Best Crowdfunding Podcasts (2025)

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Investor Stories 392: Disruptive Forces (Garcia, Tusk, Seides) 9:18

2h ago9:18

9:18

On this special segment of The Full Ratchet, the following Investors are featured: David Garcia Bradley Tusk Ted Seides 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 host of The Full Ratchet is Nick Moran of New Stack Ventures, a vent…

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473. The Future of AI is Vertical, Why Vertical TAMs are Getting Exponentially Larger, and Lessons from the Sector Giants that Lead to Dominance (Alexander Niehenke) 42:23

2d ago42:23

42:23

Alexander Niehenke of Scale Venture Partners joins Nick to discuss The Future of AI is Vertical, Why Vertical TAMs are Getting Exponentially Larger, and Lessons from the Sector Giants that Lead to Dominance. In this episode we cover: Historical Reasons for Horizontal SaaS Success Shift Towards Vertical SaaS Solutions Unfair Advantages of Vertical A…

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Featured Rewards & Secret Rewards – New Kickstarter Feature Alert 51:35

3d ago51:35

51:35

Surprise! Kickstarter rolled out another new set of features to optimize your rewards. In this session, we'll unpack secret and featured rewards into your crowdfunding strategy. It covers the benefits and limitations of these new features, how to set them up, and strategies for using them effectively.…

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Investor Stories 391: Key Advice (Upham, Patil, Chase) 8:15

6d ago8:15

8:15

On this special segment of The Full Ratchet, the following Investors are featured: Phin Upham Sandeep Patil Jill Chase We asked guests for the most important piece of advice that they'd share with folks early in their venture career. The host of The Full Ratchet is Nick Moran of New Stack Ventures, a venture capital firm committed to investing in f…

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472. DeepSeek’s Impact on Other LLMs, AI’s Effect on Software Engineering, Nvidia’s Future, and the Next Wave of Developer-First Companies (Joseph Ruscio) 50:24

9d ago50:24

50:24

Joseph Ruscio of Heavybit joins Nick to discuss DeepSeek’s Impact on Other LLMs, AI’s Effect on Software Engineering, Nvidia’s Future, and the Next Wave of Developer-First Companies. In this episode we cover: Impact of AI on Venture Capital and Developer Tools Challenges and Opportunities in Scaling Developer-First Companies Utilizing GitHub and Ot…

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ComixLaunch Pro Spotlight: Finding the Kickstarter Easy Button with Adriano Ariganello 49:48

10d ago49:48

49:48

Adriano Ariganello, creator of Naked Kaiju Woman, From Parts Unknown and Crazy Latte Thing Called Love, is in the ComixLaunch Pro spotlight, talking about his crowdfunding journey.By Tyler James

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Investor Stories 390: Visionary Founders (Roizen, Boduch, Ho) 8:51

13d ago8:51

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On this special segment of The Full Ratchet, the following Investors are featured: Heidi Roizen Eric Boduch Gregory Ho We asked guests to discuss the most visionary founder that they've worked with and what makes them so special. The host of The Full Ratchet is Nick Moran of New Stack Ventures, a venture capital firm committed to investing in found…

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471. How AI Transforms Services into Software and Revolutionizes Enterprise SaaS (Shashank Saxena) 30:33

16d ago30:33

30:33

Shashank Saxena of Sierra Ventures joins Nick to discuss How AI Transforms Services into Software and Revolutionizes Enterprise SaaS. In this episode we cover: Vendor Management System Vinley The Future of Work and AI The Role of AI in Enterprise Adoption Regulation and AI Adoption Characteristics of Successful Founders Guest Links: Shashank’s Link…

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Creators Beware: The “Kickstarter Support” Scam 27:59

17d ago27:59

27:59

In this session, Tyler shares a scam that several ComixLaunch Pros have brought his attention to, that involves the impersonation of a popular comic writer and shady marketing tactics.By Tyler James

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Investor Stories 389: Best LP Question (von Tobel, Felesky, Patil) 7:36

20d ago7:36

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On this special segment of The Full Ratchet, the following Investors are featured: Alexa von Tobel Adam Felesky Sandeep Patil We asked guests to share the best question they've ever been asked by an allocator. The host of The Full Ratchet is Nick Moran of New Stack Ventures, a venture capital firm committed to investing in founders outside of the B…

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470. The Former CTO of Meta on DeepSeek, Lessons from Zuckerberg, The Next $10T Market Opportunity, and the Impact of DeepTech on Energy Costs and Climate Change (Mike Schroepfer) 52:14

23d ago52:14

52:14

Mike Schroepfer of Gigascale Capital joins Nick to discuss The Former CTO of Meta on DeepSeek, Lessons from Zuckerberg, The Next $10T Market Opportunity, and the Impact of DeepTech on Energy Costs and Climate Change. In this episode we cover: Challenges and Innovations at Facebook Lessons from Working with Mark Zuckerberg Gigascale Capital's Invest…

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Past, Present & Future for ComixLaunchers (Kickstarter’s 2025 Product Roadmap Reaction) 1:21:43

24d ago1:21:43

1:21:43

We made it to ComixLaunch 500! In this special session, Tyler takes it all the way back to the very first episode of the ComixLaunch Podcast and reacts and reflects on the humble start for this show nearly 10 years later. Then, Tyler delves into Kickstarter's newly announced 2025 Product Roadmap, featuring a number of significant updates to the pla…

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Investor Stories 388: Lessons Learned (Roizen, Upham, Ho) 7:19

27d ago7:19

7:19

On this special segment of The Full Ratchet, the following Investors are featured: Heidi Roizen Phin Upham Gregory Ho We asked guests to tell the most important lesson they've learned in their career. The host of The Full Ratchet is Nick Moran of New Stack Ventures, a venture capital firm committed to investing in founders outside of the Bay Area. …

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469. Overcoming the Odds: Pismo's Journey to Build API-First Banking, Fixing Finance's Broken Core, and the Future of Payments (Daniela Binatti) 34:19

1M ago34:19

34:19

Daniela Binatti of Pismo joins Nick to discuss Overcoming the Odds: Pismo's Journey to Build API-First Banking, Fixing Finance's Broken Core, and the Future of Payments. In this episode we cover: Challenges in Banking and Pismo's Solution Target Market and Client Base Overcoming Objections and Sales Cycles Innovation and Cultural Transformation Tre…

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ComixLaunch Spotlight: Battling Back Against Burnout with M. Sorcier 49:43

1M ago49:43

49:43

In this session, Clay Adams shines the spotlight on M. Sorcier, a dedicated self-taught artist and writer from the Bronx, New York. They discuss M. Sorcier’s journey in the comic world, from her early inspirations such as 'Sandman' to the creation of her fantasy drama series 'Sacrimony'. M. Sorcier shares her experiences with Kickstarter campaigns,…

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Investor Stories 387: Why I Passed (Patil, Chase, Boduch) 5:26

1M ago5:26

5:26

On this special segment of The Full Ratchet, the following Investors are featured: Sandeep Patil Jill Chase Eric Boduch Each investor highlights a situation where they decided not to invest, why they passed, and how it played out. The host of The Full Ratchet is Nick Moran of New Stack Ventures, a venture capital firm committed to investing in foun…

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468. When Product-Market-Fit Isn’t Enough: The Hidden Forces Behind Brand Loyalty, Gravity, and Increasing Consumer Spend (Shamin Walsh) 44:56

1M ago44:56

44:56

Shamin Walsh of BAM Ventures joins Nick to discuss When Product-Market-Fit Isn’t Enough: The Hidden Forces Behind Brand Loyalty, Gravity, and Increasing Consumer Spend. In this episode we cover: Investment Metrics and Market Dynamics Consumer Spend Bifurcation and Market Trends Consumer Tech and Signal Identification Thesis-Driven vs. Founder-Drive…

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The Pintopia Panel: Five Creators Discuss Launching on Backerkit Crowdfunding 1:12:06

1M ago1:12:06

1:12:06

Join Tyler James and a panel of experienced comic creators, including Cici Affini & Mark Romero from Attic Door Media, Rob Multari of Lonewolf Comics, and Frank Martin of Grimm Space, as they discuss their participation in the BackerKit Pintopia event. In this episode, the group dives deep into the dynamics of the event, the reasons behind their pa…

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Investor Stories 386: Disruptive Forces (Yunger, Chau, Whitmire) 4:47

1M ago4:47

4:47

On this special segment of The Full Ratchet, the following Investors are featured: Oren Yunger Laura Chau Mike Whitmire 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 host of The Full Ratchet is Nick Moran of New Stack Ventures, a vent…

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467. Lessons from Jobs, Musk, Case, and Armstrong – What It Takes to Transform Industries and Build Trillion-Dollar Companies (Barry Schuler) 44:21

1M ago44:21

44:21

Barry Schuler of DFJ Growth Ventures joins Nick to discuss Lessons from Jobs, Musk, Case, and Armstrong – What It Takes to Transform Industries and Build Trillion-Dollar Companies. In this episode we cover: The Similarities of the Jobs, Musk, Case and Armstrong Portfolio Construction Impressions from Steve Jobs The Need for Great Electric Cars The …

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Throwing Everything at the Wall With STOMPED’s Ross Radke 53:30

1M ago53:30

53:30

Portland-based writer, artist, and self-publisher Ross Radke shares insights into his journey from studying film to creating comics. Ross discusses his works including the webtoon series Spandex, the bounty hunter series Build a Platypus, and the Kaiju anthology series Stomped. He dives into his experiences with crowdfunding, launching multiple suc…

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Investor Stories 385: Key Advice (Inkinen, Roizen, Boduch) 4:31

2M ago4:31

4:31

On this special segment of The Full Ratchet, the following Investors are featured: Sami Inkinen Heidi Roizen Eric Boduch We asked guests for the most important piece of advice that they'd share with folks early in their venture career. The host of The Full Ratchet is Nick Moran of New Stack Ventures, a venture capital firm committed to investing in…

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466. Investing in xAI, Wiz, and Flexport; Masayoshi Son’s Superpower; How Elon Will Win the LLM War; and Whether AI Is an Extinction-Level Event for SaaS (Kevin Jiang) 51:38

2M ago51:38

51:38

Kevin Jiang of Mangusta Capital joins Nick to discuss Investing in xAI, Wiz, and Flexport; Masayoshi Son’s Superpower; How Elon Will Win the LLM War; and Whether AI Is an Extinction-Level Event for SaaS. In this episode we cover: Choosing Early-Stage Investing Over Growth Investing Masayoshi and SoftBank's Investment Decisions X AI and Elon Musk's …

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The State of Comics on Kickstarter in 2025 with Kickstarter’s Sam Kusek 1:04:08

2M ago1:04:08

1:04:08

Get ready for an awesome conversation about The State of Comics on Kickstarter in 2025, as Tyler is joined by Sam Kusek, Kickstarter's Senior Outreach Lead for the Comics category.By Tyler James

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Investor Stories 384: Visionary Founders (Upham, Patil, Chase) 6:45

2M ago6:45

6:45

On this special segment of The Full Ratchet, the following Investors are featured: Phin Upham Sandeep Patil Jill Chase We asked guests to discuss the most visionary founder that they've worked with and what makes them so special. The host of The Full Ratchet is Nick Moran of New Stack Ventures, a venture capital firm committed to investing in found…

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465. The Villain Test, Lessons from an OG at Sequoia, Spotting Superstars at Seed, Mastering Follow-on, and the Future of Consumer Tech (Craig Shapiro) 44:30

2M ago44:30

44:30

Craig Shapiro of Collaborative Fund joins Nick to discuss The Villain Test, Lessons from an OG at Sequoia, Spotting Superstars at Seed, Mastering Follow-on, and the Future of Consumer Tech. In this episode we cover: Mission-Driven Founders and Impact Investing Future of Consumer Products and Personalization Consumer Behavior and Building Long-Term …

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The Heavy Metal Magazine Relaunch Rocks Kickstarter 44:08

2M ago44:08

44:08

Last month, The World's Greatest Illustrated Magazine of Sci-Fi, Fantasy and Horror Heavy Metal relaunched with a brand new #1 issue on the Kickstarter platform. This smash hit launch was supported by over 10,000 backers marking a triumphant return for the legendary brand. In this interview Tyler talks to Executive Editor Dave Kelly and Editorial M…

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Investor Stories 383: Best LP Question (Droesch, Inkinen, Roizen) 5:50

2M ago5:50

5:50

On this special segment of The Full Ratchet, the following Investors are featured: Mike Droesch Sami Inkinen Heidi Roizen We asked guests to share the best question they've ever been asked by an allocator. The host of The Full Ratchet is Nick Moran of New Stack Ventures, a venture capital firm committed to investing in founders outside of the Bay A…

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Investor Stories 382: Lessons Learned (von Tobel, Felesky, Patil) 6:52

2M ago6:52

6:52

On this special segment of The Full Ratchet, the following Investors are featured: Alexa von Tobel Adam Felesky Sandeep Patil We asked guests to tell the most important lesson they've learned in their career. The host of The Full Ratchet is Nick Moran of New Stack Ventures, a venture capital firm committed to investing in founders outside of the Ba…

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Newbie Comic Book Kickstarter Questions 39:12

2M ago39:12

39:12

To kick off the new year, Tyler answers a Kickstarter newcomers burning questions around launching a new comic book project in 2025, including insights that will also be relevant to Kickstarter veterans!By Tyler James

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Investor Stories 381: Why I Passed (Inkinen, Roizen, Upham) 9:05

2M ago9:05

9:05

On this special segment of The Full Ratchet, the following Investors are featured: Sami Inkinen Heidi Roizen Phin Upham Each investor highlights a situation where they decided not to invest, why they passed, and how it played out. The host of The Full Ratchet is Nick Moran of New Stack Ventures, a venture capital firm committed to investing in foun…

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Replay - Healthcare Deep Dive – How AI and GLP-1 Megatrends Affect the Industry, Why Specialities Need to be Integrated, and Insights on Bundling vs. Unbundling (Ambar Bhattacharyya) 51:59

2M ago51:59

51:59

In this special replay episode Ambar Bhattacharyya of Maverick Capital joins Nick to discuss Healthcare Deep Dive – How AI and GLP-1 Megatrends Affect the Industry, Why Specialities Need to be Integrated, and Insights on Bundling vs. Unbundling. In this episode we cover: Healthcare Trends, Including High Deductible Health Plans and Cash Pay Models …

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Game Changing New Kickstarter Feature Alert – Importing Add-Ons! 35:18

2M ago35:18

35:18

In this session, Tyler looks at Kickstarter's latest game-changing feature: the import add-ons from past campaign button. This new tool allows creators to import add-ons from previous campaigns, saving significant setup time and making campaign set-up more efficient for returning creators. In this podcast, we'll look at how this feature works, its …

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Investor Stories 380: Disruptive Forces (Droesch, Patil, Chase) 6:39

3M ago6:39

6:39

On this special segment of The Full Ratchet, the following Investors are featured: Mike Droesch Sandeep Patil Jill Chase 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 host of The Full Ratchet is Nick Moran of New Stack Ventures, a ven…

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Replay - Why Healthcare is Broken and How to Fix it, A Future Path Forward Where Doctors are Architects not Providers, and How the Employer-Sponsored Healthcare System is Designed to Fail Us (Adrian Aoun ... 43:50

3M ago43:50

43:50

In this special replay episode Adrian Aoun of Forward joins Nick to discuss Why Healthcare is Broken and How to Fix it, A Future Path Forward Where Doctors are Architects not Providers, and How the Employer-Sponsored Healthcare System is Designed to Fail Us. In this episode we cover: AI, Startups, and Entrepreneurship With Google Executives Larry P…

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ComixLaunch Spotlight: Sam Johnson’s Big Swing at a Crossover Kickstarter Series 48:00

3M ago48:00

48:00

It's time to spotlight another outstanding member of the ComixLaunch Pro community! This month, Clay Adams turns the spotlight on British writer Sam Johnson. Best known for his creations Cabracini: Voodoo Junkie Hitwoman and Geek Girl. They discuss Johnson’s continued success with Kickstarter, having raised £60,000 through 15 campaigns, including h…

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Investor Stories 379: Key Advice (Bhattacharyya, Heitzmann, von Tobel) 9:12

3M ago9:12

9:12

On this special segment of The Full Ratchet, the following Investors are featured: Ambar Bhattacharyya Rick Heitzmann Alexa von Tobel We asked guests for the most important piece of advice that they'd share with folks early in their venture career. The host of The Full Ratchet is Nick Moran of New Stack Ventures, a venture capital firm committed to…

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How to Keep Creating in the Face of Challenges with Big Tim Stiles 43:56

3M ago43:56

43:56

In this session, Tyler interviews Big Tim, an award-winning writer from Australia, known for his comic series 'Gorilla My Dreams,' short films, and contributions to the indie comics scene. They discuss Tim's current Kickstarter campaign for the second issue of his team-up series, creative challenges, and the evolution of comic book crowdfunding.…

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464. Hyper-Concentration, Identifying $4B Weee! At Seed, How to Invest in Deals that Have No Competition, and How to Spot Consumer Trends Before They’re Obvious (Han Shen) 52:37

3M ago52:37

52:37

Han Shen of iFly.vc joins Nick to discuss Hyper-Concentration, Identifying $4B Weee! At Seed, How to Invest in Deals that Have No Competition, and How to Spot Consumer Trends Before They’re Obvious. In this episode we cover: The Role of Customer Insights in Investment Decisions Han Shen's Investment Strategy and Focus on U.S. Market Investment Them…

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Investor Stories 378: Visionary Founders (Felesky, Droesch, Inkinen) 6:40

3M ago6:40

6:40

On this special segment of The Full Ratchet, the following Investors are featured: Adam Felesky Mike Droesch Sami Inkinen We asked guests to discuss the most visionary founder that they've worked with and what makes them so special. The host of The Full Ratchet is Nick Moran of New Stack Ventures, a venture capital firm committed to investing in fo…

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463. Lessons from Larry Page, Why Subscriptions Won’t Work in the Era of AI, How Enterprises Will Adopt AI, and the 3 Keys to Building Great Products (Manish Patel) 53:49

3M ago53:49

53:49

Manish Patel of Nava Ventures joins Nick to discuss Lessons from Larry Page, Why Subscriptions Won’t Work in the Era of AI, How Enterprises Will Adopt AI, and the 3 Keys to Building Great Products. In this episode we cover: Challenges and Lessons at Google The Evolution of AI and Advertising Nava Ventures' Thesis and Investment Strategy Investing i…

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ComixLaunch Pro Spotlight: The Power of Community with Gerald von Stoddard 43:25

3M ago43:25

43:25

In this month's ComixLaunch Pro Spotlight, Clay Adams interviews comic book creator Gerald von Stoddard, who splits his time between Tivoli, New York, and Florence, Italy. Gerald shares insights from his journey in the comics industry, as he emphasizes the value of asking for help and being an active part of the comics community.…

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Investor Stories 377: Best LP Question (Nozad, Joaquin, Heitzmann) 5:54

3M ago5:54

5:54

On this special segment of The Full Ratchet, the following Investors are featured: Pejman Nozad James Joaquin Rick Heitzmann We asked guests to share the best question they've ever been asked by an allocator. The host of The Full Ratchet is Nick Moran of New Stack Ventures, a venture capital firm committed to investing in founders outside of the Ba…

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462. The Founder and CEO of G2 on AI’s Impact on Enterprise SaaS, How to Embrace the Climb, and Insights on Managing Through Crisis (Godard Abel) 40:38

3M ago40:38

40:38

Godard Abel of G2 joins Nick to discuss The Founder and CEO of G2 on AI’s Impact on Enterprise SaaS, How to Embrace the Climb, and Insights on Managing Through Crisis. In this episode we cover: Founding G2 and Market Challenges Metrics and Marketplace Growth Investor Insights and Data Utilization Founder Mode and Leadership Building Strong Support …

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How Worried Should Comic Creators Be About New Tariffs? 53:16

3M ago53:16

53:16

Elections have consequences, and the new US administration has promised tariffs or new taxes on imported products, which may include things like comic book paper, ink, enamel pins, plush toys and more. In this session, Tyler shares his take on the coming tariffs, the uncertainty they're creating, and the challenges for creators.…

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Investor Stories 376: Lessons Learned (Bhattacharyya, Droesch, Inkinen) 8:06

3M ago8:06

8:06

On this special segment of The Full Ratchet, the following Investors are featured: Ambar Bhattacharyya Mike Droesch Sami Inkinen We asked guests to tell the most important lesson they've learned in their career. The host of The Full Ratchet is Nick Moran of New Stack Ventures, a venture capital firm committed to investing in founders outside of the…

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461. The Energy Transformation, Challenges with Transmission and Distribution, Nuclear vs. Renewables, and Why Unreasonable Hospitality is Necessary in VC (Kevin Stevens) 40:29

4M ago40:29

40:29

Kevin Stevens of Energize Capital joins Nick to discuss The Energy Transformation, Challenges with Transmission and Distribution, Nuclear vs. Renewables, and Why Unreasonable Hospitality is Necessary in VC. In this episode we cover: Challenges in Energy Distribution and Storage The Role of Batteries and Other Energy Storage Solutions Data Centers a…

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Make Captive Offers So Good They Can’t Say No 44:21

4M ago44:21

44:21

In this session, Tyler will shares numerous strategies and a bunch of real-world examples creators like us can use to enhance sales and make compelling offers to their fans too good to refuse.By Tyler James

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Investor Stories 375: Why I Passed (Heitzmann, Von Tobel, Felesky) 6:23

4M ago6:23

6:23

On this special segment of The Full Ratchet, the following Investors are featured: Rick Heitzmann Alexa Von Tobel Adam Felesky Each investor highlights a situation where they decided not to invest, why they passed, and how it played out. The host of The Full Ratchet is Nick Moran of New Stack Ventures, a venture capital firm committed to investing …

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460. Why Culture is King, The Role of “Founder Mode” in Building Iconic Companies, Lessons From 25 Years in the Business, and How to Make Tech a Force Multiplier Within a VC Firm (Mathias Schilling) 45:58

4M ago45:58

45:58

Mathias Schilling of Headline joins Nick to discuss Why Culture is King, The Role of “Founder Mode” in Building Iconic Companies, Lessons From 25 Years in the Business, and How to Make Tech a Force Multiplier Within a VC Firm. In this episode we cover: Evolution of the Venture Capital Industry Headline's Winning Strategy Global Presence and Investm…

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