The Investor With Joel Palathinkal

In this episode, Joel Palathinkal chats with Julia Delin from SSE Ventures about her educational and entrepreneurial journey. They compare US and European educational systems and discuss Julia's shift to incubator management, covering incubator and accelerator stages. The episode highlights Stockholm startups, university roles in the ecosystem, and Swedish policies affecting entrepreneurship. Juli...

In this episode, Joel Palathinkal speaks with Chetan Bhaga of Archetype, exploring his journey from political science to business education and his mission at Archetype. They discuss the importance of mentorship, practical experience, and his foray into ecommerce. Chetan shares insights on Archetype's growth, consulting model, and the role of AI in business. The conversation covers healthcare, ven...

In this episode, Joel Palathinkal engages with Matt Jung from Ember Fund, exploring his transition during the financial crisis to the founding of Ember Fund and its unique business model. They delve into the challenges faced by high-growth brands, the nuances of venture debt, and the distinction between credit and debt funds. Matt shares insights on private credit trends, consulting for equity, an...

In this episode, Joel Palathinkal chats with Tim Schigel of Refinery Ventures about his leadership insights and tech background. Tim discusses the importance of STEM education, his Apple experiences, and his venture capital journey. They explore his successes like founding Syntrifuse and the future of venture capital. Tim talks about the entrepreneurial experience gap, introduces the X-15 network,...

In this episode, Joel Palathinkal chats with Andy Will of Willpower Venture Capital about his journey from a military family to a career in venture capital and private equity. They discuss revenue models, AI tech stack strategies, and insights on large fund models and consulting for equity. The guest shares experiences from Willpower Venture Capital, emphasizing leadership accountability, fundrais...

Rob Bolandian is the Global Head of Investment Banking at Cambridge Wilkinson. Cambridge Wilkinson is a leading global New York City based Investment Bank. Capital raises and deal sizes range from $25 million to $5 billion per raise. Disclaimer: This material has been prepared for informational and educational purposes only and is not intended to provide, nor should it be relied upon for, tax, leg...

In this episode, Joel Palathinkal speaks with Felix Krause of Vireo Ventures, who shares his journey from military service to a career in renewable energy. They explore innovations in solar energy and discuss the future of renewables, comparing European and global investment ecosystems. The conversation highlights the role of corporate venture capital in clean energy and examines the prospects of...

In this episode, Joel Palathinkal chats with Brian Yormack of Story Ventures about the challenges of accessing health data and their investment in Particle Health. Brian discusses his journey into venture capital and the founding of Story Ventures, focusing on early-stage companies. They delve into insights from working with the Ford family fund, healthcare investment criteria, and proactive healt...

In this episode, Joel Palathinkal chats with Joe Medved of Lerer Hippeau about current market conditions and opportunities. Joe shares his journey from Bear Stearns to SoftBank Capital to Lerer Hippeau, discussing the firm's growth and investment strategies. They explore media investments, LP perspectives, and the role of family offices. The conversation offers insights for emerging managers on es...

In this episode, Joel Palathinkal chats with Gary Benerofe of Mu Ventures about his varied career, spanning Lehman Brothers to the music industry and entrepreneurship. Gary discusses his journey from EMI Music to real estate and founding Corner Light Capital. They delve into asset-heavy vs. asset-light models, triple net leases, and compare venture capital with real estate investment. The conversa...

In this episode, Joel Palathinkal engages with Matthew McGraw of Anthropocene Ventures to explore his business journey and evolving views on money, influenced by his family background and relationship dynamics. They discuss the risks and safety nets that accompany entrepreneurial growth and how Rob approaches decision-making regarding reinvesting profits and personal spending. The conversation con...

In this episode, Joel Palathinkal chats with Miguel Burger of BFF Ventures about his journey from investment banking to launching ventures like Elite Daily and Ethoca. They discuss New York Tech Week, LAVCA week, and the Miguel's career shift to TMT and their exit to DMGT. The conversation covers founding Ethoca, angel investing, joining Vast Ventures with a Latin America focus, and the creation o...

In this episode, Joel Palathinkal engages with Daniel Dart of Rockyard Ventures, exploring his journey from band management to venture capital. Daniel shares insights on intelligence, success, and the impact of AI, reflecting on his transition from the music industry to tech investments. He opens up about overcoming homelessness, the role of peer networks, and the influence of mentor Les Lazarus i...

In this episode, Joel Palathinkal chats with Fiona McEntee of McEntee Law Group about the Irish tech scene and immigrant talent's impact in the US. Fiona discusses her journey from Ireland to a legal career and the importance of visa sponsorship. They explore the tech industry's need for diverse talent, Fiona's books for immigrant founders, and advice on fundraising, risk management, and immigrati...

In this episode, Joel Palathinkal engages with Daniel LeBron to explore the intersection of private equity, robotics, and manufacturing. Daniel emphasizes the importance of these sectors, delving into the potential and challenges of 3D printed structures, including engineering aspects and sector-wide applications. They discuss investment opportunities in tiny homes and on-demand production, as wel...

In this episode, Joel Palathinkal with Neil Datta of NKD Advisory LLC delve into the world of emerging managers and investment de-risking. Neil shares insights from a career spanning investment banking, hedge funds, and public service, highlighting the unique edge in healthcare investing. The discussion covers sophisticated strategies, portfolio construction, and the importance of due diligence. T...

In this episode, Joel Palathinkal chats with Farooq Abbasi from Preface Ventures about investing in repeat founders. Farooq shares insights on founder selection, sales strategies, scaling, and capital efficiency, while avoiding pitfalls in pilot programs. They discuss product-led growth, user engagement, and the evolution of Zoom and Slack. The conversation also touches on net revenue retention, p...

In this episode, Joel Palathinkal introduces Smriti Jayaraman of Corazon Capital, who shares her career journey and insights from her consulting experience at Bain. They discuss the differences in investment stages and roles, focusing on market assumptions in private equity and the importance of financial discipline in startups. Smriti talks about her transition to venture capital and Corazon Capi...

Join Joel Palathinkal and Wendy Huang, CFA: Business Development Manager from the London Stock Exchange Group as they explore the intricacies of IPOs. They discuss the benefits of listing in London versus US exchanges, using Boku's listing as a case study. Wendy highlights London's cost and process efficiency and the importance of community support for listed companies. The episode compares IPO pr...

In this episode, Joel Palathinkal and Hassan Haider explore the growing angel investing scene in the MENA region. Hassan shares his venture capital journey, startup launches, and the rise of angel investment groups. They discuss insights from Silicon Valley and 500 Startups, strategies for building a tech community, and active investment approaches. Topics include market evolution, accelerator pro...

In this episode, Joel Palathinkal welcomes Jason Torres, who discusses his transition from venture and private equity to entrepreneurship. Jason shares networking tips, career advice, and insights for young finance professionals, including grooming and interview strategies. They explore working across U.S. regions, scaling, and angel investments, touching on institutional mandates and healthcare e...

In this episode, Joel Palathinkal hosts Justis Mendez from OneSixOne Ventures as he shares his journey from early influences to entrepreneurship. He discuss moving to Florida, engaging with Gainesville's startup scene, and the support from Hutch Law's startup package. The conversation covers startup equity, leadership lessons, and the cycle of learning, earning, and giving back. Justis talks about...

In this episode, Joel Palathinkal is joined by Joe Wilson, who shares his journey from founding Multiply Labs to his time at MIT. The discussion highlights innovations in personalizing medication through 3D printing and Joe's insights into building Undeterred Capital's investment strategy. Joe offers advice for fund managers on deep tech risk evaluation and portfolio construction, and explores the...

In this episode, Joel Palathinkal welcomes Amirteymour Moazami to discuss his extensive background and experience in the tech industry. Amir offers insights into developer tooling, AI, and investing in the developer ecosystem, emphasizing the importance of product-led growth and community in startups. The conversation touches on personal growth and learning for investors, providing strategies for...

In this episode, Joel Palathinkal engages with Shelby Clark, delving into his innovative journey with Turo and the challenges and growth the company has experienced. Shelby shares his personal journey in mental health and therapy, discussing the importance of risk management, insurance, and regulatory challenges faced by Turo. The conversation shifts to adaptability and handling entrepreneurial cu...