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Harish Chandramowli, Co-Founder of Flaire, he transitioned from Lead Engineer at MongoDB to building fashion ERP software despite having zero industry background.

We dive into his journey from cybersecurity engineer to fashion-tech founder, the bold decisions that shaped his company's growth, and his contrarian views on the future of enterprise software in the AI era.

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Flaire - https://www.flairesoftware.com/

Harish Chandramowli - https://www.linkedin.com/in/scharish

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Timestamps:

(00:00) Introduction

(02:11) Validating the Flaire idea without a fashion background

(04:53) Operating in stealth mode with design partners

(06:00) Challenges in getting demos and converting customers

(08:14) Using AI to solve real workflow problem

(10:11) Learning curve of transitioning from tech to sales

(11:25) Approach to product-market fit and go-to-market strategy

(13:08) Building a product that adapts to macro changes in fashion workflows

(16:15) Dealing with the urge to radically pivot

(17:22) Unique metrics for fashion ERP

(18:18) Approach to fundraising as a technical founder

(19:26) Building defensibility and moats in the age of AI

(21:38) Most vulnerable moment building the startup

(22:22) Pivotal decision that changed Flaire's growth trajectory

(25:17) Transition from employee to founder and impact on lifestyle

(27:01) Contrarian view on the future of fashion tech and ERP

(29:04) Strategic decision to complement Shopify

(31:16) Biggest learning as a founder

(33:34) Closing remarks and where to follow Harish's journey

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Shaw Walters is the founder of ElizaOS—the popular GitHub repository for AI agent development that is powering over $20 billion in projects, all built without venture funding.

We dive into whether AI will end civilization, what are multi-agent systems, why Shaw chose open source over proprietary AI, and his prediction that we'll need nuclear power plants for next-gen AI. This conversation will challenge how you think about our AI future.

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ElizaOS website - https://elizaos.ai/

ElizaOS tutorial - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s8Ghq3cvD9g

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We talk about:

• Open source strategy for AI development versus proprietary approaches

• Multi-agent systems and how AI agents communicate and coordinate with each other

• Current limitations of AI agents and their potential for complex task execution

• Whether AI will end human civilization and existential risks of artificial intelligence

• Energy requirements for future AI development and the need for nuclear power infrastructure

& more

Timestamps:

(00:00) Introduction

(02:40) Origin of ElizaOS and the problem it aims to solve

(05:18) Reasons for keeping ElizaOS open-source

(09:32) Explanation of multi-agent simulation framework

(13:47) Deeper dive into how agents interact and reason

(16:17) Discussion about potential risks of AI and robot civilization

(22:51) Conversation about AI learning and data collection

(31:25) Brief discussion about AI trying to avoid being shut off

(34:36) Broader implications of AI on society and jobs

(39:44) How to build an AI agent and current challenges

(47:07) ElizaOS's integration with Web3 and Solana blockchain

(53:45) Speculation about the future of AI and agents

(54:13) Shaw's prediction for the next five years in technology

(58:40) Closing remarks and how to learn more about ElizaOS

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Santosh Sharan is the founder of Zeer.ai and a go-to-market veteran with over 20 years of experience.

Santosh believes we're at an inflection point where the traditional SaaS model is fundamentally broken.

In our conversation today, we explore why the old playbooks don't work anymore, how AI is reshaping startup economics, and Santosh's vision for agent-to-agent interactions replacing traditional sales processes.

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Zeer AI website - https://zeer.ai/

Santosh Sharan on LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/ssharan

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In this episode, we talk about -

• Building AI startups versus traditional SaaS startups

• The breakdown of traditional go-to-market strategies and rising customer acquisition costs (CAC)

• Platform versus point solutions and the future of venture capital

• Agent-to-agent interactions and buyer-led go-to-market approaches

• Creating defensible moats through data flywheels and proprietary datasets

& more

Timestamps:

(00:00) Introduction

(03:05) Santosh Sharan's background and introduction to Zeer AI

(05:34) Differences between building AI startups and traditional SaaS startups

(07:51) The challenges of building AI products and the importance of going beyond being a wrapper

(11:57) The rapid changes in the tech industry and the need for founders to be ready to pivot quickly

(15:05) Impact of low-cost software development on business margins and valuations

(20:17) Thoughts on venture funding and raising capital for AI startups

(22:43) Platform solutions vs. point solutions in the current market

(27:38) Creating a moat in the AI startup ecosystem

(31:44) Changes in go-to-market strategies and traditional sales approaches

(38:37) The future of buyer-seller interactions and agent-to-agent communication

(41:49) Using LinkedIn for prospecting and generating interest

(44:21) Cutting through the noise in the AI market and standing out

(46:23) Predictions for the future of B2B interactions in five years

(49:09) Overview of Zeer AI's buyer concierge concept

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Rishi Taparia is a seasoned operator turned investor who brings a unique perspective from his time in the trenches at companies like Poynt and Legion. Now, as the Co-founder of Garuda Ventures, he invests in the next generation of B2B software companies.

In this episode, we dive deep into the seismic shifts happening in the world of B2B SaaS, thanks to AI. We'll explore how the rules of software are being rewritten, what a real 'moat' looks like in this new era, and why customer trust might be the most valuable asset a company can have.

Rishi shares his 'team, market, product, vision' framework for investing and offers a candid look at the emotional rollercoaster of building a company from the ground up.

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Garuda Ventures website - https://www.garuda.vc

Garuda Ventures newsletter - https://garuda.substack.com/

Brick by Brick podcast - https://www.youtube.com/@brickxbrickpod

Rishi Taparia on Linkedin - https://www.linkedin.com/in/rktaparia/

Rishi Taparia on X - https://x.com/taps

Taps Notes (Rishi's newsletter) - https://taps.substack.com/

Arpan Punyani on Linkedin - https://www.linkedin.com/in/arpanpunyani/

Arpan's newsletter - https://arpanpunyani.substack.com/

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We talk about:

• Operator-turned-investor journey: From early employee at Point and Legion to founding Garuda Ventures

• AI disruption of B2B SaaS: Changing pricing models, margin profiles, and the build vs. buy decision

• Trust as the new competitive moat: Customer credibility and brand reputation in the AI era

• TMPV investment framework: Team, Market, Product, Vision evaluation criteria for early-stage deals

Timestamps:

(00:00) Introduction

(03:12) Rishi Taparia's background as an operator and investor

(07:08) Investment thesis and focus on B2B SaaS

(10:22) Impact of AI on B2B software and business models

(14:06) Evaluating founding teams in the AI era

(17:34) Vertical SaaS and competition from large AI companies

(21:24) Changing nature of moats in the AI world

(23:33) Discussion on customer trust and retention

(26:02) Key factors in evaluating early-stage investments

(28:29) Interesting AI application themes

(30:16) Evolution of commerce infrastructure

(34:01) Building credibility with founders

(37:14) Garuda Ventures' podcast "Brick by Brick"

(40:41) Managing time and priorities as a VC

(43:08) Exciting portfolio companies

(45:03) Rapid-fire round about Garuda Ventures' investment approach

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We're joined by a truly inspiring guest who is changing the face of angel investing. Sarah Turner, the founder of Angel Academe, is on a mission to bring more women into the world of startups, both as investors and as founders.

What started as an observation about the lack of women in investment rooms has grown into a thriving community of over a thousand investors.

In this episode, we'll hear Sarah's incredible story, from the challenges of building this ecosystem to the shocking realities of funding disparities in the VC world. We'll also dive into the future of investing, the impact of AI, and what it really takes to succeed as an entrepreneur.

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Angel Academe website - https://www.angelacademe.com/

Sarah Turner on Linkedin - https://www.linkedin.com/in/sarahturneruk/

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In this episode, we talk about -

• Angel Academe's founding story and growth to 1,000+ investors

• Investment screening process and evaluation criteria

• Gender differences in entrepreneurship and venture capital

• AI's impact on startups and potential bias concerns

• Portfolio success stories and lessons from angel investing

& lots more

Timestamps:

(00:00) Introduction

(02:33) Sarah's initial observations about lack of women in angel investing

(03:41) Growth of Angel Academe to over 1,000 investors

(05:37) Investment screening process and what they look for in startups

(07:54) Differences in investing in female vs. male founders

(11:09) Discussion on low percentage of VC funding going to female founders

(12:14) Challenges of building investor network and attracting female founders

(15:49) Importance of men taking responsibility to add more women to leadership positions

(17:15) Launching the EIS fund and its timing

(18:26) Portfolio success story - Bare Fertility

(20:10) Learnings about supporting founders through different growth stages

(22:55) Impact of AI on startup landscape and investing process

(27:29) Personality traits of successful founders

(29:33) Vision for Angel Academe in the next five years

(31:54) Rapid-fire round - sectors and regions of investment

(35:38) How founders can get in touch with Angel Academe

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Sam Libby is a veteran healthcare investment banker and the founder of TCB Capital Advisors. After a long career, he's now dedicated to a single mission: making a real, tangible impact on patient care.

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TCB Capital Advisors website - https://www.tcbcapitaladvisors.com/

Sam Libby on Linkedin - https://www.linkedin.com/in/sam-libby-b4530b48/

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In this episode, we talk about -

• AI Evolution in Healthcare

• Predictive & Prognostic Medicine

• Holistic Patient Care Approach

• Healthcare Startup Investment & Funding

• Patient Data Democratization

& lots more

Timestamps:

(00:00) Introduction

(02:21) Sam's career journey and motivation for founding TCB Capital Advisors

(04:06) Significant transformations in the healthcare space

(04:19) The evolution of AI in healthcare

(06:01) Proactive and preventative healthcare trends

(08:09) Holistic wellness and patient care approach

(10:30) Digital health and technology trends

(13:31) The potential relationship between AI and doctors

(17:21) Data privacy and security in healthcare AI

(19:35) Acceleration of innovation in healthcare and biotechnology

(21:38) Evaluating the investability of healthcare businesses

(24:12) Go-to-market approach for healthcare startups

(28:29) Strategies for early-stage healthcare companies

(31:38) Building trust and credibility in healthcare sales

(32:16) Navigating the reimbursement maze for healthcare innovations

(35:46) Advice for founders passionate about patient care

(38:17) Rapid-fire round about investments

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Scott Hauck is an operator-turned-investor and the founder of Legacy Capital and Hawk Capital.

Scott is challenging the typical 'strip and flip' model by focusing on what he calls the 'silver tsunami'—a massive wave of legacy businesses from retiring owners. We'll discuss his 'white glove' approach to preserving the soul of these companies while driving growth.

But that's not all. We'll also hear the fascinating story of his 'accidental' fund, Hawk Capital, and how it's positioned to capitalize on the UAE's massive one-hundred-billion-dollar push into AI.

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Legacy Capital - https://legacycap.pro/

Hawk Capital - https://hawkcap.pro/

We talk about -

• The "Silver Tsunami" & Legacy Business Investing

• A New, Empathetic Private Equity Model

• Hawk Capital & The UAE's $100B AI Opportunity

• High-Volume Deal Sourcing

• Green & Red Flags in Founders

• The 120-Day Post-Acquisition Plan

• Strategy for High LP Returns

& lots more

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Eva Yazhari is the founder of Beyond Capital Ventures, who believes that the "high risk, high return" philosophy we all take for granted is actually a myth.

She's taken her Wall Street hedge fund background and built a VC firm focused on emerging markets in India and East Africa - and believes her portfolio is actually less risky than Silicon Valley VC.

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Beyond Capital Ventures Website - https://www.beyondcapitalventures.com/

Eva Yazhari on LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/eva-yazhari

We talk about:

• Eva's journey from Wall Street hedge funds to impact venture capital

• Why "high risk, high return" is a myth in investing

• Conscious leadership framework for evaluating founders

• Investment criteria: post-revenue, local teams, stakeholder focus

• Emerging markets opportunity in India and East Africa

• Abundance mindset vs scarcity mindset in capitalism

• Sharing carry with portfolio founders

& lots more

Timestamps:

(00:00) Introduction

(02:24) Eva's background from Wall Street to impact investing

(04:20) Challenges and learnings in transitioning to impact-focused venture capital

(07:21) Discussing the myth of high-risk, high-return philosophy

(10:05) Deal diligence process and investment criteria

(12:42) Approach to evaluating exit potential for portfolio companies

(16:12) Emerging markets opportunity in India and East Africa

(19:17) Identifying founders aligned with conscious leadership values

(22:10) Being a preferred investor and building strong founder relationships

(25:10) Abundance mindset in investing

(27:23) Sharing carry with founders

(29:24) Interesting portfolio companies and their solutions

(31:30) Biggest learning from investing in startups

(34:09) Rapid fire round begins - discussing investment sectors and stages

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Max Buchan is the Co-founder & CEO of Valarian, a dual-purpose defense tech company that emerged from stealth with a $20M seed funding round.

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Valarian website - https://www.valarian.com/

Max Buchan LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/maxbuchan

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Key Topics:

• Technology: Secure enclaves ("Acro") deployed from public cloud to battlefield hardware in Pelican cases

• Defense Pivot: Approached by US government; co-founder Josh brings 12 years at Palantir + 18 years in US special operations

• Dual-Use Market: Same platform serves airlines/banks, enterprises and Department of Defense

• Funding: Backed by early Palantir investors, Scout Ventures, MD1, and Gokul Rajaram (Coinbase/Pinterest board)

Key Insights:

• European nations increasingly need digital sovereignty solutions independent from American software

• Mission-driven hiring can compete with higher-paying tech giants

• Dual-use technology requires different go-to-market strategies for enterprise vs. government

• Building critical infrastructure creates natural competitive moats

Timestamps:

(00:00) Introduction

(03:07) Max's background at CoinShares and founding of Valarian

(05:59) Explanation of Valarian's core technology and dual-purpose approach

(08:31) Cybersecurity and digital infrastructure focus

(10:29) Building trust and credibility with government and enterprise clients

(14:14) Go-to-market strategies for enterprise and government sectors

(17:47) Challenges of selling to government clients

(21:00) Fundraising approach and investor selection

(24:41) Capital allocation strategy

(26:28) Hiring strategy and attracting top talent

(29:23) Finding high-quality talent from smaller companies

(31:24) Building a moat and defensibility for the company

(33:32) Product market fit considerations

(35:30) Key metrics for tracking company performance

(38:30) Organizational structure for managing enterprise and government segments

(40:49) Learning and seeking advice as a first-time founder

(43:03) Managing mental health and maintaining relationships

(44:49) Most pivotal decision in Valarian's journey

(46:12) Closing remarks and ways to follow Max

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Today we're joined by Mike Collins, founder and CEO of Alumni Ventures, a firm that's quietly built one of the most unique and successful venture capital models in the industry.

Mike has scaled Alumni Ventures to over $1.5 billion in assets under management by doing something most VCs thought was impossible—building a venture firm primarily around individual investors.

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Alumni Ventures website - https://www.av.vc/

Mike Collins on LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/mike-collins-362100/

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In our conversation, Mike shares:

• How he validated and scaled Alumni Ventures to over $1.5 Billion in AUM & over 20 funds

• Network-driven approach to deal sourcing and value add

• How their referral network generates 3.2x multiples on invested capital

• How a team of 45 investment professionals manage over 20 funds

• His bold predictions about the profound period of innovation and disruption we're entering

& lots more..

Timestamps:

(00:00) Introduction

(03:27) Mike's background and early career in venture capital

(10:32) Finding product-market fit for Alumni Ventures

(14:47) Organizational structure with 10 investment teams

(20:24) Investment decision-making process

(21:30) Referral network and deal flow generation

(25:14) Flat fee model and LP alignment

(30:16) Investor base composition

(33:38) Potential expansion to institutional investors

(36:19) Operational challenges in scaling the firm

(39:08) Current venture ecosystem and AI's impact

(42:42) Liquidity and exit strategies

(48:37) Investment sectors and regions

(51:04) Investment stages and check sizes

(52:19) How founders can connect with Alumni Ventures

(54:02) Closing remarks and wrap-up

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Elizabeth Weil, founder and managing partner of Scribble Ventures, just closed an $80 million Fund III focused on AI-native startups.

She spent seven years at Twitter during hypergrowth from 60 to 2,500 employees, then built the Market Development team at Andreessen Horowitz.

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Key Topics discussed:

The Scribble Network

• 100+ operators and executives providing deal flow and portfolio support

• Strategic angels helping companies scale

• "Unfair advantages" through warm connections

AI Investment Philosophy

• Backing "AI-native" founders who "grew up" with the technology

• Focus on proprietary data and unique workflows

• Moat matters more than ever in a noisy landscape

Bold Predictions

• Every person will have a personalized tutor in their pocket

• Digital immortality: preserving knowledge beyond physical existence

• AI transforming healthcare, education, and daily behaviors

Founder Evaluation

• Key question: "Why are you the team on this planet that is going to be able to build this company?"

• Looking for "guttural desire" vs. whiteboard solutions

• Warm introductions as primary signal

Fund Details

• $80M Fund III for pre-seed and seed

• $750K - $1.5M initial checks

• Can lead, co-lead, or follow rounds

• Intentionally generalist despite AI focus

Contact:

• Website: scribble.vc

• Email: hello@scribble.vc

• X: @elizabeth

Timestamps:

(00:00) Introduction

(02:39) Elizabeth's journey from Stanford to Twitter

(03:08) Early career and how she got into tech and startups

(08:57) The Scribble Network and how it helps portfolio companies

(12:21) Definition of AI-native companies and key characteristics of founding teams

(14:17) Assessing the defensibility of a startup's data strategy

(15:39) Learnings from operating at Twitter and Andreessen Horowitz

(18:08) Key factors for investing at pre-seed and seed stages

(20:13) Fundraising experience for Fund Three and navigating the LP landscape

(23:03) Approach to valuations in the AI startup ecosystem

(24:28) Exciting AI sub-sectors and areas with potential

(30:15) Evaluating startups in a rapidly evolving AI landscape

(31:51) Advice for early-stage founders on building their venture

(34:08) Rapid fire round of questions about Scribble Ventures' investment strategy

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In this episode, I sit down with Shivendra Nigam, CFO of Cantabil, one of India's most successful and enduring apparel brands. Cantabil, founded in 2000, has scaled to over 600 stores across 20 states—while remaining debt-free and laser-focused on sustainable, profitable growth.

The conversation covers bold expansion strategies, secrets of margin protection in a fiercely competitive fashion market, the brand's unique positioning in India's family apparel segment, and why disciplined retail operations matter more than chasing numbers.

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Cantabil website - https://cantabilshop.com/

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We talk about:

• Cantabil’s journey: Lessons from 25+ years in Indian retail

• The pros and cons of a debt-free growth model

• Why Cantabil shuns discounts—and how that impacts brand value

• The power of tier 2, 3, and 4 city expansion in India

• Growing e-commerce to complement a dominant brick-and-mortar presence

• Homegrown success metrics: store selection, inventory discipline, and profitability

• The evolving Indian appetite for fashion—and Cantabil’s vision for the future

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Loretta Tioiela is the founder of Next Sequence, a venture capital firm at the forefront of one of the most exciting fields in science and technology: the convergence of artificial intelligence and synthetic biology.

With a rich background in deep tech, holding strategic leadership positions at global giants like Huawei and Samsung, and working as Chief Product Officer at cloud innovator Scaleway, Loretta possesses a unique and powerful perspective.

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Next Sequence website - https://www.thenextsequence.vc/

Loretta Tioiela on LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/lorettatioiela/

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In this episode, we talk about:

• The Dawn of "TechBio" and Programmable Life

• The Convergence of AI and Biotech

• Redefining Health, Aging, and Disease

• Rewiring the Brain and a New Look at Psychedelics

• The Future of Computing and Data

• The Importance of Open Collaboration In BioTechnology

& lots more

Timestamps:

(00:00) Introduction

(02:40) Defining tech bio and its significance

(03:42) Next Sequence Ventures' investment thesis

(06:11) Convergence of AI, quantum computing, and biotechnology

(09:23) Programmable humans and potential applications

(13:16) Current stage of longevity research and potential for extending human lifespan

(16:07) Exploration of psychedelics and their potential applications

(22:19) OpenSynthBio and the importance of open-source collaboration in biotechnology

(28:18) Portfolio companies and investment strategy

(36:18) Challenges and perspectives as a woman in tech and venture capital

(43:26) Potential breakthroughs in synthetic biology and tech bio for the next few decades

(45:49) Rapid-fire round of questions about investing and the accelerator program

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Jack Leeney is a Co-Founder and Managing Partner at 7GC, a venture capital firm with a unique cross-border approach that bridges the innovation ecosystems of the US and Europe.

Before founding 7GC, Jack was at the forefront of some of the most iconic tech IPOs of our time during his tenure at Morgan Stanley, including Tesla, LinkedIn, and Facebook.

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7GC website - https://7gc.co

Jack Leeney on LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/jack-leeney

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In this episode, we talk about -

• 7GC's Unique Investment Philosophy

• How and when should US Startups think about expanding into Europe

• Evaluating Growth-Stage Companies and Valuations

• The Transition from Startup to Scale-up CEO

• Leveraging AI in Portfolio Companies and Venture Capital

& lots more

Timestamps:

(00:00) Introduction

(02:46) Jack's background and career journey before co-founding 7GC

(03:02) Inspiration behind founding 7GC and their unique investment philosophy

(07:13) Discussion on when and how US startups should expand into European markets

(15:25) Regulatory challenges and considerations for expanding into Europe, using Hims as an example

(18:12) Strategies for targeting specific European markets

(19:19) Key factors 7GC looks for when investing in growth-stage companies

(25:15) Discussion on valuation multiples and investment approach

(32:05) Advice for founders seeking growth-stage funding

(38:06) Challenges of transitioning from startup CEO to scale-up CEO

(43:30) Use of AI in 7GC's portfolio and within the venture capital industry

(49:04) Rapid-fire round with quick questions about 7GC's investment strategy

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Dominique Levin is a 2x CEO, a go-to-market architect, and a wildly successful investor with over a billion dollars in exits. She’s seen it all, and she has a playbook for a lot of challenges founders face while building their companies.

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Dominique Levin on LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/dominiquelevin

Book that Dominique Levin:

1. Survival to Thrival: She mentioned this is a two-book series written by Bob Tinker and Tae Hea Nahm.

2. Book 1: Survival to Thrival: Building the Enterprise Startup (The Company Journey)

3. Book 2: Survival to Thrival: Change or Be Changed (The People Journey)

4. The Machine That Changed the World: The Story of Lean Production by James P. Womack, Daniel T. Jones, and Daniel Roos.

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In this episode, we talk about -

• Why founders should sell before they build

• The "SAFER" Note: A radical new funding model for founders who want to avoid the VC treadmill.

• The secret behind her success as a VC with over $1 Billion in exits

• Why the future isn't about work-life balance, but building a company that lets your team lead multiple lives

• Remote work, how should leaders think about it, and how it promotes inclusivity

& lots more

Timestamps:

(00:00) Introduction

(02:38) First discussion on go-to-market strategy

(02:57) Common mistakes founders make in go-to-market strategy

• Worrying about go-to-market too soon

• Having multiple go-to-market motions

• Mismatch between go-to-market motion and product/contract value

(05:33) Definition of product-market fit

• Solving a "hair-on-fire" problem

• Validating by selling before building

• Customers willing to pay for a solution

(07:18) Approaching product development

• Think big but act small

• Solve a specialized, unaddressed problem

• Be 10X or infinitely better than existing solutions

(08:53) Fundraising advice for early-stage founders

• Focus on customers first

• Have at least three paying customers

• Traction is the most important thing for investors

(10:26) Building repeatable and scalable revenue processes

• Treat sales as a process or "revenue factory"

• Align marketing, sales, and customer success

• Use AI to optimize go-to-market motion

(13:11) AI applications in go-to-market strategies

• SEO/LLM content creation

• Lead generation

• Prospecting research

• Sales engineering support

(15:57) Investing approach and philosophy

• Looking for unfair competitive advantage

• Leveraging unique relationships and information

(19:15) Balancing product development with sales and customer success

• Sell first, build later

• Minimum effort to prove solving a critical problem

(20:15) Building high-performance teams

• Outward mindset- Focus on customer impact

• Clear mission and vision

(23:10) Transitioning from startup to scale-up

• Different leadership styles at different stages

• Adapting to company growth

(25:31) AI and automation in SaaS

• Becoming AI-native

• Potential for customer-funded businesses

• Alternative funding models

(27:42) One-and-done funding model- SAFE-R (Simple Agreement for Future Equity with Repayment)

• Aligning investor and founder interests

(30:40) Building and managing remote companies

• Challenges of hybrid work

• Importance of in-person interactions

• Maintaining team productivity

(37:31) Flexibility in remote work

• Project-based roles

• Portfolio careers

• Accommodating personal life and work

(43:00) Work-life balance and parental leave

• Personal experiences with parental leave

• Challenges for working parents

(47:35) Rapid-fire round about investing

• Sectors, stages, and investment approach

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Itamar Novick is a solo capitalist and the founder of Recursive Ventures, a pre-seed & seed fund focused on fintech, AI and emerging tech startups. Itamar has been on all sides of the startup table: as a founder and executive, an institutional VC, and an angel investor. He has supported over 50 successful startups, including Deel, HoneyBook, Placer, Credible among others.

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Recursive Ventures website - https://www.recursiveventures.com/

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In this episode we talk about -

• What does it mean to be a solo-capitalist?

• His learnings from Life360 and Gigya

• How AI is enabling him to 10x himself

• The one man unicorn made possible with AI

• His biggest learning investing in startups over the years

& lots more

Timestamps:

(00:00) Introduction

(02:22) Itamar's story of becoming a solo capitalist

(04:08) Difference between solo GP and solo capitalist model

(05:07) Story of investing life savings in Life360

(07:28) Initial journey at Life360 and role in the company

(09:36) How operational experience shaped investing philosophy

(12:01) Investment decision-making process at pre-seed stage

(14:50) Exciting themes and sectors for investment

(17:12) Thoughts on AI models potentially replacing application layer startups

(20:35) Patterns of startup success and anti-patterns

(23:41) Using AI to enhance VC processes and decision-making

(27:52) Current market perspective - "have and have-nots

(29:58) Approach to valuation and investment in AI startups

(32:01) Investment instruments - SAFEs vs priced rounds

(34:38) Biggest learning from investing in startups - founder grit and determination

(36:47) Rapid fire round begins - sectors and regions of investment

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Sean Byrnes is a co-founder & General Partner at Near Horizon. Sean has spent the past 20 years founding and scaling companies that have defined new categories, including Flurry—the world’s largest mobile analytics platform, acquired by Yahoo—and Outlier.ai, an automated data analysis leader.

At Near Horizon, Sean partners hands-on with founders, combining deep operational expertise and capital to help launch the next generation of AI-powered startups.

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Near Horizon website - https://www.nearhorizon.vc/

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Sean Byrnes on LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/sbyrnes/

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In this episode, we talk about -

• Why Sean thinks venture capital is the most risk averse asset class?

• Why VCs are struggling to return capital to LPs?

• His unique approach to investing at Near Horizon Ventures

• What should founders focus on in the earliest stage of a startup?

• Why founders need to think small to move faster at the early stage

• How can founders be more outcome focused?

& lots more

Timestamps:

(00:00) Introduction

(04:13) Near Horizon's unique investment model of working with solo founders

(08:28) Challenges of innovating in venture capital

(09:15) Perspectives on LP (Limited Partner) resistance to new VC models

(14:06) Discussing liquidity problems in venture capital

(18:25) Strategies for early exits and secondary markets

(22:26) Why venture capital is the most risk-averse asset class

(27:03) Key focus areas when working with early-stage companies

(31:26) Importance of customer research and distribution advantage

(35:41) The concept of "thinking smaller" to grow faster

(38:26) Why status meetings are ineffective

(41:12) How founders can be more outcome-focused

(43:33) Rapid fire round of questions about Near Horizon's investment approach

(46:16) Closing remarks and ways to follow Sean Byrnes

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Collin West is the Founder and Managing Partner of Ensemble VC, a venture capital firm he launched in 2020 to harness data science for discovering and supporting exceptional founding teams. Collin’s investment track record spans industry leaders like Zoom, Carta, Groww, ICON, Tally, and Sidecar Health.

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Collin West on LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/collinwest/

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In this episode we talk about -

• How they leverage data & algorithms to find the startups with the best founding teams

• What defines a good founding team for them?

• The secret behind his great track record with multiple unicorn outcomes like Zoom, Carta, Groww among several others

• How AI will change how VCs operate?

• The new AI co-pilot for VCs that they've recently launched

& lots more

Timestamps:

(00:00) Introduction

(01:00) Collin's background and early entrepreneurial journey

(02:59) Story of crossing the Arctic Ocean and lessons learned

(05:11) How Ensemble VC uses data to identify and invest in startup teams

(09:50) Discussion of successful investments like Zoom, Gro, and Carta

(13:23) Addressing potential limitations of data-driven investment approach

(15:19) How Ensemble VC wins access to the best deals

(19:28) Detailed discussion about specific investments, including Zoom

(23:14) Introduction of AI co-pilot for VCs

(25:16) Traits of successful founders and team building

(27:28) Current trends in venture capital and AI

(29:35) How Ensemble VC supports portfolio companies post-investment

(31:31) Biggest learning in startup investing

(33:44) Potential of AI to preserve investment strategies

(35:16) Advice for startup founders

(36:19) Rapid fire round of questions about Ensemble VC's investment strategy

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Adam Breckler is the Co-founder and Head of Product at Better Health. Adam is a seasoned entrepreneur and product expert. At Better Health, he leads efforts to simplify access to medical equipment and support for people with chronic conditions, combining technology, peer coaching, and education to improve patient outcomes.

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In this episode we talk about -

• Early idea validation

• Go to market strategy

• Product market fit

• Fundraising & hiring approach

• Capital allocation

• Taking care of mental health as a founder

& lots more

Timestamps:

(00:00) Introduction to the podcast and guest Adam Breckler

(02:12) Adam's background and early entrepreneurial journey

(03:39) Origin of Better Health and initial idea validation

(05:05) Discussing starting a startup with life partner

(06:22) Go-to-market strategy in the early days

(07:11) Fundraising and seed round details

(08:50) Approach to finding and selecting investors

(09:53) Initial hiring strategy and recruiting first employees

(11:21) Recruiting senior talent and competitive hiring

(12:28) Hiring strategy and resource allocation

(14:19) Approach to building and maintaining company culture

(16:22) Onboarding, performance tracking, and managing employee performance

(17:38) Product-market fit journey and challenges

(19:45) Understanding product-market-channel fit

(21:01) Building moats and defensibility in the business

(22:01) Key metrics the company tracks

(23:23) Vulnerable moments as a founder and dealing with startup challenges

(25:26) Managing personal mental health and work-life balance

(27:14) Using a business coach

(28:16) Managing family life while running a startup

(29:18) Lessons learned from previous startup experiences

(31:15) Most pivotal decision that changed the company's growth trajectory

(32:49) Closing remarks and how to learn more about Better Health

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Shikha Rawal is Senior Legal Counsel at Alpha Wave Global. With over eight years of experience in corporate law, Shikha specializes in mergers and acquisitions, corporate governance, and securities law. She provides strategic legal advice and support for Alpha Wave’s global operations and portfolio.

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Alpha Wave Global website - https://www.alphawaveglobal.com/

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In this episode, we talk about -

• The key clauses in term sheets and shareholder agreements that protect investors' interests, such as preferential liquidation rights and anti-dilution provisions

• How can startups effectively protect their intellectual property during fundraising rounds?

• What regulatory requirements must startups comply with during fundraising, and how can they avoid common pitfalls?

• What are the most common corporate structures for startups, and how do they impact fundraising and investor relations?

• How do founders' agreements prevent conflicts among co-founders, and what should they cover?

• How should founders protect themselves against exploitative clauses in the term sheet? How to check for these, and what are some common ones?

Timestamps:

(00:00) Introduction

(03:15) Guest Shikha Rawal introduces herself and her background

(04:14) Key clauses in term sheets and shareholder agreements that protect investor interests

(07:21) How investors protect against governance issues in startups

(10:41) How startups can effectively protect their intellectual property during fundraising rounds

(13:12) Discussion on best jurisdictions for registering startup companies

(17:04) Regulatory requirements startups must comply with during fundraising

(19:19) How founders' agreements prevent conflicts among co-founders

(21:55) How founders can protect themselves against onerous clauses in term sheets

(25:00) Importance of legal counsel for founders during fundraising

(26:39) Closing remarks and contact information for Shikha Rawal

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Yoni Tuchman is a Partner at DLA Piper representing sponsors and investors in forming, investing in and operating private funds. This episode marks the beginning of a new segment on the podcast called Legal10x where we will be talking about the legal aspects of funds & startups.

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DLA Piper website - https://www.dlapiper.com/en

In this episode, we will talk about:

• Key legal structures commonly used in venture capital fund formation

• What is the diamond structure?

• What is the difference in building a fund versus building a firm?

• Things that first time fund managers get wrong

& lots more

Timestamps:

(00:00) Introduction to the podcast and the Legal 10x segment

(03:43) Guest Yoni Tuchman introduces himself

(04:11) Discussion begins on key legal structures in venture capital fund formation

(04:33) Explanation of fund structure - single limited partnership approach

(08:16) Clarification on what GP (General Partner) means in legal context

(09:33) Benefits of the diamond structure in fund formation

(18:35) Discussion on why venture funds invest in Delaware C Corps

(24:01) Importance of understanding potential investors when forming a fund

(33:00) Difference between building a fund versus building a firm

(45:00) Discussion on Limited Partnership Agreement (LPA) key elements

(51:24) Common pitfalls for first-time fund managers

(54:07) Closing remarks and how to find more information about Yoni Tuchman and DLA Piper

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Anand Rajaraman is a serial entrepreneur and venture capitalist known for co-founding Junglee, which was acquired by Amazon, and Kosmix, acquired by Walmart. He was Senior Vice President at Walmart Global eCommerce and is a founding partner at Rocketship.vc.

Rajaraman is also the co-owner of the San Francisco Unicorns, a Major League Cricket team. Anand has invested early in companies like Facebook and Lyft and focuses on backing high-growth startups globally, but in this episode we will limit our conversation to owning a cricket team and maybe do another episode later to talk about Anand's entrepreneurial & investing success.

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Anand Rajaraman on LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/anandrajaraman/

In this episode, we talk about -

• Why did he decide to buy a cricket team

• The business angle of owning a sports team

• Key revenue streams for franchise cricket leagues & teams

• Leveraging data & technology in all aspects of team management

• The signing of 2 Australian legends: Pat Cummins as a player, & Shane Watson as the coach

• The emotional toll of owning a sports team

& lots more

Timestamps:

(00:00) Introduction to Anand Rajaraman and the podcast episode

(03:48) Why Anand decided to buy a cricket team in Major League Cricket (MLC)

(05:18) Choosing the San Francisco Unicorns and the reasoning behind the team name

(07:23) Parallels between business world and owning a sports team

(10:59) Applying data and analytics to team management

(13:35) Investment perspective on owning a sports team

(18:26) Revenue streams for cricket leagues and teams

(22:30) Player acquisition and salary cap details

(23:52) Player selection strategy for the team

(27:53) Discussion about Pat Cummins joining the team

(33:11) Hypothetical scenario of Indian players in MLC

(34:17) Emotional aspects of owning a sports team

(40:12) Reflections on the 2024 season and reaching the championship match

(42:43) Growth of cricket in the USA and impact of the 2023 World Cup

(45:23) Long-term vision for team ownership

(46:20) How to follow San Francisco Unicorns and Major League Cricket

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Andrew Reilly is a Managing Director at VCFA, the world's first secondary focused fund. Andrew joined VCFA in 2017 primarily to focus on origination and development of venture and growth equity secondary opportunities.

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In this episode we talk about -

• The history of VCFA and being the first secondary fund

• The different types of secondaries they deal in at VCFA

• How they buy winners at a discount

• The difference between direct secondaries VS GP leds VS LP interests

• How do they evaluate a VC portfolio for a secondary transaction

• Sourcing high quality secondary deals

• What is the risk/return profile of secondaries

& lots more

Timestamps:

(00:00) Introduction

(02:49) History of VCFA and Dayton Carr, founder of the secondary industry

(07:31) Types of secondaries: GP-led transactions, LP-led deals, and direct secondaries

(11:11) Evaluating a VC firm's portfolio for acquisition

(13:34) Why sellers would sell assets at a discount

(35:27) Sourcing high-quality secondary deals

(41:08) Risk-return profile of secondaries

(47:08) Goals for the new fund, including potential expansion into real estate secondaries

(52:28) Rapid fire round of questions about VCFA's investment strategy

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Hunter Somerville is a Partner at StepStone Group, an asset management firm with over $150BN+ in assets under management. Hunter focuses on venture capital and growth equity investments which includes fund investments, directs, and secondaries.

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In this episode we talk about -

• The different strategies they invest in at StepStone private equity & VC team

• Key things you look for in fund managers

• The different risks they are undertaking when backing a fund

• Common mistakes new GPs make

• How big is the opportunity in the secondary market?

• His advice to GPs aspiring to build the Sequoia of tomorrow

& lots more

Timestamps:

(00:00) Introduction

(05:23) Hunter's background and career journey

(06:26) StepStone's investment strategies

(09:04) Key characteristics and criteria for primary fund investments

(11:31) Managing DPI and liquidity in early-stage venture investments

(14:09) Evaluating secondary investments and portfolio strategies

(16:27) Risks associated with fund investments

(20:10) Building relevance and value for venture capital funds

(23:03) Common mistakes made by new General Partners (GPs)

(24:45) StepStone's approach to growth stage direct investing

(27:08) Comparing risk and return across different investment strategies

(30:19) The secondary market opportunity and its growth

(34:17) Liquidity dynamics in venture capital investments

(36:10) Advice for GPs aspiring to build the next Sequoia or A16Z

(37:46) Emerging trends and exciting investment areas in venture capital

(40:28) Rapid fire round of questions about StepStone's investment approach

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Kalpesh Dave has over 20 years of experience in banking, investments, and wealth management. As the Deputy Chief Executive Officer at BajajCapital Ltd, his focus is on delivering value-added solutions to HNI/UHNI/Family offices and NRI clientele.

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Bajaj Capital - https://www.bajajcapital.com/

Kalpesh Dave on Linkedin - https://www.linkedin.com/in/kalpeshdave-domainexpert-investments/

In this episode, we talk about:

• The growing private wealth landscape in India

• How many wealthy families are there in India and how fast is that number growing?

• How the Indian wealthy manage their wealth

• How do they build wealth allocation strategy for their clients

• Exciting opportunity areas for wealthy families

& lots more

Timestamps:

(00:00) Introduction

(03:44) Background and history of Bajaj Capital

(05:25) Discussion about the private wealth landscape

(08:31) Definition of HNI (High Net Worth Individual) and UHNI (Ultra High Net Worth Individual)

(09:27) Missing pieces in wealth management and how Bajaj Capital is addressing them

(11:38) Perspective on current equity market conditions

(14:14) How families are managing assets during market fluctuations

(18:10) Discussion on asset allocation strategies

(20:17) Dos and don'ts of wealth management

(23:06) What family offices and wealthy families are currently excited about

(25:55) Global asset investing for Indian wealthy families

(28:07) How Bajaj Capital sources high-quality deals for clients

(32:00) Common mistakes wealthy families make in managing wealth

(35:01) Biggest learnings from working with wealthy families

(39:34) How to connect with Bajaj Capital and learn more about their services

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Jason G. Mandel is an experienced Wall Street executive, a renowned author, and founder & CEO of the Mandel Family Office. Jason has over 30 years of experience helping clients build wealth through tax elimination strategies.

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Mandel Family Office - https://themandelfamilyoffice.com/

Jason Mandel on Linkedin - https://www.linkedin.com/in/mandeljason/

In this episode, we talk about -

• The risks associated with real estate investing

• What are principal protected assets?

• Why he thinks 401(k) is a fraud

• Life Insurance as a vehicle for tax saving and investment growth

• Insurance vs 401(k), what’s better for retirement planning?

• How to finance your tax-free retirement plan?

• Insurance as a tool to protect assets during divorce

• What is PPLI and how it can be used to save taxes on all types of assets?

• How can Family Offices operate more like banks?

& lots more

Timestamps:

(00:00) Introduction

(03:18) Real estate investing and its risks

(12:23) Principal-protected assets

(23:40) Credibility of principal-protected assets

(24:33) Accessibility of tax-saving investment tools

(35:09) Comparison of 401(k) vs. life insurance

(42:31) Using life insurance as asset protection during divorce

(46:34) How family offices can operate more like banks

(52:25) Closing remarks and contact information

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Amit Patel is one of the Managing Director at Owl Ventures, one of the largest Edtech venture capital firm with over $2 billion in AUM. Amit has served on the board of directors and led investments in many of the world’s leading education technology companies.

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Amit Patel on LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/amitashwinpatel/

In this episode, we talk about -

• How they look at the Edtech landscape at Owl Ventures?

• How do they identify promising Edtech startups?

• What does the future of education look like?

• Exciting trends they're closely tracking

• Role of AI in personalised learning

• How did they manage to scale Owl Ventures to over $2 billion in AUM in just over a decade of existence?

& lots more

Timestamps:

(00:00) Introduction

(03:07) Amit Patel's personal story and career in education

(05:38) Discussion on the current state of education system

(08:31) Owl Ventures' journey and growth to $2 billion in assets

(11:42) Reasons behind Owl Ventures' success

(13:16) EdTech sector categorization and segments

(15:06) Global perspectives on education technology development

(18:40) Evolution of EdTech since Owl Ventures' inception

(23:08) How Owl Ventures selects and picks companies to invest in

(26:18) Advice for new EdTech founders

(32:06) Current state of EdTech and future outlook

(35:32) Most exciting opportunity areas in EdTech

(38:21) Portfolio construction and investment strategy

(41:04) Biggest learning from investing in EdTech companies

(42:28) Rapid fire round of questions about Owl Ventures

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Greg Ho is the President & Head of Social Impact at Spring Mountain Capital ($1.6B AUM). Greg formerly spent 16 years at McKinsey, where he helped expand the firm into 30+ new countries and oversaw the launch of its $20B investment arm as CFO. In 2001, Greg founded SMC alongside Launny Steffens, and later its social impact arm, the West Harlem Innovation Network.

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In this episode we talk about -

• Greg's story and how you got into investing?

• The story of McKinsey’s expansion into over 30 new countries

• What is Special Situation Investing?

• What key qualities he looks for when selecting asset managers?

& lots more

Timestamps:

(00:00) Introduction

(03:13) Greg's journey into investing

(04:26) McKinsey's global expansion strategy

(07:20) Founding McKinsey's investment office

(09:47) Founding of Spring Mountain Capital

(11:43) What is special situation investing?

(13:46) Examples of special situation investing

(17:31) Explaining investment strategy to limited partners

(20:49) Focus on social impact investing

(25:25) Investing in underrepresented communities

(29:07) Opportunity zone investing and tax benefits(

32:04) How to evaluate fund managers

(34:33) Current market trends and opportunities

(39:22) Impact of new administration on investment strategy

(40:49) Biggest learning in investing - importance of diverse teams

(41:54) Rapid fire round covering investment details

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Muthu Muthiah is the CIO at Children's Healthcare of Atlanta (CHOA), one of the largest pediatric care providers in the United States. At CHOA, Muthiah leads the investment office, which manages the system’s long-term $6.4 billion investment portfolio. Previously Muthu has been in several allocator roles at different types of institutional pools of capital.

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In this episode, we talk about:

• Difference in how Endowments, pension funds, foundations approach asset management and what are the primary motivations of each

• What are the key levers in asset management at institutions? (Liquidity, sustainability, growth, etc)

• How does the investment team look like at an institutional fund? What different types of people that work there?

• What are the different asset classes CHOA is invested in and the % allocation to each asset class

• How do endowments look at venture capital asset class?

• The S curve of investing

& lots more

Timestamps:

(00:00) Introduction

(04:19) Differences in approach to asset management among endowments, pension funds, and foundations

(07:05) Asset classes and allocation strategies for different institutional investors

(08:15) Role of a CIO in investment decision-making

(11:00) Key levers in asset management and performance

(13:07) Impact of global events and policy changes on asset allocation

(16:15) Approach to investing in different geographies, using India as an example

(17:50) Venture capital investment strategy and return expectations

(20:26) The S-curve of investment stages and return drivers

(23:53) Composition and structure of investment teams at institutional funds

(29:35) Percentage allocation to different asset classes at CHOA

(32:03) Investment cycles and return timeframes

(34:13) Venture capital asset class and manager selection criteria

(39:48) Approach to backing venture capital managers (direct vs. fund of funds)

(42:38) Openness to first-time fund managers

(44:17) Preferred venture capital stages for investment

(45:52) Biggest learning and advice for fund managers

(48:01) Rapid fire round covering sectors, regions, fund stages, commitment sizes, and contact methods

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Wendy Craft is a family office veteran, she has worked with multiple wealthy families helping them with asset allocation, risk management, tax optimization, governance, risk management & more.

Wendy serves as CEO for Elle Family Office, a single family office in Atlanta, GA. The office handles the holdings of the Lazarian family which include real estate, exotic cars and various other investments.

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In this episode we talk about -

• Importance of structuring a family offices and different aspects to keep in mind

• Different ways of tax optimization utilized by wealthy families

• Privacy risks faced by wealthy families

• How does political and market environment impact family office strategy

• Are wealthy families really happy with their lives?

& lots more

Timestamps:

(00:00) Introduction

(03:32) Wendy's personal story and experience with family offices

(04:24) Importance of structuring a family office

(05:30) Key considerations when establishing a family office

(07:13) Different types of family offices (embedded, multi-family, single family)

(10:08) Capital allocation and preservation strategy

(11:00) Risk management and portfolio construction

(14:19) Generational differences in investment approach

(17:39) Family office organizational structure and governance

(18:13) Family office constitution and mission statement

(20:02) Family office trusts and their purposes

(22:20) Tax optimization strategies for family offices

(26:31) Impact of market conditions and political environment on family office strategies

(29:00) Privacy risks and concerns for wealthy families

(34:42) Factors contributing to long-lasting family offices across generations

(37:52) Venture capital as an asset class from a family office perspective

(42:56) How venture capital fund managers should approach family offices

(48:09) Risk profiles of direct investments, VC funds, and fund of funds

(53:07) Common mistakes made by family offices

(55:30) Happiness and challenges of wealthy families

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Grady Buchanan is a Co-founder & Managing Director at NVNG, a fund of funds with corporations as limited partners investing into venture capital funds.

Before launching NVNG, Grady worked with the Wisconsin Alumni Research Foundation’s (WARF) $3B investment portfolio.

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In this episode, we talk about -

• The investment thesis at NVNG

• Why do corporations invest in NVNG fund of funds?\

• What's the strategic significance of having corporations at LPs? How does it help the portfolio companies of the portfolio funds?

• Key things they look for in fund managers

• Advice for GPs raising in a difficult fundraising environment

• How they generate DPI in the fund of funds

• Approach to portfolio construction

& lots more

Timestamps:

(00:00) Introduction to Grady Buchanan and NVNG

(02:46) Grady's background and journey into investing

(05:30) Origin story of NVNG (Nothing Ventured, Nothing Gained)

(07:11) Corporations' need for innovation and startup exposure

(09:33) Strategy of having corporations as Limited Partners (LPs)

(13:15) Addressing concerns about outsourcing innovation

(17:41) Value creation for portfolio companies through corporate connections

(22:33) Key criteria for selecting fund managers

(26:31) Assessing fund managers' long-term potential

(30:14) Sector focus and corporate investment preferences

(34:47) Generating Distributed Paid-In Capital (DPI) in a fund of funds model

(38:32) Advice for VCs fundraising in a challenging environment

(42:48) Portfolio construction strategy

(45:42) Rapid fire round covering:

• Themes and regions of investment

• LP commitment size

• Fund stages

• Contact information

• Follow-up channels

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Promise Phelon is an operator turned investor. She is the Founder & Managing Partner at Growth Warrior Capital where they are investing in Seed & Series A enterprise AI companies.

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Growth Warrior Capital website - https://www.growthwarriorcapital.com/

Growth Warrior Capital YouTube - https://youtube.com/@growthwarriorcapital?si=U7j97S7O0pjW_dek

Promise on LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/promisephelon

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In this episode we talk about -

• Promise's story and how she started investing

• Investing in 'dangerous' founders at Growth Warrior Capital

• How she helps her portfolio companies set up for success

• Raising majority of fund 1 from institutional limited partners

• What it means to be a student of revenue

• Exit landscape

& lots more

Timestamps:

(00:00) Introduction of Promise Phelon and her background

(03:13) Founding of Growth Warrior Capital and the story behind its name

(06:27) Experience as a woman of color in the tech and venture capital industry

(10:06) The type of founders Growth Warrior Capital looks to back

(11:28) Sectors and focus areas of investment

(13:05) How Promise helps portfolio companies get off the ground

(16:27) Structuring the VC firm and raising from LPs

(21:16) YouTube series "Mastering the CEO Journey"

(23:33) What early-stage founders get wrong

(25:37) What it means to be a "student of revenue"

(28:05) Insights on leading a company to a successful exit

(31:07) Current exit landscape and how founders should navigate it

(32:54) Diversity and inclusion in venture capital

(38:18) Rapid fire round covering investment details

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Neil Greene is the founder of Jaboy Productions, a bespoke event company with a primary focus on producing conferences and networking events for RIAs, Family Offices, Professional Athletes, and High Net Worth Investors.

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Neil Greene on LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/neil-greene-2003571

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In this episode, we talk about -

• What inspired Neil to start Jaboy Productions, and how has the journey been so far?

• What goes into organizing events for RIAs, HNIs, Family Offices, Investors, Athletes?

• How to make the most of conferences?

& lots more

Timestamps:

(00:00) Introduction to Neil Greene and Jaboy Productions

(02:10) Neil's background and motivation for starting Jaboy Productions

(03:00) Neil's 35-year experience in financial services

(05:21) Vision behind creating Jaboy Productions

(08:06) Organizing conferences - the behind-the-scenes process

(10:33) The dynamics of buy-side and sell-side at conferences

(15:12) Approach to pitching and building relationships at conferences

(21:48) Qualification process for conference attendees

(27:35) Facilitating connections between attendees

(31:31) Pricing strategy for conferences

(38:20) Emerging trends in the events industry

(42:22) Plans for events in 2025

(45:44) Closing remarks and contact information

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Colin Gardiner is the founder & GP of Yonder Ventures where he is investing in early-traction marketplace startups. Colin is also an experienced marketplace operator and was formerly the CPO & CRO of Outdoorsy, a highly valued outdoor experience marketplace.

In this episode, we talk about -

• Colin's story and how he started investing

• Their investment thesis at Yonder

• What are marketplaces?

• Why marketplaces make great business opportunities?

• Use of AI in marketplaces

& lots more

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Yonder Ventures website - https://www.yonder.vc/Yonder-8ee3fa1f28f7420ca780f62f293b86cb

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Colin on LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/colingardine

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Timestamps:

(00:00) Introduction to Colin Gardiner and Yonder Ventures

(02:11) Colin's story and how he got into investing

(04:43) Founding Yonder Ventures

(05:24) Investment thesis at Yonder Ventures

(06:49) Definition of marketplaces

(07:33) Why marketplaces make great business opportunities

(08:26) Application of AI in marketplaces

(10:37) Interesting examples of marketplaces

(13:09) How marketplaces benefit from network effects

(14:41) Evolution of marketplaces over time

(16:37) Portfolio companies solving important problems

(18:43) When marketplaces hit escape velocity

(20:38) Investing in early-stage marketplaces

(22:32) First-mover advantage in marketplaces

(23:21) Common mistakes marketplace founders make

(24:22) Sourcing high-quality deal flow for marketplaces

(25:47) Portfolio construction strategy at Yonder

(28:06) Investment return criteria

(30:08) Biggest learning from investing in startups

(32:00) Rapid fire round begins

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James Keston is the owner of USL soccer team Orange County SC.

The Californian club, which plays in the US second tier, is renowned for its trailblazing nature on and off the field - they are renowned for their player development and have sent more players to Europe than any other American team in recent seasons. They won the championship in 2021 and consistently compete on the field with this youth-development-focused model.

Off the field they have many innovative commercial deals, and recently completed a US fan fundraise initiative that was very successful, they also launched one for the UK market too.

In this episode we talk about -

• What made James buy a soccer team?

• How does the club make money?

• What are his return expectations from the investment?

• The big opportunity in the player transfer market

• Importance of management in sports team's success

& lots more

Timestamps:

(00:00) Introduction to James Keston and Orange County SC

(03:30) James' background and how he purchased Orange County SC in 2016

(06:07) Restructuring the team after acquisition

(08:34) Player development approach

(11:17) Club revenue streams

(13:21) Differences between owning a team in MLS vs USL

(15:37) Expected returns and investment in a sports team

(19:15) Motivations for owning a sports team

(20:54) 2020-2021 championship season

(23:22) Importance of management in sports team success

(25:03) Coaching decisions and hiring process

(29:10) Long-term goals for Orange County SC

(31:29) Potential MLS ambitions

(33:09) Closing remarks and ownership rounds

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Orange County SC website -https://orangecountysoccer.com

UK fundraiser -https://europe.republic.com/orange-county-sc

Orange County SC on Instagram -https://www.instagram.com/orangecountysoccer/

Orange County SC on LinkedIn -https://www.linkedin.com/company/orangecountysc

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Salvatore Buscemi is the Co-founder & Managing Partner at Brahmin Partners where he works with the 0.001% of wealthy families, guiding them to opportunities that many cannot access due to a lack of buy-side networks.

Salvatore has managed money successfully for almost 20 years through the creation of multiple portfolios into various cross-asset platforms

Salvatore is also a 3X published author. He has graciously offered to send a copy of his book to our listeners if you write to him.

In this episode, we talk about -

• How the top 0.001% invest?

• What are statement assets?

• What makes alternative investment appealing to ultra high net worth families?

• How impact investing is reshaping priorities of wealthy families

• Importance of networking & influence in getting into high quality deals

& lots more

Timestamps:

(00:00) Introduction to Salvatore Buscemi and Brahmin Partners

(03:34) How ultra high net worth families preserve wealth across generations

(04:40) Statement assets and investment strategies of the top 0.001%

(07:11) Why most families lose their wealth by the third generation

(08:24) Appeal of alternative investments for ultra high net worth families

(10:05) Impact investing and reshaping priorities of wealthy families

(13:02) Building and maintaining high net worth networks

(14:05) Legacy building and succession planning

(16:07) Reputation and trust in investment decisions

(17:55) Role of family governance in maintaining financial stability

(19:28) Preparing the next generation to handle wealth responsibly

(20:28) Unique advantages of private investment clubs and societies

(21:59) Brahmin Partners' approach to investing

(23:17) Perspective on family office investing

(24:47) Common mistakes family offices make

(26:30) Investment strategies in the current interest rate environment

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Brahmin Partners website - https://brahminpartners.com/

Salvatore's email - sal@brahminpartners.com

Salvatore on LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/salvatore-buscemi

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Manish Patel is the Founder of Nava Ventures. Manish has 14+ years of experience in venture capital, helping startups secure Series A funding. He also led product teams at Google and teaches design thinking at Stanford.

In this episode we talk about -

• Manish's story and how he got into investing

• The investment thesis at Nava Ventures

• How to apply design thinking to build great products?

• What makes a company Series A worthy?

• His biggest learning investing in startups over the years

& lots more

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John Messervey is an organization behavior consultant who advises high wealth families throughout the United States and overseas. Among the earliest family business/wealth consultants, John has consulted with more than 400 families throughout the U.S., Europe, and Asia since 1985. He often guides families, owners and managers through very difficult conversations and is known for his consultations with very complex family challenges.

In this episode, we talk about:

• Key challenges wealthy families are facing today

• How is the new generation different from the previous generations in wealth management?

• Why it's so important to tell the family wealth creation story to the new generation?

• How do wealthy families do parenting right?

• How important is marriage in wealth growth and continuity?

• Why he actively recommends pre-nupital aggreement in marriages?

• How should families approach dispute resolution?

• What do high performing, multi-generation family offices get right?

& lots more

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John Messervey's Website - https://www.privatefamilyadvisor.com/

John on LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/john-messervey-5219778

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Kevin Jiang is the Co-Founder and Managing Partner at Mangusta Capital, a venture capital firm investing in Consumer and Vertical AI businesses shaping the future.

Prior to starting Mangusta Capital, Kevin was part of the founding investment team at Softbank Vision Fund, leading the coverage of Software and Logistics growth equity investments in North America.

In this episode we talk about -

• Kevin's story and why he started Mangusta Capital

• Why he chose to focus on vertical AI startups

• How he got connected with the Del Vecchio family which then made the $50M anchor LP commitment in Mangusta Capital fund 1

• How will AI change the world we live in?

• Is AI a threat to knowledge workers?

• What qualities make founders win big?

& lots more

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Mangusta Capital website - https://www.mangustacap.com/

Kevin on LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/jiangkevin

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Andy Mitchell is the CEO and Managing Director of Lega Serie A USA. Based in New York, Andy is a former Facebook tech executive heading up Serie A's efforts in North America. Nine of the 20 teams in Lega Serie A are now American-owned, and there's a great deal of focus on the US as a market from a sporting and commercial perspective.

In this episode we talk about -

• The significance of Lega Serie A

• Growth strategies they are implementing to grow Lega Serie A in the North American region

• Why is soccer not a popular sport in the US and how it's gaining popularity

• What is the business appeal for US businessmen to buy a team in Lega Serie A

• How does the league make money

• Preparations for the 2026 world cup

& lots more

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Lega Serie A website - https://www.legaseriea.it/en

Lega Serie A on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/seriea_northamerica/?hl=en

Lega Serie A newsletter - https://www.calcioweekly.com/

Andy Mitchell on Linkedin - https://www.linkedin.com/in/andymitchell1/

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Caroline Winnett is the Executive Director at Berkeley SkyDeck, a startup accelerator working with startups from across the world. SkyDeck offers all the benefits of a traditional accelerator along with the vast resources of the world’s number one ranked public university.

Formed as a partnership between UC Berkeley’s Haas School of Business, the College of Engineering, and the Office of the Vice Chancellor for Research, SkyDeck offers a powerful environment for startups to grow and launch.

In this episode, we talk about:

• What is the Skydeck fund?

• Why was the Skydeck accelerator founded?

• How is the program structured, and on what all fronts does it try to help the company?

• Who can apply to be a part of the SkyDeck accelerator?

• What does it take to build and keep the reputation of the world number one public university?

• How does the accelerator benefit UC Berkeley, the institution?

• The significance behind the name "SkyDeck"

• Should VCs use the name of the school a founder has attended, as a criteria for evaluating a startup worthiness for funding?

• What's the DEI approach at Skydeck?

& lots more

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Berkeley SkyDeck website - https://skydeck.berkeley.edu/

Berkeley SkyDeck on LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/company/skydeck-berkeley/

Caroline Winnett on Medium - https://carolinewinnett.medium.com/

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Michael Wallach is a Vice President at Levy Family Office, a single-family office that invests directly in companies and funds across sectors, stages, and regions.

In this episode, we talk about -

• The Levy Family Office, and their investment strategy

• Importance of value alignment for family offices

• What key things do they look for in General Partners?

• Their portfolio construction strategy at Levy SFO

• How they bring structure to family office investing

• How they decide when to exit an investment when they can stay invested as long as they like

& lots more

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Michael Wallach on LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/mike-wallach-8b75291

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Anurag Chandra is a board trustee at San Jose Federated City Employees Retirement System (FCERS), and chair of the investment committee. Anurag is also the CIO of a single family office where he is managing their liquid and illiquid portfolio, while running a venture studio.

In this episode, we talk about -

• How different is the approach to asset allocation at institutional funds versus a single family office

• How do pension funds allocate to venture capital asset class

• What's the role of a board trustee in a pension fund

• How should fund managers build relationships with institutional limited partners

• Some common mistakes GPs should avoid while fundraising

• Why he is extremely bullish on India

• His biggest learning investing & allocating over the years

& lots more

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Anurag Chandra on LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/anchandra

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Matt Curtolo has nearly two decades of experience as an investor and allocator in private markets. He has overseen hundreds of general partner relationships and was responsible for over $5 billion in commitments.

In this episode, we talk about:

• Matt's story and how he started investing

• The different types of institutional LPs and their approach to venture capital allocation

• Why LPs need to keep deploying into venture capital asset class especially during downcycles

• How should emerging managers approach fundraising

• Common mistakes GPs make while fundraising

• How should GPs think of generating DPI in a fund

• Key metrics every GP should track

& lots more

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Matt Curtolo on LinkedIn -

https://www.linkedin.com/in/matt-curtolo-caia

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Alexandra Vidyuk is a Partner at Beyond Earth Ventures, a Venture Partner at Aloniq, and Founder of Space Ambition. Alexandra is deeply passionate about DeepTech and scientific evolution.

Here are the topics we covered:

• What SpaceTech/DeepTech opportunities is she most excited about?

• What are the major hurdles in colonizing Mars?

• Space Tourism: Will we in our lifetimes be able to space travel to see different planets, asteroids, galaxies?- Can Space Travel reverse ageing?

• How do we minimize carbon emissions in SpaceTech?

• How does she segment the SpaceTech landscape?

She also gives us a view into future of SpaceTech in the next 10, 30, 50 years

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Beyond Earth Technologies - https://beyondearth.tech/

Alexandra Vidyuk on LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/alexandrausynina

Space Ambition Substack - https://spaceambition.substack.com/

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Andrew Haughian is a General Partner at Pangaea Ventures. Andrew joined Pangaea Ventures in 2006. His core expertise lies in helping companies navigate the early-growth stage of their development as they build high-performance teams, cultivate a culture of excellence, and nail product-partner-market fit.

In this episode, we talk about -

• How has the Hardtech ecosystem evolved over the past 2 decades?

• Their investment plan for the new $85 million fund V

• How should Hardtech founders approach product market fit?

• Some exciting Hardtech companies they have backed

• Why they invest at the commercialization stage

• Common mistakes Hardtech founders make

& lots more

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Albert Azout is a Co-founder & Managing Partner at Level Ventures, a fund of funds investing in venture capital fund managers & entrepreneurs building at the intersection of science & technology.

In this episode, we talk about -

• The investment thesis at Level Ventures

• What they look for in fund managers

• Common mistakes GPs make while fundraising

• How Fund of Funds can generate top quartile VC returns

• How co-investments are a great way to generate cash flow in a fund of funds

• What are the most important traits in successful GPs

& lots more

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Julia Gudish Krieger is a Managing Partner at Pari-Passu Venture Partners. Julia is an experienced venture capital investor and technology start up founder. Previously Julia was an investor at Insight Partners, where she invested over $100M in marketplace and SaaS companies globally.

In this episode, we talk about -

• The investment thesis at Pari-Passu Venture Partners

• How the Pari-Passu investor app enables accredited investors to get access to top deals

• What does it take for a startup to succeed

• How the Pari-Passu network helps portfolio companies succeed

• One thing Julia would like to change about venture capital

& lots more

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Dhruv Dhanraj Bahl is the founder & Managing Partner at Eternal Capital, an India-focused early-stage fund. Dhruv was previously CBO of merchant lending at Bharatpe, and had leadership stints at Paytm & Airtel Payments Bank.

In this episode, we talk about -

• Dhruv's story and how he started investing

• Dhruv shares his experience being an LP in VC funds vs doing direct investments

• The different stages of a startup

• How should founders approach early-PMF

• Why he is extremely bullish on the India opportunity

• His biggest learning investing in startups

& lots more

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Eternal Capital website - https://www.eternalcapital.vc/

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Bill Baumel is Managing Director at Ohio Innovation Fund. He is a seasoned venture capitalist who spent more than 20 years investing in Silicon Valley before returning to his home state to found the Ohio Innovation Fund in 2016.

His investment areas include SaaS, big data, cybersecurity, and medtech, and his past investments have resulted in 5 IPOs and 15 major acquisitions. Bill has been recognized as one of the Venture 100 Top VCs based on exits.

In this episode, we talk about:

• Bill's story and how he started investing

• Why he moved from Silicon Valley to Ohio

• How has the Ohio startup ecosystem evolved over the years

• How he evaluates startup deals

• Having a very hands-on approach to helping portfolio companies succeed

• Perceived impact of recent Fed's rate cuts on venture capital

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Marc Cohen is a Partner at unbundled vc. He is a two-time Al operator turned VC investor with a 1.98x multiple and 54% IRR. He did his Masters in AI in the year 2001 from the University of Sussex. He also co-created the world's best poker Al before DeepMind existed.

In this episode, we talk about:

• Marc's story and how he started investing

• How to separate signal from noise in the AI hype?

• How Marc uses ChatGPT to get things done

• Some exciting portfolio companies he has backed

& lots more

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Ben Borodach, is the Co-founder and CEO of april, the AI-driven tax filer embedded in 20+ fintechs. In under two years, april has successfully launched in all 50 states as an embedded tax technology, forging partnerships with over 20 fintech leaders, including Gusto and Acorns.In this episode, we talk about -- Why did Ben choose to build april?- How did april get its first few customers?- Their approach to hiring- Fundraising advice for founders& lots moreLinks:⭐ Sponsored by Podcast10x - Podcasting agency for VCs - https://podcast10x.comapril website - https://getapril.com/Follow Ben on LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/benborodach🎙️ Hosted by Prashant ChoubeyFollow Prashant on X - https://x.com/ChoubeySahabFollow Prashant on LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/choubeysahabFor sponsorship or guest appearance requests, write to prashantchoubey3@gmail.comSubscribe to VC10X on Youtube, Spotify, Apple Podcasts.

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Scott Van den Berg is the founder & General Partner of Hotstart VC, a venture capital fund that invests in celebrity-led brands.

In this episode, we talk about -

• What are celebrity-led brands?

• What edge do celebrity-led brands have over traditional startups?

• Why celebrities are starting their own brands?

• Some popular celebrity-led brand success & failure stories

• How they evaluate a celebrity led brand for investment?

• The impact celebrity-led brands have on the wealth of the celebrity

& lots more

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Ryan Austin is the CEO of Arondight Advisors, where he leverages his network of family offices to connect startup founders & fund managers with the right people to fund their business.

In this episode, we talk about -

• How Ryan built relationships with family offices?

• The $84 trillion wealth transfer

• How is the new generation different from the previous generation in managing family assets

• Why family offices are a great source of patient capital for startups?

• What do family offices look for in businesses?

& lots more

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Jonathan Lacoste is the founder & General Partner at SpaceVC investing in pre-seed frontier tech startups. SpaceVC has recently closed a 22.5 Million fund II.

In this episode, we talk about -

• The new fund with an expanded focus on frontier tech

• Fundraising learnings from raising fund 2

• Some breakout companies from fund 1

• Exciting opportunities in frontier tech

• SpaceX Vs Boeing in bringing back astronauts

• Biggest learning investing in startups

& lots more

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Isaac Richard III is an entrepreneur and CEO of Mavros Capital, a fully integrated multi-family office with the mission to shape the future of how significant wealth is managed, how capital is deployed and how legacies are extended across generations.

In this episode, we talk about -

• What are multi-family offices and how are they different from single family offices?

• What all services do multi-family offices offer?

• What all asset classes are multi-family offices interested in?

• What mistakes most families make in managing wealth?

• How do more families optimize for succession and build a multi-generation family office?

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Gili is a co-founder and Managing Partner at ICI Fund. Gili’s vision is to transform critical industries with AI tech solutions led by Israeli founders.

In this episode, we talk about -

• Gili's story and how she started investing

• How has the ICI fund evolved overtime?

• What does she look for in a business while evaluating an investment opportunity?

• Perspective on the Israeli startup ecosystem currently

• How they help Isareli founders get access to the US markets?

& lots more

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Justin Pollack is the Managing Director, Private Funds Group at PineBridge Investments. PineBridge Investments is a private equity firm managing over $150 billion in AUM. Justin is responsible for oversight of the global investment program of the Private Funds Group.

In this episode, we talk about -

• What is private equity?

• What are the different types of deals that private equity firms do?

• How different is private equity from venture capital?

• How do PE firms evaluate businesses?

• What are leveraged buyouts?

• How do private equity firms operate?

• Portfolio construction approach at PE firms

& lots more

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Aakash Kumar is a Managing Director at Z47 & DeVC. Aakash likes to partner with founders in that early stage to enable them to generate maximum momentum.

In the past, as an active angel investor, he has enabled 100+ founders to start and build compelling businesses.

In this episode, we talk about -

• Aakash's operator experience at companies like Housing(dot)com & Hotstar

• The investment thesis at Z47

• Why did they rebrand from Matrix Partners to Z47?

• The thinking behind investing in companies like Ola Electric, Razorpay, OfBusiness in the early stages?

• The massive India opportunity

• Common mistakes founders make in the early stages of the business

& lots more

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Z47 - https://www.z47.com/

DeVC - https://www.devc.com/

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Mitchell is an early-stage investor, technical startup founder, and former senior government official.

As the Founder and General Partner of Futureland Ventures, Mitchell invests in transformative AI and deep tech startups. Futureland has been investing in visionary founders building novel solutions for difficult problems such as compute, supply chain, climate change, transportation, IoT, and robotics.

In this episode, we talk about -

• Mitchell's story and how he started investing

• How Mitchell's past experience in government and policy gives him an edge in spotting opportunities early

• Their focus on AI & Deep tech startups

• How does the government think about technology policies that foster innovation

• How Futureland gets allocation in competitive deals

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Rob Liu is the founder of Athena VC, where he is aiming to help 500 founders from developing countries start their businesses by matching their salaries for 6 months.

Rob is also the founder of ContactOut, a bootstrapped email prospecting tool, which has made over $10 million in revenue.

In this episode, we talk about -

• What is Athena VC?

• How they are matching salaries to back high-potential folks to start companies

• What they look for in candidates while evaluating them for the program

• How they help founders find the right thing to work on

• How is the Athena VC program structured?

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Elena Itskovich is a Founding GP at Nest Catalyst. She is a scientist turned investor and is investing in scientists turned founders who are building Life Sciences startups.

In this episode, we talk about -

• Elena's story and how she started investing

• Do scientists make good founders?

• The investment thesis at Nest Catalyst

• Are scientists naturally good at business or does that require some training?

• Some exciting portfolio companies

& lots more

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Eleanor Kaye is the Managing Director of the Newton Venture Program. Newton is a joint venture between LocalGlobeVC and London Business School.

Their mission is to ensure that the next generation of investors represents the world we live in. To do this, they provide executive education programmes to help people from under-represented backgrounds access or accelerate careers in VC.

To date, over 3,000 people from over 48 different countries have been through their programmes.

In this episode, we talk about -

• Eleanor's learnings from her stint at Palantir and the move to Newton Venture Program

• What is the Newton Venture Program?

• The current state of diversity in venture capital

• Who can apply for the program?

• How is the program structured, and what all will be covered?

• What are the benefits of the program?

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Siddharth Singhai is the chief investment officer and portfolio manager of Ironhold Capital, a global value-based hedge fund. Ironhold Capital delivers opportunities on a global scale in regions that are often poorly understood and widely overlooked by Wall Street counterparts.

In this episode, we talk about -

• What are Hedge Funds?

• How are Hedge Funds different from Venture Capital & Private Equity?

• What are the benefits of investing in Hedge Funds?

• What are the risk/return profile for Hedge Funds?

• The different approaches to Hedge Fund investing

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Tom Waterhouse is the founder of WaterhouseVC.com, a wholesale fund that specializes in investments in the gaming/wagering industry.Tom comes from a long line of bookmakers dating back four generations. The Waterhouse family has been at the forefront of the wagering industry for over 100 years.In this episode, we talk about -- How does the gambling industry work?- How does the money flow in the gambling industry?- Regulations in the gambling industry- The tech side of gambling- 3 pillars of asset management at Waterhouse VC& lots moreLinks:⭐ Sponsored by Podcast10x - Podcasting agency for VCs - https://podcast10x.comFollow Tom on LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/tom-waterhouse-a2630132Waterhouse VC website - waterhousevc.com🎙️ Hosted by Prashant ChoubeyFollow Prashant on X - https://x.com/ChoubeySahabFollow Prashant on LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/choubeysahabFor sponsorship or guest appearance requests, write to prashantchoubey3@gmail.comSubscribe to VC10X on Youtube - ⁠https://youtube.com/@vc10xVC10X is available on Spotify, Apple Podcasts & YouTube

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Jenny Fielding is Co-founder & Managing Partner at Everywhere Ventures, a pre-seed focused venture firm investing around the world. Prior to co-founding Everywhere, Jenny was the Managing Director at Techstars for 7.5 years where she led investments into companies that now have a market cap of over $10B.

In this episode, we talk about -

• Jenny's story and how she started investing

• Why Everywhere Ventures has a global investment focus

• How community is the life-blood of Everywhere Ventures

• Tips on how to build and nurture a founder community

• Importance of personal branding for VCs

• How they source high-quality startups from around the world at the earliest stages

& lots more

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Tony Meadows is a Partner at Sinefine, an investment platform backing female led/co-led VC firms. Before joining Sinefine, Tony held the position of Portfolio Manager for a $70 billion pension fund called Pennsylvania Public School Employees Retirement System or PSERS in short. His responsibilities included overseeing a mature portfolio of private equity investments and participating in advisory board meetings.

In this episode, Tony shares:

• His story of transitioning from managing an institutional fund to Sinefine, backing female GPs

• How do big institutional LPs think about the venture capital asset class?

• How can GPs build relationships with institutional LPs?

• How much % allocation does venture capital get from an institutional fund?

• Why do institutional LPs prefer brand name funds?

• Why consistency is very important for LPs deploying into VC asset class

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Rishabh Goel is the Co-Founder and CEO of Credgenics, a tech-enabled debt resolution platform working with 100+ banking and NBFC clients like HDFC, ICICI, Mahindra Finance, etc with an overall loan book touching $60 billion.

In this episode, we talk about -

• Rishabh's journey from IIT to starting Credgenics
• Why did he choose to solve the problem of debt collection?
• How did they think about Go-To-Market in the early days of the business?
• How they got their first banking client?
• How did they identify Product Market Fit?
• Scaling culture as the company grows

& lots more

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Credgenics website - https://www.credgenics.com/

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Kate Nevin is President of TSWII Capital Advisors and Portfolio Manager for both TSWII and TSWS focused on investments in hedge funds, venture capital and other alternative strategies.

Her career has spanned more than two decades, beginning as an analyst in New York City in the early 2000’s with Lehman Brothers. After marrying and relocating to Charleston, SC, Kate joined TSW where she has been actively managing portfolios for over twenty years.

In this episode, we talk about -

• Kate's story and how she started investing

• Having a multi-asset class investing approach at TSWII

• Managing liquidity and long term investments within the portfolio

• How investments in the next 30 years will be done differently than the past 30 years

• Investing into diverse GP teams with atleast 50% female GPs

• Advice for female fund managers

& lots more

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Sarah Antor is a Founding GP at Helena Capital. Helena Capital is a lead investor into female-founded/led tech businesses ripe to scale globally and raising their Series B+ round. The $200m inaugural HCP Growth Fund I is focused on Deep Tech, Fintech, and Impact in Europe and the US.In this episode, we talk about -- How investing in female founders returns 2x as compared to investing in an all-male team- How investing in late-stage female founders helps Helena Capital derisk the investment- Is there a bias against female founders when it comes to venture capital investing- Why more VCs need to start looking out for and investing in female-led startups- Tracking female founders right from pre-seed stage even though Helena Capital only invests at Series B & beyond- Potential exit patways & timeline for portfolio companies& lots moreLinks:⭐ Sponsored by Podcast10x - Podcasting agency for VCs - https://podcast10x.comHelena Capital website - https//helenacapital.vcReachout at team@helenacapital.vcFollow Helena Capital on LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/company/helenacapital/Follow Sarah Antor on LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/sarahantor🎙️ Hosted by Prashant ChoubeyFollow Prashant on X - https://x.com/ChoubeySahabFollow Prashant on LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/choubeysahabEmail - prashantchoubey3@gmail.comSubscribe to VC10X on Youtube - ⁠https://youtube.com/@vc10xVC10X is available on Spotify, Apple Podcasts & YouTube.

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Victoria Palatnik is a Managing Partner at Raw Ventures, a premier venture capital firm investing in exceptional startups and talented teams. With a distinguished career as a three-time CEO, founder, board member, and super angel, Victoria has built an impressive track record in digital media, EduTech, HealthTech, and big data sectors.In this episode, we talk about -- Victoria's story & how she started investing- What's the investment thesis at Raw Ventures- What's more important: founders or idea?- The mediatech landscape- Some exciting portfolio companies& lots moreLinks :⭐ Sponsored by Podcast10x - Podcasting agency for VCs - https://podcast10x.comRaw Ventures website - https://www.rawventures.com/Follow Victoria on LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/victoria-palatnik🎙️ Hosted by Prashant ChoubeyFollow Prashant on X - https://x.com/ChoubeySahabFollow Prashant on LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/choubeysahabEmail - prashantchoubey3@gmail.comSubscribe to VC10X on Youtube - ⁠https://youtube.com/@vc10xVC10X is available on Spotify, Apple Podcasts & YouTube.

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Chris Rizik is the Managing Partner of Renaissance Venture Capital, a first-of-its-kind fund of funds formed by a consortium of Fortune 1000 and major private corporations. Renaissance works to attract capital to Midwest-based startups, and to strategically connect venture capital funds and start-up companies with major corporations looking for innovation.

In this episode, Chris shares -

• Insights from his two decades of experience investing into VC funds

• What do they look for in VC funds?

• How it's much harder to raise a VC fund in the current environment

• What's the biggest determinant of success in VC funds

• Importance of standing out for GPs trying to approach limited partners

& lots more

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Avik Ashar has been building or investing in businesses for the past 12 years. He is currently a Principal @ Artha Venture Fund, focused on early-stage investments (seed - series A) in India.

He previously ran a single-family office for the Sutariya family, based in Bombay, investing across India & SEA and scaled Zilingo across 5 geographies, $100mn P&L responsibility with a team of 60, and raised $280mn for the business. He also founded a SaaS startup in the auto insurance space (exited).In this episode, we talk about -- How Artha prefers a "Company friendly" approach and not a "Founder friendly" approach as a VC- How family offices, angel investors, and VCs use different lenses to look at prospective investments- How Artha's term sheet is different from others- Portfolio construction approach at Artha& lots moreLinks:⭐ Sponsored by Podcast10x - Podcasting agency for VCs - https://podcast10x.comArtha Venture Fund - https://artha.vc/Avik Ashar on LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/avik-ashar-70821b16🎙️ Hosted by Prashant ChoubeyFollow Prashant on X - https://x.com/ChoubeySahabFollow Prashant on LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/choubeysahabEmail - prashantchoubey3@gmail.comSubscribe to VC10X on Youtube - ⁠https://youtube.com/@vc10xVC10X is available on Spotify, Apple Podcasts & YouTube.

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Cintia Mano is the CEO of COREangels, a global community of angel investors investing in early-stage startups through portfolio funds. Founded in 2019, COREangels enables first-time angels to take a less risky step, and experienced angels to enjoy a more convenient and fulfilling journey, guided and supported by fund leaders dedicated to the role.In this episode, we talk about -- What are angel funds?- How are angel funds different from angel syndicates and VC funds?- How angel funds are great way to start angel investing for new investors- Who should and should not angel invest- How COREangels facilitates angel funds across the world& lots moreLinks:⭐ Sponsored by Podcast10x - Podcasting agency for VCs - https://podcast10x.comCOREangels website - https://www.coreangels.com/Follow Cintia on LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/cintiamano🎙️ Hosted by Prashant ChoubeyFollow Prashant on X - https://x.com/ChoubeySahabFollow Prashant on LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/choubeysahabEmail - prashantchoubey3@gmail.comSubscribe to VC10X on Youtube - ⁠https://youtube.com/@vc10xVC10X is available on Spotify, Apple Podcasts & YouTube.

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Peter Livingston is the Founder and GP of Unpopular Ventures and has invested over $50 million in 300+ startups across the world, including notable startups like Jeeves, Zepto, and more.

In this episode, Peter shares -

• How they're "unpopular" among Limited Partners

• Some bold observations about Limited Partners from their fundraising efforts

• How not having a thesis is a moat for Unpopular Ventures

• How LPs don't really want the best returns

• Unpopular Ventures performance metrics and compares it to industry standards

• The power of compounding in venture capital

& lots moreLinks:

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Ronald Diamond is the Founder & Chairman of Diamond Wealth. He is a longtime investor and entrepreneur. He invests alongside 100 Family Offices ranging in size from $250 million to $30 billion. Diamond Wealth invests in private markets (private equity, venture capital, real estate).In this episode, we talk about -- What is Diamond Wealth?- How do family offices approach investments into alternative asset classes?- What percentage allocation do private equity & venture capital get in family office wealth?- How family office capital will surpass private equity, venture capital & hedge funds combined- How family offices can provide "Patient" capital that venture capital or private equity cannot- How family offices can give a serious competition to private equity& lots moreLinks:⭐ Sponsored by Podcast10x - Podcasting agency for VCs - https://podcast10x.comDiamond Wealth - https://www.diamondwealthstrategies.com/Ronald Diamond on LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/ronalddiamondFamily Office World Podcast - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/family-office-world/id1486892616🎙️ Hosted by Prashant ChoubeyFollow Prashant on X - https://x.com/ChoubeySahabFollow Prashant on LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/choubeysahabEmail - prashantchoubey3@gmail.comSubscribe to VC10X on Youtube - ⁠https://youtube.com/@vc10xVC10X is available on Spotify, Apple Podcasts & YouTube.

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Adriana Tortajada is the CEO & Managing Partner at 1200 VC, an Early-Stage investment platform that invests in fund managers and founders shaping the future of humanity. Its focus is on seeking transformative technologies and regional value creation, which will accelerate a positive impact on the planet and society.

She is a pioneer in the venture capital industry across Mexico and Latin America, and a Kauffman Fellow, Adriana has managed $1B+ in Fund investments as well as bringing 20+ years of experience empowering the venture capital ecosystem.

We talk about:- Unique hybrid model of investing - What they look for in GPs- How long it takes to make an LP commitment after the first meeting?- Do spinouts make good fund managers?- How should fund managers think about sizing the fund- Promising VC scale returns- Perspective on the current exit market

& lots more

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Bradley Tusk is a venture capitalist, political strategist, philanthropist and writer.

He is the CEO and co-founder of Tusk Venture Partners, the world’s first venture capital fund that invests solely in early stage startups in highly regulated industries

In this episode we talk about -

• How Bradley helped Uber get legalized across United States of America

• Their investment thesis of investing in highly regulated industries

• How they manage risk within the portfolio

• How should early-stage startups ascertain and manage regulatory risks with their business

& lots more

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Bradley on LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/btusk

Bradley's website - https://www.bradleytusk.com/

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Michael Downing is the Founding Partner at MDSV Capital. MDSV invests in emerging fund managers and in outlier companies.In this episode, we talk about -- Michael's story and why he started MDSV Capital?- What he looks for in emerging fund managers- Why he thinks it's a bad idea to have a reserve for emerging funds- How does he define an outlier company?- What is a good target size for fund 1?- How GPs don't really need LPs to start investing in startups?- Portfolio construction approach at MDSV Capital& lots moreLinks:⭐ Sponsored by Podcast10x - Podcasting agency for VCs - https://podcast10x.comMDSV Capital - https://www.mdsv.vc/Promontory - https://www.thepromontory.io/Follow Michael on LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/michaeldowningFollow Michael on X - https://x.com/michaeldowning🎙️ Hosted by Prashant ChoubeyFollow Prashant on X - https://x.com/ChoubeySahabFollow Prashant on LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/choubeysahabEmail - prashantchoubey3@gmail.comSubscribe to VC10X on Youtube - ⁠https://youtube.com/@vc10xVC10X is available on Spotify, Apple Podcasts & YouTube.

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Daniel Lloreda is the Co-Founder and General Partner of cross-border fund HTwenty Capital. They've operations in the US and LATAM region investing in early-stage technology companies in the B2B Marketplaces and B2B Enterprise SaaS IT verticals.In this episode we talk about -- Investment thesis at HTwenty Capital- How they're bridging the LATAM & US startup ecosystems?- The differences in the US & LATAM market- Exciting trends they're seeing right now- Reserve strategy at HTwenty Capital& lots moreLinks:⭐ Sponsored by Podcast10x - Podcasting agency for VCs - https://podcast10x.comHTwenty Capital - https://www.linkedin.com/company/htwenty/Daniel Lloreda on LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/daniellloredaDaniel Lloreda on X - https://x.com/DanielLloreda3🎙️ Hosted by Prashant ChoubeyFollow Prashant on X - https://x.com/ChoubeySahabFollow Prashant on LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/choubeysahabEmail - prashantchoubey3@gmail.comSubscribe to VC10X on Youtube - ⁠https://youtube.com/@vc10xVC10X is available on Spotify, Apple Podcasts & YouTube.

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Amit is founder of 77 Capital - an early stage fund investing in Fintech and other startups. He was earlier the Country Head, India & Vice-President at Prove. He was the Founder of MEDICI that was acquired by Prove. He is consistently rated as both Global and Asia Top 100 experts in FinTech by various agencies.- Amit's story and how he started investing?- How do they map our the fintech landscape?- What are the saturated and unsaturated segment in the Indian fintech space?- SME IPOs and how it's a great option for B2B startups to explore- How hard is it to sell to banks?- Mistakes that fintech founders should avoid making- How Amit's past experience as a fintech founder comes in handy in helping founders& moreLinks:⭐ Sponsored by Podcast10x - https://podcast10x.com - Podcasting agency for VCs77 Capital - https://77.capital/Follow Amit on LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/amitpaymentsFollow Amit on X - https://x.com/amitTwitr🎙️ Hosted by Prashant ChoubeyFollow Prashant on X - https://x.com/ChoubeySahabFollow Prashant on LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/choubeysahabEmail - prashantchoubey3@gmail.comSubscribe to VC10X on Youtube - ⁠https://youtube.com/@vc10xVC10X is available on Spotify, Apple Podcasts & YouTube.

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Jessica Schaefer is the founder of Bevel, a trailblazing communications firm representing clients managing over $500 Billion in assets under management.In 2023, Jessica secured a landmark deal with the acquisition of Bevel by Avenue Z.We talk about -- Jessica’s story & the journey of building Bevel- How they acquired their first customers and scaled the business?- What does it take to acquire high-profile clients like Greycroft, Acorns, etc?- Is there a “Product-Market fit” equivalent for agencies?- Getting an exit - the process, negotiation, how long it takes to close the deal, and handing over the business.- When is the right time for a business to look for an exit & what exit multiples can be considered for agency businesses?- The aftermath of an exit- What’s next for Jessica?& lots moreLinks:⭐ Sponsored by Podcast10x - Podcasting agency for VCs - https://www.podcast10x.com/Follow Jessica on LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/jessica-schaefer-85196528🎙️ Hosted by Prashant ChoubeyFollow Prashant on X - https://x.com/ChoubeySahabFollow Prashant on LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/choubeysahabEmail - prashantchoubey3@gmail.comSubscribe to VC10X on Youtube - ⁠https://youtube.com/@VC10XVC10X is available on Spotify, Apple Podcasts & YouTube.

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Ash Arora is the youngest Partner at LocalGlobe, a VC fund ranked #1 early-stage fund in EMEA and #3 globally after Sequoia and Accel.Previously, Ash was the investment lead for $100Mn Polygon Ventures Fund I with LPs such as Softbank, Lightspeed, Tiger, etcIn this episode, we cover -- A sane introduction to the world of blockchain & crypto- Is Blockchain a vitamin or a pain killer?- What's the path to widespread adoption- Is regulation a good thing for blockchain?- What is DeFi?- Impact of volatility in crypto, and frauds by FTX- Diligence process to vet blockchain startupsLinks:⭐ Sponsored by Podcast10x - Podcasting agency for VCs - https://podcast10x.comLocalGlobe website - https://localglobe.vc/Follow Ash on LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/aashima-aroraFollow Ash on X - https://x.com/0xashesonchain🎙️ Hosted by Prashant ChoubeyFollow Prashant on X - https://x.com/ChoubeySahabFollow Prashant on LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/choubeysahabEmail - prashantchoubey3@gmail.comSubscribe to VC10X on Youtube - ⁠https://youtube.com/@vc10xVC10X is available on Spotify, Apple Podcasts & YouTube.

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We often hear stories of startups exiting for millions of dollars. There are TechCrunch articles written about it and LinkedIn posts with 100s of likes on it. But something that doesn't get covered is what a founder goes through when their company is going through an exit.
That's exactly what we plan to cover today with Anastasia Koroleva is a 4X exited founder and host of the Exit Paradox podcast.
In this episode, we talk about -
- Anastasia's story and about her 4 exited businesses
- When should founders think about exiting the business?
- How much of the business to sell?
- The post-exit crisis faced by founders
- How to handle the sudden flood of liquid wealth after an exit?
- How freedom is a scary thing?
- Should exiting the business be the ultimate goal for founders?
& lots more
This episode is filled with wisdom for all founders on the important topic of exits. This episode can single-handedly save years and millions for founders.Links:

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Pablo Srugo is a Partner at Mistral, investing in Seed stage startups. Prior to Mistral, Pablo was the co-founder and COO of Gymtrack, a VC-backed startup in the FitTech space. Pablo also hosts The Product Market Fit Show where he discusses how popular companies found Product Market Fit.In this episode, we talk about -- How Pablo almost became a millionaire by 25, but instead went bankrupt?- How he helps companies find real Product Market Fit and not fake growth numbers?- What are the 5 steps to Product Market Fit?- Importance of staying lean until Product Market Fit is achieved- How should startups navigate the increased focus on profitability?& lots moreLinks:⭐ Sponsored by Podcast10x - Podcasting agency for VCs - https://www.podcast10x.com/Mistral - https://mistral.vc/Pablo Srugo on LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/pablosrugoA Product Market Fit Show - https://pmfshow.buzzsprout.com/🎙️ Hosted by Prashant ChoubeyFollow Prashant on X - https://x.com/ChoubeySahabFollow Prashant on LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/choubeysahabEmail - prashantchoubey3@gmail.comSubscribe to VC10X on Youtube - ⁠https://youtube.com/@vc10xVC10X is available on Spotify, Apple Podcasts & YouTube.

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Jesse Marble is the founder & Partner at Wildwood Ventures. Jesse works across all of Wildwood including growth, founder sourcing, advising, and investor relations.Prior to Wildwood, he was CEO of Magneti, an award-winning growth marketing firm he bootstrapped, scaled, and exited.In this episode, we talk about -

• Jesse's story and how he started investing- Investing in outdoor & wellness sector- How big is the wellness market?- What they look for in companies they want to back?- How they help portfolio companies succeed?& lots more..Links:⭐ Sponsored by Podcast10x - Podcasting agency for VCs - https://podcast10x.comWildwood Ventures - https://wildwood.vc/Follow Wildwood Ventures on LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/company/wildwoodventures/Follow Jesse on LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/jessemarble🎙️ Hosted by Prashant ChoubeyFollow Prashant on X - https://x.com/ChoubeySahabFollow Prashant on LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/choubeysahabEmail - prashantchoubey3@gmail.comSubscribe to VC10X on Youtube - ⁠https://youtube.com/@vc10xVC10X is available on Spotify, Apple Podcasts & YouTube.

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Bede Moore was the Founding Managing Partner of Antler Australia and is now the firm’s Chief Commercial Officer. Before Antler, Bede was the CEO of Sydney’s peak technology industry body, TechSydney, and prior to this, he was the co-founder and managing director of Indonesia’s largest eCommerce site, Lazada, which was acquired by Alibaba in 2017 for US$3.5 billion.Antler was recently recognized as the world’s most active angel and seed-stage investor by Pitchbook.In this episode, we talk about -- How Antler invests at Day Zero in startups?- What is Antler, and how's it different from other VC funds?- The Antler residency program- The best channels for marketing of VCs- How they identify quality founders at Day Zero?- Bede's biggest learning investing in startups over the years & lots moreLinks - ⭐ Sponsored by Podcast10x - Podcasting agency for VCs - https://www.podcast10x.com/Apply to Antler - https://www.antler.co/apply#locationFollow Antler on LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/company/antlerglobal/Follow Bede on LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/bede-moore-b73a473a🎙️ Hosted by Prashant ChoubeyFollow Prashant on X - https://x.com/ChoubeySahabFollow Prashant on LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/choubeysahabEmail - prashantchoubey3@gmail.comSubscribe to VC10X on Youtube - ⁠https://youtube.com/@vc10x

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Jahnavi Kumari Mewar is a real-life princess, from the erstwhile royal state of Mewar. Founder of Auctus Fora, an investment platform for global family offices to co-invest. Princess Jahnavi Kumari, represents the 77th generation of India's most powerful and oldest royal family dynasty.In this episode we talk about:- How Princess Jahnavi restructured her Royal family office?- 3 things to keep in mind in respect to capital management of any kind.- How they mantain the delicate balance between capital growth and impact creation?- Why there is a need for a global council of family offices to negate the power of high net-worth individuals manipulating policy for individual & selfish gains?& lots moreLinks:⭐ Sponsored by Podcast10x - Podcasting agency for VCs - https://www.podcast10x.com/Auctus Fora - https://auctusfora.com/Follow Princess Jahnavi on X - https://x.com/JahnaviKMewarFollow Princess Jahnavi on LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/jahnavi-kumari-mewar-47760213Follow Princess Jahnavi on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/jahnavi_kumari_mewar/?hl=en🎙️ Hosted by Prashant ChoubeyFollow Prashant on X - https://x.com/ChoubeySahabFollow Prashant on LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/choubeysahabEmail - prashantchoubey3@gmail.comSubscribe to VC10X on Youtube - ⁠https://youtube.com/@VC10XVC10X is available on Spotify, Apple Podcasts & YouTube

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Diana Tenkova is the founder of Institutional Quality where they're helping Emerging Managers with practical fundraising strategies. They offer a range of services from positioning the fund in front of LPs, LP outreach & closing the fund.In this episode, Diana shares:- How important is it for Emerging Managers to correctly position their fund?- How to target the right type of LPs who would be interested in your VC fund?- How to build LP avatars?- How to build a prospective list of LPs?- What's the right way to build relationships with LPs?- How to get buy-in from LPs and close out the fund?& much moreThis episode has a wealth of wisdom for Emerging Managers to set themselves up for a successful fundraise.Links:⭐Sponsored by Podcast10x - https://podcast10x.comInstitutional Quality - https://institutional-quality.com/Follow Diana on LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/dianatenkova🎙️ Hosted by Prashant ChoubeyFollow Prashant on X - https://x.com/ChoubeySahabFollow Prashant on LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/choubeysahabEmail - prashantchoubey3@gmail.comSubscribe to VC10X on Youtube - ⁠https://youtube.com/@VC10XVC10X is available on Spotify, Apple Podcasts & YouTube.

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Arin Özkula is a General Partner at 500 Emerging Europe, a pre-seed / seed fund investing in Eastern Europe, Turkey, and the Baltics region.In this episode, we talk about -- What is 500 Emerging Europe?- How is the ecosystem in Eastern Europe different from Western Europe ecosystem?- What sectors are most popular & promising in the region?- How they back founders building global companies?- What is the portfolio construction strategy at 500 Emerging Europe?& lots more..Links:⭐Sponsored by Podcast10x - Podcasting agency for VCs - https://podcast10x.com500 Emerging Europe - https://www.500ee.co/Arin on LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/aozkula🎙️ Hosted by Prashant ChoubeyFollow Prashant on X - https://x.com/ChoubeySahabFollow Prashant on LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/choubeysahabEmail - prashantchoubey3@gmail.comSubscribe to VC10X on Youtube - ⁠https://youtube.com/@vc10xVC10X is available on Spotify, Apple Podcasts & YouTube.

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Guillermo Flor is a Venture Capital Investor at Gohub Ventures, an early-stage SaaS B2B Venture capital fund investing in great companies all over Europe & USA. Before joining Gohub Ventures, Guillermo built a SaaS startup, worked as a strategy consultant at Accenture Strategy, and graduated with an MBA from IE Business School.In this episode, we talk about:- Guillermo's story and how he started investing- Investing in startups with "yellow flags"- How should early-stage founders think about going after product market fit?- How and when should founders consider a pivot?- Common mistakes that founders make while fundraising- How can founders create a sense of urgency, and close out the fundraising round?& lots moreLinks:Sponsored by Podcast10x - Podcasting agency for VCs - https://podcast10x.comGuillermo on Linkedin - https://www.linkedin.com/in/guillermoflor/Product Market Fit newsletter - https://www.productmarketfit.tech/🎙️ Hosted by Prashant ChoubeyFollow Prashant on X - https://x.com/ChoubeySahabFollow Prashant on LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/choubeysahabEmail - prashantchoubey3@gmail.comSubscribe to VC10X on Youtube - ⁠https://youtube.com/@vc10xVC10X is available on Spotify, Apple Podcasts & YouTube.

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Chris Cheung is a Partner at TenSquared Capital LLC (10SQ) with eight years of experience in venture capital and investment banking. Prior to joining 10SQ, he was an associate at 10T Holdings, LLC, a $1.2Bn AUM growth equity firm focused on investing in mid-to-late-stage companies in blockchain and Web3.In this episode, we talk about -- How Chris started investing into blockchain startups?- Why hasn't blockchain gone mainstream yet?- Investment thesis at 10 Squared- Key sub-sectors within blockchain- Their investment into Superlogic- How is the Digital Asset Ecosystem (DAE) taking shape?- How 10 Squared supports it's portfolio companies?& lots moreLinks:⭐ Sponsored by Podcast10x - Podcasting agency for VCs & startups - https://podcast10x.com 10 Squared website - https://tensquared.com/Follow Chris on LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/christophercheung93Follow Chris on X - https://x.com/TOChrisCheung🎙️ Hosted by Prashant ChoubeyFollow Prashant on X - https://x.com/ChoubeySahabFollow Prashant on LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/choubeysahabEmail - prashantchoubey3@gmail.comSubscribe to VC10X on Youtube - ⁠https://youtube.com/@vc10xVC10X is available on Spotify, Apple Podcasts & YouTube.

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Ben Kohlmann is a Partner at Cubit Capital where he looks into Frontier Tech Investments. Ben is a former F18 pilot in the US Navy. Ben led the Chief of Naval Operations Rapid Innovation Cell and is also the co-founder of the Defense Entrepreneurs Forum.In this episode, we talk about -- How's the experience of flying an F18 fighter jet?- How Ben built a culture of non-conformity within the US Navy?- How is the speed of innovation in Defence forces?- What's the Product-Market Fit equivalent for DefenceTech startups?- Product validation in the battlefield- What do DefenceTech startups learn from the ongoing wars?- How are DefenceTech startups different from software startups in terms of revenue & sales cycles?& lots moreLinks:⭐ Sponsored by Podcast10x - End-to-end podcasting agency for VCs - https://podcast10x.comCubit Capital - https://cubit.capital/Ben Kohlmann on X - https://x.com/benkohlmannBen Kohlmann on LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/benjaminkohlmann🎙️Hosted by Prashant ChoubeyFollow Prashant on X - https://x.com/ChoubeySahabFollow Prashant on LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/choubeysahabEmail - prashantchoubey3@gmail.comSubscribe to VC10X on Youtube - ⁠https://youtube.com/@vc10xVC10X is available on Spotify, Apple Podcasts & YouTube.

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Jeroen van Doornik is the Founder & Managing Partner at Pacenotes where they are backing top-tier funds and doubling down on breakout companiesIn this episode, we talk about:- How to build a VC firm that stands the test of time?- What separates "Emerging Firms" from "Brand Name Firms"?- The challenges faced by Limited Partners- Most crucial metrics for VC firms to track- Leading deals Vs co-investing alongside other leads, what's a better strategy for VCs?- Reserve Vs No Reserve: what's a better approach?- Solo GPs Vs Multiple GPs: what do LPs prefer?& lots moreLinks:⭐ Sponsored by Podcast10x - End-to-end podcasting agency for VCs - https://podcast10x.comPacenotes - https://www.pacenotes.vc/Follow Jeroen van Doornik on LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/jeroenvandoornik🎙️ Hosted by Prashant ChoubeyFollow Prashant on X - https://x.com/ChoubeySahabFollow Prashant on LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/choubeysahabEmail - prashantchoubey3@gmail.comSubscribe to VC10X on Youtube - ⁠https://youtube.com/@vc10xVC10X is available on Spotify, Apple Podcasts & YouTube.

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Guy Cherni is a deep-tech founder and investor. Guy is the Co-Founder and the managing partner of Climate First, which supports deep-tech and Climatech startups. He invested in more than 30 companies disrupting the fields of Energy, Materials, Food, Mobility, and more.Prior to Climate First, Guy Co-founded Atlas Dynamics, the leading European unmanned aerial systems (UAS) company that redefines the drone industry using autonomous swarms.In this episode, we talk about -- How Climate is the greatest opportunity of this generation?- What's the mission at ClimateFirst?- The ClimateFirst London roadshow- How is investing in deeptech startups different from investing in software startups?- Lifecycle of a Deeptech startup& lots moreLinks:⭐ Sponsored by Podcast10x - Podcasting agency for VCs - https://podcast10x.comClimate First - https://climatefirst.vc/Follow Climate First on LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/company/climatefirst/Follow Guy on LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/guycherni🎙️ Hosted by Prashant ChoubeyFollow Prashant on X - https://x.com/ChoubeySahabFollow Prashant on LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/choubeysahabEmail - prashantchoubey3@gmail.comSubscribe to VC10X on Youtube - ⁠https://youtube.com/@vc10xVC10X is available on Spotify, Apple Podcasts & YouTube.

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Nick McLean is one of the founders of Four Pillars Investors. Four Pillars Investors is a private equity firm that purchases and operates businesses in the lower middle-market ($20M in sales to $250M in sales). Their ideal acquisition candidates are companies with untapped potential for growth.In this episode, we talk about:- What is Private Equity?- How is Private Equity investing different from Venture Capital?- Investment thesis at Four Pillars Investors- How do Private Equity firms determine the valuation of a business?- Why is it important for founders to understand the world of Private Equity to have it as an exit option?- What type of businesses do Private Equity firms back?- How have rising interest rates impacted activity in Private Equity?& lots moreLinks:⭐ Sponsored by Podcast10x - https://podcast10x.comFour Pillars Investors - https://www.fourpillarsinvestors.com/Follow Nick on X - https://x.com/NickFourPillarsNick's YouTube - https://youtube.com/@NickFourPillarsNick's Book - https://www.fourpillarsinvestors.com/book🎙️ Hosted by Prashant ChoubeyFollow Prashant on X - https://x.com/ChoubeySahabFollow Prashant on LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/choubeysahabEmail - prashantchoubey3@gmail.comSubscribe to VC10X on Youtube - ⁠https://youtube.com/@vc10xVC10X is available on Spotify, Apple Podcasts & YouTube.

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Mikhail Taver is the founder of Taver Capital. Mikhail was one of the first to invest in AI when it wasn't popular. The fund has backed 20 AI startups and achieved 4 successful exits. Today he narrows his focus to another niche - industrial AI.We talk about:- Mikhail's story and how you started investing- How can AI help enhance productivity, cut costs & reduce carbon footprint of heavy industries?- How big is the opportunity for industrial AI?- How long does it take for Industrial AI startups to get market ready?- Some portfolio companies doing exciting work& lots moreLinks:⭐ Sponsored by Podcast10x - Podcasting agency for VCs - https://podcast10x.comTaver Capital website - https://www.taver.capital/Follow Mikhail on LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/mtaver🎙️ Hosted by Prashant ChoubeyFollow Prashant on X - https://x.com/ChoubeySahabFollow Prashant on LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/choubeysahabEmail - prashantchoubey3@gmail.comSubscribe to VC10X on Youtube - ⁠https://youtube.com/@vc10xVC10X is available on Spotify, Apple Podcasts & YouTube.

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Nicole Priel is a Partner at Inbex Investor and is focused on Israel VC investments. Ibex Investors is a US-based investment firm targeting outsized returns through niche, non-correlated, differentiated strategies. They've offices in Denver, New York, and Israel.In this episode, we talk about -- Nicole's story and how her mother introduced her to investing at the age of 11- Investment thesis at Ibex Investors- How Israeli founders are showing resilience in times of war?- Increased focus on mental health of founders- Impact of war on business in Israel- Her advice for founders building during difficult times& lots more

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Ibex Investors - https://www.ibexinvestors.com/

Ibex Investors Portfolio - https://www.ibexinvestors.com/private-portfolio

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Justin Smith is a Managing Partner at Recharge Capital and leads venture investments.In this episode, we talk about -- What's the mission at Recharge Capital?- What is Thematic investing?- Key focus sectors at Recharge Capital- Some exciting portfolio companies- How Recharge Capital helps it's portfolio companies succeed?- Portfolio construction strategy& lots moreLinks:⭐Sponsor - Podcast10x - Podcasting agency for VCs - https://podcast10x.comRecharge Capital website - https://www.rechargecapital.com/Follow Justin on LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/justin-b-smith🎙️ Hosted by Prashant ChoubeyFollow Prashant on X - https://x.com/ChoubeySahabFollow Prashant on LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/choubeysahabEmail - prashantchoubey3@gmail.comSubscribe to VC10X on Youtube - ⁠https://youtube.com/@vc10xVC10X is available on Spotify, Apple Podcasts & YouTube.

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Sam Merchant is an Investment Associate at Hambro Perks Leaders Fund - an international investment firm investing in private technology companies leveraging different fund structures like venture capital, venture debt, secondaries, etc.In this episode, we talk about -- Sam's story and how he got into investing- How investing is done differently at different funds at Hambro Perks?- How different market conditions impact the activity levels of different funds types?- What are the traits of Product Market Fit?- Cap table blunders founders should avoid- How should founders figure out the right valuation for their early-stage startup?- What should founders include in investor updates?& lots moreLinks:⭐Sponsor: Podcast10x - Podcasting agency for VCs - https://podcast10x.comHambro Perks website - https://www.hambroperks.com/Follow Sam on LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/sam-marchant🎙️ Hosted by Prashant ChoubeyFollow Prashant on X - https://x.com/ChoubeySahabFollow Prashant on LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/choubeysahabEmail - prashantchoubey3@gmail.comSubscribe to VC10X on Youtube - ⁠https://youtube.com/@vc10xVC10X is available on Spotify, Apple Podcasts & YouTube.

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Ashish Kumar is a Co-founder & General Partner at Fundamentum. Ashish began Institutional Investment as a Partner at Fundamentum Fund 1, a Series B/B+ focused VC Fund out of India.

He later co-founded Fundamentum Investment Advisors alongside Nandan Nilekeni (Co-founder of Infosys) & Sanjeev Aggarwal (Founding CEO at IBM) which manages the latest Fundamentum Partnership Fund, where he is a General Partner.

Fundamentum will lead investment rounds from $10 to $25 Million in companies that have attained the product market fit, have an initial momentum, and are looking to scale up.

In this episode, we talk about:

• Founding story of Fundamentum

• Growth investing landscape in India

• How to assess PMF in startups?

• Portfolio success stories: PharmEasy & Spinny

• Exit landscape in India

& lots more

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⭐Sponsor: Podcast10x - Podcasting agency for VCs - https://podcast10x.com

Fundamentum website - https://www.fundamentum.co.in/

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Zach Coelius is the founder and Managing Partner at Coelius Capital. Zach runs a VC fund, an angel syndicate & a rolling fund at the same time. Some of his popular investments include Cruise Automation, Branch, BounceX, Angellist, Booksy, HelloSign, Apprente, Mercury and 50-plus other startups. Timeline:00:00 - Coming up..00:45 - Episode intro01:51 - Sponsored by Podcast10x.com - End-to-end podcasting agency for VCs03:32 - Zach's story & starting with a 100% success rate in startup investments06:34 - Story of how Zach raised $33 Million fund from 60 LPs in 3 weeks over Zoom calls in 202109:04 - Coelius Capital09:48 - How has Zach's investment thesis evolved over time?14:51 - Fund positioning for LPs17:16 - No explicit reserve strategy18:39 - Do returns get muted in VC funds due to LP guardrails on investment thesis?20:12 - Funding weird ideas24:37 - What's a harder job, founder or VC?26:49 - Syndicate vs VC fund vs Rolling fund - managing all 3 simultaneously29:14 - Why syndicate is a superpower?31:14 - Common thread in successful companies33:00 - VC bull run vs now39:03 - Biggest learning as a VC39:52 - Rapid fire roundLinks- ⭐Sponsor: Podcast10x - podcasting agency for VCs - https://podcast10x.comCoelius Capital website - https://coelius.vc/Follow Zach on X - https://x.com/zachcoeliusFollow Zach on LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/zachcoelius🎙️ Hosted by Prashant ChoubeyFollow Prashant on X - https://x.com/ChoubeySahabFollow Prashant on LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/choubeysahabEmail - prashantchoubey3@gmail.comSubscribe to VC10X on Youtube - ⁠https://youtube.com/@vc10xVC10X is available on Spotify, Apple Podcasts & YouTube.

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Adam Nash is the former CEO of Wealthfront and current Founder and CEO of Daffy. Prior to Wealthfront & Daffy, Adam has a strong operational experience holding executive positions at LinkedIn, Ebay, Dropbox and Apple.Adam is also an angel investor in Firebase (sold to Google), Opendoor (Ticker: OPEN), Figma, Gusto, and several other startups.To top it all off Adam is an Adjunct Professor at Stanford University where he teaches a class on personal finance.This episode is divided into 2 halves, the 1st half focusing on Adam's insights on angel investing in some highly successful companies, while the 2nd half focuses on Adam's founder journey and insights on how to build a world-class product.We also talk about his investment into Figma, key metrics to track for early-stage startups, how to create customer delight, and lessons from his stint at top companies like eBay, Dropbox, LinkedIn, and Apple.This episode is a wealth of wisdom for all founders on how to build world-class products & companies.Timestamps:00:00 - Intro clip

00:53 - Episode intro

02:02 - Sponsored by Podcast10x - podcasting agency for VCs & startups

03:43 - Background story of Adam Nash

05:46 - How Adam started angel investing in startups?

09:13 - Investing in Figma at the early stage

14:30 - Leveraging the network & operator experience to get access to quality deals

16:26 - How Adam evaluates a deal?

20:38 - Why he founded Daffy?

24:23 - How to build world-class products?

29:00 - Virality factor in products

37:24 - Customer delight factor in products

42:00 - How to get world-class people to work with you?

46:46 - Key metrics to track for early stage startups

51:44 - Lessons from working at Linkedin, eBay, Dropbox & Apple

55:27 - How to connect with Adam and learn more about Daffy?Links:⭐ Sponsor: End-to-end podcasting agency for VCs & startups - https://podcast10x.com

Check out Daffy.org ($25 free donation invite code) - https://www.daffy.org/adamnash/inviteFollow Adam on LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/adamnashFollow Adam on X - https://x.com/adamnash🎙️Hosted by Prashant ChoubeyFollow Prashant on Linkedin - ⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/choubeysahab/⁠Follow Prashant on X - ⁠https://twitter.com/ChoubeySahab⁠Subscribe to VC10X on Youtube - ⁠https://youtube.com/@vc10x⁠VC10X is available on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts.

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Vineet Rai is a co-founder & Chairman of Aavishkaar. The Aavishkaar Group is focused on developing the impact ecosystem in Asia and Africa, and manages assets in excess of USD 1 billion across equity and credit, with 6,000+ employees across India, Indonesia, Bangladesh and Kenya.We talk about -- The story how Vineet started Aavishkaar back in 2001 alongside his wife- How was "Impact Investing" founded and Aavishkaar's key role in it?- Aavishkaar being the only Indian fund that is a case study in Stanford Business School with not one, but 3 case studies done at Aavishkaar- How is "Impact investing" different from mainstream VC investing?- Relevance of impact investing in developed and developing countries- Helping the Bangladesh government seed the local investing ecosystem with a Fund of Funds model- How founders struggle with "Martyr syndrome"?& lots moreLinks:⭐Sponsor: Podcast10x - End-to-end podcasting agency for VCs - https://podcast10x.comAavishkaar website - https://aavishkaargroup.com/Follow Vineet on LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/vineet-rai-536160Follow Vineet on X - https://x.com/Raivineet🎙️Hosted by Prashant ChoubeyLinkedin - ⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/choubeysahab/⁠X - ⁠https://twitter.com/ChoubeySahab⁠Subscribe to VC10X on Youtube - ⁠https://youtube.com/@vc10x⁠VC10X is available on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts.

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Andrea Hippeau is a Partner at Lerer Hippeau - an early stage sector-agnostic venture capital firm based in New York City.In this episode we talk about -- Andrea's story of how she started working in venture capital- How has Lerer Hippeau evolved over the past 10 years she's been at the firm?- How has the New York startup ecosystem matured over the years?- Why sales is one of the most important skills for startup founders?- Breaking the stigma around bridge rounds- How to build (& back) successful consumer brands?- Why it is a good idea to have a board in place from the early stages of a startup?- Patterns she's seeing in the startup & vc landscape& lots moreLinks:Sponsor: https://podcast10x.comLerer Hippeau website - https://www.lererhippeau.com/Follow Andrea on X - https://x.com/AndreaHippeauHosted by Prashant ChoubeyLinkedin - ⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/choubeysahab/⁠X - ⁠https://twitter.com/ChoubeySahab⁠Subscribe to VC10X on Youtube - ⁠https://youtube.com/@vc10x⁠VC10X is available on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts.

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Dan Bowyer is a Co-founder & Partner at Superseed - an early-stage venture capital for technical teams transforming how the world works.Dan has more than 20 years of entrepreneurial experience, having built and exited 2 startups and invested in many more.In this episode we talk about -- What's the focus at Superseed?- Why AI is a massively transformative technology?- What's happening with Nvidia? - The 5 layers of opportunities in AI- Will AI lead to the end of SaaS industry as companies could make their own tools using AI?- Is OpenAI a threat for small AI startups?- How will AI impact legacy industries like manufacturing, medicine, etc?& lots more..Links:Sponsor: https://podcast10x.comSuperSeed website - https://www.superseed.com/Follow Dan on LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/danbowyerHosted by Prashant ChoubeyLinkedin - ⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/choubeysahab/⁠X - ⁠https://twitter.com/ChoubeySahab⁠Subscribe to VC10X on Youtube - ⁠https://youtube.com/@vc10x⁠VC10X is available on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts.

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Pushkar Singh is a Co-founder of Tremis Capital. At Tremis Capital they invest in startups and help post-PMF startups construct their investment rounds with their deal advisory services.In this episode we talk about - What is Tremis Capital? - Fundraising tips for founders - Who should and who should not angel invest? - How should new angel investors approach angel investing?- Equity vs debt financing options for startups- Why is now a great time to build a business in India?& lots moreLinks:Sponsor: https://podcast10x.comTremis Capital website - https://www.tremis.in/Follow Pushkar on LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/pushkarsinghHosted by Prashant ChoubeyLinkedin - ⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/choubeysahab/⁠X - ⁠https://twitter.com/ChoubeySahabSubscribe to VC10X on Youtube - ⁠https://youtube.com/@vc10x⁠VC10X is available on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts.

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Gonzalo Galindo is the CEO of Cemex Ventures, the corporate venture capital arm of Cemex, a multinational cement manufacturing giant.In this episode, we talk about -- The mission at Cemex Ventures- Importance of strategic alignment in corporate venture capital firms- Focus on sustainability- Sub-sectors they invest in at Cemex Ventures- Portfolio companies doing exciting work- Founder or Problem: what is more important while evaluating a deal& much moreLinks:Cemex Ventures - https://www.cemexventures.com/Cemex Ventures on LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/company/cemexventures/Hosted by Prashant ChoubeyLinkedin - ⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/choubeysahab/⁠X - ⁠https://twitter.com/ChoubeySahab⁠Subscribe to VC10X on Youtube - ⁠https://youtube.com/@vc10x⁠VC10X is available on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts.

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Ertan is a venture capital fund of funds pioneer in Europe, and Founder of Multiple Capital, a fund of funds focusing on micro funds, emerging managers, first-time funds, and solo GPs. He has combined 20 years’ experience of asset management, fund of funds, VC and information technology operating roles. Now they're deploying out of their fund III at Multiple Capital.In this episode, we talk about -- Focus of the new fund at Multiple Capital- Fundraising tips for GPs & founders- Comparison of investing into VC funds vs investing in a FoFs from an LP's perspective on multiple fronts like return profile, risk profile, diversification, management fee, fund duration, etcand lots moreSponsor: https://podcast10x.comEpisode links:Multiple Capital website - https://www.multiple.capital/Follow Ertan on LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/ertancanFollow Ertan on X - https://x.com/rtancanHosted by Prashant ChoubeyLinkedin - ⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/choubeysahab/⁠X - ⁠https://twitter.com/ChoubeySahab⁠Subscribe to VC10X on Youtube - ⁠https://youtube.com/@vc10x⁠VC10X is available on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts.

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Anil is the Founder and Managing Partner at Unicorn India Ventures. He has been one of the pioneers of angel investments in India as head of operations and President at Mumbai Angels and Bangalore Angels, leading Angel Investment forums in India. Anil has helped close approximately 100+ venture-financing deals and was directly involved in closure of over 50+ deals. Anil has served on the Board of 6 companies and is involved with various incubation centers as mentor in India as well as internationally.In this episode we talk about -- Early days of the Indian startup ecosystem- Investing in India's first unicorn via Mumbai angels- How they found LPs for their fund 1, and how has that changed for fund 3?- How are tier 2/3 founders different from founders from metro cities?- How they spot high quality founders?& lots more..Links:Unicorn India Ventures - https://www.unicornivc.com/Follow Anil on LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/aniljoshi74Hosted by Prashant ChoubeyLinkedin - ⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/choubeysahab/⁠X - ⁠https://twitter.com/ChoubeySahab⁠Subscribe to VC10X on Youtube - ⁠https://youtube.com/@vc10x⁠VC10X is available on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts.

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Katelyn Donnelly is the founder and Managing Director of Avalanche VC, an early-stage venture firm investing early in technology companies that transform how people learn, earn, and own. Previously, she was co-founder and Director at Delivery Associates, the leading public sector advisory firm implementing technology and large-scale reform worldwide. She served on the board until the company partnered with a private equity firm in November 2022. Constantly curious, she has invested in companies, funds, and founders building behind massive trends that are obviously the future.In this episode, we talk about -- Investing in companies that ride Avalanches, or massive trends that'll change the world forever- How do they identify an Avalanche?- What are some upcoming Avalanches that they've spotted?- How they stand out in an incredibly competitive early stage investing?- How they think about portfolio construction?- Katelyn's biggest learning as a VC& lots moreLinks-Avalanche VC website - https://avalanche.vc/Follow Katelyn on Twitter - https://x.com/krdonnellyFollow Katelyn on LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/katelyndonnellyHosted by Prashant ChoubeyLinkedin - ⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/choubeysahab/⁠X - ⁠https://twitter.com/ChoubeySahab⁠Subscribe to VC10X on Youtube - ⁠https://youtube.com/@vc10x⁠VC10X is available on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts.

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Amit Singh is a co-founder of Misfits Capital, earlier Amit had founded Shuttl, app-based commute service for office goers. Amit has invested in several startups.In this episode, we talk about:- Story of Misfits Capital- How is Misfits different from syndicates on Angellist & Let's Venture?- How they evaluate startups at Misfits Capital?- Why founders need to play the market?& lots moreLinks:Amit Singh on LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/amisingh

Email - mike@misfits.capital

Misfits Capital website - https://www.misfits.capital/Hosted by Prashant ChoubeyLinkedin - ⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/choubeysahab/⁠X - ⁠https://twitter.com/ChoubeySahab⁠Subscribe to VC10X on Youtube - ⁠https://youtube.com/@vc10x⁠VC10X is available on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts.

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Courtney is Co-Founder and Managing Partner at Recast Capital. Prior to co-founding Recast, Courtney was a Managing Director of Weathergage Capital, a boutique fund of funds that provided its clients with access to premier venture capital, growth equity and micro-VC partnerships. Venture fund commitments included both brand name funds and emerging managers. During her 10 year tenure at Weathergage, Courtney made commitments to 100 funds and 7 direct co-investments. Now at Recast Capital, she's focused on investing in the best emerging managers across United States & Canada.In this episode we talk about -1. Courtney story & why she co-founded Recast Capital?2. Investing in Emerging Managers3. How they evaluate VC pitches at Recast Capital?4. How should VCs structure their decks & what all information to include?5. How should VCs build their investment thesis?6. Solo GPs V/s Multiple GPs, what's better?7. What are the return expectations in the Fund of Funds (FoFs) model?8. Their dedicated programs to nurture underrepresented emerging managers 9. How they think about portfolio construction at Recast Capital?& lots moreLinks -Recast Capital website - https://recastcapital.com/Follow Courtney on LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/courtneymccreaX - https://x.com/courtneyrmccreaHosted by Prashant ChoubeyLinkedin - ⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/choubeysahab/⁠X - ⁠https://twitter.com/ChoubeySahab⁠Subscribe to VC10X on Youtube - ⁠https://youtube.com/@vc10x⁠VC10X is available on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts.

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Amber Illig is the founding general partner at The Council Fund, an emerging venture firm that invests in technology companies that are transforming traditional industries in Logistics, FinTech, Digital Health, and the Future of Work.

Amber has previously worked at companies like Apple, Snapchat, Cruise, & Atmos.In this episode, we talk about -- Amber's story and why she started "The Council"?- The journey of raising her 1st fund in a tough market of 2022 & 2023- The system she followed to reach out to LPs- Getting VC firms to invest as LPs in the fund- The investment thesis at The Council- Angel community at The Council- How does she think about portfolio construction?Links: Follow Amber on X - https://x.com/AmberIlligFollow The Council on X - https://x.com/TheCouncilCapThe Council website - https://thecouncil.coHosted by Prashant ChoubeyLinkedin - ⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/choubeysahab/⁠X - ⁠https://twitter.com/ChoubeySahab⁠Subscribe to VC10X on Youtube - ⁠https://youtube.com/@vc10x⁠VC10X is available on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts.

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Shrishti is the Managing Partner at SSV. She has led investments in 40+ companies. Before starting SSV, Shrishti built a fintech company, worked at a fund, and also headed Startup Programs for Facebook (now Meta).
In this episode, we talk about -
- Story of Shristi & Swadharma Source Ventures
- Upcoming mother of all Bull Runs in India
- Drawing parallels between private & public markets
- How do they source & win deals?
- Perspective on Bharat
- Why family offices are a great source of patient capital for founders?
- Why we need more men in the kitchen to bring more women into the workforce?
& lots more

Links:

SSV website - https://www.ssv.fund/

Shristi on Linkedin - https://www.linkedin.com/in/shrishtii/

Shristi on X - https://twitter.com/shrishtie

Hosted by Prashant Choubey

Linkedin - https://www.linkedin.com/in/choubeysahab/

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Richard is a Founder and Managing Partner at Evolution Equity Partners and is responsible for all aspects of the firm’s global activities and strategic direction. He leads investments in cybersecurity, enterprise software and data analytics and brings over three decades of investment, operational and entrepreneurial experience to his role.He is an investor and board member in category-defining software companies like AVG Technologies, OpenDNS, Cognitive Security, Carbon Black, Security Scorecard, Onapsis, LogPoint, DFLabs, Fortscale and Panaseer.In this episode we talk about:- How Richard started investing in cybersecurity?- How big is the cybersecurity market?- What are the sub categories within cyber security?- Importance of cybersecurity with AI becoming stronger- Possibility of Cyber wars- Common mistakes made by cybersecurity founders& lots moreLinks:Website - https://evolutionequity.com/Follow Richard on LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/richardseewaldFollow Richard on X - https://x.com/RseewaldHosted by Prashant ChoubeyLinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/choubeysahabX - https://x.com/ChoubeySahabSubscribe to VC10X for more insightful episodes!

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Cameron Newton is a Founding Member & Managing Partner at Relevance Ventures, based in Nashville, Tennessee, investing in the wellness sector. In this episode, we talk about -- Story of why Relevance Ventures was started- Mental health crisis in the US- How big is the opportunity in the wellness sector?- How does Relevance help it's portfolio companies succeed?- Their portfolio construction strategy- Cameron's biggest learning investing in startups over the years& lots moreLinks:Relevance Ventures - https://www.relevanceventures.com/Follow Relevance on X - https://x.com/RelevanceVCFollow Relevance on LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/company/relevance-ventures/Follow Cameron on LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/cameronnewtonFollow Cameron on X - https://x.com/CameronNewton11Hosted by Prashant ChoubeyLinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/choubeysahabX - https://x.com/ChoubeySahabSubscribe to VC10X for more insightful episodes!

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Alex Pattis is a General Partner at Riverside Ventures. A venture fund & angel syndicate with over 10,000+ LPs & $200 Million+ in assets under management.
Alex has also been a founding team member at Hampton, a private & vetted community of founders & CEOs by Sam Parr & Joe Speiser.
Alex also writes 'Last Money In' newsletter with his Partner Zachary Ginsburg where they share weekly data driven analysis of venture capital & syndicates.
In this episode we talk about -
- How they scaled Riverside syndicate to 10,000+ LPs?
- How they source deals & engage LPs at Riverside?
- Significance of co-investors
- Early days of Hampton
- Insight into what it's like to be a member of Hampton
- How investing in bridge rounds helped them get 10x outcomes?
- Tools & processes they use to run the Riverside syndicate
& lots moreLinks -

Riverside Ventures - https://www.riversideventures.com/

Subscribe to 'Last Money In' - https://lastmoneyin.beehiiv.com/

Follow Alex on Linkedin - https://www.linkedin.com/in/alex-pattis-1709011a/

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Linkedin - https://www.linkedin.com/in/choubeysahab/

Twitter - https://twitter.com/ChoubeySahab

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We have Maximilian Winter, General Partner & Krish Ramadurai, Partner at Harmonix fund with us.Harmonix invests in technological breakthroughs that will help create a future for a healthy, operational, and peaceful civilization. The fund focuses on exceptional entrepreneurs and innovative healthcare, life sciences, and deep tech companies.In this episode, we talk about -- Backing scientific innovations- Secret behind the success of their fund with their portfolio crossing $7 billion- How do they source high-quality deals?- Role of scientific research- Some breakthrough innovations that they've backed- Portfolio construction strategy& lots moreLinks:Harmonix Fund - https://harmonixfund.comFollow Maximilian on LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/maximilianwinterFollow Krish on LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/krishramaduraiSubscribe to VC10X for more insightful episodes!

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Stephen Marks is the Managing Partner at Emmersion Capital. Emmersion Capital invests in lower middle market businesses and complementary early-stage companies with international growth prospects in the U.S., & Latin American region.Stephen has advised private equity, family offices, asset managers, and middle market companies on both domestic United States and cross-border opportunities in Latin America in a consulting and fractional capacity.In this episode, we talk about-- How LPs have changed their approach to VC deployment?- The need for VCs to show returns to LPs- Impact of how startups operate- The chain reaction in the VC ecosystem- The Latin American startup ecosystem- Outsourcing potential of Latin America- Buy & Sell side activity- Uptick in secondary transactions& a lot more

Links :

Emmersion Capital - https://www.emmersioncapital.com/

Apertura - https://apertura.co/

Follow Stephen on Linkedin - https://www.linkedin.com/in/sdmarks/

Follow Stephen on X - https://twitter.com/stephendmarks

Hosted by Prashant Choubey - https://www.linkedin.com/in/choubeysahab/

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Brett Calhoun is a General Partner at Redbud Ventures, an early-stage sector agnostic VC firm based in the United States. Brett was featured on the Forbes investor list of 30 under 30.In this episode, we talk about -- Brett's story and how he started investing- Investing thesis at Redbud Ventures- Why they made a pivot from being an accelerator to a VC firm?- Why accelerators are Plan B for founders?- Midwest startup ecosystem& lots more..Links - Website - https://www.redbud.vc/Follow Brett on X - https://x.com/brettcalhounnFollow Brett on LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/brettcalhoun393Hosted by Prashant Choubey - https://www.linkedin.com/in/choubeysahabSubscribe to VC10X for more episodes!

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Mahankali Srinivas Rao (MSR) is the Chief Executive Officer of T-Hub and leads its mission of driving results and collaboration for entrepreneurs’ success.An accomplished serial entrepreneur, MSR has built and scaled businesses across geographies over his 35-year stint in the IT industry.At T-hub he's leading the biggest innovation centre in the world spanning 585,000 sq. ft.In this episode, we talk about -- What is T-hub?- Different programs for startups at T-Hub- Intent of Telangana Government- How T-hub supports startups?- Perspective on the Indian startup ecosystem& lots moreLinks:Website - https://t-hub.co/Follow MSR on LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/srinivas-rao-mahankali-msr-767b77175Follow T-Hub on X - https://x.com/THubHydHosted by Prashant Choubey - https://www.linkedin.com/in/choubeysahabSubscribe to VC10X for more episodes!

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Jay Kolbe is a co-founder of Impact Partners, a PR firm working with top names in VC, Family Offices & High Networth Individuals.In this episode, we talk about- - What is PR?- Importance of PR for VCs- Common misconceptions about PR- Crisis Management in PR- Focus on "impactful" coverage over maximizing for reach- Using exclusivity to get clients featured in top publications- Role of PR in fundraising announcements- Future of PR& lots moreLinks:Impact Partners website: https://impactpartners.llc/Follow Jay on Twitter: https://x.com/JayKolbeFollow Jonathan (Co-founder) on Twitter: https://x.com/zabackjFollow Impact Partners of LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/impactpartnrs/Hosted by Prashant Choubey - https://x.com/ChoubeySahabSubscribe to VC10X for more insightful episodes!

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Alex Harris is a Founding Partner of Fiat Growth and General Partner at Fiat Ventures. Prior to Fiat, Alex led paid growth and partnerships at Chime, flexing his innovation skills and data-driven approach. His deep knowledge of the Fintech market provides superior marketing, business development, and growth strategies for Fiat’s clients. In this episode we talk about:- How they've reverse engineered venture capital?- Their Platform-first approach to venture capital- How they help startups succeed at Fiat Growth- What's the most underhyped & overhyped sectors in fintech?- Why they've a heavy reserve strategy a Fiat VC, keeping aside 3x-4x initial investment for follow on rounds?- How can companies cut costs and grow sustainablly?& lots moreLinks-Website - https://fiat.vcFollow Alex on Linkedin - https://www.linkedin.com/in/alexharrisjdmba/Hosted by Prashant Choubey - https://www.linkedin.com/in/choubeysahab/Subscribe to VC10X for more episodes!

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Michael Girdley spent the last 30 years building a $100M+ holding company which holds 12 businesses. He's also built a 195,000+ Twitter following and a newsletter with over 20k readers.In this episode, we talk about -- What is a holding company?- What does he look for while evaluating a business opportunity?- How do he decide between build, buy, or invest?- Why is the Holdco model gaining popularity?- His content creation system & importance of personal branding in finding great opportunities to invest, hire, and acquire- Biggest learnings founding and acquiring businesses over the past 30 years- His advice for founders trying to build in the current investment market& lots moreLinks (in order of being mentioned in the episode)Podcasting agency for investors - https://podcast10x.comMichael's website - https://girdley.com/Follow Michael on X - https://twitter.com/girdleySubscribe to Michael on YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@UC-mfn4ibOC5ewLcpmgl0C4g Subscribe to VC10X for more insightful episodes!

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Justin Izzo is Research Lead and Data Expert at Dropbox DocSend, a popular deck sharing and analytics tool used by founders across the world. In the episode we talk about:- What are the most important slides to include in your pitch deck? - What slides do investors spend the most time on?- How many slides should your pitch deck contain? - How to access and analyze pitch deck interaction insights?- Importance of communicating path to profitability to investors- Are investors experiencing any kind of FOMO or are they willing to wait and watch as they sit on dry powder?& lots moreLinks: Docsend - https://www.docsend.com/Docsend on X - https://x.com/DocSendDocsend on LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/company/docsendSubscribe to VC10X for more insightful episodes!

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Nick Tippmann is a vertical SaaS investor and advisor. He's also an LP in several VC funds. Previously Nick was CMO at Greenlight Guru where he led marketing efforts from $0 to $10s of millions in ARR while bootstrapping.In this episode we talk about:- The growth story of Greenlight Guru- How to leverage SEO as a growth channel?- How much work does it take to put SEO to work?- How long do you have to wait to start seeing results from SEO?- How startups should think about GTM approach?- What makes him excited about Vertical SaaS opportunity?- How he evaluates startups & VC firms before investing in them?- How does he keep track of all his investments?& lots moreLinks:Follow Nick on LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/nicktippmannFollow Nick on X - https://x.com/ntippmannHosted by Prashant Choubey - https://www.linkedin.com/in/choubeysahabSubscribe to VC10X for more insightful episodes!

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Aravind Chinchure is an author, physicist and a board member at Deshpande Startups. He holds a PhD in Physics, and has an experience spanning 25 years in R&D, innovation, intellectual property, startup venture investment, policy, social development and teaching.In this episode we talk about:- How they're promoting entrepreneurship in Tier-2 & Tier-3 cities in India at Deshpande Startups?- Impact & use case of AI- Dark side of Artificial intelligence- How India can become a developed nation by 2047?- Aravind's book "The New Age Organisation"- What are the essential drivers of a country's success?& lots moreLinks -Deshpande Startups: https://deshpandestartups.org/"The New Age Organisation" Book: https://amzn.eu/d/ckh81vaSubscribe to VC10X for more insightful episodes!

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Ritesh Malik is a medical doctor-turned-entrepreneur, angel investor, speaker, and philanthropist. He founded Innov8 Coworking in 2015 and scaled the business to over 42 locations pre-COVID. After selling Innov8 to OYO, he now focuses on his philanthropic goals in education, cybersecurity, startup policy regulations, village empowerment and healthcare. He is also a sought-after investor in early-stage technology startups and has backed over 70 startups in the past six years.CAVEAT: Ritesh switches to Hindi in some parts of this episode. That said, 98% of the episode is in English which would be beneficial for English-speaking audiences as well.In this episode, we talk about -- The story of building & selling Innov8, one of the first co-working space startups in India- Life after Innov8 exit to OYO- The management style of Ritesh Aggarwal, the founder of OYO, and how that results in close to 0 attrition in senior leadership at OYO- What does Ritesh Malik look for while investing in startups?- Writing off all his startup investments straight away as he considers it burnt capital- How to build trust?- How's his portfolio performing in terms of multiples?- How should founders think about Product Market Fit?- How to differentiate between right and wrong PMF?- How is operating brick-and-mortar businesses different from startup businesses?- His advice to founders who are either thinking of starting up or already in the journeyThis is one of my personal favorite episodes, and Ritesh is someone I wanted to have on the podcast for a long time as I look up to him personally not just in business but his approach to life in general.I hope you enjoy it!Links:

Ritesh's website - https://www.drriteshmalik.com/Follow Ritesh on LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/drriteshmalik/Follow Ritesh on Twitter - https://twitter.com/drriteshmalikFollow Ritesh on Instagram - https://instagram.com/drriteshmalik?igshid=ZmVkdG1icWhhZmQx

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Linkedin - https://www.linkedin.com/in/choubeysahab/

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Marc Wesselink is Co-founder & General Partner at Venturerock.

Venturerock is a venture-building and venture investment platform. Where they aim to advance technology, science and innovation to co-create and grow the next gen of global tech companies.

In this episode, we talk about -

• The Flaws in Venture Capital

• How they're fixing the flaws by following a unique investing model at Venturerock?

• The 72-Step Venture Building OS they use at Venturerock to build successful companies

• Having offices in 4 different continents with dedicated focus for each region

and lots more..

Links -

Venturerock website - https://venturerock.com/

Marc Wesselink on LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/marcwesselink1

Marc Wesselink on X - https://x.com/marcwes?s=09

Hosted by Prashant Choubey - https://www.linkedin.com/in/choubeysahab

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Jonathan Metrick is a Partner & Chief Growth Officer at Sagard, an asset management firm with over $15.2 Billion in Assets Under Management across different asset classes.
As a member of the value creation team, Jonathan helps our portfolio companies with growth marketing, including paid acquisition, SEO, attribution and recruitment.
He has also taken on Fractional Chief Growth Officer responsibilities at companies including Wealthsimple. Jonathan supports Sagard with branding, corporate communications, thought leadership and investment due diligence.
In this episode, we talk about -
- Sargard's strategy and allocation to venture capital
- Why Cohort Analysis is important for startups?
- How to "Scale Smartly"?
- How to find & hire A-Players?
- Insights into marketing for early stage startups
- Budget allocation for Facebook ads
- Best marketing channel for startups
and more..

Links mentioned (In order) -

Hiring10X website - https://www.hiring10x.com/Sagard website - https://www.sagard.com/

Follow Jonathan on Linkedin - https://www.linkedin.com/in/jonathanmetrick/

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Dan Nguyen is a Partner at Decibel where he focuses on helping founders build the next-generation of disruptive ML / AI, cloud infrastructure and cybersecurity companies.Prior to joining Decibel, he was a Vice President at Battery Ventures where he led investments in Databricks, SumoLogic, Expel, Contrast Security and InfluxData. Earlier in his career, Dan worked at VMware and spent time at UBS in the technology investment banking group.In this episode, we talk about:- Dan's story & how he started investing?- The origin story of Decibel and how they raised a $225 Million debut fund at the back of strong track record- How they pick companies to back?- Use of AI on both the good and bad side- How has Dan's investing approach evolved over the years?and much more..Links:Decibel website - https://www.decibel.vc/Follow Dan on X - https://twitter.com/dannguyenhuuFollow Dan on Linkedin - https://www.linkedin.com/in/dan-nguyen-huu-11502719/Hosted by Prashant Choubey - https://www.linkedin.com/in/choubeysahab/Subscribe to VC10X for more insightful episodes!

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Ibrahim Abdel Rahim is the Founder & Managing Partner at Moonbase Capital where they are investing in Search Funds.

In this episode we talk about -

• What are Search Funds?
• How they're different from startups?
• What's the return profile investing in Search Fund VS investing in startups (Venture Capital)/
• Who are the people who start Search Funds?
• Investing in stages to derisk the investment
• Examples of Search Funds
  & lots moreLinks mentioned:

Moonbase Capital - https://moonbasecapital.com/

Search Funder - https://www.searchfunder.com/

Ibrahim Abdel on Linkedin - https://www.linkedin.com/in/ibrahim-abdel-rahim/

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In this episode, Prashant sits down with Steve Brotman, founder and Managing Partner at Alpha Partners, to discuss why Pro Rata rights are a game-changer for venture capitalists (VCs) and how they can impact investment outcomes.Here are the key topics covered in the episode:1. Understanding Pro Rata Rights: Steve explains what pro-rata rights are and why they are essential for VCs to maintain their ownership percentage in a company during future funding rounds.2. Ethical Concerns: The discussion explores the ethical implications when founders do not respect pro-rata rights and how Alpha Partners helps VC firms exercise their rights by providing the necessary capital.3. Maximizing Returns: Pro rata rights enable VCs to double down on successful investments and protect their equity stakes in growing companies. The episode provides valuable insights into how these rights can be used strategically.4. Minority Protection Rights: The importance of minority protection is emphasized, ensuring that minority investors are not unfairly squeezed out of the cap table.We've also summarized the key takeaways and lessons from this insightful conversation:- Pro Rata rights are like doubling down in blackjack, allowing VCs to invest additional funds in companies with high growth potential.- They serve as a defensive mechanism, protecting VCs from dilution and maintaining their ownership percentage in later funding rounds.- Protecting minority rights and pro-rata rights is crucial for the success and sustainability of venture capital deals.- VCs should assert their pro-rata rights, as it is their contractual right and essential for their long-term success in the industry.Links:Alpha Partners website - https://alphapartners.com/

Follow Steve on Linkedin - https://www.linkedin.com/in/stevebrotman/

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Sandiip is the Founder & Managing Director of Green Frontier Capital, India's first investment firm that focuses on growth companies which are delivering breakthrough innovation in green industries. Mr. Bhammer is an Adjunct Professor of Sustainable Finance at the Isenberg School of Business at UMass – Amherst and was a Co-Portfolio Manager of the DA Capital South-Asia Investment Fund, based in New York.

Here's a sneak peek of what we discussed:

• Sandeep's journey and the motivation behind starting Green Frontier Capital
• The state of the green economy in India and the climate opportunity
• Investment criteria for green companies and government regulations for startups in the green economy
• Untapped opportunities in the green sector and the importance of perseverance for founders

Links mentioned:

Green Frontier Capital - https://www.greenfrontiercapital.com/

Keep updated with Sandiip - https://www.greenfrontiercapital.com/sandiip-bhammer

Follow Sandiip on Linkedin - https://www.linkedin.com/in/sandiip-bhammer-94953614/

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In this episode, Prashant interviews Alvaro Alvarez, a Partner and co-founder at Boost Capital Partners. Alvaro has 12+ years of experience investing in startups and has backed around 100 companies at or before seed stage, including Deliveroo, Supercell, Zencargo, Hutch Games and Tenor.

Boost Capital Partners is a new firm dedicated to backing seed & pre-seed startups and helping them achieve gaming level of engagement in their products.
Here are some of the main topics discussed in this episode:
1. Applying Gaming Strategies to startups to improve engagement

1. Importance of managing biases in investing

2. Alvaro's approach to spotting potential startup winners

3. Fundraising journey and deployment strategy for $40 Million Fund 1

4. Role of an investor director on startup boards

5. Lessons learned from investing in startups

6. Perspective on the current market conditions and advice for startups
   Now, let's dive into some key takeaways and lessons from the discussion:

7. Investors should prioritize backing people rather than relying solely on validation or data. Building relationships with founders is crucial in making investment decisions.
8. Characteristics like resilience, adaptability, and humility are highly valued in potential startup winners.
9. Fundraising requires perseverance, coping with rejection, and finding partners who believe in your vision.
10. Boost Capital Partners focuses on software and invests in various sectors, including healthtech, fintech, and entertainment.
11. Startups are advised to manage their cash and focus on profitability, regardless of market conditions.
    If you want to gain insights into gaming mechanisms, learn about managing biases in investment decisions, and discover tips for startup success, this episode is a must-listen!

Links mentioned:

Boost Capital Partners website - https://boostcp.vc

Follow Alvaro on Linkedin - https://www.linkedin.com/in/alvaroalvarezdelrio/

Follow Boost Capital Partners on Linkedin - https://www.linkedin.com/company/boost-capital-partners/

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In this episode, we talk to Liz Christo, a Partner at Stage 2 Capital, and a Go-To-Market expert.We talk about -- Transitioning from an operator to an investor: Liz Christo's journey and expertise in go-to-market strategies- Designing effective sales processes and building a professional sales team- Strategic marketing channel selection and the importance of founder-led sales- Segmenting roles in a go-to-market team and measuring performance- The implications of Product Led Growth (PLG) and the rise of software products that showcase the product on the company's website- Avoiding common mistakes in hiring and scaling up the team- The importance of transparency, effective people management, and co-founder compatibility- Evaluating startups for potential investment and the key factors considered- Two key changes needed in the startup and VC ecosystem: more funding for diverse founding teams and bringing down valuation expectationsSubscribe to Liz's newsletter - https://dearstage2.substack.com/Follow Liz on Twitter - https://twitter.com/elizabethjcainHosted by Prashant Choubey - https://twitter.com/ChoubeySahabSubscribe to VC10X for more insightful episodes!

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I'm excited to announce the release of our latest episode of the VC10X Podcast, where we dive into the world of fund management and SPV solutions with Nik Talreja, the founder and CEO of Sydecar.
In this episode, Nik shares the story behind Sydecar and how he transitioned from practicing law to building a product-driven solution for fund management and SPVs.

We explore the advantages of having investors as customers, the streamlined process of starting an SPV with Sydecar, and how they tackled the challenges posed by Assure shutdown.
Here are some key takeaways and lessons from the episode:
1. Simplifying Fund Management: Sydecar offers a comprehensive tool that significantly simplifies the process of starting an SPV, automating legal documentation, facilitating instant bank account creation, and handling compliance checks and filings.
2. Navigating the Assure Shutdown: Sydecar took a thoughtful and strategic approach to help those affected by the Assure shutdown, collaborating with other vendors to find more cost-effective solutions and supporting affected customers in negotiating fixed prices.
3. Creating Liquidity in Private Markets: Sydecar aims to build the future private market infrastructure by catalyzing standardization, transparency, and liquidity. They focus on streamlining the formation of SPVs and aggregator vehicles to create efficiency and enable larger capital movements.
4. Sydecar Fund+: Sydecar's recent offering, Sydecar Fund+, introduces a multi-asset fund that enables venture investors to build their portfolio by investing in multiple companies. This fund's innovative approach allows for flexibility in liquidity while accommodating different sets of investors.
5. Benefits of Having Investors as Customers: Having investors as customers provides an unfair advantage for fundraising, as happy customers often view the business from an investor's perspective and inquire about the next fundraising round.
You can listen to the full episode on your favorite podcast platform.
We hope you find this episode insightful and inspiring as we explore the future of fund management with Sydecar. Don't forget to follow Nik Talreja on Twitter at @Niktalreja for more updates.

Links mentioned:

Sydecar website - https://www.sydecar.io/

Follow Nik on Twitter - https://twitter.com/niktalreja

Hosted by Prashant Choubey - https://twitter.com/ChoubeySahab

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I'm excited to announce the release of our latest episode featuring Giuseppe Stuto, a Managing Partner at 186 Ventures. In this episode, Giuseppe shares valuable insights on how founders should evaluate acquisition offers, tips for building through the downturn, contrarian investments, and his biggest learnings from investing over the years.

Here are some of the key topics we discussed:

1. The importance of long-term goals: Giuseppe emphasizes that 186 Ventures never invests in seed companies with a short-term exit horizon. They are in it for the big outcomes and believe in the potential of founders who have a long-term vision.

2. 186 Ventures' investment philosophy: Giuseppe explains how 186 Ventures is a $37 million pre-seed and seed-stage VC fund that invests across consumer, enterprise and disruptive tech. They focus on areas like embedded financial infrastructure, developer tooling, AI-enabled automation, and more.

3. Navigating the downturn: Giuseppe shares valuable advice for founders on how to build through challenging times. He emphasizes the need for focus, making deep cuts once instead of multiple times, and the importance of speed in the market.

4. Standout features of 186 Ventures: Giuseppe discusses how 186 Ventures differentiates itself from other VC firms. Their team's experience as founders and operators of high-growth tech businesses, their exclusive focus on seed investments, and their commitment to providing consistent value to their portfolio companies set them apart.

5. Managing risk and portfolio concentration: Giuseppe explains their approach to managing risk within the portfolio. They aim for 25 to 30 companies, ensuring enough concentration to actively support and nurture each investment.

These are just a few of the insightful topics covered in the episode. Giuseppe's experience and expertise in the venture capital industry make this episode a must-listen for anyone interested in startups and early-stage investments.

You can listen to the full episode on our website or your favorite podcast platform or on Youtube.

Follow Giuseppe on X (Twitter) - https://twitter.com/gstuto

Write to 186 Ventures - hello@186ventures.com

Hosted by Prashant Choubey - https://www.linkedin.com/in/choubeysahab/

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In this episode, our host Prashant interviews Allie Mullen, the Director of Platform at Wireframe Ventures, to explore the ins and outs of the 'Platform' role in VC.

Here's a sneak peek of what we discussed:

Main Topics Discussed:

• What exactly is Platform in venture capital?

• How does it operate and vary across different firms?

• Who is best suited for this role and how can one break into it?

Key Takeaways and Lessons:

• The responsibilities and tasks of a platform manager at Wireframe Ventures

• Tips and insights for individuals looking to enter the platform industry

• Surprising aspects of working in VC in the Platform role

The Platform role in venture capital is a non-investor position that plays a crucial role in supporting portfolio companies. It encompasses various responsibilities such as marketing, investor relations, HR and recruiting, operations, and more. As you'll learn from the episode, Platform professionals often come from diverse backgrounds and possess a wide range of skills.

Allie Mullen, our guest for this episode, shares her journey into the Platform role and offers valuable advice for those interested in pursuing a career in Platform. She emphasizes that a background in VC is not essential and that individuals from various backgrounds can excel in the Platform role.

Throughout the episode, Allie provides insights into the day-to-day tasks of a Platform manager at Wireframe Ventures, a Pre-seed/seed stage fund. She also shares her experiences and highlights the importance of building a strong Platform team to support founders and enhance the overall efficiency of the firm.

If you're interested in learning more about the Platform role in venture capital, this episode is a must-listen! You'll gain valuable insights, tips, and inspiration from Allie's experience.

To listen to the full episode, visit our website or your favorite podcast platform. And don't forget to check out the show notes for additional resources and links mentioned during the conversation.

As always, we appreciate your support and feedback. If you have any suggestions for future episode topics or guests, feel free to reach out to us.

Links mentioned:

Allie's newsletter - https://soyouwanttoworkinplatform.beehiiv.com/subscribe

Follow Allie on Twitter - https://twitter.com/allieallieM

Follow Allie on Linkedin - https://www.linkedin.com/in/alliemullen/

Wireframe Ventures - https://www.wireframevc.com/

Follow Wireframe on Twitter - https://twitter.com/WireframeVC

Hosted by Prashant Choubey - https://www.linkedin.com/in/choubeysahab/

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Neil Thanedar is an entrepreneur, investor, scientist, altruist, and author. He is the founder & GP of Utopic, a pre-seed biotech VC fund investing in the future of science.
In this episode we talk about:
- Neil's story and how he started investing?
- What are Mittelstands?

• Why startups should stay indie as long as possible?
• Their focus at Utopic Ventures
• Biotech 2.0 and lots more

Links mentioned:

Find Neil's essays at https://neilthanedar.com/

Utopic Ventures - https://utopicvc.com/

Labdoor website - https://labdoor.com/

Follow Neil on Linkedin - https://www.linkedin.com/in/thanedar/

Follow Neil on Twitter - https://twitter.com/NeilThanedar⁠

Hosted by Prashant Choubey - https://www.linkedin.com/in/choubeysahab/

Find the video episode on our youtube channel - https://www.youtube.com/@VC10X

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In this episode, Prashant Choubey talks to David Honik, Founding Partner of Lobby Capital & someone with over 23 years of investing experience in startups.

They talk about:

The Rebirth of August Capital as Lobby Capital:-

• David shared insights into the evolution of August Capital and their decision to transition to Lobby Capital.

• They discussed the importance of maintaining a smaller fund to stay focused on supporting and nurturing promising companies.

• Lobby Capital raised a $225 million fund and plans to continue its approach with Lobby II.

Managing Split Funds:-

• David explained the concept of split funds and how August Capital managed its core fund and special opportunities fund.

• They highlighted successful investments in companies like GitLab, Bill, Splunk, and Fastly.

• The approach of managing split funds proved to be sensible and beneficial for both LPs and the organization.

The Ideal Amount of Funds in Venture Capital:-

• We delved into the debate surrounding the ideal amount of funds that should be managed to generate successful returns.

• David shared their opinion and how Lobby Capital implements its seed investment strategy.

Venture Capital as the Best Job in the World:-

• David discussed why venture capital is considered the best job in the world.

• They highlighted the thrill of witnessing companies grow from small teams to large, revenue-generating entities.

Criteria for Evaluating Startups and Making Investments:-

• We explored the criteria Lobby Capital considers when evaluating startups and making investments.

• David emphasized the importance of finding amazing individuals who are making a positive impact on the world.

Decision-Making Process within the Partnership:-

• David explained the decision-making process within their partnership, focusing on reaching a consensus rather than relying on a voting mechanism.

The Importance of Human Capital in Venture Capital:-

• We discussed the importance of human capital in venture capital and how Lobby Capital actively supports their portfolio companies.

• David highlighted the hardships entrepreneurs face and how Lobby Capital aims to be there for founders in both their professional and personal lives.

Regrets and Lessons from Investing:-

• David shared their regrets about passing on Uber and LinkedIn, emphasizing the importance of investing in amazing people.

• They discussed the limitations of AI in venture capital and the value of identifying remarkable entrepreneurs.

If you're interested in learning more about these topics and hearing David's insights firsthand, make sure to tune in to this episode on our podcast platform.

Don't forget to follow David Hornick on social media:

Twitter - https://twitter.com/davidhornik

LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/davidhornik/

Threads - @davidhornik

Hosted by Prashant Choubey

Twitter - https://twitter.com/ChoubeySahab

Linkedin - https://www.linkedin.com/in/choubeysahab/

As always, we appreciate your support and feedback. If you have any questions or suggestions for future episodes, feel free to reach out to us.

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Robert Antoniades is the Co-founder & General Partner at Information Venture Partners. A Canada-based VC firm investing in fintech & enterprise-tech startups.

In this episode, we talk about:

• Robert's story & how he started investing

• Investment thesis at Information Venture Partners

• What do they look for in startups they back?

• Exit potential of startups

• Profitability or revenue growth

Links mentioned:

Information Venture Partners website: https://informationvp.com/

Follow Robert on Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/robertantoniades/

Hosted by Prashant Choubey: https://www.linkedin.com/in/choubeysahab/

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James Pringle is a Partner at Portfolio Ventures & a co-host of Riding Unicorns, a top 50 "entrepreneurship" podcast in 50+ countries.

In this episode, we talk about:

• James' story & how he started investing

• How is the UK startup ecosystem evolving?

• Different flavors of Venture Capital

• Importance of podcasting in venture capital

• How they add value to portfolio companies & lots more

Links mentioned:

Follow James on Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/thejamespringle/

Subscribe to Riding Unicorns: https://ridingunicorns.buzzsprout.com/

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In this episode, we had the opportunity to sit down with Jeffery Potvin, an experienced angel investor who has invested in over 55 companies. Jeffery shared his journey into the world of investing and discussed the valuable insights he gained from the last recession.

Here are some of the key topics we covered:

1. Jeffery's story and how he started investing
2. The Canadian startup ecosystem and its shortcomings
3. The role of Open People Network in supporting early-stage companies
4. The strategy behind building a roll-up fund and its potential benefits
5. What angel investors and syndicates look for in startups
   Throughout the conversation, Jeffery emphasized the importance of supporting founders and the continuous learning that comes with investing. He also highlighted the changing landscape of the Canadian startup ecosystem and the need to provide support and risk capital to nurture local talent.
   Here are a few key takeaways from the episode:
6. Investing in people: Jeffery emphasized that angel investing is ultimately about supporting the people behind the startups. It's important to understand that not every investment will be a win, but by focusing on the founders and offering support, we can help them navigate the ups and downs of entrepreneurship.
7. The power of collaboration: Jeffrey discussed the value of events like Ete, where entrepreneurs come together to help each other. By fostering a supportive community, startups can learn from one another and accelerate their growth.
8. The potential of roll-up funds: Jeffrey shared his insights on the roll-up strategy for building successful companies. By acquiring and integrating complementary businesses, startups can increase their revenue streams and drive growth.
   If you're interested in learning more about angel investing, the Canadian startup ecosystem, and gaining insights from experienced investors, I highly recommend giving this episode a listen. You can find it on our podcast platform or through our website VC10X.com.
   To connect with Jeffery and continue the conversation, you can find him on LinkedIn as Jeffery Potvin or through the company's profiles, Open People Network, and Supportersfund.com. We're always eager to engage with our listeners and hear your thoughts and questions.
   Thank you for your continued support and for being a valuable part of our podcast community. We appreciate your feedback and suggestions, so feel free to write to me at prashantchoubey3@gmail.com

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Andrey Kostyuk is the co-founder at AAlchemy Ventures, a program in association with Deloitte, to help Russian entrepreneurs get access to the European market.

In this episode, we talk about:

• Andrey's story & how he started investing

• Russian startup ecosystem

• How does AAlchemy Ventures work?

• What they look for in candidates?

• Importance of unit economics in current fundraising environment

& more..

Links mentioned:

AAlchemy website: https://www.aalchemy.vc/

Follow Andrey on Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/andreykostyuk/

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Alex Farcet is the Co-founder of Rainmaking, a climate-focused angel syndicate with over 1800 LPs investing alongside them.

In this episode, we talk about -

• Middle-class of venture investing

-Growing to 1700 LP base

• Empathy first approach on investor side & founder side

• Derisking the deals

• How do you run operations for the syndicate?

Links mentioned-

Follow Alex on Linkedin - https://www.linkedin.com/in/alexfarcet/

Rainmaking website - https://rainmakingimpact.com/

Hosted by Prashant Choubey - https://www.linkedin.com/in/choubeysahab/

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Sergey Gribov is a technology entrepreneur and investor with more than 20 years of experience; a partner at Flint Capital, a $250M Boston-based venture fund that invests across Israel, USA, and Europe. In 2022, Flint Capital was ranked by Inc. Magazine as one of the most founder-friendly funds on the planet.

We talk about:

• Sergey's story & how he started investing

• What do they look for in startups?

• Trends and current market situation

• Perspective on US, Israel & Europe markets

• Need for founders to diligence the VCs

• Operating as a distributed & remote VC while investing across 3 regions

& lots more

Links mentioned:

Flint Capital website - https://flintcap.com/

Follow Sergey on Linkedin - https://www.linkedin.com/in/sgribov/

Follow Sergey on Twitter - https://twitter.com/gsv239

Full episode video at https://vc10x.com/flint-capital

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Ruchir Lahohy is a Managing Partner at MegaDelta Capital investing in growth-stage Indian startups.

In this episode we talk about:

• Ruchirs's story & how he started investing

• How they helped set up NEA India?

• The origin story of MegaDelta Capital

• Tracking India's growth story

• How does early-stage investing differ from the growth stage?

• Exit options available to founders

& lots more

Links mentioned:

MegaDelta Capital website - http://megadeltacapital.com/

Follow Ruchir on Linkedin - https://www.linkedin.com/in/ruchirlahoty/

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Christian Rangen is the Chairman and Co-founder at Link Capital. One of the most active investors in the Nordic Region.

In this episode, we talk about :

• Investment thesis at Link Capital

• Nordic Startup Ecosystem

• Why startups need to think about an exit strategy from the very early stages?

• How to pick the right investors to navigate toward an exit?

• Christian's biggest learning investing in startups over the years

& lots more

Links mentioned:

Link Capital website - https://www.linkcapital.no/

Follow Christian on Linkedin - https://www.linkedin.com/in/christianrangen/

Full episode video at https://vc10x.com/link-capital

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Mathias Pastor is a Co-founder of Semper, where they're helping companies & employees make the most of their equity via the secondary market

In this episode, we talk about :

• How Semper helps employees get liquidity by selling their ESOPs in the secondary markets?

• How investors can get access to amazing secondary deals on Semper?

• What do employees need to know about Employee Stock Options?

• Questions employees should ask their company when they're being offered ESOPs

• How to evaluate an ESOPs offer?

& lots more

Links mentioned:

Semper website - https://www.meetsemper.com/

Follow Mathias on Linkedin - https://www.linkedin.com/in/mathiaspastor/

Follow Mathias on Twitter - https://twitter.com/pastormhm

Full episode video at https://vc10x.com/semper

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Regan is a Managing Partner at Lattice Fund where they're investing in Pre-seed & Seed stage crypto startups.

In this episode, we talk about:

• What got Regan into the crypto industry?

• How do they evaluate crypto startups?

• Biggest challenges facing the crypto industry

& lots more

Links mentioned:

Email Regan - regan@lattice.fundFollow Regan on Twitter - https://twitter.com/reganbozman

Full episode video at https://vc10x.com/lattice-fund

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Scott Shane is the Managing Partner at Comeback Capital. Scott was previously a professor & researcher on entrepreneurship. He's also an LP in several startup accelerators.

In this episode, we talk about :

• Scott's story & how he started investing

• Investment thesis at Comeback Capital

• His research on if entrepreneurship is in the genes?

• What gets investors excited in a startup pitch?

• Why founders should prioritize earlier exits?

& lots more..

Links mentioned:

Comeback Capital website: https://www.comeback.vc/

Follow Scott on Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/scott-shane-0597546/

Full episode video at https://vc10x.com/comeback-capital

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Shubhankar Bhattacharya is a General Partner at Foundamental where they're investing globally in startups operating in ConstructionTech.

In this episode, we talk about:

• What is ConstructionTech?

• How's it different from PropTech?

• Why productivity is low in construction?

• What they learnt from investing in InfraMarket & Tul?

• Construction being a major contributor of greenhouse gases

• Are 3D-printed houses here to stay?

• Shubhankar's biggest learnings as a VC

& lots more

Links mentioned-

Foundamental website - https://foundamental.com/

Foundamental on Linkedin - https://www.linkedin.com/company/foundamental/

Follow Shubhankar on Linkedin - https://www.linkedin.com/in/shubhankar-bhattacharya-a1063a3/

Dis/Agreed Videocast - https://www.youtube.com/@foundamental4597

Full episode video at https://vc10x.com/foundamental

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Dr. Francisco Saraiva Gomes, Founding Partner, and Chief Investment Officer at Ocean 14 Capital, where they're investing in venture and growth companies and technologies that offer sustainable solutions for our ocean, whilst generating an attractive return for our investors.

In this episode, we talk about:

• Why is it important to pay attention to our oceans?

• Biggest problem areas or sub-sectors in the ocean economy

• Why only 9% of plastic is recycled?

• Implications of Ocean warming

• What are blue foods?

• Exciting portfolio companies solving important problems

& lots more

Links mentioned:

Ocean 14 Capital website - https://www.ocean14capital.com/

Follow Ocean 14 on Linkedin - https://www.linkedin.com/company/ocean-14-capital/

Follow Ocean 14 on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/ocean14capital/?hl=en

Full episode video at https://vc10x.com/ocean-14-capital

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Michael Cardamone is the Founder & CEO at Forum Ventures. Michael was one of the first 30 employees at Box in a BD role. After 6 years in operating roles, he launched Forum Ventures. He is also an angel investor in a dozen companies, including in the seed round of Flexport. Forum Ventures now runs an accelerator, a VC fund, and a Venture Studio.

In this episode, we talk about:

-The story of how Forum Ventures got started

• Operating an accelerator, a VC fund, and a venture studio in tandem

• What goes into running an accelerator and a venture studio?

• His biggest learning investing in startups over the years

and lots more..

Links mentioned:

Forum Ventures website - https://forumvc.com

Follow Michael on Linkedin - https://www.linkedin.com/in/michaelcardamone/

Follow Michael on Twitter - https://twitter.com/MGCardamone

Full episode video at https://vc10x.com/forum-ventures

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Anuj Mehta is the India Investment Lead at Rise Capital, where he's leading the India investment strategy. Anuj has previous stints at Kalaari Capital & Entrepreneur First.

In this episode we talk about:

• Anuj's story & how he started investing

• Facts & figures that make India a great place to invest

• Most exciting sectors

• 5 M's they use to evaluate startups

• His biggest learning as a VC

& lots more

Links mentioned:

Email Anuj- anuj@risecapital.com

Follow anuj on Linkedin- https://www.linkedin.com/in/anuj-mehta-64391a21/

Rise Capital Website- https://risecapital.com

Hosted by Prashant Choubey - https://www.linkedin.com/in/choubeysahab/

Full episode post at https://vc10x.com/rise-capital

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Alka is the Founding Partner at Alkemi Growth Capital, where they're on a mission to elevate the Health and Well-Being of the Indian consumer while maximizing returns to their shareholders.

In this episode we talk about-

• Alka's story & how she started investing

• Investment Thesis at Alkemi Growth Capital

• Exciting Portfolio companies

• Evolution of Indian Startup Ecosystem

• Biggest learnings as a VC

& lots more

Links mentioned:

Follow Alka on Linkedin - https://www.linkedin.com/in/alkagoelny/

Alkemi website - https://www.alkemivp.com/

Full episode video at https://vc10x.com/alkemi

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Judah Taub is Co-founder and Managing Partner at Hetz Ventures. Previously, Judah served as Head of Data for Lansdowne Partners ($20B London-based Hedge Fund), as well as an advisor to multiple young start-ups.

In this episode we talk about:

• Impact of public markets on private investing

• How to think about startup valuations amid a downturn?

• Sticky Developer salaries

• Reason behind layoffs

• Investment thesis at Hetz Ventures

• Biggest learning of Judahs's investing career

& lots more

Links mentioned:

Hetz Ventures website: https://hetz.vc

Follow Judah on Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/judah-taub-3773247b/

Full episode post at https://vc10x.com/hetz-ventures

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Ryan is a Founding Partner at Midnight Venture Partners, a seed/growth stage DTC investor.

In this episode, we talk about:

• How Midnight Venture Partners got started?

• Trends in the DTC space

• Common mistakes that you see DTC founders make

• Cost-effective acquisition channels

• Difference between DTC & Retail

• Importance of retention

• Why sustainability products need to be better than competition?

& lots more

Links mentioned:

VAE Coffee - https://vaelabs.com/

Midnight Venture Partners - https://midnightvp.com/

Follow Ryan on Linkedin - https://www.linkedin.com/in/ryan-springer-466a02aa/

Full episode video at https://vc10x.com/midnight-vp

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Mia is an Operating Principal at Four Cities Capital, where she's the only full-time employee while being in her early 20s.

We talk about:

• How a cold email got Mia her first job into Venture Capital?

• Advice on how to get into VC

• Her work at Four Cities Capital as the only full-time employee

• How to build momentum while LP fundraising?

• Similarities between building a Sales Pipeline & an LP pipeline

• Portfolio construction

& lots more

Links mentioned:

Mia's blog on "Fundraising as an Emerging Manager" - https://venturedigest.substack.com/p/fundraising-as-an-emerging-manager-part-one-30f5032b7810

Subscribe to Mia's Substack - https://venturedigest.substack.com/

Follow Mia on Linkedin - https://www.linkedin.com/in/mialilynguyen/

Four Cities Capital website - https://www.fourcitiescapital.com/

Full episode video at https://vc10x.com/mia-nguyen

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Daniel is a Partner at Vine Ventures investing in Psychedelics & wellness startups.

In this episode, we talk about-

• What is Psychedelics?

• State of Mental Health

• Psychedelics as a solution to mental health

• Perception around psychedelics

• Regulations around psychedelics

• Is psychedelics a VC backable sector?

• Vine Reciprocity pledge

& lots more

Links mentioned:

Email Daniel: dt@vine.vc

Website: https://vine.vc

Follow Daniel on Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/danieltarockoff/

Full episode post at https://vc10x.com/vine-vc

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Nadav Steinmetz is a Co-founder at Climate First, a next-generation climate tech accelerator, scaling Israeli climate innovation, and paving its pathway to global markets. They support early-stage climate tech startups with significant decarbonization potential, by providing access to deep-tech startup knowledge, expertise, and a global network of mentors, partners and VC’s.

In this episode we talk about:

• Nadav's background & what led him to climate investing?

• Why Climate Change is the biggest issue facing humanity?

• Goal with the Climate First accelerator

• What sectors generate the most emissions?

• Strong mentor & partner network at Climate First

• What can founders expect to gain from the program?

& lots more..

Links mentioned in the episode:

Apply to Climate First - https://climatefirst.vc/

Follow Climate First on Linkedin - https://www.linkedin.com/company/climatefirst/

Follow Nadav on Linkedin - https://www.linkedin.com/in/nadav-steinmetz-38bb9518b/

Hosted by Prashant Choubey - https://www.linkedin.com/in/choubeysahab/

Full episode video at https://vc10x.com/climate-first

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Anand is Principal at Nexus Venture Partners where he is focused on investing in early-stage (seed, Series A) teams driven to solve large impact challenges. He is particularly interested in Fintech/Insuretech, SaaS, Health and solutions for "Bharat".

We talk about:

• Anand's story & how he started investing?

• Investment thesis at Nexus Venture Partners

• Deploying $700 Million global fund

• Indian Startup Ecosystem

• How Nexus supports portfolio companies?

& lots more

Links mentioned:

Nexus Venture Partners - https://nexusvp.com/

Follow Anand on Linkedin - https://www.linkedin.com/in/ananddatta/

Follow Anand on Twitter - https://twitter.com/Anand_datta

Full episode video at https://vc10x.com/nexus-vp

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Michael Joseph is a Founding Partner at Ion Pacific, where they are providing liquidity to the world of venture capital by investing in startup secondaries. Earlier this year they announced a $133.6 Million Fund focused on investing in the secondary market.

In this episode, we talk about:

• What are secondaries?

• Why is now a great time to invest in startup secondaries?

• How they provide liquidity to GPs, LPs & founders?

• Where does the secondary market operate?

• How they evaluate secondaries?

• Skipping the J curve

& lots more

Links mentioned:

Ion Pacific website - https://ionpacific.com/

Follow Michael on Linkedin - https://www.linkedin.com/in/michael-joseph-a5723a9/

Hosted by Prashant Choubey - https://www.linkedin.com/in/choubeysahab/

Full episode video at https://vc10x.com/ion-pacific

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Rich Grant is the founder & Managing Partner at Touchdown Ventures, a venture capital firm that partners with leading corporations to manage their corporate venture capital investment programs.

In this episode we talk about:

• What are Corporate VCs?

• How is a Corporate VC different from a typical VC firm?

• Why big corporations start their VC programs?

• How Touchdown helps corporations set up and manage their VC programs?

• Why should founders keep Corporate VCs on their target list?

& lots more

Links mentioned:

Touchdown Ventures website - https://www.touchdownvc.com/

Follow Rich on Linkedin - https://www.linkedin.com/in/rich-grant/

Full episode video at https://vc10x.com/touchdownvc

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Dominic Lau is a Partner at Ripple Ventures, leading pre-seed and seed-stage investments ($250K to $1M) into enterprise software, developer tools, and web3 infrastructure companies at Ripple Ventures. Also supporting student and first-time founders with $25-50K checks building in the same categories through the Ripple Fellow Fund.

In this episode we talk about:

• Why Ripple Ventures started the student fellowship?

• How is the fellowship structured?

• How do they select candidates for the fellowship?

• What are the standard deal terms?

• Past alumni doing exciting work

• How is it different from other student fellowships?

and lots more..

Links mentioned:

Ripple Ventures website - https://www.rippleventures.com/

Tank Talks Podcast - https://www.rippleventures.com/podcast

Follow Dominic on Linkedin - https://www.linkedin.com/in/dominicyclau/

Hosted by Prashant Choubey - https://www.linkedin.com/in/choubeysahab/

Full episode video at https://vc10x.com/ripple-ventures

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Shashank is a Co-founder of 100x.vc - India's first venture fund to invest in early-stage startups via iSAFE notes.

In this episode we talk about:

• Shashank's story & how he started investing

• Targeting to invest in 100 companies every year

• Investment thesis at 100x.vc

• Why India is the next big thing?

• What are iSAFE notes?

• Who can apply for funding from 100x.vc?

• Exciting portfolio companies

& lots more

Links mentioned:

Apply to Class 10 - https://www.100x.vc/class10

100X.VC Portfolio - https://www.100x.vc/portfolio

Follow Shashank on Linkedin - https://www.linkedin.com/in/shashankrandev/

Follow Shashank on Instagram - https://instagram.com/shashankrandev_100x

Follow Shashank on Twitter - https://twitter.com/ShashankRandev

Full episode video at https://vc10x.com/100xvc

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Yash Patel leads Telstra Ventures' consumer tech investing efforts, with an emphasis on esports/gaming, social media, ecommerce, web3 and SaaS. Yash has sourced and led TV’s investments in BigCommerce (Nasdaq: BIGC), Snapchat (NYSE: SNAP), Skillz (NYSE: SKLZ), Near (Nasdaq: NIR), MPL among others

In this episode we talk about:

• How Yash makes investment decisions?

• What are Network Effects?

• Investing in an Esports team as a VC fund

• Perspective on Esports & Gaming sectors

• Why they're bullish on crypto?

• Exciting portfolio companies

Links mentioned:

Telstra Ventures website- https://telstraventures.com/

Follow Yash on Linkedin- https://www.linkedin.com/in/ypatel1/

Full episode post at https://vc10x.com/telstra-ventures

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Robert Cote founded COTE Capital with a mission of finding, funding, and scaling breakthrough innovations that can have an impact in the world for people and bring advanced manufacturing back to America.

We talk about:

-What is IP Capital?

• How is IP Capital different from Venture Capital?

• What's broken about Venture Capital?

• How the IP investing model works?

• How IP Capital turns Venture Capital and Big Tech in Silicon Valley on its head?

• How's IP capital recession-proof?

• Robert's story of investing in PCR, OFDM, and other breakthrough innovations and how that produced over $3 billion dollars, 112% annual return

Links mentioned:

COTE Capital website: https://www.cotecapital.com/

Follow Robert on Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/therobertcotechannel/

Follow Robert on Twitter: https://twitter.com/therobertcote

Subscribe to COTE Capital Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@cotecapital9399

Hosted by Prashant Choubey: https://twitter.com/ChoubeySahab

Full episode video at https://vc10x.com/cote-capital

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Kristina Chapple is a Director at 11Tribes Ventures where they're investing in purpose-driven founders with a special focus on founder wellness. Previously Kristina was working at a Private Equity firm before making the switch to Venture Capital.

We talk about:

• Kristina's story and how she started her journey in Venture Capital

• What does founder-friendly investing look like in practice?

• Leveraging Venture Partners for value-add and dealflow

• Exciting Portfolio companies at 11tribes

• Advice for folks looking to break into VC

• Venture Capital 101 course by Meagan Loyst

• Insights into LP fundraising

and lots more..

Portfolio companies mentioned:

Ryze Mushroom Coffee - https://www.ryzesuperfoods.com/

Brain Space - https://www.brainspacemed.com/

Scheduler AI - https://www.scheduler.ai/

Links mentioned:

11Tribes website - https://11tribes.vc/

Follow Kristina on Linkedin - https://www.linkedin.com/in/kristina-chapple-48052717a/

Follow Kristina on Twitter - https://twitter.com/KristinaChapp

Hosted by Prashant Choubey - https://twitter.com/ChoubeySahab

Full episode video at https://vc10x.com/11tribes

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Jonathan is the Founder & General Partner of Space.VC. Jonathan is an active advisor to Space startups globally, serving on Board of Directors, advising prospective entrepreneurs and international Space Agencies. Previously, Jonathan was the Founder of an enterprise software company, Jebbit, in the digital experience & data infrastructure space. The company would go on to raise $90M+ in venture capital, work with a large portion of the Fortune 500, and successfully exit.

We talk about:

• Origin story of SpaceVC

• Investing in the Space sector

• Major opportunity areas with Space

• Being an investor in SpaceX

• Will we get to Mars in our lifetimes?

• How will the Space sector evolve in the next 5-10 years?

Links mentioned:

SpaceVC website: https://www.spacevc.co/

Follow Jonathan on Twitter: https://twitter.com/lacostejonathan

Follow Jonathan on Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jonathanlacoste/

Hosted by Prashant Choubey: https://twitter.com/ChoubeySahab

Full episode video at https://vc10x.com/spacevc

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Ethan is Founder & General Partner at Newtype Ventures where they're investing in underrepresented founders.

In this episode we talk about:

-Investment thesis at Newtype Ventures

-How investing in underrepresented founders gives better returns?

-Having internal democracy while making investment decisions

-Some exciting portfolio companies

and lots more..

Portfolio companies mentioned:

Sendme- https://www.sendme.ng/

Talently - https://talently.tech/

Kudos - https://www.joinkudos.com/

Links mentioned:

Newtype Ventures website - https://newtypeventures.com/

Full episode video at https://vc10x.com/newtype-ventures

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Tristin is a General Partner at Spark, a VC fund, incubator & venture studio investing in Esports & Creator economy. He's an avid creator & a 15 times founder.

We talk about:

• Tristin's story & how he started investing

• How he operates a Startup incubator, VC fund & Venture Studio at the same time

• How to think about investing in Esports?

• How's the creator economy shaping up

• How he adds value to portfolio companies

• His prediction for the future

& a lot more

Links mentioned:

Find all links to Trinstin at https://taze.tv

Hosted by Prashant Choubey - https://twitter.com/ChoubeySahab

Full episode video at https://vc10x.com/spark

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Rahul Samat is the India Partner at Entrepreneur First. Previously he was Head of Strategy & New Initiatives at Swiggy for 6 years.

In this episode we talk about:

• What is Talent investing?

• How does the Entrepreneur First model work?

• How's the 3-month program structured?

• Who can apply?

• Dedicated India push

& lots more

Links mentioned:

Entrepreneur First website- https://www.joinef.com/

Follow EF on Linkedin- https://www.linkedin.com/company/entrepreneur-first/

Follow Rahul on Linkedin- https://www.linkedin.com/in/rahulsamat/

Full episode video at https://vc10x.com/entrepreneur-first

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Zain Latif is the founder of TLG Capital, a private equity firm focused on Venture Debt investments in high-impact African businesses.

In this episode we talk about:

• What is Venture Debt?

• Startup ecosystem in Sub-Saharan Africa

• How is Venture Debt different from Venture Capital?

• Problems faced by African founders

& lots more

Links mentioned:

TLG Capital website - https://tlgcapital.com/

Follow Zain on Linkedin - https://www.linkedin.com/in/zain-latif-8139bb1/

Hosted by Prashant Choubey - https://www.linkedin.com/in/choubeysahab/

Full episode video at https://vc10x.com/tlg-capital

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Ertan Can is the founder of Multiple Capital, a Fund of Funds investing in micro-VCs across the world.

In this episode we talk about-

• What are Fund of Funds (FoFs)?

• How FoFs evaluate VC funds?

• How many VC funds do FoFs back in a year?

• Return expectations

• Diversification

• Advice for emerging managers

& more

Links mentioned:

Multiple Capital website - https://www.multiple.capital/

Follow Ertan on Linkedin - https://www.linkedin.com/in/ertancan/

Follow Ertan on Twitter - https://twitter.com/rtancan

Full episode video at https://vc10x.com/multiple-capital

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Alex Menn is a Partner at Begin Capital, investing in B2B SaaS, Deeptech, Artificial Intelligence and Work Simplifiers at the seed stage.

We talk about:

• How Venture Capital is like a TV Series?

• Cool website of Begin Capital

• Investment thesis at Begin Capital

• Exciting Portfolio companies

• Something that Alex wishes he had learned at the start of his VC career

and more..

Links mentioned:

Begin Capital website- https://begincl.com/

Follow Alex on Linkedin- https://www.linkedin.com/in/alex-menn-bb72a310/

Full episode video at https://vc10x.com/begin-capital

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Peet Denny is a Founding Partner at ClimateVC,  a fund backing early-stage startups that will drive material decarbonization of the economy and day-to-day life through both their fund and syndicate.

In this episode, we talk about:

-How big is the climate opportunity?

-Why more founders should build in Climatech?

-Sub-sectors within Climatetech

-Carbon credit market

-Will we get there in time?

& more

Links mentioned:

Climate VC website - https://www.climate.vc/

Follow Peet on Linkedin - https://www.linkedin.com/in/peet-denny/

Follow Peet on Twitter - https://twitter.com/PeetDenny

Hosted by Prashant Choubey - https://twitter.com/ChoubeySahab

Full episode video at https://vc10x.com/climatevc

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Aventurine Capital Group focuses on inventors, researchers, and entrepreneurs with strong and impactful Foundational IP. Our IP Commercialization Program and Studio provide unparalleled support in realizing the potential of intellectual property through IP Strategy, IP Asset Management and supporting Go-To-Market services.

We talk about:

-What is Aventurine & how they invest in Foundational IP-led companies?

-How they're different from a typical Venture capital firm?

-Most exciting sectors when it comes to IP investing

-Where will the next light bulb moment come from?

& more

Links mentioned:

Aventurine website- https://www.aventurine.com/

Pitch at michele@aventurine.com

Hosted by Prashant Choubey - https://twitter.com/ChoubeySahab

Full episode video at https://vc10x.com/aventurine

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Will Sacks is a founder & CEO at Falcrum Venture Accelerator, where he's helping mission-driven founders raise their seed rounds. This is a must listen episode for startup founders looking to raise venture capital.

In this episode, we talk about-

-What's the right time for fundraising?

-How to prepare your pitch deck?

-How to find your ideal VCs?

-How to reach out to VCs?

-How to close your round on the best terms?

-Perspective on Downrounds

& more

Links Mentioned-

Falcrum Venture Accelerator - https://fulcrumventureaccelerator.com/

Follow Will on Linkedin - https://www.linkedin.com/in/williamsacks/

Follow Will on Twitter - https://twitter.com/willsacks

Hosted by Prashant Choubey - https://twitter.com/ChoubeySahab

Full episode video at https://vc10x.com/falcrum

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Alex Ferber is a Partner at Green Egg Ventures, investing in early-stage B2B SaaS.

In this episode, we talk about-

• How Green Egg Ventures got started?

• Investment thesis at Green Egg Ventures

• What do they look for in companies?

• Perspective on exits

& more..

Portfolio companies mentioned:

Near Space labs- https://nearspacelabs.com/

Native Voice- https://www.nativevoice.ai/

Links mentioned-

Pitch Alex at alex@greenegg.vc

Follow Alex on Linkedin- https://www.linkedin.com/in/alex-ferber/

Full episode video at https://vc10x.com/green-egg

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Hershel Mehta is a Co-founder & General Partner at 2amvc, where they're investing in early-stage startups in India.

In this episode, we talk about:

• How 2amvc got started?

• Why India is the next big thing?

• Exciting sectors within India

• How they get their India-specific deal-flow?

& more

Links mentioned-

2amvc website- https://www.2amvc.com/

Follow Hershel on Linkedin- https://www.linkedin.com/in/hershelmehta/

Hosted by Prashant Choubey- https://twitter.com/ChoubeySahab

Full episode video at https://vc10x.com/2amvc

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Richard Kerby is a General Partner at Equal Ventures, where they're investing in Retail, Care, Insurance, Supply Chain, Climate sectors at the seed stage.

In this episode, we talk about:

-How Equal Ventures got started?

-How do they evaluate startups?

-Investing in a concentrated set of companies

-How they conduct due diligence?

-Mistakes to avoid for emerging managers

Portfolio companies mentioned:

Ghost: https://www.ghst.io/

Wrapbook: https://www.wrapbook.com/

Threeflow: https://www.threeflow.com/

Links mentioned:

Equal Ventures website: https://www.equal.vc/

Follow Richard on Twitter: https://twitter.com/kerby

Follow Richard on Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/richardkerby/

Full episode video at https://vc10x.com/equal-ventures

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John Bailey is the Co-founder of OneFund. At OneFund, they're increasing access to the Venture Capital & Private Equity asset class.

In this episode, we talk about:

• How OneFund got started?

• Making Venture Capital more accessible as an asset class

• Increasing awareness about PE & VC investing

• How investing at OneFund works?

• What is Private Equity?

• Different stages of Private Equity

• Return expectations in VC investing

& more..

Links mentioned:

OneFund website - https://www.onefundinvestments.com/

Follow John on Linkedin - https://www.linkedin.com/in/john-bailey-51037793/

Hosted by Prashant Choubey - https://twitter.com/ChoubeySahab

Full episode video at https://vc10x.com/onefund

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Eric Woo is Co-founder & CEO at Revere. They help LPs build their VC portfolios.

In this episode, we talk about:

• How Revere got started?

• Revere's rating system to evaluate fund managers

• What should emerging GPs do before starting to raise their fund?

• Helping GPs refine & communicate their story to LPs

and more..

Links mentioned:

Revere website - https://www.reverevc.com/

Follow Eric on Linkedin - https://www.linkedin.com/in/ericwoo/

Full episode video at https://vc10x.com/revere

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Dmitry Chikhachev is a Managing Partner at Runa Capital. A Series A focused VC firm with over $500M in assets under management and 100+ Investments across 13 countries.

We talk about:

• How is Series A investing different from Pre-seed/Seed investing?

• How VC is a 'hit' driven business?

• Shifting Runa Capital HQ to Europe

• Investing in 13 countries

and more

Exciting portfolio companies mentioned:

Mambu - https://runacap.com/companies/mambu/

Pasqal - https://runacap.com/companies/pasqal/

Links mentioned in the episode:

Follow Runa Capital on Linkedin - https://www.linkedin.com/company/runacapital/

Follow Runa Capital on Twitter - https://twitter.com/RunaCapital

Follow Dmitry on Linkedin - https://www.linkedin.com/in/dmitrychikhachev/

Hosted by Prashant Choubey - https://twitter.com/ChoubeySahab

Full episode video at https://vc10x.com/runa-capital

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Vic Pascucci III is a Managing General Partner at Energy Capital Ventures. The only early-stage venture capital fund focused on the ESG imperatives and digital transformation of the natural gas industry.

In this episode, we talk about:

• Investing in Natural Gas and ESG

• How to think about investing in the ESG space?

• How capital-intensive are ESG startups?

• How to conduct diligence for tech-intensive startups?

• Portfolio companies doing exciting work

and more..

Links mentioned:

Energy Capital Ventures website - https://www.energycapitalventures.com/

Follow Vic on Twitter - https://twitter.com/victorpascucci3

Follow Vic on Linkedin - https://www.linkedin.com/in/victorpascucci/

Full episode video at https://vc10x.com/energy-capital-ventures

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Max Fleit is a Founding Partner of Wizard Ventures, where he's building a portfolio of profitable internet businesses. Max is a serial entrepreneur & has run both bootstrapped & VC-funded businesses, he contrasts the two in this episode.

In this episode, we talk about:

• Why you should not raise VC Money?

• Expectations that come with VC Money

• Difference between VCs and Angels

• What all info should your pitch deck contain?

• At what stage should founders seek external funding?

Links mentioned:

Wizard Ventures: https://www.wizardventures.co/

Base Templates: https://www.basetemplates.com/

Follow Max on Twitter: https://twitter.com/MaxFleit

Follow Max on Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/maximilian-fleitmann/

Hosted by Prashant Choubey: https://twitter.com/ChoubeySahab

Episode post at https://vc10x.com/max-fleit

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Abhishek Sethi is a co-founder & General Partner at Grad Capital. They invest $40k in student entrepreneurs in India.

We talk about:

• How two 24-year-olds started a VC firm?

• Why student entrepreneurs is a great category to invest in?

• Sourcing student entrepreneurs

• Conducting diligence on student entrepreneurs

& lots more..

Links mentioned:

Grad Capital website - https://gradcapital.in

Follow Abhishek on Twitter - https://twitter.com/abhisheksethi96

Follow Abhishek on Linkedin - https://www.linkedin.com/in/abhisheksethi1996/

Hosted by Prashant Choubey - https://twitter.com/ChoubeySahab

Full episode video at https://vc10x.com/grad-capital

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Peter Livingston is a General Partner at Unpopular Ventures. An angel syndicate investing across countries & sectors.

We talk about:

• How Unpopular Ventures got started?

• How they got their initiatial syndicate LPs?

• Sourcing super early-stage startups

• What they look for in companies while investing? 

• Being an early investor in companies like Zepto

• Syndicate Vs VC Model

• How is a deal memo prepared?

• What is a Rolling fund?

and more..

Links mentioned:

Unpopular Ventures website- https://unpopular.vc

Follow Peter on Twitter- https://twitter.com/unpopularvc

Hosted by Prashant Choubey - https://twitter.com/ChoubeySahab

Full episode video at https://vc10x.com/unpopular-vc

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Andrew Yeung is what I'd call "The Master Connector". He's organized 100+ events in places like Toronto, NYC, etc bringing people together.

This isn't a typical VC10X episode where Prashant (host) talks to VCs. Venture Capital is more of a people business than a money business. That's what this episode is about.

In this episode, we talk about-

• Andrew's story

• Difference between Toronto & NYC vibe

• What makes Andrew passionate about bringing people together?

• How to strike a conversation with people at parties/conferences?

• Recipe for community building

• What goes into organizing an event?

• What categories of people attend these events?

Note- This episode was recorded earlier, Andrew has since moved on from his role at Facebook to take a new role as Global Product Lead at Google.

Links mentioned:

Follow Andrew on Twitter- https://twitter.com/andruyeung

Hosted by Prashant Choubey- https://twitter.com/ChoubeySahab

Full episode video at https://vc10x.com/the-master-connector

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Mike Jarmuz or Muzz is a General Partner at Lightning⚡️Ventures where he's focused on investing in Bitcoin companies. 

We talk about:

• Why Bitcoin is the only thing that matters?

• Commonalities between Music industry & Venture Capital

• Benefits of the Angel syndicate model

• Exciting portfolio companies

Links mentioned:

Lightening Ventures website - https://ltng.ventures

Swan Bitcoin code- https://www.swanbitcoin.com/ltngventures/

Become an LP in Lightening Ventures- https://ltng.ventures/lp-application

Youtube - https://www.youtube.com/@LightningVentures

Follow Mike on Twitter - https://twitter.com/MikeJarmuz

Hosted by Prashant Choubey - https://twitter.com/ChoubeySahab

Episode post at https://vc10x.com/lightening-ventures

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Dan Rosen is the Founder & General Partner at Commerce Ventures. Commerce Ventures is a sector-focused VC fund, which invests in infrastructure and enablers for the Commerce Continuum: Shop (Retail), Spend (Payments), Save (Banking/Investing), Secure (Insurance).

In this episode, we talk about:

• Building a sector-specific firm

• Difference between sector-specific and sector-agnostic firms

• Difference between 'Commerce' & 'Fintech'

• Sub-sectors within Commerce - Shop, Spend, Save, Secure

• Trends in the Commerce sector

• Hosting a pitch competition at Money 20/20 for startups focused on financial inclusion

Links mentioned in the episode:

Commerce Ventures website: https://commerce.vc/

Follow Dan on Twitter: https://twitter.com/venturedan

Pitch at dan@commerce.vc

Hosted by Prashant Choubey - https://twitter.com/ChoubeySahab

Full episode blog & video at https://vc10x.com/commerce-ventures

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Daniel Ibri is a Co-Founder & Managing Partner at Mindset Ventures. The firm invests in B2B software startups based in the U.S. and Israel.

In this episode, we talk about:

• Focus on Israeli & US startups

• Growth in fund size over time

• Factors they look for while investing

• Speaking to all the Co-founders before investing

and more..

Links mentioned in the episode:

Mindset Ventures website - https://mindset.ventures/

Follow Daniel on Linkedin - https://www.linkedin.com/in/danielibri/

Hosted by Prashant Choubey - https://twitter.com/ChoubeySahab

Full episode blog & video at https://vc10x.com/mindset-ventures

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Jordan Nel is an investor at Hummingbird VC, backing emerging GPs, & non-linear founders.

In this episode, we talk about:

• What LPs look for in fund managers?
• Importance of picking, vs sourcing or winning deals
• VC Tools ecosystem
• Media-led VC firms
  and more..

Links mentioned in the episode:

An LPs Guide to Venture Funds- https://jordsnel.substack.com/p/unbundling-one

Hummingbird VC website- https://www.hummingbird.vc/

Follow Jordan on Twitter- https://twitter.com/jordsnel

Follow Jordan on Linkedin- https://www.linkedin.com/in/jordsnel/

Hosted by Prashant Choubey- https://twitter.com/ChoubeySahab

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Dave is a General Partner at Vibecap. Dave previously worked at Facebook for 10 years in a product role where he learned from the best in the business.

In this episode, we talk about :

• Investment thesis at Vibecap
• Investing in AI, Web3, climate change & deep science
• Investing amid volatility
• How cultural, climate, and demographic changes will shape the future?
  .. and much more

Links mentioned in this episode:

Vibecap website- https://vibecap.co/

Vibecap thesis- https://vibecap.co/thesis/

Pitch at vibes@vibecap.co

Follow Vibecap on Twitter- https://twitter.com/vibe_cap

Follow Dave on Twitter- https://twitter.com/davegoldblatt

Follow Dave on Linkedin- https://www.linkedin.com/in/dave-goldblatt-40138129/

Hosted by Prashant Choubey

Full episode blog & video at https://vc10x.com/vibecap

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Lee Edwards is GP at Root Ventures. Root Ventures invests in engineers who are starting companies that tackle the hard problems in software - developer tools and services, software infrastructure, applied AI & ML, tooling for data scientists and engineers, computer vision, and anything else that takes a strong technical team to build.

In this episode, we talk about:

• How to think about the devtools market?
• How is building devtools different from building enterprise SaaS?
• Low code Vs No code
• Developer productivity
• Impact of remote developers on job market
• Where's the next Github coming from?

Links mentioned in the episode:

Root Ventures website - https://root.vc/

Lee on Linkedin - https://www.linkedin.com/in/leeredwards/

Lee on Twitter - https://twitter.com/terronk

Hosted by Prashant Choubey

Full episode blog at https://vc10x.com/root-vc

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Matt Kozlov is the Managing Director of Techstars LA, Healthcare & Space programs.

In this episode we talk about :

• What does Techstars look for in founders that apply to the Techstars accelerator?

• Innovation in healthcare

• Where is the next SpaceX coming from?

• How are Techstars programs structured?

• In-person Vs Virtual programs

and a lot more..

Links mentioned in the episode-

Apply to Techstars accelerator- https://www.techstars.com/accelerators

Follow Matt on Twitter - https://twitter.com/Koz

Hosted by Prashant Choubey - https://twitter.com/ChoubeySahab

Full episode blog & video at https://vc10x.com/techstars-matt-kozlov

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Moshe is a managing principal of Maccabee Ventures. A Yeshiva University faculty member and attorney, he has more than 25 years of experience as an entrepreneur, strategic investor, and trusted advisor to early-stage technology companies. Moshe’s expertise includes SilverTech®, Digital Health, PropTech, FinTech, and Cybersecurity.

We talk about:
- Moshe's story and how he gained his investing knowledge in his teenage years
- Difference in working for VCs and Family offices
- Teaching a class about VC and Angel investing at a college
- Israel startup ecosystem
- Investing in Silvertech
- Some exciting port cos

Portfolio companies mentioned:

Vayyar: Next Generation Remote Healthcare Monitoring and Fall Detection

CoreCare: Elimination of Senior Living Billing Errors using Artificial Intelligence

Tembo Health Specialty Tele-Medicine for Assisted Livings

Eleos Health: CareOps for Mental Health

YesHearing: Concierge Audiology and Hearing Aids in the Home and Senior Communities

Links mentioned:

Maccabee Ventures website - https://www.maccabee.vc/

Maccabee Twitter - https://twitter.com/MaccabeeVc

Follow Moshe on Linkedin - https://www.linkedin.com/in/moshebellows/

Follow Moshe on Twitter - https://twitter.com/bellowsprod

Full episode blog at https://vc10x.com/maccabee

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William Stringer is a co-founder of Chisos. At Chisos they're re-imagining the traditional VC model by leveraging ISAs and SAFE notes.

In this episode we talk about:

• How Chisos is different from traditional venture capital model?

• How is the ISA structured?

• Who can get investment from Chisos?

• Founder friendly flexible payback & clawback terms

• How does the investment process work?

and lot more..

Links mentioned in the episode:

Chisos website: https://chisos.io

Follow William on Twitter: https://twitter.com/wdstringer

Hosted by Prashant Choubey: https://twitter.com/ChoubeySahab

Full episode blog at https://vc10x.com/chisos

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Samara Hernandez is the Founding Partner at Chingona Ventures, a Chicago-based venture firm that invests in pre-seed startups, primarily in the Midwest and primarily founded by overlooked individuals who are focused on massive markets.

In this episode we talk about:

• Samara's story & how she started investing?

• Investing in Badass founders

• Looking for the "Chingona factor" in founders

• Exciting portfolio companies

and more..

Links mentioned on the episode:

Pitch Chingona Ventures: https://www.chingona.ventures/apply

Follow Samara on Twitter: https://twitter.com/SamaraMHernandz

Follow Chingona Ventures on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chingonaventures/

Full episode blog at https://vc10x.com/chingona-ventures

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Olivia Hipkins is a Managing Partner at Gaia Global, a VC firm focused on active investment in early-stage impact-oriented ventures that transform our economies, lives, and planet. They invest in CleanTech, FoodTech, AgTech, and Materials spaces.

Olivia is an investor, operator, and advisor focused on the intersection of sustainability and financial services. She works with investors and companies across venture capital and private equity to integrate sustainability in capital allocation decisions, empowering investment professionals and executive teams to see sustainability as an opportunity for positive impact and returns.

She has worked with numerous private companies and investors spanning the real asset markets (including metals & mining, oil & gas, renewable energy, supply chain, and blockchain for real assets), driving strategic initiatives, outlining sustainable growth plans, and developing funding and capital raising plans.

Oliva has previously held executive positions at Qenta Inc. (fka Emergent Technology & Payments) and 17 Asset Management, as well as served as an investment professional at Castlelake LP, the International Finance Corporation (World Bank Group), and PIMCO.

In this episode we talk about:

• Impact investing

• Solutions for climate change

• Return expectations

• Some exciting portfolio companies

and lots more..

Links mentioned in the episode:

Follow Olivia on Twitter - https://twitter.com/odyssey_olivia

Gaia Global website - https://gaiaglobal.io/

Hosted by Prashant Choubey - https://twitter.com/ChoubeySahab

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Atin is the Founder & General Partner at Twenty Seven Ventures, a global VC Fund that invests in EdTech and Future of Work Startups. Investing at the earliest stages (Pre-Seed/Seed), Atin looks for outstanding Founders who are building big businesses - and are nice people leaving a net positive impact on our world.

In this episode we talk about:

• Atin's story & how he started investing

• Founder fellowship program

• Investment process at 27V

• Value-add as a solo-GP

and more..

Links mentioned in the episode:

27v website: https://www.27v.vc/

Atin's Twitter: https://twitter.com/batraatin

Hosted by Prashant Choubey (https://twitter.com/ChoubeySahab)

Full episode post at https://vc10x.com/27v

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David Mandel is the founder and Managing Partner of Emerging Ventures where they invest in startups operating in emerging technologies like AI, ML, NLP, Robotics, etc. Previously David founded, operated, & exited 4 startups in the finance space. He has since invested in over 500 startups as an angel or fund manager.

In this episode, we talk about:

• David's story and how he started investing?

• Will AI take our jobs?

• Will there be new types of jobs for humans?

• Investing in founders who do more with less

• Focus on execution

and more..

Links mentioned in the episode:

Emerging Ventures website - https://emerging.vc/

Follow David on Twitter - https://twitter.com/MandelAngel

Follow David on Linkedin - https://www.linkedin.com/in/david-mandel-/

Read David's blog - https://www.davidmandelblog.com/

Hosted by Parshant Choubey (https://twitter.com/ChoubeySahab)

Full episode blog at https://vc10x.com/emerging-ventures

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Sanjay is a co-founder and Managing Partner at Blume Ventures.

Blume typically invests in pre-seed to pre-Series A startups and has built a large portfolio over the past decade, holding positions in edtech firm Unacademy, quick-commerce platform Dunzo, micro-mobility startup Yulu among many others.

Recently, Blume announced the close of a $250 Million India-focused fund.

In this episode, we'll talk about:
- Blume's origin story
- Focus of the new $250 Mil fund IV
- Secret behind Blume's success
- Contrasting US & India Startup Ecosystems
- Why the next decade belongs to India?
- Common traits in founders that win over & over again
- Is a co-founder necessary?
- Perspective on exits
- Learnings/mistakes made in the journey

Links mentioned in the episode:

Blume Ventures website - https://blume.vc/

Follow Sanjay on Twitter - https://twitter.com/sanjaynath

Pitch Blume at info@blume.vc

Hosted by Prashant Choubey (https://twitter.com/ChoubeySahab)

Full episode blog at https://vc10x.com/blume-ventures

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Reflect Ventures invests in core infrastructure areas where there are significant barriers to entry and where digitization can enable huge economic gains. Some of their focus sectors include logistics, supply chain, distribution, commerce, and fintech. They primarily co-invest with reputable institutional lead VCs in Series Seed and A/B rounds of B2B and B2B2C startups.

In this episode, we talk about:

• Investment thesis at Reflect Ventures

• Investing in emerging markets

• How they generate Venture scale returns with the typical VC risk?

• "Hair blown back" moment for syndicates

and more..

Links mentioned in the episode:

Reflect Ventures website- http://www.reflectventures.com/

Pitch here - invest@reflectventures.com

Michel's LinkedIn- https://www.linkedin.com/in/michaelfriedman88/

Jor's LinkedIn- https://www.linkedin.com/in/jorlaw88/

Hosted by Parshant Choubey - https://twitter.com/ChoubeySahab

Full episode blog at https://vc10x.com/vc-scale-returns

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Steve Walsh is the founder of Hands On Angel LLC.  He is an entrepreneur and angel investor with a 20+-year executive portfolio across the sales, marketing and operations divisions of some of the largest technology and media companies including Comcast & Cox Communications.  

Steve has invested in over 60 early-stage companies, helping them raise millions of dollars in capital and countless connections via Hands On Angel’s key strategic relationships and partnerships.

In this episode we talk about:

• What is Hands on Angel?

• Public market investing V/s private market investing

• What Steve looks for in founders while investing?

• Investing in underrepresented founders

• Value add for portfolio companies

..and lots more

Links mentioned in the episode:

Hands-on Angel website- https://www.handsonangel.com/

Follow Steve on Linkedin-https://www.linkedin.com/in/steve-walsh-a791a44/

Follow Steve on Twitter- https://twitter.com/HandsOnAngel1

Full episode blog at https://vc10x.com/hands-on-angel

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Muieen has been writing on the topic of LP/GP fundraising and is a top writer on Medium for his articles. He has worked with various emerging managers globally helping them in various respects.

In this episode, we talk about:

• The Mega LP list
• How GPs should approach GPs?
• How LPs evaluate the funds they want to invest in?
• DEI on the allocator side
  .. and a lot more

Links mentioned:

Mega LP List- https://www.mega-lp-list.com/

Muieen's blog - https://muieen.medium.com/

Resources for DEI for GPs, Founders and aspiring VCs -https://muieen.medium.com/list/resources-for-gps-d5c220707799

Follow Muieen on Linkedin - https://www.linkedin.com/in/muieen/

Follow Muieen on Twitter - https://twitter.com/MuieenCader

Full episode blog at https://vc10x.com/mega-lp-list

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Srivats Sivanandan is an operator-investor with a track record of improving organizational velocity. He's skilled at determining where to lay the train tracks (direction) and works with xfn teams to ensure that the trains run on-time (speed).

In this episode, we talk about:

-Srivats story and how he started investing 

-His common sense approach to investing

-How to build credibility as a new investor?

-The Enthusiasm Interview

.. and lots more

Links mentioned in the episode:

Follow Srivats on Twitter- https://twitter.com/srewats

Follow Srivats on Linkedin- https://www.linkedin.com/in/srivatss/

Hosted by Prashant Choubey (https://twitter.com/ChoubeySahab)

Full episode blog at https://vc10x.com/the-commonsense-investor

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Drew is the Managing Partner of Hawke Ventures Funds 1 & 2, where he operates the venture firm through fundraising, diligence, and operating investments.

In this episode, we talk about:

• How Drew switched from being a musician to now a venture capitalist?
• Similarities between being a music producer & a venture capitalist
• Emerging trends in Martech & Adtech
• The Entrepreneur Mindset Vs The VC Mindset
• Hawke Ventures Scout Program
• Biggest learning from Venture career
  and lots more..

Links mentioned in the episode:

Hawke Ventures website: https://www.hawkeventures.com/

Follow Drew on Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/drewleahy/

Hosted by Prashant Choubey (https://twitter.com/ChoubeySahab)

Full episode blog at https://vc10x.com/musician-turned-vc

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Liza Curcio-Rudy is a Portfolio and Investments Associate for Accion Venture Lab. Liza supports and leads investments in early-stage fintech companies, guides our portfolio companies through strategic projects and engagement activities, and supports additional fund initiatives around gender lens investing and LP engagement. 

She is also responsible for the assessment of new investment opportunities and the development of investment theses, particularly in the US market. 

In this episode, we talk about:

• Financial Inclusion across the world

• How Accion is helping bring financial inclusion among the 3 Billion financially excluded world population?

• Different funds Accion operates

• Portfolio companies doing important work

and lots more..

Links mentioned in the epiosde:

Accion website - https://www.accion.org/

Liza's Linkedin - https://www.linkedin.com/in/lizacr/

Hosted by Prashant Choubey - https://twitter.com/ChoubeySahab

Full episode blog at https://vc10x.com/financial-inclusiveness

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Matthew (Matt) Weinberg is a Partner at Max Ventures, an early-stage venture capital fund based in New York City that primarily invests in digital commerce and digital healthcare startups across the United States and Europe.

Prior to his current role, he was a White House appointee in the U.S. Small Business Administration and served as Senior Advisor in the Office of Investment and Innovation. He helped drive federal programs that directed over $6 billion in capital to investment funds, early-stage technology companies, and accelerators and incubators across the country.

In this episode, we talk about:

• How you can get your startup funded by the government for zero dilution?

• What types of startups are eligible for government funding?

• What's the investment thesis at Max Ventures?

• How do they add value to portfolio companies?

• Perspective on down rounds

and lots more..

Links mentioned:

Max Ventures website- https://www.maxventures.vc/

Follow Matthew on Linkedin- https://www.linkedin.com/in/matthewjweinberg/

Follow Matthew on Twitter- https://twitter.com/mattjweinberg

Hosted by Prashant Choubey (https://twitter.com/ChoubeySahab)

Full podcast blog at https://vc10x.com/gov-funding-for-startups

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Brett Martin is the Managing Partner of Charge Ventures. Charge is an NYC-based pre-seed/seed stage venture fund. They invest 200-500k at the earliest stages of company formation and then help founders take things from 0 to 1.

When not working directly with startups, Brett spreads the startup gospel as an adjunct professor at Columbia Business School. His teaching focuses on product strategy and entrepreneurial finance.

In his spare time, he's written for Harvard Business Review, launched a little website called Vice, found a rock band, and sailed thousands of miles on a 30ft sailboat.

In this episode, we talk about:

• Investment thesis at Charge Ventures

• How are seed-stage startups different from pre-seed startups?

• Why do serial entrepreneurs find it easier to raise funds?

• Betting on people more than ideas or markets

and a lot more..

Links mentioned on the episode:

Charge Ventures website- https://charge.vc/

Follow Brett on Linkedin- https://www.linkedin.com/in/brettlucasmartin/

Follow Brett on Twitter- https://twitter.com/brett1211

Hosted by Prashant Choubey (https://twitter.com/ChoubeySahab)

Full episode blog at https://vc10x.com/investing-in-exceptional-founders

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Hani Azzam is the founder of Viaka, a digital road network that facilitates the flow of capital, talent, expertise, and more between developed and growth markets. He's also a Venture Partner at +Venture Capital.

In this episode, we talk about:

• What is Viaka?

• Startup ecosystem in MENA region

• How to become a Venture Scout?

• What all you will need to succeed as a scout?

and lots more..

Links mentioned in the episode:

Viaka website: https://www.viaka.net/

Follow Hani on Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/hani-azzam-90b5764b

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Jesse Sung is the Principal at Terra Legacy LLC (Previously 357 Investments) where he invests & manages a portfolio of Real Estate & Startups across the United States.

In this episode, we talk about-

• Contrasting Real Estate & Startup investing

• How Jesse finds the right startup investments?

• How to spot good real estate investment opportunities?

• Hottest Real Estate markets in United States of America.

and lots more..

Links mentioned in the episode:

Terra Legacy website - https://terralegacyllc.com/

Follow Jesse on LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/357js/

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Eunice is the Founding Partner at Ajim Capital. Ajim Capital is an early-stage fund that invests in pre-seed and seed stage companies that focus on using technology to fill significant economic and infrastructure gaps for consumers and enterprises across Sub-Saharan Africa.

In this episode, we talk about:

• The African startup ecosystem

• Why Africa is a great place to invest?

• Most exciting sectors in Africa

• Portfolio companies doing great work

• How we can increase diversity & inclusion in Venture Capital?

.. and a lot more..

Links mentioned in the episode:

Pitch Ajim Capital - https://www.ajimcapital.com/

Follow Eunice on Twitter - https://twitter.com/euniceajim

Follow Ajim on Linkedin - https://www.linkedin.com/in/euniceajim/

Hosted by Prashant Choubey (https://twitter.com/ChoubeySahab)

Full episode blog at https://vc10x.com/investing-in-africa

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Morgan Flager is the Manging Partner at Silverton Partners. He has over 25 years of experience as a venture investor and technology executive. He joined Silverton in 2006 and has sponsored 24 investments and realized 11 acquisitions and two IPOs.

He currently sits on the boards of multiple portfolio companies. Prior to Silverton, Morgan worked with FTV Capital in San Francisco, where he focused on growth investments in software and financial technology. Morgan started his career at Ingrian Networks (acquired by SafeNet) and Kintana (acquired by Mercury Interactive Corp.).

In this episode, we talk about:

• Investing landscape 20 years back

• Growing startup ecosystem in Austin, Texas

• How to conduct diligence for pre-revenue startups?

• What it means to have a board seat in portfolio companies?

• VCs fueling unsustainable growth

.. and a lot more..

Links mentioned in the episode:

Silverton website: https://www.silvertonpartners.com/

Follow Morgan on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mflager/

Follow Morgan on Twitter: https://twitter.com/mflager

Hosted by Prashant Choubey (https://twitter.com/ChoubeySahab)

Full episode blog at https://vc10x.com/silverton-partners

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Jason Kirby is the Founding Partner & Managing Director at Thunder.

A platform that connects capital raisers to the right capital allocators using AI and human relationships. Thunder serves startups raising $1-$20M for their Seed/A/B+ rounds or GP raising $10M+ for their funds.

In this episode, we talk about:

-How investment banking is broken?

-How Thunder is democratizing access to capital?

-Balancing Founders, VCs, & LPs on the platform

-How to build a company to sell?

-Taking on Morgan Stanley & JP Morgan

and more..

Links mentioned in the episode-Thunder website- https://thunder.vc/

Follow Jason on Linkedin- https://www.linkedin.com/in/jasonrkirby/

Follow Jason on Twitter- https://twitter.com/JasonKirby

Hosted by Prashant Choubey (https://twitter.com/ChoubeySahab)

Full episode blog at https://vc10x.com/democratizing-access-to-capital

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Udit Akhouri is a co-founder & MD of Aim Capital (Aentor), a unique venture studio that partners with colleges & student entrepreneurs in India, and helps them build their startups. Udit has previously sold his past startup for $200,000. What makes his story even more exciting is that he's only 20 years old.

In this episode, we talk about:

• What is Aentor?
• How Aentor partners with colleges?
• How Aentor helps student entrepreneurs build companies?
• Long term vision for Aentor
• Indian Startup Ecosystem

Links mentioned in the episode:

Aentor website: https://aentor.com/

Follow Udit on Twitter: https://twitter.com/AkhouriUdit

Follow Udit on Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/udit-akhouri-10160a168/

Hosted by Prashant Choubey (https://twitter.com/ChoubeySahab)

Full episode post at https://vc10x.com/fostering-entrepreurship-in-india

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Today we've Raymond Brown with us. Angel investing since early 2018 Raymond has personally invested in over 60 startups. He was the lead investor for Zestbloom which is a web3 NFT marketplace built on the Algorand which also support NFTs search capabilities blockchain.

He has helped founders raise over $500K from investors. Scouted for DVC and Global millennial capital. He's been know to invest in startups before that masses.

He's also interviewed over 35 founders who have raised on platforms like Republic.com and Wefunder.com on the Money Clip Podcast. Some of his well known investments are Immersed, AltoIRA, Asaak, Stacksource and Beaconsai.

In this episode we talk about:

-Raymond's story & how he started investing?

-What he looks for in companies while investing?

-Investing on crowd funding platforms like wefunder and Republic

-Helping founders raise capital

.. and a lot more

Links mentioned on the episode:

Raymond's beacons page: https://beacons.ai/raymond_brown

Follow Raymond on Twitter: https://twitter.com/Chandler_Invest

Follow Raymond on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/raymond-c-brown

Hosted by Prashant Choubey (https://twitter.com/ChoubeySahab)

Full episode blog at https://vc10x.com/investing-on-crowdfunding-platforms

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Matt Wilson is the founder and Managing Director at Allied Venture Partners. He founded Allied VC after being a private angel investor since 2012. Allied has since grown to more than 1400 investors globally, and they've deployed over $3.5 million into early stage startups across Canada and United States.

In this episode, we talk about-

-How the Canadian starter ecosystem is shaping up?

• What's their investment thesis at Allied Venture Partners?

• Involving LPs in the value add and diligence process?

• Some exciting portfolio companies

• How they are tackling the recent slowdown?

.. and a lot more.

Links mentioned on the episode-

Allied VP website: https://www.allied.vc/

Follow Matt on Twitter- https://twitter.com/MattWilsonYYC

Follow Matt on Linkedin- https://www.linkedin.com/in/mattwilsonyyc/

Hosted by Prashant Choubey (https://twitter.com/ChoubeySahab)

Full episode blog at https://vc10x.com/the-canadian-startup-ecosystem

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Jeff Wald is a serial entrepreneur, Angel investor in "Future of Work" and an LP in several Venture Capital firms.

A couple of his past companies have been sold to ADP and Salesforce. He also serves as a board member to some of his portfolio come.

In this episode, we talk about-

-How Jeff started investing? 

-What is the $10 Million "Future of Work" prize all about? 

-What he looks for in founders and GPs while investing?

-How he does not track his investments at all?

-Making a call to his accountant asking him to write off his investment as soon as he makes it

..and a lot more

Links mentioned in the episode-

Jeff's website- https://www.jeffwald.com/

Follow Jeff on Linkedin- https://www.linkedin.com/in/jeffwald/

Hosted by Prashant Choubey (https://twitter.com/ChoubeySahab)

Full episode blog at https://vc10x.com/the-dream-investor

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Mat Sherman is the founder of Seedcout - A platform that helps founders build their investor networks.

Seedscout has 800+ investors in its network that are regularly reviewing deals on Seedscout and also giving feedback to founders on how they can improve.

In this episode, we talk about:

• Mat's story and why he started Seedscout?

• How Seedscout is a Social Capital bank for founders?

• Who is wealthier: Venture Capitalists or Angel Investors?

• What is Scouting?

..and lots more

Links mentioned on the episode:

Seedscout website: https://seedscout.com/

Follow Mat on Twitter: https://twitter.com/Mat_Sherman

Check out Seedscout blogs: https://words.seedscout.com/

Hosted by Prashant Choubey (https://twitter.com/ChoubeySahab)

Full episode blog at https://vc10x.com/social-capital-bank

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Seth Levine is a Co-author of "The New Builders", a book that brings you Face to Face with the true future of business. 

A long-time venture capitalist, Seth is a co-founder and Managing Director of Foundry Group, a Boulder, CO based venture firm. He's a passionate advocate for entrepreneurship, Seth also spends time as an advisor to venture funds and companies around the world.

In this episode we talk about:

-How Seth started Foundry?

-Reverse Inflation in Venture Capital

-All about his book The New Builders

-Why e thinks entrepreneurship in the US is in a state of decline

and a lot more..

Links mentioned:

Get the book: https://thenewbuilders.com/

Seth's blog: https://sethlevine.com/

Foundry Website: https://foundry.vc/

Follow Seth on Twitter: https://twitter.com/sether

Follow Seth on Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sethjlevine/

Full episode blog at https://vc10x.com/the-new-builders

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Eze is co-founder and Managing Partner at Remagine Ventures. Previously, he was a General Partner at Google Ventures (GV), Alphabet’s venture capital arm, the European head of Google for Entrepreneurs and the founding head of Campus London, Google’s first physical hub for startups, now available in 7 countries and 30 partner hubs.

While at Google, Eze spearheaded strategic commerce partnerships in EMEA, and helped launch Google Shopping, Local Shopping, and Google Wallet in various European markets.

At Remagine, he's investing in seed/pre-seed startups in interactive entertainment, metaverse, and consumer tech with a focus on Israel.

Full episode blog at https://vc10x.com/metaverse-gaming-web3

Remagine website ventures: https://remagineventures.com

Read Eze's blog at https://vccafe.com

Subscribe to Eze's Newsletter at https://www.linkedin.com/newsletters/firgun-6954740769651871744/

Follow Eze on Linkedin at https://www.linkedin.com/in/ezevidra/

Follow Eze on Twitter at https://twitter.com/ediggs

Hosted by Prashant Choubey (https://twitter.com/ChoubeySahab)

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David S. Rose is an Inc. 500 CEO, serial entrepreneur, real estate developer and financial technology investor who has founded or funded over 100 pioneering companies.

He has been described by Forbes as "New York's Archangel", by BusinessWeek as a "world conquering entrepreneur", by Crain's New York Business as "the father of angel investing in New York”, and by Red Herring magazine as "patriarch of Silicon Alley".

He is the New York Times best-selling author of both Angel Investing: The Gust Guide to Making Money & Having Fun Investing in Startups, and The Startup Checklist: 25 Steps to a Scalable, High-Growth Business.

In this episode we talk about-

-David's story

-What is traction?

-Angel investing Vs VC funds

-How to track investments?

-Scaled mentoring

-His take on the current slowdown in the market

and more..

Links mentioned in the episode-

Follow David on Linkedin- https://www.linkedin.com/in/davidsrose/

Follow David on Twitter- https://twitter.com/davidsrose

Follow David on Quora- https://www.quora.com/profile/David-S-Rose/answers/Startups

Episode link - https://vc10x.com/father-of-new-york-angel-investing

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Martin Tobias, the founder of Incisive Ventures. With over 25 years of investing, he has identified seven meta themes and developed a screening process that has produced superior returns. This process has grown out of the analysis of hundreds of investments and what has been common among the winners in their characteristics and his decision process.

His direct investments have delivered 3x the returns versus his LP interests in other Venture funds, leading many to encourage him to start Incisive Ventures. Out of hundreds of deals across his desk, only a handful, the ones he is most confident of giving a > 10x return, make the cut as an investment.

He is a serial entrepreneur who has also invested in over 250 companies as an angel, half a dozen as a venture partner at a major VC firm, and he is a limited partner in over a dozen VC funds. He is also the Founder of a leading Angel network, Element8.

In this episode, we talk about:

1. Martin's story & how he started investing

2. 7 meta themes he uses to evaluate a potential investment

3. Why laziness wins?

4. His biggest learnings from 25 years of investing & much more.

Links:

Pitch Martin: https://incisive.vc/

Read Martin's blogs: https://incisive.vc/insight/

Follow Martin on Twitter: https://twitter.com/MartinGTobias

Hosted by: https://twitter.com/ChoubeySahab

Listen/read full episode on https://vc10x.com/7-meta-themes

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Jed started Angel investing 5 years ago. He got his first exit in year 2, and his first unicorn 2 years after that.

He saw syndicates as a way to scale capital, diversify risk, and earn more upside through carried interest.

He learned that it's really HARD to build a syndicate from 0 for three reasons:

01

No best practices: Building syndicates isn’t a structured discipline today. Google “how to start an angel syndicate” and you’ll get piecemeal answers about creating a syndicate on AngelList or how syndicates work. There’s simply no single end-to-end view of the process.

02

Broad skillsets required: Building a successful syndicate is like running startup. You’ll be convincing LPs to look at your dealflow (BizDev), performing due diligence (Being a VC), sharing deals with your LPs (marketing) and closing capital (Sales). It takes all these skillsets at the right amounts at the right time.

03

The chicken-and-egg problem: Functioning syndicates require both LPs and dealflow at the same time. There’s a ‘cold start’ problem in having to solve both sides of the equation at once.

Angel School helps you overcome all these obstacles to start your own Angel Syndicate.

In this episode, we talk about:

1. What is an Angel Syndicate?

2. How's it different from a Venture Fund?

3. Why starting an Angel Syndicate is a good idea?

4. How Angel School helps you overcome the obstacles?

..and more

Angel School Website: https://angelschool.vc/

Follow Jed on Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jedng/

Follow Jed on Twitter: https://twitter.com/Jed_Ng1

Hosted by Prashant Choubey: https://twitter.com/ChoubeySahab

Find the entire episode blog post at https://vc10x.com/how-to-start-an-angel-syndicate

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Ileana is the tip of the spear, constantly meeting entrepreneurs and innovators on the bleeding edge of technology and business in the hottest markets in the world for tech and innovation. She finds and screens pre-seed startups in preparation for admission into the Techstars Anywhere accelerator.

Once startups are accepted to Techstars Anywhere, Ileana helps maintain the relationship with startups and is constantly on the lookout for opportunities to get them exposure to potential employees, investors, customers, partners and other VIP's through Techstars Anywhere.

Prior to Techstars, Ileana was a Sr. Venture Associate at Capital Factory where she drove deal flow to Capital Factory Ventures (CFV) and pitched her startups to the Partners. Ileana managed Capital Factory's most important relationships throughout Texas with accelerators, venture funds, universities, and other ecosystem partners.

In this episode we talk about all you need to know about Techstars Anywhere accelerator:

• What kind of founders get selected?

• Techstars Anywhere's focus on backing underrepresented founders

• What does it look like from the insides?

• Value add & a lot more

Follow Ileana at https://twitter.com/IleanaGonzxlez

Apply for next cohort of Techstars Anywhere- https://www.techstars.com/accelerators/anywhere

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Adam Draper is the founder and managing director of Boost VC. Adam is a 2x entrepreneur and a 4th generation venture capitalist.

For Adam, no idea is too crazy. He dreams of building an ironman suit and leads the deals in the wildest SciFi Tech investments - exoskeletons, jetpacks, rockets... Go big or go home. 

Adam co-founded Boost VC after his success as an Angel Investor in companies like Coinbase, Amplitude and Plangrid. 

In a previous life, he wanted to be a professional tennis player and has an odd affinity for Australians. He once drank an entire bottle of tabasco sauce (the big ones) in 43 seconds. 

He's 4th generation venture capitalist, 2-time entrepreneur, and most importantly, he’s a friend :)

In this episode, we talk about:

• Adam's story and how he started a company with his college friend & ended up failing 

• Investing in Bitcoin & crypto startups like coinbase at the very early stages

• Launching BoostVC as an accelerator 10 years back to do that at scale 

• About his recent tweet that caused an uproar among investors

• Seeding markets, not just companies 

• Being pitched at awkward places

..and a lot more

BoostVC website: boost.vc

Follow Adam on Twitter: twitter.com/adamdraper

Hosted by: twitter.com/choubeysahab

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Darrel is an Investment Associate at Visible Hands VC where he assists the VH team in managing a portfolio of 45 companies.

Prior to Visible Hands, Darrel was a Venture Fellow at Score 3 Ventures where he helped underrepresented founders raise over $1M in startup capital and mentored over 60 founders since joining in 2019.

Darrel is a 3-time founder with his latest company being a live streaming platform for networking called TheClub which he founded in 2020. He is an MBA graduate from The College of New Jersey where he studied strategy, innovation, and leadership.

In this episode, Darrel talks about-

-His story & how he got into Venture Capital

-Visible Hands mission to support underrepresented founders

-Visible hands cohort-based accelerator program & who can apply

-Role of the advisory committee

-How do partnerships with the likes of JP Morgan Chase & Bank of America function?

and more..

Portfolio companies & links mentioned:

Noula Health - https://noulahealth.co/

NestedFunds - https://www.nestedfunds.com/

Jump Button Studio - https://www.jumpbutton.com/

Visible Hands website - https://www.visiblehands.vc/

Follow Darrel on Twitter at https://twitter.com/DarrelFrater

Hosted by- Prashant Choubey

Twitter- @ChoubeySahab

Instagram- @choubey.sahab

Email- prashantchoubey3@gmail.com

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Steph Nass is a co-founder at OpenVC. A public directory of venture capitalists across countries, and sectors that founders can leverage to find & pitch the right VCs for their startup.

OpenVC is on a mission to create an open gateway between founders and investors across the world.

This strong mission & a willingness to help founders & VCs made them #1 "Product of the Month" when they launched on Product Hunt.

Today, OpenVC drives deal flow for 1200+ VC firms, angel networks, and corporate funds.

In this episode, Steph shares:

-How OpenVC operates?

-What most founders get wrong about pitch emails?

-How OpenVC can be used as Grammarly for investor pitches?

-What VCs look for in pitches?

-What is good market validation?

-Pitch deck roasting session

..and a lot more

Links mentioned in the episode:

OpenVC website: https://www.openvc.app/

Follow Steph on Twitter: https://twitter.com/StephNass

To get your pitch deck roasting: DM @StephNass on Twitter

Hosted by: Prashant Choubey

Website: https://choubeysahab.com/

Twitter: https://twitter.com/ChoubeySahab

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/choubey.sahab/

Youtube: https://youtube.com/ChoubeySahab

Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/choubeysahab

Email: prashantchoubey3@gmail.com

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Andrew Gluck is General Partner of irrvrntVC, a firm focused on early-stage companies in the DTC, AdTech, and NextGen Commerce areas.

He especially loves partnering with first-time founders so they can learn from the mistakes he made as a founder.

Prior to that he co-founded and ran Agency Within, the fastest-growing independent DMA with a focus on direct-response, data-driven marketing. He managed close to $1BB in spend for clients like Nike, Billie, Zola, Outdoor Voices, Goop, and Etsy.

In this episode, we cover:

• How he started investing?

• Building the biggest digital marketing agency in the United States.

• Raising a 10MM early-stage fund

• What he looks for in a company before investing

• Where does majority of his deal flow come from?

• How he stands aparts from other investors?

• Change in investing strategy owing to the recent slowdown

and much more..

Links:

Website: https://www.irrvrnt.com/

Pitch: http://irrvrnt.com/#pitch

Twitter: https://twitter.com/irrvrntVC

Portfolio companies mentioned in the episode:

RevenueRoll - http://revenueroll.com/

Carawayhome - http://carawayhome.com/

Hosted by: Prashant Choubey

Website: https://choubeysahab.com/

Twitter: https://twitter.com/ChoubeySahab

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/choubey.sahab/

Youtube: https://youtube.com/ChoubeySahab

Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/choubeysahab

Email: prashantchoubey3@gmail.com

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