Paige Finn Doherty

In this discussion, Paige Doherty, founding partner at Behind Genius Ventures, and Megan Reynolds, partner at Altimeter Capital, dive into the evolving landscape of early-stage venture capital. They explore the rise of secondary markets as an alternative to traditional M&A and debate the impact of inflated ARR figures from Y Combinator startups on valuations. The duo offers insights on the importance of revenue quality over mere growth, the hurdles emerging managers face, and tactics for navigating the complex financial dynamics in today's startup environment.

Stanley Tang, Co-founder of DoorDash, shares the inspiring journey of building a tech-driven delivery service for local restaurants. He dives into the cloud kitchen movement and highlights critical early-stage challenges faced by startups. On the investment side, guests Sophia Amoruso, Paige Finn-Doherty, and Kelly Fontaine discuss the nuances of becoming first-time fund managers, addressing the intricacies of networking and fund management challenges. Their insights reveal the evolving landscape of venture capital and the redefined approach to supporting culinary startups.

Gabe Elias, former Mercedes F1 engineer and CEO of Material, discusses his pivot from racing to revolutionizing battery production through 3D printing. He reveals how his groundbreaking methods aim to reshape energy supply with lithium-ion batteries of any design and shape. Investors like Paige Doherty weigh in on the financial challenges and opportunities in hardware startups, while the conversation highlights the need for innovation in battery manufacturing to meet market demands efficiently. It's a thrilling ride into the future of energy!

Paige Finn Doherty, founding partner at Behind Genius Ventures and author of 'From Seed to Harvest,' delves into the world of venture capital. She shares her strategies for securing investor introductions through platforms like Twitter, emphasizing the importance of genuine human connections over transactional chats. Paige discusses networking etiquette at events, the nuances between different event vibes, and how persistence in the venture world can lead to success. She also simplifies venture concepts for kids in her book, showcasing her passion for making VC accessible.

Investors listen to Georgia Grace Edwards pitch her innovative GoFly zipper technology for outdoor pants on the show. They discuss the design, market success, licensing plans, and potential for disrupting the clothing industry. The episode explores opportunities in D2C, founder's pitch experience, commitment to investment decisions, and investments in specialized clothing for boating and sailing.