NEXT.io Podcast21 Feb 2024

Vested Interest #9: DKNG x Jackpocket, Investor favours, launching fund & when to sell

🎙️ Welcome to episode #09 of Vested Interest, where hosts Pierre Lindh, Lloyd Danzig, and Benjie Cherniak offer insights into the world of investments and entrepreneurship. This episode is a goldmine for entrepreneurs and investors seeking guidance on effective strategies and timing in the ever-changing tech landscape.

🌟 Focusing on the art of engaging with investors, this episode provides entrepreneurs with crucial advice on how to approach and be helpful to investors by Lloyd Danzing, a key aspect of securing funding and support in the tech industry. Benjie Cherniak shares his perspectives on potentially starting his own fund and leads an informative session on the critical decision-making involved in selling a business. The episode wraps up with Pierre's showcase of NEXT.io's latest rebranding.

⏰Timestamps

00:00 - Introduction
00:58 - Insights into Benjie’s Recent Business Travels

02:17 - DraftKings Acquires Jackpocket for $750m

08:10 - Analyzing Business Threats and Risk

10:51 - Approaching Investors for Favors and Introductions

21:54 - Essential Advice for Entrepreneurs: How to Be a Valuable Partner for Investors

23:54 - Launching a Successful Fund: Key Skills and Requirements

37:00 - Benjie Discusses the Prospects of Initiating His Own Fund

40:17 - Deciding the Right Time to Sell Your Business

54:45 - Maintaining Founder’s Spirit in Business

01:00:52 - NEXT.io Deep Dive

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