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Investing in Startups

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

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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We're celebrating our recent 50th episode with a special conversation between host Joe Magyer and guest host Chris Hill of Money Unplugged. Chris interviews Joe about his lessons learned from the first 50 episodes, how AI is impacting startups and ve... more

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We're excited to share this interview with Zal Bilimoria, founding partner at Refactor Capital, recorded live at the recent Future Titans emerging manager summit. Zal is a high-conviction, hard-tech investor and solo capitalist who manages more than ... more

Seth Levine is a Partner at Foundry Group, a longtime early-stage firm investing in both startups and emerging fund managers. We talked about the art of working with founders, short-term-ism, knowing your own competitive advantage, why AI will create... more

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Conor Brennan-Burke and Manu Ebert are the co-founders of Hyperspell. Hyperspell provides a memory and context layer to AI agents is one of our portfolio companies at Seaplane Ventures. I (Joe here) was trying to explain to some friends at a BBQ rece... more

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Recent Guests

Dan Teran
Managing Partner of Gutter Capital
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Episode: E47: Gritty Founders, Weird Markets, and Vertical AI with Dan Teran
David Gardner
Co-founder of The Motley Fool and renowned stock picker
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Episode: E46: Breaking Rules and Letting Winners Run with David Gardner of The Motley Fool
David Zhou
Investor in Emerging Managers, angel investor, blogger, and host of the Superclusters podcast.
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Episode: E45: Access, Picking VCs, and Tough Love with Superclusters' David Zhou
Hunter Walk
Co-founder of Homebrew and Screendoor, previously worked on Late Night with Conan O'Brien
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Episode: E43: Trust, Paying Up, & Homebrew Forever with Hunter Walk
Jackie DiMonte
Co-founder and general partner of Grid Capital
Grid Capital
Episode: E41: Pre/Seed, Control Points, and Frenemies with Jackie DiMonte of Grid Capital
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

Host

Joe Magyer
Founder and Managing Partner of Seaplane Ventures and host exploring strategies for early-stage investing and startup support.

Reviews

5.0 out of 5 stars from 36 ratings
  • A+

    Great conversations and excellent insights from Joe, too.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    JMFosa
    United States7 days ago
  • Great show

    Love the show. Smart guests and fun banter.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    ChazzySt
    United States9 months ago
  • Great info

    Great topics, very good resource for investors and founders

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Snagz33
    United Statesa year ago
  • Excellent

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

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Pic Noulos
    United Statesa year 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 Statesa year ago

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Listeners appreciate the smart guests and engaging discussions, highlighting the blend of valuable insights with entertaining banter.
Many find the content essential for understanding the dynamics of early-stage investing, and see it as a rich resource for both investors and founders alike.
Listeners commend the refreshing perspective that challenges conventional wisdom in investing, making it a unique addition to the finance podcast landscape.

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E41: Pre/Seed, Control Points, and Frenemies with Jackie DiMonte of Grid Capital
Q: Do you have a founder archetype?
We traditionally look for founders from industry who can build high-growth tech companies, emphasizing customer empathy as a key quality.
E41: Pre/Seed, Control Points, and Frenemies with Jackie DiMonte of Grid Capital
Q: Why pre-seed and not seed?
Pre-seed investment focuses on opportunities before they are obvious, allowing for a unique partnership with founders before product-market fit is achieved.
E41: Pre/Seed, Control Points, and Frenemies with Jackie DiMonte of Grid Capital
Q: What moments did you have in your investing journey that led you to be a concentrated investor?
Concentration became important due to the evolution of pre-seed funding and the need for serious buy-in from investors to ensure success.
E45: Access, Picking VCs, and Tough Love with Superclusters' David Zhou
Q: What's something you've changed your mind about in the last few years?
I have become more excited about solo GPs due to the complications seen in partnership breakups.
E45: Access, Picking VCs, and Tough Love with Superclusters' David Zhou
Q: What's the biggest misconception that emerging managers have about LPs?
That everyone has money to deploy and decision-making power.

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Content primarily focuses on early-stage investing, featuring insights from seasoned venture capitalists and highlight strategies for emerging founders. Guests often share experiences and methodologies that illuminate the intricacies of startup funding, market dynamics, and building resilient ventures. Unique discussions include evaluation methodologies of new investment opportunities, the significance of team dynamics, relationship-building with founders, and adapting to technological advancements in sectors like AI and FinTech. The engaging format combines educational elements with personal anecdotes, making it appealing to both novice investors and experienced industry professionals looking to refine their approach to startups.

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Recent guests on Investing in Startups include:

1. Dan Teran
2. David Gardner
3. David Zhou
4. Hunter Walk
5. Jackie DiMonte
6. Morgan Flager
7. Rex Salisbury
8. Charles Hudson

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