Podcasts about venture capital investment

https://youtu.be/T0OtpwWPfBgWelcome to today's episode! Our host Eitan Koter set with Jason Somerville, co-founder of GW Partners, a boutique advisory firm that uniquely combines business consulting and M&A advisory services. Jason and his team work closely with founders, engaging one to two years before a strategic transaction, to optimize every aspect of their business from HR to marketing to ensure a successful outcome.In this episode, I discuss with Jason the current state of the M&A market, and the challenges brands face with rising acquisition costs and the increased need for efficient marketing strategies. Jason emphasizes the importance of profitability, operational excellence, and strategic planning for direct-to-consumer brands.We explore the critical role of founders and their teams in ensuring a brand's success and how GW Partners assists in building strong, sustainable businesses. Jason shares insights into the valuation trends, the importance of diversified go-to-market channels, and the rising interest in consumer brands from venture capital investors.Join us for an enlightening conversation packed with valuable advice for founders looking to navigate the complexities of scaling and selling their businesses in today's competitive landscape.Website: https://www.vimmi.netEmail us: info@vimmi.netPodcast website: https://vimmi.net/ecom-pulse-podcast/Talk to us on Social:LinkedIn Vimmi: https://il.linkedin.com/company/vimmiLinkedIn Eitan Koter: https://www.linkedin.com/in/eitankoter/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@VimmiCommunicationsGuest: Jason Somerville, co-founder of GW PartnersLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jason-somerville-7273b71a/GW Partners: https://www.gw.partners/Takeaways:The e-commerce market is going through a transition period, with changes in consumer behavior and increased competition.Acquisition costs in digital advertising are rising, and brands need to approach marketing funnels differently.Valuations in the M&A market have decreased from their peak in 2021, but there are still opportunities for brands with good metrics and a diverse go-to-market strategy.The team is a crucial factor in the success of a brand, and buyers are placing more importance on the expertise and knowledge of the team.GW Partners is a boutique advisory firm that works with clients to prepare for strategic transactions, focusing on all aspects of the business to achieve the desired outcome.Founders need to shift from a tactical mindset to a strategic one when preparing for a strategic transaction.Managing ego is crucial during the transaction process, and having a steady presence can help guide founders.There is an increased focus on profitability, and leaders who can execute consistently are highly valued.Venture capital investment in consumer products is seeing an uptick, particularly in the health and beauty and food and beverage sectors.Chapters:00:00 Introduction and Overview11:41 Valuations in the M&A Market: Opportunities and Challenges28:19 The Importance of Operational Focus and Consistent Execution39:52 Trends in Venture Capital Investment in Consumer Products

In this episode of 'Feel the Boot,' Lance Cottrell shares essential advice on crafting an effective elevator pitch to capture the interest of potential investors or partners quickly, stressing the importance of brevity, clarity, and engaging storytelling. He emphasizes that the goal of an elevator pitch is to spark interest for further conversation, not immediate commitment. Drawing from his experience and common mistakes observed, Lance provides practical tips on avoiding overly rehearsed or jargon-heavy pitches, suggesting instead to focus on conveying the unique value proposition plainly and compellingly. He highlights the versatility of elevator pitches across various contexts, from investment pitches to hiring and product sales. Throughout, Lance shares examples to illustrate key points, including how to structure a pitch, the significance of opening questions, and the importance of practicing pitches to ensure they are understood and engaging. Read the article https://ftb.bz/105BWatch the video https://ftb.bz/105VTalk to Lance about your startup https://ftb.bz/advisingSubscribe to Boot Prints https://ftb.bz/join 00:00 Introduction to Crafting an Impactful Elevator Pitch00:59 The Essence and Purpose of an Elevator Pitch02:12 Applying Elevator Pitches Beyond Investment02:45 Common Mistakes in Crafting Elevator Pitches04:15 Effective Strategies for Engaging Elevator Pitches07:28 Crafting Your Elevator Pitch: A Step-by-Step Guide10:46 The Importance of Practice and Feedback

Ever dreamt of starting your own business but felt entangled in the legalities? Join us as we decode the maze of business structuring with attorney Bethany Corbin. Bethany, an expert in guiding startups through legal hurdles, helps us understand the intricacies of business structures, from sole proprietorships to corporations. Listen in as she walks us through the pros and cons of each, and how choosing the right one can make all the difference to your business journey. Whether you're on the path to a venture capital investment or just running a side hustle, Bethany's insights are invaluable.And it doesn't stop there! We also delve into the importance of trademarks, website legalities, and cybersecurity. Hear the story of a client who had to shell out a fortune for rebranding, all because they missed out on trademarking their name. Not just that, Bethany also emphasizes the significance of your website's privacy policy, and the potential pitfalls of copying from competitors. Plus, we discover the critical role of cybersecurity in today's digital age and the importance of having legal involved in your marketing strategies. A thrilling ride, this episode is packed with all the legal advice you need to kickstart or revamp your business!Connect with Bethany: https://www.linkedin.com/in/bethanycorbin/  https://www.instagram.com/femtechlawyer/ https://twitter.com/femtechlawyer

Noelle Acheson, the mind behind the Crypto Is Macro Now newsletter, explores new inflows into the crypto ecosystem, inflation, a false XRP ETF report and more.Today's episode is sponsored by CME Group and PayPal.To get the show every day, follow the podcast here.Today's Stories:Bogus BlackRock XRP Filing Spoofs ETF Watchers, Crypto Traders Crypto Fund Inflows of $293M Bring Yearly Total Above $1B: CoinShares CoinShares Digital Asset Fund Flows | November 13th 2023 StanChart, SBI form $100m digital asset venture fund - Ledger Insights - blockchain for enterprise Crypto VC Maven 11 targets $100 million for third fund | The Block Venture Capital Lightspeed Faction Starts $285M Fund for Blockchain Startups SBI unveils Digital Space fund of up to $660m, including web3, metaverse - Ledger Insights - blockchain for enterprise -From our sponsors:CME Group Cryptocurrency futures and options provide market-leading liquidity for bitcoin and ether trading. These cash-settled contracts give full exposure to crypto performance without the hassle of holding the physical position. No digital wallet? No problem. Trade nearly 24/7 in a transparent, CFTC-regulated market. Visit cmegroup.com/crypto to learn more.Disclaimer:This communication is not directed to investors located in any particular jurisdiction and is not intended to be accessed by recipients based in jurisdictions in which distribution is not permitted. The information herein should not be considered investment advice or the results of actual market experience. Past results are not necessarily indicative of future performance. Trading derivatives products involves the risk of loss. Please consider carefully whether futures or options are appropriate to your financial situation.-PYUSD, a stablecoin made for Payments. 1USD = 1PYUSD.Introducing PayPal's new digital currency, PayPal USD (PYUSD), a stablecoin backed by U.S. dollar deposits, U.S. Treasuries and similar cash equivalents. Buy, sell, hold and transfer it in our app or site and explore Web3 with a payments brand that has been trusted for over 20 years.Get started now at paypal.com/pyusd.-This episode was hosted by Noelle Acheson. “Markets Daily” is executive produced by Jared Schwartz and produced and edited by Eleanor Pahl. All original music by Doc Blust and Colin Mealey.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Noelle Acheson, the mind behind the Crypto Is Macro Now newsletter, explores new inflows into the crypto ecosystem, inflation, a false XRP ETF report and more.Today's episode is sponsored by CME Group and PayPal.To get the show every day, follow the podcast here.Today's Stories:Bogus BlackRock XRP Filing Spoofs ETF Watchers, Crypto Traders Crypto Fund Inflows of $293M Bring Yearly Total Above $1B: CoinShares CoinShares Digital Asset Fund Flows | November 13th 2023 StanChart, SBI form $100m digital asset venture fund - Ledger Insights - blockchain for enterprise Crypto VC Maven 11 targets $100 million for third fund | The Block Venture Capital Lightspeed Faction Starts $285M Fund for Blockchain Startups SBI unveils Digital Space fund of up to $660m, including web3, metaverse - Ledger Insights - blockchain for enterprise -From our sponsors:CME Group Cryptocurrency futures and options provide market-leading liquidity for bitcoin and ether trading. These cash-settled contracts give full exposure to crypto performance without the hassle of holding the physical position. No digital wallet? No problem. Trade nearly 24/7 in a transparent, CFTC-regulated market. Visit cmegroup.com/crypto to learn more.Disclaimer:This communication is not directed to investors located in any particular jurisdiction and is not intended to be accessed by recipients based in jurisdictions in which distribution is not permitted. The information herein should not be considered investment advice or the results of actual market experience. Past results are not necessarily indicative of future performance. Trading derivatives products involves the risk of loss. Please consider carefully whether futures or options are appropriate to your financial situation.-PYUSD, a stablecoin made for Payments. 1USD = 1PYUSD.Introducing PayPal's new digital currency, PayPal USD (PYUSD), a stablecoin backed by U.S. dollar deposits, U.S. Treasuries and similar cash equivalents. Buy, sell, hold and transfer it in our app or site and explore Web3 with a payments brand that has been trusted for over 20 years.Get started now at paypal.com/pyusd.-This episode was hosted by Noelle Acheson. “Markets Daily” is executive produced by Jared Schwartz and produced and edited by Eleanor Pahl. All original music by Doc Blust and Colin Mealey.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

In this episode, we're sharing our conversation with Claire Pribula at the Aqua Connect Conference in our quest to connect the global aquaculture community last week.  You can watch the full event at: https://live.geniusu.com/aquaconnectconference/replay.phpWe would love to have you join us in SAM details at the event page above.  Enjoy!

Ever wondered what the mind of a venture capital investor looks like? Join Nathan Pell, the founder of Pell Ventures, as he zooms in on his investment criteria and the importance of entrepreneurial passion. This episode peels back the layers on the complex world of investing in entrepreneurial ventures, revealing Nathan's philosophy and unique approach to selecting projects.Brace yourself as we shift gears and dive into the world of reality TV. With Nathan at the helm, recounting his personal experiences and insights on on-screen relationships, we explore a side of TV rarely covered. It's a rollercoaster ride, touching on the brotherhood amongst the show's participants and the concept of 'situation ships'. Plus, we get a bonus talk on the significance of setting boundaries and surrounding oneself with the right people when building an empire.Finally, we close out the episode by shedding light on Nathan's diverse interests and ventures. Whether it's discussing success of in Africa, his love for Formula One racing, or his favorite restaurant in Los Angeles, Nathan's passion shines through. We finish off with a deep dialogue on the importance of loyalty and honesty in all aspects of life, with Nathan underscoring the idea that loyalty is more than just a word - it's a lifestyle and a choice. Tune in for an episode filled with insights, inspiration, and entertainment.

Ever wondered what the mind of a venture capital investor looks like? Join Nathan Pell, the founder of Pell Ventures, as he zooms in on his investment criteria and the importance of entrepreneurial passion. This episode peels back the layers on the complex world of investing in entrepreneurial ventures, revealing Nathan's philosophy and unique approach to selecting projects.Brace yourself as we shift gears and dive into the world of reality TV. With Nathan at the helm, recounting his personal experiences and insights on on-screen relationships, we explore a side of TV rarely covered. It's a rollercoaster ride, touching on the brotherhood amongst the show's participants and the concept of 'situation ships'. Plus, we get a bonus talk on the significance of setting boundaries and surrounding oneself with the right people when building an empire.Finally, we close out the episode by shedding light on Nathan's diverse interests and ventures. Whether it's discussing success of in Africa, his love for Formula One racing, or his favorite restaurant in Los Angeles, Nathan's passion shines through. We finish off with a deep dialogue on the importance of loyalty and honesty in all aspects of life, with Nathan underscoring the idea that loyalty is more than just a word - it's a lifestyle and a choice. Tune in for an episode filled with insights, inspiration, and entertainment.

This episode features Justin Hall, a partner at Golden Gate Ventures, a venture capital firm headquartered in Singapore that invests in early stage tech startups across various South East Asian countries (with offices in Indonesia and Vietnam). Hall's investment portfolio is wide-ranging, including web-based marketplace Carousell, and most recently, a generative AI company called ‘Flyx.AI'. Hall holds an MA in Public Policy at the National University of Singapore's Lee Kuan Yew School of Public Policy and a BA at Trinity College, Dublin, with a degree in history and political science.Justin speaks to Amelie about the venture capital landscape in South East Asia, delving into Golden Gate Ventures' investment portfolio across the region, as well as the geopolitical implications of the venture capital space within the region.Graphic by Sam Tran.Support the show

On today's show, a former Eureka Springs tourist motel is converted into apartments to offer more affordable housing. Plus, an Arkansas lawmaker reconsiders a cryptocurrency mine law he initially supported, local music events and more.

Today - we're talking to Colorado Sun business reporter Tamara Chuang about the lack of venture capital investment going into female-founded startups.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In der Mittagsfolge sprechen wir heute mit Paula Hübner, Principal von La Famiglia, über die Auflage von zwei neuen Fonds mit einem Gesamtvolumen von über 250 Millionen Euro.La Famiglia ist ein europäischer Risikokapitalfonds mit einem Fokus auf Technologieunternehmen in der Seed- und Wachstumsphase. Der Kapitalgeber wird von einer Auswahl an global aktiven Unternehmerinnen und Unternehmern aus verschiedenen Branchen unterstützt, die den Portfoliounternehmen einen wertvollen frühen Marktzugang, einflussreiche Partnerschaften und umfassendes Know-how bieten können. Die investierten Business Angels arbeiten ebenfalls operativ mit den Foundern zusammen, um eine umfangreiche Unterstützung zu gewährleisten. Das Unternehmen hat derzeit mehr als 70 Startups in seinem Portfolio, darunter die mit 12 Milliarden Euro bewertete HR-Plattform Deel sowie Personio und Forto. Im Gründungsjahr 2017 wurde in Berlin der erste Seed-Fonds in Höhe von 35 Millionen Euro geschlossen. Seitdem hat der Fonds mehr als 350 Millionen Euro eingeworben. Der zweite Seed-Fonds in Höhe von 60 Millionen Euro wurde im Jahr 2019 geschlossen. Das leitende Investmentteam von La Famiglia besteht zu 60 % aus Frauen und zu 60 % aus Personen mit Migrationshintergrund.Der VC hat nun über 250 Millionen Euro für zwei neue Fonds aufgebracht. 165 Millionen Euro werden für die Auflage seines dritten Seed-Fonds verwendet und 90 Millionen Euro fließen in den ersten Wachstums-Co-Investmentfonds des Kapitalgebers. Family Offices, die hinter Markennamen wie Valentino, Adidas, Swarovski, Hapag Lloyd und Estée Lauder stehen sowie Business Angels wie beispielsweise Ilkka Paananen, Ross Mason, Qasar Younis, Hanno Renner und Michael Wax haben die Auflage der Fonds unterstützt. Aus diesen sollen jeweils bis zu 5 Millionen Euro in die Startups fließen. Die in Zürich ansässige Qualitätsmanagement-Plattform Ethon.ai ist bereits die erste Investition aus dem dritten Seed-Fonds.

In this episode, Nick De La Forge describes the approach and practice of German Venture Fund Planet A Ventures, of which Nick is a co-founder.

Steve Grzanich has the business news of the day with the Wintrust Business Minute. Chicago saw a record amount of venture capital investment in 2022. Crain’s reports startup funding topped $10 billion for the first time. And it happened as investment dropped nationally during the past year. A single deal contributed to half of Chicago’s […]

Matthew Pearce interviews one of Knife Capitals founders Keet Van Zyl, and discusses with him the ins and outs of South African venture capital.

On this Business Beat, Jeff says recent statistics validate the vision of Michigan becoming a viable, if not distinctly exciting, place to attract and grow fast-growth, venture capital-backed companies.

A new report shows the amount of venture capital invested in Irish firms almost halved in q2. Anna Scally, partner, and fintech lead, KPMG in Ireland joined Gavin on the show this morning.

Shaun Maguire and Michelle Bailhe, partners at Sequoia, discuss their long term view and thesis about crypto, what do they look for to invest in a crypto project, the takeaways from the blowup of Terra, the insolvency of crypto companies, and much more. Show highlights: what is Sequoia's long term view and thesis about the crypto industry how different our lives will look in 20 years from now due to blockchain technology how Sequoia had to adapt to invest in this new asset class and what are the similarities and differences with investing in traditional startups when a product or service on the internet should be offered in a decentralized or centralized way how Sequoia decides whether to invest in the entity behind a project or in the tokens whether having venture capitalists involved at all goes against the ethos of decentralization why Shaun believes that Ethereum proved that decentralization can be achieved even when you start being centralized whether people underestimate the value that VCs can add to a project why Shaun believes that Solana is moving towards decentralization Sequoia's thesis about privacy in crypto and the potential of zero-knowledge proofs  how Michelle sees the macroeconomic environment impacting crypto and whether this cycle is different from the previous ones the importance of product market fit in crypto projects what crypto projects should be focusing on and the business model they should be pursuing the main takeaways of the Terra collapse and how it was a major setback for algo stablecoins how crypto founders should always do the right thing even though there is no clear regulation whether SBF is the Berkshire Hathaway of crypto today the lessons to be learned from the potential insolvency of some crypto lenders and investment firms how demand for blockspace will keep increasing and whether a single blockchain could supply all that space the future of the metaverse and how it can be defined Michelle's mental model for crypto and the phases for achieving worldwide adoption   Thank you to our sponsors!   Crypto.com: https://crypto.onelink.me/J9Lg/unconfirmedcardearnfeb2021 Beefy Finance: https://beefy.finance/ Ava Labs: https://www.avax.network/ EPISODE LINKS   Shaun Maguire:  Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/shaunmmaguire Sequoia Profile: https://www.sequoiacap.com/people/shaun-maguire/   Michelle:  Twitter: https://twitter.com/michellebailhe Sequoia Profile: https://www.sequoiacap.com/people/michelle-bailhe/ Michelle's investment thesis: https://www.sequoiacap.com/article/ask-not-wen-moon-ask-why-moon/ Bear Market: Michelle's Twitter thread: https://twitter.com/michellebailhe/status/1526373378516365312?s=20&t=c7vdmdg2mnQ34rsAGIm0lg Insolvency of crypto lenders: Voyager: https://www.coindesk.com/business/2022/06/22/voyager-digital-requests-loan-repayment-from-3ac-considers-issuing-default-notice/ BlockFi: https://decrypt.co/103422/blockfi-secures-250-million-line-of-credit-from-ftx Celsius: https://www.theblock.co/linked/151522/crypto-lending-firm-celsius-pauses-withdrawals-and-transfers-citing-market-conditions Celsius possible bankruptcy: https://www.theblock.co/linked/154100/crypto-lender-celsius-hires-more-advisors-ahead-of-possible-bankruptcy-wsj Previous Unchained Coverage:  Why Possible Insolvencies by Celsius and 3AC Could Spell Disaster for Crypto: https://unchainedpodcast.com/why-possible-insolvencies-by-celsius-and-3ac-could-spell-disaster-for-crypto/ Cobie and Chris Burniske on How to Navigate a Crypto Bear Market: https://unchainedpodcast.com/cobie-and-chris-burniske-on-how-to-navigate-a-crypto-bear-market-ep-354/ Terra Shaun's take on stablecoins:  https://twitter.com/shaunmmaguire/status/1524420727968976898?s=20&t=26DylQ2_YbW36Y4ZMwxVFw Previous Unchained Coverage:  Kevin Zhou on the risk of UST's death spiral: https://unchainedpodcast.com/heres-why-usdn-de-pegged-from-the-dollar-and-why-ust-might-too/  The Legal and Regulatory Fallout From Terra's Collapse: Who Will Pay?: https://unchainedpodcast.com/the-legal-and-regulatory-fallout-from-terras-collapse-who-will-pay-ep-363/ The Chopping Block: Does the New Terra Have Any Chance?: https://unchainedpodcast.com/the-chopping-block-does-the-new-terra-have-any-chance/ Why Terra Collapsed and Whether an Algo Stablecoin Can Ever Succeed: https://unchainedpodcast.com/why-terra-collapsed-and-whether-an-algo-stablecoin-can-ever-succeed/ The 5 Biggest Lessons From Terra/Luna's Collapse, According to Tascha Che:  https://unchainedpodcast.com/the-5-biggest-lessons-from-terra-lunas-collapse-according-to-tascha-che/

Shaun Maguire and Michelle Bailhe, partners at Sequoia, discuss their long term view and thesis about crypto, what do they look for to invest in a crypto project, the takeaways from the blowup of Terra, the insolvency of crypto companies, and much more. Show highlights: what is Sequoia's long term view and thesis about the crypto industry how different our lives will look in 20 years from now due to blockchain technology how Sequoia had to adapt to invest in this new asset class and what are the similarities and differences with investing in traditional startups when a product or service on the internet should be offered in a decentralized or centralized way how Sequoia decides whether to invest in the entity behind a project or in the tokens whether having venture capitalists involved at all goes against the ethos of decentralization why Shaun believes that Ethereum proved that decentralization can be achieved even when you start being centralized whether people underestimate the value that VCs can add to a project why Shaun believes that Solana is moving towards decentralization Sequoia's thesis about privacy in crypto and the potential of zero-knowledge proofs  how Michelle sees the macroeconomic environment impacting crypto and whether this cycle is different from the previous ones the importance of product market fit in crypto projects what crypto projects should be focusing on and the business model they should be pursuing the main takeaways of the Terra collapse and how it was a major setback for algo stablecoins how crypto founders should always do the right thing even though there is no clear regulation whether SBF is the Berkshire Hathaway of crypto today the lessons to be learned from the potential insolvency of some crypto lenders and investment firms how demand for blockspace will keep increasing and whether a single blockchain could supply all that space the future of the metaverse and how it can be defined Michelle's mental model for crypto and the phases for achieving worldwide adoption   Thank you to our sponsors!   Crypto.com: https://crypto.onelink.me/J9Lg/unconfirmedcardearnfeb2021 Beefy Finance: https://beefy.finance/ Ava Labs: https://www.avax.network/ EPISODE LINKS   Shaun Maguire:  Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/shaunmmaguire Sequoia Profile: https://www.sequoiacap.com/people/shaun-maguire/   Michelle:  Twitter: https://twitter.com/michellebailhe Sequoia Profile: https://www.sequoiacap.com/people/michelle-bailhe/ Michelle's investment thesis: https://www.sequoiacap.com/article/ask-not-wen-moon-ask-why-moon/ Bear Market: Michelle's Twitter thread: https://twitter.com/michellebailhe/status/1526373378516365312?s=20&t=c7vdmdg2mnQ34rsAGIm0lg Insolvency of crypto lenders: Voyager: https://www.coindesk.com/business/2022/06/22/voyager-digital-requests-loan-repayment-from-3ac-considers-issuing-default-notice/ BlockFi: https://decrypt.co/103422/blockfi-secures-250-million-line-of-credit-from-ftx Celsius: https://www.theblock.co/linked/151522/crypto-lending-firm-celsius-pauses-withdrawals-and-transfers-citing-market-conditions Celsius possible bankruptcy: https://www.theblock.co/linked/154100/crypto-lender-celsius-hires-more-advisors-ahead-of-possible-bankruptcy-wsj Previous Unchained Coverage:  Why Possible Insolvencies by Celsius and 3AC Could Spell Disaster for Crypto: https://unchainedpodcast.com/why-possible-insolvencies-by-celsius-and-3ac-could-spell-disaster-for-crypto/ Cobie and Chris Burniske on How to Navigate a Crypto Bear Market: https://unchainedpodcast.com/cobie-and-chris-burniske-on-how-to-navigate-a-crypto-bear-market-ep-354/ Terra Shaun's take on stablecoins:  https://twitter.com/shaunmmaguire/status/1524420727968976898?s=20&t=26DylQ2_YbW36Y4ZMwxVFw Previous Unchained Coverage:  Kevin Zhou on the risk of UST's death spiral: https://unchainedpodcast.com/heres-why-usdn-de-pegged-from-the-dollar-and-why-ust-might-too/  The Legal and Regulatory Fallout From Terra's Collapse: Who Will Pay?: https://unchainedpodcast.com/the-legal-and-regulatory-fallout-from-terras-collapse-who-will-pay-ep-363/ The Chopping Block: Does the New Terra Have Any Chance?: https://unchainedpodcast.com/the-chopping-block-does-the-new-terra-have-any-chance/ Why Terra Collapsed and Whether an Algo Stablecoin Can Ever Succeed: https://unchainedpodcast.com/why-terra-collapsed-and-whether-an-algo-stablecoin-can-ever-succeed/ The 5 Biggest Lessons From Terra/Luna's Collapse, According to Tascha Che:  https://unchainedpodcast.com/the-5-biggest-lessons-from-terra-lunas-collapse-according-to-tascha-che/

Die Tech-Welt ist von Männern geprägt. Das Ergebnis: Das Potenzial vieler Gründerinnen bleibt ungenutzt. Für gleich lange Spiesse setzt sich Déborah Loye von SISTA ein. Sie kämpft gegen Biases in der Welt der Venture Capitalists und verhilft von Frauen gegründete Start-ups zu Funding Capital. Nicht nur die Tech-Welt ist frauenfeindlich, auch die Branche der Venture Capitalists (VCs) und Angel Investors. Gemäss Déborah haben rund die Hälfte der grössten Investment Funds von Venture Capitalists aus Paris unter den Partnern einen Frauenanteil von 0%. Die fehlende Diversity spiegelt sich eins zu eins wider in den unterstützten Unternehmen. «Die Fragen von Venture Capitalists an Frauen sind nicht die gleichen wie an Männer», meint Déborah. «Frauen werden als weniger ambitioniert angesehen und ihnen wird weniger Risikoappetit zugetraut.» Grund dafür ist unter anderem ein Implicit Stereotype Bias. Die zumeist männlichen Investoren haben ein Frauenbild, das sie pauschal auf alle Gründerinnen anwenden. Was das bedeutet und welche Wirkung es hat, erklärt Déborah in dieser Episode. Ausserdem erklärt sie, welche Rollen in diesem Kontext «Counter Factual Thinking» und der «Survirorship Bias» spielen. Hinter dem Venture Capital Investment, respektive der Venture Capital Industry, stehen Limited Partners, meist Pension Funds und Corporates. Sie stellen den VCs das Kapital für die Start-up Investitionen zur Verfügung. Sie wollen in der Regel nach etwa fünf Jahren wieder raus – mit einer fetten Rendite. Dabei ist das Ergebnis alles andere als sicher. Da hilft es, beim Investment auf das vermeintlich sichere Bauchgefühl zu hören - und dabei tritt Mann direkt in die Falle von Implicit Stereotypes. Die fehlende Diversity, und die daraus resultierenden ungleich langen Spiesse, konnte Déborah beweisen in Zusammenarbeit mit der Boston Consulting Group. Gründer erhalten 2,3-mal so viel Geld wie Gründerinnen. Immerhin, die Entwicklung geht in die richtige Richtung: Bis vor einem Jahr waren es noch 2,5-mal so viel. Es bleibt aber noch viel Luft nach oben. Frauen müssen sich in dieser Männerwelt härter durchboxen. Bis in Frankreich Geschlechterparität in Gründerteams erreicht wird, soll es gemäss Studie bis 2055 dauern. Zu lange für Déborah. Sie hat deswegen ein Netzwerk gegründet, das Gründerinnen mit Venture Capital vernetzt, ohne die sexistische «Frage nach dem Kinderwunsch» zu beantworten. Und SISTA organisiert entsprechende Trainings für VCs, damit sie an ihren Biases arbeiten können. Studiert hat Déborah in Freiburg im Üechtland (Schweiz), bevor es sie als Journalistin nach Paris (u.a. bei La Liberté) verschlug. ***** 1:20 SISTA in a nutshell 4:30 Female Struggles when looking for Fund 10:20 Study about (Fe)Male Founders 18:20 How Venture Capitalist (VC) work 24:40 Bias in context of funding 27:20 SISTA activities 36:50 How to embrace „counterfactual thinking“ 43:30 Situation at Swiss Post ***** Viel Spass beim Hören dieser Folge des #InnoPodcast. Folge unserem Kanal. Teile diese Folge in deinem Netzwerk. Du findest uns überall, wo es Podcasts gibt. Schick uns dein Feedback zum Podcast gerne als Kommentar oder via E-Mail an espacelab@post.ch. Oder besuche uns auf https://espacelab.co/welcome ***** Über den Host Khalil Bawar stellt im InnoPodcast Geschichten der Heldinnen und Helden vor, die auf ihrem spezifischen Sektor Veränderung vorantreiben. Er ist überzeugt, dass diese (Erfolgs-) Geschichten bei der Transformation helfen und die Post, die Schweiz und die Welt miteinander verbinden. Khalil ist nicht nur Host des InnoPodcast, er leitet auch das EspaceLab, das Innovationslabor der Schweizerischen Post.

In this episode, we hosted a panel discussion on the effective funding options of energy startups. This panel features two experts on this topic: Jan Palasinski, Investment Partner, Future Energy Ventures Meredith Adler, Executive Director at Student Energy Keywords: Venture Capital; Energy Startups; Diversity; Public Financing

Here is my conversation with Sebastien Groyer, Entrepreneur and Venture CapitalistEpisode Links:Article to the Episode: https://lsg2g.substack.com/p/7-tales-from-20-years-of-deep-tech-42fYoutube: https://youtu.be/Ni3mEDM7-_cSebastien Groyer: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sebastien-groyer-2438548/Podcast Links:Podcast Website: https://www.lifescienceget2gether.com/Community Partner: https://linktr.ee/lsg2gChristian Soschner: https://linktr.ee/soschnerLSG2G Twitter: https://twitter.com/LGet2getherLSG2G Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/company/life-science-get2getherPodcast Episodes: https://pod.link/1493847125Episodes on YouTube:  https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLlZfrwd6iXrQ3LIANISUpP22seS2CsCEVTimestamps:For those who want to listen to specific parts of the episode, here are the timestamps:00:00 Introduction02:35 How do VCs view planning in companies?05:59 How to Approach Investors when Plans Change11:00 What are Target Companies of VCs?15:15 Are VCs Going for First Movers or Rather Established Markets?19:30 How Detailed Should  Business Plans be when Pitching to VCs?23:50 Storytelling – From Rough to Detail27:15 The Reality of VC Life34:40 How Often Can You Follow Up with VCs before Ending Up on a Blacklist38:54 What is the Right Time to Approach VCs?40:40 How do VCs view companies in Fundraising Mode?46:10 The Fundraising Process in a Company48:15 Is the Fundraisngprocess Transactional, or do Relationships matter?51:00 Fundraising – Similarities and Differences between the US and the European Approach56:50 Entrepreneurship and Investors – Lifestyle or a Job?01:00:00 The Role of Money in Different Societies01:04:00 Why Do VCs Search for Exits?01:11:00 Valuation Expectations of VCs01:14:00 It is all about growth01:19:00 When Does it Make Sense to Reach out to VCs?01:23:00 Differences in the Value of Information in the B2B and B2C world01:27:00 The Pros and Cons of Being an Investor or Entrepreneur01:30:00 Spirituality, Investment, and Entrepreneurship01:34:30 What is the most important thing to consider when reaching out to VCs?Support the show (https://lsg2g.substack.com/subscribe?)

In this week's episode we welcome Basil Moftah, General Partner, Global Ventures. Basil clearly defines what precisely a Venture Capital is and the steps that his firm Global Ventures takes to pick the startups they wish to invest in and nurture to success.

Guillaume's early journey was full of successes and failures, as he so vividly describes.He and his parents grew up on a farm in Southern France. His unbridled ambition is the driving force for putting him in the position he's lucky to be in, today.Before his journey brought him into the world of digital marketing, G was a chemical engineer, having received his first degree from Chimie ParisTech-PSL.Every journey starts with rock-bottom level experiences. G travelled for a year, using social networks to stay at people's homes. He would work in exchange for living accommodations, taking any job he could get his hands on to stay afloat. Once he uncovered his passion, he went back to school to study marketing at HEC Paris, launching his 1st business with his father.Unfortunately the 1st business didn't pan out in the ways he had hoped. As G states: ''When we launched our first website, we only got 6 orders.”The relationship with his father suffered, due to the failures of the business. Following this journey of trials and tribulations, he went into an agency job with his friend, starting with outbound prospecting. He was the Co-Founder of LeadGuru.ioAfter a few months, they generated thousands and thousands in revenue. This, in turn, fostered the love for the industry. Which prompted G to start Lemlist in 2018.If you're interested in keeping up with G's journey, see below for a list of the channels you can find him on:Linkedin Profile: https://www.linkedin.com/in/-g-/Lemlist Website: https://www.lemlist.com/

On today's Business Beat, Jeff discusses venture capital investment, which was at a record high throughout the first half of 2021 and is experiencing greater gains through all stages in North America, according to Crunchbase.Tune in to the Business Beat to learn more about this surge in venture capital investment and what it means for startups.

Global venture capital investments have been at record levels in the first half of this year.

Open source software used to be poorly understood by commercial forces, and it's often approached in a biased way. A new generation of investment funds goes to show that things are changing. Open source software is a lot of things to a lot of people. For some people -- engineers, mostly -- it's a way to work on their passion, be involved in a community, and give something back to the world. For others -- business people, mostly -- it's a way to grow projects organically, and sell software without actually investing too much in sales. It's a nuanced topic, and we've tried to explore it from many angles. From the business angle, exploring open source vendors relationships with hyperscalers, mostly Google and Amazon. From the contributor and license engineering angle, exploring different models for commercial open source projects. And from the community angle, exploring metrics for community health and value generation evaluation. Today, we explore open source software (OSS) and its commercialization from yet another angle - the investment angle. There are a couple of venture capitals out there that seem to be ahead of the curve in terms of their understanding of, and investment in, commercial open source companies. Runa Capital is one of them, and we caught up with Konstantin Vinogradov, Runa Capital Principal, who shared views, findings, and outlook for commercial OSS. Article published on ZDNet. Image: Shutterstock

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On today's Business Beat, Jeff talks about how Michigan leads the nation in the biggest increase in venture capital investing and how venture capital is furthering innovation in our state.Tune in to the Business Beat to learn more about the importance of venture capital.

Over the past five years, Montana has seen exponential growth in venture capital investment. From 2015 to 2020, the state attracted over $500 million in early-stage funding. In the previous 20 years, that figure had been just $144 million. Next Frontier Capital has played a central role in this growth. Founded in 2015 in Bozeman, Montana and focusing on the tech sector in Colorado, Utah and Montana, the fund invests in scaling companies up from concept to exit. In Montana alone, an infusion of $28.4 million from NFC has attracted an additional $174 million in outside funding.

Billy Libby, CEO of Upper90, a hybrid venture fund that provides founder-friendly credit and equity to disruptor brands, joins the show to discuss VC interest in fintechs. Fintech companies, or companies adding products and services built around fintech present huge opportunities for growth. Billy breaks down why this is, and explores what the future holds for fintech and payments as industries. Find show notes and more at: https://www.soarpay.com/podcast/

On this episode of the Startup of the Year Podcast, we listen to Frank Gruber’s interview with Lo Toney at the Startup of the Year Summit in the fall of 2020. Lo is the founding managing partner at Plexo Capital, which is an institutional investment firm he incubated and spun out from Google Ventures. Plexo Capital invests in emerging seed-stage VCs led by diverse teams and invests directly into companies sourced from the portfolios of VCs where Plexo Capital has an investment. Prior to founding Plexo Capital, Lo was a Partner on the investing team at Google Ventures where he focused on marketplaces, mobile and consumer products. Before Google Ventures, Lo was a Partner with Comcast Ventures where he led the Catalyst Fund and worked with the main fund where he focused on mobile messaging and marketplaces. Lo also worked with Zynga as the GM of Zynga Poker with full P+L responsibility for Zynga’s largest franchise at that time. He has also held executive roles with Nike, eBay, as well as startups funded by top tier investors. On another note, we have a very exciting SXSW event planned on March 15 - 20. Our programming will also include a segment for Government Funding Opportunities for Startups and a Venture Capital Reverse Pitch, where investors will actually pitch their funds to startups...which everyone is really excited about. If you are interested in learning more or getting involved visit: www.est.us/sxsw21. We also invite all of our listeners to get involved with our program by visiting: established.us/programs. This is the best way to get notified of the various startup opportunities that we come across while working with various partner organizations and in a number of ecosystems across the country. It is also that time of year again when the Startup of the Year 2021 Application is open. So if you are a startup looking for exposure and to become part of an amazing community make sure to apply at https://www.startupofyear.com/application. We also want to congratulate Kamana Health (Established Venture Portfolio & 2019 Top 100) for announcing that they've been acquired by Triage. Kamana is a software platform connecting healthcare providers and staffing agencies with traveling nurses and other medical professionals. Learn more at the following: https://www.kamanahealth.com/an-open-letter-to-our-customers/. Lastly, check us out on the Clubhouse App, where we are planning a bunch of new rooms and sessions coming out regularly and we will also have some rooms during our SXSW festivities. Follow our Club - Startup Community Club. Thank you for listening, and as always, please check out the Established website and subscribe to the newsletter at www.est.us Checkout Startup of the Year at www.startupofyear.com/ Subscribe to the Startup of the Year Daily Deal Flow: www.startupofyear.com/daily-dealflow Subscribe to the Startup of the Year podcast: http://startupoftheyear.libsyn.com/ Subscribe to the Established YouTube Channel: https://soty.link/ESTYouTube *** Startup of the Year helps diverse, emerging startups, founding teams, and entrepreneurs push their company to the next level. We are a competition, a global community, and a resource. Startup of the Year is also a year-long program that searches the country for a geographically diverse set of startups from all backgrounds and pulls them together to compete for the title of Startup of the Year. The program includes a number of in-person and virtual events, including our annual South By Southwest startup pitch event and competition. All of which culminate at our annual Startup of the Year Summit, where the Startup of the Year winner is announced, along with an opportunity at a potential investment. Established is a consultancy focused on helping organizations with innovation, startup, and communication strategies. It is the power behind Startup of the Year. Created by the talent responsible for building the Tech.Co brand (acquired by an international publishing company), we are leveraging decades of experience to help our collaborators best further (or create) their brand & accomplish their most important goals. Connect with us on Twitter - @EstablishedUs and Facebook - facebook.com/established.us/.

Did you now that Q4 of 2020 saw the greatest number of startup companies being launched than ever before in our country's history. If you're ready to start a business but just don't know what business to get started, you're not alone. To help you figure out what business to start, we're sharing some incredibly valuable insights from Tomasz Tunguz, director of the Redpoint venture capital firm. Tomasz breaks down the top categories that saw the biggest increase in venture capital investment in 2020. Tune in to this morning's WJR Business Beat to hear Jeff share the top five fastest growing sectors.

In this episode, I chat to Olivia who after a successful PhD in plasmons at the University of Cambridge, decided to turn to the commercialisation of technology, which eventually led to her current job as an Investment Manager in Italy! We chat about the importance and intricacies of technology transfer to the commercial world and about our shared experiences of being proud members of the RisingWISE family!

As co-founder of AOL and now CEO and Chairman of Revolution LLC, Steve Case knows a few things about building successful startups. He believes there are great business ideas and innovative founders in all corners of the country, and is on the hunt to find them, in this Keynote chat with FreightWaves Founder and CEO Craig Fuller.FreightWaves for Start UpsApple PodcastSpotifyMore FreightWaves Podcasts

As co-founder of AOL and now CEO and Chairman of Revolution LLC, Steve Case knows a few things about building successful startups. He believes there are great business ideas and innovative founders in all corners of the country, and is on the hunt to find them, in this Keynote chat with FreightWaves Founder and CEO Craig Fuller.FreightWaves for Start UpsApple PodcastSpotifyMore FreightWaves Podcasts

This week on the pod, Josh talks to Barry Ritholtz and gets the rules straight for their 2020 election bet - who will win, what will happen afterwards. Plus, venture capital is now a $500 billion asset class, but gaining access to the top VC funds is pretty much impossible for ordinary investors and even most investment professionals. Josh talks to Phil Haslett, the founder of Equity Zen, about how this is changing. There could be a revolution coming, and Phil's firm is likely to be leading it. Here's how you can make your first investments in venture capital without starting at a huge dollar amount.You can listen to the whole thing below, or find it wherever you like to listen to your favorite pods!And be sure to leave a rating and review - they go a long way! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Athlete CEO Podcast  Venture Capital and the 99.9%Joe Schmidt Ep. 2Guest: Joe Schmidt, Former Notre Dame football captain, investor in Excel, a venture capital firm and he now runs strategy, sales and partnerships for Ethos Life.Twitter @joeschmidtiv  1:51Brandon Averill on AWM Capital and how their approach to investment mirrors that of Accel Ventures, which is focused on long time outcomes. The deal flow that pro athletes might see has already been picked over by professional investors.3:07Erik Averill on one of the most important mistakes pro athletes and others make when it comes to venture capital investments, which is understanding the terms and the implication of those terms. Getting access to certain funds or opportunities is great, but the terms of those deals is extremely important in the investment outcome.4:05Venture capital investments do not make sense for 99.9% of people.4:46Joe Schmidt on getting a deal across the finish line: Accel will look at 10,000 or so companies and only invest in around 10 over the course of the year. Joe Schmidt: “It’s like the old Ted Williams quote, the master of waiting for his pitch, that’s kind of how you’ve got to be as an investor, you’ve just got to wait for the right pitch to cross the plate.”6:20Why Venture Capital Investment is not for 99.9% of pro athletes and/or other investors. Joe Schmidt: “I listened to a very, very well known player in the NFL stand in front of an entire group once and give the advice that you need to know your financial advisor’s name. The amount of  insanity that’s happening around athletes…”   8:41It’s very difficult to do investment the right way. It’s important for everyone to realize that even if you’ve made money playing pro sports or as a founder or CEO, you might know your industry well, but find people you trust to help navigate important decisions that take a lot of careful consideration. Listen and Subscribe to the Athlete CEO podcast with Brandon and Erik Averill from AWM Capital on iTunes, Spotify, Stitcher or wherever else you listen to podcasts. For more information visit: www.athleteceo.com 

New Zealand's pool of venture capital has hidden depths for companies with the right growth prospects – and the right founder. In this episode of NZTE's Investment Fix podcast we talk to Movac venture partner Lovina McMurchy and Punakaiki Fund manager Lance Wiggs about the kind of founders and businesses that investors want to back.

Boston, San Diego, and San Francisco continue to attract the lion’s share of life science venture capital investment, but strong industry tailwinds are raising the prospects for a number of other markets across the nation, according to Audrey Symes, director of research for healthcare, life sciences, and advisory at JLL. Speaking on the REIT Report, Symes noted that even before the coronavirus crisis, the life science sector was at a point where many years of research and development were starting to bear fruit, including less expensive and more accessible gene mapping and personalized medicine. “Life science was on an upswing, regardless,” Symes said, with venture capital inflows into the sector reaching a peak. “The stimulation from Operation Warp Speed and biomedical advanced research and development authority from the federal government is just adding fuel to the fire,” she said.

Values, resilience and work ethic: The story behind Peter Taylor’s transition from an Olympian to a Movac Investment Analyst.

Values, resilience and work ethic: The story behind Peter Taylor’s transition from an Olympian to a Movac Investment Analyst.

Cannabis venture capital investment Canopy River's President and CEO. Canopy Rivers is a cannabis venture capital investment and operating platform with a strategic partnership with Canopy Growth Corporation. Canopy Rivers is a unique cannabis venture capital investment and operating platform. The Company is managed by an experienced team of qualified financial and technical professionals with deep industry experience and relationship networks, but what makes Canopy Rivers truly unique is the Company’s strategic partnership and cornerstone investment from Canopy Growth Corporation.

Cannabis venture capital investment Canopy River's President and CEO. Canopy Rivers is a cannabis venture capital investment and operating platform with a strategic partnership with Canopy Growth Corporation. Canopy Rivers is a unique cannabis venture capital investment and operating platform. The Company is managed by an experienced team of qualified financial and technical professionals with deep industry experience and relationship networks, but what makes Canopy Rivers truly unique is the Company’s strategic partnership and cornerstone investment from Canopy Growth Corporation.

Investors like venture capital firms, play an important role in helping out companies that need more money or help. Michele Daoud, Partner at Monk’s Hill Ventures and Sian Wee Tan, Director at Finaxar shares more about the selection process done by venture capital firms and how does it help the chosen company.

Interview with Vinay Kumar Rathi, MD, author of Analysis of Venture Capital Investment in Therapeutic Otolaryngologic Devices, 2008-2017

Interview with Vinay Kumar Rathi, MD, author of Analysis of Venture Capital Investment in Therapeutic Otolaryngologic Devices, 2008-2017

This week on the podcast we had the pleasure of having Steve Odhiambo, an award-winning entrepreneur and innovator. Steve is the Founder & CEO of Ukowapi UG and also serves as the COO of Qol- MA UG. He successfully raised over €200,000 in funding for both businesses. He is also a speaker at several conferences and events round the world. Being very passionate about entrepreneurship on the African Continent and how it can be used to change lives, Steve is determined to share his experience and knowledge to create the next generation of African Investors. Give it a listen and share your thoughts in the comments section!

In 2012 Lexi Novitske moved to Nigeria from The United States. Lexi worked for Verod Capital Management, a Nigeria-based private equity firm. Prior to joining Verod, she had spent her career developing an expertise in financial services through her time at New York-based Sandler O'Neill Asset Management. In 2014, Lexi joined Singularity Investments as the Principal Investment Officer where she oversees the firm's operations in Africa. In this episode you'll learn: Why Lexi decided to move to Africa from the United States The key unique qualities unique to the Nigerian tech market What were the key assumptions Lexi had about the Nigerian market before coming here? How many of them have proved to be true? How to deal with the barriers to infrastructure and regulation The difficulty of the African market “In this market, the management or entrepreneurs drive the success of the business”. What does Lexi mean by this? What are the disadvantages of giving away too much equity as a founder? How much power the Telcos wield in this ecosystem Despite numerous challenges, why did Lexi choose to stay in the African market? Why did she move from Private Equity to Venture Capital Investment.' The crucial differences between Venture Capital Investment and Private Equity What do investors look out for in early-stage deals? How private equity works What is Lexi's personal thesis about the African ecosystem? Find out the kind of entrepreneurs she wants to back And more Selected links in this episode Flutterwave Paystack Andela Singularity Investments Wifi.ng Cars45 Selected books from this episode Anti fragility Profit first

So many new unicorns valued at $1 billion-plus, countless$100 million venture financings, an explosion of giant funds— it's no surprise 2018 is shaping up to be a banner year for venture capital investment in U.S.-based companies. There are more than 2.5 months remaining in 2018 and already U.S. companies have raised $84.1 billion — more than all of 2017 — across 6,583 VC deals as of Sept. 30, 2018, according to data from PitchBook's 3Q Venture Monitor.

I've actually been in contact with Doug Clinton for many months but only now have done an episode. He is a managing partner at Loup Ventures which has recently invested money in companies such as Neurable and former guest Paradromics. In this episode, we talk about why their firm invests in companies which have a longer time horizon like medical device companies rather than software companies like in Silicon Valley. He talks about what he looks for in a company when investing and why their companies don't worry about FDA approval and even see it as a benefit. Doug is also the host of the Neurotech Podcast which covers many similar things in the field of Neural Implants but with a eye more towards the investment side of things.

Join our Closed Facebook Group HERE On our 30th episode (!!!) we had the great privilege to talk with Rob Reclerc, who is the Co-Founder and CEO of AgFunder. AgFunder is the leading online investment platform, focused on AgriFood Tech investments. We talk about how the business started, how it's evolved, and how it's focused on media and news to grow their online presence. Rob had so much insight to share about the state of the industry, not to mention how to start a thriving ag business. Tune in! Connect with AgFunder Website | Twitter Connect with The Modern Acre Website| Instagram| Twitter

In the sixth instalment of Crossing Borders Podcast, the show examines the growth of Vietnam (Part 2) as a market for business. This continues on from the previous discussion around the opportunities for those doing business in Vietnam. So what do we make of Vietnam? To answer this question, veteran business journalist, Leon Gettler talks to Fred Burke, the Managing Partner of Baker McKenzie in Vietnam and Andy Ho, the Managing Director and Chief Investment Officer of VinaCapital Group where he oversees the Capital Markets, Private Equity, Fixed Income and Venture Capital Investment teams.

In the fifth installment of Crossing Borders, the show examines the growth of Vietnam as a market for business. Vietnamese officials declared in early August their fast-growing economy would gain another 6.7% this year alone. So what do we make of Vietnam? To answer this question, veteran business journalist, Leon Gettler talks to Fred Burke, the Managing Partner of Baker McKenzie in Vietnam and Andy Ho, the Managing Director and Chief Investment Officer of VinaCapital Group where he oversees the Capital Markets, Private Equity, Fixed Income and Venture Capital Investment teams.

The Rosemont Group founder and CEO outlines his hopes for VC in the UK and Europe