Sinopsis
The 1st podcast dedicated to demystifying Venture Capital (est. May 2014). Nick Moran interviews the VC and Angel investor experts on how they find, evaluate and select the next great technology startups.
Episodios
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384. Building with a 100-Year Vision, Getting to Conviction in Canva, the Mission-Driven Mindset, and Lessons from the Legend, Bill Campbell (Wes Chan and Pegah Ebrahimi)
22/05/2023 Duración: 44minWes Chan and Pegah Ebrahimi of FPV Ventures join Nick to discuss Building with a 100-Year Vision, Getting to Conviction in Canva, the Mission-Driven Mindset, and Lessons from the Legend, Bill Campbell. In this episode we cover: The long-term effects of the tech banking crisis Advice to portfolio founders What Generative AI Means for Google and Search How to find mission-driven founders The operating model for helping with founders How to build trust with founders Advice from Bill Campbell Advice for portfolio founders on sourcing talent The host of The Full Ratchet is Nick Moran, General Partner of New Stack Ventures, a venture capital firm committed to investing in founders outside of the Bay Area. To learn more about New Stack Ventures by visiting our Website and LinkedIn and be sure to follow us on Twitter. Want to keep up to date with The Full Ratchet? Subscribe to our podcast and follow us on LinkedIn and Twitter. Are you a founder looking for your next investor? Visit our free tool V
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Investor Stories 296_ Lessons Learned (Shakir, Tisch, Chan & Ebrahi)
18/05/2023 Duración: 06minOn this special segment of The Full Ratchet, the following Investors are featured: Deena Shakir David Tisch Wes Chan & Pegah Ebrahimi Each investor illustrates a critical lesson learned about startup investing and how it's changed their approach. The host of The Full Ratchet is Nick Moran, General Partner of New Stack Ventures, a venture capital firm committed to investing in founders outside of the Bay Area. Learn more about New Stack Ventures by visiting our Website. Also, follow us on LinkedIn and Twitter! Founders, are you frustrated by trying to find the ideal VC's for your stage, sector, and geography? Answer five questions with VC Rank and generate your customized list now
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383. The Fallout of First Republic and SVB and its Implications on Tech, The Algorithm Behind the Midas List, and Will AI Actually Replace Journalists? (Alex Konrad)
15/05/2023 Duración: 46minAlex Konrad of Forbes joins Nick to discuss The Fallout of First Republic and SVB and its Implications on Tech, The Algorithm Behind the Midas List, and Will AI Actually Replace Journalists? . In this episode we cover: What led to the demise of First Republic Bank Venture Capital’s response to the Crisis How will the acquisition of First Republic Bank impact investors and venture capitalists How the Midas list is made Differences between the regular Midas list and the Seed list What are the useful use cases for Crypto Is AI coming for people’s jobs Guest Links: Twitter LinkedIn Email
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Investor Stories 295: Why I Passed (Andelman, Dockery, Tarczynski)
11/05/2023 Duración: 09minOn this special segment of The Full Ratchet, the following Investors are featured: Jim Andelman Catharine Dockery Eric Tarczynski 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, General Partner of New Stack Ventures, a venture capital firm committed to investing in founders outside of the Bay Area. Learn more about New Stack Ventures by visiting our Website. Also, follow us on LinkedIn and Twitter! Founders, are you frustrated by trying to find the ideal VC's for your stage, sector, and geography? Answer five questions with VC Rank and generate your customized list now
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382. Why Optimizing for Ownership is a Trap, The Future of Seed Investing, and The Opportunity in Consumer Social (David Tisch)
08/05/2023 Duración: 46minDavid Tisch of Box Group joins Nick to discuss Why Optimizing for Ownership is a Trap, The Future of Seed Investing, and The Opportunity in Consumer Social. In this episode we cover: Dealing with decisions that feel like tweener. Over-rotating on short-term fake signals. What is their portfolio construction philosophy? Regretting not investing in the right companies. Where do you think prices will go in 2020? Differences between social media and venture capital. The opportunity to capture the hearts and minds of consumers.
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Investor Stories 294: What's Next (Chan & Ebrahim, Shakir, Zullo)
04/05/2023 Duración: 10minOn this special segment of The Full Ratchet, the following Investors are featured: Wesley Chan & Pegah Ebrahimi Deena Shakir Rick Zullo Each investor discusses sectors, drivers and/or trends that may have significant impact in the future and are potentially positioned for outsized-returns.
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381. The Opportunity in Gen Z, Deciphering Signal From the Noise in Generative AI, and The Future of Work (Rex Woodbury)
01/05/2023 Duración: 46minRex Woodbury of Index joins Nate to discuss The Opportunity in Gen Z, Deciphering Signal From the Noise in Generative AI, and The Future of Work. In this episode we cover: Entrepreneurship vs. Work ethic. The power of questioning social constructs. Other trends to be excited about in tech. Connecting to people on the internet is similar to advertising. Comparing cloud vs. Generative AI Habits tactics and techniques for writing. The host of The Full Ratchet is Nick Moran, General Partner of New Stack Ventures, a venture capital firm committed to investing in founders outside of the Bay Area. To learn more about New Stack Ventures by visiting our Website and LinkedIn and be sure to follow us on Twitter. Want to keep up to date with The Full Ratchet? Subscribe to our podcast and follow us on LinkedIn and Twitter. Are you a founder looking for your next investor? Visit our free tool VC-Rank and we'll send a list of potential investors right to your inbox!
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380. The Lux Capital Playbook, Deeptech and The Application Layer, and What the Future Holds for Digital Health (Deena Shakir)
27/04/2023 Duración: 31minDeena Shakir of Lux Capital joins Nick to discuss The Lux Capital Playbook, Deeptech and The Application Layer, and What the Future Holds for Digital Health. In this episode we cover: Investments in the fertility space. How do you think about the future of healthcare? Investing in healthcare companies. Innovation in healthcare. Guest Links: LinkedIn Twitter Lux Capital The host of The Full Ratchet is Nick Moran, General Partner of New Stack Ventures, a venture capital firm committed to investing in founders outside of the Bay Area. To learn more about New Stack Ventures by visiting our Website and LinkedIn and be sure to follow us on Twitter. Want to keep up to date with The Full Ratchet? Subscribe to our podcast and follow us on LinkedIn and Twitter. Are you a founder looking for your next investor? Visit our free tool VC-Rank and we'll send a list of potential investors right to your inbox
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Investor Stories 293: Post Mortems (Andelman, Chan & Ebrahi, Liang)
24/04/2023 Duración: 07minOn this special segment of The Full Ratchet, the following Investors are featured: Jim Andelman Wes Chan & Pegah Ebrahimi Rodrigo Liang Each investor discusses a portfolio company that did not survive and why it was that they failed. Did you miss our guests full-length episodes? Jim Andelman Episode 379 Wes Chan & Pegah Ebrahimi Episode 384 Rodrigo Liang Episode 380 The host of The Full Ratchet is Nick Moran, General Partner of New Stack Ventures, a venture capital firm committed to investing in founders outside of the Bay Area. Learn more about New Stack Ventures by visiting our Website. Also, follow us on LinkedIn and Twitter! Founders, are you frustrated by trying to find the ideal VC's for your stage, sector, and geography? Answer five questions with VC Rank and generate your customized list now.
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Investor Stories 292: Lessons Learned (Zullo, Shakir, Pruden)
20/04/2023 Duración: 07minOn this special segment of The Full Ratchet, the following Investors are featured: Rick Zullo Deena Shakir Alex Pruden The host of The Full Ratchet is Nick Moran, General Partner of New Stack Ventures, a venture capital firm committed to investing in founders outside of the Bay Area. Learn more about New Stack Ventures by visiting our Website. Also, follow us on LinkedIn and Twitter! Founders, are you frustrated by trying to find the ideal VC's for your stage, sector, and geography? Answer five questions with VC Rank and generate your customized list now.
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379. 85% Graduation from Seed to Series A, SaaS Metric Mastery, The Right Time to Stop Founder-Led Sales, and Advice for Emerging Managers (Jim Andelman)
17/04/2023 Duración: 59minJim Andelman of Bonfire Ventures joins Nick to discuss 85% Graduation from Seed to Series A, SaaS Metric Mastery, The Right Time to Stop Founder-Led Sales, and Advice for Emerging Managers. In this episode we cover: The entry point for a seed investor. The importance of being overweight on the first round. How do you respond to a correction in valuation? Knowing when to relax constraints in venture. How much does it cost to build a sales team? The right time to transition from founder-led sales to sales leader. Evaluating the margin profile of a business. The host of The Full Ratchet is Nick Moran, General Partner of New Stack Ventures, a venture capital firm committed to investing in founders outside of the Bay Area. To learn more about New Stack Ventures by visiting our Website and LinkedIn and be sure to follow us on Twitter. Want to keep up to date with The Full Ratchet? Subscribe to our podcast and follow us on LinkedIn and Twitter. Are you a founder looking for your next investor? Vis
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Investor Stories 291: Why I Passed (Ross, Shakir, Zullo)
13/04/2023 Duración: 06minOn this special segment of The Full Ratchet, the following Investors are featured: Kristi Ross Deena Shakir Rick Zullo 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, General Partner of New Stack Ventures, a venture capital firm committed to investing in founders outside of the Bay Area. Learn more about New Stack Ventures by visiting our Website. Also, follow us on LinkedIn and Twitter! Founders, are you frustrated by trying to find the ideal VC's for your stage, sector,
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378. Betting on "Bad" Industries, the opportunity in Alcohol, Nicotine, SexTech and other vices, and Why Early Stage Investors Should Avoid Consumer Investing (Catharine Dockery)
10/04/2023 Duración: 24minCatharine Dockery of Vice Ventures joins Nick to discuss Betting on "Bad" Industries, the opportunity in Alcohol, Nicotine, SexTech and other vices, and Why Early Stage Investors Should Avoid Consumer Investing. In this episode we cover: Raising money for venture capital. Investment opportunities in psychedelics. What are the signals to look for in a consumer company? The host of The Full Ratchet is Nick Moran, General Partner of New Stack Ventures, a venture capital firm committed to investing in founders outside of the Bay Area. To learn more about New Stack Ventures by visiting our Website and LinkedIn and be sure to follow us on Twitter. Want to keep up to date with The Full Ratchet? Subscribe to our podcast and follow us on LinkedIn and Twitter. Are you a founder looking for your next investor? Visit our free tool VC-Rank and we'll send a list of potential investors right to your inbox!
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Investor Stories 290: What's Next (Andelman, Hershenson, Pruden)
06/04/2023 Duración: 06minOn this special segment of The Full Ratchet, the following Investors are featured: Jim Andelman Mar Hershenson Alex Pruden Each investor discusses sectors, drivers and/or trends that may have significant impact in the future and are potentially positioned for outsized-returns. The host of The Full Ratchet is Nick Moran, General Partner of New Stack Ventures, a venture capital firm committed to investing in founders outside of the Bay Area. Learn more about New Stack Ventures by visiting our Website. Also, follow us on LinkedIn and Twitter! Founders, are you frustrated by trying to find the ideal VC's for your stage, sector, and geography? Answer five questions with VC Rank and generate your customized list now.
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377. From Special Forces to Leading Aleo, The Bull Case for Crypto and Web 3, and The Future of the Internet (Alex Pruden)
03/04/2023 Duración: 40minAlex Pruden of Aleo joins Nate to discuss From Special Forces to Leading Aleo, The Bull Case for Crypto and Web 3, and The Future of the Internet. In this episode we cover: Leading a tech startup. How to cultivate a stronger sense of leadership. What is Aleo and what does it do? What are the initial use cases for Ai? The power of proof of humanity. The scalability of zero-knowledge proofs. The host of The Full Ratchet is Nick Moran, General Partner of New Stack Ventures, a venture capital firm committed to investing in founders outside of the Bay Area. To learn more about New Stack Ventures by visiting our Website and LinkedIn and be sure to follow us on Twitter. Want to keep up to date with The Full Ratchet? Subscribe to our podcast and follow us on LinkedIn and Twitter. Are you a founder looking for your next investor? Visit our free tool VC-Rank and we'll send a list of potential investors right to your inbox!
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Investor Stories 289: Post Mortems (Schlacks, Hershenson, Zullo)
30/03/2023 Duración: 05minOn this special segment of The Full Ratchet, the following Investors are featured: Willy Schlacks Mar Hershenson Rick Zullo Each investor discusses a portfolio company that did not survive and why it was that they failed.
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Investor Stories 288: Strange & Unusual (Eylath, Ross, Hershenson)
23/03/2023 Duración: 05minOn this special segment of The Full Ratchet, the following Investors are featured: Nadav Eylath Kristi Ross Mar Hershenson Each investor describes the most unusual situation or pitch that they've encountered as an investor. The host of The Full Ratchet is Nick Moran, General Partner of New Stack Ventures, a venture capital firm committed to investing in founders outside of the Bay Area. Learn more about New Stack Ventures by visiting our Website. Also, follow us on LinkedIn and Twitter!
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375. Founding Unicorn Startup Alloy, How to Scale a Go To Market Strategy, and The Next 10 Years in FinTech (Laura Spiekerman)
20/03/2023 Duración: 38minLaura Spiekerman of Alloy joins Nate to discuss What Does the Future of Fintech Hold? Insights on Growth, Fraud, and Community Banking. In this episode we cover: Alloy's mission and the role it plays in fintech The importance of community banks in fintech design and development Challenges of scaling a go-to-market business in fintech Laura's insights on the future of fintech, including concerns about fraud and blockchain technology The impact of fed now on fraud prevention in fintech
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Investor Stories 287: Lessons Learned (Ross, Viswanathan, Alon)
16/03/2023 Duración: 06minOn this special segment of The Full Ratchet, the following Investors are featured: Kristi Ross Ravi Viswanathan Oz Alon The host of The Full Ratchet is Nick Moran, General Partner of New Stack Ventures, a venture capital firm committed to investing in founders outside of the Bay Area. Learn more about New Stack Ventures by visiting our Website. Also, follow us on LinkedIn and Twitter!