Are Founders Better Investors Than VCs?
Jake Zeller and Jonathan Swanson launched a new fund, somewhat unique, https://powerset.co/.Their thesis is that founders are better investors than VCs. From their site they say, "Based on our experie...
14 Nov 202219min
How Important is it for VCs to Build an Online Presence?
We got a question from one of our listeners about how important it is for VCs to build their online presence. Like they say- if you didn't post about it online, did it really happen? Does it apply to...
9 Nov 202218min
Are Venture Capitalists Evil?
In this episode, we discuss if Venture Capitalists are evil. We discuss why entrepreneurs feel like VCs are evil. And please forgive us for the audio quality. Jon forgot to turn the recording device o...
7 Nov 202217min
Do VCs Care About Profitability?
Much has changed in the last few years, and in 2022 we want do know if profitability still matters to VCs.Over the past few years, VCs have pounded on the drum of growth at almost any cost. Startups h...
3 Nov 202216min
Corporate Venture Arms: Are They Worth It?
Should you take money from a corporate venture arm? Here are some quick Pros and Cons of doing so:Pros:They can be very strategic in making industry connections (especially with other companies they h...
1 Nov 202213min
Utah's Strengths and Weaknesses
Peter and Jon share if they feel- "Utah is better at sales driven SaaS business but not so great when it comes to product led growth SaaS businesses"While Jon personally takes offence, Peter has his r...
27 Okt 202218min
Fired By a Venture Capitalist!
In this episode, we discuss a LinkedIn post from Travis Ashby. He talks about one of his friends, a startup CMO, that was fired by their VCs just "weeks" before his vesting cliff happened. Here's the ...
13 Okt 202212min
Should You Invest In a Friend's Business?
Have you ever invested in a friend's business? What happened?On this episode, we discuss the pro's and con's of supporting your friends. Disclaimer: This is for educational purposes only. Always consu...
6 Okt 202215min
