Podcasts about startupfunding

Learn how to secure business funding & navigate business sales successfully with these financing tips. Whether you're a startup or established business, these strategies will help you achieve your financial goals!George Otel, an entrepreneur over the last 10 years active in real estate and finance, participated in multiple transactions such as business acquisitions, partner buyouts, Commercial Real Estate, finance, structuring different finance options for business funding. George has helped 400+ businesses secure the best funding and has also participated in more than 15 business sale transactions, assisting owners in ensuring a smooth process.Over the years, he has built strong relationships with hundreds of funding sources, enabling him to support a wide range of financing needs for small businesses—up to $50,000,000.CONTACT INFORMATION:LinkedIN: https://www.linkedin.com/in/georgeotel/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/George.Otel Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/georgeotel/ X: https://x.com/george_otel Website: https://www.usbizfunding.net/ Remember to SUBSCRIBE so you don't miss "Information That You Can Use." Share Just Minding My Business with your family, friends, and colleagues. Engage with us by leaving a review or comment. https://g.page/r/CVKSq-IsFaY9EBM/review Your support keeps this podcast going and growing.Visit Just Minding My Business Media™ LLC at https://jmmbmediallc.com/ to learn how we can help you get more visibility on your products and services. 

Michael Kelly, co-founder and CEO of Developertown, joins us for a deep dive into his 15+ year journey building businesses in Indianapolis. From consulting solo at age 13 to managing a portfolio of over 60 companies, Mike shares how he's navigated the highs, lows, and chaotic middle of entrepreneurship. We talk about everything from why equity-for-services is a trap (don't do it), to how venture studios actually work, to what he looks for in early-stage founders when investing through Start Something Ventures. If you're thinking about raising capital or building a portfolio of your own, this one's packed with perspective.  

Unlock the secrets to SBA real estate loans with our in-depth overview! Whether you're a startup, expanding your business, or looking to buy or construct a new building, SBA loans can be a game-changer. In this video, we cover eligibility criteria, loan structures, industry restrictions, and much more. Get expert insights and learn how to navigate the complexities of SBA loans. Plus, discover how to join our growing community of entrepreneurs through the Business Ownership Academy. Don't miss out on valuable knowledge and resources—watch now! Question: Hi. Can you provide a detailed overview of everything one needs to know about SBA real estate loans? - Tom If you'd like to meet with Beau to talk financing, book a call here ( http://bookwithbeau.com/ )

Today, we welcome the amazing duo Salomon Aiach, co-founder & General Partner, and Blaise Matuidi, General Partner from Origins Fund.Origins is a new type of venture capital fund backing legendary consumer founders with an unfair advantage from pre-seed to series A. They invest $100k to $500k in consumer tech startups and come with the power of influence of LP's community and their 160,000,000 followers.We invite you to listen to this discussion below for some inspiring stories; besides the actionable advice, you can have a sneak peek at the below.Go to eu.vc for our core learnings and the full video interview

In this video, Beau breaks down the steps to expedite the SBA loan process and get real answers fast. Learn how Beau's expert advice and connections can help you identify the best banks and lenders to fund your deal. With over 20 years in the lending industry, he offers free strategy calls to guide you through structuring your deal and finding creative funding solutions.  If you'd like to meet with Beau to talk financing, book a call here ( http://bookwithbeau.com/ )

Discover the secrets to successful business financing with SBA loans! In this comprehensive guide, we delve into the versatility of SBA financing, including the SBA 7A and SBA 504 programs. Learn how to acquire businesses and real estate with minimal upfront costs, understand the role of banks and lenders, and explore creative deal structuring techniques. Whether you're a budding entrepreneur or an experienced business owner, this video equips you with the knowledge to leverage SBA loans for your next big venture. Don't miss out on valuable insights and tips that can make your business dreams a reality! If you'd like to meet with Beau to talk financing, book a call here ( http://bookwithbeau.com/ )

Welcome to the ultimate guide on funding your franchise startup and unlocking your pathway to success! Join Beau as he dives deep into the world of franchise financing, offering invaluable tips and tricks to secure SBA eligibility and maximize your investment potential. Whether you're a budding entrepreneur or a seasoned business owner, this video is a must-watch for anyone considering franchise ownership. Subscribe now and take the first step towards achieving your entrepreneurial dreams! If you'd like to meet with Beau to talk financing, book a call here ( http://bookwithbeau.com/ )

Welcome to the ultimate guide on securing SBA financing for franchise startups!

Looking to launch your franchise business? Discover the ultimate guide to securing SBA financing with insights from industry expert Beau. Dive into the world of franchise startups, funding strategies, and lender selection to kickstart your entrepreneurial journey. Subscribe for insider tips, live workshops, and personalized advice on franchise financing! If you'd like to meet with Beau to talk financing, book a call here ( http://bookwithbeau.com/ )

Welcome to our channel where we delve deep into the world of financing, particularly for Residential Assisted Living Facilities (RALFs). If you're considering starting or expanding your RALF business, you're in the right place. In this video, we explore the ins and outs of SBA financing for RALFs, covering everything from startup requirements to leveraging your experience in the healthcare sector. Join us as we unlock the secrets to securing financing for your RALF venture! If you'd like to meet with Beau to talk financing, book a call here ( http://bookwithbeau.com/ )

In this comprehensive video, we dive deep into understanding the structure, benefits, and nuances of the SBA 504 loan program, a powerful tool for small business financing. Whether you're an entrepreneur seeking funding for a startup or an established business looking to expand, this video will equip you with the knowledge and insights you need to navigate the world of SBA lending with confidence. Don't miss out on this essential resource for unlocking the capital you need to take your business to the next level! If you'd like to meet with Beau to talk financing, book a call here ( http://bookwithbeau.com/ )

Ready to dive into business ownership? Discover how SBA financing can make franchising a reality for you, even under $150,000!

In this video, dive into the exciting journey of a laundromat startup that successfully secured a substantial loan of $1,022,000, which covered 85% of their total project costs. This wasn't just any financing success story; it was a standalone business without any real estate to back the loan, making the process particularly challenging. If you'd like to meet with Beau to talk financing, book a call here ( http://bookwithbeau.com/ )

In this video, dive into the exciting journey of a laundromat startup that successfully secured a substantial loan of $1,022,000, which covered 85% of their total project costs. This wasn't just any financing success story; it was a standalone business without any real estate to back the loan, making the process particularly challenging. If you'd like to meet with Beau to talk financing, book a call here ( http://bookwithbeau.com/ )

Welcome to our latest video where we dive deep into the significance of SBA projections in your franchise journey. Join us as we explore why understanding SBA projections is key to making informed decisions when evaluating franchise opportunities. We'll walk you through the essentials of projecting for SBA loans and how it aids in your due diligence process. Discover how these projections shed light on revenue, expenses, and scalability, offering invaluable insights for potential franchisees. Don't miss out on this insightful discussion! If you'd like to meet with Beau to talk financing, book a call here ( http://bookwithbeau.com/ )

Celebrating one of the finalists in the Achievement of the Year category at at this year's European VC Awards, this episode dives deep with Sophie Winwood, co-founder & CEO of WVC:E and Operating Partner at Foxe Capital.Foxe Capital is a pre-seed and seed VC fund investing in the next generation of FinTech founders across UK, Europe, and the US. Some of the companies they invested in are Flock, Kaiko, Hometree, Opply and Ember.Today, we are meeting with Sophie to talk about diversity in European venture capital, Sophie's journey in VC, and some of the principles that led her to build WVC:E. WVC:E is a community and platform for women in VC. The company seeks to develop highly productive networks to increase the success of diverse investors and founders, through frequent local and virtual events and training programmes, supported by a continuous stream of content and resources. The 950+ member WVC:E community includes GPs, LPs, investors, founders, and women working in tech. If you would like to join the whatsapp community, let us know here!The flagship Summit, which brings together 400+ women in VC across Europe, is taking place on Oct 7th and 8th in Paris, and early bird tickets are on sale now.Go to eu.vc for our core learnings and the full video interview

Today, we welcome Rodrigo Ferreira, Investment Director at Vinthera, for a new episode of the EUVC podcast. As a VC investor at Vinthera, a hybrid venture capital fund, Rodrigo is backing top-performing VCs as an LP and their breakout companies across the US, Europe, and Israel.Prior to joining Vinthera, Rodrigo gained 5 years of experience backing VC fund managers across the globe as Principal and Investment Team lead at boutique fund of funds firm BFP.There he played a key role in over 20 fund investments and managed a portfolio of more than 50 funds with top decile aggregate returns.Before that, he gained experience in investment banking and asset management.Rodrigo holds an MSc in Finance from ESADE Business School in Barcelona, a BSc (Hons) in Economics, and a BSc in Management from the University of Lisbon, where he later sat on both the Advisory Board and Board of Directors.Go to eu.vc for our core learnings and the full video interview

In this insightful podcast, the host sits down with venture capital leader George Bandarian the General Partner at Untapped Ventures. Bandarian shares his journey from successful entrepreneur to venture investor, with a focus on artificial intelligence startups. He discusses the importance of identifying top-tier founders who don't necessarily need hands-on guidance and the strategy of being a "small follower" investor alongside leading VC firms. Bandarian provides valuable insights into the venture capital landscape, the dynamics of different funding rounds, and his mission to invest in AI startups that positively impact humanity. This episode offers a unique glimpse into the world of AI-focused venture capital from an experienced practitioner.

Celebrating one of the finalists in the Newcomer of the Year category at this year's European VC Awards, this episode dives deep with Clare Murray, co-founder and Managing Partner of Blume Equity.Blume Equity is a climate-tech growth equity firm investing in companies driving sustainable outcomes for planet and people. With offices in Amsterdam and London, and based in Luxembourg, the fund invests in European growth-stage companies, with core regions being the UK, Benelux, the Nordics, Germany, and Ireland.Some of the most notable investments include:Sensorfact, a provider of an IoT data solutions that enable European industrial SMEs to reduce energy usage.Aerones - a leading robotics company providing inspection and maintenance services to the wind turbine industry.Normative - a carbon accounting platform focusing on Scope 1, 2 and 3 emissions for large enterprise clients.Matsmart Motatos - a Swedish company tackling FMCG food waste.Go to eu.vc for our core learnings and the full video interview

NetScientific PLC (AIM:NSCI) CEO Dr Ilian Iliev takes Proactive's Stephen Gunnion through a transaction that will see NetScientific company EMV Capital become the investment advisor to Martlet Capital's portfolio of 53 investments while acquiring its operational venture capital business. Iliev said the transaction is part of NetScientific's strategic goal to become a leading deep tech and life sciences venture capital investor in the UK and Europe, employing a differentiated investment strategy characterised by proactive value creation and capital-light approaches. The deal notably expands NetScientific's assets under management by nearly doubling them with the addition of a £23 million portfolio from Marlet Capital and includes the acquisition of Martlet Capital's operational team, forming a new entity under NetScientific. Iliev emphasised the alignment in ethos between NetScientific and Martlet Capital, rooted in long-term relationships and mutual commitment to the sectors. He also highlighted upcoming initiatives, including the launch of new funds aimed at investing in early-stage companies and growth opportunities within the UK, specifically in the Cambridge cluster. #NetScientificPLC, #DrIlianIliev, #VentureCapital, #LifeSciences, #DeepTech, #UKInvestment, #EuropeInvestment, #MartletCapital, #InvestmentManagement, #CapitalGrowth, #TechInvestment, #Biotech, #Innovation, #StartupFunding, #InvestmentStrategy, #AssetManagement, #UKTech, #CambridgeCluster, #GrowthFunding, #StrategicInvestment #ProactiveInvestors ##invest #investing #investment #investor #stockmarket #stocks #stock #stockmarketnews

Today, we have with us David Bateman, Managing Partner at Claret Capital Partners a growth capital fund based in the United Kingdom.The venture capital fund has a total size of €297M with +€700M in AUM and focuses primarily on growth-stage and VC-backed deals with European companies that are typically post-Series B. As an investment thesis, they focus on technology and life science companies, and some of their most notable investments are in Abivax, Butternut Box, Holidu, and Veed.David has more than 20 years of experience in technology lending and financing. Prior to the buyout of Claret Capital from Harbert Management Corporation, he and Johan Kampe had co-founded Harbert European Growth Capital.Go to eu.vc for our core learnings and the full video interview

Today, we have a different episode for you, introducing you to the first episode of the newly launched Startups in Focus series by Seedcamp.This first episode features Carlos Espinal, Managing Partner of Seedcamp, in a conversation with Johannes Keienburg, PhD, co-founder and CEO of Cakewalk, on building access management processes.Their conversation revolves around:The importance of access control, visibility, and security in organizations.Insights on the need for access management processes.The challenges of data security.The evolution and future of access controls.… and more that you can discover on EUVC.Chapters:00:03 Launching Seedcamp Podcast Series: Startups in Focus00:45 Meet the Guests: Carlos Espinal and Johannes Kainberg01:14 Diving Deep into Access Management with Cakewalk03:02 Johannes's Journey to Founding Cakewalk05:05 Addressing the Challenges of Data Security05:45 Understanding Customer Outreach and Engagement10:33 Integrating SaaS Products for Enhanced Security10:46 The Future of Identity and Access Management15:57 Implementing Access Controls in Companies18:23 Envisioning the Future Organization with Cakewalk19:37 Role-Based Access and Its Evolution22:09 Advice for Founders on Early Security Steps25:49 Closing Thoughts and How to Connect

Join us as Tom Wilson from Seedcamp and Anthony Danon from Cocoa talk to Christoph Deckert, Strategy Expert at Personio. Christoph has a unique mix of operating experience with +7 years of working with Personio, the European HRTech unicorn. Personio now has +2000 employees across 7-8 different European and US offices and a portfolio of more than 12K customers.Christoph joined the company very early on and took on different responsibilities to take Personio's customer growth to the next level, shape the organizational culture and structures, and hire the right people to support this mission.His passion and journey towards angel investing became very organic after having different conversations with other founders. After one particular talk that he enjoyed, he decided to support that startup without being fully aware of what angel investment is.Go to eu.vc for our core learnings and the full video interview

Today, we have with us Stephan Heller, Founding Partner at AlphaQ Venture Capital. AQVC is an innovative, evergreen VC fund of funds focused on small VCs globally and democratizing diversified access to venture capital.Stephan is a seasoned tech entrepreneur and investor passionate about nurturing the next generation of innovative companies, developing robust platforms, and cultivating thriving ecosystems. Over the past 15 years, he has been deeply involved in the entrepreneurial landscape. Stephan also co-founded five companies, including a leading deep-tech startup accelerator for one of the largest high-tech corporates in the world and establishing a successful and innovative VC fund of funds.Go to eu.vc for our core learnings and the full video interview

Today, we have Carina Namih and Sten Tamkivi with us. Carina and Sten are Partners at Plural, a 400M EUR early-stage venture fund to back ambitious European founders on massive missions with hands-on help from experienced operators.Plural launched in June 2022 with the aim to give serious founders in Europe investors with company-building experience to match their ambition. Plural's mission is to have a GDP-level impact on Europe, address systemic risks, and reduce the opportunity gap worldwide through the companies it backs.Plural has just announced its second fund with a total of 650M AUM and an established portfolio of 25 companies and notable investments, including Ready Player Me, Robin AI, and Unitary. Plural's team is split between Tallinn, Estonia (where Sten is from) and London (where Carina is from).Go to eu.vc for our core learnings and the full video interview

Today, we are joined by Mikko Silventola for a new episode of the SuperAngel podcast. Mikko is an angel investor, and Venture Partner at Superangel.

Rainer Märkle is the General Partner of HV Capital, €380m Venture and €400m Growth fund, with almost €3BN AUM.Rainer joined HV 15 years ago. In his third week at the firm, HV invested in Zalando. Accompanying the founders of Zalando from seed to IPO and beyond has been the most rewarding chapter in his VC career. It taught him that anything is possible, boundaries are imaginary, and amazing things can happen by working in the right set-up. Aside from this, he has been involved in big exit stories with HelloFresh, Quandoo, and Stylight. Some of his other highlights include working with Scalable Capital, Alasco and finn.auto.In his spare time, Rainer is a family guy. He also likes to push boundaries in sports, participating in the Ironman World Championships Hawaii and many other endurance events.Go to eu.vc for our core learnings and the full video interview

In the Investing and Scaling in Romania and Beyond webinar, we talk about the vibrant entrepreneurial ecosystem of Central and Eastern Europe, with a specific focus on Romania. From celebrating the local technical skills and historical engineering heritage, countries in CEE examine the nuances of building a startup with a global mindset from day one.Our guests discuss the 'UiPath effect', highlighting how success stories like of this one company have inspired new entrepreneurs and attracted increased attention and resources from the venture capital world.In essence, the webinar provides a comprehensive, nuanced, and up-to-date exploration of the Eastern European startup and venture capital landscape, making it a must-watch for investors, founders, and anyone interested in the local tech scene of Romania and its surrounding regions.Listen to it here or watch it on eu.vc for a discussion on:How to crack the code: Understand the challenges and opportunities shaping the Romanian ecosystem.Empowering the future: Delve into the status and growth prospects for women-led startups in the region.Scaling beyond borders: Learn how to overcome challenges and adapt global best practices to the Romanian context from the people who have done it.Pioneering Deep Tech: Explore the intricacies of launching, backing, and scaling a deep tech company in Romania and the region.Success stories: Get inspired by real-life case studies of thriving Romanian scale-ups.This event is a part of the CO-INVESTIN project, focusing on understanding and improving European investment ecosystems.Chapters:00:26 The Venture Ecosystem in CEE04:56 Romania's Flourishing Ecosystem: Insights and Success Stories07:34 The Technical Talent and Entrepreneurial Mindset in Romania09:37 Challenges and Opportunities for Romanian Startups12:51 Investor Perspectives: The Appeal of Romanian Startups17:27 The UiPath Effect: A Catalyst for Romanian Innovation23:05 The Global Impact of Romanian Startups and the UiPath Legacy29:40 Investment Strategies and Considerations in CEE34:06 Investment Trends and Pricing in the Startup Ecosystem37:42 Local vs. Global: Startup Challenges in the CEE Region40:07 Unique Challenges of Building Startups in CEE41:23 The Role of Engineering Culture in Startup Success43:24 The Critical Need for More Capital in the Ecosystem55:16 Addressing Diversity and Gender Gaps in Tech

Today, we have Davor Hebel with us. Davor is the Managing Partner at Eight Roads, a $11bn global venture platform. The firm has over 450 portfolio companies, including 60 IPOs and many unicorns, such as Alibaba, Toast, Flywire, Chewy, Hibob, Neo4j, and Fever. Eight Roads invests in companies at scale-up stages (usually rounds A-C) and helps them win globally.Davor runs the Europe and Israel franchise with around 45 companies and $1.5bn AUM. Davor's investments count leaders across SaaS, consumer, digital health, and fintech sectors, including Hibob, Appsflyer, Fever, Fireblocks, Owkin, Wallapop, ScyllaDB, Red Points, Packlink (sold to Auctane), Rimilia (Blackline), Innogames (MTG), and Treatwell (Recruit).Davor was born in Croatia and studied in the US. Davor is also passionate about sports, and he still tries to find time for some rowing, tennis, and Barry's Bootcamp

Today, we have Christine Tsai with us.Christine is the CEO and Founding Partner at 500 Global, a multi-stage venture firm in Silicon Valley with $2.4B in AUM, which has backed 2,900 companies operating in 80+ countries. 500 has invested in 35+ companies valued at over $1 billion and 160+ companies valued at over $100 million (including private, public, and exited companies)³.This includes companies like Canva, Talkdesk, Grab, Lucidchart, eFishery, Credit Karma, Intercom, Twilio, Sendgrid, and more.Go to eu.vc for our core learnings and the full video interview

If one of your guilty pleasures is watching four wealthy, over-the-top opinionated talking heads every weekend, you may recall that Chamath Palihapitiya predicted that 2024 will be the year that bitcoin becomes a mainstream asset. We brought together three true crypto native VCs to discuss crypto's comeback, recent trends and where we're headed.Listen to it here or watch it on eu.vc for a discussion on:The State of the crypto market overallWhat has been built in the last few years?Challenges for crypto to overcome in the coming yearsThe impact of global regulations on crypto.Key growth drivers, innovations and hot sectorsWhat makes our panelists excited?Predictions for the future of crypto investments.Sustainability and ethics in crypto investingThe PanelistsJan Baeriswyl, GP at very early Ventures has deep expertise in token design and a dedication to working closely with founders. Veryearly is one of Europe's leading first time funds in supporting the builders of critical Web3 infrastructure. They focus on helping founders design products, protocols, and tokens with a technical hands-on approach. We recently announced our investment in Very Early - check it out here for a spotlight on what we believe a rising star in crypto looks like.Felix Machart, Partner at Greenfield Capital is an expert in crypto-economics, governance, and crypto capital markets at large. Greenfield is a European crypto investment firm and long-term backers of early developer teams building toward an open, decentralized, and more robust architecture of tomorrow's web.Anirudh P., Partner at Dragonfly has a track record of identifying new trends early and making bold bets on contrarian theses. Dragonfly are crypto-natives who have been investing and building for 10+ years. Founded in 2018, dragonfly brings access and influence to help crypto teams with global aspirations find innovation and adoption anywhere.Chapters:00:00 Opening Remarks and Roundtable Context01:58 Introducing the Crypto Investment Experts02:49 Diverse Investment Strategies in Crypto06:59 Current State and Future Prospects of the Crypto Market18:38 Stablecoins and Geopolitical Implications22:39 Navigating Regulatory Compliance and Crypto's Ethos23:56 Demographic Challenges and Crypto's Role in Global Policy25:50 Addressing Crypto's Main Challenges: Privacy, Security, and Usability30:55 Distributed systems and Governance in Crypto35:24 Predicting the Market's Future

Join us in revisiting insightful Q&A sessions with Beau and Bill as we explore the dynamic world of SBA financing and franchising. Discover the strategies to blend these powerful tools, propelling you towards becoming the ultimate business owner. If you'd like to meet with Beau to talk financing, book a call here ( http://bookwithbeau.com/ )

Today, we have Vincent Touati-Tomas with us. Vincent is the Head of Marketing at Northzone, a global VC firm Northzone that has raised more than ten funds to date, with its most recent fundraising in excess of €1 billion, investing in startups from Seed to Growth.Northzone is investing out of Fund X and more than 80 active portfolio companies and notable investments, including Personio, Klarna, Kahoot, Spotify, and Spring Health. At Northzone, Vincent focuses on all things marketing.Now, Vincent is one of the great thinkers and practitioners of marketing in European VC, and we're so lucky that he has taken the time to structure his thoughts on the topic for us in this episode. So, you're in for a real master class.Some might be a bit hard to follow if you're not doing marketing in your day-to-day, but I urge you to stay tuned because there's so much to learn for any VC thinking about how to build and grow their firm and its impact. So strap in, and let's hear from Vincent.Go to eu.vc for our core learnings and the full video interview

Join us as our own Andreas Munk Holm and Anthony Danon from Cocoa talk to Elsa Hermal, angel investor and co-founder of Epicery, about impact investing, diverse teams, and economic resilience.An exited impact entrepreneur turned founders mentor, Elsa empowers CEOs and C-levels to navigate both strategic and human challenges, leveraging her entrepreneurial expertise to guide them and their teams toward sustainable growth.With a dedicated 100% impact investment portfolio, Elsa is also a proud backer of Satgana, the climate tech fund we recently announced our investment into, whose final close is just around the corner with a 4.2x TVPI.Go to eu.vc for our core learnings and the full video interview

Today, we have Jan Voss with us. Jan is the Head of Family Office at BLN Capital, a Berlin-based Single Family Office. BLN invests across almost all asset classes but has historically been most active in early-stage ventures in Germany as well as the VC and PE fund space.AT BLN, Jan leads a three-person investment team focused on long-term investments across almost all asset classes. Jan is also a very active author on LinkedIn with over 15,000 followers, regularly sharing insights into family offices, venture capital, and asset allocation with his readers.BLN manages over 100M€ in assets and has an established portfolio of 30+ companies and notable investments, including Kittl, PowerUs, and Meine Erde.Jan is also the Managing Director of Cape May Wealth. Cape May Wealth is a Berlin-based wealth management firm. They aim to make family office investment knowledge available to everyone to help entrepreneurs make better decisions regarding their wealth.Go to eu.vc for our core learnings and the full video interview

Today, we have Julia Hawkins with us. Julia is a General Partner at Phoenix Court, a $1.5bn AUM EMEA multi-stage tech investor, backing the most ambitious founders on their journey from seed through to public markets and beyond over the last two decades.LocalGlobe is the pre-seed and seed fund investing out of Phoenix Court's Fund 12 with an established portfolio of over 200 companies with notable investments including At-Bay, Motorway, Zego and Improbable. At Phoenix Court, Julia focuses on health and hard tech and led investments into AccuRx, Oxford Nanopore, Vaccitech, and more recently Spore Bio and Early Health.Go to eu.vc for our core learnings and the full video interview

Cornerstoned by Isomer Capital, very early Ventures is built to capture the opportunity in three foundational Web3 pillars: Decentralized Infrastructure, Real World Impact, and Public Markets Opportunity.The very early team has already established a solid initial portfolio in lockstep with leading web3 funds like a16z, Dragonfly, and 1kx. This is evidence that the best founders choose to work with the very early team not just for the capital, but for the value add.At the core of Web3 lies the possibility of separating money from state. Creating a new global monetary system that transcends borders, redefines property rights, and empowers individuals like never before. This transformation may represent the biggest opportunity of our lifetimes, and we are thrilled to be part of this paradigm shift.With the speculative excess and hype cleared from much of the Web3 ecosystem, the emerging Web3 bull market appears to be driven by applications that genuinely add value and are built on robust foundations, rather than fleeting fantasies. We believe Web3 is finally reaching the level of maturation we've all been waiting for, leading to the founding of projects with tangible benefits and sustainable models instead of mere speculation. And it is these projects that the very early team is helping to bring about.If you would like an intro to the very early team, don't hesitate to reach out.

Are you an aspiring entrepreneur eager to propel your business to new heights but grappling with the challenge of securing capital? In today's dynamic business landscape, the ability to generate capital is paramount for growth and sustainability. Join me on this insightful journey as we delve into strategic approaches, financial avenues, and proven methods that entrepreneurs like yourself can leverage to effectively generate the capital needed to fuel your business ambitions. Get ready to unlock the doors to financial success and take your entrepreneurial journey to the next level. Subscribe now for invaluable insights and practical tips that will empower you on your path to business excellence. #BusinessCapital, #EntrepreneurshipFinance, #FinancialStrategies, #StartupFunding, #BusinessGrowth, #EntrepreneurialJourney, #CapitalGeneration, #FinancialSuccess, #BusinessTips, #EntrepreneurialInsightsSupport the showResources: https://affordablebookkeepingandpayroll.com/resource-opt-in Become a supported of the show: https://www.buzzsprout.com/1522381/support

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

Today, we are joined by Jonathan Sibilia, Partner at Molten Ventures and one of the judges at the European VC Awards. He is an important player in our ecosystem as one of the main LPs. He has made over 80 fund investments, 2200 underlying portfolio companies with Molten Ventures, and 2B in AUM.Jonathan joined Molten Ventures in 2009. Prior to joining the company, he was a senior associate in the technology group at Jefferies International, advising on high-profile cross-border M&A, debt & equity offerings.Previously, he worked at Rothschild & CIE in Paris. He also worked at Apax Partners Corporate Finance in France. Jonathan holds an MA in Management from EM-Lyon and the University of St Gallen in Switzerland and an MA in Advanced Corporate Finance from the University of Paris IX Dauphine.Molten Ventures is one of the most active venture capital firms in Europe, developing and investing in disruptive, high-growth technology companies.Go to eu.vc for our core learnings and the full video interview

Join us for a new episode of the NEUVC series dedicated to those embarking on their journey in the VC. In this episode, Freddie Macpherson, Associate at Isomer Capital, and Linda Võeras, Investment Manager at Karma Ventures, are joined by Ondrej Bartos, General Partner at Credo Ventures.Ondrej is the Founding GP at Credo Ventures, a 75m€ Seed stage venture fund in Prague (and a bit elsewhere!) to back Central Eastern European Tech Startups.Credo is investing out of Fund IV with a total €250M AUM and an established portfolio of 60 companies and notable investments, including UI Path, ProductBoard, PriceFX, Resistant AI, and Eleven Labs.Go to eu.vc for our core learnings and the full video interview

Today, we are joined by Tej Panesar. Tej is a Partner at Prism Ventures, the UK-based institutional investor focused on the life sciences and healthcare sectors.Prism invests in the best-of-breed funds managed in the US, UK, and Europe through fund of funds and co-investment programs. He previously worked as an Investment Director at British Patient Capital, a UK government-backed institution very similar to the EIF and one of the largest investors in UK venture capital.With +425M pounds invested in the UK and Europe, Tej led investments into famed firms like IQ Capital and SV Health. Tej and his team have a wide lens across the life sciences and healthcare industries but a strong focus on traditional biopharma and areas like tech bio.Go to eu.vc for our core learnings and the full video interview

We chatted with Dominique Kim, Managing Director of the Health Tech Accelerator at The Founder Institute. She discusses how FI's global accelerator helps turn even very early stage healthtech ideas into real startups through hands-on support, coaching, and connections with experts and partners.Links from the episode: Dominique Kim: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dominiquekim1/Nicole Harris Roberts: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nicolesharris/For the full YouTube video: https://youtu.be/r3xd-XQ0y8k Founder Institute's main website: www.fi.coFounder Institute's female founder resources - www.femalefounderinitiative.comLA based healthcare accelerator and partner - www.scalehealth.com Healthcare VC firm Telosity Ventures, partner & mentor - www.telosity.coGlobal accelerator also partnering with Founder Institute - www.plugandplaytechcenter.comInnovatorMD physician tech network, program co-founder - www.innovatormd.com Product in Healthtech is community for healthtech product leaders, by product leaders. For more information, and to sign up for our free webinars, visit www.productinhealthtech.com. Product in Healthtech is community for healthtech product leaders, by product leaders. For more information, and to sign up for our free webinars, visit www.productinhealthtech.com.

Today, we have Nicholas Nelson, who recently joined MD One Ventures as Partner.Nicholas is an important and active player in building Europe's first defence and national security venture capital fund, supporting the growing portfolio of over a dozen defence and dual-use tech companies. Nicholas is an internationally recognised defence investor and thought leader, with over 17 years of experience across the national security and defence tech sectors. His National Security career has spanned roles in the US Government, management consulting, and leading defence and dual-use tech companies.Nicholas was an early investor in defence tech as we know it today, having made his first investment in 2020, and has been advising within the dual-use sector since 2015. He has become a leading advocate for the nascent European national security technology ecosystem- contributing to multiple publications and communities, including the US Army War College, the NATO Review, National Defence Magazine, Munich Security Conference, Defence Disrupted, College of Europe, University of Cambridge, and Kings College London.We invite you to listen to this discussion below for a refreshingly honest talk on the defence tech sector, where we stand vis a vis the US and China, as well as actionable advice on how the ecosystem can change for the better.Go to eu.vc for our core learnings and the full video interview

Hemal Fraser-Rawal is the GP of White Star Capital, a global investment platform with 1.5B AUM housing venture capital, digital assets and now debt-led Hybrid growth financing for companies. White Star Capital backs exceptional entrepreneurs building ambitious, international businesses across multiple stages and operate out of London, New York, Paris, Montreal, Toronto, Guernsey, Tokyo, and Singapore. By having such global presence, perspective, and people enable White Star are able to partner closely with their founders and them scale internationally.Go to eu.vc for our core learnings and the full video interview

George is a General Partner at Phoenix Court Group, the group of funds home to LocalGlobe in Somers Town, London, building global businesses based on innovative science and technology to have the maximum positive impact on society.LocalGlobe is investing out of their fifth institutional fund, of approx. 150M pounds, with a total AUM of over 1b pounds. Local Globe has an established portfolio of +60 companies and notable investments, including Melio, TravelPerk, Tide, Hibob, Motorway, Wise and Oxford Nanopore, AvantArte, and Sorare.At LocalGlobe, George focuses on Marketplaces, E-commerce 2.0, and SaaS with a particular focus on SMEs across New Palo Alto, a region that encompasses a market of 40 million people and is roughly 4 hours train ride from Phoenix Court's home next to St Pancras, London. George led the investments into Travelperk, Rekki, Taster, and Qogita.Go to eu.vc for our core learnings and the full video interview

Today, we have Doreen Huber. Doreen is a Partner at EQT Ventures, a €1.1 BN early-stage venture fund with offices all over Europe and the US to back European and US startups. At EQT Ventures, Doreen focuses on Software in Europe, leading the investment into Parloa this year, the AI for Customer Care Automation. EQT Ventures is investing out of Fund III with a total of €2.3 BN AUM and an established portfolio of more than +100 companies and notable investments, including Handshake, Banking Circle, Einride, Instabee, and Verkor.Prior to joining EQT Ventures as Partner in January 2022, Doreen spent several years honing her role as one of Germany's most respected business entrepreneurs and food technology experts, holding various C-level positions throughout her career and having founded her first company at 23.As the founder and CEO of LEMONCAT (acquired in 2019 by Rocket Internet's B2B Food Group), Doreen built a marketplace and SaaS solution for the European catering industry. She was also COO of food delivery unicorn Delivery Hero, currently valued at over €10bn.Outside of work, Doreen is a keen traveller and art lover and holds a Master's degree in Media Science, Literature and Art History from Humboldt University Berlin.Go to eu.vc for our core learnings and the full video interview

Join us for another episode of the NEUVC series which is dedicated to those embarking on their journey in the VC.In this episode, Freddie Macpherson, Analyst at Isomer Capital, and Linda Võeras, Associate at Karma Ventures, are joined by the one and only Mr. Exits, who runs Exits Cap. Exits Cap is a Seed and Series - A fund launched in 2022 focused on investments in the SaaS, Consumer Internet, and Aerospace and Defence verticals. But you may know who we're talking about from the name of the infamous social media account Praying for Exits.With over 80,000 followers on Instagram, we all know his memes. Today, Mr. Exits lifts the lid on the US versus Europe by setting up his social media accounts and how they've been useful to him on his journey.Head on over to eu.vc for the core learnings

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

Today, we have Lucile Cornet with us. Lucile is a Partner at Eight Roads, a $11BN global venture fund with offices across the globe.Eight Roads invests in companies at the Series B stage and helps them scale up internationally. They have 450 portfolio companies globally, of which 60 are IPOs, and many are unicorns: Alibaba, Toast, Flywire, Chewy, Hibob, Neo4j, or Fever.Lucile is part of the European team of Eight Roads. She is a French national (born in Toulouse) but has been based in London for 15 years and focuses on anything SaaS and Fintech series B. She became one of the youngest female partners in Europe, being promoted to Partner in 2021 at just 33 years old. Her investments include companies such as Spendesk, Leocare, Amenitiz, Reveal, and Thinksurance.Outside work, Lucile is a mum of two daughters who loves adventurous travel and cooking and as you'll see, a dazzling extrovert who thrives in meeting new people.Watch the full interview on eu.vc

Join us as Tom Wilson from Seedcamp and Anthony Danon from Cocoa talk to Paul Forster, co-founder & CEO of Indeed and currently an active angel investor.Paul Forster co-founded Indeed and was CEO until the company's acquisition in late 2012. Today, Indeed is the leading job site globally, with over 100 million unique visitors in more than 50 countries and 26 languages. Paul previously co-founded the leading job site for financial professionals, and before that was an investment professional at International Finance Corporation. He holds an MBA from INSEAD and Master's degrees from Cambridge and Oxford Universities.Paul loves working with founders and loves their energy, creativity, and variety. As an investor, he enjoys the intellectual stimulation from getting to know different industries and sectors and from working with different kinds of people.We invite you to listen to this discussion below to hear some wonderful stories, besides the actionable pieces of advice that you can have a sneak peek at below.Go to eu.vc for our core learnings and the full video interview

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Rising interest rates poured a bucket of cold water on what was Austin's red hot housing market. The effect has been much the same in the start-up community, where getting funding is no longer a given. In many cases, investors are rationing their funds or sitting on the sidelines. In this episode, ABJ Managing Editor Will Anderson explores the current state of the tech start-up community with entrepreneur Cotter Cunningham, who founded RetailMeNot and is active in Austin's tech scene.

With a passion for entrepreneurship from a very young age, Samuel is the Founder and CEO of Sockrates Custom Socks, a company based in Boca Raton Florida which specializes in producing the highest quality custom socks at the fastest turnaround time. With over 4000 clients, Sockrates has emerged as the industry leader in its field with clients in the United States, Germany, France, Iceland, UK, Israel and Canada.   With a keen eye for both the small details and big picture approach to business, Samuel is sought out for advice on various business topics such as business strategy, team leadership, business communication, marketing and organizational culture.   During the show we discuss: ● How to create your own blue ocean to reach more customers  ● How to find the issues with your systems to scale effectively  ● How to pivot in your business to reach exponential growth ● What successful startup businesses owners do to succeed ● Why transparency is important to being a good leader ● Why getting feedback from your clients is important  ● Why quality is essential to achieve extreme success  ● Why customer service should be your #1 priority  ● Best marketing strategies to grow your company  ● Factors to consider when starting a business ● How to build your organization's culture ● Do's & don'ts When Starting A Business ● How To Turn Your Idea into A Business ● How to Improve Employee Happiness ● Kind of leader should the owners be ● How to think of new content ideas  ● How to Increase Brand-Awareness ● How To Find Your Niche Audience ● Tips for a good management ● How To Grow Your Business   Show resources: https://sockratescustom.com/

As first-generation Americans, there are cultural beliefs instilled in us by our immigrant parents that education will solve everything, but Jen shares with us how simply that isn't true! Jen Ngozi of Netwerk shares how she helps women navigate the workplace, and go from underpaid to promoted by equipping women with the skills and confidence to land those leadership roles! To help fund her vision she applied for the IFundWomen Caress Dreams Fund Grant. It wasn't her first time applying, but it was the right time! She shares advice and tips that help us understand the value of being consistent & selective of the grants we apply for as female CEOs. She drops major gems on how the right mindset and mentorship build the confidence she needs to push her vision forward! Clearly, it's working! Netwerk is on a mission to get 1 million women promoted by 2030! BIO :  Jen Ngozi was underpaid and underemployed for years. As a first-generation immigrant from Nigeria with parents that didn't work corporate jobs, she didn't understand workplace etiquette and struggled early in her career. Despite this, she was able to not only secure promotions. But have an award-winning career developing leadership programs across the country at Big 4 and Fortune 500 firms before launching NetWerk®. Today Jen is a global speaker and has spoken at events with the United Nations Foundation and Vogue. Her career advice has been featured in Huffington Post, Business Insider, Martha Stewart, and more. Connect with Jen : www.netwerkmovement.com  https://www.instagram.com/netwerkmovement/ https://www.facebook.com/groups/netwerkmovement Offer >> The Funding with Foresight Matrix https://www.buffaloambitionco.com/fundyourvision Connect >> IG: @SloantheBeast Community >> bit.ly/fundingandfreelance Contact >>> hello@buffaloambitionco.com

Greg Gottesman is the co-founder and managing director of Pioneer Square Labs, former managing director at Madrona Venture Group, and is a co-founder of Rover (ROVR), the biggest pet sitting marketplace in the nation. Greg has spent his entire life authoring his journey. At 22 he published a book that became the survival manifesto for the 1980's college student (7 editions), at 24 he became a lawyer which he soon left so he could start working in business, and has been n investor in venture capital ever since. Greg has plenty of noteworthy accomplishments too long for this intro, including a TED talk, getting both an MBA & JD from Harvard, and his cousin being Fred Savage (for reals) This conversation was remarkable; Greg is super generous & a well of knowledge of not only marketplaces, but startups in general. Also, a gifted storyteller. We dive deep into…what spurred Greg's entrepreneurial journey, the genesis of Pioneer Square Labs, how to build a marketplace startup from scratch & what makes it tricky, obsessing over marketplace dynamics, the 80/20 rule for marketing funnels, killing great ideas, and "starting with 1" (and what that means). This episode is particularly valuable for digital marketplace founders, COOs, and CEOs. Greg has both founded AND funded several marketplaces, so he's able to share deep specifics on key principles & secrets. Please enjoy! You can like & subscribe if you like to, but ultimately we'd PREFER to hear your thoughts: so tell us what you think of the episode & leave a review. You can also find show notes @ https://jakubkubicka.com/greg-part-2

Greg Gottesman is the co-founder and managing director of Pioneer Square Labs, former managing director at Madrona Venture Group, and is a co-founder of Rover (ROVR), the biggest pet sitting marketplace in the nation. Greg has spent his entire life authoring his journey. At 22 he published a book that became the survival manifesto for the 1980's college student (7 editions), at 24 he became a lawyer which he soon left so he could start working in business, and has been n investor in venture capital ever since. Greg has plenty of noteworthy accomplishments too long for this intro, including a TED talk, getting both an MBA & JD from Harvard, and his cousin being Fred Savage (for reals) This conversation was remarkable; Greg is super generous & a well of knowledge of not only marketplaces, but startups in general. Also, a gifted storyteller. We dive deep into…what spurred Greg's entrepreneurial journey, the genesis of Pioneer Square Labs, how to build a marketplace startup from scratch & what makes it tricky, obsessing over marketplace dynamics, the 80/20 rule for marketing funnels, killing great ideas, and "starting with 1" (and what that means). This episode is particularly valuable for digital marketplace founders, COOs, and CEOs. Greg has both founded AND funded several marketplaces, so he's able to share deep specifics on key principles & secrets. Please enjoy! You can like & subscribe if you like to, but ultimately we'd PREFER to hear your thoughts: so tell us what you think of the episode & leave a review. You can also find show notes @ https://jakubkubicka.com/greg

Deena chats with Jeffrey Paine, Managing Partner at Golden Gate Ventures on early-stage start-ups in Singapore and South East Asia.  

Sandra has been kind enough to share a FREE chapter of her book ‘New Startup Mindset: Ten Mindset Shifts to Build the Company of Your Dreams’.   Get your FREE Chapter here: https://moneyselfmade.ck.page/startup   Check out the show notes here: https://www.moneyselfmade.com/how-to-start-startup/   Sandra Shpilberg defied all stereotypes when she taught herself how to start a business with no money from scratch.   Shpilberg sold her company just a few years later for an incredible undisclosed sum, rocketing her to an even larger stratosphere of success.   She then went on to publish a best selling book, which I had the privilege of working on as an author coach.   Ready to start building your next venture on your own terms?   ‘New Startup Mindset’ can be applied to any audacious or creative venture you want to embark upon.   Whether you want to start a business with no money, paint a masterpiece, or simply take a step and get started already, this is the guide you need.     ✓ Join the group ➵ Facebook.com/groups/moneyselfmade   ➵ Instagram.com/GetMoneySelfMade   ➵ twitter.com/moneyselfm   ➵ hello@moneyselfmade.com        

Welcome to the sixth episode of our brand-new show, Blended. Blended is all about opening up conversations and giving the mic to all of the underrepresented voices in our industry – women, the LGBTQIA+ community, people of colour, those with disabilities, whether they're visible or hidden, and many more. Today in Episode 6, ‘My Journey,' I'm joined by a group of amazing supply chain professionals who are opening up and sharing their personal stories with us – their experiences of being a woman, a person of colour, an indigenous person. And they're going to really shine a light for us on how those formative experiences have impacted their lives and careers, and made them into the person they are today.   IN THIS EPISODE WE DISCUSS: [00.34] Introductions to our Blended panellists. Devon – Founder of SheNative, Entrepreneurship & Business Skill Development Facilitator, Coach & Mentor Shay – President & Managing Partner at Allegiant Logistics Mike – Founder of Procurement Foundry and Managing Partner of AMPlify Resources Group Tzvete – Investment Banking Analyst Adeola (Addy) – Director of Additive Manufacturing Solutions at Desktop Metal “Diversity and inclusion is more than a catchphrase. It's direct action and opportunities for people that look like me.” Shay [09.23] How Devon's experiences drove her to shine a light on the common traumas of indigenous women and found SheNative, to inspire and support others. "Indigenous women are some of the most disadvantaged women in Canada - we're five times more likely to go missing and to be murdered; we're 3% of Canada's population, yet 30% of the prison population." [16.51] Shay's ‘rags to riches' childhood, and how that journey shaped the woman she is today. “Starting a business will expose a lot of your trauma, and people don't always talk about that.” Shay. [22.53] Why Mike's experiences led him towards helping others and creating Procurement Foundry, a community for people in the industry to come together, learn and grow. “The people that are willing to expose their backgrounds and do a deep search into themselves to figure out where they came from, can ultimately say ‘now I know who I am today.'” [30.04] How Addy's experience of growing up in Nigeria instilled her with an intense desire to succeed. “Since I started my career, I was always the only woman, and the only black person – there was never anybody who looked like me.” [41.43] Why Tzvete's multicultural upbringing and ambitious parents, as well as her desire to inspire her younger sister, were the key to her success. “Being in such an international culture at a young age opened my perspective and showed me that there are so many different types of cultures and customs - and it taught me how to adapt.” [50.20] The panellists reflections on young people in business. Lack of encouragement, low self-esteem and the importance of mentors Experience, knowledge, opportunity and giving the benefit of the doubt Inspiration, influence and visibility of positive role models Access to the right networks and communities [1.06.11] The panellists take a closer look at diversity and inclusion. Conferences: a lack of diverse speakers, financial drivers and the emphasis on job titles Looking at diversity at a team level The issue with big business ticking diversity and inclusion boxes without truly committing to change The downstream impact of supplier diversity Barriers to becoming a diverse supplier, eg issues with long term sustainability, scaling and access to capital [1.15.20] Creating meaningful change. Find your niche and be the best at what you do Build something for yourself, outside of the corporate environment The importance of diverse investors The importance of mentorship for diverse SME's [1.22.19] The panellists sum up their key piece of advice from today's discussion. Diversity and inclusion only makes your company better: hear and respect their voices – Addy Put your money where your mouth is – engage with, and invest in, diverse businesses – Devon Just start – Mike Be aware – Tzvete Don't be intimidated and once you've reached your destination, go back and carve out that path for others to follow – Shay   RESOURCES AND LINKS MENTIONED: You can connect with Devon, Shay, Mike, Addy and Tzvete over on LinkedIn. Check out our other podcasts HERE.

Welcome back to the Adventure Capital podcast! We’re here today with Keith Harrington, the co-founder and managing director at Novel Growth Partners. They provide capital for early-stage software startups with potential, which is exactly the kind of spirit we love here at Wefunder. Enjoy the episode, and let's get to meet Keith!

Vincent A. Lanci interviews a different entrepreneur from around the world on each episode. He records interviews in all industries to provide different perspectives. You never know which motivational journey will motivate you most.https://www.VincentALanci.com/Want to know what it’s really like to be an entrepreneur? Well, you came to the right place! Hear real-life, authentic stories and accounts from entrepreneurs each week. For the 99th episode and 10th episode of Season 6, Vincent A. Lanci brings on Saxon Baum.Host Vincent A. Lanci met Baum in Tampa, Florida and soon after became employed as Marketing Director for WeVue.Growing up in a very entrepreneurial family, Baum always knew he wanted to start his own business, first doing so at age 12. For the first five years of his career, he ran WeVue, an HR technology startup based in Tampa. While running WeVue, he truly found his strengths in fundraising and sales. He has an extensive background in business development and marketing and has been actively involved in the technology ecosystem in Florida.He is now head up Investor Relations at Florida Funders, helping find new investors and raising capital for early-stage companies.Host Vincent A. Lanci met Baum in Tampa, Florida and soon after became employed as Marketing Director for WeVue.Get ready to level up your business endeavors, mind, and future with this incredibly inspiring entrepreneur. Host Name: Vincent A. LanciEmail: PodcastsByLanci@Gmail.comYouTube: youtube.com/channel/UCy0dil34Q5ILEuHgLVmfhXQInstagram: instagram.com/yourfavoritemorningpodcastFacebook: facebook.com/YourFavoriteMorningPodcast/Twitter: twitter.com/PodcastsByLanciLinkedIn: linkedin.com/showcase/what-its-really-like-to-be-an-entrepreneur/Guest Name: Saxon BaumEmail: Saxon@FloridaFunders.comLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/saxonbaum/Adventure by MusicbyAden | https://soundcloud.com/musicbyadenMusic promoted by https://www.free-stock-music.comSound Effect by https://www.free-stock-music.comCreative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 3.0 Unportedhttps://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/3.0/deed.en_US Sources: garyvaynerchuk.com

During this show, you'll discover … ✅ We have an amazing 8 kinds of funding any new business can get! ✅ How building business credit can help any business at any stage ✅ How conventional banks aren't good places for startup funding… ✅ … but there are several options for new businesses ✅ And while SBA Economic Injury Disaster Loans are out there… ✅ … the money isn't infinite – so act FAST! ✅ Play to your and your business's strengths… ✅ … there is funding to match ✅ How collateral-based loans can help you finance your business ✅ Where securities-based and 401(k)-based financing come in ✅ How to start a business with unsecured financing ✅ The details on unsecured credit cards with good personal or business credit ✅ How easy it is to build business credit… ✅ … including its advantages… ✅ … plus, a blueprint for how to get started with business credit ✅ How you can get federal, state, and local grants Contact us today to learn about how our hybrid credit line program could help your business (better than crowdfunding or working with angel investors or venture capitalists!)

Do you get every person that enters your company to work in sales? I had an awesome conversation with Lova Kremer, COO of Startupfunding & Lighting Video Editors. He truly puts emphasis and passion in treating his team as his family and building a winning working culture that has accelerated the growth of his companies. We got into discussing the why everyone that enters his company starts by working in sales; his methodology for training his sales team; his hiring strategies including his failures throughout the process and the system he has built; the working culture he promotes; and much more. Below are some takeaways: ✏️ It’s about encouraging a sales orientated culture, where sales is oxygen, and this is why everyone in the company starts in sales ✏️ Nurture a leader servant work culture, where leaders serve their teams and not the other way around. Your team is your FAMILIA ✏️ He empowers his team to start their own side business by even helping them get started maybe also funding them because their personal growth benefits the growth of his company ✏️ Remember this one thing; you can’t lie in sales, don’t fake it till you make it because you will fail hard with that mindset You can reach out to Lova and the team on: www.lightningvideoeditors.com studio@lightningvideoeditors.com https://www.linkedin.com/in/lovakremer/ Check out how this year event went and stay tuned for the next one on: https://startupfundingevent.com/ hello@startupfundingevent.com

The Millers speak with Nicholas Tenszen, Co-Founder of Funding Change, about starting a charitable online gaming business in Canada. They discuss the hurdles of regulations, his focus on not for profits, and his take on tech and starting out. When it comes to funding a business, Nicolas suggests looking outside of friends and family who will have a less critical eye, in favor of outside money for which you will receive the criticism you need to succeed. Find Funding Change Online Here: www.fundingchange.ca  LinkedIn: Funding Change Instagram: @FundingChangeCa Facebook: @FundingChangeCa Twitter: @FundingChangeCa Nicholas’ Other Recommended Resources: NRC-IRAP company support Small Business Venture Capital Tax Credits North Forge Charity: Water Seth Godin    

Anupam is joined by Amit Somani, Managing Partner at Prime Venture Partners. They delve into the basics of raising funding for a startup, including: - How do you, as an entrepreneur, reach out to the right investors - What kind of questions you should be asking your investor - How do you assess the kind of money you need - Common mistakes entrepreneurs make during fundraising - How do you go about doing reference checks and a lot more! This episode is brought to you by PayTM Money. Talk to host Anupam Gupta on Twitter @b50 You can listen to this show and other awesome shows on the IVM Podcast App on Android: https://ivm.today/android or iOS: https://ivm.today/ios You can check out our website at http://www.ivmpodcasts.com/

Investors should curb their enthusiasm for so-called Initial Coin Offerings. We have serious doubts about them as an asset class.  Note to All Readers:  Cryptocurrencies are extremely speculative investments that involve a high degree of risk. AB does not currently offer investments directly related to cryptocurrency. The material provided is not intended to be, nor should it be construed or used as an investment recommendation, or an offer to sell, or a solicitation of an offer to buy, an interest in cryptocurrency. An investment in cryptocurrency is not suitable for all investors. The information contained here reflects the views of AllianceBernstein L.P. or its affiliates and sources it believes are reliable as of the date of this podcast. AllianceBernstein L.P. makes no representations or warranties concerning the accuracy of any data. There is no guarantee that any projection, forecast or opinion in this material will be realized. Past performance does not guarantee future results. The views expressed here may change at any time after the date of this podcast. This podcast is for informational purposes only and does not constitute investment advice. AllianceBernstein L.P. does not provide tax, legal or accounting advice. It does not take an investor's personal investment objectives or financial situation into account; investors should discuss their individual circumstances with appropriate professionals before making any decisions. This information should not be construed as sales or marketing material or an offer or solicitation for the purchase or sale of any financial instrument, product or service sponsored by AllianceBernstein or its affiliates.  The [A/B] logo is a registered service mark of AllianceBernstein, and AllianceBernstein® is a registered service mark, used by permission of the owner, AllianceBernstein L.P. © 2018 AllianceBernstein L.P.

Michael Klepacz served in the US Air Force, is a disabled American veteran and is now a Global Hemp Entrepreneur building a hemp startup and manufacturing company in Warsaw Poland. He actually used the GI bill to get a masters degree and as seed capital to fund his hemp startup with just $10,000. His entrepreneurial journey involves patent infringement, failure and ultimately to his current path of manufacturing and selling hemp dog collars, guitar straps and soon to be yoga mats into the US. Listen on Apple Podcasts We also talk about the startup ecosystem in Warsaw. Michael is the first podcast guest that is living in Poland and he definitely provides some insight into what its like to live there, to start a business there as a foreigner and why large multinational companies are now opening up offices there. In this episode we discuss... His military life in the US Air Force. How his injuries in the military allowed him to reinvent first as an English Teacher. Using the GI bill to get a masters degree Using the seed capital to fund his hemp startup with $10,000 and ultimately earned the title of Hemp Entrepreneur The legal challenges getting hemp into the US. Selling hemp products on Amazon Amazon FBA versus having a warehouse and merchant fulfilling his e-commerce store on Amazon The Warsaw Poland startup ecosystem. Fortune 500 companies are opening massive offices in Warsaw...but why? We cover that too. The main uses of hemp and how he manufactures dog collars, guitar straps and yoga mats. Show Notes Naturalmaterials.pl LinkedIn @mikeklepacz Facebook @mikeklepacz Email: mikeklepacz@gmail.com Mentioned in this episode... JohnnyFD motivating him to manufacture hemp products for other companies. Check out podcast episode #45 with JohnnyFD $325K Online Entrepreneur Shares His Strategies and Travels the World 4 Hour Work Week Sponsors PrintDirtCheap.com – Rockstars in printing with over 30 categories of printing products doing it FAST and doing it CHEAP. Use promo code ‘LIFEHUNTER’ for $10 off of your print job or request a free sample of their work. Check out clickplacement.com to design your search engine marketing strategies and launch an epic PPC campaign. Support the Go Hunt Life show by making a donation to help keep the life hunter stories coming at Patreon.com/gohuntlife Check out all of the podcast episodes: Go Hunt Life on iTunes