Investor Connect Podcast
Hall T Martin interviews angel and venture capital investors on how they invest and talks with CEOs who discuss their sector and what to look for. Hall T Martin also leads the Startup Funding Espresso series in which you can learn about startup funding and investing in the time it takes to have an espresso. https://investorconnect.org/
Episodes
In this episode of Investor Connect, Hall Martin engages with Joe Perino, a seasoned industrial strategist, consultant, and engineer with over four decades of experience. Joe shares insights on industrial transformation, emphasizing the importance of technology-enabled business model changes that yield significant improvements. He discusses the impact of predictive analytics and edge computing in the energy process and manufacturin...
How To Tell When the Startup Doesn’t Have Anything
Hello, this is Hall T. Martin with the Startup Funding Espresso -- your daily shot of startup funding and investing.
Startups raising funding should bring customer engagement, if not traction, to the pitch.
Founders raising funding often compensate for the lack of customer engagement through distractions.
Here’s how t...
LP Investing Mistakes
Hello, this is Hall T. Martin with the Startup Funding Espresso -- your daily shot of startup funding and investing.
Limited partners are referred to as LPs.
They invest in venture capital funds.
Just as angel investors make mistakes, so do LPs
Here’s a list of LP investing mistakes:
Not investing consistently.
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Tips for the Startup Financial Pro Forma
Hello, this is Hall T. Martin with the Startup Funding Espresso -- your daily shot of startup funding and investing.
Part of the fundraising documentation is the financial pro forma.
Investors want to know what the founder proposes will happen if they raise the target fundraising amount.
The financial pro forma shows this proje...
Mistakes VCs Make
Hello, this is Hall T. Martin with the Startup Funding Espresso -- your daily shot of startup funding and investing.
Venture capitalists make mistakes just like every other investor.
Here’s a list of mistakes VCs make:
Not investing consistently through the market's ups and downs.
Valuations are better in down markets, and good deals are...
The Dark Side of Venture Capital
Hello, this is Hall T. Martin with the Startup Funding Espresso -- your daily shot of startup funding and investing.
While venture capital brings many benefits to the startup ecosystem, it also has drawbacks.
Here’s a list to consider:
The venture model generates a high number of startup failures.
By pushing the business t...
In this episode of Investor Connect, host Hall Martin sits down with Earle Hager, Managing Partner of The Neutrino Donut, a consulting firm specialized in transforming scientific research into commercial solutions. Earle shares his extensive experience in technology evaluation, market planning, and commercialization strategies, highlighting his work with startups, universities, and government-funded projects supported by SBIR/STTR ...
The Introductory Version of the Pitch Deck
Hello, this is Hall T. Martin with the Startup Funding Espresso -- your daily shot of startup funding and investing.
For the first pitch to an investor, build an introductory pitch deck.
The introductory version of the pitch deck simplifies your deal into its most basic presentation.
The pitch deck should focus on one problem...
The Role of Venture Capital
Hello, this is Hall T. Martin with the Startup Funding Espresso -- your daily shot of startup funding and investing.
Venture capital brings innovation and growth to many industries.
The VC model provides funding to startups to innovate and provide new products and business models.
VC funding seeks out innovative ideas that are scalable.
Key Factors Investors Use To Evaluate a Startup
Hello, this is Hall T. Martin with the Startup Funding Espresso -- your daily shot of startup funding and investing.
Investors review the startup founder’s pitch to determine if it's worth pursuing or not.
Most startup pitches follow the same model of problem, solution, and how it works.
The team, traction, competitive a...
How To Organize Your Pitch
Hello, this is Hall T. Martin with the Startup Funding Espresso -- your daily shot of startup funding and investing.
The pitch deck is the key communication tool in startup fundraising.
Here are the key steps on how to organize your pitch:
Start with a one-liner on your business.
State what the business does in a short and conc...
Start With a Fractional CTO
Hello, this is Hall T. Martin with the Startup Funding Espresso -- your daily shot of startup funding and investing.
In launching a startup, the watchword is minimal.
Minimum fund raise, minimum team, minimum viable product.
The CTO is a key component of the startup team.
Start with a fractional CTO rather than a full-time hire...
On this episode of Investor Connect, Hall welcomes Ivor Stratford, co-founder and CEO of Morpheus Group, a leading consultancy specializing in talent solutions and executive recruitment. Located in London, Morpheus Group works with organizations across the globe, particularly in the U.S., to help founders and executives align their culture, values, and growth strategy with the right talent. With a ...
The Benefit of Short-Term Returns
Hello, this is Hall T. Martin with the Startup Funding Espresso -- your daily shot of startup funding and investing.
In startup investing, many investors swing for the fences.
The goal is to make each investment a homerun.
In most cases, home runs will take a substantial amount of time to complete.
There are benefits to...
When the Investor Won’t Sign an NDA
Hello, this is Hall T. Martin with the Startup Funding Espresso -- your daily shot of startup funding and investing.
During the diligence phase, startups may ask investors to sign an NDA.
If the information is truly confidential and proprietary, then it may make sense to ask for it.
Some investors may choose not to sign an NDA.
It’s Not Your Fault, but It Is Your Responsibility
Hello, this is Hall T. Martin with the Startup Funding Espresso -- your daily shot of startup funding and investing.
In fundraising, the ultimate responsibility lies with the CEO.
The CEO must know their numbers, how their operations work, and exactly how the product performs.
From time to time, there will be problem...
Always Have a Customer Update
Hello, this is Hall T. Martin with the Startup Funding Espresso -- your daily shot of startup funding and investing.
In raising funding, it’s important to show progress with customers.
In each interaction with an investor, bring up new information about a customer.
Investors care less about how the product works and more about how the cus...
Ideal Size of a Due Diligence Team
Hello, this is Hall T. Martin with the Startup Funding Espresso -- your daily shot of startup funding and investing.
Due diligence works best when it’s a shared endeavor.
It can take a substantial amount of time to diligence a startup.
The ideal size of a due diligence team is six people.
Here are the key roles and respo...
In this episode of Investor Connect, host Hall Martin engages with Ron Ondechek Jr., a seasoned investment executive and the founding managing director of South Highland Ventures LLC.
With over 15 years of experience and a track record of leading more than 100 transactions totaling over 1 billion dollars, Ron shares insights on South Highland Ventures' investment mandate, deal sourcing, and diligence processes. He discusses the fir...
Good Design Techniques for the Pitch Deck
Hello, this is Hall T. Martin with the Startup Funding Espresso -- your daily shot of startup funding and investing.
The pitch deck is the primary tool in fundraising.
It’s important to develop a pitch deck that’s clear and engaging.
Here are some key techniques to improve the design of your pitch deck:
Use graphs...
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