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On non-consensus v. contrarian investing. The goal is not contrarian, the goal is to find something before others believe --> Will Quist of Slow Ventures in action. He and Jason Shuman from Primary Venture Partners join Elizabeth "Beezer" Clarkson and I on Origins pod and debate different approaches to building venture firms. 📷 Listen here: https://lnkd.in/efUJJZMT #OpenLP #OriginsPodcast 

🏆 What does it take to construct a VC firm that stands out in today's competitive market? Not all VCs agree… but that doesn’t mean there’s only one way to win. In the latest episode of the Origins podcast, Notation Capital’s Nicholas Chirls and Sapphire Partners’ Elizabeth "Beezer" Clarkson host two highly respected GPs from very distinct firms: Jason Shuman from Primary Venture Partners and Will Quist from Slow Ventures, who share how their respective firms approach building teams and platforms. Spoiler alert: Their strategies couldn’t be more opposite. At Primary, their Impact team outnumbers investors 2:1, while Slow consists of 3 GPs, and 3 GPs only. But in a surprising twist - they agree on more than one would expect. 🎧Listen to the full ep anywhere you get your podcasts (linked in comments) to dive into:   🌟00:00-Introduction & The Burning Question 🌟09:13-Defining the S Curve 🌟11:06-Positioning Your Firm to Win 🌟15:08-Identifying Winners on Day Zero 🌟18:31-Being Non-Consensus and Right 🌟25:46-What is the Value Add of VCs? 🌟32:43-Setting KPIs 🌟35:36-”You Sell Something” #VentureCapital #OpenLP #OriginsPodcast #Startups

Unlocking the Secrets of Startup Valuations and Term Sheets In the latest episode of the WT3 Podcast, we sit down with venture specialist Sebastian S. to uncover the critical aspects of startup valuations and term sheets in the Web3 space. This clip is packed with invaluable advice for emerging tech founders navigating the complexities of fundraising and equity management. Key Highlights: - Valuations | Understanding how to set realistic valuations and avoid common pitfalls. - Term Sheets | Key provisions in term sheets that every founder should know. - Equity Management | Practical tips for managing your equity and avoiding early dilution. Sebastian also discusses the unique challenges and opportunities of token-based investments and provides actionable strategies for preparing for successful fundraising rounds. Whether you're in the early stages of your startup journey or looking to refine your fundraising strategy, this will provide critical insights to help you secure fair valuations and manage your equity effectively. #startupfunding #venturecapital #emergingtech #web3 HOSTS: Charlie Algar Thomas van den Broek Catch the full episode on YouTube, X, and Spotify. #WT3Podcast

The Let's Grab Coffee Podcast is making a comeback after a year-long hiatus! I'm eager to bring you the latest insights from startup founders, investors, and ecosystem partners. Who would you like to hear from? Let me know in the comments below! #podcast #startup #investors

Great advice from Ned Renzi of Birchmere Ventures, seasoned start-up founder and investor, in this #MasterStrokePodcast. With 20+ startup years under my belt - I particularly love the idea that you'll be more successful if you love the problem you're solving rather than just being in love with your technology. #startups

Successful businesses have a few things in common. One big one is that they set thoughtful, achievable, measurable Key Performance Indicators (KPIs). Particularly if your startup is backed by private capital, and even more particularly if it is scaling quickly, you must set and work against relevant KPIs. Doing so lays a path to manageable growth and shows investors you are able to navigate it. In this episode of the BIP Ventures Extraordinary Pursuits podcast, business and sales performance expert John Thackston from SOAR Performance Group shares what you need to know about KPIs, including: 📍 What metrics to track 📍 How to use KPIs to build a performance snapshot 📍 Why KPIs are critical tools that investors use to gauge a startup's potential This is a great discussion whether you're just getting started or want to check whether you're still on track with measuring what matters. 🎧 https://buff.ly/3xcYxA2 #KPI #KeyPerformanceIndicator #Metrics #Startup #Investment #Podcast #ExtraordinaryPursuits

Mark Buffington recently joined Shiv Narayanan for a conversation on the Private Equity Value Creation podcast. Mark’s interview is packed with value-creation strategies and insights about our approach at BIP Capital and BIP Ventures. Tune in to learn: – Why the concept of permanent capital from a multistage fund might be a better long-term approach to funding a startup – How not all measurements of success are based on the financials, and how that might look different for different companies – How financial engineering might negatively affect a business for long-term thinkers 🎧 Find the episode here.https://buff.ly/4gtF6VA #SaaS #Investment #VentureCapital #Evergreen #Startup

"I always tell my clients: You've simplified something complex in the real world, so why complicate what's supposed to be simple—like communicating it?" In the latest episode of the Innobites podcast by Escala Latam, I shared this and many more insights on how to pitch to investors. We discussed techniques you can 'borrow' from the digital world to make your pitch more engaging, the value of rehearsing, and being prepared for whatever time you’re given to make an impact. If you haven’t watched it yet, find the link in the comments. Thanks again to Roberto Melo and Noemi Flory for the invite and the fun chat we had. #InvestorPitch #Startups

Martin Tobias - Thanks for doing this with me! Very low signal to noise on this episode - That's what you get with multi-exited founders who are willing to share their exit experiences and strategies for success. #exits #venture #venturecapital #ipo #scale #growth #founders #entrepreneurs #founderstories #CEO #mergers #Acquisitions #startups #businesstips

Mark Buffington recently joined Shiv Narayanan for a conversation on the Private Equity Value Creation podcast. Mark’s interview is packed with value-creation strategies and insights about our approach at BIP Ventures and BIP Capital. Tune in to learn: – Why the concept of permanent capital from a multistage fund might be a better long-term approach to funding a startup – How not all measurements of success are based on the financials, and how that might look different for different companies – How financial engineering might negatively affect a business for long-term thinkers 🎧 Find the episode here.https://buff.ly/4gtF6VA #SaaS #Investment #VentureCapital #Evergreen #Startup