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Investor Perspectives: Impact Investing in a Post-COVID World – Primary Trends and What Makes for a Successful Company

This is Investor Perspectives. I’m the host of Investor Connect, Hall T. Martin, where we connect startups and investors for funding. In our new Investor Perspectives series entitled “Impact Investing in a post-COVID World”, you’ll hear about…

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Investor Connect – 655 – SC Moatti of Mighty Capital

On this episode of Investor Connect, Hall welcomes SC Moatti, Managing Partner at Mighty Capital. Headquartered in San Francisco, California, Mighty Capital is an early-growth Silicon Valley venture capital firm. They deliver exceptional returns by…

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Startup Funding Espresso — Where to Focus Your Startup Ecosystem

Where to Focus Your Startup Ecosystem Hello, this is Hall T. Martin with the Startup Funding Espresso — your daily shot of startup funding and investing. In building your startup ecosystem, focus on the strengths of the community. Interview the local…

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Investor Connect – 654 – Zacary Sherman of cielo24 inc.

On this episode of Investor Connect, Hall welcomes Zacary Sherman, Director of Strategy and Business Development at cielo24. Headquartered in Santa Barbara, California, cielo24 has blended the best of human intelligence with AI technology to create…

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Startup Funding Espresso — How to Build Out a Startup Ecosystem

How to Build Out a Startup Ecosystem Hello, this is Hall T. Martin with the Startup Funding Espresso — your daily shot of startup funding and investing. In building out your startup ecosystem, consider these points: Start with five successful serial…

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Startup Funding Espresso — Steps to Building a Startup Ecosystem

Steps to Building a Startup Ecosystem  Hello, this is Hall T. Martin with the Startup Funding Espresso — your daily shot of startup funding and investing. In building the startup ecosystem, the entrepreneurs drive it. The role of the ecosystem…

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Investor Connect – 653 – Ashmeet Sidana of Engineering Capital

On this episode of Investor Connect, Hall welcomes Ashmeet Sidana, Founder and Chief Engineer at Engineering Capital. Founded in 2015, Engineering Capital partners with great entrepreneurs driven by technical insights and boldly invest before…

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Investor Connect – 652 – Joe Tonnos of Ketch Ventures

On this episode of Investor Connect, Hall welcomes Joe Tonnos, Co-Founder and Managing Partner at Ketch Ventures. Headquartered in West Palm Beach, Florida, Ketch Ventures partners with early-stage entrepreneurs and management teams to add value and…

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Startup Funding Espresso — Components of a Startup Ecosystem

Components of a Startup Ecosystem Hello, this is Hall T. Martin with the Startup Funding Espresso — your daily shot of startup funding and investing. A startup ecosystem is a network of startups, investors, and others who come together to foster…

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Startup Funding Espresso — What Is a Startup Ecosystem?

What Is a Startup Ecosystem? Hello, this is Hall T. Martin with the Startup Funding Espresso — your daily shot of startup funding and investing. A startup ecosystem is a network of startups, investors, and others who come together to foster startup…

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Startup Funding Espresso — University Angel Network vs. Traditional Angel Network

University Angel Network vs. Traditional Angel Network Hello, this is Hall T. Martin with the Startup Funding Espresso — your daily shot of startup funding and investing. The university angel network has similarities and differences to a traditional…

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Investor Connect – 651 – Denise Dunlap of Sage Growth Capital

On this episode of Investor Connect, Hall welcomes Denise Dunlap, Founder and Managing Partner at Sage Growth Capital. Founded in 2019 and headquartered in Boise, Idaho, Sage Growth Capital makes revenue-based investments in companies that need growth…

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Startup Funding Espresso — Finding the Champion

Finding the Champion Hello, this is Hall T. Martin with the Startup Funding Espresso — your daily shot of startup funding and investing. In launching an angel network at a university, it takes a champion to see it to fruition. In addition to a…

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Investor Connect – 650 – Barbara Clarke of The Impact Seat

On this episode of Investor Connect, Hall welcomes Barbara Clarke, Angel Investor, and Founder and President at The Impact Seat. Headquartered in Boston, Massachusetts, The Impact Seat invests in ideas that solve the world’s biggest problems –…

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Startup Funding Espresso — Retaining Members

Retaining Members Hello, this is Hall T. Martin with the Startup Funding Espresso — your daily shot of startup funding and investing. In running a university angel network, the attrition rate is often lower than for non-university angel networks. The…

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Investor Connect – 649 – Erwin Jager of Barrows Hotel Enterprises

On this episode of Investor Connect, Hall welcomes Erwin Jager, Chairman, and CEO at Barrows Hotel Enterprises.Headquartered in Dubai, Barrows is a family-owned private company, established in 2008, with a successful track record in property…

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Startup Funding Espresso — Offline vs. Online Meetings

Offline vs. Online Meetings Hello, this is Hall T. Martin with the Startup Funding Espresso — your daily shot of startup funding and investing. In running a university angel network, consider both offline and online meetings for the members. …

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TEN Capital Fundraise Launch Program: Setting Valuation Q&A

Thank you for joining us today for our TEN Capital Fundraise Launch Program. In this program, we help startups prepare for a fundraise.  We provide templates, tools, eGuides, and advice to founders who are working towards raising funding. We’ll…

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Startup Funding Espresso — Fund Documents

Fund Documents Hello, this is Hall T. Martin with the Startup Funding Espresso — your daily shot of startup funding and investing. In setting up a university angel network, you’ll need fund documents for the prospective members to review. You’ll…

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Investor Connect – 648 – James Pringle of Goldsmith Ventures

On this episode of Investor Connect, Hall welcomes James Pringle, Managing Partner at Goldsmith Ventures. Goldsmith Ventures invests in and provides support to early-stage UK companies developing innovative technology across fintech and insurtech. The…

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Startup Funding Espresso — Why Set Up a Fund?

Why Set Up a Fund? Hello, this is Hall T. Martin with the Startup Funding Espresso — your daily shot of startup funding and investing. Consider setting up a fund early on for your university angel group. For every one alumni who joins the angel…

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Investor Connect – 647 – Wesley King of Coherent Capital

On this episode of Investor Connect, Hall welcomes Wesley King, Co-Founder of Coherent Capital. Headquartered in Los Angeles, California, Coherent Capital is focused on supporting successful late Seed and Series A fundraises ($4m to $20m raises) with…

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Investor Connect – 646 – Adrian Mendoza of Mendoza Ventures

On this episode of Investor Connect, Hall welcomes Adrian Mendoza, Founder and General Partner at Mendoza Ventures.Based in Boston, Massachusetts, and founded in 2016, Mendoza Ventures is women-owned and the first LatinX-owned venture fund on the East…

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Startup Funding Espresso — Student Participation Is Important

Student Participation Is Important Hello, this is Hall T. Martin with the Startup Funding Espresso — your daily shot of startup funding and investing. In setting up a university angel group, the student experience is the primary objective. To ensure…

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Startup Funding Espresso — Where Does Making a Return Fit In?

Where Does Making a Return Fit In? Hello, this is Hall T. Martin with the Startup Funding Espresso — your daily shot of startup funding and investing. Many angel investors want to support their university group, local entrepreneur ecosystem, and…

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Investor Connect – 645 – AJ Shepard of Uptown Properties

On this episode of Investor Connect, Hall welcomes AJ Shepard, Co-owner of Uptown Properties.Uptown Properties offers a full range of property management services tailored to you as an investor, homeowner, or landlord. They have an extensive portfolio…

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Investor Connect – 644 – Nick Spiller of Beta Business

On this episode of Investor Connect, Hall welcomes Nick Spiller, Podcast Host and Fundraising Coach at Beta Business.Beta Business is “The essential podcast for first-time entrepreneurs”. Through multiple episodes per week as well as in-person…

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Startup Funding Espresso — What Is the Mission of the Group?

What Is the Mission of the Group? Hello, this is Hall T. Martin with the Startup Funding Espresso — your daily shot of startup funding and investing. In starting an angel group at a university, the key mission of the group is not to make money….

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Investor Connect – 643 – Elizabeth Edwards of H Venture Partners

On this episode of Investor Connect, Hall welcomes Elizabeth Edwards, Managing Partner at H Venture Partners.Headquartered in Cincinnati, Ohio, and founded in 2017, H Venture Partners is a seed, venture, and early growth equity fund that invests in…

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Startup Funding Espresso — Providing Mentorship to Startups

Providing Mentorship to Startups Hello, this is Hall T. Martin with the Startup Funding Espresso — your daily shot of startup funding and investing. Angel groups are often asked to provide mentorship to startups. Here are some best practices for…

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Investor Connect – 642 – David A. Rosen of Acrelic Group

On this episode of Investor Connect, Hall welcomes David A. Rosen, President and CEO at Acrelic Group.Acrelic Group is a strategic advisory firm headquartered in Boston, Massachusetts, with additional locations in Philly, Chicago, Cleveland, and Tel…

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Startup Funding Espresso — Who Else Should You Involve?

Who Else Should You Involve? Hello, this is Hall T. Martin with the Startup Funding Espresso — your daily shot of startup funding and investing. In launching a university angel network there are legal considerations specific to the university to keep…

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Investor Connect – 641 – Brett Brohl of Bread & Butter Ventures

On this episode of Investor Connect, Hall welcomes Brett Brohl, Managing Partner at Bread & Butter Ventures.Bread & Butter Ventures is an early-stage VC firm based in Minnesota – the “Bread and Butter State” – investing globally while…

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Startup Funding Espresso — The Two Keys to Success

The Two Keys to Success Hello, this is Hall T. Martin with the Startup Funding Espresso — your daily shot of startup funding and investing. A university angel network is a group of investors formed around the affinity to a university. The primary…

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Investor Perspectives – How to Solve the Real Estate Problem: Changes Expected in the Sector in the Coming 12 Months

This is Investor Perspectives. I’m the host of Investor Connect, Hall T Martin, where we connect startups and investors for funding. In our new Investor Perspectives series entitled “How to Solve the Real Estate Problem”, you’ll hear about…

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Startup Funding Espresso — Why Start a University Angel Network?

Why Start a University Angel Network? Hello, this is Hall T. Martin with the Startup Funding Espresso — your daily shot of startup funding and investing. A university angel network is a group of investors formed around the affinity to a university….

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Investor Connect – 640 – Matteo Scarabelli of L Marks

On this episode of Investor Connect, Hall welcomes Matteo Scarabelli, Director of Insight at L Marks.Headquartered in London, England, and founded in 2014, L Marks is an investment and innovation advisory firm, specialising in applied corporate…

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Startup Funding Espresso — Why You Should Move Your Angel Group Online

Why You Should Move Your Angel Group Online Hello, this is Hall T. Martin with the Startup Funding Espresso — your daily shot of startup funding and investing. As the world moves online, so you should move your angel network online as well. This…

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Investor Connect – 639 – Matt McGraw of Anthropocene Ventures

On this episode of Investor Connect, Hall welcomes Matt McGraw, Co-Founder and Managing Partner at Anthropocene Ventures.Headquartered in San Francisco, California, Anthropocene Ventures is a global, early-stage VC firm investing in founders that…

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Startup Funding Espresso — Meeting Considerations

Meeting Considerations Hello, this is Hall T. Martin with the Startup Funding Espresso — your daily shot of startup funding and investing. In setting up your angel network you’ll need to set up the meetings. Here are some key points to consider: …

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Investor Connect – 638 – Carlos Gutierrez of Simma Capital

On this episode of Investor Connect, Hall welcomes Carlos Gutierrez, Managing Partner at Simma Capital.Headquartered in Bogota, Columbia, and founded in 2019, Simma Capital invests in early and growth-stage companies that are cofounded by outstanding…

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Startup Funding Espresso — Working With Other Angel Groups

Working With Other Angel Groups Hello, this is Hall T. Martin with the Startup Funding Espresso — your daily shot of startup funding and investing. In setting up an angel network, it’s important to build relationships with other angel groups. Here…

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Investor Connect – 637 – Fred Walti of The Network for Global Innovation

On this episode of Investor Connect, Hall welcomes Fred Walti, CEO of the Network for Global Innovation (NGIN). The Network for Global Innovation is an international network of entrepreneurial support agents. Its mission is to accelerate the expansion…

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Startup Funding Espresso — Sponsorship Issues

Sponsorship Issues Hello, this is Hall T. Martin with the Startup Funding Espresso — your daily shot of startup funding and investing. Sponsors bring needed financial support to the angel network. Here are some key points for managing sponsors: Keep…

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Startup Funding Espresso — Consider Service Providers

Consider Service Providers Hello, this is Hall T. Martin with the Startup Funding Espresso — your daily shot of startup funding and investing. In setting up an angel network, it’s important to have support from services providers such as lawyers,…

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Investor Perspectives – How to Solve the Real Estate Problem: Participation in the Real Estate Segment and What Investors Look For

This is Investor Perspectives. I’m the host of Investor Connect, Hall T Martin, where we connect startups and investors for funding. In our new Investor Perspectives series entitled “How to Solve the Real Estate Problem”, you’ll hear about…

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Investor Connect – 636 – Giuseppe Liberati of Bridging Value

On this episode of Investor Connect, Hall welcomes Giuseppe Liberati, Executive Director at Bridging Value, Board Member of the Houston Angel Network, and Author of “Next: How to Innovate From Within”.Headquartered in Houston, Texas, and founded…

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Startup Funding Espresso — Educating the Members

Educating the Members Hello, this is Hall T. Martin with the Startup Funding Espresso — your daily shot of startup funding and investing. In running an angel group, it’s important to educate the new members on how to invest in startups. Most new…

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Startup Funding Espresso — Communicating With Members

Communicating With Members Hello, this is Hall T. Martin with the Startup Funding Espresso — your daily shot of startup funding and investing. In running an angel group, it’s important to communicate your membership criteria and organizational…

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Investor Connect – 635 – Philip Webb of Investors In Community Limited

On this episode of Investor Connect, Hall welcomes Philip Webb, Managing Director at Investors In Community Limited (IIC).Headquartered in Chesterfield, Derbyshire, England, and founded in 2015, Investors In Community Limited is a for-profit company…

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Startup Funding Espresso — Setting Membership Criteria

Setting Membership Criteria Hello, this is Hall T. Martin with the Startup Funding Espresso — your daily shot of startup funding and investing. In setting up an angel network, you need to determine the membership criteria. Here are some points to…

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Startup Funding Espresso — Funding the Angel Network Program

Funding the Angel Network Program Hello, this is Hall T. Martin with the Startup Funding Espresso — your daily shot of startup funding and investing. In setting up an angel network, you need to fund the program.  Here are some funding sources to…

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Investor Connect – 634 – Brian Parks of Bigfoot Capital

On this episode of Investor Connect, Hall welcomes back Brian Parks, Founder & CEO of Bigfoot Capital. Headquartered in Denver, Colorado, and founded in 2017, Bigfoot has provided over $30M in non-dilutive capital commitments to growth-stage…

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Investor Perspectives – How to Solve the Real Estate Problem: Primary Trends and What Makes for a Successful Company

This is Investor Perspectives. I’m the host of Investor Connect, Hall T Martin, where we connect startups and investors for funding. In our new Investor Perspectives series entitled “How to Solve the Real Estate Problem”, you’ll hear about the…

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Startup Funding Espresso — Choosing the Investment Structure

Choosing the Investment Structure Hello, this is Hall T. Martin with the Startup Funding Espresso — your daily shot of startup funding and investing. In setting up an angel network, you need to choose an investment structure. Here are some structures…

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TEN Capital Fundraise Launch Program: TENFL Setting Your Fundraise Target Q&A

Thank you for joining us today for our TEN Capital Fundraise Launch Program. In this program, we help startups prepare for a fundraise.  We provide templates, tools, eGuides, and advice to founders who are working towards raising funding. We’ll…

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Investor Connect – 633 – Eric Stegemann of TRIBUS Capital

On this episode of Investor Connect, Hall welcomes Eric Stegemann, Managing Partner at TRIBUS Capital.Headquartered in St. Louis, Missouri, TRIBUS Capital provides advisory services and investment in early-stage proptech companies. The fund looks to…

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Startup Funding Espresso — Choosing the Regulatory Environment

Choosing the Regulatory Environment Hello, this is Hall T. Martin with the Startup Funding Espresso — your daily shot of startup funding and investing. As angel networks expand across the globe, those groups outside the U.S. should also consider…

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Investor Connect – 632 – David Goldberg of Alpaca VC

On this episode of Investor Connect, Hall welcomes David Goldberg, General Partner at Alpaca VC. Headquartered in New York, New York, Alpaca VC is a seed-stage venture capital firm that believes that layering technology over daily life transforms how…

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Startup Funding Espresso — Choosing the Legal Structure

Hello, this is Hall T. Martin with the Startup Funding Espresso — your daily shot of startup funding and investing. There are several legal structures to use when setting up your angel network. Most angel networks form a Limited Liability Company or…

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Investor Connect – 631 – Allison Piper Kimball of Wave 27 Ventures

On this episode of Investor Connect, Hall welcomes Allison Piper Kimball, Managing Partner at Wave 27 Ventures. Allison, MSPH, MBA is also the founder of the Blue Catalyst Group. Angel investing is Allison’s third career, after first working as an…

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Startup Funding Espresso — Choosing the Organizational Structure

Hello, this is Hall T. Martin with the Startup Funding Espresso — your daily shot of startup funding and investing. There are two ways to organize your angel network: member-led or manager-led. Member-led groups let the members source deals, lead the…

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Startup Funding Espresso — Challenges in Angel Investing

Hello, this is Hall T. Martin with the Startup Funding Espresso — your daily shot of startup funding and investing. Angel investing can be fun and financially rewarding to the investor as well as helpful to the startup. It can also be challenging….

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Investor Connect – 630 – Michael Nogen of Overton Venture Capital

On this episode of Investor Connect, Hall welcomes Michael Nogen, Managing Partner at Overton Venture Capital. Overton Venture Capital is a woman-led fund that invests in seed and early-stage, revenue-generating companies whose entrepreneurs break the…

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Startup Funding Espresso — The Benefits of an Angel Network

Hello, this is Hall T. Martin with the Startup Funding Espresso — your daily shot of startup funding and investing. An angel investor will find many benefits in joining an angel network. The angel network can build resources to share with the angel…

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Investor Perspectives – How to Solve the Real Estate Problem: Growth in the Real Estate Segment

This is Investor Perspectives. I’m the host of Investor Connect, Hall T Martin, where we connect startups and investors for funding. In our new Investor Perspectives series entitled “How to Solve the Real Estate Problem”, you’ll hear about…

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Startup Funding Espresso — Should You Start an Angel Network?

Hello, this is Hall T. Martin with the Startup Funding Espresso — your daily shot of startup funding and investing. Should you start an angel network? Before launching an angel network, assess your community as follows: Do you have accredited…

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Investor Connect – 629 – Heeten Doshi of Doshi Capital Management

In this episode of Investor Connect, Hall welcomes Heeten Doshi, Founder and Managing Partner at Doshi Capital Management. Headquartered in Cedar Knolls, New Jersey, Doshi Capital Management, LLC (‘DCM’) is a private investment management firm, that…

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Startup Funding Espresso — Reports for the Investors

Hello, this is Hall T. Martin with the Startup Funding Espresso — your daily shot of startup funding and investing. In running an angel group, it’s important to provide regular reports to the investors about the investments as well as the state of…

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Investor Connect – 628 – John Zic of EQUIAM

In this episode, Hall welcomes John Zic, Partner and Founding Team Member at EQUIAM. Headquartered in San Francisco, California, EQUIAM is a non-traditional, systematic VC firm. They use deeply researched, proprietary, data-driven algorithms to make…

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Investor Connect – 627 – Sarah Jennings of Beyond Angel Network

In this episode, Hall welcomes back Sarah Jennings, Director at Beyond Angel Network and Fund. As a national community for faith-driven investment and entrepreneurship, Beyond provides increased access to faith-aligned capital for founders of…

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Startup Funding Espresso — Negotiate Good Terms

Hello, this is Hall T. Martin with the Startup Funding Espresso — your daily shot of startup funding and investing. A key part of angel investing is negotiating terms with the startup. It’s important to take time to negotiate good terms for the…

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Startup Funding Espresso — Driving Exits

Hello, this is Hall T. Martin with the Startup Funding Espresso — your daily shot of startup funding and investing. In running an angel network, it’s important to drive the funded startups toward an exit. Investors funded the companies with an…

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Investor Connect – 626 – Thomas Madden of TransMedia Group

In this episode, Hall welcomes Thomas Madden, CEO at TransMedia Group. Headquartered in Boca Raton, Florida, TransMedia Group is a full-service public relations and marketing firm serving clients worldwide since 1981. TransMedia has conducted highly…

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Startup Funding Espresso — After the Investment

Hello, this is Hall T. Martin with the Startup Funding Espresso — your daily shot of startup funding and investing. After investing in a startup, it’s important for the angel investor to determine their role with the startup. There are several…

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Investor Connect – 625 – Adam Haber, Angel Investor/Trellus

In this episode, Hall welcomes Adam Haber, angel investor and CEO and Co-Founder of Trellus.Headquartered in Long Beach, New York, Trellus is a team of business owners who created a service to assist small retail and home-based businesses compete with…

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Startup Funding Espresso — Liabilities and Disclosures

Hello, this is Hall T. Martin with the Startup Funding Espresso — your daily shot of startup funding and investing. There’s risk in startup investing as most investments don’t pay a return to the investor. In running an angel network one must…

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Investor Connect – 624 – John McEvoy of Tribeca Early Stage Partners

In this episode, Hall welcomes John McEvoy, Managing Partner at Tribeca Early Stage Partners (ESP).Headquartered in New York, New York, and founded in 2014, Tribeca ESP is an early-stage venture group primarily focused on pre-A and A-stage companies…

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Investor Connect – 623 – Tom Wisniewski of Newark Venture Partners

In this episode, Hall welcomes Tom Wisniewski, Co-founder and Managing Partner at Newark Venture Partners.Newark Venture Partners identifies, invests in, and supports the best in class B2B software founders from all over the country as they build…

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Startup Funding Espresso — Setting up Due Diligence

Hello, this is Hall T. Martin with the Startup Funding Espresso — your daily shot of startup funding and investing. In running an angel network, it’s important to set up a due diligence process. Diligence can take a substantial amount of time, so…

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Investor Connect – 622 – Kareem Elsirafy of Modus Capital

In this episode, Hall welcomes Kareem Elsirafy, Managing Partner at Modus Capital.Modus Capital is a global venture capital and venture builder firm that combines the operational and financial capital needed to build ideas into scalable and…

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Startup Funding Espresso — Deal Sourcing

Hello, this is Hall T. Martin with the Startup Funding Espresso — your daily shot of startup funding and investing. In running an angel network, it’s important to set up several sources of startups seeking funding called deal flow. The best source…

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Startup Funding Espresso — Deal Screening

Hello, this is Hall T. Martin with the Startup Funding Espresso — your daily shot of startup funding and investing. The deal screening process is a key program for an angel group. The process needs to capture all available deals in one place for…

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Investor Connect – 621 – Ryon Anderson of Ryon Esquire

In this episode, Hall welcomes Ryon Anderson, CEO and Founder of Ryon Esquire. Ryon Esquire strives to help organizations, teams, and individuals achieve operational excellence through focusing on mindset, systems, discipline, culture, and creative…

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Startup Funding Espresso — Online Events

Hello, this is Hall T. Martin with the Startup Funding Espresso — your daily shot of startup funding and investing. In running an angel network, consider using online events for the program. Here are some key tools for creating successful online…

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Investor Connect – 620 – Sam Silvershein of Alpha Partners

In this episode, Hall welcomes Sam Silvershein, Associate at Alpha Partners.Headquartered in New York, New York, Alpha Partners is a next-generation growth equity firm that focuses on accelerating private technology companies. To these companies and…

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Investor Connect – 619 – Carolyn Lowe, Book Review

In this episode, Hall welcomes back Carolyn Lowe, Founder of ROI Swift, and Author of “Business Growth Do’s and Absolute Don’ts”. What is “Business Growth Do’s and Absolute Don’ts”? Markets fluctuate and trends come and go, but some principles…

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Startup Funding Espresso — Use of Warrants in Venture Debt

Hello, this is Hall T. Martin with the Startup Funding Espresso — your daily shot of startup funding and investing. Warrants give the holder a number of shares to be exercised over a specified period to buy the company’s stock.  Warrants play…

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Startup Funding Espresso — Litigation Funding

Hello, this is Hall T. Martin with the Startup Funding Espresso — your daily shot of startup funding and investing. Litigation funding provides investments to businesses seeking to litigate a lawsuit.  Lawsuits come from businesses suing other…

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Investor Connect – 618 – Dr. Raymond Levitt of Blackhorn Ventures LP

In this episode, Hall welcomes Dr. Raymond Levitt, Operating Partner at Blackhorn Ventures LP. Headquartered in Boulder, Colorado, Blackhorn Ventures is an early-stage venture capital firm that invests in companies using breakthroughs in engineering…

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Startup Funding Espresso — Revenue-Based Funding

Hello, this is Hall T. Martin with the Startup Funding Espresso — your daily shot of startup funding and investing. Revenue-based funding makes a startup investment and pays back the investor at the rate of top-line revenue. This aligns the investor…

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Investor Connect – 617 – Mike Audi of TIKI Inc.

In this episode, Hall welcomes Mike Audi, Co-Founder and CEO of TIKI Inc.Tiki was founded by Mike Audi and Brian Gagnon at the beginning of 2020 to address fundamental issues in how user data is stored, consumed, and monetized. With decades of…

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Investor Connect – 616 – Richard Teideman Angel Investor

In this episode, Hall welcomes angel investor Richard Teideman. Richard is the Commercial Director and an investor with a private family office based in the UK. He has owned 7 companies, with one trade sale and one IPO on the London Stock Exchange. He…

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Startup Funding Espresso — Salary-Based Funding

Hello, this is Hall T. Martin with the Startup Funding Espresso — your daily shot of startup funding and investing. Salary-based funding makes a startup investment and pays back the investor at the rate of compensation the founders take. This aligns…

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Startup Funding Espresso — Debt Options for Startups

Hello, this is Hall T. Martin with the Startup Funding Espresso — your daily shot of startup funding and investing. As your company grows and the equity becomes worth more, there comes a time to switch over to debt funding. There are several forms of…

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Investor Connect – 615 – Davron Karimov of FunderHunt

In this episode, Hall welcomes Davron Karimov, CEO of FunderHunt. Funderhunt specializes in getting capital to business owners across America who are doing $5,000 and above in monthly revenue.If you take a look at their website, there is no…

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Investor Connect – 614 – Ross Darwin of Owl Ventures

In this episode, Hall welcomes Ross Darwin, Principal at Owl Ventures. Founded in 2014, Owl Ventures is the largest venture capital firm in the world focused on the education technology market with over $1.3 billion in assets under management. The…

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Startup Funding Espresso — Key Terms in Venture Debt

Hello, this is Hall T. Martin with the Startup Funding Espresso — your daily shot of startup funding and investing. Growth startups can raise not only funding for equity but also funding for debt called venture debt. Venture debt doesn’t dilute the…

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01 – TEN Capital Fundraise Launch Program: Pitch Decks Q&A

Thank you for joining us today for our TEN Capital Fundraise Launch Program. In this program, we help startups prepare for a fundraise.  We provide templates, tools, eGuides, and advice to founders who are working towards raising funding. We’ll…

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Investor Connect – 613 – Nikita Demidov of the Houston Angel Network

In this episode, Hall welcomes Nikita Demidov, Venture Associate at the Houston Angel Network.The Houston Angel Network (HAN) is the oldest angel network in Texas and the most active angel network in the USA. HAN is also a non-profit organization…

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