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Investor Connect 808: Empowering Diversity in Venture Capital

On this episode of Investor Connect, Hall welcomes Alex Chompff, Co-founder and Executive Director of and Lead General Partner of . Located in California, Minerva Fund is an active early-stage venture capital firm that invests in women and…

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Industry Analysis for Market Research

Industry Analysis for Market Research Hello, this is Hall T. Martin with the Startup Funding Espresso — your daily shot of startup funding and investing. In researching a market for your startup it’s important to analyze the overall industry….

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Primary vs Secondary Market Research

Primary vs Secondary Market Research Hello, this is Hall T. Martin with the Startup Funding Espresso — your daily shot of startup funding and investing. Market research falls into two categories:  Primary and Secondary research Primary market…

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Investor Connect – 803 – Chris Ball of Hoxton Capital

  On this episode of Investor Connect, Hall welcomes Chris Ball, Co-Founder and Managing Partner at Hoxton Capital. Based in Dubai, Hoxton Capital is a global wealth management firm specializing in expatriate financial planning. The firm…

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How to Raise Funding: Serving Up Success| Episode 27

On this episode of Investor Connect, Hall T. Martin has an engaging conversation with Paul, the founder of a pioneering AI-driven platform designed specifically for the restaurant industry. Paul shares his unique journey into tech after a promising…

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Shaping Funding in MedTech: Insights from Industry Insiders webinar Part. III

  On this episode of Investor Connect, we wrap up our three-part series on the evolving funding landscape for MedTech companies with a rich and insightful discussion featuring a distinguished panel of guests, including Paul Janeski,…

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Startup Funding Espresso – Sources of Grant Funding

Sources of Grant Funding Hello, this is Hall T. Martin with the Startup Funding Espresso — your daily shot of startup funding and investing. There are numerous sources to search for grants. Here’s a list of sites to consider for your grant: –…

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Investor Connect – 803 – Jed Ng of AngelSchool.vc

On this episode of Investor Connect, Hall welcomes Jed Ng, the founder of AngelSchool.vc.   AngelSchool.vc is a global accelerator for angel investors, providing training and support for emerging venture investors. The program guides participants…

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Startup Funding Espresso – Key Questions for Succession Planning

Key Questions for Succession Planning Hello, this is Hall T. Martin with the Startup Funding Espresso — your daily shot of startup funding and investing. Succession planning is a key part of running a family office. Here are some key questions to…

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Startup Funding Espresso – Building Trust With Data

Building Trust With Data Hello, this is Hall T. Martin with the Startup Funding Espresso — your daily shot of startup funding and investing. In building a data business you’ll need to establish confidence in the data you are collecting and using….

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Startup Funding Espresso – Key Factors in Building a Data Business

Key Factors in Building a Data Business Hello, this is Hall T. Martin with the Startup Funding Espresso — your daily shot of startup funding and investing. In building a data business here are some key factors to focus on: Provide high quality data…

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Startup Funding Espresso – Using Data To Increase Sales

Using Data To Increase Sales Hello, this is Hall T. Martin with the Startup Funding Espresso — your daily shot of startup funding and investing. The market for data continues to grow providing an opportunity for startups to increase revenue by…

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Startup Funding Espresso – Data as a Service Business Model

Data as a Service Business Model Hello, this is Hall T. Martin with the Startup Funding Espresso — your daily shot of startup funding and investing. Data as a service provides data both internally and externally to improve the functioning of the…

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Investor Connect – How to Raise Funding 21

In this episode of Investor Connect, Hall T. Martin explores the challenges and strategies of fundraising in the diagnostics sector. The guest discusses engaging investors from the Middle East, highlighting the need for investor understanding of the…

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Startup Funding Espresso – Five Business Models for Linked Data

Five Business Models for Linked Data Hello, this is Hall T. Martin with the Startup Funding Espresso — your daily shot of startup funding and investing. Linked data is structured data that is linked to other data making it more useful for searches…

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Startup Funding Espresso – Data-Driven Business Applications

Data-Driven Business Applications Hello, this is Hall T. Martin with the Startup Funding Espresso — your daily shot of startup funding and investing. Companies are growing their business using data to drive applications. Here’s a list of…

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Startup Funding Espresso – Data-Driven Business Models

Data-Driven Business Models Hello, this is Hall T. Martin with the Startup Funding Espresso — your daily shot of startup funding and investing. A data-driven business uses data to drive business decisions and processes. A data-driven business model…

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Startup Funding Espresso – Business Model Examples for Data

Business Model Examples for Data Hello, this is Hall T. Martin with the Startup Funding Espresso — your daily shot of startup funding and investing. There are several business models used for monetizing data. Here are some of the more commonly used…

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Startup Funding Espresso – Building a Data-Driven Business Model

Building a Data-Driven Business Model Hello, this is Hall T. Martin with the Startup Funding Espresso — your daily shot of startup funding and investing. A data-driven business model can accomplish a number of goals such as increasing brand…

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Startup Funding Espresso – Modern Data Stack

Modern Data Stack Hello, this is Hall T. Martin with the Startup Funding Espresso — your daily shot of startup funding and investing. The modern data stack is the term for the tools used by tech companies to analyze and integrate data. It’s…

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Investor Connect – How to Raise Funding 20

In this episode of Investor Connect, Hall T. Martin engages with Marie Wise, Chief Innovation and Partner of WiGL, to explore the company’s journey in wireless power and their shift towards saltwater-generated power batteries. Marie discusses the…

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Startup Funding Espresso – Internal Monetization of Data

Internal Monetization of Data Hello, this is Hall T. Martin with the Startup Funding Espresso — your daily shot of startup funding and investing. In addition to selling your data to other companies, startups can monetize their own data internally….

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Startup Funding Espresso – Data Monetization Requirements

Data Monetization Requirements Hello, this is Hall T. Martin with the Startup Funding Espresso — your daily shot of startup funding and investing. Monetizing data requires several key components. Here’s a list of components needed to monetize your…

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Startup Funding Espresso – Data Business Models

Data Business Models Hello, this is Hall T. Martin with the Startup Funding Espresso — your daily shot of startup funding and investing. There are several ways to approach data monetization. Here are four approaches to consider for your data: Basic…

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Startup Funding Espresso – Data Strategy

Data Strategy Hello, this is Hall T. Martin with the Startup Funding Espresso — your daily shot of startup funding and investing. In monetizing data for your startup, you’ll need a data strategy. Here are the key components of a data strategy:…

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Startup Funding Espresso – Why Monetize Data

Why Monetize Data Hello, this is Hall T. Martin with the Startup Funding Espresso — your daily shot of startup funding and investing. Data brings another dimension to the startup in product, market size, and revenue. Here are some reasons why you…

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Investor Connect – 796 – Kirk Otis of Keiretsu Forum – North Texas

On this episode of Investor Connect, Hall welcomes Kirk Otis, President of Keiretsu Forum – North Texas. Located in Plano, Texas, Keiretsu Forum is a global investment community that brings together accredited private equity investors, venture…

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Startup Funding Espresso – How To Monetize Your Data

How To Monetize Your Data Hello, this is Hall T. Martin with the Startup Funding Espresso — your daily shot of startup funding and investing. There are several business models for monetizing data. Consider these models for your startup: Mining your…

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Startup Funding Espresso – Type of Data Analytics

Type of Data Analytics Hello, this is Hall T. Martin with the Startup Funding Espresso — your daily shot of startup funding and investing. Finding data to monetize comes in steps and stages. Each step leads to a more detailed understanding of what…

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Startup Funding Espresso – Data Monetization Models

Data Monetization Models Hello, this is Hall T. Martin with the Startup Funding Espresso — your daily shot of startup funding and investing. There are several data monetization models for startups  Sources of data come from a large network of…

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Startup Funding Espresso – What Is a Data Strategy and Why Is It Important

What Is a Data Strategy and Why Is It Important Hello, this is Hall T. Martin with the Startup Funding Espresso — your daily shot of startup funding and investing. A data strategy is a comprehensive plan to use data to drive business decisions. You…

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Investor Connect – 795 – Brian Cain of Keiretsu Forum

On this episode of Investor Connect, Hall welcomes Brian Cain, President Keiretsu, Philadelphia Chapter. Based in Philadelphia and Jacksonville, Keiretsu Forum is a global network of angel investors, venture capitalists, and business leaders focused…

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Startup Funding Espresso – UX Design

UX Design Hello, this is Hall T. Martin with the Startup Funding Espresso — your daily shot of startup funding and investing. UX design provides the experience the user encounters when using a product. This is different from the user interface which…

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Startup Funding Espresso – Product Engagement Metrics

Product Engagement Metrics Hello, this is Hall T. Martin with the Startup Funding Espresso — your daily shot of startup funding and investing. Product engagement is a key metric to track as it can predict revenue growth and churn rates.  To…

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Startup Funding Espresso – Product Data

Product Data Hello, this is Hall T. Martin with the Startup Funding Espresso — your daily shot of startup funding and investing. Product data refers to the data about a particular product or generated by that product.  This is separate from…

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Startup Funding Espresso – Pre-Seed Product Work

Pre-Seed Product Work Hello, this is Hall T. Martin with the Startup Funding Espresso — your daily shot of startup funding and investing. In the early stages of the startup before the product is designed and launched, there’s product management…

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Startup Funding Espresso – Gamification For Your Product

Gamification For Your Product Hello, this is Hall T. Martin with the Startup Funding Espresso — your daily shot of startup funding and investing. Gamification is adding game techniques in a software product to increase user engagement. The content…

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Startup Funding Espresso – Product Management Best Practices

Product Management Best Practices Hello, this is Hall T. Martin with the Startup Funding Espresso — your daily shot of startup funding and investing. Product management is an ongoing process of analyzing the market and monitoring customer needs. Here…

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Investor Connect – 794 – Barry Etra of Keiretsu Forum

On this episode of Investor Connect, Hall welcomes Barry Etra, President of Keiretsu Forum, headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia, USA. Keiretsu Forum is a global investment community of accredited private equity angel investors, venture capitalists, and…

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Startup Funding Espresso – Product Experience Best Practices

Product Experience Best Practices Hello, this is Hall T. Martin with the Startup Funding Espresso — your daily shot of startup funding and investing. Product experience is the customer’s journey with the product from adoption to trial to ongoing…

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Startup Funding Espresso – Product Differentiation Features

Product Differentiation Features Hello, this is Hall T. Martin with the Startup Funding Espresso — your daily shot of startup funding and investing. In product development, there are several types of features. These include basic requirements, nice…

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Startup Funding Espresso – Product Adoption Steps

Product Adoption Steps Hello, this is Hall T. Martin with the Startup Funding Espresso — your daily shot of startup funding and investing. Product adoption is the process of increasing the customer’s awareness of the product so they try and then…

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Startup Funding Espresso – Before Product Development

Before Product Development Hello, this is Hall T. Martin with the Startup Funding Espresso — your daily shot of startup funding and investing. To ensure you are developing the right product for your target customer ask these questions first: What are…

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Startup Funding Espresso – Product Research Practices

Product Research Practices Hello, this is Hall T. Martin with the Startup Funding Espresso — your daily shot of startup funding and investing. Most founders talk to ten or twenty prospective customers and then start building their product.  It…

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Startup Funding Espresso – Product Lifecycle Management

Product Lifecycle Management Hello, this is Hall T. Martin with the Startup Funding Espresso — your daily shot of startup funding and investing. The product goes through various stages over the life of the product. So the role of the product manager…

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Startup Funding Espresso – Product Challenges

Product Challenges Hello, this is Hall T. Martin with the Startup Funding Espresso — your daily shot of startup funding and investing. There are many challenges in developing, launching and maintaining a product.  Here’s a list of challenges…

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Startup Funding Espresso – More MVP Mistakes

MVP Mistakes Hello, this is Hall T. Martin with the Startup Funding Espresso — your daily shot of startup funding and investing. In starting a business there comes the time to build the minimum viable product. The most common mistake is planning a…

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Startup Funding Espresso – Minimize the MVP

Minimize the MVP Hello, this is Hall T. Martin with the Startup Funding Espresso — your daily shot of startup funding and investing. Many founders brainstorm a grand vision for their product. While vision is a must have, realize you’ll need to…

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Startup Funding Espresso – What Is Product Management

What Is Product Management Hello, this is Hall T. Martin with the Startup Funding Espresso — your daily shot of startup funding and investing. Product management drives the development, launch, and ongoing support of the product. Here’s a list of…

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Investor Connect – How to Raise Funding 18

In this episode of Investor Connect, Hall T. Martin discusses the challenges of fundraising with guest Scott. Scott shares his struggles in closing deals for his startup, highlighting the common issues of finding a lead investor and facing shifting…

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Startup Funding Espresso – Product Roadmap

Product Roadmap Hello, this is Hall T. Martin with the Startup Funding Espresso — your daily shot of startup funding and investing. The product roadmap lays out the vision of the product at a high level. It shows where the product is going and what…

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Startup Funding Espresso – Product Management Tools

Product Management Tools Hello, this is Hall T. Martin with the Startup Funding Espresso — your daily shot of startup funding and investing. Product management requires many skills and tasks to complete. There are tools that help accomplish these…

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Startup Funding Espresso – Product Management Skills

Product Management Skills Hello, this is Hall T. Martin with the Startup Funding Espresso — your daily shot of startup funding and investing. Product management requires several skills to succeed. Here’s a list of skills to consider: Communication…

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Startup Funding Espresso – Product Management in the Launch

Product Management in the Launch Hello, this is Hall T. Martin with the Startup Funding Espresso — your daily shot of startup funding and investing. The product manager plays a key role in the launch of the product. Before the launch the product…

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Startup Funding Espresso – What Is a Certified Fraud Examiner

What Is a Certified Fraud Examiner Hello, this is Hall T. Martin with the Startup Funding Espresso — your daily shot of startup funding and investing. A certified fraud examiner (CFE) is a professional with credentials in fraud detection, deterrence,…

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Investor Connect – How to Raise Funding 17

How to Raise Funding 17   In this episode, host Hall T. Martin engages with Sherry, a seasoned professional supporting startup fundraising efforts in Austin, Texas. Sherry shares her background working with Elemental Accelerator and Green Biz,…

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Startup Funding Espresso – How To Recover From a Bad Investment

How To Recover From a Bad Investment Hello, this is Hall T. Martin with the Startup Funding Espresso — your daily shot of startup funding and investing. If you invest long enough you’ll make a bad investment. Here are some causes for a bad…

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Startup Funding Espresso – How To Manage Retaliation

How To Manage Retaliation Hello, this is Hall T. Martin with the Startup Funding Espresso — your daily shot of startup funding and investing. Retaliation is when a manager takes adverse actions against a whistleblower. This could be in the form of…

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Startup Funding Espresso – How To Keep Your Job After Whistleblowing

How To Keep Your Job After Whistleblowing Hello, this is Hall T. Martin with the Startup Funding Espresso — your daily shot of startup funding and investing. Keeping your job after whistleblowing can be a challenge.  Consider these steps to…

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Startup Funding Espresso – Best Practices for Whistleblowers

Best Practices for Whistleblowers Hello, this is Hall T. Martin with the Startup Funding Espresso — your daily shot of startup funding and investing. Many people have become whistleblowers. Here’s a list of best practices based on their experience:…

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Investor Connect – 793 – Malkiat Judge of Roots Funding Inc.

On this episode of Investor Connect, Hall welcomes Malkiat Judge, CEO and Founder of Roots Funding Inc, based in Toronto, Ontario, Canada.   Malkiat Judge leads Roots Funding Inc with over 20 years of experience in the financial and technology…

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Startup Funding Espresso – What You Should Know About Whistleblowing

What You Should Know About Whistleblowing Hello, this is Hall T. Martin with the Startup Funding Espresso — your daily shot of startup funding and investing. Whistleblowers provide information to the authorities to help stop fraud. Here’s what you…

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Startup Funding Espresso – How To Report Fraud

How To Report Fraud Hello, this is Hall T. Martin with the Startup Funding Espresso — your daily shot of startup funding and investing. Fraud sometimes arises in the startup world. Here’s how to report fraud should it happen to you. If you discover…

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Startup Funding Espresso – How Do Whistleblower Laws Protect You

How Do Whistleblower Laws Protect You Hello, this is Hall T. Martin with the Startup Funding Espresso — your daily shot of startup funding and investing. Whistleblower laws protect those who report fraud, waste, and abuse to the authorities. Here’s…

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Startup Funding Espresso – Filing a Complaint With the SEC

Filing a Complaint With the SEC Hello, this is Hall T. Martin with the Startup Funding Espresso — your daily shot of startup funding and investing. The Securities and Exchange Commission or SEC oversees the securities industry in the US. Here’s a…

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Startup Funding Espresso – Claiming Whistleblower Status

Claiming Whistleblower Status Hello, this is Hall T. Martin with the Startup Funding Espresso — your daily shot of startup funding and investing. There are three Whistleblower programs, False Claims, SEC Whistleblower, and IRS Whistleblower. One can…

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Investor Connect – 792 – Gale Wilkinson of VITALIZE VC

On this episode of Investor Connect, Hall welcomes Gale Wilkinson, Managing Partner at VITALIZE Venture Capital located in Chicago, IL. VITALIZE is an early-stage VC firm founded in 2018 by Gale Wilkinson. Fund 1, with a total capital of $16.3M, is…

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Startup Funding Espresso – Team by Stage of Funding

Team by Stage of Funding Hello, this is Hall T. Martin with the Startup Funding Espresso — your daily shot of startup funding and investing. At each stage of funding the startup will need a team to accomplish the goals. Here’s the team…

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Startup Funding Espresso – Success Rate by Stage of Funding

Success Rate by Stage of Funding Hello, this is Hall T. Martin with the Startup Funding Espresso — your daily shot of startup funding and investing. The success rate of startups declines as one moves from seed to Series A and so forth. Success is…

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Startup Funding Espresso – Primary Work by Stage of Funding

Primary Work by Stage of Funding Hello, this is Hall T. Martin with the Startup Funding Espresso — your daily shot of startup funding and investing. At each stage of funding the startup team takes on a new set of tasks. Here’s the primary work at…

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Startup Funding Espresso – Investors by Stage of Funding

Investors by Stage of Funding Hello, this is Hall T. Martin with the Startup Funding Espresso — your daily shot of startup funding and investing. Each stage of funding brings a different set of investors. Here’s a list of investors to pursue by…

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Startup Funding Espresso – Boards and Advisors by Stage of Funding

Boards and Advisors by Stage of Funding Hello, this is Hall T. Martin with the Startup Funding Espresso — your daily shot of startup funding and investing. Each stage of funding brings a different set of advisors and board members. Here’s a list of…

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Investor Connect – How to Raise Funding 16

In this episode, Hall T. Martin engages with Cheryl from Torgan to explore effective fundraising strategies for startups. Torgan, part of the Keiretsu program, specializes in investor relations and introductions, with a focus on the life sciences…

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Startup Funding Espresso – Financial Work by Stage of Funding

Financial Work by Stage of Funding Hello, this is Hall T. Martin with the Startup Funding Espresso — your daily shot of startup funding and investing. Each stage of funding requires financial work to be done by the startup. Here’s a list of…

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Startup Funding Espresso – Valuations by Stage of Funding

Valuations by Stage of Funding Hello, this is Hall T. Martin with the Startup Funding Espresso — your daily shot of startup funding and investing. At each stage of funding there’s a valuation range for the startup. This changes over time with…

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Startup Funding Espresso – Fundraise Amount by Stage of Funding

Fundraise Amount by Stage of Funding Hello, this is Hall T. Martin with the Startup Funding Espresso — your daily shot of startup funding and investing. At each stage of funding there’s a standard amount to raise. Here are the fundraise amounts by…

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Startup Funding Espresso – Product Work by Stage of Funding

Product Work by Stage of Funding Hello, this is Hall T. Martin with the Startup Funding Espresso — your daily shot of startup funding and investing. The founder works on the product throughout the life of the business. Here’s the product work to be…

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Startup Funding Espresso – Purpose of Family and Friends Funding

Purpose of Family and Friends Funding Hello, this is Hall T. Martin with the Startup Funding Espresso — your daily shot of startup funding and investing. Family and friend’s funding is often used to start a business. Here are some key uses of funding…

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Investor Connect – How to Raise Funding 15

In this episode of Investor Connect: How to Raise Funding, Hall T. Martin explores the mission of Juggle Apps with founder John, tackling the pressing issue of social isolation. Juggle Apps aims to combat this challenge by fostering connections in a…

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Startup Funding Espresso – Stages of Funding for Startups

Stages of Funding for Startups Hello, this is Hall T. Martin with the Startup Funding Espresso — your daily shot of startup funding and investing. Startups go through a series of stages from launch to growth to scale. Each stage brings funding to the…

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Startup Funding Espresso – What Is a Whistleblower?

What is a whistleblower? Hello, this is Hall T. Martin with the Startup Funding Espresso — your daily shot of startup funding and investing. Internal fraud is often caught by an employee. The employee who sounds the alarm is called a whistle-blower….

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Startup Funding Espresso – More Ways To Prevent Fraud in a Startup

More Ways To Prevent Fraud in a Startup Hello, this is Hall T. Martin with the Startup Funding Espresso — your daily shot of startup funding and investing. There are several types of online fraud. Here is a list of attacks to watch out for: Bots –…

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Startup Funding Espresso – How To Avoid Fraud

How To Avoid Fraud Hello, this is Hall T. Martin with the Startup Funding Espresso — your daily shot of startup funding and investing. Fraud can be costly to a startup. Take these steps to avoid fraud in your business. Separate accounting duties –…

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Startup Funding Espresso – Types of Financial Fraud

Types of Financial Fraud Hello, this is Hall T. Martin with the Startup Funding Espresso — your daily shot of startup funding and investing. There are several types of financial fraud related to startups in the investment industry. Here’s a list to…

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Investor Connect – How to Raise Funding 14

In this Investor Connect episode, Hall T. Martin explores a medical device startup’s journey with Marcus, a visionary founder. Marcus, a medical school graduate, envisions a handheld device for diagnosing eye conditions, aiming to enhance at-home…

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Startup Funding Espresso – External Sources of Fraud

External Sources of Fraud Hello, this is Hall T. Martin with the Startup Funding Espresso — your daily shot of startup funding and investing. There are several sources of fraud from outside a business. External sources of fraud pretend to be someone…

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Startup Funding Espresso – Internal Sources of Fraud

Internal Sources of Fraud Hello, this is Hall T. Martin with the Startup Funding Espresso — your daily shot of startup funding and investing. There are several sources of fraud within a business. Here’s a list of internal sources to review:…

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Startup Funding Espresso – Red Flags Indicating Fraud

Red Flags Indicating Fraud Hello, this is Hall T. Martin with the Startup Funding Espresso — your daily shot of startup funding and investing. Most fraud in businesses comes from employees and the management team. Here’s a list of employee red…

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Startup Funding Espresso – What Is Fraud?

What Is Fraud? Hello, this is Hall T. Martin with the Startup Funding Espresso — your daily shot of startup funding and investing. Fraud is officially defined as  “The use of one’s occupation for personal enrichment through the deliberate…

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Startup Funding Espresso – How Does Chapter 13 Bankruptcy Work?

How Does Chapter 13 Bankruptcy Work? Hello, this is Hall T. Martin with the Startup Funding Espresso — your daily shot of startup funding and investing. Chapter 13  bankruptcy reorganizes the debt and sets up a payment plan. The debtor can keep…

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Investor Connect – 791 – Ronan O’Hagan of Bectas Therapeutics Inc.

On this episode of Investor Connect, Hall T. Martin welcomes Ronan O’Hagan, President & CEO of Bectas Therapeutics Inc., a groundbreaking biotech company focused on revolutionizing precision oncology. Based in [City, State/Country], Bectas…

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Startup Funding Espresso – How Does Chapter 11 Bankruptcy Work?

How Does Chapter 11 Bankruptcy Work? Hello, this is Hall T. Martin with the Startup Funding Espresso — your daily shot of startup funding and investing. Chapter 11  bankruptcy reorganizes the company and sets up a debt repayment plan. Here is…

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Startup Funding Espresso – How Does Chapter 7 Bankruptcy Work?

How Does Chapter 7 Bankruptcy Work? Hello, this is Hall T. Martin with the Startup Funding Espresso — your daily shot of startup funding and investing. Chapter 7 bankruptcy liquidates the company. Here is how Chapter 7 works: When a company goes into…

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Startup Funding Espresso — What is Bankruptcy?

What is Bankruptcy? Hello, this is Hall T. Martin with the Startup Funding Espresso — your daily shot of startup funding and investing. Business bankruptcy is meant to protect the personal assets of the owners of a firm. It gives your company a fresh…

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Startup Funding Espresso – Steps to Shutting Down a Startup

Steps to Shutting Down a Startup Hello, this is Hall T. Martin with the Startup Funding Espresso — your daily shot of startup funding and investing. There are several steps to shutting down a startup. Here’s a list of key steps to follow: Pay what…

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Startup Funding Espresso – Preparing To Shut Down a Startup

Preparing To Shut Down a Startup Hello, this is Hall T. Martin with the Startup Funding Espresso — your daily shot of startup funding and investing. Sometimes the startup you launched does not make it and must be shut down. In shutting down a startup…

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Investor Connect – How to Raise Funding 13

In this episode of Investor Connect, Hall T. Martin engages in a lively discussion with a seasoned entrepreneur in the tech industry. We discuss the groundbreaking opportunity for a product: a system interpreting brain responses for diagnostic…

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Startup Funding Espresso – Shutting Down a Startup

Shutting Down a Startup Hello, this is Hall T. Martin with the Startup Funding Espresso — your daily shot of startup funding and investing. Not all startups succeed. For those that don’t, there may come a time to shut it down. Here are some key…

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Startup Funding Espresso – Best Practices for Building a Company Culture

Best Practices for Building a Company Culture Hello, this is Hall T. Martin with the Startup Funding Espresso — your daily shot of startup funding and investing. In building your company culture consider these best practices: Measure your company…

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Startup Funding Espresso – How To Foster Your Company Culture

How To Foster Your Company Culture Hello, this is Hall T. Martin with the Startup Funding Espresso — your daily shot of startup funding and investing. A good company culture takes time and effort to build. Here are some steps to build out your…

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