The Twenty Minute VC (20VC): Venture Capital | Startup Funding | The Pitch 20 VC 043: How To Be A VC Analyst and Lessons From Union Square and First Round with Charlie O'Donnell, Founder @ Brooklyn Bridge Venture
Jun 8, 2015
Charlie O'Donnell, founder of Brooklyn Bridge Ventures, shares his experiences in the VC industry, including his time at Union Square Ventures and First Round Capital. The conversation explores the New York tech scene, investing in hardware, and highlights Canary Home Security's successful series B funding. The chapter also discusses the importance of building a personal brand in the venture capital industry, the role of Kickstarter as a financing method, the simplicity of ideas with profound impact, and the perks of using Instagram as a marketing tool for startups. Additionally, the episode explores Hunger Root, a consumer packaged goods company, and their recent investment in Tinker Garden, a distributed network of kids' classes.
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Introduction
00:00 • 2min
Building a Personal Brand and Investing in Hardware
01:34 • 18min
Discussion on Kickstarter as a Financing Methodology and Quick Fire Round
19:51 • 2min
The Simplicity of Ideas and the Power of Instagram
22:11 • 1min
Discussion on Hunger Root and Recent Investment in Tinker Garden
23:40 • 3min
Teaching Yoga in the Park with Tinker Garden and a Promotion for Hiring Screen
26:12 • 2min