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Investing in Startups

Joe Magyer
Venture Capital
Angellist
Private Equity
Startup Ecosystem
Funding Trends
Investment Strategies
Angel Investing
Risk Management
SVB Crisis
B2B Software
Micro One
Pre-Seed Investing
Valuation Trends
Emerging Markets
Emerging Managers
AI Recruiting
Fund Of Funds
Public Markets
Entrepreneurship
New Stack Ventures

Investing In Startups explores the strategies and stories of leading early-stage venture capitalists. The show is for VCs, angels, founders, operators, and the startup-curious. Whether you're a seasoned pro or just dipping your toes into startups, this podcast is your guide to navigating this dynamic ecosystem. The show is hosted by Joe Magyer, Founder and Managing Partner of Seaplane Ventures.

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Morgan Flager is the Managing Partner of Silverton Partners. Silverton is an early-stage firm that has had more than 30 companies IPO or get acquired. We talked about the art and science of portfolio construction, when to bend on price, and which of ... more

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Rex Salisbury is the Founder and General Partner of fintech-focused Cambrian Ventures. We talked about how Rex built a big community and following in the fintech world, why fintech startups are on a roll, disruption versus partnership, and how the ve... more

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Charles Hudson is the Managing Partner and Founder of Precursor Ventures. Precursor is a generalist pre-seed firm based in San Francisco that invests in startups from all over. We talked about the importance of founder-centric investing, portfolio co... more

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David Cohen is the CEO and Cofounder of Techstars. Techstars is one of the OGs of startup accelerators, investing in almost 5,000 startups since Techstars was founded in 2006. David himself is a serial entrepreneur who was the founding CEO at Techsta... more

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Recent Guests

Morgan Flager
Managing Partner of Silverton Partners, an early-stage venture capital firm
Silverton Partners
Episode: E40: The Art & Science of Portfolio Construction Plus Valuation Realism with Morgan Flager
Rex Salisbury
Founder and General Partner of Cambrian Ventures
Cambrian Ventures
Episode: E39: Networks, Flywheels, and Why Fintech is Thriving with Rex Salisbury
Charles Hudson
Managing Partner and Founder of Precursor Ventures
Precursor Ventures
Episode: E38: Lessons from Investing in 400 Startups with Charles Hudson of Precursor Ventures
David Cohen
CEO and co-founder of Techstars, a pioneer in startup accelerators and investor in nearly 5,000 startups.
Techstars
Episode: E37: Bigger Isn't Better and Give First with Techstars' David Cohen
Josh Muccio
Founder of The Pitch and The Pitch Fund
Episode: E35: The Pitch, Democratizing Startup Funding, and Non-Consensus Investing with Josh Muccio
Shawn Merani
Founder and managing partner of Parade Ventures
Parade Ventures
Episode: E34: Conviction, Cheating, AI, and (Not) Predicting with Shawn Merani
Jason Freedman
Serial founder and general partner at Orange Collective
Orange Collective
Episode: E33: Y Combinator, Open Source, and Lifting Founders Up with Jason Freedman
Jamie Melzer
Managing Partner at Altra Venture Partners
Altra Venture Partners
Episode: E31: Unlocking the Secrets of Startup Secondaries with Jamie Melzer
Itamar Novick
Founder of Recursive Ventures, focused on pre-seed startups built around data and AI.
Recursive Ventures
Episode: E30: AI, Anti-Patterns, and the Dangers of Elephant Hunting with Itamar Novick

Host

Joe Magyer
Founder and Managing Partner of Seaplane Ventures

Reviews

5.0 out of 5 stars from 33 ratings
  • Great show

    Love the show. Smart guests and fun banter.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    ChazzySt
    United States4 months ago
  • Great info

    Great topics, very good resource for investors and founders

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Snagz33
    United States6 months ago
  • Excellent

    Joe always keeps it interesting—refreshing views in a world full of dull podcasts

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Pic Noulos
    United States6 months ago
  • Great show!

    An essential listen if you want to invest like the best (and laugh along the way)

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Marissa_Moore
    United States6 months ago
  • Great show with Uncle Joe

    Glad Joe is back podcasting again. Great interviews.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Nunyabizniss01
    United States10 months ago

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Smart guests and fun banter make for an engaging experience.
A great resource for investors and founders.
The blend of humor and expert insights is appreciated by many.
Essential listening for anyone interested in early-stage investing.
Joe keeps it interesting with refreshing views.

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#233
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#218
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E23: Betting Big on B2B Marketplaces with Sonia Nagar
Q: What advice would you have for marketplace founders who have early signs of product market fit, they're having trouble getting investors engaged?
Sonia advises them to qualify their leads just as they would with their business. Focus on investors who have an interest in either their industry or the marketplace model.
E23: Betting Big on B2B Marketplaces with Sonia Nagar
Q: Why more emphasis on B2B versus B2C?
Sonia explains that there is a lot more white space in B2B compared to B2C due to a decade of consumer categories already being covered.
E23: Betting Big on B2B Marketplaces with Sonia Nagar
Q: What surprised you most about going out and starting your own shop?
Sonia admits to being surprised by the difficulty of fundraising compared to her expectations when launching SNAK Venture Partners.
E15: The Future of Marketplaces and Network Effects with Colin Gardiner
Q: How do you see the future of marketplaces?
Colin envisions a 'marketplace 3.0' era where marketplaces are built on value propositions that provide benefits beyond simple transactions.
E15: The Future of Marketplaces and Network Effects with Colin Gardiner
Q: What do you think is the biggest mistake marketplace founders make?
Colin mentions founders often focus too much on product experience without ensuring they have a strong supply and demand matching.

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Content primarily revolves around the exploration of startup investment strategies and trends in the venture capital landscape. Discussions often feature insights from a variety of early-stage venture capitalists and industry experts, who share their experiences and knowledge about funding rounds, startup accelerators, and the importance of innovation. Unique to this series is the blend of humor and candid conversation, which aims to make complex financial topics more relatable. Episodes tackle a wide range of themes, including market fluctuations, the impact of technology and AI on the investment sphere, and the evolving needs and challenges faced by founders in today's competitive environment. This podcast is likely to appeal to anyone in... more

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Recent guests on Investing in Startups include:

1. Morgan Flager
2. Rex Salisbury
3. Charles Hudson
4. David Cohen
5. Josh Muccio
6. Shawn Merani
7. Jason Freedman
8. Jamie Melzer

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