Welcome to another episode of The 7 in 7 Show with Zack Ellison, which features full length interviews with the world’s leading investors in innovation.

The guest this week is Digvijay "Sunny" Singh, an entrepreneur, investor, academic and technologist. After serving in the New York Police Department, Sunny earned two Master's degrees and Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering and Computer Science from UCLA. He then founded, operated and successfully exited two startups and later became a very active startup and real-estate investor.

Sunny was past president of Tech Coast Angels, the largest angel investing network in the United States that has been running for nearly 25 years. He is currently Managing Partner at Alleyway Capital, which acquires e-commerce software startups.

In this episode, Zack Ellison and Sunny Singh discuss:

1. Evolving with the Times: Navigating the Changing VC Landscape
2. Beyond Tech Hubs: The Power of Geographical Diversity
3. Uncovering VC Gaps: Underserved Sectors and Founders
4. Down Rounds Dissected: Signals to Investors
5. Strategic Venture Debt: A Shield Against Down Rounds
6. Protracted Funding Challenges: Surviving the Startup Journey
7. Investor's Toolkit: The Art of Diversified Innovation Investing

Guest Information:

LinkedIn: ⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/digvijay-sunny-singh-phd/

Host Information:

LinkedIn: ⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/zackellison/

Website: ⁠https://www.arivc.com/

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Welcome to another episode of The 7 in 7 Show with Zack Ellison, which features full length interviews with the world’s leading investors in innovation.

The guest this week is Digvijay "Sunny" Singh, an entrepreneur, investor, academic and technologist. After serving in the New York Police Department, Sunny earned two Master's degrees and Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering and Computer Science from UCLA. He then founded, operated and successfully exited two startups and later became a very active startup and real-estate investor.

Sunny was past president of Tech Coast Angels, the largest angel investing network in the United States that has been running for nearly 25 years. He is currently Managing Partner at Alleyway Capital, which acquires e-commerce software startups.

In this episode, Zack Ellison and Sunny Singh discuss:

1. Evolving with the Times: Navigating the Changing VC Landscape
2. Beyond Tech Hubs: The Power of Geographical Diversity
3. Uncovering VC Gaps: Underserved Sectors and Founders
4. Down Rounds Dissected: Signals to Investors
5. Strategic Venture Debt: A Shield Against Down Rounds
6. Protracted Funding Challenges: Surviving the Startup Journey
7. Investor's Toolkit: The Art of Diversified Innovation Investing

Guest Information:

LinkedIn: ⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/digvijay-sunny-singh-phd/

Host Information:

LinkedIn: ⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/zackellison/

Website: ⁠https://www.arivc.com/

To see short videos of all our best investing tips, check out our:

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Spotify: ⁠https://open.spotify.com/show/0f2NGukm1OcZYCgVbiwlZX 

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Adrian Mendoza is the founder and general partner at Mendoza Ventures, which is both Latinx and woman-owned and the first Latinx-founded VC fund on the east coast. His firm focuses on investments in Fintech, AI, and Cybersecurity, with diversity playing an important role in their investment decisions—about 80% of their portfolio consists of startups led by immigrants, people of color, and women.

Since its founding seven years ago, Mendoza Ventures has raised two funds and had two successful exits. The firm is currently raising its third fund, a $100M fintech fund anchored by Bank of America, focused on early growth funding rounds.

In 2022, Axios Magazine listed Adrian as one of the five most influential people in Boston and the LA Times honored Adrian as a DEI visionary as one of California’s most prominent game-changers and thought leaders in the business world today. Adrian is also a regular contributor on CNBC on the state of Venture capital in the US and the firm has recently been covered in Forbes, Bloomberg, and The Boston Globe.

In this episode, Zack Ellison and Adrian discuss:

1. Weaknesses of the Power Law Method in VC

2. Venture Debt and Equity Synergies

3. Benefits of Venture Debt

4. The Second AI Hype Cycle

5. Cybersecurity and FinTech Opportunities

6. Show me the Money! Why Revenue Matters Most

7. Ideal Scenarios for Utilizing Venture Debt

LEARN MORE:

- Zack Ellison: ⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/zackellison/

- The 7 in 7 Show: ⁠https://7in7show.com/

- A.R.I. Venture Debt: ⁠https://www.arivc.com/

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Adrian Mendoza is the founder and general partner at Mendoza Ventures, which is both Latinx and woman-owned and the first Latinx-founded VC fund on the east coast. His firm focuses on investments in Fintech, AI, and Cybersecurity, with diversity playing an important role in their investment decisions—about 80% of their portfolio consists of startups led by immigrants, people of color, and women.

Since its founding seven years ago, Mendoza Ventures has raised two funds and had two successful exits. The firm is currently raising its third fund, a $100M fintech fund anchored by Bank of America, focused on early growth funding rounds.

In 2022, Axios Magazine listed Adrian as one of the five most influential people in Boston and the LA Times honored Adrian as a DEI visionary as one of California’s most prominent game-changers and thought leaders in the business world today. Adrian is also a regular contributor on CNBC on the state of Venture capital in the US and the firm has recently been covered in Forbes, Bloomberg, and The Boston Globe.

In this episode, Zack Ellison and Adrian discuss:

1. Weaknesses of the Power Law Method in VC

2. Venture Debt and Equity Synergies

3. Benefits of Venture Debt

4. The Second AI Hype Cycle

5. Cybersecurity and FinTech Opportunities

6. Show me the Money! Why Revenue Matters Most

7. Ideal Scenarios for Utilizing Venture Debt

LEARN MORE:

- Zack Ellison: ⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/zackellison/

- The 7 in 7 Show: ⁠https://7in7show.com/

- A.R.I. Venture Debt: ⁠https://www.arivc.com/

- DISCLAIMER: https://7in7show.com/disclaimer/

Download “The 10 Best Things To Know About Venture Debt” from 7in7show.com.

Mike Ryan, CEO of Bullet Point Network, shares his wealth of experience in finance and reveals key investment strategies for the current market environment. Dive into trends, risk management, and timeless investment principles that can make a difference in your portfolio. 

In this episode Zack Ellison and Mike Ryan discuss: 

1. From Hype to Hustle: Startups Adapt to Pragmatic Capital Raising 

2. Post-Bubble Capital Raising: Crafting a Credible Business Plan 

3. The AI Gold Rush: Separating Hype from Prudent Investment 

4. Unlocking the Power of AI: Strategies to Avoid Deception 

5. Capitalizing on Scarcity for Downside Protection and Upside Returns 

6. The Venture Debt Landscape: Opportunities and Risks for Investors 

7. Betting on Growth: Unveiling the Formula for Investment Success 

Guest Information:

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mike-ryan-9415598/ 

Company LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/bulletpointnetwork/ 

Website: https://www.bulletpoint.network/bpn-homepage 

Twitter/X: https://twitter.com/mikeryanbpn

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LinkedIn: ⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/zackellison/

Website: ⁠https://www.arivc.com/

iTunes: ⁠https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/7-in-7-show-with-zack-ellison/id1681652927  ⁠ 

Spotify: ⁠https://open.spotify.com/show/0f2NGukm1OcZYCgVbiwlZX

Download “The 10 Best Things To Know About Venture Debt” from 7in7show.com.

Mike Ryan, CEO of Bullet Point Network, shares his wealth of experience in finance and reveals key investment strategies for the current market environment. Dive into trends, risk management, and timeless investment principles that can make a difference in your portfolio. 

In this episode Zack Ellison and Mike Ryan discuss: 

1. From Hype to Hustle: Startups Adapt to Pragmatic Capital Raising 

2. Post-Bubble Capital Raising: Crafting a Credible Business Plan 

3. The AI Gold Rush: Separating Hype from Prudent Investment 

4. Unlocking the Power of AI: Strategies to Avoid Deception 

5. Capitalizing on Scarcity for Downside Protection and Upside Returns 

6. The Venture Debt Landscape: Opportunities and Risks for Investors 

7. Betting on Growth: Unveiling the Formula for Investment Success 

Guest Information:

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mike-ryan-9415598/ 

Company LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/bulletpointnetwork/ 

Website: https://www.bulletpoint.network/bpn-homepage 

Twitter/X: https://twitter.com/mikeryanbpn

To see short videos of all our best investing tips, check out our:

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Facebook: ⁠https://www.facebook.com/7in7show 

Twitter/X: ⁠https://twitter.com/7in7show  

LinkedIn: ⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/zackellison/

Website: ⁠https://www.arivc.com/

iTunes: ⁠https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/7-in-7-show-with-zack-ellison/id1681652927  ⁠ 

Spotify: ⁠https://open.spotify.com/show/0f2NGukm1OcZYCgVbiwlZX

Download “The 10 Best Things To Know About Venture Debt” from https://7in7show.com/.

Kelly Perdew is the Co-Founder and Managing General Partner of Moonshots Capital. Kelly shares his journey from high school in Wyoming to West Point, his military service, and his transition into entrepreneurship and venture capital. He highlights Moonshots Capital's focus on investing in extraordinary leadership and how military veterans often bring valuable qualities to the business world.

In this episode, Zack and Kelly discuss:

1. Mastering Media: Lessons from Working with Donald Trump on The Apprentice

2. Smart Funding: Extending Startup Runway to Ensure Survival

3. Startup Survival: Outrunning the Bear and Navigating the Valley of Death

4. Unlocking Growth Potential: How Venture Debt Fuels Startup Success

5. A Decade of Dedication: How Reputation Powers Investment Success

6. From Battlefield to Boardroom: The Unique Strengths Veterans Bring to Startups

7. How Military Bonds Shape Game-Changing Venture Investments

Guest Information:

Website: https://www.moonshotscapital.com/

Website: http://www.kellyperdew.com/

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kellyperdew/

Twitter/X: https://twitter.com/kperdew

Host Information:

LinkedIn: ⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/zackellison/

Website: ⁠https://www.arivc.com/

To see short videos of all our best investing tips, check out our:

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LinkedIn: ⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/zackellison/

iTunes: ⁠https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/7-in-7-show-with-zack-ellison/id1681652927 ⁠

Spotify: ⁠https://open.spotify.com/show/0f2NGukm1OcZYCgVbiwlZX

Website: ⁠https://7in7show.com/ 

Work with A.R.I.: ⁠https://www.applied-real-intelligence.com/ 

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Download “The 10 Best Things To Know About Venture Debt” from https://7in7show.com.

Kelly Perdew is the Co-Founder and Managing General Partner of Moonshots Capital. Kelly shares his journey from high school in Wyoming to West Point, his military service, and his transition into entrepreneurship and venture capital. He highlights Moonshots Capital’s focus on investing in extraordinary leadership and how military veterans often bring valuable qualities to the business world.

In this episode, Zack and Kelly discuss:

1. Mastering Media: Lessons from Working with Donald Trump on The Apprentice
2. Smart Funding: Extending Startup Runway to Ensure Survival
3. Startup Survival: Outrunning the Bear and Navigating the Valley of Death
4. Unlocking Growth Potential: How Venture Debt Fuels Startup Success
5. A Decade of Dedication: How Reputation Powers Investment Success
6. From Battlefield to Boardroom: The Unique Strengths Veterans Bring to Startups
7. How Military Bonds Shape Game-Changing Venture Investments

Website: https://www.moonshotscapital.com

Website: http://www.kellyperdew.com

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kellyperdew

Twitter: https://twitter.com/kperdew

To see short videos of all our best investing tips check out our: 

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Richard Hillsonis the Founder of Hillson Consulting, an investment consultancy that helps leading independent Registered Investment Advisors (RIAs) and family offices improve their product offerings and portfolio construction, predominantly through alternative investments that help to generate optimal portfolio diversification and higher risk-adjusted returns.

In this episode, Zack and Richard discuss:

1. The Alts Revolution - New Investment Opportunities for RIAs

2. Alternative Investing: Diversification Within Diversification Within Diversification

3. Invest Like a Pro: Diversification's Role in Risk Management

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/richard-hillson-46390a8

Website: https://www.hillsonconsulting.com/

Website: https://www.thirdsevencapital.com/

Twitter: https://twitter.com/richardlhillson

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/richard.hillson

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Anthony Scaramucci, Founder and Managing Partner of SkyBridge, talks about his journey from working at Wall Street to the steps of the White House. Discover his investment principles, including the importance of long-term investing and the potential of AI and crypto ETFs.

In this episode, Zack and Anthony discuss:

1. Long-Term Investing: The Recipe for Success
2. Innovation as the Key Asset Class
3. Diversifying Your Portfolio with Venture Debt and Private Equity

Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/anscaramucci

Website: https://www.skybridge.com

Twitter: https://twitter.com/Scaramucci

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/scaramucci

Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IKKMkKvFXN4

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