Demo Day Podcast

In this episode, Jeff explains the importance of getting familiar with the world of venture capital before jumping right in, why being flexible and being able to take on different roles in your company is so crucial, and how leading by example will lead you to success.


Guest - Jeff Bocan
LinkedIn - Jeff Bocan
Email - [email protected]
Twitter - @JeffBocan

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In this episode, Elizabeth explains why there is a bunch of “grey area” when it comes to receiving VC funding, why people who haven’t pursued their own independent business are not the right people to get advice from, and her story about how she was able to keep her company alive during the global pandemic.


Guest - Elizabeth Durand Streisand
Instagram - @BroadwayRoulette / @BroadwayMixer
Website - www.broadwayroulette.com

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In this episode, Elaine talks about why investment banking is an amazing platform to learn a wide set of tools that you will use in any career you go into, mistakes she made in her first startup that she was able to fix in her second startup, and the green flags that she looks for when making investments.


Guest - Elaine Russell
Website - www.greycroft.com

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In this episode, Rick discusses why a quick “no” is the second best answer a VC can give to a founder looking for investment, the importance of having faith in your process, and the reasoning as to why you should not only manage down as a CEO, but also why you should manage up.


Guest - Rick Smith
Website - crosscut.vc
Email - [email protected]

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In this episode, Chris talks about his working experience right after graduating from Yale, the importance of clear communication, and where he was able to be challenged, and grow from those challenges.


Guest - Chris Hill
Twitter - @ChillClimber
LinkedIn - Chris Hill

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In this episode, Anuj talks about his journey as an investment banker, how debate classes in school got him to where he is now, and what it’s like entering the world of venture capital.


Guest - Anuj Varma
Twitter - @AnujVarma
LinkedIn - Anuj Varma

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In this episode, Jiake talks about why going through an accelerator program is the best way to build your first company, the process of building a team, and his story behind the successful outdoor furniture company, Outer.


Guest - Jiake Liu
Email - [email protected]
LinkedIn - Jiake Liu

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In this episode, Jonathan talks about the patience needed in order to execute successfully, who really stands out when times get tough, why getting real life experience and networking is more important than a college degree, and that there is no right or wrong way to start a company.


Guest - Jonathan Hung
Website - Unicorn.VP
Email - [email protected]
LinkedIn - Jonathan Hung

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In this episode, Kelly talks about mentor and mentee relationships, his experience on “The Apprentice” and how he used his leadership skills from the military to guide his team to victory, and what he looks for in founders before investing in their companies.


Guest - Kelly Perdew
Website - Moonshots Capital
Email - [email protected]
LinkedIn - Kelly Perdew

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In this episode, Kelly talks about what he learned in the military and how he applied it to his life as an entrepreneur, how to watch out for the “spotlight rangers” in your organization, and why you only have so much time to put your best foot forward.


Guest - Kelly Perdew
Website - Moonshots Capital

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