Latest Episodes

[audio src="https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/angelconnect/01.the_challenge_of_stsrtup_investing.mp3"][/audio]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 investing is one of the most difficult asset classes to pursue. Information about the potential of the startup is often scarce and always…

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 Capital. Based in Louisville, Kentucky, Triet discusses Render Capital's focus on high agency founders who are driving essential infrastructure and innovative technologies in often overlooked…

[audio src="https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/angelconnect/05.understand_why_the_investor_said_no.mp3"][/audio]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 pitching investors, the founder will hear 'no' many times. Without understanding why, the fundraising process can turn into a slog. By understanding…

[audio src="https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/angelconnect/0206Triet_Nguyen.mp3"][/audio]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 Capital. Based in Louisville, Kentucky, Triet discusses Render Capital's focus on high agency founders who are driving essential infrastructure and innovative technologies in…

In raising a VC fund, there are key factors that will lead to a successful outcome. Here's a list of key success factors: Providing value add to the relationship. For example, make introductions between two Limited Partners who may benefit from knowing each other. Educate the LPs so they understand…