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💡 New week, new episode of VCs Off the Record with Gayle Jennings O'Byrne! This week, she’s joined by venture capital trailblazer Benny Lorenzo. Together, they unpack the challenges and opportunities for diverse founders and how we can keep pushing for equity in the industry. Ready for some serious business insights? 🎙️The full episode goes live tomorrow on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Sheqonomi, our YouTube, or wherever you like to listen. #Wocstar #VCsOffTheRecord #WocstarFund #StartupJourney #VentureCapital #Entrepreneurship

Unlocking the Secrets of Startup Valuations and Term Sheets In the latest episode of the WT3 Podcast, we sit down with venture specialist Sebastian S. to uncover the critical aspects of startup valuations and term sheets in the Web3 space. This clip is packed with invaluable advice for emerging tech founders navigating the complexities of fundraising and equity management. Key Highlights: - Valuations | Understanding how to set realistic valuations and avoid common pitfalls. - Term Sheets | Key provisions in term sheets that every founder should know. - Equity Management | Practical tips for managing your equity and avoiding early dilution. Sebastian also discusses the unique challenges and opportunities of token-based investments and provides actionable strategies for preparing for successful fundraising rounds. Whether you're in the early stages of your startup journey or looking to refine your fundraising strategy, this will provide critical insights to help you secure fair valuations and manage your equity effectively. #startupfunding #venturecapital #emergingtech #web3 HOSTS: Charlie Algar Thomas van den Broek Catch the full episode on YouTube, X, and Spotify. #WT3Podcast

Are you in love with the problems you're solving, or is it just a fling? 💖 🌍 In our newest episode of 'The Perfect Pitch Podcast', M. Mikael Hajjar and Hisham Halbouny, Managing Partners at P1 Ventures, reveal why authentic, resilient founders are key to fast growth and why a deep connection to their mission is critical. 👇 🎧 Now streaming on LucidityInsights.com and all major platforms: 🔗 https://lnkd.in/gCu59zye ▶️ Watch on YouTube: https://lnkd.in/gRJNy6W9 ᯤ Listen on Spotify:  https://lnkd.in/gXmhBXSU 🎙️ Listen on Apple Podcast: https://lnkd.in/g2bs9BWY 🌐 P1 Ventures' profile: https://lnkd.in/gSKwRigB "𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐏𝐞𝐫𝐟𝐞𝐜𝐭 𝐏𝐢𝐭𝐜𝐡" is your exclusive masterclass series featuring top investors and thought leaders in #VentureCapital. Get the insights you need to fuel your entrepreneurial journey. 🚀 ━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━ #LucidityInsights #ThePerfectPitch #AfricaStartups #ScalingUp #EntrepreneurshipJourney #VCInsights #StartupAdvice #TechInAfrica #FintechInnovation #AIStartups #TechInfrastructure #FounderStories #BusinessGrowth #PodcastSeries #InnovationEcosystem #StartupFunding

Pitch Deck podcast is baaaaack in it's new home, here at Forward Pursuit For episode 1, Nick Telson-Sillett was delighted to sit down with Kirsten Connell from Octopus Ventures and chat all things pre-seed. Some of the topics we covered: ✅ Investors are more focused on traction and metrics at the seed stage, but pre-seed investments are less impacted by this shift. ✅ Exceptional founders who have identified a real need, can build an MVP, and have a clear plan to take their product or service to market are highly sought after. ✅ In B2C startups, it's important to have a strong value proposition and a clear understanding of the market and route to market. ✅ Founder-market fit is crucial, whether the founder has first-hand experience in the industry or is passionate about solving a problem. ✅ Competition is a factor to consider, but it's not the sole reason to bow out of investing. Other factors such as market size, product roadmap, and business model should also be taken into account. We're now on... Spotify - https://lnkd.in/gryBgXz Apple - https://lnkd.in/gGyuwAT Youtube - https://lnkd.in/eYvSiYH7

🎤 How do podcasters make it sound so easy?! Enjoyed my first experience with Chris McGowan and The Start-Up Diaries Podcast team but it took me back to GCSE French oral exam and forgetting every (little) bit of French I knew! Kiran Mehta and I talk through our different perspectives of seed/series A and what we at Mercia Ventures are looking out for in businesses at each stage. #venturecapital #startupdiariespodcast #fundraisingtips #startuptips #seriesA #seedround

🚨 Exciting News! 🚨 The Perfect Pitch Video Podcast with P1 Ventures is officially out now! 🎙️🔥 If you're an entrepreneur or founder looking to nail that pitch, this episode is a game-changer! Learn exactly how to pitch P1 Ventures and unlock the secrets to delivering a perfect pitch that gets noticed. 💡 Get expert tips, insider knowledge, and real-world insights to take your pitch to the next level. 🔗 Watch the full episode now: https://lnkd.in/dn8cm7Rw #PerfectPitch #P1Ventures #Entrepreneurship #Startups #Pitching #VentureCapital #BusinessGrowth #Podcast

🎙️ Exciting News! We are thrilled to announce the launch of our new podcast, FemTech Real Money Talks! 🚀 Join us as we explore FemTech and Money. Hosted by Elena Lipilina, founder of Visible Sports and consultant for the International Finance Corporation, this podcast dives into fundraising and development for FemTech startups across different stages, markets, and products. Elena talks to founders, investors, and industry experts. In our first episode, Emma Murphy MIACP, founder and CEO of Eating Freely Ltd, shares her entrepreneurial journey. https://lnkd.in/e7JZc2tj As an expert on emotional eating, she discusses her unique approach, the challenges of raising VC funding, and her success through bootstrapping. Emma provides insights into the pros and cons of bootstrapping versus seeking investment, emphasizing the importance of financial discipline. Don't forget to subscribe on Spotify, Amazon Podcasts, Apple Podcasts, and other popular platforms. Thank you for your support, and we can't wait for you to join the conversation! #FemTechRealMoneyTalks #FemTech #StartupFunding #Bootstrapping #FemaleFounders

"The key insight I've gathered is that almost all insights eventually become common wisdom, and the truly insightful are those who grasp these ideas first. Being early to an opinion and understanding its probability is a hallmark of someone worth listening to. This encapsulates the art of forecasting—making predictions and assessing their likelihood. It's a vital skill for VCs, who must navigate an ecosystem teeming with thousands of founders, knowing that only a small fraction will succeed. With a 90% failure rate for startups, VCs are tasked with predicting which ventures will thrive long before they do. Success in this arena earns them accolades, while missed predictions often attract ridicule. Ultimately, the crux of this business lies in the accuracy of these forecasts." - Jeremy Au 区汉辉, Host of BRAVE Southeast Asia Tech Podcast Watch, listen or read the full insight at https://lnkd.in/gFxSdc9J Nonton, dengar atau baca wawasan lengkapnya di https://lnkd.in/gERtpxJP 观看、收听或阅读全文，请访问 https://lnkd.in/g2q4J4rr Xem, nghe hoặc đọc toàn bộ thông tin chi tiết tại https://lnkd.in/gEaX6i6r #VentureCapitalSecrets #Forecasting #TechLeaderLessons #PodcastingLearnings #InsightfulStories #SoutheastAsiaTech #BRAVEPodcast

Thanks Marcus Brauchli for doing this with me! Always a good time. A MUST LISTEN for anyone wanting a better understanding of the unpredictable nature of VC & PE-backed Exits! #exits #venture #privateequity #markets #internationalinvestments #founders #ceos #growth #founderstories #angelinvesting #ipo #planning #returns #investing #venturecapital

On non-consensus v. contrarian investing. The goal is not contrarian, the goal is to find something before others believe --> Will Quist of Slow Ventures in action. He and Jason Shuman from Primary Venture Partners join Elizabeth "Beezer" Clarkson and I on Origins pod and debate different approaches to building venture firms. 📷 Listen here: https://lnkd.in/efUJJZMT #OpenLP #OriginsPodcast