Tim Lynn from Startup TNT

Tim Lynn is the Co-Founder of Startup TNT and a General Partner at TNT Capital.

Startup TNT connects local startups and entrepreneurs with angels, supporters, and other investors. To date, we have invested over $11.5M in 90+ companies across Western Canada. Their goal is to help you build your startup from your hometown, providing the network, community, and capital to make that happen. Their flagship event, The Startup TNT Investment Summit, connects new and experienced angel investors with startups by investing at least $200K (oftentimes more, up to $500K+) in each local winner, and syndicating deals for other companies that catch the investors' eyes!

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Takeaways

-How Startup TNT was started.

-TNT's use of community as due diligence on investments.

-How to build a successful non-profit.

-How to engage non-tech HNW folks to invest in startups.

-How TNT sticks out and builds trust with founders.

-Expansion across Western Canada and beyond and how to scale the experience effectively.

-Building a robust community.

-Why more folks should be investing in their local startup scene.

-TNT's new fund, fundraising, the thesis and more!

Chapters

00:00 From Corporate Finance to Startup TNT

03:21 Building a Collaborative and Inclusive Startup Community

08:10 Attracting Investors and Supporting Local Entrepreneurs

12:34 Startup TNT's Unique Approach to Venture Capital

16:33 The Power of Community in Startup Success

27:41 Building a Strong Network of Investors and Connections

30:54 The Importance of Impactful Pitches

33:35 The Success of TNT's Nonprofit Entity

38:58 Future Goals: Expansion, Bridging Investments, and Larger Fund

41:18 Recommended Books: The Outsiders and Lying for Money

44:40 Personal Connections and Support in Challenging Times

Keywords

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