Today we discussed a data-centric approach to investing. Signal Fire invests broadly, across a range of sectors, attempting to find the areas that have the most return potential. Whether or not you believe in their data engine’s ability to identify opportunity, it’s a returns driven focus. He’ll go anywhere, invest…
Today we publish part two of the interview with Chris Farmer of Signal Fire Ventures. In this segment we address: Why he’s using Beacon to make VC investments when their are numerous other applications that may have more economic value How he’s created an engaged, active advisor network that…
Chris Farmer of Signal Fire Ventures joins us today to pull back the curtain on their mysterious and powerful data platform, Beacon. Chris is aiming to disrupt the VC Investment process with their new approach and early indications show that Signal Fire has created value unlike any other firm. In…
On this special segment of The Full Ratchet, the following investors are featured: Nathan Benaich Ethan Kurzweil Jonathon Triest & Brett DeMarrais Each investor describes their investment thesis and how they evaluate startups for investment.
Welcome back to TFR for another Cram Session. In these special releases, we have aggregated the takeaways and tips from previous episodes. In this installment, we will be recapping the following episodes: 87. Fintech Investing, Part 1 (Sheel Mohnot) 88. Fintech Investing, Part 2 (Sheel Mohnot) 90. SpaceX & Elon…
On this special segment of The Full Ratchet, the following investors are featured: Jordan Nof Pete Wilkins Anand Sanwal Each investor highlights a situation where they decided to invest in a startup and why they said yes.
UILabs recently hosted a panel of IoT experts to discuss the future roadmap for IoT. I moderated the discussion and the panel included: Ben Forgan, CEO of Hologram Brenna Berman, Executive Director of City Digital, UI Labs Jenny Fielding, Managing Director, Techstars IoT Jim Gagnard, CEO of SmartSignal (acquired by…
On this special segment of The Full Ratchet, the following investors are featured: William Mougayar Sheel Mohnot David Cowan Each investor highlights a situation where they decided not to invest, why they passed, and how it played out.
On this special segment of The Full Ratchet, the following investors are featured: Tom Tunguz Mark Peter Davis Adam Draper Lindel Eakman Each investor illustrates a critical lesson learned about startup investing and how it’s changed their approach.
Jason Calacanis is back for part 2 of the interview to discuss his book and secrets to successful angel investing. We address questions including: His thoughts on the original Sequoia scout program and the many similar programs today How he does such high volume of investments when he insists on spending…