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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Apr 22, 2015 • 43min
37. The Algorithm for Raise Amount & Valuation (Leo Polovets)
Leo Polovets of Susa Ventures joins Nick to cover The Algorithm for Raise Amount & Valuation. We will address questions including: You've outlined three major steps in "The Algorithm for Seed Fundraising." The first, is the amount of the raise and you cite revenues, expenses and timing as key variables.... To listen more, please visit http://fullratchet.net/podcast-episodes/ for all of our other episodes. Also, follow us on twitter @TheFullRatchet for updates and more information.
Apr 15, 2015 • 8min
Investor Stories 10: My Investing Strategy (Henikoff, Penchina, Neumann)
On this special segment of The Full Ratchet, the following investors are featured: Henikoff Penchina Neumann Each investor describes their investment thesis and how they evaluate startups for investment. To listen more, please visit http://fullratchet.net/podcast-episodes/ for all of our other episodes. Also, follow us on twitter @TheFullRatchet for updates and more information.
Apr 8, 2015 • 53min
36. SaaS Startup Investing (Mamoon Hamid)
Mamoon Hamid of The Social+Capital Partnership joins Nick to cover SaaS Startup Investing. We will address questions including: In your words, can you describe what a SaaS startup is and the key elements that define a SaaS company? Can you give an example of what is and what is not... To listen more, please visit http://fullratchet.net/podcast-episodes/ for all of our other episodes. Also, follow us on twitter @TheFullRatchet for updates and more information.
Apr 1, 2015 • 13min
Investor Stories 9: Why I Invested (Carter, Gasser, Go)
On this special segment of The Full Ratchet, the following investors are featured: Carter Gasser Go Each investor highlights a situation where they decided to invest in a startup and why they said yes. To listen more, please visit http://fullratchet.net/podcast-episodes/ for all of our other episodes. Also, follow us on twitter @TheFullRatchet for updates and more information.
Mar 25, 2015 • 47min
35. Developing Startup Ecosystems & High-Touch Screening (Eric Gasser)
Eric Gasser joins Nick to discuss startup ecosystems and how his high-tech & high-touch screening process works at the Tech Coast Angels. We will address questions including: Can you start off by talking about the startup funding environment in San Diego a decade ago and where it has evolved to... To listen more, please visit http://fullratchet.net/podcast-episodes/ for all of our other episodes. Also, follow us on twitter @TheFullRatchet for updates and more information.
Mar 18, 2015 • 13min
Investor Stories 8: Why I Passed (Brown, Blank, Berkus)
On this special segment of The Full Ratchet, the following investors are featured: - Brown - Blank - Berkus Each investor highlights a situation where they decided not to invest, why they passed, and how it played out. To listen more, please visit http://fullratchet.net/podcast-episodes/ for all of our other episodes. Also, follow us on twitter @TheFullRatchet for updates and more information.
Mar 11, 2015 • 27min
34. Lone-Wolves vs VC's vs Angel Groups vs Syndicates (Nick Moran)
As promised, today we are doing a comparison of the four major approaches by which earlier stage investors make venture investments. They include the lone-wolf angel investor, the angel group, the venture fund and the syndicate. We will be looking at categories such as fees, speed, dealflow access, decision autonomy,... To listen more, please visit http://fullratchet.net/podcast-episodes/ for all of our other episodes. Also, follow us on twitter @TheFullRatchet for updates and more information.
Mar 4, 2015 • 14min
Investor Stories 7: What's Next? (Wheeler, Blank, Wilson)
On this special segment of The Full Ratchet, the following Investors are featured: -Wheeler -Blank -Wilson Each investor discusses sectors, drivers and/or trends that may have significant impact in the future and are potentially positioned for outsized-returns. To listen more, please visit http://fullratchet.net/podcast-episodes/ for all of our other episodes. Also, follow us on twitter @TheFullRatchet for updates and more information.
Feb 25, 2015 • 34min
33. AngelList Syndicate Investing (Gil Penchina)
Gil Penchina joins Nick on The Full Ratchet to discuss Syndicate Investing, including: Can you first provide an overview of your angel portfolio performance? Why is it that you decided not to raise a fund? How does the syndicate approach work on AngelList and why did you adopt this approach toward angel investing? How... To listen more, please visit http://fullratchet.net/podcast-episodes/ for all of our other episodes. Also, follow us on twitter @TheFullRatchet for updates and more information.
Feb 18, 2015 • 11min
Investor Stories 6: My Investing Strategy (Mirabile, Wheeler, Winblad)
On this special segment of The Full Ratchet, the following investors are featured: Mirabile Wheeler Winblad Each investor describes their investment thesis and how they evaluate startups for investment. To listen more, please visit http://fullratchet.net/podcast-episodes/ for all of our other episodes. Also, follow us on twitter @TheFullRatchet for updates and more information.
