By rmg digital
The podcast currently has 107 episodes available.
Summary:
Chapters:
03:56 Transition from Engineering to Product Management
06:19 Working in a Regulated Industry
09:35 Prioritising Customer Experience
14:42 Using Data and Insights
20:38 Balancing Compliance and Innovation
28:08 Human-Centric Approach
32:36 Educating Customers and Democratizing Property Investment
36:38 Finding Balance and Sparking Creativity
www.linkedin.com/in/julia-sinclair-80750a14b/
www.capitalrise.com/
Summary:
02:23 The Gap in Fundraising and Launching Mountside Ventures
03:20 Challenges of Fundraising for Founders and VCs
06:39 Tips for Successful Fundraising
11:43 Creating Urgency and FOMO in Fundraising
15:24 Understanding and Negotiating Term Sheets
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Chapters:
03:32 Exploring the Potential of Blockchain in Emerging Markets
11:50 The Key Factors for Startup Success
18:23 The Role of Investors in Startup Growth
19:29 Working Towards Returning DPI to Investors
www.cadenza.vc
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In this episode, Seth Spergel discusses his background in investing in cybersecurity and the establishment of Merlin Ventures. He explains the unique ecosystem in Israel that has led to a concentration of cybersecurity startups and a high acquisition rate. Seth also shares how Merlin Ventures is bridging the gap between Israeli startups and the US market through their Israeli Startup Advisory Network. He highlights the importance of AI in addressing budget and staffing pressures in the cybersecurity space.
Chapters:
07:41 The Concentration of Cybersecurity Companies in Israel
12:29 Strategies for Penetrating the US Market
18:27 The Acquisition Rate of Israeli Cybersecurity Companies
20:10 Trends in the Cybersecurity Space
22:29 The Role of AI in Cybersecurity
https://www.merlin.vc
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In this conversation, Sam Wen discusses his background in engineering and his experience at Square before joining Green Visor Capital Management. He explains the incentives in venture capital and how these drive VC decisions. Sam also shares his thoughts on promoting diversity and inclusion in the tech industry, emphasizing the importance of outreach and creating an inclusive environment.
Chapters:
07:45 Understanding the Incentives in Venture Capital
13:33 Promoting Diversity and Inclusion in the Tech Industry
24:27 Overcoming Societal Norms and Biases
www.linkedin.com/in/samwen
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Marcos Fernandez, the managing partner of Fiat Ventures, discusses his background in the investment world and the type of investments that Fiat Ventures makes. He emphasizes the importance of disqualifying VCs early on in the fundraising process and asks qualifying questions to ensure a good fit. Marcos also talks about the transparency between founders and VCs and the long-term relationship that is formed. He shares insights into the criteria Fiat Ventures uses to select investments and the process of raising funds from LPs.
Chapters:
00:00 Introduction and Background
07:35 Disqualifying VCs: The Importance of Asking Qualifying Questions
13:36 Portfolio Construction in Venture Capital: Criteria for Selecting Investments
19:07 How to Build Funds
www.linkedin.com/in/marcosfernandez0401
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Harry, the co-founder of Spacebands, shares his journey of starting a wearable tech company focused on workplace safety. He discusses his background in FMCG and how the idea for Spacebands came about during the pandemic. Harry explains the challenges of developing hardware and software and the importance of customer feedback in shaping their product. He also talks about their funding journey, including raising money from angel investors and venture capitalists. The vision for Spacebands is to be worn by every construction and manufacturing employee worldwide, with a focus on reducing workplace hazards.
Chapters:
04:53 Pivoting from FMCG to Wearable Tech
10:28 Challenges of Funding a Hardware and Software Business
14:38 Being Customer-Led in Product Development
20:33 Vetting Investors and Building Relationships
25:06 Investor Relations and Growth Journey
31:35 Unique Selling Proposition and Vision
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Karla Mora, founder and managing partner of Alante Capital, shares her journey from being a development economist to becoming an impact investor. She discusses the importance of understanding the cultural context and impact of the products being invested in. She emphasizes the need for open communication and strong relationships with founders. She advises early-stage founders to carefully choose their investors and do reference checks. She also highlights the importance of understanding the stage of the fund and whether it is still deploying capital.
Chapters:
00:00 Introduction and Background
07:11 Entrepreneurship and Investing
12:48 Influence of a Diverse Background on Investment Strategy
14:52 Building Strong Relationships with Founders
18:23 Tips for Early-Stage Founders Seeking Capital
www.linkedin.com/in/karla-mora-9295924a
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Henrik, a general partner at Playfair, a pre-seed fund investing across Europe, discusses his high-conviction investment strategy and how he works closely with startups to help them grow. He also talks about Playfair's initiative to support female founders and increase diversity in the venture world. Henrik emphasizes the importance of due diligence in making investment decisions and shares the process they follow to assess startups' potential for success.
Chapters:
03:27 Playfair's High Conviction Investment Strategy
09:34 Supporting Female Founders: Playfair's Diversity Initiative
16:29 The Importance of Due Diligence in Venture Capital
www.linkedin.com/in/henrik-wetter-sanchez
www.playfair.vc
www.playfair.vc/community
Summary:
Antonio discusses the founding of Yurtle and how it evolved into a platform that supports caregivers. He shares personal experiences with caregiving and the challenges faced by caregivers. Yurtle offers an insurance product that provides continuity of care and backup professional care for caregivers. Yurtle also has an app that helps caregivers coordinate and share the care with their family, friends, and professionals. Antonio emphasizes the importance of personalisation and empathy in the insurance industry and the need to support caregivers in the workplace.
Chapters:
05:12 The Business Model and Supporting Caregivers
08:02 The Yurtle App and Personalisation
13:07 The Importance of Trust and Empathy in the Insurance Industry
29:27 Supporting Caregivers in the Workplace
32:49 Measuring Impact and Future Plans
www.yurtle.co.uk
The podcast currently has 107 episodes available.