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Should you launch an MVP or wait until you build the Final Version? Josh Posamentier of Congruent Ventures shares his views on launching an MVP and the role of sales as a feedback loop in the process. Watch the entire conversation on the Seed to Sequoia Podcast where we discuss high performance sales, raising venture capital, having a clear GTM process and some special tips for Technical Founders to build products their customers love. Full episode available on Youtube and Spotify(Links in Comments) #SeedToSequoia #VentureCapital #Entrepreneurship #ClimateTech #StartupSuccess #SalesStrategy

BOOTSTRAPPED PERSISTENCE: THE KEY TO A SUCCESSFUL EXIT | Melissa Kwan Join Todd Sullivan in a conversation with Melissa Kwan, a 3x bootstrapper and the co-founder and CEO of eWebinar, a top automated webinar platform. Prior to eWebinar, Melissa spent 13 years building three successful companies without venture capital backing. Her last company, Spacio, became the real estate industry's number one open house sign-in solution, helping agents automate lead capture and follow up. Melissa sold Spacio in 2019 to a strategic buyer. After years of struggling to build her company with virtually no resources, our fellow founders will easily relate to Melissa's story, especially those who have not had the benefit of venture capital funding. From eating one meal a day to reduce our personal burn to growing Spacio to over 100,000 users and selling for mid-seven figures. Melissa Kwan gives our listeners a good look into the expectations versus reality of building and exiting a successful SaaS business. Check out the episode on any podcast platform, or use the link 👇 We hope you enjoy the conversation with Melissa! #bootstrapping #foundersjourney #entrepreneurship #sellingabusiness

Want an insider view into what it’s like being an early-stage startup investor? 👀 Listen to the newly launched First Cheque podcast with special guest Jessy Wu from AfterWork Ventures who shares real investor insights with cohosts Maxine Minter from Co Ventures and Cheryl Mack from Aussie Angels. 🚀 Jessy is known for her bold and thought-provoking insights here on LinkedIn and is passionate about supporting early-stage companies. 🌱 🎧 In this episode with Jessy Wu, they discuss: 🎧 ⚖️ Confidence comes from a strong sense of self-worth and being supported by loved ones. 💰 Building a personal brand as a small fund can help differentiate and create a unique value proposition. ⚡ Being a lightning rod for certain conversations can attract attention and align with a fund’s strategy. 💡 Spotting how ideas go from radical to mainstream and the the concept of the "Overton Window" - a theory that maps out the life cycle of ideas. Learn more from these seasoned investors and subscribe to the First Cheque podcast here: https://lnkd.in/gPFc9_v5  #venturecaptial #angelinvesting #angelinvestors #startup #statups #startupfunding #funding #podcast

In Episode 2 of Emerging Capital: The New Light Ventures Podcast, I sat down with LECK Ting Yan 陆霆谚, Managing Partner at TRIVE, a leading early-stage impact investing VC firm in Southeast Asia. With $35M AUM across 21 companies in 6 countries, TRIVE is fueling high-growth tech startups in the region. 🌟 3 Key Takeaways: 1. Proprietary Deal Flow Through Founder Incubation - TRIVE works with startups 6-9 months pre-fundraising to refine products/models and vet founders. 2. Customer-Driven Diligence via Business Network - TRIVE leverages its network for real product validation and customer feedback pre-investment. 3. Liquidity Strategies Beyond Startup Exits - Ty shares insights on lining up secondary buyers given the lack of acquisitions. "You really have to think through how are you going to get liquidity for your investors." Whether you're an entrepreneur, investor, or passionate about startups, this episode offers invaluable perspectives from a seasoned VC shaping innovation in Southeast Asia. 🎧 Listen to the full episode now - link in comments!

Thank you everyone for such a warm reception of turnedVC last week. 🙏  🎥 Episode 2 of turnedVC is rolling in, and it's a VC adventure with more twists and turns than a Shakespearean plotline! 🎭 🌟Meet Michelangelo Valtancoli from Stride.VC 🚀 In this episode, we're spilling the beans on Michelangelo's awesome journey, including: 🎓 Breaking into VC straight out of university. 🎬 Michelangelo's leap from the world of acting to the world of venture capital. 🎙️ The inside scoop on his podcast Chaotica by Michelangelo. 🔐 Discover the secrets to standing out as a venture capital investor. ❤️ Michelangelo's deep-seated passion for collaborating with brilliant and visionary minds. Don't be fashionably late to this party! Check out the grand premiere of Episode 2 and join the adventure brought to you by #turnedVC. 📺 Link to the full episode in the comments. 🙌 #venturecapital #vc #founder #startup #entrepreneur #business #investing #LinkedInPremiere 

In the latest episode of The Product Show, Desi spoke with Eamonn Carey, General Partner at Tera Ventures and former Techstars' MD, discussing the current investment landscape, what he’s looking for in founders, and why he believes we’ll be seeing more successful companies coming from the East. In this episode, you will learn: • About Eamonn's role as a General Partner at Tera Ventures and their strategic focus on the Baltics and Eastern Europe; • The attributes Eamonn looks for in founders; • Guidelines on how to craft an impactful initial pitch; • What an ideal meeting with investors looks like according to Eamonn; • Eamonn's perspective on the responsibility of VCs in potentially creating investment bubbles and causing harm to a sector; • How Eamonn's personal entrepreneurial journey informs his approach to assessing startups and potential deals; • The investment opportunity Eamonn most regrets missing out on. Eamonn's unique perspective combines personal entrepreneurial journey with strategic focus, offering invaluable takeaways. 🔗 down in the comments for the full episode! #investment #startups #opportunity #podcast

Are you an early-stage investor looking to deepen your understanding of change dynamics? Ever thought about how ideas go from radical to mainstream? 🤔 In this latest episode, hosts Cheryl Mack from Aussie Angels & Maxine Minter from Co Ventures sit down with Jessy Wu from AfterWork Ventures to delve into the concept of the "Overton Window," a theory that maps out the life cycle of ideas. 💡 Jessy shares how understanding this window can help you spot innovations that might just be at the tipping point of mainstream adoption. 🎯 Jessy also sheds light on the importance of contrarian thinking in the investing landscape, a must-listen for anyone looking to invest in the next big thing! 🌟 Don't miss out on these deep insights. P.S. If you're keen to explore more, we've got a treasure trove of episodes dedicated to founders, operators, and investors on our Day One Network! 🎧 Episode available from 11-01-2023 👉 Follow the show https://lnkd.in/gPFc9_v5 #founder #founders #startups #investing #angelinvesting #startupinvesting

Episode #304 of The VentureFizz Podcast features Brett Martin, Co-Founder of Kumospace and General Partner at Charge Ventures. You can either listen to the podcast or watch the full video from the link. Kumospace is a venture backed virtual office space platform that provides immersive and interactive virtual spaces for hosting team meetings, and social gatherings.  Charge Ventures is a venture capital firm based in New York that invests in pre-seed / seed early stage tech ventures. In this episode of our podcast, we cover: * A capital fundraising process that he calls FOMO Fundraising. * The story of Sonar Media and lots of lessons learned from building this company. * All the details about Kumospace and how their platform is solving the challenges of remote work, collaboration, and culture. * Brett’s experience as an investor with Charge Ventures, plus the details on what they are targeting for investments. * The difference between figuring product-market fit for enterprise versus consumer products. * And, so much more.  #venturecapital #fundraising #founderstories #founders #entrepreneurship #entrepreneur

Don’t miss the next episode of The Sure Shot Entrepreneur Podcast! Gopi Rangan will sit down with none other than Chris Douvos, the visionary founder of AHOY Capital, and a well-known figure in the venture capital world. 🌟 Chris will unravel some of the secrets of the limited partner world and reveal why he believes that investing is all about optimizing discomfort. 💰✨ Whether you're an aspiring entrepreneur or a seasoned investor, this conversation is bound to inspire and enlighten. Stay tuned! https://lnkd.in/dYYCBt4b #Entrepreneurship #VentureCapital #Startups #LimitedPartners #Investment #PrivateEquity