

The Full Ratchet (TFR): Venture Capital and Startup Investing Demystified
Nick Moran
The podcast dedicated to demystifying Venture Capital. Nick Moran and Nate Pierotti interview VC's & Startup Founders and on how they build great technology startups.
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Aug 4, 2025 • 6min
Investor Stories 418: Visionary Founders (Shen, Shapiro, Jiang)
On this special segment of The Full Ratchet, the following Investors are featured: Han Shen Craig Shapiro Kevin Jiang We asked guests to discuss the most visionary founder that they've worked with and what makes them so special. The host of The Full Ratchet is Nick Moran of New Stack Ventures, a venture capital firm committed to investing in founders outside of the Bay Area. Want to keep up to date with The Full Ratchet? Follow us on social. You can learn more about New Stack Ventures by visiting our LinkedIn and Twitter.

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Jul 31, 2025 • 7min
Investor Stories 417: Best LP Question (Delk, Hilaly, Dash)
This episode dives into the best questions allocators have posed to investors, highlighting their profound impact on decision-making. A strong focus is placed on the necessity for aligning expectations in founder-investor relationships, showcasing the emotional connections that fuel long-term success. It also emphasizes the critical questions entrepreneurs must ask to gauge investors' priorities, sharing an inspiring anecdote about resilience in the face of skepticism in the startup landscape.

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Jul 28, 2025 • 43min
488. Lessons from 600+ Investments, Founder Profiles that Win, Reserve Strategies that Drive Returns, and the Hidden Potential in Consumer Standouts (Charles Hudson)
Charles Hudson, founder and managing partner at Precursor Ventures, shares invaluable insights from over 600 investments in the startup world. He discusses the importance of supporting founders and examines the evolving dynamics of venture capital. Hudson highlights how unconventional founders can succeed, the challenges of non-consensus investments, and regrets over missed opportunities. The conversation also touches on effective customer profiling and the potential of consumer startups, offering a fresh perspective on future market trends.

Jul 24, 2025 • 5min
Investor Stories 416: Lessons Learned (Niehenke, York, Hsieh)
On this special segment of The Full Ratchet, the following Investors are featured: Alexander Niehenke Kyle York Vince Hsieh We asked guests to tell the most important lesson they've learned in their career. The host of The Full Ratchet is Nick Moran of New Stack Ventures, a venture capital firm committed to investing in founders outside of the Bay Area. Want to keep up to date with The Full Ratchet? Follow us on social. You can learn more about New Stack Ventures by visiting our LinkedIn and Twitter.

Jul 21, 2025 • 5min
Investor Stories 415: Why I Passed (Walsh, Binatti, Schroepfer)
On this special segment of The Full Ratchet, the following Investors are featured: Shamin Walsh Daniela Binatti Mike Schroepfer Each investor highlights a situation where they decided not to invest, why they passed, and how it played out. The host of The Full Ratchet is Nick Moran of New Stack Ventures, a venture capital firm committed to investing in founders outside of the Bay Area. Want to keep up to date with The Full Ratchet? Follow us on social. You can learn more about New Stack Ventures by visiting our LinkedIn and Twitter.

Jul 17, 2025 • 5min
Investor Stories 414: Key Advice (Seides, Patil, Stevens)
On this special segment of The Full Ratchet, the following Investors are featured: Ted Seides Jay Patil Kevin Stevens We asked guests for the most important piece of advice that they'd share with folks early in their venture career. The host of The Full Ratchet is Nick Moran of New Stack Ventures, a venture capital firm committed to investing in founders outside of the Bay Area. Want to keep up to date with The Full Ratchet? Follow us on social. You can learn more about New Stack Ventures by visiting our LinkedIn and Twitter.

Jul 14, 2025 • 52min
487. A 20-Year Journey from the Garage to Nine-Figure ARR, Reinventing with Every Platform Shift, Avoiding the Innovator's Dilemma, and Future-Proofing for Generative AI (Dave Link)
Dave Link of ScienceLogic joins Nick to discuss A 20-Year Journey from the Garage to Nine-Figure ARR, Reinventing with Every Platform Shift, Avoiding the Innovator's Dilemma, and Future-Proofing for Generative AI. In this episode we cover: Transition to Venture Capital and Market Evolution Navigating Platform Shifts and Generative AI Leadership and Team Building Managing Expectations with Venture Capitalists Future of Generative AI and Data Quality Personal Habits and Leadership Guest Links: Dave's LinkedIn Dave's X Science Logic's LinkedIn Science Logic's Website The host of The Full Ratchet is Nick Moran of New Stack Ventures, a venture capital firm committed to investing in founders outside of the Bay Area. Want to keep up to date with The Full Ratchet? Follow us on social. You can learn more about New Stack Ventures by visiting our LinkedIn and Twitter.

Jul 10, 2025 • 6min
Investor Stories 413: Visionary Founders (Schilling, Abel, Patel)
On this special segment of The Full Ratchet, the following Investors are featured: Mathias Schilling Godard Abel Manish Patel We asked guests to discuss the most visionary founder that they've worked with and what makes them so special. The host of The Full Ratchet is Nick Moran of New Stack Ventures, a venture capital firm committed to investing in founders outside of the Bay Area. Want to keep up to date with The Full Ratchet? Follow us on social. You can learn more about New Stack Ventures by visiting our LinkedIn and Twitter.

Jul 7, 2025 • 8min
Investor Stories 412: Best LP Question (Garcia, Tusk, Seides)
On this special segment of The Full Ratchet, the following Investors are featured: David Garcia Bradley Tusk Ted Seides We asked guests to share the best question they've ever been asked by an allocator. The host of The Full Ratchet is Nick Moran of New Stack Ventures, a venture capital firm committed to investing in founders outside of the Bay Area. Want to keep up to date with The Full Ratchet? Follow us on social. You can learn more about New Stack Ventures by visiting our LinkedIn and Twitter.

Jul 3, 2025 • 7min
Investor Stories 411: Lessons Learned (Patil, Schilling, Abel)
On this special segment of The Full Ratchet, the following Investors are featured: Jay Patil Mathias Schilling Godard Abel We asked guests to tell the most important lesson they've learned in their career. The host of The Full Ratchet is Nick Moran of New Stack Ventures, a venture capital firm committed to investing in founders outside of the Bay Area. Want to keep up to date with The Full Ratchet? Follow us on social. You can learn more about New Stack Ventures by visiting our LinkedIn and Twitter.


