Demystifying Venture Capital: Kevin Burgoyne on Startup Funding StrategiesJoin host Rey Ortega as he dives deep into the world of venture capital with Kevin Burgoyne, President of the Florida Venture Forum. In this episode, Kevin shares unique insights into the startup ecosystem in Florida discusses the importance of founder qualities, and explains the various funding stages, from angel investing to venture capital. Learn about the invaluable resources available to entrepreneurs and how to leverage them for business growth. This episode is packed with invaluable advice for anyone interested in startups, entrepreneurship, and venture funding. Don't miss it! Call to action:π Visit the Florida Venture Forum: [FL Venture](https://flventure.org)π Check out upcoming events: [FL Venture Events](https://flventure.org/events/)Get involved, learn from the best, and stay tuned for more Build with Tech podcast episodes!00:00 Introduction to the Event and Florida Venture Forum00:34 Meet Kevin Burgoyne: President of Florida Venture Forum02:21 Understanding the Florida Venture Forum07:03 Kevin's Journey to Florida Venture Forum09:49 What is Venture Capital?20:40 The Importance of User Growth and Market Acceptance27:31 How Investors Liquidate Their Investments31:12 Finding the Right Investors for Your Business33:11 Finding the Right Investors34:13 The Power of Conferences36:11 Innovative Pitch Formats43:17 The Importance of Being Coachable51:16 Building a Strong Advisory Board53:32 Florida's Growing Investment Landscape58:55 Resources for Florida Entrepreneurs01:01:55 Final Thoughts and Encouragement#VentureCapital #StartupFunding #KevinBurgoyne #FloridaVentureForum #Entrepreneurship #StartupEcosystem #AngelInvesting #BusinessGrowth #StartupAdvice #TechStartups #FounderQualities #FundingStages #InvestorRelations #PitchingTips #AdvisoryBoard #FloridaStartups #StartupResources #TechPodcast #BuildWithTech #InvestmentStrategies #StartupConferences #UserGrowth #MarketAcceptance #InvestorLiquidation #CoachableFounders #FloridaInvestments #EntrepreneurResources