Startup Project: Build the future

Startup Project: Build the future

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Startup Project: Build the future episodes

  • #19 Shruti Gandhi: Founder and General Partner of Array.VC on early stage investing

    In this Episode of Startup Project, Nataraj talked to Shruti Gandhi, GP of Array.VC. Before founding Array.VC a solo fund investing in b2b enterprise companies, she was a founder and an engineer. For more info check out her newsletter at shrutigandhi.substack.com

    Full Conversation includes:

    - Transition from engineer to vc

    - Working at Corporate VC vs running your own fund
    - Raising first fund for Array.VC
    - Things to look out for first time fund managers
    - Push vs Pull investing
    - Cheque Sizes
    - Megatrons
    - Solo Brands in Venture

    Nataraj is a PM at Azure, partner at NVC & hosts thestartupproject.io podcast. Follow him on Twitter at https://twitter.com/natarajsindam. You can also subscribe to his newsletter at getrevue.co/profile/StartupProject

    26 min
  • #18: Bear.Tax Co-Founders on simplifying Crypto Taxes | Startup Project by Nataraj

    In this Episode of Startup Project, Nataraj talked to Tela Andrews (https://www.linkedin.com/in/telaandrews/) and Vamshi (https://www.linkedin.com/in/vamshi4001/), Co-Founders of crypto currency tax software Bear.tax. 

    Full Conversation includes:

    • Origin story of Bear.Tax
    • How microacquire.com helped the founding team to get together
    • Crypto tax complexity for individuals, traders and businesses
    • Roadmap for solving tax complexity
    • Future of crypto

      • Nataraj is an engineer at Azure, partner at NVC & hosts thestartupproject.io podcast. Follow him on Twitter at https://twitter.com/natarajsindam & stay up to date here.

      37 min
    • #17 Founding Partner of Ascend.vc: Kirby Winfield on all things Venture | Startup Project by Nataraj

      In this Episode of Startup project (https://thestartupproject.io/) , Nataraj talked to Kirby Winfield, Founding GP of Ascend.vc (pre-seed fund based in Seattle).

      Prior to founding Ascend.vc, Kirby was part of founding teams at Go2Net (GNET), Marchex (MCHX), Dwellable (Acquired by Home Away (AWAY))

      & AdXpose (Acquired by comScore (SCOR)).

      Full conversation includes:

      • Through line of a successful career
      • How can companies strategize for an exit?
      • The why behind starting a pre-seed fund?
      • Helping startups from zero to one
      • Price discovery of startups in current private markets

        • Follow Kirby on LinkedIn at https://www.linkedin.com/in/winfield/. Checkout Ascend.vc for more updates.

        Nataraj is an engineer at Azure, partner at NVC & hosts thestartupproject.io podcast. Follow him on Twitter at https://twitter.com/natarajsindam & stay up to date here.

        54 min
      • #16 Assure.co: Jeremy Neilson on all things Venture | Startup Project by Nataraj

        In this Episode of Startup project, Nataraj talked to Jeremy Neilson, CEO & Co-Founder of Assure.co.

        Prior to co-founding Assure, Jeremy ran Utah Fund of Funds and later went on to found Assure. Assure created & pioneered the usage of SPVs and became the synonymous as backend of Venture Capital. Today Assure's clients include Republic, Launch Fund, Forge, Equity Zen and more.

        Full conversation includes:

        • Origin story of Assure
        • How Assure created SPVs that powered AngelList and others.
        • State of Venture from Assure's point of View
        • Evolution of VC firms 

          • Follow Jeremy on LinkedIn at https://www.linkedin.com/in/jeremyneilson/. Checkout Assure.co (https://hubs.li/Q015-RK10) for more updates.

          Nataraj is an engineer at Azure, partner at NVC & hosts thestartupproject.io podcast. Follow him on Twitter at https://twitter.com/natarajsindam & stay up to date here.

          47 min
        • #15 Stonks.com: Ali Moiz on Investing, Streaming & Stonks | Startup Project by Nataraj

          In this Episode of Startup project, Nataraj talked to Ali Moiz, Co-Founder of Stonks.Com.

          Prior to co-founding Stonks, Ali was a serial entrepreneur and co-founder of Stream Labs (Acq by Logitech) & Peanut Labs (Acq by E-Rewards).

          Full conversation includes:

          • Value prop of Stonks for founders & investors
          • Post pitch effect for startups
          • Behind the Scenes of Stonks.com
          • Evolution of Video Streaming
          • Investing in Canva, Airtable & notion via Poor Founders

            • Follow Ali on Twitter at https://twitter.com/ali_moiz & on LinkedIn at https://www.linkedin.com/in/alimoiz/. Checkout Stonks.com for more updates.

            Nataraj is an engineer at Azure, partner at NVC & hosts thestartupproject.io podcast. Follow him on Twitter at https://twitter.com/natarajsindam & stay up to date here.

            45 min
          • #14 Simplified.co: Co-Founder Ajay Yadav on Scaling, Building in Public & More | Startup Project by Nataraj

            In this Episode of Startup project, Nataraj talked to Ajay, Co-Founder of Simplified.co.

            Prior to co-founding simplified.co, Ajay was a serial entrepreneur and was founder of Roomi, which helps people find flexible, affordable co-living solutions.

            Full conversation includes:

            • India to U.S
            • Raising venture for Roomi vs Simplified
            • Funding landscape for repeat founder vs first time founder
            • Competing against $40B Canva
            • Building in Public, Marketing-Product Fit.
            • Why be a repeat entrepreneur?

              • Follow Ajay Yadav on LinkedIn at https://www.linkedin.com/in/yadavajay/ and learn more about Simplified.co.

              Nataraj is an engineer at Azure, partner at NVC & hosts thestartupproject.io podcast. Follow him on Twitter at https://twitter.com/natarajsindam & stay up to date here.

              32 min
            • #13 First Check Ventures: Ali Jamal on Angel Investing | Startup Project by Nataraj

              In this Episode of Startup project, Nataraj talked to Ali Jamal, Founder of First Check Ventures.

              Prior to starting First Cheque Ventures, Ali was at companies like RockYou, Agoda & Rappi in growth and marketing roles.

              Full conversation includes:

              • Career in Growth and data analytics
              • Early Angel investing 
              • Transition from Angel Investing to founding first check ventures
              • YC MFN clause 
              • Strategy behind the growth of First Check Ventures
              • Building unique deal flow
              • Investing in LATAM, Asia & Africa

                • Follow Ali Jamal on LinkedIn at https://www.linkedin.com/in/mralijamal/ and learn more about First Cheque Ventures here.

                Nataraj is an engineer at Azure, partner at NVC & hosts thestartupproject.io podcast. Follow him on Twitter at https://twitter.com/natarajsindam & stay up to date here.

                49 min
              • #12 Harvey Multani: Founder RUV Alliance & Miami100 DAO | Startup Project by Nataraj

                In this Episode of Startup project, Nataraj talked to Harvey Multani, Founder of RUV Alliance & Miami100 DAO. 

                Prior to starting RUV Alliance, Harvey was at Coinbase and Plaid in business development and GTM Strategies. 

                Full conversation includes:

                • The origins of RUV Alliance
                • Goals as an investor community
                • Macro factors that helped RUV Alliance
                • Dynamics with other SPVs 
                • AngelList's reaction to RUV Alliance
                • Who funds RUV Alliance?
                • Miami100 DAO
                • Where is the leverage for individuals today?

                  • Follow Harvey on LinkedIn at https://www.linkedin.com/in/harvey-multani-95b591208/ and learn more about RUV Alliance here. 

                  Nataraj is an engineer at Azure, partner at planbcapital.co & hosts thestartupproject.io podcast. Follow him on Twitter at https://twitter.com/natarajsindam & stay up to date here.

                  48 min
                • #11 Richard White: Founder of Fathom.Video (YC W21) & Uservoice | Startup Project by Nataraj

                  In this Episode of Startup project, Nataraj talked to Richrad White, Founder of Fathom.VIdeo. It is one of the companies invested by Zoom Apps Fund.

                  Prior to starting Fathom.Video, Richard was CEO & Founder of Uservoice.com (Product feedback for B2B SaaS)/

                  Full conversation includes:

                  • Journey of Uservoice
                  • Insights that led to starting Fathom.Video
                  • Why repeat founders look at having more investors on cap table than less?
                  • Optimization for Angels and New funds on cap table
                  • Taking investment from Zoom Fund
                  • How to think about B2B marketplaces like Zoom Apps

                    • Follow Richard on LinkedIn at https://www.linkedin.com/in/rrwhite/ and learn more about Fathom here. Go to https://fathom.video/pod to skip the waiting list and try fathom.video.

                    Nataraj is an engineer at Azure, partner at planbcapital.co & hosts thestartupproject.io podcast. Follow him on Twitter at https://twitter.com/natarajsindam & stay up to date here.

                    47 min
                  • #10 Luba Lesiva: Founder of palumni.vc investing in Palantir Alumni | Startup Project by Nataraj

                    In this Episode of Startup project, Nataraj talked to Luba Lesiva, Founder of palumni.vc

                    Prior to starting palumni.vc she was head of investor relations for Palantir and had a career in investing at Sovereign Wealth Funds and was an investment banker at various Wall Street firms.

                    We talked about:

                    • Origin story of palumni.vc
                    • Investing in Palantir Alumni
                    • Challenges & growth tactics in creating and growing an Alumni Syndicate 
                    • Leveraging communities to create value

                      • Follow Luba on Twitter at https://twitter.com/loobah_l and learn more about palumni.vc here.

                      Nataraj is an engineer at Azure, partner at planbcapital.co & hosts thestartupproject.io podcast. Follow him on Twitter at https://twitter.com/natarajsindam & stay up to date here.

                      32 min

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