Investor Connect: Investor Education February 2026 – Part 01
In this episode, Hall Martin and Kat DelGaudio host a Ten Capital investor education session highlighting how Ten Capital connects growth startups with accredited investors through relationship-driven events and coaching, and they point attendees to tenthcapital.group/events and a QR code for startups seeking to raise. Hall introduces Ava, Ten Capital's…
Investor Connect: John Kim of Aphelion Capital on Cardiovascular & Brain Health Investing
In this episode of Investor Connect, we welcome John Kim, Managing Director at Aphelion Capital, a healthcare-focused venture firm investing in early and mid-stage medical device and digital health companies. John shares Aphelion's evolution from an evergreen, medical-device-only strategy to a stronger focus on cardiovascular and brain health, including a…
Investor Connect: Jeffrey Stewart on Going Public Earlier, Global Investors, and Capital Market Rewiring
In this episode of Investor Connect, we welcome Jeffrey Stewart, Managing Director at GPO Fund, who shares his global IPO thesis and why he believes capital markets are undergoing their biggest structural shift since 2000, driven by globalization, technology, demographics, geopolitics, and regulation. Jeffrey explains how companies staying private too…
Investor Connect: Investing in AI with Andrew Byrnes of Byrnes Impact
In this episode of Investor Connect, Hall Marchant welcomes Andrew Byrnes, founder and principal of Byrnes Impact, who shares how investors can separate real technical substance from narrative-driven hype in early-stage AI companies. Andrew explains why investors should validate claimed technical improvements with real-world proof beyond demos, assess the technical…
Investor Connect: Investor Education January – Part 05
In this episode of Investor Connect, Hall walks new and experienced investors through the term sheet basics that trip people up most often, starting with the type of security (SAFE, convertible note, or priced round), the total investment amount, and how pre-money valuation works in startup investing. He shares a…
Investor Connect: Strategies for Investing in Turbulent Markets
In this episode of Investor Connect, we welcome back Angela Lee of 37 Angels and Columbia Business School to share an update on the angel investing landscape and strategies for investing in turbulent markets. Angela reviews today's venture market dynamics, including deal volume near peak levels, a "barbell" effect where…
Investor Connect: Investor Education January – Part 04
In this episode of Investor Connect, we hear a pitch from Jason on Ticket Rewards, a ticketing company offering "live entertainment as a service" to help enterprise brands drive engagement, retention, and loyalty through access to live event tickets. Ticket Rewards works directly with presenters, promoters, sports teams, and venues,…
Investor Connect: Data Moats, Not Demos: How to Build Durable AI Investments
On this episode of Investor Connect, Hall welcomes Sue Xu, Managing Partner at Amino Capital. Located in Palo Alto, California, Amino Capital is a global venture capital firm investing from seed through growth stage, with over $1 billion in assets under management and a track record that includes backing companies such…
