Jake Yormak of Story Ventures joins Nate to discuss Why Hardware is Attractive, The Most Interesting Areas in AI Outside of GenAI, and the Modern Data Stack. In this episode we cover:

• Concentrating on Early-Stage Companies with Potential for Growth
• Investing in Hardware Companies, Challenges and Opportunities
• Focusing on Power Law Outliers
• AI Commoditization, Impact on Profit Pools, with a Focus on Computer Vision and Proprietary Data
• AI in Workflows, Incentivizing Users to Contribute Context

Guest Links:

• LinkedIn
• X
• Story Ventures

The hosts of The Full Ratchet are Nick Moran and Nate Pierotti of New Stack Ventures, a venture capital firm committed to investing in founders outside of the Bay Area.

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On this special segment of The Full Ratchet, the following Investors are featured:

• Colin Walsh
• Adrian Aoun
• Semyon Dukach

We asked guests for the most important piece of advice that they'd share with folks early in their venture career.

The hosts of The Full Ratchet are Nick Moran and Nate Pierotti of New Stack Ventures, a venture capital firm committed to investing in founders outside of the Bay Area.

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James Joaquin of Obvious Ventures joins Nick to discuss Solving the World's Toughest Problems, the Ethics of AI, and the Rise of Generative Science. In this episode we cover:

• Growth of Funds and Measuring Alignment Between Investors and Founders
• Investing in Tech Companies with Positive Impact
• Generative AI for Scientific Breakthroughs and Renewable Energy
• AI's Potential to Transform Healthcare, Life Expectancy, and Scientific Research
• Climate Tech Investment Potential and the Role of Venture Capital in Driving Sustainable Economic Growth
• AI Ethics, Regulation, and Cybercrime Risks

Guest Links:

• LinkedIn
• Twitter
• Obvious Ventures

The hosts of The Full Ratchet are Nick Moran and Nate Pierotti of New Stack Ventures, a venture capital firm committed to investing in founders outside of the Bay Area.

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On this special segment of The Full Ratchet, the following Investors are featured:

• David Spreng
• Larsen Jensen
• Alex Edelson

We asked guests to tell the most important lesson they've learned in their career.

The hosts of The Full Ratchet are Nick Moran and Nate Pierotti of New Stack Ventures, a venture capital firm committed to investing in founders outside of the Bay Area.

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Pejman Nozad of Pear VC joins Nick to discuss How a Sports Journalist, Car Washer, and Rug Salesman Built a Tier 1 VC Firm . In this episode we cover:

• Entrepreneurship, Venture Capital, and Building a Firm for Generations
• Entrepreneur Mindset, Sales Skills, and Storytelling
• Investing in Startups, Pro Rata, and Valuation
• Evaluating Startup Potential, Including Market Size and Founder Quality
• Investing, Exit Strategies, and Building Relationships with Founders

Guest Links:

• LinkedIn
• X
• Pear VC

The hosts of The Full Ratchet are Nick Moran and Nate Pierotti of New Stack Ventures, a venture capital firm committed to investing in founders outside of the Bay Area.

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On this special segment of The Full Ratchet, the following Investors are featured:

• Rob Rueckert
• Tomasz Tunguz
• Frank Rotman

Each investor highlights a situation where they decided not to invest, why they passed, and how it played out.

The hosts of The Full Ratchet are Nick Moran and Nate Pierotti of New Stack Ventures, a venture capital firm committed to investing in founders outside of the Bay Area.

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Ilya Strebulaev co-author of the Venture Mindset joins Nick to discuss Deconstructing the Venture Mindset -- The Data and Decision-Making Driving Top Tier Investing. In this episode we cover:

• Venture Capital Mindset and Decision-Making Principles
• Venture Capital's Role in Creating Successful Companies
• Sourcing and Selection in Venture Capital, Diversifying Networks and Meaningful Connections
• Venture Capital Investing Strategies and Portfolio Management
• Venture Capital Best Practices, Including Risk Management and Portfolio Analysis
• Venture Mindset, Incentives, and Innovation in Startups and Large Companies
• Investing in Venture Capital During Economic Downturns, with Insights on AI and Unicorn Valuations

Guest Links:

• LinkedIn
• X
• Order The Venture Mindset
• Book a Conversation with Ilya

The hosts of The Full Ratchet are Nick Moran and Nate Pierotti of New Stack Ventures, a venture capital firm committed to investing in founders outside of the Bay Area.

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On this special segment of The Full Ratchet, the following Investors are featured:

• Jules Schwerin
• Colin Walsh
• David Spreng

We asked guests to share the best question they've ever been asked by an allocator.

The hosts of The Full Ratchet are Nick Moran and Nate Pierotti of New Stack Ventures, a venture capital firm committed to investing in founders outside of the Bay Area.

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Alan Patricof & Abby Miller Levy of Primetime Partners joins Nick to discuss Founding VC Firms Apax, Greycroft, and Primetime, the Keys to Unlocking Investment Value in Healthcare, and Why the Aging Population is the Biggest Opportunity in Tech. In this episode we cover:

• Launching a Horizontal Fund Focused on Ageing Population
• Investing in Businesses Catering to Aging Population
• Healthcare Investment, Regulation, and AI's impact
• Reducing Healthcare Costs Through Prevention and Engagement
• Healthcare Innovation, Monitoring, and Diagnostics
• Reaching Older Adults in Healthcare, Including Marketing Strategies and Challenges

Guest Links:

• LinkedIn - Alan , Abby
• X - Alan
• Primetime Partners

The hosts of The Full Ratchet are Nick Moran and Nate Pierotti of New Stack Ventures, a venture capital firm committed to investing in founders outside of the Bay Area.

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On this special segment of The Full Ratchet, the following Investors are featured:

• Adrian Aoun
• Semyon Dukach
• Rob Rueckert

We asked guests to discuss the most visionary founder that they've worked with and what makes them so special.

The hosts of The Full Ratchet are Nick Moran and Nate Pierotti of New Stack Ventures, a venture capital firm committed to investing in founders outside of the Bay Area.

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You can learn more about New Stack Ventures by visiting our LinkedIn and Twitter.

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