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Investor Connect Podcast
Hall T Martin interviews angel and venture capital investors on how they invest and talks with CEOs who discuss their sector and what to look for. Hall T Martin also leads the Startup Funding Espresso series in which you can learn about startup funding and investing in the time it takes to have an espresso. https://investorconnect.org/
Episodes
Investor Connect PodcastStartup Funding Espresso – Pivot Opportunities for Startups
Pivot Opportunities for Startups Hello, this is Hall T. Martin with the Startup Funding Espresso -- your daily shot of startup funding and investing. The pivot…
Investor Connect PodcastStartup Funding Espresso – Your Network Determines Your Focus
Your Network Determines Your Focus Hello, this is Hall T. Martin with the Startup Funding Espresso -- your daily shot of startup funding and investing. Success…
Investor Connect PodcastStartup Funding Espresso – How To Grow Your Revenue
How To Grow Your Revenue Hello, this is Hall T. Martin with the Startup Funding Espresso -- your daily shot of startup funding and investing. Investors want to…
Investor Connect PodcastStartup Funding Espresso – Reasons To Pivot the Startup
Reasons To Pivot the Startup Hello, this is Hall T. Martin with the Startup Funding Espresso -- your daily shot of startup funding and investing. Pivots are…
Investor Connect PodcastInvestor Connect 870: Lu Zhang of Fusion Fund on Backing Defensible Deep Tech and Enterprise AI
On this episode of Investor Connect, Hall welcomes Lu Zhang, founder and managing partner of Fusion Fund. Calling in from downtown Palo Alto, Lu shares how…
Investor Connect PodcastStartup Funding Espresso – Disadvantages of Investing in a Fund of Funds
Disadvantages of Investing in a Fund of Funds Hello, this is Hall T. Martin with the Startup Funding Espresso -- your daily shot of startup funding and…
Investor Connect PodcastStartup Funding Espresso – How To Approach a Founder Seeking Funding
How To Approach a Founder Seeking Funding Hello, this is Hall T. Martin with the Startup Funding Espresso -- your daily shot of startup funding and investing…
Investor Connect PodcastStartup Funding Espresso – What Investors Look for in a Biotech Startup
What Investors Look for in a Biotech Startup Hello, this is Hall T. Martin with the Startup Funding Espresso -- your daily shot of startup funding and…
Investor Connect PodcastStartup Funding Espresso – How To Introduce Yourself to an Investor
How To Introduce Yourself to an Investor Hello, this is Hall T. Martin with the Startup Funding Espresso -- your daily shot of startup funding and investing…
Investor Connect PodcastStartup Funding Espresso – The Best Pitch Wins the Lion's Share of the Funding
The Best Pitch Wins the Lion's Share of the Funding Hello, this is Hall T. Martin with the Startup Funding Espresso -- your daily shot of startup funding and…
Investor Connect PodcastInvestor Connect 869: Life Science Angels' Early-Stage Life Science Investing with Paola Torre
On this episode of Investor Connect, Hall welcomes PPaola Torre, venture partner at Acquilus Ventures and board member at Life Science Angels. Located in the…
Investor Connect PodcastStartup Funding Espresso – Founders Should Show Credibility to the Investor
Founders Should Show Credibility to the Investor Hello, this is Hall T. Martin with the Startup Funding Espresso -- your daily shot of startup funding and…
Investor Connect PodcastStartup Funding Espresso – When Investors Turn You Down
When Investors Turn You Down Hello, this is Hall T. Martin with the Startup Funding Espresso -- your daily shot of startup funding and investing. Investors say…
Investor Connect PodcastStartup Funding Espresso – Why Brokers Are Not a Fit for Startup Fundraising
Why Brokers Are Not a Fit for Startup Fundraising Hello, this is Hall T. Martin with the Startup Funding Espresso -- your daily shot of startup funding and…
Investor Connect PodcastStartup Funding Espresso – Challenges in Running a Startup
Challenges in Running a Startup Hello, this is Hall T. Martin with the Startup Funding Espresso -- your daily shot of startup funding and investing. Running a…
Investor Connect PodcastStartup Funding Espresso – Key Risks in a Startup
Key Risks in a Startup Hello, this is Hall T. Martin with the Startup Funding Espresso -- your daily shot of startup funding and investing. Investors reviewing…
Investor Connect PodcastInvestor Connect 868: Music City Angels: How David Vulcano Screens Deals, Terms, and Founder Fit in Nashville
In this episode of Investor Connect, we welcome David Vulcano, Vice President for clinical research, compliance and integrity at HCA Healthcare and president…
Investor Connect PodcastStartup Funding Espresso – Testing for Product Market Fit
Testing for Product Market Fit Hello, this is Hall T. Martin with the Startup Funding Espresso -- your daily shot of startup funding and investing. In raising…
Investor Connect PodcastStartup Funding Espresso – Avoid Out-of-Market Valuations
Avoid Out-of-Market Valuations Hello, this is Hall T. Martin with the Startup Funding Espresso -- your daily shot of startup funding and investing. In raising…
Investor Connect PodcastStartup Funding Espresso – How To Use an Investor List in a Fundraise
How To Use an Investor List in a Fundraise Hello, this is Hall T. Martin with the Startup Funding Espresso -- your daily shot of startup funding and investing…
Investor Connect PodcastStartup Funding Espresso – The Next Round Will Require More
The Next Round Will Require More Hello, this is Hall T. Martin with the Startup Funding Espresso -- your daily shot of startup funding and investing. In…
Investor Connect PodcastStartup Funding Espresso – Keep a Good Relationship With the Founder
Keep a Good Relationship With the Founder Hello, this is Hall T. Martin with the Startup Funding Espresso -- your daily shot of startup funding and investing…
Investor Connect PodcastInvestor Connect 867: From Lab to Market: University of Houston Tech Commercialization with Michelle Leeuwon
In this episode of Investor Connect, Hall T. Martin welcomes Michelle Leeuwon, a leader in technology commercialization at the University of Houston working at…
Investor Connect PodcastStartup Funding Espresso – When To Close the Round Early
When To Close the Round Early Hello, this is Hall T. Martin with the Startup Funding Espresso -- your daily shot of startup funding and investing. In raising…
Investor Connect PodcastStartup Funding Espresso – Avoid These Sins as a Startup Investor
Avoid These Sins as a Startup Investor Hello, this is Hall T. Martin with the Startup Funding Espresso -- your daily shot of startup funding and investing…
Investor Connect PodcastStartup Funding Espresso – Challenges of Partnerships
Challenges of Partnerships Hello, this is Hall T. Martin with the Startup Funding Espresso -- your daily shot of startup funding and investing. Bringing on a…
Investor Connect PodcastStartup Funding Espresso – Benefits of Having a Co-Founder
Benefits of Having a Co-Founder Hello, this is Hall T. Martin with the Startup Funding Espresso -- your daily shot of startup funding and investing. Launching…
Investor Connect PodcastStartup Funding Espresso – How To Generate the Herd Effect
How To Generate the Herd Effect Hello, this is Hall T. Martin with the Startup Funding Espresso -- your daily shot of startup funding and investing. In raising…
Investor Connect PodcastInvestor Connect 866: Dave Sanders of SAC Angels on Seed Investing, Fast Decisions, and Founder Readiness
On this episode of Investor Connect, Hall welcomes Dave Sanders, angel investor and Membership Chair at SAC Angels. Located in El Dorado Hills, California, Sac…
Investor Connect PodcastStartup Funding Espresso – Avoid Giving Up Too Much Equity in the Early Stages
Avoid Giving Up Too Much Equity in the Early Stages Hello, this is Hall T. Martin with the Startup Funding Espresso -- your daily shot of startup funding and…
Investor Connect PodcastStartup Funding Espresso – There Are Many Scenarios in Fundraising
There Are Many Scenarios in Fundraising Hello, this is Hall T. Martin with the Startup Funding Espresso -- your daily shot of startup funding and investing. In…
Investor Connect PodcastStartup Funding Espresso – It's Not Closed Till Money Is in the Bank
It's Not Closed Till Money Is in the Bank Hello, this is Hall T. Martin with the Startup Funding Espresso -- your daily shot of startup funding and investing…
Investor Connect PodcastStartup Funding Espresso – How To Handle Pushback on Valuation
How To Handle Pushback on Valuation Hello, this is Hall T. Martin with the Startup Funding Espresso -- your daily shot of startup funding and investing. In…
Investor Connect PodcastStartup Funding Espresso – Think Minimum Raise, Not Maximum Raise
Think Minimum Raise, Not Maximum Raise Hello, this is Hall T. Martin with the Startup Funding Espresso -- your daily shot of startup funding and investing…
Investor Connect PodcastInvestor Connect 865: Investor Education January - Part 03
On this episode of Investor Connect, Hall welcomes Barry, who presents a medical device focused on improving treatment for hydrocephalus, a condition caused by…
Investor Connect PodcastStartup Funding Espresso – Start by Looking for Your First Investor, Not Your Lead Investor
Start by Looking for Your First Investor, Not Your Lead Investor Hello, this is Hall T. Martin with the Startup Funding Espresso -- your daily shot of startup…
Investor Connect PodcastStartup Funding Espresso – Track Interest, Committed, and Invested
Track Interest, Committed, and Invested Hello, this is Hall T. Martin with the Startup Funding Espresso -- your daily shot of startup funding and investing. In…
Investor Connect PodcastStartup Funding Espresso – Prioritize Investor Follow-Up
Prioritize Investor Follow-Up Hello, this is Hall T. Martin with the Startup Funding Espresso -- your daily shot of startup funding and investing. Startup…
Investor Connect PodcastStartup Funding Espresso – Investors Want Optionality
Investors Want Optionality Hello, this is Hall T. Martin with the Startup Funding Espresso -- your daily shot of startup funding and investing. Investors…
Investor Connect PodcastStartup Funding Espresso – One and Done Is Not Going To Work
One and Done Is Not Going To Work Hello, this is Hall T. Martin with the Startup Funding Espresso -- your daily shot of startup funding and investing. In…
Investor Connect PodcastInvestor Connect 864: Revolutionizing MedTech Compliance and Traceability with Enlil, INC.
In this episode of Investor Connect, Hall Martin speaks with Nader Fathi, CEO of Enlil Technology, about the innovative strides his company is making in the…
Investor Connect PodcastStartup Funding Espresso – Fundraising Takes Time and Focus
Fundraising Takes Time and Focus Hello, this is Hall T. Martin with the Startup Funding Espresso -- your daily shot of startup funding and investing…
Investor Connect PodcastStartup Funding Espresso – Why Use Special Purpose Vehicles (SPVs)
Why Use Special Purpose Vehicles (SPVs) Hello, this is Hall T. Martin with the Startup Funding Espresso -- your daily shot of startup funding and investing…
Investor Connect PodcastStartup Funding Espresso – Advantages of a Venture Studio Model
Advantages of a Venture Studio Model Hello, this is Hall T. Martin with the Startup Funding Espresso -- your daily shot of startup funding and investing. There…
Investor Connect PodcastStartup Funding Espresso – Are You Ready To Be a Public Company?
Are You Ready To Be a Public Company? Hello, this is Hall T. Martin with the Startup Funding Espresso -- your daily shot of startup funding and investing…
Investor Connect PodcastStartup Funding Espresso – The Challenge of Startup Investing
The Challenge of Startup Investing Hello, this is Hall T. Martin with the Startup Funding Espresso -- your daily shot of startup funding and investing. Startup…
Investor Connect PodcastInvestor Connect 863: Exploring the Venture Landsape in Middle America with Triet Nguyen of Render Capital
In this episode of Investor Connect, Hall T. Martin delves into the intricacies of venture capital in Middle America with Triet Nguyen, a principal at Render…
Investor Connect PodcastStartup Funding Espresso – Understand Why the Investor Said 'No'
Understand Why the Investor Said 'No' Hello, this is Hall T. Martin with the Startup Funding Espresso -- your daily shot of startup funding and investing. In…
Investor Connect PodcastStartup Funding Espresso – Key Factors in Raising a VC Fund
Key Factors in Raising a VC Fund Hello, this is Hall T. Martin with the Startup Funding Espresso -- your daily shot of startup funding and investing. In…
Investor Connect PodcastStartup Funding Espresso – How To Create Momentum in Your VC Fundraise
How To Create Momentum in Your VC Fundraise Hello, this is Hall T. Martin with the Startup Funding Espresso -- your daily shot of startup funding and…
Investor Connect PodcastStartup Funding Espresso – Closing a Limited Partner
Closing a Limited Partner Hello, this is Hall T. Martin with the Startup Funding Espresso -- your daily shot of startup funding and investing. In raising…
Investor Connect PodcastStartup Funding Espresso – Marketing Documents for a VC Fund
Marketing documents for a VC fund Hello, this is Hall T. Martin with the Startup Funding Espresso -- your daily shot of startup funding and investing. In…
Investor Connect PodcastInvestor Connect 862: Understanding Texas Halo Fund's Investment Thesis with Robert Tucci
In this episode of Investor Connect, Hall Martin speaks with Robert Tucci, Managing Director of Texas Halo Fund. With a career spanning life sciences…
Investor Connect PodcastStartup Funding Espresso – The Ideal Investor Profile of a VC Fund
The Ideal Investor Profile of a VC Fund Hello, this is Hall T. Martin with the Startup Funding Espresso -- your daily shot of startup funding and investing. To…
Investor Connect PodcastStartup Funding Espresso – VC Fund References
VC Fund References Hello, this is Hall T. Martin with the Startup Funding Espresso -- your daily shot of startup funding and investing. Limited partners…
Investor Connect PodcastStartup Funding Espresso – VC Fund Track Record
VC Fund Track Record Hello, this is Hall T. Martin with the Startup Funding Espresso -- your daily shot of startup funding and investing. Limited Partners in…
Investor Connect PodcastStartup Funding Espresso – How LPs Test the VC Fund
How LPs Test the VC Fund Hello, this is Hall T. Martin with the Startup Funding Espresso -- your daily shot of startup funding and investing. Limited Partners…
Investor Connect PodcastStartup Funding Espresso – Types of Limited Partners for a VC Fund
Types of Limited Partners for a VC Fund Hello, this is Hall T. Martin with the Startup Funding Espresso -- your daily shot of startup funding and investing. In…
Investor Connect PodcastInvestor Connect 861: Unlocking Sales Leadership Capital with Fractional Executives
In this episode of Investor Connect, Hall Martin speaks with Henning Schwinum, the co-founder and managing partner of Vendux, a company specializing in…
Investor Connect PodcastStartup Funding Espresso – Shutting Down a Startup 2
Shutting Down a Startup 2 Hello, this is Hall T. Martin with the Startup Funding Espresso -- your daily shot of startup funding and investing. Not all startups…