The single biggest purchaser of goods and services in the world is the US government. Learn the step by step process of winning government contracts from former defense procurement officer Lt Col (ret) Ricky Howard. For more information please visit us at: https://www.dodcontract.com
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The 1st podcast dedicated to demystifying Venture Capital (est. May 2014). Nick Moran interviews the VC and Angel investor experts on how they find, evaluate and select the next great technology startups.
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Hall T Martin interviews angel and venture capital investors on how they invest and talks with CEOs who discuss their sector and what to look for. Hall T Martin also leads the Startup Funding Espresso series in which you can learn about startup funding and investing in the time it takes to have an espresso. https://investorconnect.org/
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The Full Ratchet (TFR): Venture Capital and Startup Investing Demystified
Nick Moran | Angel Investor | Startup Advisor | Venture Capitalist
The podcast dedicated to demystifying Venture Capital. Nick Moran and Nate Pierotti interview VC's & Startup Founders and on how they build great technology startups.
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Casual conversations with founders, technologists, investors, and artists about building a brighter future, together. Welcome to our digital living room. With science, technology and entrepreneurship we can *continue* to create unfathomable leaps in quality of life. We show you how to find, apply, build, and invest in technologies to change your life and the world. When we have smart friends, we do smart things. When we do smart things, we save the world. No matter who, where, or when you ar ...
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The Startup50K podcast is an interview series for entrepreneurs, startup founders, corporate innovators. An app developer (the show host) and (often) a tech investor or advisor interviews a startup founder or corporate product owner building a tech company, an innovative new product or an interesting technology. In each show we talk about; raising capital, tech trends, working with developers, hiring staff and building world-changing companies.
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O Man in the Arena é um videocast sobre empreendedorismo e cultura digital apresentado por Miguel Cavalcanti. O canal foi destaque na The Next Web (um dos cinco podcasts de empreendedorismo em destaque na América Latina), Endeavor (9 dos melhores podcasts para empreendedores), e Exame (8 canais do YouTube que todo empreendedor deveria acompanhar). Sétima temporada (2021).
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"The Art of Start Up War" is a weekly startup investment podcast created by Brian Mac Mahon, the CEO of The Expert Dojo Startup Accelerator in Santa Monica, California. This podcast was built to educate entrepreneurs on how to avoid the 98% failure rate that ALL new businesses face. Your host and Sensei Brian, interviews the most influential global movers and shakers of early stage angel and venture investment right here in Silicon Beach. Tune in for new episodes each week on Tuesday at 10am ...
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In the Decade of Biotech when there will be myriad opportunities to invest in angel-scale biotech startups. After decades of angel investing, I am focusing on the life science side of my portfolio and invite other angels to do the same. Here's why: https://www.labcoatventures.com/why-we-are-focused-on-early-stage-biotech/ I’m Sal Daher, host of the Angel Invest Boston Podcast. After immigrating to Boston as a child and attending Belmont High School, I studied engineering at MIT and Stanford. ...
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Good vs Bad Answers to Questions Hello, this is Hall T. Martin with the Startup Funding Espresso -- your daily shot of startup funding and investing. In fundraising the investor will ask the startup many questions. The investor is often limited in their time and must go through a series of questions quickly. It’s best to answer the question directl…
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453. Building and Scaling in Unsexy Spaces, The Next Generation of AI-Based Accounting, Backchanneling your Investors, and If the AI Hype Cycle is Bad for Venture (Mike Whitmire)
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Mike Whitmire of FloQast joins Nick to discuss Building and Scaling in Unsexy Spaces, The Next Generation of AI-Based Accounting, Backchanneling your Investors, and If the AI Hype Cycle is Bad for Venture. In this episode we cover: FloQast's Product and Market Positioning Organizational North Star and Customer Persona Attracting Talent and Fundrais…
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453. Building and Scaling in Unsexy Spaces, The Next Generation of AI-Based Accounting, Backchanneling your Investors, and If the AI Hype Cycle is Bad for Venture (Mike Whitmire)
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Mike Whitmire of FloQast joins Nick to discuss Building and Scaling in Unsexy Spaces, The Next Generation of AI-Based Accounting, Backchanneling your Investors, and If the AI Hype Cycle is Bad for Venture. In this episode we cover: FloQast's Product and Market Positioning Organizational North Star and Customer Persona Attracting Talent and Fundrais…
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Investor Connect: AMA webinar with Dr. Ronald Berenson
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On this episode of Investor Connect, Hall welcomes Dr. Ronald Berenson, CEO of KitoTech Medical. Located in Seattle, Washington, KitoTech Medical specializes in developing innovative solutions for chronic pain management and wound care. The company has created a transformative technology based on micro-point devices approved for clinical use that n…
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How To Answer Questions Using Synthesis Hello, this is Hall T. Martin with the Startup Funding Espresso -- your daily shot of startup funding and investing. Synthesis can help in answering questions. Here are some key steps to answer questions: First, understand the question. If you don’t understand it, ask for clarification. Try paraphrasing what …
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What Are Critical Thinking Skills? Hello, this is Hall T. Martin with the Startup Funding Espresso -- your daily shot of startup funding and investing. Critical thinking understands the connection between multiple ideas and concepts. In building a pitch deck a founder needs critical thinking skills to create a logical flow throughout the pitch that…
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On this special segment of The Full Ratchet, the following Investors are featured: Rob Rueckert Alan Patricof Ilya Strebulaev We asked guests for the most important piece of advice that they'd share with folks early in their venture career. The hosts of The Full Ratchet is Nick Moran of New Stack Ventures, a venture capital firm committed to invest…
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On this special segment of The Full Ratchet, the following Investors are featured: Rob Rueckert Alan Patricof Ilya Strebulaev We asked guests for the most important piece of advice that they'd share with folks early in their venture career. The hosts of The Full Ratchet is Nick Moran of New Stack Ventures, a venture capital firm committed to invest…
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What Is Critical Thinking? Hello, this is Hall T. Martin with the Startup Funding Espresso -- your daily shot of startup funding and investing. Critical thinking is defined as the objective analysis and evaluation of an issue in order to form a judgment. It’s a skill that determines what is true or false. It involves cognitive biases and logical fa…
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How To Submit A Proposal Everyday! Interview With Jon Confrancesco
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How To Use Market Research With Investors Hello, this is Hall T. Martin with the Startup Funding Espresso -- your daily shot of startup funding and investing. Market research not only informs the founder about the industry and how to build a startup. It also informs the investor about making an investment into that startup. Market research answers …
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Industry Analysis for Market Research Hello, this is Hall T. Martin with the Startup Funding Espresso -- your daily shot of startup funding and investing. In researching a market for your startup it’s important to analyze the overall industry. Analysis will help you forecast sales and growth rates for your startup. It shows the competition in the i…
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452. Consumer Headwinds, Whether AI Revenue Catch up with Infra Spend, and Are Creative “Takeunders” the Solution to Lina Khan’s FTC Agenda (Laura Chau)
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Laura Chau of Canaan joins Nick to discuss Consumer Headwinds, Whether AI Revenue Catch up with Infra Spend, and Are Creative “Takeunders” the Solution to Lina Khan’s FTC Agenda. In this episode we cover: Consumer Investing and Churn Customer Acquisition and Data Challenges AI Investment Framework and Opportunities AI Infrastructure and Revenue Gap…
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452. Consumer Headwinds, Whether AI Revenue Will Catch up with Infra Spend, and Are Creative “Takeunders” the Solution to Lina Khan’s FTC Agenda (Laura Chau)
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Laura Chau of Canaan joins Nick to discuss Consumer Headwinds, Whether AI Revenue Catch up with Infra Spend, and Are Creative “Takeunders” the Solution to Lina Khan’s FTC Agenda. In this episode we cover: Consumer Investing and Churn Customer Acquisition and Data Challenges AI Investment Framework and Opportunities AI Infrastructure and Revenue Gap…
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Primary vs Secondary Market Research Hello, this is Hall T. Martin with the Startup Funding Espresso -- your daily shot of startup funding and investing. Market research falls into two categories: Primary and Secondary research Primary market research consists of gathering information directly from people through a variety of means. Secondary marke…
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Segment the Market Hello, this is Hall T. Martin with the Startup Funding Espresso -- your daily shot of startup funding and investing. Market segmentation divides your target market into logical groups based on needs, location, or other factors. The purpose of market segmentation is to identify the most profitable customer segment to pursue. This …
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On this special segment of The Full Ratchet, the following Investors are featured: Ilya Strebulaev Pejman Nozad James Joaquin We asked guests to discuss the most visionary founder that they've worked with and what makes them so special. The hosts of The Full Ratchet are Nick Moran and Nate Pierotti of New Stack Ventures, a venture capital firm comm…
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On this special segment of The Full Ratchet, the following Investors are featured: Ilya Strebulaev Pejman Nozad James Joaquin We asked guests to discuss the most visionary founder that they've worked with and what makes them so special. The hosts of The Full Ratchet are Nick Moran and Nate Pierotti of New Stack Ventures, a venture capital firm comm…
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Identify the Ideal Customer Profile Hello, this is Hall T. Martin with the Startup Funding Espresso -- your daily shot of startup funding and investing. In researching a market it’s important to identify the ideal customer profile. The ideal customer is the one who is best suited to buy your product or service. A startup should focus on finding and…
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#080 Solocast #3: Nuclear, Nanotech, and the next Industrial Revolution [Replay]
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This episode is a replay of episode 22 of this podcast. Links: Eric’s Blog Eric’s blog post on digital scarcity Eric’s Blog post on The Cost of Trust Technological revolutions and Financial Capital by Carlota Perez Topics: (0:08) - Introducing the Web3 discussion (4:13) - What is the Blockchain? (6:06) - Lowering transaction costs across Web1, Web2…
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How To Size the Market Hello, this is Hall T. Martin with the Startup Funding Espresso -- your daily shot of startup funding and investing. Sizing the market is a key step in researching an industry. Follow these steps to size the market for your startup. Define the total available market which is anyone you can sell your product to. Next, define t…
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Investor Connect: AMA webinar with Merom Klein and Louise Klein
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On this episode of Investor Connect, Hall welcomes Merom Klein and Louise (Yochee) Klein, co-founders of Courage Growth Partners. Located in San Francisco, California, Courage Growth Partners specializes in helping startups cultivate a strong company culture to drive adoption and success. They work closely with emerging companies to develop techniq…
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Analyze Industry Trends Hello, this is Hall T. Martin with the Startup Funding Espresso — your daily shot of startup funding and investing. When conducting market research for your startup, it's crucial to differentiate between primary and secondary research. Primary research involves gathering data directly from individuals, which provides firstha…
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451. Who Wins in the Cat and Mouse Game of Cyber, Open Source’s Role in Security, The Dealflow Network that Sources Deals and Vetts Them, and Will The Future Bring More Bundling or Unbundling? (Oren Yunger ...
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Oren Yunger of Notable Capital joins Nick to discuss Who Wins in the Cat and Mouse Game of Cyber, Open Source’s Role in Security, The Dealflow Network that Sources Deals and Vetts Them, and Will The Future Bring More Bundling or Unbundling? In this episode we cover: Navigating Playbooks and Founder Experience Supporting Founders and Cybersecurity S…
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451. Who Wins in the Cat and Mouse Game of Cyber, Open Source’s Role in Security, The Dealflow Network that Sources Deals and Vetts Them, and Will The Future Bring More Bundling or Unbundling? (Oren Yunger ...
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Oren Yunger of Notable Capital joins Nick to discuss Who Wins in the Cat and Mouse Game of Cyber, Open Source’s Role in Security, The Dealflow Network that Sources Deals and Vetts Them, and Will The Future Bring More Bundling or Unbundling? In this episode we cover: Navigating Playbooks and Founder Experience Supporting Founders and Cybersecurity S…
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Identifying Competitors Through Market Research Hello, this is Hall T. Martin with the Startup Funding Espresso -- your daily shot of startup funding and investing. In researching a market segment for launching a startup, identifying competitors is a key component of the work. Competitors tell you a great deal about the customers, challenges, and c…
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Questions To Use in Market Research Hello, this is Hall T. Martin with the Startup Funding Espresso -- your daily shot of startup funding and investing. In researching a market use these questions to find out more: Who are these people in the market? Where can you find them? What are their challenges? What do they aspire to achieve? What do they re…
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On this special segment of The Full Ratchet, the following Investors are featured: Tomasz Tunguz Frank Rotman Alan Patricof & Abby Miller Levy We asked guests to share the best question they've ever been asked by an allocator. The hosts of The Full Ratchet are Nick Moran and Nate Pierotti of New Stack Ventures, a venture capital firm committed to i…
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On this special segment of The Full Ratchet, the following Investors are featured: Tomasz Tunguz Frank Rotman Alan Patricof & Abby Miller Levy We asked guests to share the best question they've ever been asked by an allocator. The hosts of The Full Ratchet are Nick Moran and Nate Pierotti of New Stack Ventures, a venture capital firm committed to i…
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How To Perform Secondary Research Hello, this is Hall T. Martin with the Startup Funding Espresso -- your daily shot of startup funding and investing. Secondary research provides additional information about a market. Typically the information is free and accessible online. This includes web searches, market reports, and industry news. This researc…
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Government Contracting Is hard
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Learn the realities of selling to the government and why it often takes longer than expected. Discover effective strategies to expedite the process, such as leveraging existing government customers, understanding the Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) program, and exploring the Other Transaction Authority (OTA) framework. The discussion also…
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How To Research a Market Hello, this is Hall T. Martin with the Startup Funding Espresso -- your daily shot of startup funding and investing. Market research provides many benefits including identifying your target market and your ideal customer. Here are the steps to research your market: Size the market by looking at it from three levels. Total A…
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Types of Market Research Hello, this is Hall T. Martin with the Startup Funding Espresso -- your daily shot of startup funding and investing. There are several types of market research one can use in studying a market segment. Consider these types of research: Primary research -- gathers information directly from the customer and industry-related c…
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450. The Former CFO of McKinsey on AI, Quantum Computing, BioEngineering, and Why Social Impact Can be the Key to Investment Success (Gregory Ho)
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Gregory Ho of Spring Mountain Capital joins Nick to discuss The Former CFO of McKinsey on AI, Quantum Computing, BioEngineering, and Why Social Impact Can be the Key to Investment Success. In this episode we cover: AI's Applicability Across Sectors Challenges and Opportunities in AI Adoption Consulting Services and AI's Impact Practical Application…
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450. The Former CFO of McKinsey on AI, Quantum Computing, BioEngineering, and Why Social Impact Can be the Key to Investment Success (Gregory Ho)
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Gregory Ho of Spring Mountain Capital joins Nick to discuss The Former CFO of McKinsey on AI, Quantum Computing, BioEngineering, and Why Social Impact Can be the Key to Investment Success. In this episode we cover: AI's Applicability Across Sectors Challenges and Opportunities in AI Adoption Consulting Services and AI's Impact Practical Application…
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Investor Connect - 803 - Chris Ball of Hoxton Capital
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On this episode of Investor Connect, Hall welcomes Chris Ball, Co-Founder and Managing Partner at Hoxton Capital. Based in Dubai, Hoxton Capital is a global wealth management firm specializing in expatriate financial planning. The firm has grown rapidly since its inception in 2018, now managing over $2.1 billion in assets with offices in London, Sy…
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Why Do Market Research Hello, this is Hall T. Martin with the Startup Funding Espresso -- your daily shot of startup funding and investing. Market research is a key step in preparing to launch a startup. Here’s a list of reasons why it’s important to give it proper time and attention. Quality market research will help you avoid spending time on sta…
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Closing the Raise Without a Lead Investor Hello, this is Hall T. Martin with the Startup Funding Espresso -- your daily shot of startup funding and investing. There are more startups than there are lead investors. Not every fundable startup will find a lead investor. Here’s how to close your round without one: Start your fundraise with a convertibl…
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On this special segment of The Full Ratchet, the following Investors are featured: Ambar Bhattacharyya Rick Heitzmann Alexa von Tobel We asked guests to discuss the factor that could cause the most disruption to the industry going forward and how that will change the next decade of venture. The hosts of The Full Ratchet are Nick Moran and Nate Pier…
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On this special segment of The Full Ratchet, the following Investors are featured: Ambar Bhattacharyya Rick Heitzmann Alexa von Tobel We asked guests to discuss the factor that could cause the most disruption to the industry going forward and how that will change the next decade of venture. The hosts of The Full Ratchet are Nick Moran and Nate Pier…
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Closing a Lead Investor Hello, this is Hall T. Martin with the Startup Funding Espresso -- your daily shot of startup funding and investing. A lead investor is important for raising funding. They negotiate the terms and valuation of the deal and bring other investors to join the round. Here are some key steps in closing a lead investor for your fun…
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Characteristics of a Lead Investor Hello, this is Hall T. Martin with the Startup Funding Espresso -- your daily shot of startup funding and investing. Startup founders are looking for lead investors. Good lead investors exhibit these characteristics: They believe in the founder and they tell other investors why they should too. They are not trying…
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How To Find a Lead Investor Hello, this is Hall T. Martin with the Startup Funding Espresso -- your daily shot of startup funding and investing. Most investors do not lead the fundraise round but rather follow-on. There’s a great deal of work and most investors are not signing up for it. Some will express interest in investing after you have a lead…
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How to Raise Funding: Serving Up Success| Episode 27
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On this episode of Investor Connect, Hall T. Martin has an engaging conversation with Paul, the founder of a pioneering AI-driven platform designed specifically for the restaurant industry. Paul shares his unique journey into tech after a promising career in professional hockey was derailed by an injury. His passion for innovation led him to create…
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449. Scaling Unicorn Pendo, When to Hire Your First Sales Leader, How To Construct a Team Pre and Post PMF, and How to Balance Stretch vs. Strain (Eric Boduch)
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Eric Boduch of Venture Studio 24 and Up and Revcast joins Nick to discuss Scaling Unicorn Pendo, When to Hire Your First Sales Leader, How To Construct a Team Pre and Post PMF, and How to Balance Stretch vs. Strain. In this episode we cover: Pendo's Origin, Product Development, and Customer Acquisition Product Market Fit, Growth Strategies and Team…
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449. Scaling Unicorn Pendo, When to Hire Your First Sales Leader, How To Construct a Team Pre and Post PMF, and How to Balance Stretch vs. Strain (Eric Boduch)
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Eric Boduch of Venture Studio 24 and Up and Revcast joins Nick to discuss Scaling Unicorn Pendo, When to Hire Your First Sales Leader, How To Construct a Team Pre and Post PMF, and How to Balance Stretch vs. Strain. In this episode we cover: Pendo's Origin, Product Development, and Customer Acquisition Product Market Fit, Growth Strategies and Team…
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What Is the Value of a Lead Investor Hello, this is Hall T. Martin with the Startup Funding Espresso -- your daily shot of startup funding and investing. The lead investor can be an important resource to a startup. Here’s a list of values lead investors can bring to their fundraise: They help increase the chance of success of the fundraise. The pre…
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Role of the Lead Investor After the Fundraise Hello, this is Hall T. Martin with the Startup Funding Espresso -- your daily shot of startup funding and investing. The lead investor has a role before, during and after the fundraise. Here are some key activities for the lead investor after the fundraise. Takes a board seat to help guide the company. …
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