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Great time on the Embracing Erosion podcast w/Devon O'Rourke! We talked about: 🚀 How to scale a company from concept to 9-figure exit 🔄 How to break away from the traditional consulting model and apply product approaches ⏩ Why it’s important to iterate quickly and often with messaging 💸📈What signals are important to pay attention to when investing in startups and much more!

🎙️ On the latest episode of Embracing Erosion, Devon was joined by Alex Pattis, General Partner at Riverside Ventures and founding team member of Hampton. Alex is also the co-founder of Last Money In Media, a leading VC newsletter that explores Special Purpose Vehicles (SPVs) within the Venture Capital ecosystem. As a prominent advocate for the SPV investment format over the traditional VC fund model, Alex brings a wealth of knowledge and experience to the table. This episode dives deep into: 🌟 How to scale a company from concept to a 9-figure exit 🔄 Breaking away from the traditional consulting model and applying product approaches ⏩ The importance of iterating quickly and often with messaging 💸📈 Key signals to watch when investing in startups Don't miss this insightful conversation. Listen now 👉 https://lnkd.in/gEKv5ghE #VentureCapital #SPVs #StartupInvesting #ProductMarketing

Seed stage founders, when you finally receive that check, do this: Optimize for metrics that will help you reduce churn on good revenue. In this current VC environment, VCs will look for your startup's aptitude or capability for revenue growth rather than the revenue dollar currently generated.  In the past few years, you only need a compelling story about the team's growth, the product's development, and a better understanding of the market. These days, you must deliver more than this to move from seed to Series A. You need to convince the VCs that you have commercial traction. To reach that stage, you need the right metrics to show you the data and help you identify leaks and opportunities. Beyond getting much love during sales demos, are your customers staying on the platform and using your product? ****************** Jenny Fielding of Everywhere Ventures, Kirby Winfield of Ascend, and Nate Williams of Union Labs Ventures shared many more insightful views on the current seed funding environment in Samir Kaji's latest Venture Unlocked episode. You can listen to it here:

Excited to share that Michael Stucky, Partner at Serpentine Ventures, recently featured in an insightful podcast episode with IMD. In this episode, titled "From Crisis to Growth: Navigating Portfolio Triage in Venture Capital", Michael explores the critical role of portfolio triage in venture capital - a skill that is as much about survival as it is about growth. In the ever-shifting landscape of startups, VCs often face the tough decisions of which companies to support and which to let go. Michael discusses how these decisions are more than just numbers; they involve managing expectations, balancing resources, and sometimes delivering difficult news to passionate founders. You can listen to the full episode here: - IMD: https://lnkd.in/dWNCCshM - Spotify: https://lnkd.in/du4TwYnU - Apple Podcasts: https://lnkd.in/ddsDQ4FC Additionally, don't miss the opportunity to learn more about Venture Asset Management at the upcoming IMD program on September 19-20 in Lausanne. This program is tailored for professional investors looking to deepen their understanding of managing venture investments. Learn more and register here: https://lnkd.in/eSjeXpER Mike Baur, Craig Cooper Oliver Walzer Michael Stucky, .Raphael G., IMD #SerpentineVentures #IMD #VentureAssetManagement #VentureCapital

In this new episode of Unlocking Venture Capital Podcast, Sydney joins Ankit Agarwal from A7 Ventures. Ankit is an exited tech #entrepreneur turned family office investor, to discuss the transition from #founder to #investor. Ankit shares insights on: 🌟His journey from running a startup for 10 years to starting a family office fund 🌟How he approaches direct investments in startups and LP investments in VC funds 🌟The importance of trust and relationships in early-stage investing 🌟Strategies for evaluating fund managers as a potential LP 🌟Tax considerations for founders vs. employees 🌟The similarities between founders pitching #VCs and VCs pitching #LPs 🌟How his founder experience informs his approach as an investor Learn about the inner workings of family offices, angel investing, and venture capital from someone who's been on both sides of the table. A must-listen for #founders and aspiring #investors alike! Links for the full episode in the comments!👇 #FamilyOfficeFund #VentureCapital #Tech #Entrepreneur #VC #Investments #Investing

🚀 New Episode Alert! 🎙️ In Episode 100 of The Ignite Podcast, we sit down with Stephanie Rieben, Co-Founder & CEO of Diadem Capital, to discuss her incredible journey from Wall Street to launching a cutting-edge fintech platform. 💡 💼 From navigating the toughest fundraising environment to choosing between equity & debt, Stephanie shares her insights on how startups can thrive in today's market. 👉 Don’t miss out on this masterclass in startup fundraising and venture capital strategy! 👂🎧 Watch, listen, and follow on your favorite platform: https://buff.ly/3VJYGVw 🙏 Join the conversation on your favorite social network below #StartupFundraising #VentureCapital #EquityVsDebt #Fintech #FounderJourney #InvestmentStrategy #VCInsights #TechStartups #IgnitePodcast

💼💡 Ready to unlock the secrets of venture capital? 💼💡 Listen to fractional CFO Adam Guess on the Gross Profit Podcast 🎙 as he demystifies the distinctions between family offices and 💰venture funds, offering a deep dive into the dynamics that steer investment 📈 choices. Family offices, he unveils, represent affluent clans seeking to expand their investment horizons beyond traditional assets like stocks and bonds. With a penchant for embracing risk, these families are open to allocating a fraction of their wealth 🚀 to potentially lucrative ventures, making them prime targets for startups seeking funding. In contrast, venture capital firms emerge as robust entities, pooling resources from diverse investors to nurture startups 🎯 in exchange for equity stakes. Adam unveils a wealth of insights into the funding landscape, providing invaluable guidance on navigating the complexities of securing investments 🤝 for innovative endeavors. 🌟🚀🎯🔍🤝💡 🔗 Link to the full episode here: https://hubs.la/Q02BPjcp0

How do multi-partner firms make decisions when partners disagree on a startup investment? 🤔 Gopi Rangan and Ramneek Gupta discussed this in a past episode. At Pruven Capital, when one partner loves a startup and another is hesitant, the deal team's mission is to address concerns and gather enough information to build confidence, Ramneek revealed. Interestingly, not everyone needs to be on board for an investment to proceed. For smaller deals, a single partner's conviction can be enough. This approach not only respects differing perspectives but also leverages strong convictions that might lead to exceptional returns. After all, some of the best investments are contrarian bets. Listen to the full episode using the link in the comments to gain insights into the decision-making processes that drive successful VC firms. 🚀 Sure Ventures #VentureCapital #StartupInvesting #VCDecisionMaking #Podcast

Are Western investors eyeing emerging markets? What are the advantages of launching your startup outside Silicon Valley? Jozef Maruscak and Alexander Piskunov, Managing Partner at KAAN Ventures, explored the bustling startup ecosystems across emerging markets on The Startup Huddle podcast and we just dropped a fresh summary of it on our blog. You'll want to dive into this one for answers! 🧐 Apart from getting the juicy bits of their chat, you'll also find insights into creating unicorns in emerging markets, effective digital resource management, and much more. 👇 Swing by our blog for the complete scoop.

Gain valuable insights into what makes investors light up - understand the qualities that make entrepreneurs worth investing in and why sustainability is key for long-term success. Listen to Episode 7 of People & Pioneers - The Podcast – where Richard Fearn, Chair at Healthily talks to our former Chief of People, Geraldine Butler-Wright about all things start-up, AI and health tech. 🎙 Tune in on Spotify https://lnkd.in/eA4wN2DG #startups #scaleups #healthtech #culture #founders #investment #healthtech #investmentinAI