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The Intern Is.. The Co-Founder? 2 Startups, 2 Investors!
What happens when a startup founder is pitching a business he joined 6 months ago, but was really started 11 years ago? Well, let's find out!
2 startup founders pitch, 2 venture investors give them unfiltered feedback on their concept and storytelling – live, candid, and unfiltered! In Episode 061, we spotlight two radically different startups: AR and 3D visualization for real estate & retail and another pursuing ternary microprocessors (going from binary base-2 bits to base-3 trits).
It’s time for Episode 062 of The Feedback Loop!
One founder wants you to be able to stage an empty office or apartment using augmented reality, helping everyone make smarter and more visual decisions about real estate and design.
Another founder wants you to move from microprocessors that think in 0s and 1s to microprocessors that think in 0s, 1s, and 2s for improved performance in computing.
BTW – in a job search?
It’s more competitive than ever. Explore our newest channel for 2025’s ultra-competitive talent landscape: https://youtu.be/dlbfZJmY8t8
More on our guest venture investor for the episode, John Frankel:
Prior to founding ff Venture Capital in 2008, John worked at Goldman Sachs for 21 years working on financial management, technology development, and reengineering, among other things. Specializing in seed and pre-seed investments, John has heard thousands of pitches and ideas from founders just like the ones you'll see present in this group. He brings that context, along with the wisdom of investing in early-stage tech businesses since 1998, to the stage.
Follow John on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/johnfrankel
Follow Sherveen on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sherveenm
Follow Sherveen on X: https://www.x.com/sherveen
What we get into in this episode:
Are You Actually the Co-Founder? – If you got a free internship at a 10-year-old company and now you're called a co-founder... will that make sense to investors listening to your startup's story?
Navigating Multi-Solution Pitches – If your tech spans multiple industries (ex. real estate + retail AR), be sure to clarify a single coherent user journey and show how each piece fits together.
Pitching Foundational Hardware – Going “beyond binary” with new microprocessor designs is bold — but you must articulate why rewriting the hardware/software stack is both feasible and commercially worth it.
Why Now? – From AI to new hardware form factors, explaining your timing rationale (ex. “Moore’s Law isn’t enough anymore” or “user demand for immersive listings has exploded”) is crucial in big, risky bets.
Highlight Go-to-Market & Distribution – Whether it’s realtors, brokerages, retail catalogs, or HPC labs, your pitch must show who adopts your solution, how you’ll onboard them, and the payoff for switching.
Want to Pitch Your Startup Live?
Apply now at afterfeedback.com and join our growing community of founders and investors.
Thank you to these intrepid founders for stepping into the spotlight. The Feedback Loop is here to help refine your pitch, sharpen your go-to-market, and share battle-tested investor perspectives. Make sure to subscribe for more real-time, no-nonsense feedback on how to pitch your startup.
Disclaimer: This content is for educational purposes only and does not constitute investment advice. Always do your own research before making any investment decision.
If you’re into 3D/AR solutions, hardware disruptions, or want to polish your VC pitch, you’ll find tons of insight here. Like, comment, and share – because feedback is a gift!
Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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By Sherveen MashayekhiWhat happens when a startup founder is pitching a business he joined 6 months ago, but was really started 11 years ago? Well, let's find out!
2 startup founders pitch, 2 venture investors give them unfiltered feedback on their concept and storytelling – live, candid, and unfiltered! In Episode 061, we spotlight two radically different startups: AR and 3D visualization for real estate & retail and another pursuing ternary microprocessors (going from binary base-2 bits to base-3 trits).
It’s time for Episode 062 of The Feedback Loop!
One founder wants you to be able to stage an empty office or apartment using augmented reality, helping everyone make smarter and more visual decisions about real estate and design.
Another founder wants you to move from microprocessors that think in 0s and 1s to microprocessors that think in 0s, 1s, and 2s for improved performance in computing.
BTW – in a job search?
It’s more competitive than ever. Explore our newest channel for 2025’s ultra-competitive talent landscape: https://youtu.be/dlbfZJmY8t8
More on our guest venture investor for the episode, John Frankel:
Prior to founding ff Venture Capital in 2008, John worked at Goldman Sachs for 21 years working on financial management, technology development, and reengineering, among other things. Specializing in seed and pre-seed investments, John has heard thousands of pitches and ideas from founders just like the ones you'll see present in this group. He brings that context, along with the wisdom of investing in early-stage tech businesses since 1998, to the stage.
Follow John on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/johnfrankel
Follow Sherveen on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sherveenm
Follow Sherveen on X: https://www.x.com/sherveen
What we get into in this episode:
Are You Actually the Co-Founder? – If you got a free internship at a 10-year-old company and now you're called a co-founder... will that make sense to investors listening to your startup's story?
Navigating Multi-Solution Pitches – If your tech spans multiple industries (ex. real estate + retail AR), be sure to clarify a single coherent user journey and show how each piece fits together.
Pitching Foundational Hardware – Going “beyond binary” with new microprocessor designs is bold — but you must articulate why rewriting the hardware/software stack is both feasible and commercially worth it.
Why Now? – From AI to new hardware form factors, explaining your timing rationale (ex. “Moore’s Law isn’t enough anymore” or “user demand for immersive listings has exploded”) is crucial in big, risky bets.
Highlight Go-to-Market & Distribution – Whether it’s realtors, brokerages, retail catalogs, or HPC labs, your pitch must show who adopts your solution, how you’ll onboard them, and the payoff for switching.
Want to Pitch Your Startup Live?
Apply now at afterfeedback.com and join our growing community of founders and investors.
Thank you to these intrepid founders for stepping into the spotlight. The Feedback Loop is here to help refine your pitch, sharpen your go-to-market, and share battle-tested investor perspectives. Make sure to subscribe for more real-time, no-nonsense feedback on how to pitch your startup.
Disclaimer: This content is for educational purposes only and does not constitute investment advice. Always do your own research before making any investment decision.
If you’re into 3D/AR solutions, hardware disruptions, or want to polish your VC pitch, you’ll find tons of insight here. Like, comment, and share – because feedback is a gift!
Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.