The Full Ratchet (TFR): Venture Capital and Startup Investing Demystified
Nick Moran | Angel Investor | Startup Advisor | Venture Capitalist
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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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Investor Stories 324: Visionary Founders (Lynn, Sigalow, Wagner)
On this special segment of The Full Ratchet, the following Investors are featured:
* Rebecca Lynn
* Ian Sigalow
* Peter Wagner
We asked guests to discuss the most visionary founder that they've worked with and what makes them so special.
The hosts of The Full Ratchet are Nick Moran and Nate Pierotti of New Stack Ventures, a venture capital firm committed to investing in founders outside of the Bay Area.
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4 days ago
411. Lessons from Liquid Death and Dollar Shave, Why X’s Super-App Strategy is Flawed, Building Through Influence, and The Power of Observation (Michael Jones)
Michael Jones of Science Ventures joins Nick to discuss Lessons from Liquid Death and Dollar Shave, Why X’s Super-App Strategy is Flawed, Building Through Influence, and The Power of Observation. In this episode we cover:
* Disrupting the Razor and Beverage Industries
* Influencer Marketing and E-Commerce Trends
* Early Stage Investing, AI, and Startup Landscape
* Identifying Successful Founders
Guest Links:
* Twitter
* LinkedIn
* Science
The hosts of The Full Ratchet are Nick Moran and Nate Pierotti of New Stack Ventures, a venture capital firm committed to investing in founders outside of the Bay Area.
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Nov 23, 2023
Investor Stories 323: Key Advice (Ehrenberg, Duesterhoeft, Lyman)
On this special segment of The Full Ratchet, the following Investors are featured:
* Roger Ehrenberg
* Sebastian Duesterhoeft
* Lily Lyman
We asked guests for the most important piece of advice that they'd share with folks early in their venture career.
The hosts of The Full Ratchet are Nick Moran and Nate Pierotti of New Stack Ventures, a venture capital firm committed to investing in founders outside of the Bay Area.
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Nov 20, 2023
410. Navigating the AI Hype: Where Value Will Accrue for Investors, the Future of AI Tech Stack, and the Role of Open Source, Vector Databases, and Recommendations Engines (Tim Tully)
Tim Tully of Menlo Ventures joins Nate to discuss Navigating the AI Hype: Where Value Will Accrue for Investors, the Future of AI Tech Stack, and the Role of Open Source, Vector Databases, and Recommendations Engines. In this episode we cover:
* AI Hype, Investments, and Company Growth
* Using Vector Databases to Improve AI Accuracy
* Tech Investments and Trends in Developer Tools and Microservices
* Enterprise Customer Demands, Engineering Teams, and Data Privacy
Guest Links:
* Twitter
* LinkedIn
* Menlo Ventures
The hosts of The Full Ratchet are Nick Moran and Nate Pierotti of New Stack Ventures, a venture capital firm committed to investing in founders outside of the Bay Area.
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Nov 16, 2023
Investor Stories 322: Lessons Learned (Ding, Lynn, Kaiser)
On this special segment of The Full Ratchet, the following Investors are featured:
* Shensi Ding
* Rebecca Lynn
* Joe Kaiser
We asked guests to tell the most important lesson they've learned in their career.
The hosts of The Full Ratchet are Nick Moran and Nate Pierotti of New Stack Ventures, a venture capital firm committed to investing in founders outside of the Bay Area.
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Nov 13, 2023
409. Why the Growth Equity Model is Broken, the Playbook for Scaling in Between the Coasts, and the Verticalization of Big Data (Joe Kaiser)
Joe Kaiser of Mercato joins Nate to discuss Why the Growth Equity Model is Broken, the Playbook for Scaling in Between the Coasts, and the Verticalization of Big Data . In this episode we cover:
* Investment Strategy and Ideal Company Fit for a Midwestern Venture Capital Firm
* Scaling Companies in Different Geographies and the Role of AI in Various Industries
* AI Investment Strategies and Valuations
* Startup Valuations, IPOs, and Growth Equity
* Venture Capital, Investing, and Entrepreneurship.
Guest Links:
* Twitter
* LinkedIn
* Mercato Partners
The hosts of The Full Ratchet are Nick Moran and Nate Pierotti of New Stack Ventures, a venture capital firm committed to investing in founders outside of the Bay Area.
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Nov 9, 2023
Investor Stories 321: Disruptive Forces (Cowgill, Wagner, Lyman)
On this special segment of The Full Ratchet, the following Investors are featured:
* John Cowgill
* Peter Wagner
* Lily Lyman
We asked guests to discuss the factor that could cause the most disruption to the industry going forward and how that will change the next decade of venture.
The hosts of The Full Ratchet are Nick Moran and Nate Pierotti of New Stack Ventures, a venture capital firm committed to investing in founders outside of the Bay Area.
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Nov 6, 2023
408. Workflow automation, LLMs impact on the Future of Work, Why Proprietary Data-Sets Will Win, How Business Models Will Change with AI, Why VCs should Focus on Revenue Growth and Not Markups (Lily Lyman)
Lily Lyman of Underscore joins Nick to discuss Workflow automation, LLMs impact on the Future of Work, Why Proprietary Data-Sets Will Win, How Business Models Will Change with AI, Why VCs should Focus on Revenue Growth and Not Markups. In this episode we cover:
* AI's Impact on Work, Automation, and Collaboration
* Investing in InsurTech, Supply Chain Logistics, Commerce, and Digital Health
* Healthcare Tech Evolution, Business Models, and AI
* Venture Capital, Valuations, and Investing in the Current Market
* Entrepreneurship, Fundraising, and Company Building Insights
Guest Links:
* Twitter
* LinkedIn
* Underscore
The hosts of The Full Ratchet are Nick Moran and Nate Pierotti of New Stack Ventures, a venture capital firm committed to investing in founders outside of the Bay Area.
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You can learn more about New Stack Ventures by visiting our LinkedIn and Twitter.
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Nov 2, 2023
Investor Stories 320: Post Mortems (Susan, Bahat, Moatti)
On this special segment of The Full Ratchet, the following Investors are featured:
* Lior Susan
* Roy Bahat
* SC Moatti
Each investor discusses a portfolio company that did not survive and why it was that they failed.
The hosts of The Full Ratchet are Nick Moran and Nate Pierotti of New Stack Ventures, a venture capital firm committed to investing in founders outside of the Bay Area.
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Oct 30, 2023
407. Lessons from Seed Investing in Snowflake and Gong, Why the Next Super-Cycle is Here and How to Invest in It, and Insights on Firm Building, Decision Making, and Talent Spotting (Peter Wagner)
Peter Wagner of Wing VC joins Nick to discuss Lessons from Seed Investing in Snowflake and Gong, Why the Next Super-Cycle is Here and How to Invest in It, and Insights on Firm Building, Decision Making, and Talent Spotting. In this episode we cover:
* Early-Stage Investing and Company Building in B2B Technology
* Investment Decisions and Market Fit
* AI's Impact on Business and Investment Strategies
* Data Platforms, ETL, and Vector Data in AI
* Venture Capital Team Building and Talent Selection
Guest Links:
* Twitter
* LinkedIn
* Wing VC
The hosts of The Full Ratchet are Nick Moran and Nate Pierotti 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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Oct 26, 2023
Investor Stories 319: Best LP Question (Ehrenberg, Duesterhoeft, Lynn)
On this special segment of The Full Ratchet, the following Investors are featured:
* Roger Ehrenberg
* Sebastian Duesterhoeft
* Rebecca Lynn
We asked guests to share the best question they've ever been asked by an allocator.
The hosts of The Full Ratchet are Nick Moran and Nate Pierotti 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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Oct 23, 2023
406. Why Good Marketing Beats Good Product, Emerging Use Cases for AI, and Tactical Advice for Founder to Build Their GTM (Rebecca Lynn)
Rebecca Lynn of Canvas Ventures joins Nate to discuss Why Good Marketing Beats Good Product, Emerging Use Cases for AI, and Tactical Advice for Founder to Build Their GTM. In this episode we cover:
* Product Market Fit, Customer Needs, Marketing Strategies and Product Development
* Marketing Strategies for Early-Stage Founders
* Venture Capital, Marketing, and Scalability
* Investing in Health Tech and Fintech Companies
* AI in Legal Tech and Debt Collection
Guest Links:
* Twitter
* LinkedIn
* Canvas Ventures
The hosts of The Full Ratchet are Nick Moran and Nate Pierotti 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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Oct 19, 2023
Investor Stories 318: Strange & Unusual (Bannon, Lerer, Kimerling)
On this special segment of The Full Ratchet, the following Investors are featured:
* Maren Bannon
* Ben Lerer
* Dan Kimerling
Each investor describes the most unusual situation or pitch that they've encountered as an investor.
The hosts of The Full Ratchet are Nick Moran and Nate Pierotti of New Stack Ventures, a venture capital firm committed to investing in founders outside of the Bay Area.
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Oct 16, 2023
405. How to Instill a Culture of Speed, Lessons from Scaling Merge to 8000 Customers, and the Future of Software Integration (Shensi Ding)
Shensi Ding of Merge joins Nate to discuss How to Instill a Culture of Speed, Lessons from Scaling Merge to 8000 Customers, and the Future of Software Integration. In this episode we cover:
* Founding a Company to Solve Integration Problems in the Workplace
* Product Market Fit and Customer Acquisition Challenges
* API-First Company Challenges, Speed, and Quality
* Hiring Culture and Growth
Guest Links:
* Twitter
* LinkedIn
* Merge
The hosts of The Full Ratchet are Nick Moran and Nate Pierotti of New Stack Ventures, a venture capital firm committed to investing in founders outside of the Bay Area.
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You can learn more about New Stack Ventures by visiting our LinkedIn and Twitter.
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Oct 12, 2023
Investor Stories 317: Lessons Learned (Cowgill, Ehrenberg, Zalman)
On this special segment of The Full Ratchet, the following Investors are featured:
* John Cowgill
* Roger Ehrenberg
* Elizabeth Zalman
We asked guests to tell the most important lesson they've learned in their career.
The hosts of The Full Ratchet are Nick Moran and Nate Pierotti 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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Oct 9, 2023
404. Co-Founding Greycroft with Alan Patricof & Dana Settle; Balancing Thesis Focus and Flexibility; AI Tooling vs. AI Platforms; and the Search for the Next Form Factor Amidst Smart-phone Saturation (Ian Sigalow)
Ian Sigalow of Greycroft joins Nick to discuss Co-Founding Greycroft with Alan Patricof & Dana Settle; Balancing Thesis Focus and Flexibility; AI Tooling vs. AI Platforms; and the Search for the Next Form Factor Amidst Smart-phone Saturation. In this episode we cover:
* Venture Capital, Technology Trends, and Entrepreneurship
* AI, GPUs, and Edge Computing
* Future Growth Platforms for Consumer Software and Applications
* AI Adoption and Platform Development
* Investment Strategies and Portfolio Performance in the Tech Industry
* Venture Capital, Public VS Private Markets, and Personal Habits.
Guest Links:
* Twitter
* LinkedIn
* Greycroft
The hosts of The Full Ratchet are Nick Moran and Nate Pierotti of New Stack Ventures, a venture capital firm committed to investing in founders outside of the Bay Area.
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Oct 5, 2023
Investor Stories 316: Why I Passed (Lerer, Duesterhoeft, Sigalow)
On this special segment of The Full Ratchet, the following Investors are featured:
* Ben Lerer
* Sebastian Duesterhoeft
* Ian Sigalow
Each investor highlights a situation where they decided not to invest, why they passed, and how it played out.
The hosts of The Full Ratchet are Nick Moran and Nate Pierotti of New Stack Ventures, a venture capital firm committed to investing in founders outside of the Bay Area.
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Oct 2, 2023
403. Can BioTech Extend Life to 150 Years? Gene Editing, and Investing in the Future of Life Sciences (Risa Stack)
Risa Stack of The Production Board joins Nate to discuss Can BioTech Extend Life to 150 Years? Gene Editing, and Investing in the Future of Life Sciences. In this episode we cover:
* Entrepreneurship, Venture Capital, and Starting Companies
* Venture Studio Model, Technical Risk, and Investing in Businesses
* Challenges in Therapeutic Development and Commercialization
* Prioritizing People Over Products, and Assessing the Funding Environment for Critical Industries
* Biotech, Life Extension, and Investment Strategies
* Gene Editing and Cell Therapy Technologies
* Personalized Medicine
Guest Links:
* LinkedIn
* The Production Board
The hosts of The Full Ratchet are Nick Moran and Nate Pierotti of New Stack Ventures, a venture capital firm committed to investing in founders outside of the Bay Area.
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Sep 28, 2023
Investor Stories 315: Visionary Founders (Cowgill, Ehrenberg, Neumann)
On this special segment of The Full Ratchet, the following Investors are featured:
* John Cowgill
* Roger Ehrenberg
* Jerry Neumann
We asked guests to discuss the most visionary founder that they've worked with and what makes them so special.
The hosts of The Full Ratchet are Nick Moran and Nate Pierotti of New Stack Ventures, a venture capital firm committed to investing in founders outside of the Bay Area.
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Sep 25, 2023
402. Are Software Businesses Defensible? What is the S curve and How to Time it, and Lessons from Investing in Snowflake, Databricks, and Confluent (Sebastian Duesterhoeft)
Sebastian Duesterhoeft of Lightspeed Venture Partners joins Nate to discuss Are Software Businesses Defensible? What is the S curve and How to Time it, and Lessons from Investing in Snowflake, Databricks, and Confluent. In this episode we cover:
* Investing in a Challenging Market with a Growth Investor
* AI Technology, Its Impact & Potential to Disrupt Industries and Create New Opportunities
* Investment Strategies and Price Dynamics in the Startup Space
* Investing in Enterprise Software Companies, Including S-Curve Analysis
* Market Size and Potential for a New Endpoint Security Player
* Determining the Size of the Queue for Cloud Security and Software Development
* Market Sizing, Vertical SAAS, and Software Margins
* Investing, Brand, and Distribution in the Tech Industry
Guest Links:
* Twitter
* LinkedIn
* Lightspeed Venture Partners
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Sep 21, 2023
Investor Stories 314: What's Next (Kimerling, Akhund, Borumand)
On this special segment of The Full Ratchet, the following Investors are featured:
* Dan Kimerling
* Immad Akhund
* Cameron Borumand
Each investor discusses sectors, drivers and/or trends that may have significant impact in the future and are potentially positioned for outsized-returns.
The hosts of The Full Ratchet are Nick Moran and Nate Pierotti of New Stack Ventures, a venture capital firm committed to investing in founders outside of the Bay Area.
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Sep 18, 2023
401. Founder Vs. Investor – A debate between an Experienced Founder and the VC that Backed Her (Jerry Neumann and Elizabeth Zalman)
Jerry Neumann and Elizabeth Zalman of Neu Venture Capital/Crane Venture Partners join Nick to discuss Founder Vs. Investor – A debate between an Experienced Founder and the VC that Backed Her. In this episode we cover:
* Should Founders Even Want Venture Capital
* Advice on Raising Capital
* The Importance of Having a Hiring Process
* How Many Full-Time Jobs Can a Founder Have
* VC Attorneys
* What Is the Purpose of the Board of Directors
* Differences Between the Private and Public Markets
* Tools Used for Profiling Founders
Guest Links:
Jerry Neumann:
* Twitter
* LinkedIn
* Neu Venture Capital
Elizabeth Zalman:
* LinkedIn
* Crane Venture Partners
The hosts of The Full Ratchet are Nick Moran and Nate Pierotti of New Stack Ventures, a venture capital firm committed to investing in founders outside of the Bay Area.
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Sep 14, 2023
Investor Stories 313: Why I Passed (Cowgill, Ehrenberg, Neumann)
On this special segment of The Full Ratchet, the following Investors are featured:
* John Cowgill
* Roger Ehrenberg
* Jerry Neumann
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!
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Sep 11, 2023
400. Building and Leaving the Iconic Seed Firm IA, Mastering Reserve Strategy, Investing in Sports and the Next Wave of Entertainment, and Analyzing the Pysche of Unicorn Founders (Roger Ehrenberg)
Roger Ehrenberg of Eberg Capital joins Nick to discuss Building and Leaving the Iconic Seed Firm IA, Mastering Reserve Strategy, Investing in Sports and the Next Wave of Entertainment, and Analyzing the Pysche of Unicorn Founders. In this episode we cover:
* Spending Time with Founders Before Investing
* What Most Investors Miss When Generating Persistent Returns
* Directive vs Constructive with Founders
* The Future of Sports
* Dealing with Issues in Real Time
Guest Links:
* Twitter
* LinkedIn
* Eberg Capital
The hosts of The Full Ratchet are Nick Moran and Nate Pierotti of New Stack Ventures, a venture capital firm committed to investing in founders outside of the Bay Area.
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Sep 7, 2023
Investor Stories 312: Lessons Learned (Lerer, Kimerling, Akhund)
On this special segment of The Full Ratchet, the following Investors are featured:
* Ben Lerer
* Dan Kimerling
* Immad Akhund
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!
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Sep 4, 2023
399. Why You Should Always Bet on The Founder, The Future of Cybersecurity, and Will AI Live up to the Hype? (John Cowgill)
John Cowgill of Costanoa Ventures joins Nate to discuss Why You Should Always Bet on The Founder, The Future of Cybersecurity, and Will AI Live up to the Hype?. In this episode we cover:
* How Do Costanoa Ventures Run References
* Do Investors Need to Have a Thesis
* What Is Applied Big Data and How Will It Change the Enterprise
* Bets on AI in the Enterprise
* How Generative AI Can Be a Catalyst for Esoteric Industries
Guest Links:
* Twitter
* LinkedIn
* Costanoa Ventures
The hosts of The Full Ratchet are Nick Moran and Nate Pierotti of New Stack Ventures, a venture capital firm committed to investing in founders outside of the Bay Area.
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You can learn more about New Stack Ventures by visiting our LinkedIn and Twitter.
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Aug 31, 2023
Investor Stories 311: Why I Passed (Biederman, Kaul, Susan)
On this special segment of The Full Ratchet, the following Investors are featured:
* Rob Biederman
* Samir Kaul
* Lior Susan
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!
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Aug 28, 2023
398. Behind the Scenes at Mercury During the SVB Crisis, Tactical Fundraising Advice for Founders, Lessons from 300+ Angel Investments (Immad Akhund)
Immad Akhund of Mercury joins Nate to discuss Behind the Scenes at Mercury During the SVB Crisis, Tactical Fundraising Advice for Founders, Lessons from 300+ Angel Investments. In this episode we cover:
* The Importance of Understanding the Market.
* Banking for Startups and Entrepreneurs.
* The Collapse of SVB
* Lessons Learned from the SVB Crisis.
* Advice for Founders on How to Navigate a Startup Death Spiral.
Guest Links:
* Twitter
* LinkedIn
* Mercury
The hosts of The Full Ratchet are Nick Moran and Nate Pierotti of New Stack Ventures, a venture capital firm committed to investing in founders outside of the Bay Area.
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Aug 24, 2023
Investor Stories 310: Post Mortems (Agarwal, Lerer, Kimerling)
On this special segment of The Full Ratchet, the following Investors are featured:
* Ajay Agarwal
* Ben Lerer
* Dan Kimerling
Each investor discusses a portfolio company that did not survive and why it was that they failed.
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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Aug 21, 2023
397. Defying the VC Orthodox, Re-inventing Financial Services, Picking Righteousness Over Returns, and Why VCs Should be More Like Rick Rubin and Less Like Don Wilson (Dan Kimerling)
Dan Kimerling of Deciens Capital joins Nick to discuss Defying the VC Orthodox, Re-inventing Financial Services, Picking Righteousness Over Returns, and Why VCs Should be More Like Rick Rubin and Less Like Don Wilson. In this episode we cover:
* How to Diversify Risk
* How to Support a Fee Structure That is Different
* The Rise of Free and Open Source Software.
* What Communities Are Most Underserved by FinTech.
* The Role That FinTech Plays in Decarbonizing Finance.
* The Art of Creating the Future.
Guest Links:
* Twitter
* LinkedIn
* Deciens Capital
The hosts of The Full Ratchet are Nick Moran and Nate Pierotti of New Stack Ventures, a venture capital firm committed to investing in founders outside of the Bay Area.
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You can learn more about New Stack Ventures by visiting our LinkedIn and Twitter.
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Aug 17, 2023
Investor Stories 309: Strange & Unusual (Wilk, Susan, Kaul)
On this special segment of The Full Ratchet, the following Investors are featured:
* Jason Wilk
* Lior Susan
* Samir Kaul
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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Aug 14, 2023
396. Scaling Dave to IPO, How to Recruit a Word Class Team, And Predictions for the Future of FinTech (Jason Wilk)
Jason Wilk of Dave joins Nate to discuss Scaling Dave to IPO, How to Recruit a Word Class Team, And Predictions for the Future of FinTech. In this episode we cover:
* Navigating the Early Stage of Product Market Fit.
* How to Drive Down the Cost of Acquisition.
* How Did the Fundraising Process Evolve
* Where Can We See the Winners in the FinTech Market
* Challenges of Competing with Traditional Banks
Guest Links:
* Twitter
* LinkedIn
* Dave
The hosts of The Full Ratchet are Nick Moran and Nate Pierotti of New Stack Ventures, a venture capital firm committed to investing in founders outside of the Bay Area.
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Aug 10, 2023
Investor Stories 308: Why I Passed (Agarwal, Barnes, Kimerling)
On this special segment of The Full Ratchet, the following Investors are featured:
* Ajay Agarwal
* Brian Barnes
* Dan Kimerling
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.
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Aug 7, 2023
395. How to Thrive in a Down Market; Investing through the AI Hype Cycle; and Consumer Exits and Key Lessons from Warby Parker, MIRROR, Casper, Allbirds, and Oscar (Ben Lerer)
Ben Lerer of Lerer Hippeau joins Nick to discuss How to Thrive in a Down Market; Investing through the AI Hype Cycle; and Consumer Exits and Key Lessons from Warby Parker, MIRROR, Casper, Allbirds, and Oscar. In this episode we cover:
* Opportunities In the New York Tech Scene
* The Challenges Of Building a DTC Company
* How To Assess Purchase Frequency When the Market Is Low
* Avoiding Startups Building With Generative AI
* Where Is the Alpha In the Solar Space
* What Makes For an Amazing CEO
* Do Founders Have a Unique Superpower
Guest Links:
* Twitter
* LinkedIn
* Lerer Hippeau
The hosts of The Full Ratchet are Nick Moran and Nate Pierotti of New Stack Ventures, a venture capital firm committed to investing in founders outside of the Bay Area.
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Aug 3, 2023
Investor Stories 307: What's Next (Kaul, Susan, Lerer)
On this special segment of The Full Ratchet, the following Investors are featured:
* Samir Kaul
* Lior Susan
* Ben Lerer
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.
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Jul 31, 2023
394. Scaling to Exit Without Venture Capital, Why VCs Might be Incentivizing the Wrong Type of Company Building, and How GenAI Will Shape the Future of Media Businesses
David Tao of BarBend joins Nate to discuss Scaling to Exit Without Venture Capital, Why VCs Might be Incentivizing the Wrong Type of Company Building, and How GenAI Will Shape the Future of Media Businesses. In this episode, we cover:
* The Importance of Diversifying Your Revenue Streams.
* Hiring and Raising Capital for Founders.
* The Right Time to Sell the Company.
* Niche is Almost Always Bigger Than We Think.
* Timeline for Monetizing Content.
* Is Generative AI Overhyped or Underhyped.
Guest Links:
* Twitter
* LinkedIn
* BarBend
The hosts of The Full Ratchet are Nick Moran and Nate Pierotti of New Stack Ventures, a venture capital firm committed to investing in founders outside of the Bay Area.
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Jul 27, 2023
Investor Stories 306: Strange & Unusual (Biederman, Agarwal, Barnes)
On this special segment of The Full Ratchet, the following Investors are featured:
* Rob Biederman
* Ajay Agarwal
* Brian Barnes
Each investor describes the most unusual situation or pitch that they've encountered as an investor.
The hosts of The Full Ratchet are Nick Moran and Nate Pierotti of New Stack Ventures, a venture capital firm committed to investing in founders outside of the Bay Area.
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Jul 24, 2023
393. The $40T Opportunity Investing in Physical Industries, The Framework for Investing in Hardware, and Lessons Learned from Industry Legend, Pierre Lamond (Lior Susan)
Lior Susan of Eclipse Ventures joins Nate to discuss The $40T Opportunity Investing in Physical Industries, The Framework for Investing in Hardware, and Lessons Learned from Industry Legend, Pierre Lamond. In this episode we cover:
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Misperceptions in Fintech
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Changing Barriers in Hardware
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How to Find and Back the Best Founders
*
Macro Environment and Investing in 2023
Guest Links:
* Twitter
* LinkedIn
* Eclipse Ventures
The hosts of The Full Ratchet are Nick Moran and Nate Pierotti of New Stack Ventures, a venture capital firm committed to investing in founders outside of the Bay Area.
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Jul 20, 2023
Investor Stories 305: Lessons Learned (Conrad, Kaul, Susan)
On this special segment of The Full Ratchet, the following Investors are featured:
* Tony Conrad
* Samir Kaul
* Lior Susan
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.
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Jul 17, 2023
392. Cutting the 1st and Largest Check into OpenAI; Assessing Generative AI Moats, Monopolies, and Market Opportunities; and Why Now is the Right Time for ClimateTech (Samir Kaul)
Samir Kaul of Khosla Ventures joins Nick to discuss Cutting the 1st and Largest Check into OpenAI; Assessing Generative AI Moats, Monopolies, and Market Opportunities; and Why Now is the Right Time for ClimateTech. In this episode we cover:
* Taking Large Technical Risk Than Large Market Risk
* Assessing Generative AI Moats
* Investing in CleanTech
* Investment Lessons & Best Practices During a Technology Revolution
Guest Links:
* Twitter
* LinkedIn
* Khosla Ventures
The hosts of The Full Ratchet are Nick Moran and Nate Pierotti of New Stack Ventures, a venture capital firm committed to investing in founders outside of the Bay Area.
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Jul 13, 2023
Investor Stories 304: What's Next (Biederman, Agarwal, Barnes)
On this special segment of The Full Ratchet, the following Investors are featured:
* Rob Biederman
* Ajay Agarwal
* Brian Barnes
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.
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Jul 10, 2023
391. Building the Finance SuperApp, Modernizing Risk Underwriting, Revolutionizing Wealth Management, and Rocketing from Seed to Unicorn in 5 Years (Brian Barnes)
Brian Barnes of M1 Finance joins Nick to discuss Building the Finance Super App, Modernizing Risk Underwriting, Revolutionizing Wealth Management, and Rocketing from Seed to Unicorn in 5 Years. In this episode we cover:
* Building a Finance Super App
* Achieving Product Market Fit in Fintech
* Modernizing Risk Management
* Going Through Rapid Hiring and Finding Talents
* Raising Capital During Economic Downturn
* AI and Generative AI Impact on Fintech
Guest Links:
* LinkedIn
* Twitter
* M1 Finance
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.
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Jul 6, 2023
Investor Stories 303: Post Mortems (Tisch, Conrad, Kaul)
On this special segment of The Full Ratchet, the following Investors are featured:
* David Tisch
* Tony Conrad
* Samir Kaul
Each investor discusses a portfolio company that did not survive and why it was that they failed.
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.
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Jul 3, 2023
390. The $1T+ Opportunity Investing in the Physical World, Why Automation is Just Getting Started, and Raising a $1.9B Despite Macroeconomic Headwinds (Ajay Agarwal)
Ajay Agarwal of Bain Capital Ventures joins Nick to discuss The $1T+ Opportunity Investing in the Physical World, Why Automation is Just Getting Started, and Raising a $1.9B Despite Macroeconomic Headwinds. In this episode we cover:
* Boston, Palo Alto, Austin, Pittsburgh, What Makes Certain Cities Great Startup Ecosystems
* Deploying $1.9B of New Funds
* Robotics, AI & Automation, How Technology Impacts The Physical World
* Why has the US Fallen Further Behind in Regards to Automation
* The Impact of the Lack of Capital Flowing into Robotics & Automation
Guest Links:
* LinkedIn
* Twitter
* Bain Capital
The hosts of The Full Ratchet are Nick Moran and Nate Pierotti of New Stack Ventures, a venture capital firm committed to investing in founders outside of the Bay Area.
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Jun 29, 2023
Investor Stories 302: Lessons Learned (Tarczynski, Agarwal, Barnes)
On this special segment of The Full Ratchet, the following Investors are featured:
* Eric Tarczynski
* Ajay Agarwal
* Brian Barnes
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.
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Jun 26, 2023
389. The Surprising Challenge of Launching a Venture Fund, Analyzing AI Horizontally Versus Vertically, and Why Most Companies Are Overstaffed (Rob Biederman)
Rob Biederman of Asymmetric joins Nate to discuss The Surprising Challenge of Launching a Venture Fund, Analyzing AI Horizontally Versus Vertically, and Why Most Companies Are Overstaffed. In this episode, we cover:
* The difference between a Founder VC and a Non-Founder VC
* What are the areas that are getting the team excited
* Vertical vs Horizontal Solutions
* Building in Use Cases that expand Customer Value with Minimal Cost
* How to Evaluate Horizontal Business Software Companies
* Overstaffing and Underinvestment
Guest Links:
* LinkedIn
* Twitter
* Asymmetric
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The hosts of The Full Ratchet are Nick Moran and Nate Pierotti of New Stack Ventures, a venture capital firm committed to investing in founders outside of the Bay Area. You can follow us on LinkedIn and Twitter!
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Jun 22, 2023
Investor Stories 301: Lessons Learned (Zullo, Dockery, Biederman)
On this special segment of The Full Ratchet, the following Investors are featured:
* Rick Zullo
* Catharine Dockery
* Rob Biederman
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.
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Jun 19, 2023
388. The True Legend, Tony Conrad, on Avoiding Attribution, The 50.1% Rule of Life, How to Invest in Red Oceans, and Why Investor Inaction is Often Best (Tony Conrad)
Tony Conrad of True Ventures joins Nick to discuss Avoiding Attribution, The 50.1% Rule of Life, How to Invest in Red Oceans, and Why Investor Inaction is Often Best. In this episode, we cover:
* The importance of building camaraderie
* What does it take to get 20% Ownership in a Company
* How to Invest in Red Oceans
* Investing in Hardware
* Selling Hardware vs. Software
* Impact of Consumer Trends on Tech Startups
* Is AI a threat to humans and what is the role of AI in the market
Guest Links:
* LinkedIn
* Twitter
* True Ventures
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Jun 15, 2023
Investor Stories 300: Post Mortems (Eylath, Harrison, Pruden)
On this special segment of The Full Ratchet, the following Investors are featured:
* Nadav Eylath
* Kyle Harrison
* Alex Pruden
Each investor discusses a portfolio company that did not survive and why it was that they failed.
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.
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Jun 12, 2023
387. Why Now is the Best Time to be Investing in Crypto and Web3, What's Next in NFTs, and The Future of Crypto Regulation (David Pakman)
David Pakman of Coinfund joins Nate to discuss Why Now is the Best Time to be Investing in Crypto and Web3, What's Next in NFTs, and The Future of Crypto Regulation. In this episode, we cover:
* The difference between Crypto-native and Crypto-dabble firms.
* Catalysts driving adoption of Bitcoin & Crypto Currency.
* Consumer use case for Crypto Currencies?
* What's Next in NFTs
* Advice for web3 founders.
* Why we don’t want five companies to control the future.
Guest Links:
* LinkedIn
* Twitter
* CoinFund
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The hosts of The Full Ratchet are Nick Moran and Nate Pierotti of New Stack Ventures, a venture capital firm committed to investing in founders outside of the Bay Area. You can follow us on LinkedIn and Twitter!
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Jun 8, 2023
Investor Stories 299: Why I Passed (Tisch, Chan & Ebrahimi, Conrad)
On this special segment of The Full Ratchet, the following Investors are featured:
* David Tisch
* Wesley Chan & Pegah Ebrahimi
* Tony Conrad
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.
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Jun 5, 2023
386. Finding Product Market Fit As a Venture Firm, How to Identify World-Class Founders Before Anyone Else, And Debating Whether or Not Venture Has Hit The Bottom (Kyle Harrison and Eric Tarczynski)
Kyle Harrison and Eric Tarczynski of Contrary Capital join Nate to discuss Finding Product Market Fit As a Venture Firm, How to Identify World-Class Founders Before Anyone Else, And Debating Whether or Not Venture Has Hit The Bottom. In this episode, we cover:
* The thesis and investment approach at Contrary.
* Content and content marketing?
* Ideating and scaling the MVP?
* How much time are investors spending on other areas?
* How do you differentiate your company?
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The hosts of The Full Ratchet are Nick Moran and Nate Pierotti of New Stack Ventures, a venture capital firm committed to investing in founders outside of the Bay Area. You can follow us on LinkedIn and Twitter!
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Jun 1, 2023
Investor Stories 298: Strange & Unusual (Zullo, Shakir, Andelman)
On this special segment of The Full Ratchet, the following Investors are featured:
* Rick Zullo
* Deena Shakir
* Jim Andelman
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.
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May 29, 2023
385. Why AI is Still Being Underhyped, Innovating at the Hardware Layer, and Why the Future of AI is Open Source (Rodrigo Liang)
Rodrigo Liang of SambaNova Systems joins Nate to discuss The Future of Generative AI, Innovating at the Hardware Layer, and the Path to Artificial General Intelligence. In this episode we cover:
* The Rise of Neural Nets and Demand for Computing Power
* Transition models vs. legacy models.
* E-Chat GPT Introduction was Game Changing.
* Predictions For The Future of Generative AI
* AI's role in the digital age.
* Are there any professions that are at risk?
Guest Links:
* LinkedIn
* Twitter
* SambaNova Systems
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.
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May 25, 2023
Investor Stories 297: What's Next (Dockery, Tisch, Harrison)
On this special segment of The Full Ratchet, the following Investors are featured:
* Catharine Dockery
* David Tisch
* Kyle Harrison
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.
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May 22, 2023
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)
Wes 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.
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May 18, 2023
Investor Stories 296_ Lessons Learned (Shakir, Tisch, Chan & Ebrahi)
On 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.
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May 15, 2023
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)
Alex 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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May 11, 2023
Investor Stories 295: Why I Passed (Andelman, Dockery, Tarczynski)
On 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.
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May 8, 2023
382. Why Optimizing for Ownership is a Trap, The Future of Seed Investing, and The Opportunity in Consumer Social (David Tisch)
David 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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The hosts of The Full Ratchet are Nick Moran and Nate Pierotti of New Stack Ventures, a venture capital firm committed to investing in founders outside of the Bay Area. You can follow us on LinkedIn and Twitter!
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May 4, 2023
Investor Stories 294: What's Next (Chan & Ebrahim, Shakir, Zullo)
On 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.
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.
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May 1, 2023
381. The Opportunity in Gen Z, Deciphering Signal From the Noise in Generative AI, and The Future of Work (Rex Woodbury)
Rex 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.
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Apr 27, 2023
380. The Lux Capital Playbook, Deeptech and The Application Layer, and What the Future Holds for Digital Health (Deena Shakir)
Deena 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.
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Apr 24, 2023
Investor Stories 293: Post Mortems (Andelman, Chan & Ebrahi, Liang)
On 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.
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Apr 20, 2023
Investor Stories 292: Lessons Learned (Zullo, Shakir, Pruden)
On this special segment of The Full Ratchet, the following Investors are featured:
Rick Zullo
Deena Shakir
Alex Pruden
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.
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Apr 17, 2023
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)
Jim 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.
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Apr 13, 2023
Investor Stories 291: Why I Passed (Ross, Shakir, Zullo)
On 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.
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Apr 10, 2023
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)
Catharine 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.
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Apr 6, 2023
Investor Stories 290: What's Next (Andelman, Hershenson, Pruden)
On 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!
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Apr 3, 2023
377. From Special Forces to Leading Aleo, The Bull Case for Crypto and Web 3, and The Future of the Internet (Alex Pruden)
Alex 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.
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Mar 30, 2023
Investor Stories 289: Post Mortems (Schlacks, Hershenson, Zullo)
On 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.
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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Mar 27, 2023
376. Architecting a Thesis-Driven Philosophy, Why There's Riches in Niches, How Founder-Market Fit is Changing, and Building the Largest Community of Emerging Managers (Rick Zullo)
Rick Zullo of Equal Ventures joins Nick to discuss Architecting a Thesis-Driven Philosophy, Why There's Riches in Niches, How Founder-Market Fit is Changing, and Building the Largest Community of Emerging Managers. In this episode we cover:
* How many different specialties can a founder have?
* How do they take concepts and opportunities?
* The importance of having a thesis driven team
* The process of evaluating an investment
* How to get conviction on ideas
* Being earnestly honest about your business model
* The four stages of building a business
* The importance of finding a niche and expanding it
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Mar 23, 2023
Investor Stories 288: Strange & Unusual (Eylath, Ross, Hershenson)
On 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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Mar 20, 2023
375. Founding Unicorn Startup Alloy, How to Scale a Go To Market Strategy, and The Next 10 Years in FinTech (Laura Spiekerman)
Laura 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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Mar 16, 2023
Investor Stories 287: Lessons Learned (Ross, Viswanathan, Alon)
On this special segment of The Full Ratchet, the following Investors are featured:
* Kristi Ross
* Ravi Viswanathan
* Oz Alon
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!
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Mar 13, 2023
374. Key Drivers in Cloud and Security, Wiz's Unconventional GTM Decision, Insights on Earnings Predictability, and Lessons from Datadog, Discord, Slack and Coalition (Shardul Shah)
Shardul Shah of Index Ventures joins Nick to discuss Assessing an entrepreneur’s imagination. What are the metrics and characteristics that demonstrate product market fit for Early-stage investing? (Shardul Shah). In this episode we cover:
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Outsourcing security risk and the need to outsource risk.
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The Importance of Imaginative Entrepreneurs
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How do you think about the trade-offs of a services business?
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Metrics and characteristics that demonstrate product market fit.
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The evaluation criteria Shardul uses in evaluating companies.
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Mar 9, 2023
Investor Stories 286: Why I Passed (Lefcourt, Hershenson, Viswanathan)
On this special segment of The Full Ratchet, the following Investors are featured:
* Jenny Lefcourt
* Mar Hershenson
* Ravi Viswanathan
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.
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Mar 6, 2023
373. Bootstrapping to a Billion Dollar Exit, The History of Options Trading, Competing Against Robinhood, and How to Build a Brokerage Content Machine (Kristi Ross)
Kristi Ross of tastytrade joins Nick to discuss Bootstrapping to a Billion Dollar Exit, The History of Options Trading, Competing Against Robinhood, and How to Build a Brokerage Content Machine. In this episode we cover:
* Bootstrapping to a Billion
* Chicago Trading in the 90s
* ThinkorSwim, TCV, and Trading to Tastytrade
* Robinhood's Capital Intensive Strategy
* Using Media and Content to Build a Brokerage Powerhouse
Missed a recent episode? Go to The Full Ratchet blog and catch up!
The hosts of The Full Ratchet are Nick Moran and Nate Pierotti of New Stack Ventures, a venture capital firm committed to investing in founders outside of the Bay Area. You can follow us on LinkedIn and Twitter!
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Mar 2, 2023
Investor Stories 285: Post Mortems (Draper, Lefcourt, Sugden)
On this special segment of The Full Ratchet, the following Investors are featured:
* Tim Draper
* Jenny Lefcourt
* Chris Sugden
Each investor discusses a portfolio company that did not survive and why it was that they failed.
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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Feb 27, 2023
372. The $30 Trillion Dollar Market Opportunity, Formulas for Successful Consumer Investing, and The Current Macro Environment(Dan Ahrens)
Dan Ahrens of Left Lane Capital joins Nate to discuss The $30 Trillion Dollar Market Opportunity, Formulas for Successful Consumer Investing, and the Current Macro Environment. In this episode we cover:
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Firm Building at Left Lane
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Raising a $1.4B Fund II
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Investing in Consumer Tech and SMB
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The Current Macro Environment and much more!
Missed a recent episode? Go to The Full Ratchet blog and catch up!
The hosts of The Full Ratchet are Nick Moran and Nate Pierotti of New Stack Ventures, a venture capital firm committed to investing in founders outside of the Bay Area. You can follow us on LinkedIn and Twitter!
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Feb 23, 2023
Investor Stories 284: What's Next (O'Malley, Viswanathan, Schlacks)
On this special segment of The Full Ratchet, the following Investors are featured:
* Brian O'Malley
* Ravi Viswanathan
* Willy Schlacks
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!
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Feb 20, 2023
371. Are Founders Born or Made?, What it Takes to Raise a Series A in 2023, and Weighing the Balance of Unit Economics vs Growth (Mar Hershenson)
Mar Hershenson of Pear VC joins Nick to discuss Are Founders Born or Made?, What it Takes to Raise a Series A in 2023, and Weighing the Balance of Unit Economics vs Growth. In this episode we cover:
* Path to Pear and The Forbes Midas List
* Data on The DNA of Entrepreneurs
* Generative AI Hype
* Raising a Series A in 2023 & More!
Missed a recent episode? Go to The Full Ratchet blog and catch up!
The hosts of The Full Ratchet are Nick Moran and Nate Pierotti of New Stack Ventures, a venture capital firm committed to investing in founders outside of the Bay Area. You can follow us on LinkedIn and Twitter!
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Feb 16, 2023
Investor Stories 283: Why I Passed (Mejia Hernandez, Wroblewski, Burnham)
On this special segment of The Full Ratchet, the following Investors are featured:
* Samara Mejia Hernandez
* Julie Wroblewski
* Brad Burnham
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!
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Feb 13, 2023
370. Why 8VC's Incubation Model Works, the Most Unique Culture in Venture Capital, and Investing at the Intersection of PE and VC (Drew Oetting)
Drew Oetting of 8VC joins Nick to discuss Why 8VC's Incubation Model Works, the Most Unique Culture in Venture Capital, and Investing at the Intersection of PE and VC. In this episode we cover:
* Why Iteration is a Key Founder Quality
* The Incumbent Venture Capital Mindset
* How to Marry Entrepreneurship and Investing
* And Much More!
Missed a recent episode? Go to The Full Ratchet blog and catch up!
The hosts of The Full Ratchet are Nick Moran and Nate Pierotti of New Stack Ventures, a venture capital firm committed to investing in founders outside of the Bay Area. You can follow us on LinkedIn and Twitter!
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Feb 9, 2023
Investor Stories 282: Strange & Unusual (Viswanathan, Lefcourt, Alon)
On this special segment of The Full Ratchet, the following Investors are featured:
* Ravi Viswanathan
* Jenny Lefcourt
* Oz Alon
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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Feb 6, 2023
369. What Consumer Founders Often Get Wrong, How to Build a Culture that Breeds Creativity, and Scaling Bark to IPO (Henrik Werdelin)
Henrik Werdelin of BARK joins Nate to discuss What Consumer Founders Often Get Wrong, How to Build a Culture that Breeds Creativity, and Scaling Bark to IPO. In this episode we cover:
* The Founding of Bark
* Tips for Consumer Founders
* Breeding a Creative Culture
* The Path to IPO
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Feb 2, 2023
Investor Stories 281: Lessons Learned (Kadavy, Burnham, Hamed)
On this special segment of The Full Ratchet, the following Investors are featured:
* Annie Kadavy
* Brad Burnham
* Ali Hamed
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!
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Jan 30, 2023
368. From a Bar Owner to $100M+ ARR, How an Outsider Navigated Silicon Valley, Raising through Peaks and Troughs of Hype Cycles, and How to Select $B startups at the Incorporation Stage (Oz Alon & Nadav Eylath)
Oz Alon & Nadav Eylath of Honeybook & at.inc/ joins Nick to discuss From a Bar Owner to $100M+ ARR, How an Outsider Navigated Silicon Valley, Raising through Peaks and Troughs of Hype Cycles, and How to Select $B startups at the Incorporation Stage. In this episode we cover:
* Honeybook's First Pitch
* Investing in Founders at Incorporation
* How to Sell to SMBs
* Raising in Up and Down Markets
* What the Future Holds For Tech Investing
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Jan 26, 2023
Investor Stories 280: What's Next (Jones, Lefcourt, Viswanathan)
On this special segment of The Full Ratchet, the following Investors are featured:
* Tripp Jones
* Jenny Lefcourt
* Ravi Viswanathan
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!
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Jan 23, 2023
367. 2023 Predictions P2: A16Z vs. Tiger, ChatGPT vs. Google, Hot vs. Cool Sectors, and Which Big Tech Companies are Doomed (Ramy Adeeb)
Ramy Adeeb of 1984 joins Nick to discuss 2023 Predictions P2: A16Z vs. Tiger, ChatGPT vs. Google, Hot vs. Cool Sectors, and Which Big Tech Companies are Doomed. In this episode we cover:
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Web 3.0's Demise
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Andreesen vs. Tiger's Brands
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ChatGPT Challenging Google
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Big Tech's Troubles
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Hottest & Coolest Sectors & More!
Missed a recent episode? Go to The Full Ratchet blog and catch up!
The hosts of The Full Ratchet are Nick Moran and Nate Pierotti of New Stack Ventures, a venture capital firm committed to investing in founders outside of the Bay Area. You can follow us on LinkedIn and Twitter!
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Jan 19, 2023
366. 2023 Predictions P1: Web 3.0's Demise, The AI Hype Cycle, Will Elon get the Last Laugh at Twitter, and Should Anti-Trust Take a Bite out of Apple (Ramy Adeeb)
Ramy Adeeb of 1984 joins Nick to discuss 2023 Predictions P1: Web 3.0's Demise, The AI Hype Cycle, Will Elon get the Last Laugh at Twitter, and Should Anti-Trust Take a Bite out of Apple. In this episode we cover:
* Crypto's and Web 3.0's Correction
* The Down Round Reckoning
* Elon Musk and Twitter's Shakeup
* Apple's Response to Anti-Trust
Missed a recent episode? Go to The Full Ratchet blog and catch up!
The hosts of The Full Ratchet are Nick Moran and Nate Pierotti of New Stack Ventures, a venture capital firm committed to investing in founders outside of the Bay Area. You can follow us on LinkedIn and Twitter!
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Jan 16, 2023
Investor Stories 279: Why I Passed (Nagaraj, O'Malley, Kadavy)
On this special segment of The Full Ratchet, the following Investors are featured:
* Sunil Nagaraj
* Brian O'Malley
* Annie Kadavy
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!
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Jan 12, 2023
Investor Stories 278: Post Mortems (Khera, Hamed, Viswanathan)
On this special segment of The Full Ratchet, the following Investors are featured:
* Neha Khera
* Ravi Viswanathan
* Ali Hamed
Each investor discusses a portfolio company that did not survive and why it was that they failed.
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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Jan 9, 2023
365. From Founder to Forbes Midas List, Behind the Scenes of an Intro Call, Why B2B2C is Best, and Avoiding the Leaky Funnel Trap (Jenny Lefcourt)
Jenny Lefcourt, General Partner at Freestyle Capital joins Nick to discuss Founder to Forbes Midas List, Behind the Scenes of an Intro Call, Why B2B2C is Best and Avoiding the Leaky Funnel Trap. In this episode we cover:
* Making the Switch from Angel to VC
* Tips For Founders Pitching Jenny and Freestyle
* How to Reach Conviction without Consensus
* Burn and Learn Investing
* B2B2C and Avoiding the Leaky Funnel
* And More!
Missed a recent episode? Go to The Full Ratchet blog and catch up!
The hosts of The Full Ratchet are Nick Moran and Nate Pierotti of New Stack Ventures, a venture capital firm committed to investing in founders outside of the Bay Area. You can follow us on LinkedIn and Twitter!
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Jan 7, 2023
Investor Stories 277: Strange & Unusual (Holiday, Liaw, Sugden)
On this special segment of The Full Ratchet, the following Investors are featured:
* Aaron Holiday
* Eric Liaw
* Chris Sugden
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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Jan 5, 2023
Replay - The Effect of Technology on Relationships, The 5 Indicators of a True Brand, The Appeal of Love/Hate Businesses, & the Rise of Super Apps (Nicole Quinn)
On this special replay episode, Nicole Quinn of Lightspeed Venture Partners joins Nick to discuss The Effect of Technology on Relationships, The 5 Indicators of a True Brand, The Appeal of Love/Hate Businesses, & the Rise of Super Apps. In this episode, we cover:
* Nicole's background and path to VC
* How Shoe Dog Shaped her Investment Philosophy
* What are the consumer behaviors in different regions?
* Early Signs of Success in Consumer Investing
* And More!
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Jan 2, 2023
Replay - Distribution vs. Product, Founders vs. Markets, and Winning Deals in a Hyper-Competitive Seed Market (Ben Sun)
In this special replay episode, Ben Sun of Primary Venture Partners joins Nick to discuss Distribution vs. Product, Founders vs. Markets, and Winning Deals in a Hyper-Competitive Seed Market. In this episode, we cover:
* Ben's Founder Journey
* Primary's Thesis
* Market vs Founder
* How Primary Evaluates Talent
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Dec 31, 2022
Replay - The “Three Layer Cake” Fund, How Personal Experience Drives Your Investment Lens, The Future of Tech for the Aging Population, & How a Solo GP Can Do it All (Monique Woodard)
On this special replay episode, Monique Woodard of Cake Ventures joins Nick to discuss The “Three Layer Cake” Fund, How Personal Experience Drives Your Investment Lens, The Future of Tech for the Aging Population, & How a Solo GP Can Do it All. In this episode, we cover:
* The thesis at Cake
* Investing in Demographic Change
* Pros and Cons of Being a Solo GP
* How to Scale Yourself
* And More!
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Dec 29, 2022
Investor Stories 276: Lessons Learned (Draper, Holiday, Mason)
On this special segment of The Full Ratchet, the following Investors are featured:
* Tim Draper
* Aaron Holiday
* Anna Mason
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!
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Dec 26, 2022
Replay - The DNA of Startup Success (John Vrionis)
On this special replay episode, John Vrionis joins Nick to discuss the DNA of Startup Success, including:
* What’s unusual about what you do?
* “How it works” vs. “Why it matters” — what’s the disconnect you’ve observed with early-stage founders?
* Arrogance vs. Humility — have you invested in founders displaying these traits? What’s been your experience?
* 3 must-haves that you look for in a new investment?
* If there’s one common theme in failed investments — what is it?
* Is there anything unusual about your approach to sourcing? If so, what is it?
* What are some best practices for founders when picking a VC?
Over the past year or so the percentage of total VC dollars invested in early-stage deals fell to the lowest levels the industry has seen in five years. Why do you think this is the case?
* Do you focus on product-market-fit prior to the A round — if so, how do you define it?
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Dec 22, 2022
Investor Stories 275: What's Next (Borumand, Kadavy, Waliszewski)
On this special segment of The Full Ratchet, the following Investors are featured:
* Cameron Borumand
* Annie Kadavy
* Konrad Waliszewski
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!
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Dec 19, 2022
364. The FTX Fallout, What's Next for Crypto and Web 3.0, and Lessons From Backing 13 IPOs (Jai Das)
Jai Das of Sapphire Ventures joins Nick to discuss The FTX Fallout, What's Next for Crypto and Web 3.0, and Lessons From Backing 13 IPOs. In this episode we cover:
* Playing Defense and Offense in a Downturn
* Predictions for Crypto and Web 3.0
* Indicators of a Future IPO
* And more!
Missed a recent episode? Go to The Full Ratchet blog and catch up!
The hosts of The Full Ratchet are Nick Moran and Nate Pierotti of New Stack Ventures, a venture capital firm committed to investing in founders outside of the Bay Area. You can follow us on LinkedIn and Twitter!
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Dec 15, 2022
Investor Stories 274: Why I Passed (Sarracino, Fernandez, Draper)
On this special segment of The Full Ratchet, the following Investors are featured:
* Steve Sarracino
* Hernán Fernandez
* Tim Draper
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!
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Dec 12, 2022
363. Building a Construction Unicorn in Missouri, Leaving Communism for Capitalism, and How to Win a Market When Everything is a Commodity (Willy Schlacks)
Willy Schlacks of EquipmentShare joins Nick to discuss Building a Construction Unicorn in Missouri, Leaving Communism for Capitalism, and How to Win a Market When Everything is a Commodity. In this episode we cover:
* From Communism to Capitalism
* The Philosophy of Altruistic Capitalism
* Fusing The Digital and Built Worlds
* Common Company Killers from Founders
* And More!
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Dec 8, 2022
Investor Stories 273: Post Mortems (O'Malley, Burnham, Holiday)
this special segment of The Full Ratchet, the following Investors are featured:
* Brian O'Malley
* Brad Burnham
* Aaron Holiday
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.
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Dec 5, 2022
362. Orchestrating a $1B+ Secondaries Purchase from NEA, Tradeoffs of Burn, Growth, and Valuation, and Winning Against Multistage Firms (Ravi Viswanathan)
Ravi Viswanathan of NVC joins Nick to discuss Orchestrating a $1B+ Secondaries Purchase from NEA, tradeoffs of Burn, Growth, and Valuation, and Winning Against Multistage Firms. In this episode we cover:
* The Birth of New View Capital
* Multistage Firms and web 3
* Damage Control for 2023
* How to know if a company is the next rocket ship
* Super Apps Ethics
* And More!
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The hosts of The Full Ratchet are Nick Moran and Nate Pierotti of New Stack Ventures, a venture capital firm committed to investing in founders outside of the Bay Area. You can follow us on LinkedIn and Twitter!
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Dec 1, 2022
Investor Stories 272: Strange & Unusual (Sands, Hamed, Draper)
this special segment of The Full Ratchet, the following Investors are featured:
* Greg Sands
* Ali Hamed
* Tim Draper
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.
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Nov 28, 2022
361. Valuation Inflation, the IPO Pause and What that Means for M&A, If Twitter is in Better Hands, and How to Construct a Successful Board (Eric Liaw)
Eric Liaw of IVP joins Nick to discuss Valuation Inflation, the IPO Pause and What that Means for M&A, If Twitter is in Better Hands, and How to Construct a Successful Board. In this episode we cover:
* Parsing Out the IPO Process
* Thoughts on Twitter's Acquisition
* Market Predictions
* And more!
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The hosts of The Full Ratchet are Nick Moran and Nate Pierotti of New Stack Ventures, a venture capital firm committed to investing in founders outside of the Bay Area. You can follow us on LinkedIn and Twitter!
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Nov 24, 2022
Investor Stories 271: Lessons Learned (Khera, O'Malley, Mejia Hernandez)
On this special segment of The Full Ratchet, the following Investors are featured:
* Neha Khera
* Brian O'Malley
* Samara Mejia Hernandez
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.
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Nov 21, 2022
360. Stories, Advice, and Leveraging 35 Years of Startup Board Experience (Brad Feld)
Brad Feld of Foundry Group and Techstars joins Nate to discuss Stories, Advice, and Leveraging 35 Years of Startup Board Experience. In this episode we cover:
* How to Build and Leverage a Board from the Beginning
* Advice for Board Members
* Avoiding the Most-Common Mistakes
* And more!
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The hosts of The Full Ratchet are Nick Moran and Nate Pierotti of New Stack Ventures, a venture capital firm committed to investing in founders outside of the Bay Area. You can follow us on LinkedIn and Twitter!
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Nov 17, 2022
Investor Stories 270: What's Next (Foxe Blader, Zhuo, Burnham)
On this special segment of The Full Ratchet, the following Investors are featured:
* Ruth Foxe Blader
* TX Zhuo
* Brad Burnham
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.
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Nov 14, 2022
359. The 20 Year Evolution of Venture Capital, Growing a Firm with Zero Investments in Silicon Valley, and the Multi-Stage Fund Reckoning (Chris Sugden)
Chris Sugden of Edison Partners joins Nate to discuss The 20 Year Evolution of Venture Capital, Growing a Firm with Zero Investments in Silicon Valley, and the Multi-Stage Fund Reckoning. In this episode we cover:
* Investing Outside Silicon Valley and Silicon Alley
* Comparing Boom and Bust Cycles
* How to Decide Between Growth Equity and Venture Capital
* And more!
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The hosts of The Full Ratchet are Nick Moran and Nate Pierotti of New Stack Ventures, a venture capital firm committed to investing in founders outside of the Bay Area. You can follow us on LinkedIn and Twitter!
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Nov 10, 2022
Investor Stories 269: Why I Passed (Suissa, Hamed, Saenko)
On this special segment of The Full Ratchet, the following Investors are featured:
* Yanev Suissa
* Ali Hamed
* Maryanna Saenko
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.
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Nov 7, 2022
358. Lessons from Tim Draper on Investing in Elon, Where Theranos Went Wrong, and Why Decentralization is the Next Great Tech Frontier (Tim Draper)
Tim Draper of Draper Associates joins Nick to discuss Lessons from Tim Draper on Investing in Elon, Where Theranos Went Wrong, and Why Decentralization is the Next Great Tech Frontier. In this episode we cover:
- Lessons from Investing in Theranos
- Elon Musk's First Check
- Bitcoin and the Future of the Blockchain
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The hosts of The Full Ratchet are Nick Moran and Nate Pierotti of New Stack Ventures, a venture capital firm committed to investing in founders outside of the Bay Area. You can follow us on LinkedIn and Twitter!
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Nov 3, 2022
Investor Stories 268: Post Mortems (Sankar, Rivera, Kadavy)
On this special segment of The Full Ratchet, the following Investors are featured:
Santosh Sankar
Miriam Rivera
Annie Kadavy
Each investor discusses a portfolio company that did not survive and why it was that they failed.
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.
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Oct 31, 2022
357. Swimming in the Shark Tank, How Gary Vaynerchuk Got His First Check, and Mastering Your Mindset (Matt Higgins)
Matt Higgins of RSE Ventures & Business Hunters joins Nick to discuss Swimming in the Shark Tank, How Gary Vaynerchuk Got His First Check, and Mastering Your Mindset. In this episode we cover:
* Matt's Background: from Shirtsleeves to Shark Tank
* Why He Invested in Gary Vaynerchuk and Vayner Media
* Tips for Entrepreneurs to Master their Mindset
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The hosts of The Full Ratchet are Nick Moran and Nate Pierotti of New Stack Ventures, a venture capital firm committed to investing in founders outside of the Bay Area. You can follow us on LinkedIn and Twitter!
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Oct 27, 2022
Investor Stories 267: Strange & Unusual (Cohen, Wroblewski, Khera)
On this special segment of The Full Ratchet, the following Investors are featured:
Matt Cohen
Julie Wroblewski
Neha Khera
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.
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Oct 24, 2022
356. Why Most CRO Hires Don't Work, Lessons from Scaling World Class PLG Companies, and the Case for Founder-Led Sales (Victoria Treyger)
Victoria Treyger of Felicis joins Nate to discuss Why Most CRO Hires Don't Work, Lessons from Scaling World Class PLG Companies, and the Case for Founder-Led Sales. In this episode we cover:
* Building a Sales Motion that Works
* When to Bring in an Outside CRO or Sales Leader
* New Data on Sales Organization at Seed and Series A Startups
* And much more!
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The hosts of The Full Ratchet are Nick Moran and Nate Pierotti of New Stack Ventures, a venture capital firm committed to investing in founders outside of the Bay Area. You can follow us on LinkedIn and Twitter!
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Oct 20, 2022
Investor Stories 266: Lessons Learned (Jones, Sands, Borumand)
On this special segment of The Full Ratchet, the following Investors are featured:
Tripp Jones
Greg Sands
Cameron Borumand
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.
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Oct 17, 2022
355. Lessons for Raising an Inaugural Fund, How to Construct a Thesis, and The Shortcomings of the Traditional VC Model (Allan Jean-Baptiste and Marco DeMeireles)
Allan Jean-Baptiste and Marco DeMeireles of Ansa Capital join Nate to discuss Lessons for Raising an Inaugural Fund, How to Construct a Thesis, and The Shortcomings of the Traditional VC Model. In this episode we cover:
* Tips for Emerging Managers
* Building Conviction with LPs and Founders from Scratch
* Growing Momentum in Fundraising Cycles
* And more!
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The hosts of The Full Ratchet are Nick Moran and Nate Pierotti of New Stack Ventures, a venture capital firm committed to investing in founders outside of the Bay Area. You can follow us on LinkedIn and Twitter!
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Oct 13, 2022
Investor Stories 265: What's Next (Pantoja, Wroblewski, Mehta)
On this special segment of The Full Ratchet, the following Investors are featured:
* Marcelino Pantoja
* Julie Wroblewski
* Manan Mehta
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.
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Oct 10, 2022
354. The VC Networking Playbook, Credit and Pricing Risk in New Asset Classes, and How VC Market Hype Should Impact Stage Focus and Net Buy/Sell Positions (Ali Hamed)
Ali Hamed of CoVenture and Crossbeam Venture Partners joins Nick to discuss The VC Networking Playbook, Credit and Pricing Risk in New Asset Classes, and How VC Market Hype Should Impact Stage Focus and Net Buy/Sell Positions. In this episode we cover:
* Building an LP Network from Scratch
* Platform Economies and Their Future
* A Multi-Disciplinary Approach to Investing
* And more!
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Oct 6, 2022
Investor Stories 264: Why I Passed (Sands, Page, Falvey)
On this special segment of The Full Ratchet, the following Investors are featured:
* Greg Sands
* Karen Page
* Ryan Falvey
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.
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Oct 3, 2022
353. The Current State of Venture, SaaS Growth Versus Efficiency, and Predictions for a Market Correction (Doug Pepper)
Doug Pepper of ICONIQ Growth joins Nate to discuss The Current State of Venture, SaaS Growth Versus Efficiency, and Predictions for a Market Correction. In this episode we cover:
* Growing ICONIQ Growth
* Advice in a Post-Pandemic Economy
* Following the Rule of 60 for Success
* And more!
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Sep 29, 2022
Investor Stories 263: Post Mortems (Jones, Lehr, Nagaraj)
On this special segment of The Full Ratchet, the following Investors are featured:
* Tripp Jones
* Jonathan Lehr
* Sunil Nagaraj
Each investor discusses a portfolio company that did not survive and why it was that they failed.
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.
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Sep 26, 2022
352. The Second Wave of SaaS, Using Software to Scale a Venture Firm, and Predictions for the Future of Venture Capital (Aaron Holiday)
Aaron Holiday of 645 Ventures joins Nate to discuss The Second Wave of SaaS, Using Software to Scale a Venture Firm, and Predictions for the Future of Venture Capital. In this episode we cover:
* Creating an OS for VC
* Statistical Predictors of Success in Founders
* Early-Stage Investing: Art or Science?
* And more!
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Sep 22, 2022
Investor Stories 262: Strange & Unusual (Zulkosky, Fernandez, O'Malley)
On this special segment of The Full Ratchet, the following Investors are featured:
* Sara Zulkosky
* Hernán Fernandez
* Brian O'Malley
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.
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Sep 19, 2022
351. Founding Union Square Ventures, Driving Persistent, Top Decile Returns, How Top Founders Have Changed, and the Outlook for Web 3.0 and Data Control (Brad Burnham)
Brad Burnham of Union Square Ventures joins Nick to discuss Founding Union Square Ventures, Driving Persistent, Top Decile Returns, How Top Founders Have Changed, and the Outlook for Web 3.0 and Data Control. In this episode we cover:
* Founder Focus Shifting from Management to Leadership
* How Venture has Changed Over the Decades
* Why Web3 is Here to Stay
* And more!
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Sep 15, 2022
Investor Stories 261: Lessons Learned (Zhuo, Morgan, Achler & Iseri)
On this special segment of The Full Ratchet, the following Investors are featured:
* TX Zhuo
* Howard Morgan
* Mark Achler & Mert Iseri
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.
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Sep 12, 2022
350. How to Maximize Investor Value for Founders, the Future of Cloud Infrastructure, and the Bull Case for Cybersecurity (Guru Chahal)
Guru Chahal of Lightspeed Venture Partners joins Nate to discuss How to Maximize Investor Value for Founders, the Future of Cloud Infrastructure, and the Bull Case for Cybersecurity. In this episode we cover:
* How Cloud Infrastructure Impacted Innovation
* Breaking the Constraints of Success
* Why You Should Execute Quickly as a Founder but Slowly as an Investor
* And more!
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Sep 8, 2022
Investor Stories 260: What's Next (Rivera, Sarracino, Mason)
On this special segment of The Full Ratchet, the following Investors are featured:
* Miriam Rivera
* Steve Sarracino
* Anna Mason
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.
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Sep 5, 2022
349. The Secrets Behind Building a 35M+ Following, Why Social is the New SEO, and How Tripscout is Creating the Super App for Travel (Konrad Waliszewski)
Konrad Waliszewski of Tripscout joins Nick to discuss The Secrets Behind Building a 35M+ Following, Why Social is the New SEO, and How Tripscout is Creating the Super App for Travel. In this episode we cover:
* Launching the 1st In-App Hotel Booking Platform for Instagram
* Why Organic Attention is the Most Rare and Valuable Asset
* How Tripscout Hacked Customer Acquisition
* The Future of How We Search
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Sep 1, 2022
Investor Stories 259: Why I Passed (Jones, Khera, Borumand)
On this special segment of The Full Ratchet, the following Investors are featured:
* Tripp Jones
* Neha Khera
* Cameron Borumand
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.
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Aug 29, 2022
348. Future Strategies for Digital Customer Acquisition, Why to Stay Small While You Scale, and S&M Strategies at Different Customer ACV Tiers (Brian O'Malley)
Brian O'Malley of Forerunner Ventures joins Nick to discuss Future Strategies for Digital Customer Acquisition, Why to Stay Small While You Scale, and S&M Strategies at Different Customer ACV Tiers. In this episode we cover:
* Common Marketplace Mistakes and Overblown Trends
* Capitalizing on Consumer Interest in Local and Sustainable Products
* Marketplace Liquidity and Cohort Analysis
* And more!
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Aug 25, 2022
Investor Stories 258: Post Mortems (Page, Zhuo, Sands)
On this special segment of The Full Ratchet, the following Investors are featured:
* Karen Page
* TX Zhuo
* Greg Sands
Each investor discusses a portfolio company that did not survive and why it was that they failed.
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.
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Aug 22, 2022
347. Lessons from the Largest Latina Solo GP, Being Impactful Without Being an Impact Fund, and How to Use Sales Tactics for Success in VC (Samara Mejia Hernandez)
Samara Mejia Hernandez of Chingona Ventures joins Nick to discuss Lessons from the Largest Latina Solo GP, Being Impactful Without Being an Impact Fund, and How to Use Sales Tactics for Success in VC. In this episode we cover:
* How Authenticity Benefits the Bottom Dollar
* Tips on Raising a Fund While Facing Adversity
* Maintaining Mental Health in VC
* And more!
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Aug 18, 2022
Investor Stories 257: Strange & Unusual (Falvey, Mehta, Kadavy)
On this special segment of The Full Ratchet, the following Investors are featured:
* Ryan Falvey
* Manan Mehta
* Annie Kadavy
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.
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Aug 15, 2022
346. Lessons from Scaling Braze to IPO, the Importance of the Underdog Mindset, and the Future of SaaS (Mark Ghermezian)
Mark Ghermezian of m]x[v Capital joins Nate to discuss Lessons from Scaling Braze to IPO, the Importance of the Underdog Mindset, and the Future of SaaS. In this episode we cover:
* How the iPhone Led to the Inception of Braze
* The Impact of Remote Work on Innovation
* Becoming a Unicorn by Building for Tomorrow
* Advice for Founders from a Unicorn Founder turned VC
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Aug 11, 2022
Investor Stories 256: Lessons Learned (Wroblewski, Evans, Nagaraj)
On this special segment of The Full Ratchet, the following Investors are featured:
* Julie Wroblewski
* Mike Evans
* Sunil Nagaraj
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.
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Aug 8, 2022
345. How to Maximize Return When Selling a Startup, Twitter's Terms Battle, and Why MATH Ventures is Exiting Right (Mark Achler & Mert Iseri)
Mark Achler & Mert Iseri of MATH Venture Partners join Nick to discuss Dispelling Folktales for Founders, the FAIR Framework, Twitter's Terms Battle, and How MATH Ventures is Exiting Right. In this episode we cover:
* The FAIR Framework and How it Benefits Founders
* Playing the Long Game to Leave a Legacy
* Why We Don’t Talk About Exits.. Until Now
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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.
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Aug 4, 2022
Investor Stories 255: What's Next (Fernandez, Barrile, Saenko)
On this special segment of The Full Ratchet, the following Investors are featured:
* Hernán Fernandez
* Parker Barrile
* Maryanna Saenko
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.
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Aug 1, 2022
344. An Inside Look Into Stonks, the Democratization of Dealflow, and the Future of Startup Investing (Ali Moiz)
Ali Moiz of Stonks joins Nate to discuss An Inside Look Into Stonks, the Democratization of Dealflow, and the Future of Startup Investing. In this episode we cover:
* Increasing Access to the VC Ecosystem
* How Venture's Structure Supports Success
* Insights on How Investors Can Win
* Lessons from Being the Largest Demo Day Host on Earth
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Jul 28, 2022
Investor Stories 254: Why I Passed (Wilkins, Mehta, Foxe Blader)
On this special segment of The Full Ratchet, the following Investors are featured:
* Tony Wilkins
* Manan Mehta
* Ruth Foxe Blader
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.
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Jul 25, 2022
343. Opportunities in Market Downturns, Lessons from Lehman, Inherent Optimism in Venture, and Why Rise of the Rest Isn't Slowing Its Roll (Anna Mason)
Anna Mason of Revolution's Rise of the Rest Seed Fund joins Nick to discuss Opportunities in Market Downturns, Lessons from Lehman, Inherent Optimism in Venture, and Why Rise of the Rest Isn't Slowing Its Roll. In this episode we cover:
* Advice for Women Entering Wall Street
* Parallels from Previous Downturns and the Paradigm Shifts They Bring
* The Symbiosis Between Startups and Local Economies
* Why Rise of the Rest Continues to Meet Founders Where They Are
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Jul 21, 2022
Investor Stories 253: Post Mortems (Cohen, Suissa, Go)
On this special segment of The Full Ratchet, the following Investors are featured:
* Matt Cohen
* Yanev Suissa
* Rob Go
Each investor discusses a portfolio company that did not survive and why it was that they failed.
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.
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Jul 18, 2022
342. Investing in $B+ Marketplaces, Beating the Cold Start Problem, Warby Parker's Key to Scaling, and the Backstory Behind Redpoint's Social Media Surge (Annie Kadavy)
Annie Kadavy of Redpoint Ventures joins Nick to discuss Investing in $B+ Marketplaces, Beating the Cold Start Problem, Warby Parker's Key to Scaling, and the Backstory Behind Redpoint's Social Media Surge. In this episode we cover:
* Musings on New Marketplace Models
* Increasing Diversity in Venture
* The Importance of Building a Brand
* Rethinking Success
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Jul 14, 2022
Investor Stories 252: Strange & Unusual (Page, Kashyap, Sankar)
On this special segment of The Full Ratchet, the following Investors are featured:
* Karen Page
* Nagraj Kashyap
* Santosh Sankar
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.
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Jul 11, 2022
341. Competing with a16z & Sequoia at Pre-Seed, the Evolution of Accelerators, and Deciphering Signal From Noise in Web 3 (Neha Khera)
Neha Khera of 2048 Ventures joins Nate to discuss Competing with a16z & Sequoia at Pre-Seed, the Evolution of Accelerators, and Deciphering Signal From Noise in Web 3. In this episode we cover:
* The Case for Underdog Founders and What Creates One
* Business Models that Lend Themselves to Becoming Platforms
* Pros and Cons of Accelerator vs Institutional Models of Investing
* Thoughts on the Current State of Cyber and Web 3 and Their Future
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Jul 7, 2022
Investor Stories 251: Lessons Learned (Rivera, Ebinger, Saenko)
On this special segment of The Full Ratchet, the following Investors are featured:
* Miriam Rivera
* Jonathan Ebinger
* Maryanna Saenko
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.
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Jul 4, 2022
340. Billion $ Lessons from a Dozen Unicorns, Why Consumer VC is not Dead, How to Size a Marketplace, and What the LP Pullback means for VC Funds (Tripp Jones)
Tripp Jones of Uncork Capital joins Nate to discuss Billion $ Lessons from a Dozen Unicorns, Why Consumer VC is not Dead, How to Size a Marketplace, and What the LP Pullback means for VC Funds. In this episode we cover:
* What Sets Apart a Unicorn Founding Team
* The Problem Uber Poses in Labor Marketplaces and Entrepreneurship
* Why Raising Funds May Be Difficult in the Coming Year
* How Slowing Down Can Increase Efficiency
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Jun 30, 2022
Investor Stories 250: What's Next (Sippel, Zulkosky, Sands)
Each investor discusses sectors, drivers and/or trends that may have significant impact in the future and are potentially positioned for outsized-returns.
* Eric Sippel
* Sara Zulkosky
* Greg Sands
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.
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Jun 27, 2022
339. Founding Renaissance Technologies & First Round Capital, The Origins of Idealab, Reasons Not to Grow your Fund, and How Sourcing from YC Has Changed (Howard Morgan)
Howard Morgan of B Capital Group joins Nick to discuss Founding Renaissance Technologies & First Round Capital, The Origins of Idealab, Reasons Not to Grow your Fund, and How Sourcing from YC Has Changed. In this episode we cover:
* Starting the First Quantitative Hedge Fund
* Idealab’s First Check
* The Story Behind the Founding of First Round Capital
* What's Ahead in The VC Funding Markets
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Jun 23, 2022
Investor Stories 249: Why I Passed (Rivera, Levine, Mehta)
On this special segment of The Full Ratchet, the following Investors are featured:
* Miriam Rivera
* Seth Levine
* Nihal Mehta
Each investor highlights a situation where they decided not to invest, why they passed, and how it played out.
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Jun 20, 2022
338. The $640B Care Economy, The Invisible Work Dilemma, and Differentiation Tips for Emerging Managers (Julie Wroblewski)
Julie Wroblewski of Magnify Ventures joins Nick to discuss The $640B Care Economy, The Invisible Work Dilemma, and Differentiation Tips for Emerging Managers. In this episode we cover:
* The Magnitude of the Care Economy and Why The Time is Now
* How Technology is Influencing How We Care for Each Other
* The Invisible Work Powering Innovation
* The Benefits of Being a Thematic Fund and Tips on Differentiating and Scaling One
* What Sets Unicorn Founders Apart and More!
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.
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Jun 16, 2022
Investor Stories 248: Post Mortems (Borumand, Falvey, Sarracino)
On this special segment of The Full Ratchet, the following Investors are featured:
* Cameron Borumand
* Ryan Falvey
* Steve Sarracino
Each investor discusses a portfolio company that did not survive and why it was that they failed.
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The host of The Full Ratchet is Nick Moran (https://www.linkedin.com/in/nick-moran-a738503/), General Partner of New Stack Ventures, a venture capital firm committed to investing in the exceptions.
To learn more about New Stack Ventures by visiting our Website (https://www.newstack.vc/) and LinkedIn (https://www.linkedin.com/company/11396054/) and be sure to follow us on Twitter (https://twitter.com/NewStackVC).
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Jun 13, 2022
337. Navigating Macro Headwinds, Balancing Growth v. Profitability, and How to Get in Front of the Top 1% of Founders (Nnamdi Iregbulem)
Nnamdi Iregbulem of Lightspeed Venture Partners joins Nate to discuss Navigating Macro Headwinds, Balancing Growth v. Profitability, and How to Get in Front of the Top 1% of Founders. In this episode we cover:
* Tips for Founders When Capital Gets Expensive
* Where Software is Still Eating the World
* The Uncapped Upside of Writing in VC
* How to Get in Front of the Top Founders
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Jun 9, 2022
Investor Stories 247: Strange & Unusual (Lehr, Nagaraj, Sarracino)
On this special segment of The Full Ratchet, the following Investors are featured:
* Jonathan Lehr
* Sunil Nagaraj
* Steve Sarracino
Each investor describes the most unusual situation or pitch that they've encountered as an investor.
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Jun 6, 2022
336. The Mendoza Line in VC, Why Most Investors Fail More than they Succeed, What Founder Greatness Looks Like, and Lessons from Pitching to 500 LPs & Closing $42.6M (Nick Moran)
Nate Pierotti of New Stack Ventures joins Nick to discuss The Mendoza Line in VC, Why Most Investors Fail More than they Succeed, What Founder Greatness Looks Like, and Lessons from Pitching to 500 LPs & Closing $42.6M. In this episode we cover:
* What The Mendoza Line is & It's Implications for Venture Capital
* How New Stack Finds & Selects Great Founders
* Lessons from Pitching over 500 Limited Partners and Raising $42.6 Million
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Jun 2, 2022
Investor Stories 246: Lessons Learned (Go, Sankar, Page)
On this special segment of The Full Ratchet, the following investors are featured:
* Rob Go
* Santosh Sankar
* Karen Page
Each investor illustrates a critical lesson learned about startup investing and how it's changed their approach.
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For other great episodes, go to The Full Ratchet blog and catch up! Also, follow us on LinkedIn(https://www.linkedin.com/company/27155166/) and Twitter (https://twitter.com/TFR_Pod).
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May 30, 2022
335. The $2 Billion Pizza Order, The Founding Story of Grubhub, Why NPS Sucks, and How Fixer is Transforming Gig Work (Mike Evans)
Mike Evans of Grubhub & Fixer joins Nick to discuss The $2 Billion Pizza Order, The Founding Story of Grubhub, Why NPS Sucks, and How Fixer is Transforming Gig Work. In this episode we cover:
* How Grubhub Started with a Pizza Order
* Why Marketplace Founders Should Cheat
* NPS as a Flawed Metric
* The Advantages of W2 Employees & more!
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May 26, 2022
334. A Decade at Costanoa, Where Large Multistage Funds Fail Founders, Denominator v. Numerator Effects, and Tips on Startup Selection (Greg Sands)
Greg Sands of Costanoa Ventures joins Nick to discuss A Decade at Costanoa, Where Large Multistage Funds Fail Founders, Denominator v. Numerator Effects, and Tips on Startup Selection. In this episode we cover:
* Lessons from 10 Years at Costanoa
* The Denominator Effect in VC
* Tips on Selecting Startups
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May 23, 2022
Investor Stories 245: What's Next (Kashyap, Cohen, Stojkovic, Cairo)
On this special segment of The Full Ratchet, the following Investors are featured:
* Nagraj Kashyap
* Matt Cohen
* Jennifer Stojkovic
* Jed Cairo
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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May 19, 2022
Investor Stories 244: Why I Passed (Wiener, Zhuo, Zulkosky)
On this special segment of The Full Ratchet, the following Investors are featured:
* Ben Wiener
* TX Zhuo
* Sara Zulkosky
Each investor highlights a situation where they decided not to invest, why they passed, and how it played out.
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May 16, 2022
333. Mexico's New Tech Mafia, Winning Copycat Strategies, and the Future of Fintech in LatAm (Hernán Fernández)
Hernán Fernández of Angel Ventures joins Nick to discuss Mexico's New Tech Mafia, Winning Copycat Strategies, and the Future of Fintech in LatAm. In this episode we cover:
* Mexico's Explosion in VC Funding
* The Rappi Tech Mafia
* What to Look for in Copycat Strategies
* Democratizing Fintech in LatAm & more!
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May 12, 2022
Investor Stories 243: Strange & Unusual (Suissa, Foxe Blader, Barrile)
On this special segment of The Full Ratchet, the following Investors are featured: Yanev Suissa, Ruth Foxe Blader, and Parker Barrile.
Each investor describes the most unusual situation or pitch that they've encountered as an investor.
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May 9, 2022
332. 11 Unicorns from Seed, Quantitative Decision-Models for Selecting Investments, Thoughts on Male vs. Female Founders & Investors, and Lessons from Larry and Sergey in the Early Days of Google (Miriam Rivera)
Miriam Rivera of Ulu Ventures joins Nick to discuss 11 Unicorns from Seed, Quantitative Decision-Models for Selecting Investments, Thoughts on Male vs. Female Founders & Investors, and Lessons from Larry and Sergey in the Early Days of Google. In this episode we cover:
* Lessons from the Early Days of Google
* Quantitative Decision Making in VC
* Male vs. Female Founder Questions
* And more!
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May 5, 2022
Investor Stories 242: Post Mortems (Wilkins, Mehta, Saenko)
On this special segment of The Full Ratchet, the following Investors are featured: Tony Wilkins, Manan Mehta, and Maryanna Saenko.
Each investor discusses a portfolio company that did not survive and why it was that they failed.
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May 2, 2022
331. The Founding Story of NEA, The True History of Venture Capital, the Keys to an Enduring Firm Legacy, and Why the Best VC's Dare Disturb the Universe (Chuck Newhall)
Chuck Newhall of NEA joins Nick to discuss The Founding Story of NEA, The True History of Venture Capital, the Keys to an Enduring Firm Legacy, and Why the Best VC's Dare Disturb the Universe. In this episode we cover:
* The History of VC Pre & Post 1945
* How NEA Raised Fund I
* Memorable Fund Successes and Failures
* Why Chuck Passed on Home Depot
* Founder's Brain Chemistry
* Scaling Talent without Scaling Superstars & more!
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Apr 28, 2022
Investor Stories 241: Lessons Learned (Pascucci, Lehr, Pantoja)
On this special segment of The Full Ratchet, the following Investors are featured: Victor Pascucci, Jonathan Lehr, and Marcelino Pantoja.
Each investor illustrates a critical lesson learned about startup investing and how it's changed their approach.
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Apr 25, 2022
330. Building Unicorns from the Ground Up, Recruiting Founders from the C-Suite, and Driving Top 1% Returns with Concentration (Jed Cairo)
Jed Cairo of Juxtapose joins Nick to discuss Building Unicorns from the Ground Up, Recruiting Founders from the C-Suite, and Driving Top 1% Returns with Concentration.
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Apr 21, 2022
Investor Stories 240: What's Next (Nagaraj, Falvey, Page)
On this special segment of The Full Ratchet, the following Investors are featured: Sunil Nagaraj, Ryan Falvey, and Karen Page.
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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Apr 18, 2022
329. The $8.3T Opportunity in Procurement, How to Sell to the Fortune 500, Building a Bottoms Up Culture, and Mastering Cold Emails (Kevin Frechette)
Kevin Frechette of Fairmarkit joins Nick to discuss the $8.3T Opportunity in Procurement, How to Sell to the Fortune 500, Building a Bottoms Up Culture, and Mastering Cold Emails. In this episode we cover:
* What Leading Investors Insight Partners and GGV Found Interesting
* Sales Lessons from Kevin
* The Future of Procurement
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Apr 14, 2022
Investor Stories 239: Why I Passed (Hung, Sankar, Cohen)
On this special segment of The Full Ratchet, the following Investors are featured: Jonathan Hung, Santosh Sankar, & Matt Cohen.
Each investor highlights a situation where they decided not to invest, why they passed, and how it played out.
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Apr 11, 2022
328. Why the Pacific Northwest Will Win Big, Tapping the Enterprise Talent Pool, and Investing in Apps over Infrastructure (Cameron Borumand)
Cameron Borumand of FUSE joins Nick to discuss Why the Pacific Northwest Will Win Big, Tapping the Enterprise Talent Pool, and Investing in Apps over Infrastructure. In this episode we cover:
* The Story of FUSE
* Spinouts in VC
* Attracting & Building Talent Networks
* Why Cameron avoids the Zoom Pitch
* Enterprise Apps v. Infrastructure
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Apr 7, 2022
Investor Stories 238: Strange & Unusual (Paxhia, Mehta, Zhuo)
On this special segment of The Full Ratchet, the following Investors are featured: Emily Paxhia, Nihal Mehta, and TX Zhuo.
Each investor describes the most unusual situation or pitch that they've encountered as an investor.
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Apr 4, 2022
327. The Late Stage Reset, Competing with Tiger, and Last Mile’s Unit Economics (Steve Sarracino)
Steve Sarracino of Activant Capital joins Nick to discuss The Late Stage Reset, Competing with Tiger, and Last Mile’s Unit Economics. In this episode we cover:
* Launching a Growth Fund & The Late Stage Repricing
* The Economics of Full Stack Delivery Startups
* Why Europe Maybe the Next Leading Market
* The State of Ecommerce & Unbundling Amazon
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Mar 31, 2022
Investor Stories 237: Post Mortems (Grayson & Holt, Kashyap, Barille)
On this special segment of The Full Ratchet, the following Investors are featured: Dayna Grayson & Rachel Holt, Nagraj Kashyap, and Parker Barille.
Each investor discusses a portfolio company that did not survive and why it was that they failed.
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Mar 28, 2022
326. FoodTech’s Female Founders, Crossing the Chasm for Alt Proteins, and Why the Psychedelics Market isn’t like Cannabis (Jenny Stojkovic)
Jenny Stojkovic of The Vegan's Women Summit joins Nick to discuss FoodTech’s Female Founders, Crossing the Chasm for Alt Proteins, and Why the Psychedelics Market isn’t like Cannabis. In this episode we cover:
* The SF Tech Exodus
* Learning from Ron Conway
* Alternative Milks & Crossing the Chasm
* How to Avoid the GreenTech Failures of the 2000’s
* Why Delivery Matters in Psychedelics
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Mar 24, 2022
Investor Stories 236: Lessons Learned (Mead, Suissa, Foxe Blader)
On this special segment of The Full Ratchet, the following Investors are featured: Winter Mead, Yanev Suissa, and Ruth Foxe Blader.
Each investor illustrates a critical lesson learned about startup investing and how it's changed their approach.
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Mar 21, 2022
325. Finding Alpha in Emerging Managers, Common Mistakes & Pitfalls, and Sources of Differentiation (Sara Zulkosky)
Sara Zulkosky of Recast Capital joins Nick to discuss Finding Alpha in Emerging Managers, Common Mistakes & Pitfalls, and Sources of Differentiation. In this episode we cover:
* Sara's Background and Path to VC
* Tips for Emerging Managers
* How To Differentiate Your Fund & more!
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Mar 17, 2022
Investor Stories 235: What's Next (Tamaseb, Ebinger, Heddleston)
On this special segment of The Full Ratchet, the following Investors are featured:
* Ali Tamaseb
* Jonathan Ebinger
* Russ Heddleston
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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Mar 14, 2022
324. Support for Ukraine, 3 Measures for Evaluating DeepTech, a 15-year Fund Horizon, and Today’s Most Compelling Climate Technologies (Maryanna Saenko)
Maryanna Saenko of Future Ventures joins Nick to discuss Support for Ukraine, 3 Measures for Evaluating DeepTech, a 15-year Fund Horizon, and Today’s Most Compelling Climate Technologies. In this episode we cover:
* How Maryanna and Steve Jurvetson Founded Future Ventures
* 3 Measures they look for when Evaluating DeepTech
* How to "Grow the Pool" of Investors
* Climate Tech Trends & Regenerative Agriculture
* And more!
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Mar 10, 2022
Investor Stories 234: Why I Passed (Requarth, Paxhia, Sippel)
On this special segment of The Full Ratchet, the following Investors are featured:
* Brian Requarth
* Emily Paxhia
* Eric Sippel
Each investor highlights a situation where they decided not to invest, why they passed, and how it played out.
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Mar 7, 2022
323. Box's Go-To-Market Strategy, Building the Enterprise Sales Motion, and When to Bring on a Sales Leader (Karen Page)
Karen Page of B Capital Group joins Nick to discuss Box's Go-To-Market Strategy, Building the Enterprise Sales Motion, and When to Bring on a Sales Leader.
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Mar 3, 2022
Investor Stories 233: Strange & Unusual (Levine, Wiener, Go)
On this special segment of The Full Ratchet, the following Investors are featured:
* Seth Levine
* Ben Wiener
* Rob Go
Each investor describes the most unusual situation or pitch that they've encountered as an investor.
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Feb 28, 2022
322. Attacking Inequality with VC, How Ecommerce Infrastructure Competes with Amazon, The Future of Hourly Work, and the Body as a Platform (Jamison Hill)
Jamison Hill of Base10 joins Nick to discuss Attacking Inequality with VC, How Ecommerce Infrastructure Competes with Amazon, The Future of Hourly Work, and the Body as a Platform. In this episode we cover:
* How Base10 supports HBCU Endowments
* Trends in Ecommerce Infrastructure, Fintech, and the Future of Work
* The Body as a Platform
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Feb 24, 2022
Investor Stories 232: Post Mortems (Sun, Foxe Blader, Mehta)
On this special segment of The Full Ratchet, the following Investors are featured:
* Ben Sun
* Ruth Foxe Blader
* Manan Mehta
Each investor discusses a portfolio company that did not survive and why it was that they failed.
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Feb 21, 2022
321. Solo Capitalist Firm Building, Supporting Founder Mental Health, and Navigating Board Dynamics (Matt Cohen)
Matt Cohen of Ripple Ventures joins Nick to discuss Solo Capitalist Firm Building, Supporting Founder Mental Health, and Navigating Board Dynamics. In this episode we cover:
* Solo GP's vs. Firm Building
* The Toll of Rising Valuations and Remote Work on Founder's Mental Health
* Trends in the Canadian Ecosystem & More!
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Feb 17, 2022
Investor Stories 231: Lessons Learned (Paxhia, Wilkins, Heddleston)
On this special segment of The Full Ratchet, the following Investors are featured:
* Emily Paxhia
* Tony Wilkins
* Russ Heddleston
Each investor illustrates a critical lesson learned about startup investing and how it's changed their approach.
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Feb 14, 2022
320. Consumer Fintech, the Future of Banking, and Navigating Web 3.0 Regulation (Ryan Falvey)
Ryan Falvey of Financial Venture Studio joins Nick to discuss Consumer Fintech, the Future of Banking, and Navigating Web 3.0 Regulation. In this episode we cover:
* The "Masters Degree for Fintech Startups"
* National Banks Staying Power
* DAO's, Crypto, and Web 3 Regulations
* Why Ryan's Bearish on B2B2C Models
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Feb 10, 2022
Investor Stories 230: What's Next (Grayson & Holt, Go, Lehr)
On this special segment of The Full Ratchet, the following Investors are featured:
* Dayna Grayson & Rachel Holt
* Rob Go
* Jonathan Lehr
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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Feb 7, 2022
319. Investing Nerdy & Early, The Story of Auth0's Seed Round, and Why You Shouldn't Leave to Start "The Right" Company (Sunil Nagaraj)
Sunil Nagaraj of Ubiquity Ventures joins Nick to discuss Investing Nerdy & Early, The Story of Auth0's Seed Round, and Why You Shouldn't Leave to Start "The Right" Company.
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Feb 3, 2022
Investor Stories 229: Why I Passed (Libby, Larco, Kashyap)
On this special segment of The Full Ratchet, the following Investors are featured:
* Billy Libby
* Vanessa Larco
* Nagraj Kashyap
Each investor highlights a situation where they decided not to invest, why they passed, and how it played out.
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Jan 31, 2022
318. Founding the 1st VC Index Fund, Rethinking the Future of Capital Deployment, and Advice for Emerging Managers (Marcelino Pantoja)
Marcelino Pantoja of Measurement joins Nick to discuss Founding the 1st VC Index Fund, Rethinking the Future of Capital Deployment, and Advice for Emerging Managers.
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Jan 27, 2022
Investor Stories 228: Strange & Unusual (Luerssen, Pascucci, Ebinger)
On this special segment of The Full Ratchet, the following Investors are featured:
* Brian Luerssen
* Victor Pascucci
* Jonathan Ebinger
Each investor describes the most unusual situation or pitch that they've encountered as an investor.
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Jan 24, 2022
317. The Rise of Supply Chain Startups, Why We're Feeling Whiplash, and What the Future Holds for Labor & Data (Santosh Sankar)
Santosh Sankar of Dynamo Ventures joins Nick to discuss The Rise of Supply Chain Startups, Why We're Feeling Whiplash, and What the Future Holds for Labor & Data. Missed a recent episode? Go to The Full Ratchet blog and catch up! Also, follow us on LinkedIn and Twitter.
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Jan 20, 2022
Investor Stories 227: Post Mortems (Hung, Requarth, Mead)
On this special segment of The Full Ratchet, the following Investors are featured:
* Jonathan Hung
* Brian Requarth
* Winter Mead
Each investor discusses a portfolio company that did not survive and why it was that they failed.
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Jan 17, 2022
316. Fika’s Playbook for Success, Finding Value Outside of Central Casting, and the Future of Fintech as Banks Get Unbundled (TX Zhuo)
TX Zhuo of Fika Ventures joins Nick to discuss Fika’s Playbook for Success, Finding Value Outside of Central Casting, and the Future of Fintech as Banks Get Unbundled. In this episode we cover:
* TX's Background & Path to VC
* Fika's Playbook
* Lessons From Cobra Kai
* DAO Infrastructure
* Unbundling the Bank
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Jan 13, 2022
315. 2022 Predictions P2: Web 3.0 Dorsey vs. Andreesen, Crypto's Killer App, Omicron's Staying Power, Which FAANG Co. Loses to Anti-Trust First (Ramy Adeeb)
Ramy Adeeb of 1984 joins Nick to discuss 2022 Predictions P2: Web 3.0 Dorsey vs. Andreesen, Crypto's Killer App, Omicron's Staying Power, Which FAANG Co. Loses to Anti-Trust First. In this episode we cover:
* The Web 3 Twitter War
* What Nick thinks about Crypto's Killer App
* Omicron and Labor Market Dynamics
* Inflation Expectations
* Regulation for Big Tech and Crypto & More!
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Jan 10, 2022
314. 2022 Predictions P1: $100M Seed Valuations, Universe vs. Metaverse, Hottest and Coolest Sectors, Sequoia's VC Shakeup (Ramy Adeeb)
Ramy Adeeb of 1984 joins Nick to discuss 2022 Predictions P1: $100M Seed Valuations, Universe vs. Metaverse, Hottest and Coolest Sectors, Sequoia's VC Shakeup. In this episode we cover:
* Ramy's New $75M Fund
* Bubbles in Crypto and NFT's
* Why Ramy is sticking to the Universe
* Sequoia's New Strategy & More!
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Jan 6, 2022
Investor Stories 226: Lessons Learned (Tamaseb, Mehta, Wiener)
Each investor illustrates a critical lesson learned about startup investing and how it's changed their approach.
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Jan 3, 2022
313. Norwest’s New $3B Fund, the Effects of VC Capital Explosion, and Scaling LinkedIn’s Product 20x (Parker Barrile)
Parker Barrile of Norwest Venture Partners joins Nick to discuss Norwest’s New $3B Fund, the Effects of VC Capital Explosion, and Scaling LinkedIn’s Product 20x. In this episode we cover:
* Norwest's Largest Ever Fund
* The Capital Allocator's Environment
* How Parker Scaled LinkedIn's Product to $2B
* Compelling Customer Acquisition Strategies & Much More!
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Jan 1, 2022
Investor Stories 225: What's Next (Paxhia, Sun, Suissa)
On this special segment of The Full Ratchet, the following Investors are featured:
* Emily Paxhia
* Ben Sun
* Yanev Suissa
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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Dec 30, 2021
Replay — The Dark Side of VC | Predatory Investor Practices (Joanne Wilson)
On this special replay episode, Joanne Wilson joins Nick to discuss predatory investor practices and the dark side of venture, including:
* On the founder-side, What are some of the activities you’ve seen from early-stage investors, that are predatory toward founders?
* What are some of the major differences between investor practices of the mid-90’s and today?
* What actionable measures would you recommend founders take in order to help prevent getting taken advantage of?
* Moving to the investor-side. What are some of the things that later-stage VCs will do to eliminate or water-out an angel’s equity position?
* What can early-stage angels do to prevent this from happening?
* How has your approach evolved throughout your investing history to position you and your portfolio companies for success?
* Generally, what is your take on the gender balance in venture, how has it changed and what specific things are you involved in to help promote the role of women?
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Dec 27, 2021
Replay — Getting Smart on a New Market, Parts 1 & 2 (Charles Hudson)
On this special replay, Charles Hudson of Precursor Ventures joins Nick to discuss Getting Smart on a New Market.
In this episode we cover:
* What Charles’ experience at SoftTech was like and how he made the transition to founding Precursor.
* What his continuing role as a Venture Partner at SoftTech entails.
* How Charles decides to study a new, emerging market and some of the markets that he’s analyzed over the years.
* The three components of his approach to getting smart on a new area.
* How important timing is and how he considers if the timing is right for a new area.
* If he assesses markets vertically and looks for the level within the supply chain stack to see where a company is playing and which level within the chain is going to exert the most control over the market.
* How he breaks down market structure and the critical components therein.
* The importance of the degree of homogeneity of the customer base within a target market.
* How he thinks abo…
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Dec 25, 2021
Investor Stories 224: Why I Passed (Thakker, Nauiokas, Lehr)
On this special segment of The Full Ratchet, the following Investors are featured:
* Dharmesh Thakker
* Amy Nauiokas
* Jonathan Lehr
Each investor highlights a situation where they decided not to invest, why they passed, and how it played out.
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Dec 23, 2021
Replay — GP and LP Alignment, Challenges for Emerging Fund Managers, and How the Explosion in Seed Fund Volume Plays Out (Jaclyn Hester)
On this special replay, Jaclyn Hester of Foundry Group joins Nick on a special Crisis Coverage installment to discuss GP and LP Alignment, Challenges for Emerging Fund Managers, and How the Explosion in Seed Fund Volume Plays Out.
Guest Update: Jaclyn is now Partner at Foundry Group. Congratulations Jaclyn!
In this episode, we cover:
* Tell us about your background and path to VC
* For those who don’t know talk about the approach at Foundry with both the LP and GP model
* Foundry traditionally had no apprenticeship model and no junior investors… were you the first?
* Pandemic… Are you making investments currently and what are you hearing from other LPs?
* What’s your advice for GPs re. building relationships and momentum w/ LPs during these uncertain times?
* What’s the biggest mistake emerging managers make when fundraising?
* What do new fund managers underestimate when starting a venture firm?
* Does it matter how specific a thesis is? Do you need to s…
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Dec 20, 2021
Replay — NEA’s Investment Process & The Key Ingredients for Startup Success (Ben Narasin)
In this special replay of Episode 154, Ben Narasin of NEA joins Nick to discuss NEA’s Investment Process & The Key Ingredients for Startup Success. In this episode we cover:
- Why he made the move to NEA
- His Investment focus
- The investment process the firm and if decisions are made by committee
- Ben's Evaluation Process
- The key factor that every successful founder possesses
- The common red flags that pop up and cause him to say no to strong startups
- Why he believes his job is to say no
- How he assess opportunities with 100 reasons to say yes and one reason to say no
- Ben's evolving approach toward weighing risk factors in startups
- How the tech and investing industry has changed over the past decade
- How AUM is driving a bifurcation in venture
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Dec 16, 2021
Investor Stories 223: Post Mortems (Smerklo, Maughan, Larco, Wiener)
On this special segment of The Full Ratchet, the following Investors are featured:
* Mike Smerklo
* Spencer Maughan
* Vanessa Larco
* Ben Wiener
Each investor discusses a portfolio company that did not survive and why it was that they failed.
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Dec 13, 2021
312. The Embedded Opportunity in Insurtech, Crypto & Web 3.0 Applications, and the Future of Fintech (Ruth Foxe Blader)
Ruth Foxe Blader of Anthemis joins Nick to discuss The Embedded Opportunity in Insurtech, Crypto & Web 3.0 Applications, and the Future of Fintech. In this episode we cover:
* Ruth's Background and path from English Major to VC
* What trends she's following in Fintech and Insurtech
* Opportunities for developing market founders & more!
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Dec 9, 2021
Investor Stories 222: Strange & Unusual (Mead, Sippel, Wilkins)
Each investor describes the most unusual situation or pitch that they've encountered as an investor.
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Dec 6, 2021
311. Founding DocSend, Creating a Winning PLG Motion, and Data From 1000's of Pitch Decks (Russ Heddleston)
Russ Heddleston of Dropbox joins Nick to discuss Founding DocSend, Creating a Winning PLG Motion, and Data From 1000's of Pitch Decks. In this episode we cover:
* Can you tell us a bit about your background and your path to founding DocSend?
* How did you think about the PLG strategy for DocSend?
* Why did you release the Seed Fundraising Report?
* What are the typical numbers like for a seed round? How much are they raising? How many investors are people meeting with?
* What makes for a successful pitch deck?
* How to find a good co-founder?
* Learnings from DocSend and a word of advice to founders.
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Dec 2, 2021
Investor Stories 221: Lessons Learned (Requarth, Mehta, Levine)
Each investor illustrates a critical lesson learned about startup investing and how it's changed their approach.
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Nov 29, 2021
310. Why We Invested in Urban Sky (Andrew Antonio & Nate Williams)
Andrew Antonio of Urban Sky and Nate Williams of Union Labs join Nick to discuss Why We Invested in Urban Sky. In this episode we cover:
* What is Urban Sky?
* How did Andrew and Nate originally connect?
* The thesis at Union Labs.
* What does the future hold for Urban Sky?
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Nov 25, 2021
Investor Stories 220: Why I Passed (Shirota, Go, Sequeira)
Each investor highlights a situation where they decided not to invest, why they passed, and how it played out.
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Nov 22, 2021
309. The Future of Softbank and Vision Fund 2, Creative Monetization of User Growth, and Why VC's Missed on Zoom (Nagraj Kashyap)
Nagraj Kashyap of Softbank joins Nick to discuss The Future of Softbank and Vision Fund 2, Creative Monetization of User Growth, and Why VC's Missed on Zoom. In this episode we cover:
* Nagraj's Background and Path to VC.
* How do you think through horizontal, vertical, or geographic expansion and when the right time is to do so?
* What did other VC's miss about Zoom?
* How do you evaluate an opportunity?
* What key things are you looking for in a consumer startup?
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Nov 18, 2021
Investor Stories 219: Post Mortems (Wallace, Tamaseb, Luerssen)
Each investor discusses a portfolio company that did not survive and why it was that they failed.
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Nov 15, 2021
308. The Human Rolodex, How the 2021 VC Vintage will Perform, and the Importance of Partnership Dynamics (Nihal Mehta)
Nihal Mehta of Eniac Ventures joins Nick to discuss The Human Rolodex, How the 2021 VC Vintage will Perform, and the Importance of Partnership Dynamics. In this episode we cover:
* How do you think about active management of relationships over time? Do you have any advice, tricks, or tips?
* What is something you would have told yourself when you started Eniac?
* How have you built the team over time and thought about roles, responsibilities, skill sets required, and driving value/outcomes for the firm?
* What do you look for in a fund manager?
* Where do 2020 and 2021 Vintage Funds rank?
* What inspired you to start the 100K Pledge?
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Nov 11, 2021
Investor Stories 218: Lessons Learned (Libby, Hung, Grayson & Holt)
Each investor illustrates a critical lesson learned about startup investing and how it's changed their approach.
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Nov 8, 2021
307. Public Sector Tech, the Merits of Hyper Concentration, and Why Google is More Frightening than the NSA (Yanev Suissa)
Yanev Suissa of SineWave Ventures joins Nick to discuss Public Sector Tech, the Merits of Hyper Concentration, and Why Google is More Frightening than the NSA. In this episode we cover:
* You've talked about investing "where the Valley, the Fortune 500, and the public sector intersect". How is this different from the typical Valley-based investor?
* Are there any advantages to working with public sector buyers?
* Is there legislative risk you take on by selling to an administration?
* Where do you see the biggest opportunities are coming out of the infrastructure bill?
* Rapid fire round of questions.
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Nov 4, 2021
Investor Stories 217: Why I Passed (Goldberg, Quinn, Maughan, Ebinger)
Each investor highlights a situation where they decided not to invest, why they passed, and how it played out.
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David Goldberg Episode 272
Nicole Quinn Episode 279
Spencer Maughan Episode 284
Jonathan Ebinger Episode 302
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Nov 1, 2021
306. Selection at Day 0, Investing in Immigrants, and Navigating Founder-Problem Fit (Manan Mehta)
Manan Mehta of Unshackled Ventures joins Nick to discuss Selection at Day 0, Investing in Immigrants, and Navigating Founder-Problem Fit. In this episode we cover:
* What is investing at Day 0?
* What unique challenges do you face in backing immigrant founders?
* How do you approach sourcing and how you do it differently than other firms?
* What is Founder-Problem Fit?
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Oct 28, 2021
Investor Stories 216: Post Mortems (Guleri, Nauiokas, Chitnis, Perelmuter)
On this special segment of The Full Ratchet, the following Investors are featured:
* Tim Guleri
* Amy Nauiokas
* Sach Chitnis
* Guy Perelmuter
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?
For other great episodes, go to The Full Ratchet blog and catch up! Also, follow us on LinkedIn (https://www.linkedin.com/company/27155166/) and Twitter (https://twitter.com/TFR_Pod).
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Oct 25, 2021
305. Identifying Stand-outs at Pre-Seed, Coaching High-Growth Leaders, and Leveling the Playing Field for Underrepresented Founders (Tony Wilkins)
Tony Wilkins of Standing Oaks Venture Partners joins Nick to discuss Identifying Stand-outs at Pre-Seed, Coaching High-Growth Leaders, and Leveling the Playing Field for Underrepresented Founders. In this episode we cover:
* Are leaders born or made?
* How do you select for potentially great leaders at the very beginning of their business journey?
* How do you think about building a strong and healthy culture within a firm?
* What's the most important thing for an angel investor to know when they start investing?
* What will it take to level the playing field for founders?
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Oct 21, 2021
Investor Stories 215: What's Next (Wiener, Larco, Pascucci)
Each investor discusses sectors, drivers and/or trends that may have significant impact in the future and are potentially positioned for outsized-returns.
Did you miss our guests full length episodes?
* Ben Wiener
* Vanessa Larco
* Victor Pascucci
Go to The Full Ratchet blog and catch up! Also, follow us on LinkedIn (https://www.linkedin.com/company/27155166/) and Twitter (https://twitter.com/TFR_Pod).
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Oct 18, 2021
304. IT and Enterprise Tech Investing, The Realities and Myths of PLG, and The Past and Future of NYC Tech (Jonathan Lehr)
Jonathan Lehr of Work-Bench joins Nick to discuss IT and Enterprise Tech Investing, The Realities and Myths of PLG, and The Past and Future of NYC Tech. In this episode we cover:
* Walk us through your background and path to VC.
* Tell us a little more about the thesis at Work-Bench.
* On your website, you mention you invest in "seed and seed II" startups. What is a seed II?
* What sort of myths are there around PLG companies?
* How do you advise startups to price their products?
* Mark Suster recently Tweeted… "If you look at our industry, it's now awash with capital that requires every firm to get very focused on where its edge comes from. If you're not a bulge-bracket VC, choose your positioning wisely"(stage, sector, geography, founder access) … way too many firms are generic". What are your thoughts on the financing environment?
* You've been a part of the New York tech ecosystem for about a decade now. How has the tech scene evolved over the past 10 years or s…
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Oct 14, 2021
Investor Stories 214: Why I Passed (Basu Trivedi, Chuang, Woodard, Sun)
On this special segment of The Full Ratchet, the following Investors are featured:
* Nikhil Basu Trivedi
* Alfred Chuang
* Monique Woodard
* Ben Sun
Each investor highlights a situation where they decided not to invest, why they passed, and how it played out.
Did you miss our guests full length episodes?
For other great episodes, go to The Full Ratchet blog and catch up! Also, follow us on LinkedIn (https://www.linkedin.com/company/27155166/) and Twitter (https://twitter.com/TFR_Pod).
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Oct 11, 2021
303. Reflections From 10 Years at NextView, Dogma vs Discipline, the Importance of Effective Post Money, and Market Sizing Pitfalls (Rob Go)
Rob Go of NextView Ventures joins Nick to discuss Reflections From 10 Years at NextView, Dogma vs Discipline, the Importance of Effective Post Money, and Market Sizing Pitfalls. In this episode we cover:
* Is VC fundamentally changing under our feet?
* What are other biggest industry shifts that have changed the way you operate at Next View?
* Most LPs are focused on their fund managers' ownership percentage at entry. Explain what effective post-money at exit is and why that has become a north star from next view?
* Takeaway #3: There is a Goldilocks zone between too much dogma and lack of discipline. Can you give us an example or two of strategies that were difficult to let go of or move on from?
* Your favorite saying internally is “anything worth doing is worth doing fast”. Yet this is a pretty long cycle business and it takes time for a portfolio to mature and drive returns. What were the key learnings with regards to returns and metrics?
* How do you kn…
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Oct 7, 2021
Investor Stories 213: Post Mortems (Thakker, Libby, Paxhia, Sim)
On this special segment of The Full Ratchet, the following Investors are featured:
Dharmesh Thakker
Billy Libby
Emily Paxhia
Ed Sim
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?
For other great episodes, go to The Full Ratchet blog and catch up! Also, follow us on LinkedIn (https://www.linkedin.com/company/27155166/) and Twitter (https://twitter.com/TFR_Pod).
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Oct 4, 2021
302. Donating Half Your Carry, Why Open Banking is the Future, and Recruiting Outside the Bay Area (Jonathan Ebinger)
Jonathan Ebinger of Transform Capital joins Nick to discuss Donating Half Your Carry, Why Open Banking is the Future, and Recruiting Outside the Bay Area. In this episode we cover:
* Walk us through your background and path to VC
* Tell us about your experience at Blue Run and why you decided to launch Transform.
* What is the thesis at Transform?
* Portfolio construction / stage / check size
* How did you come up with the model to donate 50% of your carry?
* What causes are you allocating carry to?
* What was the biggest challenge in the transition from early stage to late stage venture investing?
* So you led the Series A in Jackpocket at BlueRun and the later stage Transform. How do you avoid conflicts of interest across both firms?
* I know you are an active fintech investor -- w/ regards to crypto... what areas are most compelling right now from an investment standpoint?
* We're in a hot market at the moment -- seeing lots of fund creation,…
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Sep 30, 2021
Investor Stories 212: Lessons Learned (Smerklo, Nauiokas, Shirota, Larco)
On this special segment of The Full Ratchet, the following Investors are featured:
* Mike Smerklo
* Amy Nauiokas
* Tsune Shirota
* Vanessa Larco
Each investor illustrates a critical lesson learned about startup investing and how it's changed their approach.
Did you miss our guests full length episodes?
For other great episodes, go to The Full Ratchet blog and catch up! Also, follow us on LinkedIn (https://www.linkedin.com/company/27155166/) and Twitter (https://twitter.com/TFR_Pod).
The host of The Full Ratchet is Nick Moran (https://www.linkedin.com/in/nick-moran-a738503/), General Partner of New Stack Ventures, a venture capital firm committed to investing in the exceptions.
To learn more about New Stack Ventures by visiting our Website (https://www.newstack.vc/) and LinkedIn (https://www.linkedin.com/company/11396054/) and be sure to follow us on Twitter (https://twitter.com/NewStackVC).
Are you a founder looking for your next investor? Visit our free tool VC-Rank (ht…
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Sep 27, 2021
301. Raising from Family Offices, How to Differentiate as an Emerging Fund, and Common Mistakes Made by Established Firms (Eric Sippel)
Eric Sippel of Sippel Farb Family Office joins Nick to discuss Raising from Family Offices, How to Differentiate as an Emerging Fund, and Common Mistakes Made by Established Firms. In this episode we cover:
* Walk us through your background and path to running Sippel Farb.
* Before we jump in can you give us some thoughts on Family Offices investing in Venture and how that has changed over the 25 years that you've been doing this?
* What are the major investment focus areas for the family office?
* With regards to manager selection... What gets you excited when you review the profile of an emerging fund?
* Tell us about the 3 S's that you look for.
* Rounds are moving faster then ever and prices seem to be escalating to 2-3x of what they were just 3 years ago. Many GPs cite their speed of decision-making as a strength -- What is your opinion of quick investment decisions and short DD timelines?
* At New Stack, we focus on ownership. However, some managers prefer a less c…
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Sep 23, 2021
Investor Stories 211: What's Next (Garg, Quinn, Hung, Requarth)
Each investor discusses sectors, drivers and/or trends that may have significant impact in the future and are potentially positioned for outsized-returns.
Did you miss our guests full length episodes?
For other great episodes, go to The Full Ratchet blog and catch up! Also, follow us on LinkedIn (https://www.linkedin.com/company/27155166/) and Twitter (https://twitter.com/TFR_Pod).
The host of The Full Ratchet is Nick Moran (https://www.linkedin.com/in/nick-moran-a738503/), General Partner of New Stack Ventures, a venture capital firm committed to investing in the exceptions.
To learn more about New Stack Ventures by visiting our Website (https://www.newstack.vc/) and LinkedIn (https://www.linkedin.com/company/11396054/) and be sure to follow us on Twitter (https://twitter.com/NewStackVC).
Are you a founder looking for your next investor? Visit our free tool VC-Rank (http://vc-rank.com/) and tell us about your business. We’ll send a list of possible investors right to y…
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Sep 20, 2021
300. The Trillion $ Opportunity in Natural Gas, Building A Strategic LP-Base, and Creating a Strong LPAC (Victor Pascucci)
Victor Pascucci of Energy Capital Ventures joins Nick to discuss The Trillion $ Opportunity in Natural Gas, Building A Strategic LP-Base, and Creating a Strong LPAC. In this episode we cover:
* Give us an overview of the data and the opportunity within the natural gas sector for tech disruption. What percentage of our energy consumption is natural gas based?
* Why focus on natural gas?
* Why is now the right time for a natural gas focused venture fund?
* Let's talk for a moment about the digital transformation of the natural gas industry. Where can we expect to see the most change going forward? Exploration, development, or production?
* Any concerns about the volume and quality of dealflow in this specialized sector?
* What kind of founder do you look for to change this legacy industry? How may these founders differ from the Silicon Valley stereotype?
* 5 large publicly-traded LPs -- Talk a bit about how you plan to work with the LPs as you make investments,…
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Sep 16, 2021
Investor Stories 210: Why I Passed (Bannon, Hsu, Rockman, Chitnis)
On this special segment of The Full Ratchet, the following Investors are featured:
* Maren Bannon
* Sach Chitnis
* Jonathan Hsu
* Glenn Rockman
Each investor highlights a situation where they decided not to invest, why they passed, and how it played out.
Did you miss our guests full length episodes?
Maren Bannon Episode 268
Sach Chitnis Episode 269
Jonathan Hsu Episode 243
Glenn Rockman Episode 282
For other great episodes, go to The Full Ratchet blog and catch up! Also, follow us on LinkedIn and Twitter.
The host of The Full Ratchet is Nick Moran, General Partner of New Stack Ventures, a venture capital firm committed to investing in the exceptions.
To learn more about New Stack Ventures by visiting our Website and LinkedIn and be sure to follow us on Twitter.
Are you a founder looking for your next investor? Visit our free tool VC-Rank and tell us about your business. We’ll send a list of possible investors right to your email’s InBox!
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Sep 13, 2021
299. The Decline of Entrepreneurship in America, Systemic Inequity in Supporting Small Businesses, and the "Capital vs. Labor" Debate (Seth Levine & Elizabeth MacBride)
Seth Levine & Elizabeth MacBride of The New Builders joins Nick to discuss The Decline of Entrepreneurship in America, Systemic Inequity in Supporting Small Businesses, and the "Capital vs. Labor" Debate. In this episode we cover:
* Why did you write the book?
* I’d actually like to start w/ Chapter 6, which is a history of entrepreneurship in the US… we can’t really do it justice in the interview but can you give us an overview of the history and where we are at today?
* You cover that entrepreneurship has been declining in the US for the past 40 years and more significantly within the past 15. What are some of the big factors that have led to that decline?
* Why are entrepreneurship and new business creation so important for the future of our country and society?
* How does the Silicon Valley version of entrepreneurship differ from the reality of entrepreneurship?
* What does the real profile of entrepreneurship look like vs. what we see in the data on t…
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Sep 9, 2021
Investor Stories 209: Post Mortems (Christian, Goldberg, Conwell, Sequeira)
On this special segment of The Full Ratchet, the following Investors are featured:
* Reid Christian
* David Goldberg
* McKeever “Mac” Conwell II
* Neil Sequeira
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?
Reid Christian Episode 259
David Goldberg Episode 272
McKeever “Mac” Conwell II Episode 277
Neil Sequeira Episode 281
For other great episodes, go to The Full Ratchet blog and catch up! Also, follow us on LinkedIn and Twitter.
The host of The Full Ratchet is Nick Moran, General Partner of New Stack Ventures, a venture capital firm committed to investing in the exceptions.
To learn more about New Stack Ventures by visiting our Website and LinkedIn and be sure to follow us on Twitter.
Are you a founder looking for your next investor? Visit our free tool VC-Rank and tell us about your business. We’ll send a list of possible investors right to your email…
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Sep 6, 2021
298. The $61B Cannabis Market, Overcoming Compliance and Regulation, and the Declining Social Stigma Around Cannabis (Emily Paxhia)
Emily Paxhia of Poseidon Asset Management joins Nick to discuss The $61B Cannabis Market, Overcoming Compliance and Regulation, and the Declining Social Stigma Around Cannabis. In this episode we cover:
* Can you give us an overview of the Cannabis Space -- size, growth, major sub-segments?
* Which segments are you most interested in?
* What areas do you not invest in and why?
* Raising a cannabis fund in 2013... I have to imagine you had to find a certain type of LP for that pitch to land. How hard was that?
* Regulation can be a break or a gas pedal --how have you or do you assess and underwrite the regulatory and legal risks in the space?
* To what extent are Cannabis businesses shut out of the existing financial system?
* Are there any other major differences in sourcing or diligence for a cannabis focused fund vs. your standard VC fund?
* How many cannabis focused funds are there and is follow-on financing risk significant when you're dealing with a…
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Sep 2, 2021
Investor Stories 208: Strange & Unusual (Grayson & Holt, Tamaseb, Hung, Larco)
On this special segment of The Full Ratchet, the following Investors are featured:
* Dayna Grayson & Rachel Holt
* Ali Tamaseb
* Jonathan Hung
* Vanessa Larco
Each investor describes the most unusual situation or pitch that they've encountered as an investor.
Did you miss our guest's full-length episodes?
Dayna Grayson & Rachel Holt Episode 291
Ali Tamaseb Episode 289
Jonathan Hung Episode 292
Vanessa Larco Episode 295
For other great episodes, go to The Full Ratchet blog and catch up! Also, follow us on LinkedIn and Twitter.
The host of The Full Ratchet is Nick Moran, General Partner of New Stack Ventures, a venture capital firm committed to investing in the exceptions.
To learn more about New Stack Ventures by visiting our Website and LinkedIn and be sure to follow us on Twitter.
Are you a founder looking for your next investor? Visit our free tool VC-Rank and tell us about your business. We’ll send a list of possible investors right to your email’s InBox…
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Aug 30, 2021
297. How to Raise a VC Fund, The YC for Emerging Managers, and Family Office Trends (Winter Mead)
Winter Mead of Oper8r joins Nick to discuss How to Raise a VC Fund, The YC for Emerging Managers, and Family Office Trends. In this episode we cover:
* Tell us a little more about Oper8or. Why did you leave Sapphire to start this program?
* Give us an overview of Oper8or?
* Walk us through the selection process and what you're looking for.
* Bring us up to speed on progress-to-date, how you measure success, and what the plan is going forward?
* You published your first book last year -- “How to Raise a Venture Capital Fund”. The target audience for the book is fairly obvious... was the motivation to write the book similar to why you started Oper8r?
* What are the most common mistakes new fund managers make?
* How do you think about types of LPs or profiles that fund managers should be targeting?
* What are the patterns, practices or even tactics of the most successful fundraisers that you've observed?
* You co-authored a research effort w/ First…
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Aug 26, 2021
Investor Stories 207: Lessons Learned (Woodard, Maughan, Martino, Casnocha)
On this special segment of The Full Ratchet, the following Investors are featured:
* Monique Woodard
* Spencer Maughan
* Paul Martino
* Ben Casnocha
Each investor illustrates a critical lesson learned about startup investing and how it's changed their approach.
Did you miss our guest's full length episodes?
Monique Woodard Episode 273
Spencer Maughan Episode 284
Paul Martino Episode 275
Ben Casnocha Episode 245
For other great episodes, go to The Full Ratchet blog and catch up! Also, follow us on LinkedIn and Twitter.
The host of The Full Ratchet is Nick Moran, General Partner of New Stack Ventures, a venture capital firm committed to investing in the exceptions.
To learn more about New Stack Ventures by visiting our Website and LinkedIn and be sure to follow us on Twitter.
Are you a founder looking for your next investor? Visit our free tool VC-Rank and tell us about your business. We’ll send a list of possible investors right to your email’s InBox!
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Aug 23, 2021
296. Investing in Jerusalem, Applying Helmer's 7 Powers to VC, and Writing a Business Murder Mystery (Ben Wiener)
Ben Wiener of Jumpspeed Ventures joins Nick to discuss Investing in Jerusalem, Applying Helmer's 7 Powers to VC, and Writing a Business Murder Mystery. In this episode we cover:
* How difficult was it raising a fund to invest only in Jerusalem-originated startups?
* What do you say to critics who claim that "focusing only one one geo is too limiting?"
* Are there specific sectors or types of tech that are uniquely positioned to thrive in Jerusalem?
* What are the similarities and differences in raising a fund vs. raising funds for a startup?
* You've spoken before about the mismatch between supply and demand for early stage capital in Jerusalem. Has it been tough finding reliable and persistent follow-on capital for A or B rounds?
* Since inception ~35% of your investments have been in female-led (female founder/CEO) startups, which is an order of magnitude greater than the 2-3% industry average. Talk about sourcing and what you do on the sourcing side to increase the numb…
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Aug 19, 2021
Investor Stories 206: What's Next (McIntyre, Luerssen, Findley, Shirota)
On this special segment of The Full Ratchet, the following Investors are featured:
* Stephen McIntyre
* Brian Luerssen
* Ty Findley
* Tsune Shirota
Each investor discusses sectors, drivers and/or trends that may have significant impact in the future and are potentially positioned for outsized-returns.
Did you miss our guests full length episodes?
Stephen McIntyre Episode #244
Brian Luerssen Episode #290
Ty Findley Episode #250
Tsune Shirota Episode #288
For other great episodes, go to The Full Ratchet blog and catch up! Also, follow us on LinkedIn and Twitter.
The host of The Full Ratchet is Nick Moran, General Partner of New Stack Ventures, a venture capital firm committed to investing in the exceptions.
To learn more about New Stack Ventures by visiting our Website and LinkedIn and be sure to follow us on Twitter.
Are you a founder looking for your next investor? Visit our free tool VC-Rank and tell us about your business. We’ll send a list of possible…
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Aug 16, 2021
295. Product Manager Turned Investor, Navigating Turbulence pre-IPO on Robinhood's Board, and Unique Sourcing Strategies (Vanessa Larco)
Vanessa Larco of NEA joins Nick to discuss Product Manager Turned Investor, Navigating Turbulence pre-IPO on Robinhood's Board, and Unique Sourcing Strategies. In this episode we cover:
* Walk us through your background and path to VC.
* Why did you leave product to join NEA?
* Give us a update on NEA - AUM, stage, thesis, etc.
* What is your focus area at the firm?
* Are you ever tempted to jump back to the startup side (or launch your own startup)?
* You have significant and formative experience leading product. How do you think that shapes your approach as an investor.
* Do you think product managers are born or made?
* I also have a background in product and that has contributed greatly to our culture here at New Stack... I'm curious what, if any, blind spots one might have if they are an investor with a very strong product background or orientation?
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* What KPI's/north star metrics do you use to hold yourself accountable?
* I'd love to…
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Aug 12, 2021
Investor Stories 205: Why I Passed (Warner, Torenberg, Garg, Grayson & Holt)
On this special segment of The Full Ratchet, the following Investors are featured:
* Check Warner
* Dayna Grayson & Rachel Holt
* Erik Torenberg
* Avichal Garg
Each investor highlights a situation where they decided not to invest, why they passed, and how it played out.
Did you miss our guests full length episodes?
Check Warner Episode #242
Dayna Grayson & Rachel Holt Episode #291
Erik Torenberg Episode #252
Avichal Garg Episode #261
For other great episodes, go to The Full Ratchet blog and catch up! Also, follow us on LinkedIn and Twitter.
The host of The Full Ratchet is Nick Moran, General Partner of New Stack Ventures, a venture capital firm committed to investing in the exceptions.
To learn more about New Stack Ventures by visiting our Website and LinkedIn and be sure to follow us on Twitter.
Are you a founder looking for your next investor? Visit our free tool VC-Rank and tell us about your business. We’ll send a list of possible investors right…
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Aug 9, 2021
294. How to Value AI, Data Network Effects vs. Data Learning Effects, and Evolution of the VC Asset Class (Ash Fontana)
Ash Fontana of Zetta Venture Partners joins Nick to discuss How to Value AI, Data Network Effects vs. Data Learning Effects, and Evolution of the VC Asset Class. In this episode we cover:
* What was the inspiration for the new book?
* What's the difference between a Data Network Effect and a DLE (data learning effect)?
* How do you advise those that are building tech where AI will be a valuable piece in the distant future but doesn't really play a role until the growth stage or beyond?
* Tell us about the Lean AI Method, described in the book, and how companies can use it to start implementing AI.
How do you feel about companies using "off-the-shelf" AI, like TensorFlow?
* Why is now the right time for AI to pervade throughout tech and industry?
* How do you value AI and determine what's real?
* How does one put a valuation multiple on fairly nascent category where the value can be exponential and the moat can be unbreachable but there's not a whole lot of precedent?…
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Aug 5, 2021
Investor Stories 204: Post Mortems (Collins, Quinn, Martino, Chuang)
On this special segment of The Full Ratchet, the following Investors are featured:
* Eric Collins
* Nicole Quinn
* Paul Martino
* Alfred Chuang
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?
Eric Collins Episode #253
Nicole Quinn Episode #279
Paul Martino Episode #275
Alfred Chuang Episode #274
For other great episodes, go to The Full Ratchet blog and catch up! Also, follow us on LinkedIn and Twitter.
The host of The Full Ratchet is Nick Moran, General Partner of New Stack Ventures, a venture capital firm committed to investing in the exceptions.
To learn more about New Stack Ventures by visiting our Website and LinkedIn and be sure to follow us on Twitter.
Are you a founder looking for your next investor? Visit our free tool VC-Rank and tell us about your business. We’ll send a list of possible investors right to your email’s InBox!
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Aug 2, 2021
293. Viva Latam Startups, Losing Talent to the U.S., and Building the Zillow of Brazil (Brian Requarth)
Brian Requarth of Latitud joins Nick to discuss Viva Latam Startups, Losing Talent to the U.S., and Building the Zillow of Brazil. In this episode we cover:
* What’s the thesis at Latitud?
* Could you tell us a little about the company you started, Viva Real?
* What was your goal in writing the book... Viva the Entrepreneur?
* You get quite vulnerable w/ regard to your experience building Viva Real. What was the hardest part of your founder journey?
* You have a large focus on helping entrepreneurs navigate building and scaling venture backable businesses in LatAm. Both Latitud and the book are in service of that mission. What are some of the unique headwinds that LatAm startups face?
* You recently had Henrique Dubugras, co founder of Brex, on the podcast. Notably, he is a founder that left south america, after some modest starutp success, to launch his large and fast growing company here in the states. How do you keep from losing the most ambitious and creat…
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Jul 29, 2021
Investor Stories 203: Strange & Unusual (Goldberg, Sun, Shirota, Nauiokas)
On this special segment of The Full Ratchet, the following Investors are featured:
* David Goldberg
* Ben Sun
* Tsune Shirota
* Amy Nauiokas
Each investor describes the most unusual situation or pitch that they've encountered as an investor.
Did you miss our guest's full-length episodes?
David Goldberg Episode #272
Ben Sun Episode #287
Tsune Shirota Episode #288
Amy Nauiokas Episode #286
For other great episodes, go to The Full Ratchet blog and catch up! Also, follow us on LinkedIn and Twitter.
The host of The Full Ratchet is Nick Moran, General Partner of New Stack Ventures, a venture capital firm committed to investing in the exceptions.
To learn more about New Stack Ventures by visiting our Website and LinkedIn and be sure to follow us on Twitter.
Are you a founder looking for your next investor? Visit our free tool VC-Rank and tell us about your business. We’ll send a list of possible investors right to your email’s InBox!
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Jul 26, 2021
292. Why Sales Cycle Determines Success, the Challenges of International Deal Diligence, and Fractional Hiring in a Post COVID World (Jonathan Hung)
Jonathan Hung of Unicorn Venture Partners joins Nick to discuss Why Sales Cycle Determines Success, the Challenges of International Deal Diligence, and Fractional Hiring in a Post COVID World. In this episode we cover:
* Jonathan's background and path to VC
* The launch of Unicorn Venture Partners
* The thesis at Unicorn Venture Partners
* Deal volume Unicorn Venture Partners is doing each year
* Jonathan's role as Senior Venture Partner and head of due diligence at Expert Dojo
* Thesis and workings of Expert Dojo
* What due diligence entails when targeting companies all across the world and at super early stages
* How to deal with teams that have different cultural backgrounds when trying to get the psychology of the team and figure out if it's a team that has the ambition and the capability to win and win big
* Jonathan's role as an LP in over 22 VC funds and the common success factors across those funds?
* Things that funds do that lend themselves well to succes…
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Jul 22, 2021
Investor Stories 202: Lessons Learned (Wallace, Guleri, Thakker, Hirsch)
On this special segment of The Full Ratchet, the following Investors are featured:
* Brendan Wallace
* Tim Guleri
* Dharmesh Thakker
* Brian Hirsch
Each investor illustrates a critical lesson learned about startup investing and how it's changed their approach.
Did you miss our guest's full length episodes?
Brendan Wallace Episode #276
Tim Guleri Episode #267
Dharmesh Thakker Episode #283
Brian Hirsch Episode #265
For other great episodes, go to The Full Ratchet blog and catch up! Also, follow us on LinkedIn and Twitter.
The host of The Full Ratchet is Nick Moran, General Partner of New Stack Ventures, a venture capital firm committed to investing in the exceptions.
To learn more about New Stack Ventures by visiting our Website and LinkedIn and be sure to follow us on Twitter.
Are you a founder looking for your next investor? Visit our free tool VC-Rank and tell us about your business. We’ll send a list of possible investors right to your email’s InB…
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Jul 19, 2021
291. Competing with Amazon, Combatting 60% Talent Attrition, and Driving Transformation of Foundational Industries (Dayna Grayson & Rachel Holt)
Dayna Grayson & Rachel Holt of Construct Capital joins Nick to discuss Competing with Amazon, Combatting 60% Talent Attrition, and Driving Transformation of Foundational Industries. In this episode we cover:
* Can you each give us the two-minute background and path to VC?
* What is the thesis at Construct?
* How do you define series A?
* Is there a geographic scope in which you'll invest?
* Why have you chosen to focus on these sectors and categories?
* How have you seen the current environment issues affect sales cycles and velocity over the past year?
* How do you deal with inertia, slow sales cycles, and tech aversion amongst these buyer and user groups?
* Is there any concern that the skills gap will broaden over time?
* Will capital intensity, timing of financing rounds, timing to exit, size/scale of exits, valuation multiples, etc. look different for a legacy industry portfolio vs. a standard SV SaaS portfolio?
* Investment philosophy has shifted from being m…
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Jul 15, 2021
Investor Stories 201: What's Next (Basu Trivedi, Bannister, Chitnis, Perelmuter)
On this special segment of The Full Ratchet, the following Investors are featured:
* Nikhil Basu Trivedi
* Janet Bannister
* Sach Chitnis
* Guy Perelmuter
Each investor discusses sectors, drivers and/or trends that may have significant impact in the future and are potentially positioned for outsized-returns.
Did you miss our guests full length episodes?
Nikhil Basu Trivedi Episode #246
Janet Bannister Episode #255
Sach Chitnis Episode #269
Guy Perelmuter Episode #280
For other great episodes, go to The Full Ratchet blog and catch up! Also, follow us on LinkedIn and Twitter.
The host of The Full Ratchet is Nick Moran, General Partner of New Stack Ventures, a venture capital firm committed to investing in th