For a decade, leading up to his current Venture Capitalist role, Patrick Howard was a leading voice in the importance of using Austrian Economic theory in helping small businesses and families build wealth. As a leader in a boutique firm in Dallas, TX, Patrick helped design and deploy a portfolio strategy that maximized long-term capital flows, while mitigating economic risks.

I sit down with Patrick to get a deeper insight into what raising capital really means to our Dallas entrepreneurs. As Patrick says, the less risk entrepreneurs are able to bring to the investor’s table, the more equity they can bargain with. So, how can entrepreneurs mitigate their risk and get the capital they need? Tune in to find out as Patrick and I explore the intricate details of the venture capital world.

 

Show Notes

[1:55] What does Patrick mainly invest in?

[3:55] It seems like every week there’s a different name or label towards raising capital. What’s really happening in the equity space today?

[4:35] How do you define a Series A capital round?

[5:55] It’s very important for your company's growth to have someone deeply invested in you and your company.

[6:20] So, where does Patrick’s funding come in? What kind of role does he play?

[9:05] How can entrepreneurs mitigate their risks and increase the likelihood a venture capitalist will invest in them?

[11:00] Venture Capitalist firms can get a bad rep. How does Patrick differentiate himself from the other venture capital firms out there?

[15:10] What is a ‘cap table’ and how does it affect people’s perception of value?

[18:40] What is Patrick’s investment methodology at OECapital?

[22:40] How can investors successfully leave a company, after they’ve invested in it?

[25:00] What are the differences between using a venture capital firm vs. acquiring debt from a bank?

[28:15] Patrick shares a client case study on how he and his team help businesses grow and reach their next-level potentials.

[32:15] Who are Patrick’s investors, and how did they find out about OECapital?

[37:00] Venture capital is like the NASDAQ. Patrick explains a bit more on what he means by this.

[41:00] The Dallas-Fort Worth community has untapped opportunities in venture capital.

[43:40] Patrick talks about the Dallas Private Equity Conference his firm is hosting.

 

Connect with Patrick:

Website

Patrick on LinkedIn

 

Patrick’s Recommended Resources:

Unequal.com

Unequal on Facebook

Dallas Private Equity Conference

 

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