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𝐄𝐯𝐞𝐫 𝐩𝐮𝐳𝐳𝐥𝐞𝐝 𝐚𝐛𝐨𝐮𝐭 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐫𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐭 𝐭𝐢𝐦𝐞 𝐭𝐨 𝐬𝐞𝐞𝐤 𝐯𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐞 𝐜𝐚𝐩𝐢𝐭𝐚𝐥 𝐨𝐫 𝐡𝐨𝐰 𝐭𝐨 𝐧𝐚𝐯𝐢𝐠𝐚𝐭𝐞 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐩𝐥𝐞𝐱𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐞𝐬 𝐨𝐟 𝐕𝐂 𝐟𝐮𝐧𝐝𝐢𝐧𝐠? Many founders struggle with understanding the intricacies of venture capital, often questioning when it's beneficial to raise funds and when it's not. Listening to the latest podcast clip featuring Dan Bowyer, a seasoned venture capitalist with a founder's heart, can illuminate these mysteries. Dan's commitment to changing the VC landscape by educating and guiding founders through his experiences offers invaluable insights. By tuning into the podcast or exploring Dan Bowyer's LinkedIn profile, where he shares 3-4 insightful pieces weekly, founders can gain clarity on the venture capital process, learn to discern the right time for fundraising, and avoid common pitfalls, empowering them to make informed decisions for their startup's future. Don't miss out on this opportunity to learn from one of the best in the business. Check out the podcast clip now and follow Dan Bowyer on LinkedIn for regular wisdom on venture capital. 𝐒𝐭𝐚𝐲 𝐭𝐮𝐧𝐞𝐝 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐟𝐮𝐥𝐥 𝐩𝐨𝐬𝐭-𝐩𝐫𝐨𝐝𝐮𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐫𝐞𝐥𝐞𝐚𝐬𝐞 𝐛𝐲 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐞𝐧𝐝 𝐨𝐟 𝐭𝐡𝐢𝐬 𝐰𝐞𝐞𝐤. Dive deep into the world of VC with Dan Bowyer and navigate your startup to success. #venturecapital #deeptech #biotech #founders #startup

Worth the listen: Kaitlyn DeBernardo (Next Coast Ventures) and Aaron Perman (S3 Ventures) join Jason Scharf on Austin Next to give their take on how the tech ecosystem in Austin compares to other markets. 31:44 – a shallow talent pool of deeply technical talent and a play-harder-than-grind mentality are two things that could hold Austin back 35:40 – #WFH is a hindrance to ambitious people seeing and feeding off each other 36:50 – the friendly tech environment and the 30-40 years of tech talent in Austin have built a stronger foundation than other Tier 2 (or “hot”) markets just starting to pop up 45:07 – Could digital health be the next vertical frontier in Austin? Listen here: https://lnkd.in/g6tB6brs

- How do you know that your startup is too early for VC money? - You find yourself paying investors to get a meeting with them Learn how to build and show traction without capital. Investors will find you.

The era of raising VC funding just by showing a few slides with an idea and nice buzzwords is over. Investors are now looking for very clear evidence of product-market fit and sustainable growth. Showing this type of evidence is easier said than done. So I had a very insightful conversation with my friend Jessica Deckinger, on the topic of product development, raising funds, and achieving sustainable growth. Jessica is an Operating Partner at Clearhaven Partners, a  dedicated software and technology-focused private equity firm based in Boston. She is also the CEO at Mint Marketing and sits on the board of various other tech companies. She is a senior executive with more than 25 years of experience across integrated brand marketing, product, digital strategy, insights and analytics, finance and operations. She is been there,done that, and now she helps other companies get further and succeed. What does it take to succeed today in Tech? How can a startup find and show evidence of product market fit and sustainable growth? What are investors looking for? How can startups improve the customer journey? These are only some of the topics we talked about during this episode. If you are in startup land, you can’t miss this one. Enjoy!

Communications at its core is getting the right people know about you, and making sure they see you in your best light. So at it's simplest, go to where your audience is and communicate who you are clearly and compellingly. At the early stages of a startup, investors are usually a high priority target audience, and they often look at things like databases on private companies for information about you. The tops ones are: PitchBook Data Crunchbase Dealroom.co AngelList CB Insights Updating these is an easy win for startups without a lot of money to start gaining awareness with target audiences and even to get inbound investor interest. Always make sure your messaging is clear and consistent and the information is importantly correct! And the best part is, it's free 🙌 #communications #startups #deeptech #investment #fundraisingstrategy

Joyance Partners: Transforming lives through Breakthrough Tech Investments 🚀 🌐 From the latest in genetics and VR to global market insights, Joyance isn't just about cool tech; it's about creating real-world impact. Their unique investment checklist ensures that every venture is innovative and enhances daily experiences. 🌍 With a global footprint across the US and Europe, Joyance offers diverse and exciting opportunities for investors. Their portfolio showcases a history of meaningful contributions, building trust, and demonstrating expertise in the field. 🔑 Mike Edelhart, Managing Partner, highlights the importance of timing, innovation, team strength, and alignment with investor vision in the competitive startup landscape. Joyance's preference for startups with global scalability reflects a trend toward international investment appeal. 🔗 Watch the full interview here: https://lnkd.in/edk6FmCB 📅 Join us this Friday for an in-depth read on how Joyance Partners is shaping the future of investing with a blend of technology, human experience, and a commitment to long-term growth. #VentureCapital #BusinessStrategy #Crowdfunding #InvestmentOpportunities #StartupFunding

🚀Introducing BeHuman Capital 🚀 HAPPY NEW YEAR!! After 9 months of dedicated effort and strategic planning, I am thrilled to unveil my latest venture - BeHuman Capital. This isn't just another fund; it's a revolutionary approach to venture capital, meticulously crafted to redefine the landscape of startup growth and scalability. BeHuman Capital emerges from a simple yet profound realization: true success in the startup world requires more than just financial investment. It demands a synergy of capital, talent, and strategic insight. That's precisely what we offer. Our mission at BeHuman Capital is twofold: 1. Empowering Startup Founders: We're not just investors; we're partners in your journey. Alongside funding, we provide critical executive, engineering, and product development expertise, ensuring that your brilliant ideas are matched with the seasoned talent needed to bring them to life. 2. Elevating VC Partnerships: We understand the challenges VC partners face in scaling their existing portfolio companies. BeHuman Capital is designed to be a catalyst in this process, offering the strategic and human resources necessary to accelerate growth and maximize potential. This journey of creating BeHuman Capital has been an extraordinary blend of my 20+ years of experience in building tech giants like Office 365, Amazon Prime Video, LinkedIn Learning, and Visible. I believe in the power of human-driven innovation, and with BeHuman Capital, we're set to make a significant impact. To all budding entrepreneurs and fellow VC partners: Let's embark on this exciting journey together. Here's to turning visionary ideas into reality! #VentureCapital #StartupGrowth #Innovation #BeHumanCapital 🌟

Below is my conversation with Jason Calacanis.  We discuss how Jason returned 4,000x ($25K into $100MM) on a single investment and How Sequoia Capital, Andreessen Horowitz, and Y-Combinator compete in a hypercompetitive market. Jason Calacanis: How Jason returned 4,000X ($25K into $100MM) on a Single Investment | Episode 14 “I can tell you the Sequoia team is very competitive. Every time I go by that office, people are talking about the transition. The last two or three times I was there, Doug Leone was in the office. You know, he's retired? I don't know if that's correct because I see him there. People like Bill Gurley, he's retired? Every time I see him, he's talking to startups and he's on the boards of all these companies. Vinod Khosla is in his seventies and he's in meetings.” Special thank you to Ramzi Samara for facilitating and our amazing sponsor Tactyc. Please find links to the episode in the comments. (00:00) Episode Preview (01:15) Fundraising for LAUNCH and LP investing experience (02:10) Sequoia’s investments in Twitter and Zynga (03:12) Being Sequoia’s first venture scout and earning 50% carry (04:28) Venture wealth bombs (08:06) Jason’s 4,000x investment in Uber (09:44) Loyalty in venture (10:07) Investing in Superhuman (13:15) How Jason got a 200x on an AngelList syndicate deal (14:20) Episode Sponsor (14:59) Unlocking value through secondaries (15:41) Qualities of top managers (16:23) Jason’s current fund (17:21) Aligning incentives through a GP commitment (20:54) Sourcing deals through Syndicate investments (23:56) The importance of social proof (25:04) Dealflow is destiny (28:23) The importance of ownership (29:51) Sharp elbows in Series A and beyond (31:28) Jason’s current portfolio construction (32:29) YCs impact on venture (34:05) Playing for carry, the importance of a techstack and the myth of work life balance (36:19) Venture is a competition (37:06) Why early stage venture is not zero-sum #OpenLP  Turpentine Erik Torenberg

Startup life's asymmetries DEFY your rational mind. Every time. 🙃 In the last month, I witnessed an investee company report an insane jump in revenue. Another close £2m in a single investment. Both in the last year or so got very close to the brink. You just can never tell when time clicks. It can just be completely non-linear. I got asked "what's the catch". In both cases: - Exceptional Founder. 🏋♀️ - Great, unique tech. ⚛ - Right event at the right time. 🕑 Sometimes you just "gotta believe". #deeptech #familyoffices #limitedpartners #venturecapital #angelinvesting - - - I'm a soloVC building my fund & community in public. 📢 On a mission to build a new kind of tech-driven VC firm at the intersection of Venture, Science and Community 👩🔬 👨💻 👫 💹 ❤️ & Follow+ to keep up with the journey 🛣️