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What are the tell-tale signs of a founder with potential? Amid the chaos of startup pitch decks and investor meetings, how does one spot these signs? Lainy breaks it down for us, drawing from her substantial hands-on experience in this field in this episode of the Entrepreneurial Excellence Podcast. Tune in here: https://lnkd.in/grx2mukE

Last week was Global Entrepreneurship Week, and we were lucky enough to celebrate with a conversation featuring the one and only Arlan Hamilton! AnitaB.org President & CEO Brenda Darden Wilkerson sat down with Hamilton, a trailblazer in the world of venture capital, who is committed to seeing more representation in upcoming entrepreneurs. Backstage Capital, founded by Hamilton in 2015, has officially invested in over 200 companies "led by historically overlooked founders." Arlan's commitment to breaking barriers and reshaping the landscape of venture funding is truly inspiring, and one reason we love this episode of B The Way Forward so much. Listen wherever you get your podcasts, and if the episode imparts you with something meaningful, please leave us a rating and review! #venturecapital #globalentrepreneurshipweek #BTheWayForward

Welcome to another insightful episode of the More Doors Podcast, where we unlock the secrets to real estate success one door at a time. In episode 29, titled "Meet Brian Force: Investor Profile," we sit down with the formidable Brian Force, a seasoned real estate investor and entrepreneur. Brian delves into his background, sharing pearls of wisdom from his journey—from his sports-driven upbringing to building a towering presence in the real estate arena. #multifamily #realestate #dfwrealestate #entrepreneur #investor Deep Blue Capital Nick Good

🚀 New Episode Just Dropped! 🎙️🔥 We're thrilled to announce the release of our latest podcast episode featuring Zamir Shukho, the Founder and General Partner of Vibranium Venture Capital! 🔥 This episode, Shawn and Zamir delved deep into venture capital, exploring how the selection process evolves based on a company's stage. 🌱📈 We touched on some invaluable insights: 🌟 Stage-Dependent Selection: Learn how the criteria for choosing investments shift as a company progresses. 📊 Seed Stage Metrics: Discover the key metrics every early-stage company should have on their radar for success. 💰 Financial Due Diligence: Get an inside look at the critical steps in this crucial process, ensuring sound investments. 🤝 Investment Committee Meetings: Understand the dynamics and decisions that unfold in these high-stakes gatherings. Tune in now to gain exclusive access to Zamir's wealth of knowledge and experience. This episode is packed with invaluable insights for budding entrepreneurs and seasoned investors. 🌐💡 🎧 Links are in the comments. 👇 #VentureCapital #StartupInvesting #PodcastRelease #InvestmentInsights

Convictions are the foundation of business success, enabling us to transform every challenge into an opportunity. One such unwavering conviction has fueled the journey of Mukesh P Kalra, Founder and CEO of ET Money, helping him turn every business challenge into an opportunity. Tune into the Speakeasy with Dheeraj Sinha podcast to uncover the resolute belief that has enabled Mukesh to carve a distinctive path for ET Money in the wealth tech sector, earning the trust of over 10 million investors nationwide. For more interesting insights, click on the podcast link in the comments section 👇🎧 #podcast #startup #founder #wealthtech #etmoney

Here are some 🤫 secrets behind fostering successful founders and making smart investments. Discover the 💡insights with Marijus Andrijauskas on the latest BAD to Better 🎙️ podcast episode, hosted by Raimonds Kulbergs from BADideas.fund Marijus breaks down: 🟣 The 5 non-negotiable factors he considers before making any investment 🟣 Top trait all founders must possess for success 🟣 How a founder's mindset can dramatically improve investment decisions 🟣 What truly distinguishes Baltic founders from the rest 🟣 Discerning the essential signals from noise in the startup building Marijus believes, "It's one thing whether the startup idea is big enough. But what I see very often is that the real limits are in the founder's head. My biggest task is to work with the founder mindset and help them get more ambitious." 🎧 Listen now and let us know your thoughts. Podcast link in the comments 👇 below.

“We're just in this environment of impatience and instant gratification where we want quick flips and turnarounds, but those are rare. You need to build it the old-fashioned way—build it over time and grow it.” In episode 8 of the Private Equity Value Creation podcast, we spoke with George Rossolatos, CEO & Managing Partner of Canadian Business Growth Fund, about how marketing and brand investments need a longer-term mindset. Listen to the full episode to hear our deep dive into the investment tactics George recommends companies embrace for more sustainable growth—and how to avoid the “over-burn and under-deliver” trap many tech startups fall into. 🔥

Let’s rewind to our Hello Chaos podcast with Herbert Drayton III from back in October 2022 as he talks about HI Mark Capital, a venture capital firm focused on minority- and women-owned businesses. This is a good one for you if your business pushes against the status quo, but you’re doing the damn thing anyway. As an experienced entrepreneur, he has plenty of tips for what's important to focus on and his own inspiring blueprint for what the journey is all about. Tune in and subscribe at orangewip.com -- #OrangeWIP #OWIP #HelloChaos #podcast #minorityowned #womenowned #business #businesstips #businessjourney #statusquo

Why would anyone make a public Airtable of all the angel investors mentioned in Kieran Hill's 20Angel podcast for 20VC? Well I did... because... 1. I've been researching the smartest angels in Europe to join DRPCRD (Drop Card)’s round (we have some SEIS left to close) 2. I was making a list anyway 3. I like shipping products that are useful 🤓 Q. Want access to this Airtable? A. Just comment "Yes please" below... Q. Are you an angel into marketplaces, creator economy, or martech? A. DM Tim Mitchell or me In Kieran's podcast he interviews angels with awesome founder NPS like Henry de Zoete, Andreas Klinger, Sarah Drinkwater, Marc McCabe, Jens Lapinski, Mark Cummins who all mention their favourite angel investors in Europe. Well worth a listen – links to each episode in the Airtable too ;) #angelinvesting #angelinvestors #startup #angelround #dealflow

Did you catch episode 180 of the podcast? Featuring Brandon Shelton, founder and managing partner of Task Force X Capital Management. They know that veterans make incredible startup founders and they want to support those efforts. Tune in as Brandon shares about his experience in the venture capital realm and what he and TFX look for when investing in a new startup. Find it on your favorite podcast platform and share with a fellow veteran entrepreneur.