Investor Connect – Allison Baum of Fresco Capital
In this episode, Hall T. Martin conducts an interview with Allison Baum of Fresco Capital. Allison Baum is a co-founder and Managing Partner of Fresco Capital. Prior to Fresco, Allison was an early member of the team at General Assembly, a global network for education and career transformation specializing in today’s most in-demand skills, where […]
Investor Connect – Brian Parks of Bigfoot Capital
In this episode, Hall T. Martin conducts an interview with Brian Parks of Bigfoot Capital. Hall and Brian speak a little bit about Brian’s entry into venture funding and how Bigfoot Capital started. Bigfoot Capital provides seed-stage debt capital solutions for SaaS Stallions. Brian’s background is a hybrid of Finance Services and SaaS. He has […]
Investor Connect – Paul O’Brien of Media Tech Ventures
Hall Martin welcomes Paul O’Brien of media tech ventures. In this episode you’ll get to learn all about Paul’s vision of media tech and how he feels the groundwork should be laid for a viable community.
Investor Connect – Roger Chen of Silverton Partners
In this episode, Hall T. Martin conducts an interview with Roger Chen of Silverton Partners. Silverton Partners has been around for 15 years and currently investing out of their fifth fund. A technology investor prior to joining Silverton, Roger was a Principal with Genacast Ventures in New York, a leading seed-stage VC firm affiliated with […]
Investor Connect – Art Shectman of Elephant Ventures
In this episode, Hall T. Martin conducts an interview with Art Shectman of Elephant Ventures. Art is an MIT engineer by training, who founded Elephant Ventures because he had a vision of bringing great people together and giving them the space and means to play and explore. His underlying philosophy in life is also his […]
Investor Connect – Tahira Dosani of Accion Venture Labs
In this episode, Hall T. Martin conducts an interview with Tahira Dosani, Managing Director of Accion Venture Lab. Hall and Tahira speak about her background in management consulting as well as what Accion Venture lab is and what they do. Accion Venture Lab is an investment initiative that drives financial inclusion globally. They invest capital […]
Investor Connect – Matthew Le Merle of Keiretsu Capital
In this episode, Hall T. Martin conducts an interview with Matthew Le Merle of Keiretsu Capital, the world’s largest angel network and most active early stage US venture investor, backing more than 175 companies a year. Hall and Matthew discuss Matthew’s background prior to becoming an investor as well as how he got started into […]
Investor Connect – Andrew Goldner of GrowthX
With 20 years’ experience in the technology sector, Andrew manages GrowthX’s operations and communications, startup sourcing and the Investment Committee and works closely with GrowthX Corporate clients. Andrew is a Kauffman Fellow, Regional Board Member of Venture for America, and a proud Mentor at Alchemist Accelerator, WeWork, Galvanize and Matter. In this episode, Andrew discusses […]
Investor Connect – Lou Doctor
In this episode, Hall T. Martin conducts an interview with Lou Doctor, serial entrepreneur and angel investor. They speak about his background and what he has been doing recently. They also discuss what he looks for in deals as an angel investor.
Investor Connect – Magdalena Yesil of Broadway Angels
In this episode, Hall T. Martin conducts an interview with Magdalena Yesil, founder of Broadway Angels. Magdalena talks about being not only an author, but both an entrepreneur and investor. They speak about her journey with being a founding investor and board member of Salesforce, a CRM platform.
Investor Connect – Jonathan Nelson of HACK Fund Liquid Venture Capital
In this episode, Hall T. Martin conducts an interview with Jonathan Nelson of HACK Fund: Liquid Venture Capital. The HACK fund is a liquid venture fund built on the blockchain by Hackers/Founders (H/F). Investors can buy, sell, and trade HACK tokens through online exchanges at any time In this interview they talk about the HACK […]
Investor Connect – Jaap Dekter of Amsterdam Venture Partners
In this episode, Hall T. Martin conducts an interview with Jaap Dekter of Amsterdam Venture Partners, they help investors fund seed and growth startups. They focus on B2B SaaS businesses primarily in Europe. Investors look to them for their metrics driven approach and in this episode, Jaap shares the metrics they should look for and […]
Investor Connect – Daniel Carter of Windmill Investments
In this episode, Hall interviews Daniel Carter of Windmill Investments. Daniel talks about his background in the Texas real estate market, and how they came through the real estate bubble and recession. Daniel talks about their philosophy of improving revenue rather than focusing on costs, and how attention to the smaller details of improvements can […]
Investor Connect – Kyle Samani of MultiCoin Capital
In this episode, Hall interviews Kyle Samani of MultiCoin Capital. Kyle talks about investing in cryptoassets, and why they are a good investment opportunity today.
Investor Connect – Greg Bohlen of Union Grove Venture Partners
In this episode, Hall interviews Greg Bohlen, Managing General Partner at Union Grove Venture Partners. Greg discusses Union Grove’s investment strategies, and their partnership criteria.
Investor Connect – Craig Vaughan of Vaughan Capital Advisors
In this episode, Hall interviews Craig Vaughan of Vaughan Capital Advisors. Craig talks about his background, how he started VCA, their focus on media and consumer technology, and how VCA helps founders and owner/operators achieve successful outcomes from the mergers & acquisitions process.
Investor Connect – Thomas Hawes of Sandbox Industries
In this episode, Hall T. Martin interviews Thomas Hawes of Sandbox Industries.
Investor Connect – Michael Falcon of Bandgap Ventures
In this episode, Hall T. Martin interviews Michael Falcon of Bandgap Ventures.
Investor Connect – Christopher Mirabile of Launchpad Venture Group
In this episode, Hall T. Martin conducts an interview with Christopher Mirabile, Managing Director of Launchpad Venture Group.
Investor Connect – Julie Smith of Medici Ventures
In this episode, Hall T. Martin interviews Julie Smith, director of Medici Ventures. Medici Ventures is a wholly owned subsidiary of Overstock.com, Inc., created to manage and oversee the company’s investments in firms building solutions leveraging and servicing blockchain technologies. Hall and Julie speak about Medici’s investments in cryptocurrency and their goal of advancing blockchain.
Investor Connect – Chris Marks of Blue Note Ventures
In this episode, Hall T. Martin interviews Chris Marks, the founder and managing partner of Blue Note Ventures. Chris has been investing in early-stage technology companies and working with entrepreneurs for over 15 years. They speak about Blue Note’s investments, and Chris talks a little about the company, as well as what Blue Note looks […]
Investor Connect – Randy Goldsmith of Rapamycin Holdings
In this episode, Hall T. Martin conducts an interview with Randy Goldsmith, founder and director of Rapamycin Holdings. Rapamycin Holdings is a San Antonio-based company that is developing and commercializing a patented oral formulation of Rapamycin for the prevention of cancer progression and recurrence. Hall and Randy discuss his background in the industry. They also […]
Investor Connect – Brett Hurt of data.world
In this episode, Hall T. Martin conducts an interview with Brett Hurt of data.world. Data.world is an Austin-based platform that helps people who work with data solve problems faster by creating new ways to discover, prep, and collaborate. Brett and Hall speak about Brett’s journey in angel investing and he came to found data.world. They […]
Investor Connect – Vaughn Blake of Autochrome Ventures
In this episode, Hall T. Martin conducts an interview with Vaughn Blake, the managing director of Autochrome Ventures, an inception and seed stage venture capital fund. They speak about Autochrome and their VC model and focus on applied frontier and emerging technologies. Hall and Vaughn also discuss how Autochrome came to focus on underserved technologies […]
Investor Connect – Ryan Pollock of Iron Gate Capital
In this episode, Hall T. Martin conducts an interview with Ryan Pollock of Iron Gate Capital. Ryan joined Iron Gate Capital in March 2013 and is a Managing Director. They speak about Iron Gate and their investment portfolio. Hall and Jeremy also discuss startups and their business models as well as what Iron Gate looks […]
Investor Connect – Jeremy Arendt of Cottonwood Venture Partners
In this episode, Hall T. Martin conducts an interview with Jeremy Arendt of Cottonwood Venture Partners, a Texas-based venture capital firm partnering with companies that provide digital solutions for the oil & gas industry. They speak about CVP and their investments. They also speak about key sectors in the oil and gas industry and how […]
Investor Connect – Candice Landry of 10e5
In this episode, Hall T. Martin conducts an interview with Candice Landry founder of 10e5 Solutions. 10e5 Solutions helps investors, technology firms, and attorneys through the three major phases of the innovation lifecycle.
Investor Connect – West Monroe Partners
In this episode, Hall T. Martin conducts an interview with Mark Huson and Scott Fuzer, of West Monroe Partners, a multinational management and technology consulting firm headquartered in Chicago, IL.
Investor Connect – Andrew Romans of Rubicon Ventures
In this episode, Hall T. Martin conducts an interview with Andrew Romans of Rubicon Venture Capital, a fund on the cutting edge of venture capital technology.
Investor Connect – Bill Feldott
In this episode, Hall T. Martin conducts an interview with angel investor Bill Feldott. Bill talks about his personal experience with angel investing with startups and the lessons he’s learned, in particular with companies with which he has a personal relationship via family or friends.
Investor Connect – John Shaw of CTAN
In this episode, Hall T. Martin conducts an interview with John Shaw of the Central Texas Angel Network. John talks with Hall about recent changes at the CTAN group. He also discusses his work on improving the angel network in Austin, and his work on streamlining the angel investment process.
Investor Connect – Doreen Lorenzo of UT School of Design
In this episode, Hall T. Martin conducts an interview with Doreen Lorenzo, the Assistant Dean for the School of Design and Creative Technologies at the University of Texas. Doreen talks about the School, what they are doing, and how they prepare students to work in the design and creative technology fields.
Investor Connect – Duncan Davidson of BullPen Capital
In this episode, Hall T. Martin conducts an interview with Duncan Davidson of BullPen Capital. Duncan talks about how the venture capital community has changed over the past 10-15 years. In particular, he talks about how the increasing need for smaller seed funds drove Duncan and his cofounders to start BullPen Capital. BullPen defined something […]
Investor Connect – Charlie Carr of PwC
In this episode, Hall T. Martin conducts an interview with Charlie Carr of PwC. Charlie has been working with family offices for the past 15 years. Charlie talks about family office investments, his experiences with direct investment, and the trends he is seeing in that sector.
Investor Connect – Andrew Goldner of GrowthX
In this episode, Hall T. Martin conducts an interview with Andrew Goldner of GrowthX Capital. Andrew talks about GrowthX’s model, and why they choose the investments they do. GrowthX looks for startups that are capital-efficient, and invests primarily on software. Their primary focus is on market development: bringing their startups to market.
Investor Connect – Jeff Pomeranz of Right Side Capital Management
In this episode, Hall T. Martin conducts an interview with Jeff Pomeranz of Right Side Capital Management. Jeff talks about how Right Side’s investment model differs from others. Right Side focuses exclusively on pre-seed stage tech startup investing, a generally underserved sector of the market.
Investor Connect – Erica Lill of Keiretsu Capital
In this episode, Hall T. Martin conducts an interview with Erica Lill of the Keiretsu Forum. Erica has been an angel investor and entrepreneur of almost 30 years. She talks about her start with the Keiretsu forum, andthe ins and outs of starting a new fund.
Investor Connect – David Orandella of ORIX
In this episode, Hall T. Martin conducts an interview with David Orandella, Managing Diretor of ORIX Growth Capital. ORIX is a large, multinational company based out of Tokyo, with U.S. headquarters in Dallas. The Growth Capital division invests primarily in high-growth late-stage venture companies. Typical investments range from 5-50 million, and they focus on companies […]
Investor Connect – John Backus of PROOF.VC
In this episode, Hall T. Martin conducts an interview with John Backus of PROOF.VC. John has been an early-stage tech investor for 20+ years. He discusses how Proof.vc’s model differs from typical early-stage funds. Proof.vc partners with 30-40 small early-stage funds, and helps them focus their pro rata on their most profitable investments by supporting […]
Investor Connect – Tony Rimas of Fraser McCombs Capital
In this episode, Hall T. Martin conducts an interview with Tony Rimas of Fraser McCombs Capital, a fund in series A and seed investment, now focusing on strategic investments in automotive technology. Fraser McCombs has also recently made increased investment in automotive retail, as well as ridesharing.
Investor Connect – Nathaniel Houghton of NextGen
In this episode, Hall T. Martin conducts an interview with Nathaniel Houghton, formerly of NextGen Venture Partners, a successful fund investor and network of venture partners. Nathaniel focused on working with their portfolio companies and their sales and marketing strategies.
Investor Connect – Ross Blankenship
In this episode, Hall T. Martin conducts an interview with Ross Blankenship, Chief Investment Officer & Chairman of Angel Kings. Angel Kings is the leading venture capital fund and angel investing group focused on early-stage investments in biotechnology, drug discovery, and scientific innovation for patients and physicians.
Investor Connect – Alessandro Piol
In this episode, Hall T. Martin conducts an interview with Alessandro Piol, co-founder of Vedanta Capital, a successful investor in growth stage companies in the information & communications technologies (ICT), life sciences and global commerce industries.
Investor Connect – Howie Diamond of Ranch Ventures
In this episode, Hall T. Martin conducts an interview with Howie Diamond, the Managing Director for Ranch Ventures, a a progressive, early stage investment firm based in San Francisco.
Investor Connect – Sammy Abdullah of Blossom Street
In this episode, Hall T. Martin conducts an interview with Sammy Abdullah, the Board Chairman for Blossom Street Ventures, a successful investor group based in Dallas.
Investor Connect – Austin Childs of Bay Angels
In this episode, Hall T. Martin conducts an interview with Austin Childs, the Investment Manager for Bay Angels, a successful Angel Investor group based in Silicon Valley.
Investor Connect – Saurabh Khetrapal
In this episode, Hall Martin is joined by Saurabh Khetrapal, a successful Angel Investor. Saurabh has a history of coming from both sides of “the deal experience” – as an entrepreneur, and also guiding entrepreneurs as an angel investor. He has worked both in Silicon Valley and in Austin, Texas, and he specializes in the […]
30 – Interview with David Wieland of the Irish Angels
In this episode, Hall Martin conducts an informal interview with David Wieland, who was a co-founder of the Irish Angels–an affiliated, but separate, group with the University of Notre Dame.
Investor Connect – Will Szczerbiak of Greycroft Partners
In this episode, Hall interviews Will Szczerbiak, a Senior Associate of Graycroft Partners.
28- Jay Zeidman discusses the Digital Health Space with Hall Martin
In this episode, Hall Martin interviews Jay Zeidmanof RESOLUTE VENTURE PARTNERS.As the chief principal of TenCapital.group, Hallalso leads the podcast interviews on InvestorConnect.org
27 – Chris Burney of the San Antonio Angel Network
In this episode, Hall Martin of InvestorConnect.com interviews Chris Burney, the Executive Director of the San Antonio Angel Network — which is a network of accredited Investors,high-growth startups and service providers as sponsors.
17–Ed Fikse shares his 7 criteria for an angel investment
Show notes for AngelConnect.info, episode 17: Ed Fikse 17. Ed Fiske shares his 7 Criteria for InvestmentIn this episode, Hall Martin of the Austin Angel Network interviews Fikse of the Baylor Angel Network (BAN). As a member of the board of the BAN, Ed delivers his seven points or criteria for investment opportunities.As you will […]
Thomas Williams talks about Investing in Restaurants
Show notes for Angel Connect, episode 14: Thomas Williamson this episode, Hall Martin of www.AngelConnect.info, interviews Thomas Williams, an investor in consumer product goods and restaurants. He is especially interested in micro-breweries, beer, and good food as a growing environment.The cases-in-point which he describes in this discussionare Zilker Brewery in Austin, Texas, and Haymaker. (www.zilkerbeer.com) (www.site?)Mr. Williams stresses that […]
Episode 11 of ANGEL CONNECT PODCAST: Vinod of PeachTree from TieCon Silicon Valley 2014
Show notes for Episode 11 of ANGEL CONNECT PODCAST: Vinod of PeachTree from TieCon Silicon Valley 2014================================================== In this episode of the ANGEL CONNECT PODCAST SHOW,Hall Martin interviews Vinod of Peachtree from the TieConSilicon Valley 2014 conference. Vinod is part of Indian Angel Network, which is India’s largest Angel group,which takes on investments from 100,000 […]
07–Nick Mysore of TiECon South 2014
Shownotes for episode 7- Nick Mysore In this episode of the Angel Connect Podcast show, Hall Martin continues the discussion of mentorship with Nick Mysore. As you will hear in this audio episode, Nick will outline how to create what he calls “customer delight.” He explains: – how to create a quality “pitch” as an entrepreneur; […]
05- George Brodie at TiECon South 2014
SHOW NOTES FOR EPISODE 5 —ANGEL CONNECT PODCAST —Interview with George Brodie In this episode of the Angel Connect podcast show, Hall Martin interviews George Brodie at the TiECon South conference in Texas. This interview deals with the TiE Mentorship program,including examples with potential Angel Investors, as wellas suggestions. In fact, the mentorship values rely onthe pro-active networking and participation of the mentee.He […]
02- Interview with Keith Larson
In this episode of the Angel Connect podcast show, Hall Martin interviews Keith Larson of the TiE Rocky chapter. The discussion deals with the TiE growth in Colorado, as well as Mr. Larson’s experience in networking and mentoring or education. For a summary of Mr. Larson’s biography,select this link for the pdf bio document: link […]
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