Ever wondered what goes on inside the head of VCs partners that they won’t tell you? We do, too. So we asked one.We invited John Frankel to join us for this episode of Austinpreneur. He told us all about the issues VC firms face in their portfolio companies, such as accounting problems. He also told us who and what he looks for before investing (and, what he doesn’t want to find).John is Partner at ff Venture Capital, which he founded in 2008. They invest primarily in US, Canadian, and Israeli-based companies, specifically in applied AI, cybersecurity, and drones.

Ever wondered what goes on inside the head of VCs partners that they won’t tell you? We do, too. So we asked one. We invited John Frankel to join us for this episode of Austinpreneur. He told us all about the issues VC firms face in their portfolio companies, such as accounting problems. He also told us who and what he looks for before investing (and, what he doesn’t want to find). John is Partner at ff Venture Capital, which he founded in 2008. They invest primarily in US, Canadian, and Israeli-based companies, specifically in applied AI, cybersecurity, and drones.

Want to Know What VCs Won’t Tell You? Ask VC John Frankel

Double click on the stories that made Austin, Texas a global startup hub. Listen to startup stories from entrepreneurs, venture capitalists and technologists shaping the Austin startup community. Austinpreneur will give you a glimpse into how Austin made itself a tier 1 city for technology, creativity and startups. Takeaway key insights for building your own success story in topics like fundraising, building products, sales, investing and creating company culture.Austinpreneur is a podcast highlighting Austin’s startups, entrepreneurs, and innovators. Join in on candid conversations with leaders who have built companies from the ground up and visionaries creating the next wave of world-changing technology. Discover the importance of your network, meet the people supporting your journey, and connect with the community making it all happen.Episodes feature topics like: entrepreneurship, technology, startups, innovation, funding, coworking, mentorship, startup accelerators, VC funding, angel investing, innovation strategies, partnerships, and more.

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Double click on the stories that made Austin, Texas a global startup hub. Listen to startup stories from entrepreneurs, venture capitalists and technologists shaping the Austin startup community. Austinpreneur will give you a glimpse into how Austin made itself a tier 1 city for technology, creativity and startups. Takeaway key insights for building your own success story in topics like fundraising, building products, sales, investing and creating company culture. Austinpreneur is a podcast highlighting Austin’s startups, entrepreneurs, and innovators. Join in on candid conversations with leaders who have built companies from the ground up and visionaries creating the next wave of world-changing technology. Discover the importance of your network, meet the people supporting your journey, and connect with the community making it all happen. Episodes feature topics like: entrepreneurship, technology, startups, innovation, funding, coworking, mentorship, startup accelerators, VC funding, angel investing, innovation strategies, partnerships, and more.

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