Next Round Ready

The conversation with Andrew from Side Door Ventures covers his passion for venture capital, the transition from founder to investor, fund strategy and structure, growth frameworks, operational strategy, diverse frameworks for founders, learning from f...

In this episode, Chris provides a detailed update on his platform, Compass, and shares strategic insights for founders navigating fundraising. Whether you're raising capital or looking for a smarter approach to investor connections, this episode offers clear, actionable guidance rooted in real-world investor conversations. Resources & Links: Compass Platform  – Essential tool for founders fund...

In this episode, Chris provides a detailed update on his platform, Compass, and shares strategic insights for founders navigating fundraising. Whether you're raising capital or looking for a smarter approach to investor connections, this episode offers...

Unlock the mysteries of investor personalities with insights on how to identify and work effectively with different archetypes. Whether you're raising capital or building strategic relationships, understanding investor psychology can dramatically influence your success. Free Fundability Assessment: https://Compass.nextroundready.vc Chapters 00:00 Understanding Investor Archetypes 01:02 Thesis Inve...

Unlock the mysteries of investor personalities with insights on how to identify and work effectively with different archetypes. Whether you're raising capital or building strategic relationships, understanding investor psychology can dramatically influ...

If you're raising capital as a startup founder, chances are you've been told to compile a list of investors and send out mass outreach. But what if I told you that approach is not only ineffective — it's actually sabotaging your efforts? In this episode, I break down why a strategic, thesis-aligned investor targeting method beats the scattergun "reach everyone" approach every time. Get your fundab...

If you're raising capital as a startup founder, chances are you've been told to compile a list of investors and send out mass outreach. But what if I told you that approach is not only ineffective — it's actually sabotaging your efforts? In this episod...

In this episode, Chris breaks down the art and science of leveraging warm introductions to build meaningful investor relationships. With precise analogies and practical tips, he explains how to turn casual connections into valuable long-term partnerships — a crucial skill for founders fundraising in today's competitive landscape. Get your fundability assessment: https://compass.nextroundready.vc C...

In this episode, Chris breaks down the art and science of leveraging warm introductions to build meaningful investor relationships. With precise analogies and practical tips, he explains how to turn casual connections into valuable long-term partnershi...

In this episode, Chris breaks down the three key factors crucial to successful fundraising today: timing, relationships, and preparation. Whether you're actively raising or just getting started, understanding these elements can significantly increase your chances of closing funding. In this episode: The typical timeline for fundraising and how to manage expectations Why timing is a critical factor...

In this episode, Chris breaks down the three key factors crucial to successful fundraising today: timing, relationships, and preparation. Whether you're actively raising or just getting started, understanding these elements can significantly increase y...

In this conversation, Kelly Perdew, co-founder and managing partner of Moonshots Capital, discusses the critical role of extraordinary leadership in startup success, drawing from his military background and experience as a venture capitalist. He emphasizes the importance of personal branding for founders, the challenges of navigating government contracts, and the necessity of transitioning from a...

In this conversation, Kelly Perdew, co-founder and managing partner of Moonshots Capital, discusses the critical role of extraordinary leadership in startup success, drawing from his military background and experience as a venture capitalist. He emphas...

Evan Poncelet discusses his journey from engineering to investing, focusing on the importance of supporting Black founders and addressing the challenges within the Seattle investment ecosystem. He emphasizes the need for more early-stage investments and the significance of understanding customer needs in building successful startups. The discussion also highlights the cultural differences in risk-...

Evan Poncelet discusses his journey from engineering to investing, focusing on the importance of supporting Black founders and addressing the challenges within the Seattle investment ecosystem. He emphasizes the need for more early-stage investments an...

In this conversation, Chris discusses the challenges of cold emailing investors and emphasizes the importance of building relationships for successful fundraising. He shares insights from interviews with investors, highlighting that cold outreach is largely ineffective. Instead, he provides practical steps for founders to connect with investors through warm introductions and leveraging their netwo...

In this conversation, Chris discusses the challenges of cold emailing investors and emphasizes the importance of building relationships for successful fundraising. He shares insights from interviews with investors, highlighting that cold outreach is la...

Marlon Evans shares his journey to investing, highlighting his diverse career background and the pivotal moments that led him to venture acceleration. The conversation delves into the entrepreneurial mindset, founder qualities, red flags in founders, the importance of networking and validation, pre-seed investment and traction, and the challenges in AI business models.  Chapters 00:00 Marlon Evans...

Marlon Evans shares his journey to investing, highlighting his diverse career background and the pivotal moments that led him to venture acceleration. The conversation delves into the entrepreneurial mindset, founder qualities, red flags in founders, t...

In this episode, Chris interviews Itamar from Recursive Ventures, who shares his extensive experience in startups and venture capital. Itamar discusses his journey from being a serial entrepreneur to an investor, emphasizing his passion for supporting founders. He highlights the characteristics he looks for in ideal founders, the importance of balancing confidence with humility, and the red flags...

In this episode, Chris interviews Itamar from Recursive Ventures, who shares his extensive experience in startups and venture capital. Itamar discusses his journey from being a serial entrepreneur to an investor, emphasizing his passion for supporting ...

The conversation with Yuko Oaku from the University of Washington's Foster School of Business covered the university's role in entrepreneurship, the impact of AI on startups, student engagement in entrepreneurship, and mentorship and support for student founders. The discussion also delved into the future of University of Washington in entrepreneurship, the preparation for entrepreneurship competi...

The conversation with Yuko Oaku from the University of Washington's Foster School of Business covered the university's role in entrepreneurship, the impact of AI on startups, student engagement in entrepreneurship, and mentorship and support for studen...

In this conversation, Chris interviews Isaac, the founder of Arklydian, about his journey from military service to entrepreneurship. Isaac shares the inspiration behind Arklydian, a tool designed to help founders and executive teams gain insights from their data to make informed decisions quickly. He discusses the challenges he faced in building the product, the traction they've gained through ear...

In this conversation, Chris interviews Isaac, the founder of Arklydian, about his journey from military service to entrepreneurship. Isaac shares the inspiration behind Arklydian, a tool designed to help founders and executive teams gain insights from ...