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Pedro Moore is a VC and founder-CEO of Funding Fuel. After launching an entrepreneurship club in college at University of Delaware, Pedro found himself thrown into VC at an alumni event for the student club he established, and landed him an advisor to an investor on SharkTank. With exits under his belt, Pedro is exploring a new way to connect founders with venture capital.

-When Pedro and I shared the stage at Access Granted, his insights in due diligence and how to get from pre-seed to seed to series a to exit held the audiences rapt attention.

-As an advisor to a shark on Shark Tank, Pedro provides an inside look at how he and other VCs approach due diligence with founders.

-If you are a founder with little to no business operations background, or an investor who wants to help founders who fit this profile, this may be the most important interview you hear this week.

Why Interview Pedro Moore?

•  Pedro breaks down what trips up many founders before they get air beneath their wings, to help you learn what type of founder you may be at this stage. 

• What's a good deal for a VC?

• As a founder, you'll learn how Pedro analyzes teams and works with early stage startups to build better businesses regardless of your cap table.

• As an investor, you will learn how Pedro can add value with early teams new to venture or experienced alike. 

What Will I Learn From This Episode?

As a founder or emerging fund manager, you'll learn what it takes to avoid red flags in due diligence.

Subscribe and Review the #11 Podcast for Startups in 2022 as voted by Feedspot.

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Ranked in top 15% of podcasts shared globally on Spotify.

See you inside…

Questions Answered Inside:

1. Who is Pedro Moore?

2. How did you get started in VC?

3. What red flags should founders be aware of?

Learn how to connect with Pedro inside Part II of the episode

Tune in to Part II with Asa Bush (Tech Advisor).

Asa Bush is technical advisor to venture backable startups. After watching countless founders spend $120k+ on development that should have cost $35k to create, we found Asa through a mutual friend, Sean Ruff.

-When Asa began meeting these tech founders he knew that venture capital was his next frontier because the need was clear: non-technical co-founders can benefit from having a technical advisor enter the room with them.

-When Asa's cilents began seeing results, everyone knew they were on to something groundbreaking.

-If you are a founder with little to no engineering background, or an investor in founders who fit this profile, this may be the most important interview you hear this week.

Why Interview Asa Bush?

•  Asa provides a blueprint of how to get into tech, even if you don't complete a formal degree program in computer science. 

• How do you know you are getting a good deal and not overpaying for outsourced development?

• As a founder, you'll learn how Asa works with early stage startups to become your go-to "tech fixer" without compromising your vision for your company.

• As an investor, you will learn how Asa can add value with limited resources and multiply them, a key to scaling at the early stage. 

Considering overlooking this episode because you don't know anything about Chattanooga?

• If you are wondering what ecosystems look like in emerging Southern cities with a strong tech presence, listen to how education and networking are leading to tangible business success.

• Asa shares how she learned to elevate others across the globe by positioning projects that excite new engineers. 

What Will I Learn From This Episode?

As a founder or emerging fund manager, you'll learn what it takes to leverage a technical advisor.

Subscribe and Review the #11 Podcast for Startups in 2022 as voted by Feedspot.

Checkout the full list here-> https://blog.feedspot.com/startup_podcasts/

Ranked in top 15% of podcasts shared globally on Spotify.

See you inside…

Questions Answered Inside:

1. Who is Asa Bush?

2. How did you get started in tech?

3. Why do founders need a technical advisor?

Learn how to connect with Asa inside Part II of the episode

Asa Bush is technical advisor to nearly a half dozen venture backable startups. After watching countless founders spend $120k+ on development that should have cost $35k to create, we found Asa through a mutual friend, Sean Ruff.

-When Asa began meeting these tech founders he knew that venture capital was his next frontier because the need was clear: non-technical co-founders can benefit from having a technical advisor enter the room with them.

-When Asa's cilents began seeing results, everyone knew they were on to something groundbreaking.

-If you are a founder with little to no engineering background, or an investor in founders who fit this profile, this may be the most important interview you hear this week.

Why Interview Asa Bush?

•  Asa provides a blueprint of how to get into tech, even if you don't complete a formal degree program in computer science. 

• How do you know you are getting a good deal and not overpaying for outsourced development?

• As a founder, you'll learn how Asa works with early stage startups to become your go-to "tech fixer" without compromising your vision for your company.

• As an investor, you will learn how Asa can add value with limited resources and multiply them, a key to scaling at the early stage. 

Considering overlooking this episode because you don't know anything about Chattanooga?

• If you are wondering what ecosystems look like in emerging Southern cities with a strong tech presence, listen to how education and networking are leading to tangible business success.

• Asa shares how she learned to elevate others across the globe by positioning projects that excite new engineers. 

What Will I Learn From This Episode?

As a founder or emerging fund manager, you'll learn what it takes to leverage a technical advisor.

Subscribe and Review the #11 Podcast for Startups in 2022 as voted by Feedspot.

Checkout the full list here-> https://blog.feedspot.com/startup_podcasts/

Ranked in top 15% of podcasts shared globally on Spotify.

See you inside…

Questions Answered Inside:

1. Who is Asa Bush?

2. How did you get started in tech?

3. Why do founders need a technical advisor?

Learn how to connect with Asa inside Part II of the episode

Adanma Ugwa is a teacher turned founder, who took her daughter's education into her own hands to launch one of the most effective online schools around the world.

-When she noticed "recommended" episodes online were not only dis-engaging, but inappropriate for children, Adanma began tutoring her daughter and others who had similar motivations. When her students' excitement in school began to blossom into an enhanced love for life, Adanma knew she was on to something big.

Why Interview Adanma Ugwa and HiPrep Online?

• Adanma lays out why the current lecture model is broken and online analogs aren't helping either. Find out how Adanma is able to get toddlers to not only focus on math, but look forward to learning (taking responsibility of their education).

• How do you grow a tech company, starting from scratch?

• As a founder, you'll learn how Adanma went from providing free instruction to a profitable enterprise from day one of her paid launch.

• As an investor, you witness an inside look at the earliest days of a founder who skilled up quickly to find business success. 

Considering overlooking this episode because you don't know anything about Abuja?

• If you are wondering what ecosystems look like in emerging cities with burgeoning startup communities outside of the U.S., listen to how skills-building and mentorship are leading to tangible business success.

• Adanma shares how she learned to manage a global team of teachers by onboarding a thorough co-founder. 

What Will I Learn From This Episode?

As a founder or emerging fund manager, you'll learn what it takes to grow a young education tech company.

Subscribe and Review the #11 Podcast for Startups in 2022 as voted by Feedspot.

Checkout the full list here-> https://blog.feedspot.com/startup_podcasts/

Ranked in top 15% of podcasts shared globally on Spotify.

See you inside…

Questions Answered Inside:

1. What is HiPrep Online?

2. What's different about HiPrep Online students and new enrollees?

3. How do you know your tutoring is successful?

Connect wit Adanma Ugwa using the links below:

Adanma Ugwa

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/adanma-ugwu-b2243363/

HiPrep Online

Website: https://www.hiprep.io/home

Kamilah Sanders is founder of Greater Than Equal.

Join us for a special conversation with Kamilah Sanders providing your added motivation with practical tips you can leverage to succeed in the world of early stage startups and venture capital.

Subscribe and Review the #11 Podcast for Startups in 2022 as voted by Feedspot.
Checkout the full list here-> https://blog.feedspot.com/startup_podcasts/

Ranked in top 15% of podcasts shared globally on Spotify.

Join us on our journey to earn 50 ratings on iTunes and Spotify!

Start you own podcast here (we may receive a small commission if you sign up).

See you inside…

Questions Answered Inside:
1. What is something you would add to Nashville's startup ecosystem?
2. Why would you want to run a billion dollar company?
3. What's the most valuable thing you do for your customers?

Connect with Kamilah Sanders using the links below:

Kamilah Sanders
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kamilahsanders/

Greater Than Equal
Website: https://greaterthanequal.com/

Kamilah Sanders is founder of Greater Than Equal.

Join us for a special conversation with Kamilah Sanders providing your added motivation with practical tips you can leverage to succeed in the world of early stage startups and venture capital.

Subscribe and Review the #11 Podcast for Startups in 2022 as voted by Feedspot.
Checkout the full list here-> https://blog.feedspot.com/startup_podcasts/

Ranked in top 15% of podcasts shared globally on Spotify.

Join us on our journey to earn 50 ratings on iTunes and Spotify!

Start you own podcast here (we may receive a small commission if you sign up).

See you inside…

Questions Answered Inside:
1. What is the price of empathy?
2. How to make events more inclusive (including after they end)?
3. What is Greater Than Equal?

Connect with Kamilah Sanders using the links below:

Kamilah Sanders
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kamilahsanders/

Greater Than Equal
Website: https://greaterthanequal.com/

Bjorn Simmons is a former co-founder of Wyzer, which built artificial intelligence to turn customer, employee, and consumer feedback data into business tasks.

After existing his first tech startup, BK returned home to Little Rock, AR to bring big city resources to an under-represented venture capital ecosystem and help others learn how to do the same this time as an investor.

Why Interview Bjorn Simmons and High Street?
BK shares his journey and signals what is next in a state you might least expect from his perch as a venture partner at High Street Equity Partners, a venture capital firm that invests in early-stage high-growth technology companies led by underrepresented founders.

As a venture partner at High Street Equity Partners, BK connects founders with the resources they will need to scale.

Considering overlooking this episode because you don't know anything about Little Rock?
If you live in a startup ecosystems with a growing handful of founders, developers, and budding angel investors, you know how difficult it can be to garner attention from the outside world.

BK shares how he attracted a VC to set up home in Arkansas instead of other major cities like Washington D.C.

What Will I Learn From This Episode?

As a founder or emerging fund manager, you'll learn what it takes to grow a young venture capital ecosystem.

Join us for a special conversation with Bjorn Simmons, providing your added motivation with practical tips you can leverage to succeed in the world of early stage startups and venture capital.

Subscribe and Review the #11 Podcast for Startups in 2022 as voted by Feedspot.
Checkout the full list here-> https://blog.feedspot.com/startup_podcasts/

Ranked in top 15% of podcasts shared globally on Spotify.

Join us on our journey to earn 50 ratings on iTunes and Spotify!

Start you own podcast here (we may receive a small commission if you sign up).

See you inside…

Questions Answered Inside:
1. What do you look for in a co-founder?
2. Which artist most inspires the work you do?
3. How would you spend one million dollars in an ecosystem?

Connect with Bjorn K. Simmons using the links below:

Bjorn K. Simmons
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/bksimmons/

High Street Equity Partners
Website: https://www.highstreetequity.com/ 

Bjorn Simmons is a former co-founder of Wyzer, which built artificial intelligence to turn customer, employee, and consumer feedback data into business tasks.

After existing his first tech startup, BK returned home to Little Rock, AR to bring big city resources to an under-represented venture capital ecosystem and help others learn how to do the same this time as an investor.

Why Interview Bjorn Simmons and High Street?
BK shares his journey and signals what is next in a state you might least expect from his perch as a venture partner at High Street Equity Partners, a venture capital firm that invests in early-stage high-growth technology companies led by underrepresented founders.

As a venture partner at High Street Equity Partners, BK connects founders with the resources they will need to scale.

Considering overlooking this episode because you don't know anything about Little Rock?
If you live in a startup ecosystems with a growing handful of founders, developers, and budding angel investors, you know how difficult it can be to garner attention from the outside world.

BK shares how he attracted a VC to set up home in Arkansas instead of other major cities like Washington D.C.

What Will I Learn From This Episode?

As a founder or emerging fund manager, you'll learn what it takes to grow a young venture capital ecosystem.

Join us for a special conversation with Bjorn Simmons, providing your added motivation with practical tips you can leverage to succeed in the world of early stage startups and venture capital.

Subscribe and Review the #11 Podcast for Startups in 2022 as voted by Feedspot.
Checkout the full list here-> https://blog.feedspot.com/startup_podcasts/

Ranked in top 15% of podcasts shared globally on Spotify.

Join us on our journey to earn 50 ratings on iTunes and Spotify!

Start you own podcast here (we may receive a small commission if you sign up).

See you inside…

Questions Answered Inside:
1. What is High Street Equity Partners?
2. What do founders get out of High Street Equity Partners?
3. How did you attract High Street Equity Partners to Little Rock?

Connect with Bjorn K. Simmons using the links below:

Bjorn K. Simmons
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/bksimmons/

High Street Equity Partners
Website: https://www.highstreetequity.com/ 

What is "Social Capital?"

Like other nebulous concepts, folks know it when they see it, but may not be able to define it.

In today's episode I reveal a three-part framework for social capital we can use to expand access to opportunities for others.

Inside you'll learn the 3 "I's" of social capital, what they mean and how to make the most of them.

This is a solo episode with my insights from the week and hope you enjoy.

Go With Canvas, PLLC
Website: www.gowithcanvas.com
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/go-with-canvas-pllc/?viewAsMember=true

Abraham J. Williamson
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/abrahamjwilliamson/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/abrahamwill/

Diverse Tech Founders
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/diverse-tech-founders-podcast/?viewAsMember=true
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/diversetechfounders/

Gary Stewart learned the biggest limitation life could throw at him (even at Yale) was Gary. Learning to balance self confidence and boldness with perseverance through tough times helped Gary to meet British Royals, scale billion dollar startup portfolios in Spain and U.K., and return to the U.S. to lead one of the country's most reputable accelerators.

After helping European conglomerates build a multi-billion dollar portfolio, Gary returned to the States to help founders find their tribe, demystifying the "warm intro" and flipping various power dynamics on their proverbial head.

Why Interview Gary Stewart and Founder Tribes?
Gary sheds light on the inner mindset of a successful founder while providing practical tips for the aspiring tech entrepreneur. Listen to find out how you can elevate your founder mind, and let us know if you agree.

As the Managing Director of Techstars New York, Gary wears multiple hats in this conversation and with stories that will stick with you even after our outro.

Considering overlooking this episode because you don't know anything about accelerators?
Listen to Part I and Part II to the end and learn why understanding your building a tribe is the key to scaling overseas and beyond.

We even discuss Gary's Jamaican roots and unwavering self belief in proving others wrong, of which we all can relate.

What Will I Learn From This Episode?

As a founder or emerging fund manager, you'll learn what it takes to build an anti-fragile tribe.

Join us for a special conversation with Gary Stewart, providing your added motivation with practical tips you can leverage to succeed in the world of early stage startups and venture capital.

Subscribe and Review the #11 Podcast for Startups in 2022 as voted by Feedspot.
Checkout the full list here-> https://blog.feedspot.com/startup_podcasts/

Ranked in top 15% of podcasts shared globally on Spotify.

Join us on our journey to earn 50 ratings on iTunes and Spotify!

Start you own podcast here (we may receive a small commission if you sign up).

See you inside…

Questions Answered Inside:
1. What is Founder Tribes?
2. What do founders get out of Techstars?
3. What are investors looking for at various stages?

Connect with Gary Stewart using the links below:

Gary Stewart
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/garystew/details/experience/

Founder Tribes
Website: https://foundertribes.com/

Techstars New York (Powered by J.P. Morgan)
Website: https://www.techstars.com/