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š ļø Growth Capital Podcast ā Episode 76 š ļø
What if the best way to evaluate a founder isnāt a pitch deck, but working side by side with them?
In this episode of the Growth Capital Podcast, Justin Dixon sits down with Mike Ma, Founder & Managing Partner of Sidecut Ventures, to unpack a radically different approach to early-stage investingāone built on execution, coachability, and real-world performance.
Instead of traditional diligence, Mike runs a 30-day ādo diligenceā process: rolling up his sleeves and working directly with founders before writing a check. The result? Deeper conviction, stronger partnerships, and better outcomes.
This episode is a must-watch for founders, operators, and investors looking to rethink how great companies and great partnerships are built.
š What youāll learn:
š Whether you're raising capital, deploying it, or scaling a business, this conversation will challenge how you think about early-stage investing.
š© Connect with Mike Ma on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/michaelwma/
š Learn more about Sidecut Ventures: https://www.sidecut.vc/
š Like, subscribe, and comment: Would you go through a 30-day diligence process before taking capital?
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By Justin Dixonš ļø Growth Capital Podcast ā Episode 76 š ļø
What if the best way to evaluate a founder isnāt a pitch deck, but working side by side with them?
In this episode of the Growth Capital Podcast, Justin Dixon sits down with Mike Ma, Founder & Managing Partner of Sidecut Ventures, to unpack a radically different approach to early-stage investingāone built on execution, coachability, and real-world performance.
Instead of traditional diligence, Mike runs a 30-day ādo diligenceā process: rolling up his sleeves and working directly with founders before writing a check. The result? Deeper conviction, stronger partnerships, and better outcomes.
This episode is a must-watch for founders, operators, and investors looking to rethink how great companies and great partnerships are built.
š What youāll learn:
š Whether you're raising capital, deploying it, or scaling a business, this conversation will challenge how you think about early-stage investing.
š© Connect with Mike Ma on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/michaelwma/
š Learn more about Sidecut Ventures: https://www.sidecut.vc/
š Like, subscribe, and comment: Would you go through a 30-day diligence process before taking capital?