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For part two of our Fundraising 101 series, we focus on how to present traction effectively on investor calls. We cover the three main traction stories: We're growing really fast. Our customers love us. We're great at acquiring new customers. And provide tips on how to make them resonate with investors. For more fundraising resources visit pitchdoctor.app/masterclass . Subscribe here or vi...

We're bringing you a series on how to ace first meetings. In collaboration with our friends at Pitchdoctor. We cover the four key narratives that investors want to hear as well as how to frame what your product does effectively. Sign up to our Substack - theassociatedcollective.substack.com Check out Pitchdoctor's masterclasses - www.pitchdoctor.app/masterclass

This is a partner episode to a blog post written on our newly launched Associated, The Collective Substack! Join Associated co-host Danielle as she unpacks a searing question the group has discussed internally for years... are companies from all industries compatible with venture capital financing? The blog post lists out our perceived challenges of being a deeptech company working with alternativ...

We're back! Associated is now Associated, The Collective. A minor detail change, we know, but it means a lot to us. Over the last six months our team has thought deeply about the sustainability of this group and we wanted to ensure that whatever we did next could encapsulate every mode of expression we'd like to showcase. We will now come to you via substack with not just podcasts, but blo...

Notice : If you want to get in contact with us you can reach us via email at ⁠⁠ associatedpodcast@gmail.com ⁠⁠ as well as on ⁠Twitter⁠ (@associated_pod). We are trying to understand our listeners better, so we can make better content. Please consider filling out our listener survey which can be found ⁠here⁠ ( https://airtable.com/shraJVvUNv6D7PkDP ). Description : For the last episode of our serie...

If you want to get in contact with us you can reach us via email at  ⁠associatedpodcast@gmail.com⁠  as well as on  Twitter  (@associated_pod). We are trying to understand our listeners better so we can make better content. You can really help us out by filling out our listener survey which you can find  here  (https://airtable.com/shraJVvUNv6D7PkDP). Description:  In the penultimate episode of Sea...

If you want to get in contact with us you can reach us via email at ⁠associatedpodcast@gmail.com⁠ as well as on Twitter (@associated_pod). We are trying to understand our listeners better so we can make better content. You can really help us out by filling out our listener survey which you can find here (https://airtable.com/shraJVvUNv6D7PkDP). Description : This second episode in our final catego...

Notice If you want to get in contact with us you can reach us via email at ⁠associatedpodcast@gmail.com⁠ as well as on Twitter (@associated_pod). We are trying to understand our listeners better so we can make better content. You can really help us out by filling out our listener survey which you can find here (https://airtable.com/shraJVvUNv6D7PkDP). Description: On the ninth episode of our “How...

If you want to get in contact with us you can reach us via email at  ⁠⁠associatedpodcast@gmail.com⁠⁠  as well as on  ⁠Twitter⁠  (@associated_pod). We are trying to understand our listeners better, so we can make better content. Please consider filling out our listener survey which can be found  ⁠here⁠  (https://airtable.com/shraJVvUNv6D7PkDP). Description:  For Episode 8 of Season 8, a series on ‘...

Notice If you want to get in contact with us you can reach us via email at ⁠associatedpodcast@gmail.com⁠ as well as on Twitter (@associated_pod). We are trying to understand our listeners better so we can make better content. You can really help us out by filling out our listener survey which you can find here ( ⁠https://airtable.com/shraJVvUNv6D7PkDP⁠ ). Description: On the seventh episode of our...

If you want to get in contact with us you can reach us via email at ⁠associatedpodcast@gmail.com⁠ as well as on Twitter (@associated_pod). We are trying to understand our listeners better so we can make better content. You can really help us out by filling out our listener survey which you can find here ( ⁠https://airtable.com/shraJVvUNv6D7PkDP⁠ ). Description: On the sixth episode of our “How to...

Notice If you want to get in contact with us you can reach us via email at ⁠associatedpodcast@gmail.com⁠ as well as on Twitter (@associated_pod). We are trying to understand our listeners better so we can make better content. You can really help us out by filling out our listener survey which you can find here ( https://airtable.com/shraJVvUNv6D7PkDP ). Description: On the fifth episode of our “Ho...

If you want to get in contact with us you can reach us via email at  ⁠⁠associatedpodcast@gmail.com⁠⁠  as well as on  ⁠Twitter⁠  (@associated_pod). We are trying to understand our listeners better, so we can make better content. Please consider filling out our listener survey which can be found  ⁠here⁠  (https://airtable.com/shraJVvUNv6D7PkDP). Description:  For Episode 4 of Season 8, a series on ‘...

If you want to get in contact with us you can reach us via email at  ⁠⁠associatedpodcast@gmail.com⁠⁠  as well as on  ⁠Twitter⁠  (@associated_pod). We are trying to understand our listeners better, so we can make better content. Please consider filling out our listener survey which can be found  ⁠here⁠  (https://airtable.com/shraJVvUNv6D7PkDP). Description:  For Episode 3 of Season 8, a series on ‘...

If you want to get in contact with us you can reach us via email at  ⁠associatedpodcast@gmail.com⁠  as well as on  Twitter  (@associated_pod). We are trying to understand our listeners better so we can make better content. You can really help us out by filling out our listener survey which you can find  here  (https://airtable.com/shraJVvUNv6D7PkDP). Description:  For Episode 2 of Season 8, our ne...

Notice If you want to get in contact with us you can reach us via email at ⁠associatedpodcast@gmail.com⁠ as well as on Twitter (@associated_pod). We are trying to understand our listeners better so we can make better content. You can really help us out by filling out our listener survey which you can find here (https://airtable.com/shraJVvUNv6D7PkDP). Description To kick off Season 8, a series on...

Our final special Christmas episode with Deniz Kent CEO of Prolific Machines, we could not think of a better person to listen to ensure that you round out the year on a high!  In this episode Deniz shares fascinating insights such as: - What makes Prolific Machines such an exciting technology - His funding raising journey and the different experiences he had with US and European investors - R...

We are so delighted to release this special Christmas episode with Briehan Burke from Keen Venture Partners. This year has had its highs and lows, but what is an absolute celebration is the fact that since this episode was recorded, Briehan has been promoted to General Partner - so well deserved 🥳 In this episode Briehan covers some fascinating points such as:  - Pattern recognition: Talent...

As an early holiday present to our listeners. We are releasing 4 of the interviews that we recorded for our Series on the influx of American capital into the European tech ecosystem in their raw form. Hussein covers topics like: How LPs in Europe and the US used to think European venture was a gamble How sometimes overpaying for deals is a 'winning' strategy The difference in approach by US funds...

As an early Christmas present to our listeners. We are releasing 4 of the interviews that we recorded for our Series on the influx of Amercian capital into European VC in their raw form. Judith covers topics like: - Why the interactions between American and European funds are simultaneously collaborative and competitive - How the 🇪🇺 venture ecosystem has changed both in terms of capital, founder q...

In this final episode of Season 7, we discuss the benefits and challenges the influx of US capital for the leaders that are the crux of the European tech ecosystem - the Founders. Our guests consisting of some of the best and brightest investors and entrepreneurs give brilliant insights into how founders can navigate what is still a complex journey in deciding what kind of business to build, where...

For American VC funds looking to get a slice of the European pie, things are easier said than done. From covering 20+ distinct markets to cultural differences, Europe poses newcomers with a unique set of challenges. This episode unpacks these issues and explores how American funds are adapting for this new market

The ‘standard’ US partner profile is hard to find in Europe, so US funds have found it difficult to hire, BUT what if you create your own standard for hiring? Hiring internally, hiring operators and making speculative bets on younger talent are all ways to circumvent this talent conundrum. So with all of these options at a fund's disposal we ask ourselves, " Does Europe Have All The Talent It Need...

Does Coatue and Sequoia entering Europe mean trouble for local funds? Last episode we looked at US driven competition in EU VC. This week our guests explain why it isn't all doom and gloom. From party rounds to finding niches, we ask 'Is the VC Turf War Fake News?' Guests include: Judith Dada - LaFamiglia James Wise - Balderton Capital Jan Miczaika - HV Capital Briehan Burke - Keen Venture Partner...

Style, media coverage, valuations - those are things we all could guess would be areas of competition between local VCs and incoming US firms, but what about talent spotting and fund structure optimization? In the third episode of Associated’s miniseries, “Does This Mean A European Turf Battle?” we tackle in what ways we are competing alongside ways we refuse to compete. Note - the quote in the co...