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This week, #SwimmingWithAllocators welcomes Josh Porter, Co-Founder and General Partner at FirstLook Partners. Listen in on Josh's coverage of his strategy for FirstLook Partners, a hybrid fund of funds investing in smaller venture capital firms and software companies, and LA's evolving VC landscape spanning successful tech companies across various sectors like enterprise software, aerospace, and edtech. In discussion with Earnest Sweat and Alexa Binns, Josh also delves into the rise of hybrid fund models, sourcing new managers, criteria for manager selection, and challenges in decision-making. If you haven’t already, listen to the full episode here for insights on navigating the evolving VC landscape as an innovative fund of funds!

Some hard-hitting emotions I hear when talking to founders Frustrated, annoyed, confused, lack of confidence, overwhelmed… Why are they feeling like this? They have a deep understanding of their product but can’t explain it in a way that other people get it They think it’s clear, obvious, and easy But in reality, it’s leaving investors and customers tilting their heads in skepticism This means founders aren’t ▶ Getting the grant money for R&D ▶ Winning venture capital to grow their team ▶ Getting accepted into an accelerator The list goes on So, what are we going to do about this?? Let’s reframe your pitch into a strategic narrative (story) Instead of jumping right into a complex problem (that you’re obviously fixing) Try this: Thinking of a change you’re addressing in your customer’s lives 🔽 Talking about their ideal world 🔽 Proving it with your product Take a step back and look at the bigger picture ✨ I have a free resource on how to jump start your strategic narrative✨ DM me and I’ll send it over

Last week, I shared part of my conversation with Brandon Pindulic, President of Spacebar Ventures, a digital business incubator and investment firm. He also previously founded OpGen Media. We talked about: 🔍 Reviewing business decisions 🤝 The role of trust in business operations 💼 Building a personal holding company 💰 Business success on personal finances 🚫 Avoiding mistakes in decision-making 🌟 Challenges and potential costs of success 🤝 Surrounding yourself with successful people

Forecasting revenue? First, be honest with yourself about how you're going to get there! 📈 In this week's episode of NY Seed Round, Justin Wolz sat down with VP of Crossbeam Venture Partners and author of "The Young VC's Handbook," Sakib Jamal. In their conversation, Sakib shared expert advice on how associate VC's can make an outsized impact and be a true value add. But he gave plenty of advice for founders, too. One bit of wisdom? Be realistic and above all, tactical, about how you're going to scale your business from a revenue perspective. Link to the full conversation in the comments 👇

Understanding VC motivations is paramount for every founder. 🚀🔍 But not every founder understand how VCs have 2 fee streams. Scott digs into the two ways VCs make money; check it out:

What to Expect in a VC Intro Call. Founders, curious about VC intro calls? Here are the main topics I cover: - Your background + why you - Problem you’re solving - Product overview - Traction - Go-to-market strategy - Business model - Fundraise details - Preparation is everything.

Founders, diving deep into venture capital is crucial for your startup's success. 📈🚀 My team has had the pleasure of advising over 1000 startups on their financial journey. This insightful video by our COO, Scott Orn, is a must-watch. Check out the link to the article in the original Kruze Consulting post for more insights. #VentureCapitalBasics #StartupInsights #ManagementFees #CarryExplained

Did you know? Only 1 out of every 400 pitches gets funded by angel investors! With such tough competition, investors spend most of their time scrutinizing three critical slides: the team, financials, and competition. These elements are key to convincing investors that your startup is worth the investment. Make sure your pitch deck highlights these areas effectively to stand out in the crowded field with zynth.ai !

Unpacking VC Compensation: Management Fees & Carry Explained 🚀 Attention founders! Dive deep into the heart of venture capital with our COO, Scott Orn. Ever how VC firms actually make money? Or how their revenue streams might impact your startup's journey? 🧐 In this video, you'll: ⇢ Unravel the dual revenue pillars of VCs: Management Fees & Carry. ⇢ Decode the motivations steering a VC's investment choices. ⇢ Understand a bit better why VCs make some odd decisions For every founder navigating the VC terrain, this video offers a roadmap to understanding your investor's motivations and mechanics. 🌐 👇 Dive deeper with our detailed article linked in the first comment!

It’s surprising to me how many founders don’t understand how VCs make money. Get the detailed breakdown in this video. Link to the article can be found in the original Kruze Consulting post. #VentureCapitalBasics #StartupInsights #ManagementFees #CarryExplained