The Full Ratchet (TFR): Venture Capital and Startup Investing Demystified
Episodes
Investor Stories 117: Lessons Learned (Tusk, Kim, Rooke)
24 Jul 2019
Contributed by Lukas
On this special segment of The Full Ratchet, the following Investors are featured: Bradley Tusk Jim Kim Jenny Rooke Each investor illustrates a ...
190. Immigration, Privacy, and Foreign Investment -- The Biggest Threat to Venture is in Washington D.C. (Bobby Franklin)
17 Jul 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Bobby Franklin of NVCA joins Nick to discuss Immigration, Privacy, and Foreign Investment -- The Biggest Threat to Venture is in Washington D.C.. In t...
Investor Stories 116: Whats Next (Bahat, Rust, Kimmel)
10 Jul 2019
Contributed by Lukas
On this special segment of The Full Ratchet, the following Investors are featured: Roy Bahat Ash Rust Wayne Kimmel Each investor discusses sectors, ...
189. The Venture Studio (Scott Dorsey)
03 Jul 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Scott Dorsey of High Alpha joins Nick to discuss The Venture Studio. In this episode, we cover: Backstory/ path to tech. The story behind ExactTarget...
Investor Stories 115: Post Mortems (Senkut, Fein, Cheng)
26 Jun 2019
Contributed by Lukas
On this special segment of The Full Ratchet, the following Investors are featured: Aydin Senkut John Fein Cheryl Cheng Each investor discusses a por...
188. Opportunity Zones --- A Fit for VC? (Steve Glickman)
20 Jun 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Steve Glickman of Develop Advisors joins Nick to discuss Opportunity Zones --- A Fit for VC?. In this episode, we cover: Quick overview of your backg...
Investor Stories 114: Strange & Unusual (Ajao, Banister, Clavier)
12 Jun 2019
Contributed by Lukas
On this special segment of The Full Ratchet, the following Investors are featured: Adeyemi Ajao Cyan Banister Jeff Clavier Each investor describes ...
187. Transformative Tech for Old World Industry (Jim Kim)
05 Jun 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Jim Kim of Builders VC joins Nick to discuss Transformative Tech for Old World Industry. In this episode, we cover: Quick Backstory/ Path to foundi...
Investor Stories 113: Lessons Learned (Tananbaum, Ascher, Nahm)
29 May 2019
Contributed by Lukas
On this special segment of The Full Ratchet, the following Investors are featured: Jim Tananbaum Brian Ascher Tae Hea Nahm Each investor illustrates...
186. Seed Investing at the Intersection of Biology & Technology (Jenny Rooke)
23 May 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Jenny Rooke of Genoa Ventures joins Nick to discuss Seed Investing at the Intersection of Biology & Technology. In this episode, we cover: Her back...
Investor Stories 112: Special Edition! Why I Invested in Winston Privacy (Moran, Stokes, Dwyer)
16 May 2019
Contributed by Lukas
On this special segment of The Full Ratchet, the following individuals are featured: Nick Moran Rick Stokes Joe Dwyer This will be a unique segment...
Investor Stories 111: What's Next (Wortmann, Moatti, Tusk)
08 May 2019
Contributed by Lukas
On this special segment of The Full Ratchet, the following Investors are featured: Craig Wortmann SC Moatti Bradley Tusk Each investor discusses sec...
185. "Blessed" Teams, Pseudo Deal Leads, and Caps at Pre vs Post (Ash Rust)
01 May 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Ash Rust of Sterling Road joins Nick to discuss "Blessed" Teams, Pseudo Deal Leads, and Caps at Pre vs Post. In this episode, we cover: His beginning...
Investor Stories 110: Why I Passed (Banister, Cohen, Fein)
23 Apr 2019
Contributed by Lukas
On this special segment of The Full Ratchet, the following Investors are featured: Cyan Banister David Cohen John Fein Each investor highlights a si...
184. Iconic Companies, Frontier Markets & a Truly Founder Centric Approach (Aydin Senkut)
15 Apr 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Aydin Senkut of Felicis Ventures joins Nick to discuss Iconic Companies, Frontier Markets & a Truly Founder Centric Approach. In this episode, we cove...
Investor Stories 109: Post Mortems (Kaden, Bahat, Galbut)
07 Apr 2019
Contributed by Lukas
On this special segment of The Full Ratchet, the following Investors are featured: Rebecca Kaden Roy Bahat Elizabeth Galbut Each investor discusses ...
183. Automation vs. AI (Adeyemi Ajao)
29 Mar 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Adeyemi Ajao of Base 10 Partners joins Nick to discuss Automation vs. AI. In this episode, we cover: Backstory - Growing up in Spain and Nigeria an...
Investor Stories 108: Strange & Unusual (Simoudis, Cheng, Kimmel)
22 Mar 2019
Contributed by Lukas
On this special segment of The Full Ratchet, the following Investors are featured: Evangelos Simoudis Cheryl Cheng Wayne Kimmel Each investor descri...
182. Market Cycles, Escalating Costs to Start Up, and the Micro VC Surge (Jeff Clavier)
15 Mar 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Jeff Clavier of Uncork Capital joins Nick to discuss Market Cycles, Escalating Costs to Start Up, and the Micro VC Surge. In this episode, we cover: ...
Investor Stories 107: Lessons Learned (Moatti, Wallace, Pascucci)
07 Mar 2019
Contributed by Lukas
On this special segment of The Full Ratchet, the following Investors are featured: SC Moatti Brendan Wallace Vic Pascucci Each investor illustrates ...
181. Cram Session, Episodes 130-136 (Nick Moran)
28 Feb 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome back to TFR for another Cram Session. In these special releases, we have aggregated the takeaways and tips from previous episodes. In this ins...
Investor Stories 106: Whats Next (Tananbaum, Fein, Anderson)
18 Feb 2019
Contributed by Lukas
On this special segment of The Full Ratchet, the following Investors are featured: Jim Tananbaum John Fein Sarah Anderson Each investor discusses se...
180. The Self-Made Engineer, Angel, and Venture Capitalist (Cyan Banister)
08 Feb 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Cyan Banister of Founders Fund joins Nick to discuss the Self-Made Engineer, Angel, and Venture Capitalist. In this episode, we cover: So, Cyan y...
Investor Stories 105: Why I Passed (Tusk, Bahat, Ascher)
31 Jan 2019
Contributed by Lukas
On this special segment of The Full Ratchet, the following Investors are featured: Bradley Tusk Roy Bahat Brian Ascher Each investor highlights a situ...
179. Sales Mastery & Storytelling at Scaling Startups (Craig Wortmann)
23 Jan 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Craig Wortmann of Sales Engine joins Nick to discuss Sales Mastery & Storytelling at Scaling Startups. In this episode, we cover: -Craig's background ...
Investor Stories 104: Lessons Learned (Fontana, Kimmel, Farmer)
18 Jan 2019
Contributed by Lukas
On this special segment of The Full Ratchet, the following Investors are featured: Ash Fontana Wayne Kimmel Chris Farmer Each investor illustrates ...
Investor Stories 103: Post Mortems (Nahm, Cohen, Leitersdorf)
10 Jan 2019
Contributed by Lukas
On this special segment of The Full Ratchet, the following Investors are featured: Tae Hea Nahm David Cohen Yoav Leitersdorf Each investor discusses ...
178. The Gen-Z Consumer, Real-Time Health Data, and Persistent Top Fund Returns (Cheryl Cheng)
03 Jan 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Cheryl Cheng of Blue Run Ventures joins Nick to discuss The Gen-Z Consumer, Real-Time Health Data, and Persistent Top Fund Returns. In this episode, w...
Investor Stories 102: Strange & Unusual (Olsen, Hardiman, Galbut)
28 Dec 2018
Contributed by Lukas
On this special segment of The Full Ratchet, the following Investors are featured: Chris Olsen James Hardiman Elizabeth Galbut Each investor descri...
177. Cram Session, Episodes 121-128 (Nick Moran)
21 Dec 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome back to TFR for another Cram Session. In these special releases, we have aggregated the takeaways and tips from previous episodes. In this ins...
Investor Stories 101: Lessons Learned (Kaden, Duovos, Cast)
12 Dec 2018
Contributed by Lukas
On this special segment of The Full Ratchet, the following Investors are featured: Rebecca Kaden Chris Duovos Carter Cast Each investor illustrates...
176. Creating Powerful Networks, 3 Rules for Great Products, and the Future of Mobile Tech (SC Moatti)
11 Dec 2018
Contributed by Lukas
SC Moatti of Mighty Capital joins Nick to discuss Creating Powerful Networks, 3 Rules for Great Products, and the Future of Mobile Tech. In this episo...
Investor Stories 100: Why I Passed (Wallace, Zuberi, Medved)
28 Nov 2018
Contributed by Lukas
On this special segment of The Full Ratchet, the following Investors are featured: Brendan Wallace Bilal Zuberi Joe Medved Each investor highlights ...
175. From Operator to Accelerator MD to Fund Manager (John Fein)
21 Nov 2018
Contributed by Lukas
John Fein of Firebrand Ventures joins Nick to discuss From Operator to Accelerator MD to Fund Manager. In this episode, we cover: So you participa...
Investor Stories 99: Post Mortems (Martino, Simoudis, Narasin)
14 Nov 2018
Contributed by Lukas
On this special segment of The Full Ratchet, the following Investors are featured: Paul Martino Evangelos Simoudis Ben Narasin Each investor discus...
174. VCs Ride the Bus, Comeback Cities & Unorthodox Investing
07 Nov 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Roy Bahat of Bloomberg Beta joins Nick to discuss VCs Ride the Bus, Comeback Cities & Unorthodox Investing. In this episode, we cover: Backstory / Pa...
Investor Stories 98: The Strange & Unusual (Anderson, O'Reilly, Pascucci)
31 Oct 2018
Contributed by Lukas
On this special segment of The Full Ratchet, the following Investors are featured: Sarah Anderson Tim O'Reilly Vic Pascucci Each investor describe...
173. Corruption, Extortion and the Fight Against Entrenched Interests-- How a VC Saves Startups from Death by Politics (Bradley Tusk)
25 Oct 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Bradley Tusk of Tusk Ventures joins Nick to discuss Corruption, Extortion and the Fight Against Entrenched Interests-- How a VC Saves Startups from De...
Investor Stories 97: Lessons Learned (Einstein, Cohen, Nof)
19 Oct 2018
Contributed by Lukas
On this special segment of The Full Ratchet, the following Investors are featured: David Cohen Ben Einstein Jordan Nof Each investor illustrates ...
172. Growth Investing in Biotech, Genomics and Pharma (Jim Tananbaum)
12 Oct 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Jim Tananbaum of Foresite Capital joins Nick to discuss Growth Investing in Biotech, Genomics and Pharma. In this episode, we cover: -His 25 years in ...
Investor Stories 96: What's Next (Ascher, Medved, Fontana)
01 Oct 2018
Contributed by Lukas
On this special segment of The Full Ratchet, the following Investors are featured: Brian Ascher Joe Medved Ash Fontana Each investor discusses secto...
171. Sports Tech and the Future of eSports (Wayne Kimmel)
20 Sep 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Wayne Kimmel of SeventySix Capital joins Nick to discuss Sports Tech and the Future of eSports. In this episode, we cover: Talk about the investment ...
Investor Stories 95: Why I Passed (Kaden, Hardiman, Simoudis)
07 Sep 2018
Contributed by Lukas
On this special segment of The Full Ratchet, the following Investors are featured: Rebecca Kaden James Hardiman Evangelos Simoudis Each investor ...
170. Go-to-Market Fit, Tidal Waves, Category Leadership & Split-Personalities (Tae Hea Nahm)
25 Aug 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Tae Hea Nahm of Storm Ventures joins Nick to discuss Go-to-Market Fit, Tidal Waves, Category Leadership & Split-Personalities. In this episode, w...
Investor Stories 94: The Strange & Unusual (Ramanujam, Turner, Leitersdorf)
16 Aug 2018
Contributed by Lukas
On this special segment of The Full Ratchet, the following Investors are featured: Madhavan Ramanujam Guy Turner Yoav Leitersdorf Each investor descr...
Investor Stories 93: Lessons Learned (Zuberi, Coelius, Galbut)
08 Aug 2018
Contributed by Lukas
On this special segment of The Full Ratchet, the following Investors are featured: Bilal Zuberi Zach Coelius Elizabeth Galbut Each investor illustrat...
169. Product is Paramount (Brian Ascher)
30 Jul 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Brian Ascher of Venrock joins Nick to discuss Product is Paramount. In this episode, we cover: What is your story at Venrock and how have both yo...
Investor Stories 92: What's Next (Martino, Calacanis, Farmer)
21 Jul 2018
Contributed by Lukas
On this special segment of The Full Ratchet, the following investors are featured: Paul Martino Jason Calacanis Chris Farmer Each investor di...
168. Leadership from Origin to Scale (Carter Cast)
16 Jul 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Carter Cast of Pritzker Group joins Nick to discuss Leadership from Origin to Scale. In this episode, we cover: You've been a manager and leader in ...
Investor Stories 91: Why I Passed (Anderson, Fontana, Duovos)
12 Jul 2018
Contributed by Lukas
On this special segment of The Full Ratchet, the following Investors are featured: Sarah Anderson Ash Fontana Chris Duovos Each investor highlights a...
167. Cram Session, Episodes 113-119 (Nick Moran)
05 Jul 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome back to TFR for another Cram Session. In these special releases, we have aggregated the takeaways and tips from previous episodes. In this ins...
Investor Stories 90: Post Mortems (Wallace, Shah, Medved)
05 Jul 2018
Contributed by Lukas
On this special segment of The Full Ratchet, the following Investors are featured: Brendan Wallace Semil Shah Joe Medved Each investor discusses a po...
166. Techstars: What Worked, What Didn't, What's Next (David Cohen)
26 Jun 2018
Contributed by Lukas
David Cohen of Techstars joins Nick to discuss Techstars: What Worked, What Didn't, What's Next. In this episode, we cover: "What was the original vi...
Investor Stories 89: The Strange & Unusual (Farmer, Kaden, Narasin)
20 Jun 2018
Contributed by Lukas
On this special segment of The Full Ratchet, the following Investors are featured: Chris Farmer Rebecca Kaden Ben Narasin Each investor describes th...
165. AV, Mobility, and the Disruption of Big Auto (Evangelos Simoudis)
15 Jun 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Evangelos Simoudis of Synapse Partners joins Nick to discuss AV, Mobility, and the Disruption of Big Auto. In this episode, we cover: Backstory /...
Investor Stories 88: Lessons Learned (Hardiman, Benaich, Martino)
12 Jun 2018
Contributed by Lukas
On this special segment of The Full Ratchet, the following Investors are featured: James Hardiman Nathan Benaich Paul Martino Each investor illustra...
164. The Cat and Mouse Game of Cyber Security -- Israel, CISOs, and GDPR (Yoav Leitersdorf)
08 Jun 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Yoav Leitersdorf of YL Ventures joins Nick to discuss The Cat and Mouse Game of Cyber Security -- Israel, CISOs, and GDPR. In this episode, we cover: ...
Investor Stories 87: What's Next (Nof, Olsen, Galbut)
05 Jun 2018
Contributed by Lukas
On this special segment of The Full Ratchet, the following Investors are featured: Jordan Nof Chris Olsen Elizabeth Galbut Each investor discusse...
The 'Softbank Effect', Financial Discipline and the Interworkings of a Top Seed Investment Firm
31 May 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Joe Medved of Lerer Hippeau joins Nick to discuss The 'Softbank Effect', Financial Discipline and the Interworkings of a Top Seed Investment Firm. In ...
Investor Stories 86: My Investing Strategy (Roberts, Collett, Scevak)
29 May 2018
Contributed by Lukas
On this special segment of The Full Ratchet, the following Investors are featured: -Bryce Roberts -Mike Collett -Niki Scevak Each investor describ...
Investor Stories 85: Why I Passed (Pascucci, Einstein, Kurzweil, Verrill)
12 May 2018
Contributed by Lukas
On this special segment of The Full Ratchet, the following investors are featured: Vic Pascucci Ben Einstein Ethan Kurzweil David Verrill E...
162. LP Value Creation, Why DPI is King, and Secondaries as a Means of Exit (Sarah Anderson)
02 May 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Sarah Anderson of Cintrifuse joins Nick to discuss LP Value Creation, Why DPI is King, and Secondaries as a Means of Exit. In this episode, we cover: ...
Investor Stories 84: Post Mortems (Zuberi, Ramanujem, O'Reilly)
24 Apr 2018
Contributed by Lukas
On this special segment of The Full Ratchet, the following investors are featured: Bilal Zuberi Madhavan Ramanujem Tim O'Reilly Each investor...
161. Why SaaS is not a fit for VC and How AI Compounds Competitive Advantage (Ash Fontana)
19 Apr 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Ash Fontana of Zetta Venture Partners joins Nick to discuss Why SaaS is not a fit for VC and How AI Compounds Competitive Advantage. In this episode, ...
Investor Stories 83: The Strange & Unusual (Eakman, Duovos, Shah)
16 Apr 2018
Contributed by Lukas
On this special segment of The Full Ratchet, the following investors are featured: Lindel Eakman Chris Duovos Semil Shah Each investor descri...
153. Cram Session, Episodes 105-111 (Nick Moran)
11 Apr 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome back to TFR for another Cram Session. In these special releases, we have aggregated the takeaways and tips from previous episodes. In this ins...
Investor Stories 82: Lessons Learned (Mohnot, Turner, Narasin)
02 Apr 2018
Contributed by Lukas
On this special segment of The Full Ratchet, the following Investors are featured: Sheel Mohnot Guy Turner Ben Narasin Each investor illustrates a c...
160. Better Diversity, Better Outcomes (Elizabeth Galbut)
28 Mar 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Elizabeth Galbut of SoGal Ventures joins Nick to discuss Better Diversity, Better Outcomes. In this episode, we cover: Her involvement in creating th...
Investor Stories 81: What's Next (Pascucci, Wallace, Kaden)
20 Mar 2018
Contributed by Lukas
On this special segment of The Full Ratchet, the following Investors are featured: Vic Pascucci Brendan Wallace Rebecca Kaden Each investor discus...
159. The Pioneer of Post-Seed (Paul Martino)
13 Mar 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Paul Martino of Bullpen Capital joins Nick to discuss the emergence of the Post-Seed round. In this episode, we cover: Why Paul passed on joining Mik...
Investor Stories 80: My Investing Strategy (Boyce, Nof, Gurrieri)
02 Mar 2018
Contributed by Lukas
On this special segment of The Full Ratchet, the following Investors are featured: Peter Boyce Jordan Nof Sergio Gurrieri Each investor describes ...
158. The Deep Tech Debate: Why Invest in a Capital Intensive, Long Time-to-Exit Category? (James Hardiman)
26 Feb 2018
Contributed by Lukas
James Hardiman of Data Collective joins Nick to discuss The Deep Tech Debate: Why Invest in a Capital Intensive, Long Time-to-Exit Category?. In this ...
Investor Stories 79: Why I Invested (Farmer, Olsen, Cowan)
20 Feb 2018
Contributed by Lukas
On this special segment of The Full Ratchet, the following Investors are featured: Chris Farmer Chris Olsen David Cowan Each investor describes a si...
157. USV's Newest GP on Leveraged Growth, the Consumer Echo Chamber & Customer Obsession (Rebecca Kaden)
15 Feb 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Rebecca Kaden of Union Square Ventures joins Nick to discuss USV's Newest GP on Leveraged Growth, Consumer Brand Building & Customer Obsession. In thi...
156. Chaos Capital, the new Micro VC Movement and LPs Chasing Hype (Chris Douvos)
07 Feb 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Chris Douvos, the Super LP, joins Nick to discuss Chaos Capital, the new Micro VC Movement and LPs Chasing Hype. In this episode, we cover: How his m...
Investor Stories 78: Why I Passed (Coelius, Benaich, Calacanis)
01 Feb 2018
Contributed by Lukas
On this special segment of The Full Ratchet, the following Investors are featured: -Zach Coelius -Nathan Benaich -Jason Calacanis Each investor hig...
155. Predicting Technology Shifts Before they Happen (Tim O'Reilly)
26 Jan 2018
Contributed by Lukas
The Trend Spotter joins us today on the program. Tim O'Reilly is one of the top minds in tech, who has predicted and/or driven many of the movements t...
Investor Stories 77: The Strange & Unusual (Larkins & Galston, Einstein, Zuberi)
23 Jan 2018
Contributed by Lukas
On this special segment of The Full Ratchet, the following Investors are featured: Stuart Larkins & Ezra Galston Ben Einstein Bilal Zuberi Each in...
154. NEA's Investment Process & The Key Ingredients for Startup Success (Ben Narasin)
15 Jan 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Ben Narasin of NEA joins Nick to discuss how NEA makes decisions, why he joined the firm and the key traits he looks for in founders. In this episode,...
Investor Stories 76: What's Next (Turner, Triest & DeMarrais, Mougayar, Ramanujam)
10 Jan 2018
Contributed by Lukas
On this special segment of The Full Ratchet, the following Investors are featured: -Guy Turner -Jonathon Triest & Brett DeMarrais -William Mougayar -M...
153. How Experimentation Empowers Vision & How Corporates Create an Innovation Culture (Eric Ries)
05 Jan 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Eric Ries, author of the Lean Startup and The Startup Way, joins Nick to discuss his new book and his response to the naysayers. In this episode, we c...
152. Cram Session, Episodes 96-103 (Nick Moran)
28 Dec 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome back to TFR for another Cram Session. In these special releases, we have aggregated the takeaways and tips from previous episodes. In this ins...
Investor Stories 75: Lessons Learned (Buttrick, Shah, Paley)
24 Dec 2017
Contributed by Lukas
On this special segment of The Full Ratchet, the following Investors are featured: John Buttrick Semil Shah Eric Paley Each investor illustrates a c...
151. Kingmaking, De-Risking Every Investment & the Future of Real Estate Tech (Brendan Wallace)
14 Dec 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Brendan Wallace of Fifth Wall Ventures joins Nick to discuss Kingmaking, De-Risking Every Investment & the Future of Real Estate Tech. In this episo...
150. From Running a VC Firm to Running for Governor (J.B. Pritzker)
06 Dec 2017
Contributed by Lukas
J.B. Pritzker of Pritzker Group Venture Capital joins Nick to discuss his impact on tech in Illinois, where he gets his motivation and why he's runnin...
Investor Stories 74: Why I Invested (Tsai, Greathouse, Eakman)
01 Dec 2017
Contributed by Lukas
On this special segment of The Full Ratchet, the following Investors are featured: -Christine Tsai -John Greathouse -Lindel Eakman Each investor d...
149. Startup Moats, Deep Tech & Where Science Fiction becomes Science Fact (Bilal Zuberi)
29 Nov 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Bilal Zuberi of Lux Capital joins Nick to discuss Startup Moats. In this episode, we cover: An overview of moats Example companies with moats How to ...
148. New Founders, New Stages, New Offerings-- The Only Constant in Venture is Change (Vic Pascucci)
22 Nov 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Vic Pascucci of Lightbank joins Nick to discuss New Founders, New Stages, New Offerings-- The Only Constant in Venture is Change. In this episode, we ...
Investor Stories 73: Why I Passed (Draper, Farmer, Suster)
20 Nov 2017
Contributed by Lukas
On this special segment of The Full Ratchet, the following Investors are featured: Adam Draper Chris Farmer Mark Suster Each investor highlights a s...
147. Monetization Strategy & Why Price Trumps Product (Madhavan Ramanujam)
16 Nov 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Madhavan Ramanujam of Simon-Kutcher & Partners joins Nick to discuss Monetization Strategy & Why Price Trumps Product. In this episode, we cover: Wha...
Investor Stories 72: The Strange & Unusual (Verrill, Mason, Calacanis)
11 Nov 2017
Contributed by Lukas
On this special segment of The Full Ratchet, the following Investors are featured: David Verrill Galen Mason Jason Calacanis To listen more, pleas...
146. Investing in Rocket Ships Before they Take Off (Zach Coelius)
08 Nov 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Zach Coelius of joins Nick to discuss Investing in Rocket Ships Before they Take Off, Part 1. We address questions including: His Path to investing T...
Investor Stories 71: Lessons Learned (Parker, Scevak, Roberts, Hudson)
05 Nov 2017
Contributed by Lukas
On this special segment of The Full Ratchet, the following Investors are featured: Andrew Parker Niki Scevak Bryce Roberts Charles Hudson Each inves...
145. First Institutional VC Fund Raised-- Key Learnings (Semil Shah)
01 Nov 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Semil Shah of Haystack joins Nick to discuss First Institutional VC Fund Raised-- Key Learnings, Part 1. We address questions including: Maybe we can...
Investor Stories 70: What's Next (Einstein, Galston & Larkins, Cowan)
27 Oct 2017
Contributed by Lukas
On this special segment of The Full Ratchet, the following Investors are featured: -Ben Einstein -Ezra Galston & Stuart Larkins -David Cowan Each inve...
144. The 8 Startup Profiles & Those that Make the Strongest Investments (Guy Turner)
25 Oct 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Guy Turner of Hyde Park Venture Partners joins Nick to cover founder profiles and the characteristics that lead to the strongest startups. We address ...
144. The 8 Startup Profiles & Those that Make the Strongest Investments (Guy Turner)
25 Oct 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Guy Turner of Hyde Park Venture Partners joins Nick to cover founder profiles and the characteristics that lead to the strongest startups. We addre...
Investor Stories 69: Exceptional Founders (Olsen, Acunzo, Collett)
20 Oct 2017
Contributed by Lukas
In today's special segment the following investors are featured: Chris Olsen Jay Acunzo Mike Collett Each investor describes an outstanding entrepr...
143. Beacon: Modernizing the VC Firm, Part 2 (Chris Farmer)
14 Oct 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Today we publish part two of the interview with Chris Farmer of Signal Fire Ventures. In this segment we address: Why he's using Beacon to make VC i...
142. Beacon: An Engineering Systems Approach to Investing, Part 1 (Chris Farmer)
04 Oct 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Chris Farmer of Signal Fire Ventures joins Nick to discuss his firm and their platform, Beacon, a robust data engine that reveals the best sector, ma...