Have you ever wondered what goes on in the world of venture capital? Today we’re going to be talking to Jeff Grabow, the US Venture Capital Leader for EY. He’s going to share the ins and outs of the venture capital world, how it’s different from other types of investments, where the money comes from, and so much more. Jeff has 25 years of experience, so you won’t want to miss his insight as we dive into this topic.

“Just throw money at it” isn’t something we actually say in our lives, with intention. You never look at a problem or opportunity and put your money into it without looking at your options. Well, neither do venture capitalists… even though their name derives from the saying, “nothing ventured, nothing gained.”

In this podcast with Jeff Grabow, we explore the ins and outs of the venture capital world including when and why to ‘throw money’ at a business as well as the typical concerns you should be aware of before you do.

Sometimes, as Jeff points out, you just need cash. You don’t need an idea guy, you’re not interested in a marketing guru and you certainly don’t want to step away from your business — but you need funding. Your baby is hitting its growth spurt (or you’ve turned it around from near-disaster) and now someone needs to feed it. This is where VC firms (and to some extent angel investors) come into play. You could turn to private equity, sure, but your idea important to you and you want to find someone who matches your goals and who is a fit for your company.

So, you look to someone who understands the risks and rewards available to an early investor: a venture capitalist. These guys know what they’re doing in terms of investments; it’s all they do