On this special segment of The Full Ratchet, the following investors are featured: Michael Cardamone Jim Kim Jason Calacanis Each investor discusses a portfolio company that did not survive and why it was that they failed.
222. Crisis Coverage w/ Leah Solivan – Building TaskRabbit in a Recession; COVID Effects on the Independent/Gig Economy; and Key Factors for Early-Stage Marketplace Success
Leah Solivan of Fuel Capital joins Nick on a special Crisis Coverage installment to discuss Building TaskRabbit in a Recession; COVID Effects on the Independent/Gig Economy; and Key Factors for Early-Stage Marketplace Success. In this episode, we cover: Background — path to venture? How is the current climate affecting your…
221. Crisis Coverage w/ Grace Isford – GTM Playbook; Building a Career in VC; Societal Challenges and Opportunities Post-COVID; and a Comprehensive Analysis of Successful GPs and Venture Investments
Grace Isford of Canvas Ventures joins Nick on a special Crisis Coverage installment to discuss the GTM Playbook; Building a Career in VC; Societal Challenges and Opportunities Post-COVID; and a Comprehensive Analysis of Successful GPs and Venture Investments. In this episode, we cover: You’re an extroverted, people-person… how you holding…
Investor Stories 138: Strange & Unusual (Ingersoll, Dorsey, Siegler)
On this special segment of The Full Ratchet, the following investors are featured: Minnie Ingersoll Scott Dorsey M.G. Siegler Each investor describes the most unusual situation or pitch that they’ve encountered as an investor.
220. Crisis Coverage w/ Ash Fontana – The AI Investing Playbook; Why “Dev Tools” for Data Scientists is the Next Great Opportunity; When Fund Returns Don’t Fit the Power Law; and Ash’s Favorite Investment Heuristic from Naval Ravikant
Ash Fontana of Zetta Venture Partners joins Nick on a special Crisis Coverage installment to discuss The AI Investing Playbook; Why “Dev Tools” for Data Scientists is the Next Great Opportunity; When Fund Returns Don’t Fit the Power Law; and Ash’s Favorite Investment Heuristic from Naval Ravikant. In this episode,…
219. Crisis Coverage w/ Tomasz Tunguz – SaaS Strategies, Sector Data, and the $ Ceiling for Deals over Zoom
Tomasz Tunguz of Redpoint Ventures joins Nick on a special Crisis Coverage installment to discuss SaaS Strategies, Sector Data, and the $ Ceiling for Deals over Zoom. In this episode, we cover: September of 2015 was the last time we had you on the program… bring us up-to-speed on major…
Investor Stories 137: Lessons Learned (Senkut, Glickman, Rust)
On this special segment of The Full Ratchet, the following investors are featured: Aydin Senkut Steve Glickman Ash Rust Each investor illustrates a critical lesson learned about startup investing and how it’s changed their approach.
218. Crisis Coverage w/ Richard Kerby – Tactical Advice for Raising VC Fund 1, Why Not to “Raise the Bar,” and a Framework for Startups Adjusting to COVID-19
Richard Kerby of Equal Ventures joins Nick on a special Crisis Coverage installment to discuss the Tactical Advice for Raising VC Fund 1, Why Not to “Raise the Bar,” and a Framework for Startups Adjusting to COVID-19. In this episode, we cover: Walk us through your background and path to…
217. Crisis Coverage w/ Elizabeth Yin – Investing After 1 Zoom Meeting, 2nd & 3rd Order Effects of The Virus, and Why “Market Pull” is Critical
Elizabeth Yin of Hustle Fund joins Nick on a special Crisis Coverage installment to discuss Investing after 1 Zoom Meeting, 2nd & 3rd Order Effects of the Virus, and Why “Market Pull” is Critical. In this episode, we cover: Tell us a bit about your background and path to venture…
Investor Stories 136: What’s Next (Ajao, Klaff, Polovets)
On this special segment of The Full Ratchet, the following investors are featured: Adeyemi Ajao Oren Klaff Leo Polovets Each investor discusses sectors, drivers and/or trends that may have significant impact in the future and are potentially positioned for outsized-returns.