Venture Capital

In this engaging episode of the Venture Capital podcast , hosts Jon Bradshaw and Peter Harris are joined by David Frazier from the Frazier Group and Tyler Richards from Startup Ignition Ventures . The conversation delves into the world of venture capital, entrepreneurship, and the impact of technology on society, offering valuable insights and reflections from these seasoned investors. David Frazi...

In this engaging episode of the Venture Capital podcast , hosts Jon Bradshaw and Peter Harris welcome Kirk Ouimet , one of the visionary founders of Phi Health , for an insightful discussion on entrepreneurship, investment strategies, and the impact of technology on society. Kirk shares his wealth of experience and knowledge, shedding light on his unique approach to investing in startups. He elabo...

In this episode of VentureCapital.fm , hosts Jon Bradshaw and Peter Harris welcome Scott Paul and Kirk Ouimet , founders of Phi Health . The discussion spans a wide range of topics, including AI, blockchain, health tech, personal experiences with entrepreneurship, and the importance of being connected to experts in various fields. Kirk shares his journey from skepticism about QR codes to missing o...

In this podcast episode, the hosts welcome Taylor Jones from Peterson Ventures . Taylor shares his journey from Utah to New York, working at American Express, and then transitioning to Google, where he was part of the early Google Cloud team. After Google, he joined a startup called Blue Matador , which was backed by Peterson Ventures, leading him to eventually join Peterson Ventures' investment t...

Join hosts Jon Bradshaw and Peter Harris on another insightful episode of the Venture Capital podcast as they delve into the intricacies of startup valuations. With their signature blend of expertise and candid conversation, Jon and Peter explore the nuances of determining a startup's worth, from pre-seed stages to Series A and beyond. In this episode, aptly titled "The Dark Art of Startup Valuati...

Join hosts Peter Harris and Jon Bradshaw on another thought-provoking episode of the Venture Capital Podcast as they explore the essential attributes of successful venture-backed founders. In this engaging discussion, Peter and Jon dissect the qualities that set apart exceptional founders in the startup ecosystem. From sales expertise to unwavering vision and determination, Peter and Jon dive deep...

Join hosts Jon Bradshaw and Peter Harris as they dive into the realm of venture capital predictions for the year 2024. In this episode, they navigate through the turbulent landscape of the startup world, exploring the highs and lows that lie ahead for entrepreneurs, investors, and emerging technologies. From the inevitable down rounds to the tough decisions faced by struggling startups, Jon and Pe...

Join hosts Jon Bradshaw and Peter Harris on another insightful episode of the Venture Capital Podcast as they dive into the topic of "Bad Moves Founders Make." With their trademark blend of wit and wisdom, Peter and Jon dissect common pitfalls that founders encounter during fundraising and beyond. In this episode, Peter and Jon explore various scenarios where founders unwittingly sabotage their ow...

Join hosts Jon Bradshaw and Peter Harris as they dive into the world of venture capital with a candid discussion on the "Bad Moves VCs Make." In this episode, they share war stories and shed light on questionable tactics employed by some venture capitalists. From last-minute deal changes to questionable negotiating strategies, Jon and Peter explore scenarios where VCs may not always have the best...

The podcast features Jon Bradshaw and Peter Harris hosting Amy Cook and Ryan Westwood , founders of Fullcast.com , a company specializing in rev ops. They discuss their entrepreneurial journey, including their previous venture, Simplus , which they sold to Infosys for $250 million , and their recent success in closing a $34 million funding round for Fullcast. The conversation covers their backgrou...

Welcome to another episode of Venture Capital podcast , where John Bradshaw  and Peter Harris delve into the intricacies of the startup world. In this episode, the spotlight is on a critical question: "How do VCs measure success?" The hosts explore various dimensions of success in the venture capital realm. Is it all about becoming a billionaire, or is there more to it? The conversation unfolds as...

Welcome to another episode of Venture Capital podcast , where hosts John Bradshaw and Peter Harris delve into the intricacies of the startup world. In this episode, the hosts share their thoughts on a unique strategy to network within the startup ecosystem, emphasizing the importance of delegation for seasoned professionals. They discuss the challenges and benefits of empowering an admin to connec...

Welcome to the Venture Capital podcast with your hosts, Peter Harris from the University Growth Fund and John Bradshaw from Codebase. In today's episode, we delve into the intriguing world of "How to Get into Venture Capital." Peter, the seasoned venture capitalist, and John, offering the founder's perspective, explore the ins and outs of entering the venture capital space. The hosts kick off by d...

Welcome to the Venture Capital Podcast with your hosts, Jon Bradshaw and Peter Harris . In this episode, Jon shares a fascinating story about a founder's experience with a venture capital firm and why the deal didn't go through. The episode is titled "Why Did The VC Pass," shedding light on the intricate dynamics within venture capital firms. Jon, representing the founder's perspective, narrates h...

In this episode of the Venture Capital podcast , Jon Bradshaw and Peter Harris discuss the intricacies of interacting with venture capitalists (VCs) from the perspective of entrepreneurs. The conversation is sparked by a story shared by Peter about an entrepreneur who felt dismissed by a VC during a meeting. The entrepreneur, who was running a successful service business at a scaling point, sought...

In this episode of the "Venture Capital Podcast," hosts Jon Bradshaw from Codebase and Peter Harris from the University Growth Fund discuss the nuances of venture services in the context of startup funding. Bradshaw, with his background as a founder and entrepreneur, and Harris, with his insights from the venture capital (VC) perspective, delve into the pros and cons of venture services. The hosts...

In this episode of the Venture Capital Podcast , hosts Jon and Peter welcome Bubba Page from InfluenceVC , who discusses balancing significant personal life changes, including being a father to eight children, with his professional endeavors in the venture capital realm. Bubba introduces InfluenceVC , a venture capital syndicate he founded, which uniquely integrates social media influencers into t...

Welcome to our second episode of the Venture Capital Podcast featuring special guests. Today, we have the privilege of hosting David and Kendall Frazier from the Frazier Group, a venerable VC firm rooted deep in Utah's investment history. The Frazier Group distinguishes itself as a lifecycle venture fund. Their approach is methodical: begin at the seed stage and, provided the company delivers, the...

Each quarter Carta provides data on startup valuations for Series A+. On this episode and Jon Bradshaw and Peter Harris review the data and compare it to Utah's market and their own experience.  A link to Carta's report can be found here: https://carta.com/blog/first-cut-state-of-private-markets-q2-2023/ Follow Peter Harris Twitter: https://twitter.com/thevcstudent LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.c...

In the latest episode, Peter Harris and Jon Bradshaw embark on a detailed exploration of some of the most pressing questions surrounding venture capital, brought to us by our engaged community. They offer their insights and expertise on the intricate landscape of startup valuations, illuminating a path for budding entrepreneurs and investors alike. Throughout the episode, a few key questions stand...

I'm running low on cash. Now what?  This might be one of the most sincere and frequent questions that Peter and Jon get asked.  In this episode we talk about coping strategies Founders should explore as they attempt and consider raising another round.

In today's episode Jon and Peter talk about the effect of VC Collective on VC Landscape What is a VC collective? Examples: Curql Collective - Met Nick Evens at Fintech MeetUp $90 million in capital deployed Reach over 100 Credit Unions, Credit Union Service Organizations, and League limited partners Black Dragon Capital with Benson Porter & Louis Hernandez Jr. $80M USD assets under current man...

In today's episode Jon and Peter talk about what the current downturn of Tiger Global  Early March it came out that Tiger global investment portfolio *Venture portfolio* is down 33% Even before that Tiger Global has become a laughing stock, or the poster child of venture excess Did they make a mistake? Are they in trouble? Stripe’s recent $6.5B investment marks them down 50% What is Tiger Global?...

In today's episode we ask some pertinent questions regarding SAFEs. What is a SAFE: Simple Agreement for Future Equity? How is it different from a convertible note? Why do investors like YC push SAFES? What are the Pros and cons for VC and for Entrepreneur Why do VCs not want to load rounds?  Whats is your take? Do you agree with us? We read and respond to all of our comments and messages on Insta...

Jon and Peter talk about the hottest topic- SVB Crash. Peter breaks down what led to the crash  We look at how exposed were VCs to Silicon Valley Bank? Jon asks Peter to explain Capital calls, and how most VCs only have 2% on hand each time Silicon Valley bank offered loans to VCs. What will happen moving forward? Will VCs have to increase cash on hand? Are VCs doubling down on prior investments o...