feels the groundwork should be laid for a viable community.

In this episode, Hall Martin conducts an interview with Saurabh Khetrapal, a successful Angel Investor.  Indeed, he has a history of coming from both sides of "the deal experience" -- as an Entrepreneur and also helping entrepreneurs since 1999 in the area of angel investment with guidance in startups. He has worked both in Silicon Valley and in Austin, Texas, and he specializes in the "B-to-B" software area with small firms.

In this episode, Hall Martin conducts an informal interview with David Wieland, who was a co-founder of the Irish Angels--an affiliated, but separate, group with the University of Notre Dame.

In this episode, Hall Martin, the principal of the TEN Capital Group for Texas Entrepreneurs, as well as the host of the Podcast series, INVESTOR CONNECT, interviews Will Szczerbiak, a Senior Associate of Graycroft Partners.

In this episode, Hall Martin interviews Jay Zeidmanof RESOLUTE VENTURE PARTNERS.As the chief principal of TenCapital.group, Hallalso leads the podcast interviews on InvestorConnect.org

In this episode, Hall Martin of InvestorConnect.com interviews Chris Burney, the Executive Director of the San Antonio Angel Network -- which is a network of accredited Investors,high-growth startups and service providers as sponsors.

Show notes for AngelConnect.info, episode 17:  Ed Fikse 17. Ed Fiske shares his 7 Criteria for InvestmentIn this episode, Hall Martin of the Austin Angel Network interviews Fikse of the Baylor Angel Network (BAN). As a member of the board of the BAN, Ed delivers his seven points or criteria for investment opportunities.As you will hear in this audio episode, the seven key points which this BAN Board member highlights are:1. Look at the CEO and the management team     - He looks for the details of the EXPERIENCE and the      LEADERSHIP track record of the team.2.  Make sure that the team UNDERSTANDS THE MARKET   - This includes an understanding of the offerings, as well.3. Review the BUSINESS MODEL   - See what the firm will do to make money;    - Understand how they will capture and establish VALUE;    - Ensure that this model is sustainable. 4. Understand "how BIG is this Market?"   - Ensure that the market can support the "whole growth";    - Review potential of emerging markets;   - See confidence that the firm will not "stall."5.  What is the competitive differential advantage?   - Does the firm have any barriers to entry for others?   - Ensure that the advantage is sustainable. 6.  Review the Personal Risk Profile (PSP)    - This should be reviewed for both pre-revenue and post-revenue environments7.  Look for a simple Capital Table    - You should understand "what you are buying"    - Get the details of the percentages of the company ownership. Hall explores these seven criteria and highlights some scenarios for Angel Investors.

Show notes for Angel Connect, episode 14:  Thomas Williamson this episode, Hall Martin of www.AngelConnect.info, interviews Thomas Williams, an investor in consumer product goods and restaurants. He is especially interested in micro-breweries, beer, and good food as a growing environment. The cases-in-point which he describes in this discussion are Zilker Brewery in Austin, Texas, and Haymaker. (www.zilkerbeer.com)                              (www.site?) Mr. Williams stresses that what is important for him in his criteria is the TEAM. That is, he wants to ensure that the team has all the tools needed for success in the venture.He also looks for paths to get a quicker ROI (return on investment)--and he looks for getting the return in the first two years (a vital target among the risks of the restaurant business). In structuring deals, he wants to quickly get the venture off the ground, especially with brick-and-mortar locations. Key to success is speed-- that is, to open TASTE benefits for his target groups of the young and the millennials.This led to his strategy of "pairing beer with food."_____________________________CONTACT INFORMATION(Mr. Williams)Copyright (c) 2015, Hall Martin ofwww.TxENetworks.com andwww.AngelConnect.info.All rights reserved.

Show notes for Episode 11 of ANGEL CONNECT PODCAST: Vinod of PeachTree from TieCon Silicon Valley 2014================================================== In this episode of the ANGEL CONNECT PODCAST SHOW,Hall Martin interviews Vinod of Peachtree from the TieConSilicon Valley 2014 conference. Vinod is part of Indian Angel Network, which is India's largest Angel group,which takes on investments from 100,000 dollars to 500,000 dollars.Although the investments range across the board, the specialties includetechnology, services and retail. His involvement has been sincethe late 1990s. Vinod discusses with Hall Martin the membership structure of theAngel group -- from the structure of investments to the status ofmembership and the consulting and mentoring role of the group. Vinod's deals focus on India, the Middle East and the SoutheastAsia geographies. As you will hear in this audio episode, Vinod distringuishes the rolesof active investors vs. Passive investors -- of course, he wouldprefer more involvement with investors to become ACTIVE. Vinod also describes the syndication strategies from theinstitutional members, especially across worldwide parties.   He includes examples of a very successful round, as well asa challenging one in his experience.In addition, he provides some suggestions for an aspiringAngel Investor, including the preparation for enteringthis arena.

Shownotes for episode 7- Nick Mysore In this episode of the Angel Connect Podcast show, Hall Martin continues the discussion of mentorship with Nick Mysore. As you will hear in this audio episode, Nick will outline how to create what he calls "customer delight." He explains:  - how to create a quality "pitch" as an entrepreneur;  - how to grow a brand and scale it; and  - how to handle an entrepreneur who may not    be taking a mentor's advice. The drive toward these 3 areas consists of Nick's 3 D's: "Desire / Decide / Delight."   In fact, in this process, Nick mentions that the mentor's job is to nudge the entrepreneur, and  really to MAKE THE ENTREPRENEUR   Nick's advice focuses on the PEOPLE. In other words, he states "bet on the people, ... not the technology or ... the product."   Copyright (c) 2014, Texas Open Angel Network and Hall Martin of AngelConnect.info. All rights reserved.

SHOW NOTES FOR EPISODE 5 --ANGEL CONNECT PODCAST --Interview with George Brodie In this episode of the Angel Connect podcast show, Hall Martin interviews George Brodie at the TiECon South conference in Texas. This interview deals with the TiE Mentorship program,including examples with potential Angel Investors, as wellas suggestions.  In fact, the mentorship values rely onthe pro-active networking and participation of the mentee.He also recommends how to recruit the "right" mentor by anaspiring mentee -- and it is a question of the menteebeing able to take the initiative. From his own background, Mr. Brodie discusses how tomake networking effective for the entrepreneur -- includinga forum like TiECon or linkedIn -- to "get connected." As you will hear in this audio episode, Mr. Brodiedescribes the "turning point" of his own firm, which hashad a 15-year journey -- including the rounds offinancing until the business was doing well anddid not need any more outside funding.   Hall Martin also investigates the area of an entrepreneur'sdream, including the possibility of changing directionfor either product or idea. It was interesting to see thedifference between the two aspects and the discussionfrom Mr. Brodie about this. And finally, Mr. Brodie stresses key competitive differentiationof the product in the marketplace, as well as thegood communication skills to convince the Angel Investorcommunity during a presentation about the entrepreneur's firm. CONTACT INFORMATION FOR GEORGE BRODIE: email:web site:photo/image: Copyright (c) 2014, Austin Angel Network and Hall Martin,All rights reserved.

In this episode of the Angel Connect podcast show, Hall Martin  interviews Keith Larson of the TiE Rocky chapter. The discussion deals with the TiE growth in Colorado, as well as Mr. Larson's experience in networking and mentoring or education. For a summary of Mr. Larson's biography,select this link for the pdf bio document: link link link.pdf In addition, Mr. Larson is also the author of the book titled The Exceptional Manager [amazon link], which is available at book resources locations like .