I'm joined by Bradley Jones, the Founder & CEO of ThatRound, a pioneering investment platform in the UK. With a background in mathematics and experience in the financial sector, Bradley has a unique understanding of the challenges and opportunities in early-stage investments. In this conversation, we explore how ThatRound is disrupting traditional early-stage investments in the UK, the looming AI Bubble, early-stage investing in general, and more!Key Discussion Points:🔥 What sets the ThatRound model apart from traditional early-stage investments?💸 What are the key factors that contribute to a startup's success in securing funding?📈 How can entrepreneurs balance risk and reward when making investment decisions?Timecodes:0:00 - Introduction2:15 - Background on the Podcast and Host4:30 - The Journey of Building a Network in Entrepreneurship7:00 - Transitioning from Startup to Podcasting9:45 - Insights on Funding and Investment Strategies12:30 - The Importance of Networking in Silicon Valley15:00 - Discussion on Deep Tech and Innovative Startups18:15 - Challenges in Raising Capital for Startups21:00 - Overview of the New Business: That Round24:30 - The Problem with Current Funding Processes27:00 - How That Round Streamlines Capital Access30:00 - Business Model: Startups vs. Investors33:15 - Due Diligence and Quality Control in Startups36:00 - Addressing the Needs of Investors and Founders39:00 - The Future of Funding and Investment Trends42:15 - The Next Wave45:00 - The Investor Pain53:00 Cracking the startup investor marketplace58:00 Wrap up and promo codeImportant Links:You can reach Bradley Jones at https://www.linkedin.com/in/bradley-jones-founderCheck out ThatRound at https://www.thatround.com/Vishesh, your host at https://vishesh.spaceP.S. If you are struggling with writing on LinkedIn, https://tryjerry.com