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
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...
How To Invest in Vertical SaaS
Hello, this is Hall T. Martin with the Startup Funding Espresso -- your daily shot of startup funding and investing.
Vertical SaaS is a recurring revenue business that focuses on a specific application or a narrow vertical sector.
By narrowing the scope of the target application, the startup can focus its efforts more effectively on solving the probl...
Advisor Shares
Hello, this is Hall T. Martin with the Startup Funding Espresso -- your daily shot of startup funding and investing.
Startup founders can find additional support through advisors.
Advisors are typically experienced operators who previously ran a startup and now provide coaching and consulting services.
The startup brings in an advisor to coach on areas ...
Impact of VC on the Entrepreneur Ecosystem
Hello, this is Hall T. Martin with the Startup Funding Espresso -- your daily shot of startup funding and investing.
Venture capital plays a key role in entrepreneur ecosystems.
The VC sits at the nexus of startups, innovation, and entrepreneurship.
While not all startups receive VC funding, most startups seek investment from...
How To Write Concise Investor Updates
Hello, this is Hall T. Martin with the Startup Funding Espresso -- your daily shot of startup funding and investing.
Founders should keep their investors up to date on the business.
Investor updates on a regular basis are important.
Here are some key elements to include in your investor update:
Remind the investor wh...
In this episode of Investor Connect, Hall Martin welcomes Uli Chettipally, a distinguished physician, researcher, and healthcare innovator from Burlingame in the San Francisco Bay Area. Chettipally shares his journey and expertise in driving physician-led innovation and collaboration through his firm, Innovator MD.
He discusses how frontline medical professionals can identify unmet clinical needs and develop scalable solutions with...
The Challenge With Solo-Founder Startups
Hello, this is Hall T. Martin with the Startup Funding Espresso -- your daily shot of startup funding and investing.
Many investors avoid investing in startups with a solo founder.
Here are some reasons why:
The company is at risk in case something happens to the founder.
There’s no one there to pick up the busines...
Incentives for Investors
Hello, this is Hall T. Martin with the Startup Funding Espresso -- your daily shot of startup funding and investing.
Closing the fundraiser can sometimes be a challenge.
In down markets and uncertain economic conditions, investors hesitate to commit.
Consider incentives for investors to move the fundraising to a close.
Here are so...
How To Answer Questions You Don’t Know
Hello, this is Hall T. Martin with the Startup Funding Espresso -- your daily shot of startup funding and investing.
Investors ask many questions of startup founders.
Founders should know their business and, in particular, their numbers.
Sometimes an investor will ask a question that the founder doesn’t know.
Here ar...
How To Perform Technical Due Diligence
Hello, this is Hall T. Martin with the Startup Funding Espresso -- your daily shot of startup funding and investing.
Investors perform diligence on a startup before investing.
Most of the diligence focuses on the financial aspects of the business.
Technical diligence is just as important.
For startups, it’s also impo...
Benefits of Family Office Funding
Hello, this is Hall T. Martin with the Startup Funding Espresso -- your daily shot of startup funding and investing.
Family offices bring many benefits over other investor types as a funding source.
Here’s a list of reasons why family offices should be considered for your fundraising:
Family offices have deeper pockets than angel inve...
In this episode of Investor Connect, Hall Martin welcomes Abe Kwon, a partner at Lowenstein Sandler, LLP, a renowned national law firm with a strong focus on emerging companies, venture capital funds, and investors. Abe Kwon shares his extensive experience as a startup venture capital lawyer and provides key insights into the critical legal considerations for early-stage fundraising, especially regarding venture capital, SPACs, and...
How To Hone Your Deal Selection Process
Hello, this is Hall T. Martin with the Startup Funding Espresso -- your daily shot of startup funding and investing.
Investors funding startups go through a great number of deals to find the ones to fund.
The investor won’t know for several months or years if the deal is going to work out or not.
The startup’s fundraising is typ...
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