UVC

In this episode you will learn: 00:00 - Introduction 01:21 - Who is a solo capitalist? 03:42 - What are the merits of being a solo capitalist? 07:50 - How is a solo capitalist helpful for a founder? 15:20 - Do solo GPs offer better founder friendly terms? 17:30 - Can solo capitalists be a bad deal for some founders? 22:10 - Why are LPs interested in backing solo GPs? 24:20 - Do solo capitalists ch...

In this episode you will learn: 00:00 - Introduction: The Essence of Startup Board Roles 00:34 - Board Governance vs. Decision-Making: An In-depth Exploration 00:37 - Understanding the Board of Directors and Their Vital Duties 10:25 - The Optimal Timing for Establishing a Business Board 16:50 - Defining 'Board Chairperson,' 'Board Observer,' and 'Non-Executive Board Member' 22:50 - Founder or Inve...

In this episode you will learn: [00:01:15] Purpose of Due Diligence: Caroline on the importance of due diligence for informed investment decisions and responsible investing [00:03:00] Team Evaluation: Starting with the founding team's compatibility, execution ability, and responsiveness [00:06:00] Advisor Relevance: Listing advisors who genuinely contribute value [00:07:53] Confidence vs. Arroganc...

Jyri's deck on How to Invest in Startups Even If You’re Not a VC In this episode we discuss: [00:01:14] Introduction: Defining "Dual Threat CEOs" [00:02:35] Getting on Other People’s Cap Tables is About Developing Social Capital [00:03:42] Importance of Starting Early in Your Career [00:06:31] Turning Your Angel Investing into a Fund [00:08:28] How to Invest with Limited Capital [00:11:24] Thinkin...

In this episode we discuss 00:00:00 Introduction to Quantum Computing and Challenges 00:06:00 Quantum Computing Basics 00:10:45 Hardware Architectures and Quantum Systems 00:15:14 Progress and Challenges in Quantum Computing 00:21:44 Quantum Cryptography and Security 00:25:39 Challenges and Adoption of Quantum Computing 00:30:43 Quantum Computing's Business Applications 00:31:43 Investment in Quan...

In this episode we discuss: [00:37:00] Who is an angel investor? [00:01:39] What is the average investment check size for angel investors these days? [00:02:40] How is angel investing different from venture capital? [00:04:07] Why has angel investing historically been concentrated in the U.S.? [00:06:40] How has the angel investing landscape evolved, and what trends do you see? [00:10:52] What are...

In this episode we discuss: [00:02:12] How did Nitin's definition of "impact" change over time? [00:03:44] When did Nitin join the VC industry, and what was the market condition at that time? [00:07:54] What was the most important lesson Nitin learned from his time at NEA (New Enterprise Associates)? [00:10:50] How is the VC industry different in the US compared to India? [00:16:06] What are some...

In this episode we discuss: [00:00:00] Why Melody chose to stay in the US for startups and her hobbies growing up [00:07:00] What values Melody upholds as a VC when working with startup founders [00:12:00] The important lesson Melody learned in early-stage venture investing [00:13:00] Why Melody believes in investing in exceptional founders with high potential [00:18:00] Melody's hands-on approach...

In this episode we discuss: 06:00 - The Importance of Design in VC 09:00 - Visionary Founders vs. Hypothesis-Driven Founders 15:00 - Importance of Strategy in VC 22:00 - Sprint Method and Product-Market Fit 26:00 - Hypothesis driven approach - How it can save time and money 28:00 - Introduction to the OATS scorecard system 32:00 - Longitudinal use and comparison of scores 33:00 - Reasons for not i...

In this episode you will learn: Why did Rex decide not to start a company and pursue venture capital instead? How has the Cambrian community evolved over time? How does Rex see the value of adding value to the ecosystem and creating access over time? What impressed Rex about Deel and its founders? Did he expect Deel to become one of the fastest growing companies in the world when he first met them...

PitchMeNot is a podcast that takes listeners inside the initial pitch meetings between startup founders and VCs. It goes beyond the pitch by featuring candid debriefs from the VCs once the founders leave the room, providing valuable insights into the world of startups and investments.  In this episode, I’m joined by Joseph Mocanu, Managing Partner at Verge HealthTech Fund, an early stage VC firm b...

In this episode you will learn: What is the greatest risk Vlad has taken in his life? How does Vlad compare angel investments to an MBA in terms of education and learning? According to Vlad, how important is a founding team's psychology in the success of a startup? What are some positive signs and negative signs to look for in a founding team from a psychology perspective? How did Vlad become a VC...

In this episode you will learn: What is Vinod's perspective on risk appetite in the venture capital ? What is the connection between the venture business and Black Swan events according to Vinod? How does Vinod define controllable Black Swans in the context of venture capital? How did working at Kalaari impact Vinod's knowledge, sourcing, and relationships in the startup ecosystem? What are the co...

PitchMeNot is a podcast that takes listeners inside the initial pitch meetings between startup founders and VCs. It goes beyond the pitch by featuring candid debriefs from the VCs once the founders leave the room, providing valuable insights into the world of startups and investments. In this episode, I’m joined by Saurabh Gunwant, senior associate at 8X ventures, a deep tech VC firm based in Duba...

In this episode you will learn: What were the motivations behind Chandan's career pivots from consulting to working at Twitter and then joining B Capital? What are the key areas of focus for B Capital's operating team, and how do they provide value to portfolio companies? How does B Capital proactively identify potential crises and provide support to their portfolio companies? How does Chandan mea...

In this episode you will learn: Why is psychology important for an investor, especially when dealing with early-stage companies? What made Mikhail decide to explore VC? What were some of the adjustments Mikhail had to make when transitioning from private equity to venture capital? Why did Mikhail choose AI as a technology to focus on? Why do they have a global mandate for their fund? What value pr...

In this episode you will learn: Why does Erik emphasize the importance of financial literacy and understanding money management? What motivated Erik to establish a VC fund alongside his marketing agency, Hawke Media? How did Erik and his team develop a strategic approach for their VC fund, Hawke Ventures? How did the extensive ecosystem and network of their marketing agency benefit their VC fund's...

In this episode you will learn: What did Brian learn from his internship at Intel that has helped him as an entrepreneur? What issues does Brian see in the current food system? Why does Brian believe that science and technology can uplevel the food system? Why does FTW Ventures have a highly focused and concentrated investment approach? What value does FTW Ventures aim to create for founders? Why...

In this episode you will learn: Where did Terry grow up?  What sparked Terry's interest in investment and finance? Why did Terry and her team decide to move to Singapore from Hong Kong? What does Terry think of the state of deep tech in Singapore? What is AIC's investment strategy? What is the reason for US having the best talent and approach in AI, and why is Asia lagging behind? What is the disr...

In this episode you will learn: What is Connect the Dots and how does it help users find strong connections to desired contacts? How does Connect the Dots differ from other tools like Conspire, Affinity, or Bridge.app in terms of relationship intelligence? How does Connect the Dots enable users to keep their contacts and relationship history as they change jobs, without losing valuable information...

In this episode you will learn: What led Alex Felix from being a national ski champion to a career in finance and venture capital? How is private equity different from venture capital according to Alex? How did Coin Fund start? How do crypto VC firms design their support system? How do crypto companies tackle the challenge of composability? What does effective token distribution mean for crypto co...

In this episode you will learn: How did Shwetank end up in venture? Why does Shwetank advise not to treat fundraising as a competition? What is the most challenging situation a VC can help a startup with, and why is it important? Is it easy to get the truth about VCs from founders, and where is the best place to get it? Why is it important to read what VCs write on LinkedIn or other places accordi...

In this episode you will learn: Does Ansible Ventures only invest in seasoned entrepreneurs, or would it also invest in first-time founders? What is Ansible Ventures' positioning and how does it aim to bridge global networks and knowledge to Vietnam? Did Valerie face doubters while raising her fund, and how did she deal with them? What are Valerie's areas of interest in terms of investments and wh...

In this episode you will learn: What is Fast Forward, and what problem does it aim to solve for founders, according to WaterBridge? How important is it for founders to conduct a background check on VCs, and what percentage of founders actually do it? What does Anjali mean by Founder learnability and scalability, and why are founders hesitant to let an experienced CEO scale the company? What are th...

In this episode you will learn: How does access to credit impact low income countries like India? Why does Sheel insist on a minimum ownership of 10%? What are the reasons for Sheel's reluctance to invest in startups that need to raise a lot of funds? Are both first-time founders and second-time founders equally willing to accept the valuations offered by Better Tomorrow Ventures? Under what circu...