Be sure to catch the most recent episode of Founded & Funded! Madrona Digital Editor Coral Garnick Ducken sits down with Investor Sabrina Wu for the latest Investor Spotlight. These two discuss Sabrina's transition from private equity to #venturecapital and the learnings that translate to building successful VC-backed startups, Sabrina’s focus on intelligent applications, and the characteristics she looks for in founders — grit, authenticity, and intellectual honesty. Sabrina also shares her approach to engaging with early-stage founders and her interests outside the office. This is a great episode for #entrepreneurs interested in working with #VCs. You can watch wherever you get your podcasts: YouTube: https://lnkd.in/gWBvCRQa Spotify: https://lnkd.in/gqfV5bk4 Apple: https://lnkd.in/gfivmZ-2 #VCinvesting #VC #pitching #pitchinginvestors
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Thanks Marcus Brauchli for doing this with me! Always a good time. A MUST LISTEN for anyone wanting a better understanding of the unpredictable nature of VC & PE-backed Exits! #exits #venture #privateequity #markets #internationalinvestments #founders #ceos #growth #founderstories #angelinvesting #ipo #planning #returns #investing #venturecapital
🚨New High Stakes Episode! 🎙️ In episode 12 of High Stakes, Paige Soya, Managing Director of K Street Capital, interviews Marcus Brauchli, co-founder of North Base Media and former managing editor at the Wall Street Journal, on the intricacies of investment exits. Marcus shares his extensive experience in the venture capital world, highlighting the lessons learned from both successful and failed exits. They cover the wide range of stories Marcus has to share on the importance of legal documentation, the complexities of international investments, and the various exit strategies companies may face. Marcus also emphasizes the necessity for founders to plan for exits from the beginning and maintain open communication with investors. Tune in for insightful advice on navigating the unpredictable landscape of venture capital exits. 🔗Listen to the full episode here: On YouTube: https://lnkd.in/gsQp7ph9 On Spotify: https://lnkd.in/gbY6kKGx On Apple: Podcasts: https://lnkd.in/g6-Jtstf On Alitu: https://lnkd.in/ghcNe5Us #founderstories #venturecapital #vc #founder #funder #exits #startup #entrepreneurship
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What Makes a Startup Investible? 💡 Kendrick Geluz Kho unveils what really makes a startup shine in the eyes of a VC. Looking to secure funding? This clip is your first step! 🎧 For the full conversation and more invaluable insights, listen to the entire episode on Spotify: https://spti.fi/0oY8yct 📚 To explore all episodes of The VC Corner Podcast, visit my Linktree: https://linktr.ee/oriatia #StartupFunding #VCAdvice #Investible"
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Dr Reuben Wilcock Head of Ventures, features on The Startup Sensations Podcast for a special bonus episode, to share the finest funding advice alongside 5 expert guests from the first 3 seasons of the podcast. In this episode, the experts offer excellent advice on how to raise capital, what investors look for and how to avoid common mistakes. 🎙️ Key Topics include: 1. The importance of the team, from Dr Reuben. 2. Personal attributes that investors seek in a founder 3. Common legal pitfalls 4. What to expect during the Due Diligence process 5. Analyses the challenges female founders face raising capital Listen to the podcast here, as well as Apple or Spotify: https://lnkd.in/eD6YRZFs #Startups #Podcast #Startupsensations #Funding #Investors #Founders #Foundertips #Pitching #Startupfunding
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🧐 Curious about what a startup exit can look like? In the latest episode of High Stakes, host Paige Soya chats with serial entrepreneur Rami Essaid about his journey founding, scaling, and ultimately exiting three successful companies. From paying his way through college selling cell phones in a mall to leading multimillion-dollar ventures, Rami's journey is marked by a series of strategic exits, each offering unique challenges and lessons. He candidly discusses the need for founders to keep doors open, maintain optionality, and prioritize strategic alignment when considering exit opportunities. Whether negotiating with investors, managing expectations, or planning for the future, his pragmatic advice serves as a guiding light for entrepreneurs navigating the complex landscape of exits. 🔗Listen to the full episode here: On YouTube: https://lnkd.in/exAj-C4K On Spotify: https://lnkd.in/exP4NHwY On Apple Podcasts: https://lnkd.in/eDQGQhPH On Alitu: https://lnkd.in/e8gnqVU3
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New episode 🎙🔥 Tune in to episode GTM 101 of The GTM Podcast to get insight directly from Nick Dolik on: -The current state of the financing environment for startups. -Venture debt: what it is, how it works, and why it exists. -Advantages of venture debt for founders and when to consider it. -The importance of building long-term relationships in the venture capital world. -Nick's unconventional path into venture capital and lessons learned. -The value of getting "closer to the sun" when pursuing a career in VC. -Common misconceptions about the founder-investor relationship. + more Available wherever you get your podcasts, including YouTube, Apple and Spotify links in the comments👇
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Latest episode just dropped and its a 3 for 1! Rami explains all 3 of his exits as an entrepreneur in a way that is very easy to understand. Thanks Rami Essaid for doing this with me! #venturecapital #exits #mergers #founderstories #growth #success #venture #tech #earlystage #seedstage #seriesA #scale #planning #entrepreneurship
🧐 Curious about what a startup exit can look like? In the latest episode of High Stakes, host Paige Soya chats with serial entrepreneur Rami Essaid about his journey founding, scaling, and ultimately exiting three successful companies. From paying his way through college selling cell phones in a mall to leading multimillion-dollar ventures, Rami's journey is marked by a series of strategic exits, each offering unique challenges and lessons. He candidly discusses the need for founders to keep doors open, maintain optionality, and prioritize strategic alignment when considering exit opportunities. Whether negotiating with investors, managing expectations, or planning for the future, his pragmatic advice serves as a guiding light for entrepreneurs navigating the complex landscape of exits. 🔗Listen to the full episode here: On YouTube: https://lnkd.in/exAj-C4K On Spotify: https://lnkd.in/exP4NHwY On Apple Podcasts: https://lnkd.in/eDQGQhPH On Alitu: https://lnkd.in/e8gnqVU3
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In this episode of the #MasterStrokePodcast, Monica Enand and Sejal Chokshi Pietrzak chat with Ned Renzi from Enjoy The Work, a seasoned venture capital advisor. They explore what it takes to go from a passionate founder to an effective CEO. Ned, a founding partner of Birchmere Ventures, shares traits that make entrepreneurs successful, like a passion for problem-solving and a relentless drive to improve. They discuss the importance of postmortem and premortem analyses in refining business strategies and decision-making. They also highlight the role of investor board members and the need for collaboration and trust in growing a business. Don't miss these valuable insights as Ned discusses "walking dead" companies in the venture community and how founders can become leaders by mastering general, functional, and self-management skills. He emphasizes the importance of loving the problem you're solving, not just your product or technology, for long-term success. The episode is out now! Listen using the link below or wherever you listen to your podcasts. https://lnkd.in/giVgykC4 Executive Producer: Georgianna Moreland #masterstrokepodcast #MSfoundersandeos #ecutivecoaching #VC #techstartups #nedrenzi #enjoythework #venturecapital #businesspodcast #capital #postmortems #birchmereventures #topgrading #billdraper
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Great advice from Ned Renzi of Birchmere Ventures, seasoned start-up founder and investor, in this #MasterStrokePodcast. With 20+ startup years under my belt - I particularly love the idea that you'll be more successful if you love the problem you're solving rather than just being in love with your technology. #startups
In this episode of the #MasterStrokePodcast, Monica Enand and Sejal Chokshi Pietrzak chat with Ned Renzi from Enjoy The Work, a seasoned venture capital advisor. They explore what it takes to go from a passionate founder to an effective CEO. Ned, a founding partner of Birchmere Ventures, shares traits that make entrepreneurs successful, like a passion for problem-solving and a relentless drive to improve. They discuss the importance of postmortem and premortem analyses in refining business strategies and decision-making. They also highlight the role of investor board members and the need for collaboration and trust in growing a business. Don't miss these valuable insights as Ned discusses "walking dead" companies in the venture community and how founders can become leaders by mastering general, functional, and self-management skills. He emphasizes the importance of loving the problem you're solving, not just your product or technology, for long-term success. The episode is out now! Listen using the link below or wherever you listen to your podcasts. https://lnkd.in/giVgykC4 Executive Producer: Georgianna Moreland #masterstrokepodcast #MSfoundersandeos #ecutivecoaching #VC #techstartups #nedrenzi #enjoythework #venturecapital #businesspodcast #capital #postmortems #birchmereventures #topgrading #billdraper
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Lost 1.5 crores in a minute! Well believe it or not Satyajeet Kunjeer lost an equity investment for his company last minute, due to numerology! And even if we consider numerology to be a deciding factor for making investment in a start-up, do you think it's fair to evaluate it at the last stage of the deal? What are your thoughts, comment below. And if you've also heard of such bizzare reasons for rejecting a deal, so share. P. S. Link to the entire episode is in the comments below #startup #business #podcast #vc #fintech
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What is the future of finance? In this episode of Nothing Ventured, Aarish sat down with Julio Martínez, Co-Founder and CEO of Abacum, a post Series A startup (led by Atomico) tackling the knotty problem of collaborative financial planning and analysis for mid cap businesses. In this episode, they talked about: ➡️ The CFO stack, including FP&A. ➡️ Building a no code ETL platform for finance teams. ➡️ Why finance is the most underleveraged function in businesses, and how that is changing. Check out the episode on YouTube, Spotify, Apple or wherever you get your podcasts :) (p.s. Don't forget to like, rate, share and subscribe on all platforms, it really helps us get the word out!) (p.p.s We're almost at 1k followers here on LinkedIn, are you going to tip us over the edge?!) https://lnkd.in/dhp2MJ7X #tech #startups #venturecapital #finance #fpanda
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