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Joe Kaiser is an extremely gifted, hard working and talented investor and human being. He is also a great friend. As the CEO of Mercato Partners (who were recently recognized for being the best founder-friendly VC by Inc. Magazine), Joe has amazing insights from the thousands of hours helping founders succeed. He does so with great caring and heart. Ike and I had the pleasure of his company on this podcast as our guest, and it is packed with insights for founders who are looking to understand how to navigate the world of successfully working with professional VC's and investors. With multiple startups under his belt, he really understands and roots for the underdog that we all are! Together, we dove into: - What it means to be a "founder-friendly" VC and why it's more than just being a cheerleader.  - How to balance trust and transparency between founders and boards to tackle challenges head-on.  - The importance of choosing the right investor—because your board is your family for the long haul.  - Insightful strategies for scaling teams, making tough decisions, and building lasting partnerships. Regardless of your stage of business experience, enjoy this episode with Joe.  Catch the full episode now:  YouTube: https://lnkd.in/gumGfKD4  Spotify: https://lnkd.in/gmdYeWCc #FearlessFounders #StartupSuccess #VCInsights #EntrepreneurshipJourney#LeadershipMatters #entrepreneurs

🚀 From Humble Beginnings to Leading #Innovation: Our CEO Soma Pirityi’s Journey on Founders Unplugged 🎙️ Our CEO, Soma Pirityi, was recently featured on Greg Mccallum’s Founders Unplugged podcast! 🙌 They dive deep into: * His journey from university days to founding his first #startup 🚀 * The lessons learned from his experiences as a venture capitalist 📈 * How all of this led him to co-found ETA Technologies, a company pushing the boundaries of #startup investment. It’s a must-listen for anyone interested in #entrepreneurship, #innovation, and the grit behind building successful businesses from the ground up. Catch the full episode here: https://lnkd.in/dQPCaC7y 🎧

In this episode, Matt McCall teaches one of his secrets for $70B in VC successes. His years of work to become one of the best coaches to Founders has earned him an incredible reputation. The VC asset class is often referred to as the "access asset class." More than any other kind of investing on earth, the role of knowing the right people and getting them to want your money instead of Sequoia's or A16Z's is not an easy feat, and you can't beat those guys at their game; you have to invent your own game and become #1 at it, and Matt has, and you can start practicing his skills, mindset, kindness, and unselfishness to a greater degree today. He honestly makes me want to become a better version of myself. (Not often said about VCs.)

🚀 Unlocking Early-Stage VC Success with Avag Simonyan of Triple S Ventures on Soulful Entrepreneur 🎙️ Get inside the mind of a top VC as Avag shares what makes founders stand out—from pitch perfection to building relationships that last. Essential insights for every founder looking to master the art of funding. This was an exclusive interview with Avag! Super proud to have had this chance! #VentureCapital #SoulfulEntrepreneur #entrepreneurship

Discover the Power of Angel Investing with M2I 😇 😇 😇 Angel investors are the secret sauce behind countless successful startups, offering not just capital but also invaluable expertise and connections. For sponsors, this means accelerating growth and turning innovative ideas into reality. For investors, it's a golden opportunity to back the next big success story. Discover the transformative power of angel investing with M2i, and see how it can elevate your investment strategy to new heights. 🎙️ Don't miss our upcoming podcast where we unpack the essentials of angel investing. Tune in and get ahead of the curve! #M2i #AngelInvesting #AlternativeInvesting #InvestorInsights

Hi everyone, Happy Wednesday! 🥳The Trailer for Our Latest Episode Is Out Now 🥳 In our upcoming episode, Sydney engages in a conversation with Miriam Dong, Partner at ID3 Ventures. Miriam shares her knowledge and insights as she will: 🌟Explore her personal journey from being an exited founder to working in a discreet family office and how her unique experience provided her with insights into the inner workings and nuances of family office environments. 🌟Analyze how family office funds differ from traditional VC firms, particularly in decision-making processes and investor relations. 🌟Dive into the current market challenges faced by investors and founders, including insights on down rounds, the active secondary market, and pre-IPO deals. 🌟Unpack the unique investment strategy of her family office fund, with a focus on early-stage B2B software and enterprise solutions. Don't miss out on this episode as it pulls back the curtain on family office investing and offers a rare glimpse into the world of venture capital. Catch the full episode on Unlocking Venture Capital Podcast, releasing this Monday on our Spotify and YouTube channels. 📅👀 #FamilyOfficeFund #VentureCapital #EarlyStageInvesting #StartupFunding #TechInvestment #Entrepreneurship #VCTrends #InvestorInsights

Insightful conversation with Francesco Perticarari from Silicon Roundabout Ventures with EUVC Podcast series! 🙂 Announcing our investment into Silicon Roundabout Ventures #DeepTech #venturecapital #investments

Hi everyone, Happy Wednesday! 🥳The Trailer for Our Latest Episode Is Out Now 🥳 In our upcoming episode, I engage with my friend, Miriam Dong, MBA, Partner at ID3 Ventures. Miriam shares her knowledge and insights as she will: 🌟Explore her personal journey from being an #exitedfounder to working in a discreet family office and how her unique experience provided her with insights into the inner workings and nuances of family office environments. 🌟Analyze how family office funds differ from traditional VC firms, particularly in decision-making processes and investor relations. 🌟Dive into the current market challenges faced by investors and founders, including insights on down rounds, the active secondary market, and pre-IPO deals. 🌟Unpack the unique investment strategy of her family office fund, with a focus on early-stage B2B software and enterprise solutions. Don't miss out on this episode as it pulls back the curtain on family office investing and offers a rare glimpse into the world of venture capital. Catch the full episode on Unlocking Venture Capital Podcast, releasing this Monday on our Spotify and YouTube channels. 📅👀 #FamilyOffice #VentureCapital #EarlyStageInvesting #StartupFunding #TechInvestment #Entrepreneurship #VC #InvestorInsights

New C-Sweet Talks Episode Alert! 🎙️ Beth and Dianne sit down with Ruth Jin, Partner & Leader of the Private Investment Funds practice at Moses & Singer LLP. Ruth shares her insights into the various stages of a company's lifecycle, from the early idea phase to public offerings and exits. Discover the financing options available to founders, the challenges they face in securing funding, and the evolving trends in VC and PE investments. Join us for a deep dive into the world of capital markets with Ruth Jin. 📌 Links to listen and watch are in the comments below! #Podcast #CapitalMarkets #VentureCapital #PrivateEquity #BusinessGrowth #InvestmentFunds #FundingChallenges #Entrepreneurship #BethAndDianne #RuthJin #MosesSingerLLP

Ep.17 Drop #20Angel 🎙 The one & only Philipp Moehring, Co-Founder of Tiny Supercomputer Investment Company, joined me in the hot seat for a rare public appearance 🔥 👉 Introducing Tiny Supercomputer Investment Company FUND III ✍ 👉 Higher valuations = higher expectations 💣 👉 Giving Founders the freedom to be extreme 🤪 👉 Your access gives you your price 💰 Some Founder References on Philipp: dennis müller (Amie): "More than most, pmoe is a cheerleader. The journey is already hard enough, some VC's make it harder by sending unsolicited articles with "seen this?". He's the opposite. always fun to brainstorm ideas with him. Differentiated intros relative to others." David Budde (trawa): “He‘s been a great sparring partner and has a ton of experience. I remember, the night before our Pre-Seed closing, we found a minor but important error in our cap table. Unsure what to do, we called Phil late that evening for guidance. To me, it‘s super important to know that I can reach my investors, if it actually matters, and that they‘ll be able to help! + he’s just a really nice guy.” Milos Rusic (deepset): “Phil is amazing! He was actively involved in assembling each of our funding rounds - even in the first round where he committed before we had settled for a lead investor. He actively helped to construct our favourite setup of lead investors for that initial round. He knows everyone and his support is not limited to great intros - he really helps founders to assess and identify which investor could be a right fit for them. 100% reliable, massive value for every company. What they do is really unique.” This was a special one to do, hope you enjoy 🍿 https://lnkd.in/gTRT_SmJ 20VC, #AngelInvesting, #technology, #podcast, #entrepreneurship, #VC, #Founder, #Investing