390: What Ankur Nagpal Looks for in a Startup Worth Investing In

390: What Ankur Nagpal Looks for in a Startup Worth Investing In

We’re kicking off 2022 with one of our favorite returning guests, Ankur Nagpal, founder of Teachable and Vibe Capital. After selling Teachable last year for $150 million, Ankur created Vibe Capital, a global early-stage generalist fund. He promises to be the "least painful investor you have to deal with" because he knows how founders feel about investing. Listen to Nathan and Ankur discuss: Why founders prefer investing in other founders Defining IRR (internal rate of return) and why it's a key metric for modern-day investors Why he spends less than a week to decide to invest in a company Why speed is so important when it comes to investing The 3 most important things to look for when investing in a startup His “red flags” when reviewing potential companies to invest in And much more funding advice… Who do you want to see next on the podcast? Comment and let us know! And don't forget to leave us a 5-star review if you loved this episode. Wait, there's more… If you enjoy the Foundr podcast, check out our free trainings. Get exclusive, actionable advice from some of the world's best entrepreneurs. For more Foundr content, follow us on your favorite platform: Foundr.com Instagram YouTube Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Magazine

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