The Full Ratchet (TFR): Venture Capital and Startup Investing Demystified

On this special segment of The Full Ratchet, the following Investors are featured: John Cowgill Roger Ehrenberg Jerry Neumann We asked guests to discuss the most visionary founder that they've worked with and what makes them so special. The hosts of The Full Ratchet are Nick Moran and Nate Pierotti of New Stack Ventures, a venture capital firm committed to investing in founders outside of the Bay Area. Want to keep up to date with The Full Ratchet? Follow us on social. You can learn more about New Stack Ventures by visiting our LinkedIn and Twitter. Are you a founder looking for your next investor? Visit our free tool VC-Rank and we’ll send a list of potential investors right to your inbox!

Sebastian Duesterhoeft, Partner at Lightspeed Venture Partners, talks about investing in challenging markets and the impact of AI technology. The guest discusses investment strategies and price dynamics in startups, focusing on enterprise software companies. They also explore market sizing, brand defensibility, and admired figures in the investment industry.

On this special segment of The Full Ratchet, the following Investors are featured: Dan Kimerling Immad Akhund Cameron Borumand Each investor discusses sectors, drivers and/or trends that may have significant impact in the future and are potentially positioned for outsized-returns. The hosts of The Full Ratchet are Nick Moran and Nate Pierotti of New Stack Ventures, a venture capital firm committed to investing in founders outside of the Bay Area. Want to keep up to date with The Full Ratchet? Follow us on social. You can learn more about New Stack Ventures by visiting our LinkedIn and Twitter. Are you a founder looking for your next investor? Visit our free tool VC-Rank and we’ll send a list of potential investors right to your inbox!

Jerry Neumann and Elizabeth Zalman of Neu Venture Capital/Crane Venture Partners join Nick to discuss Founder Vs. Investor – A debate between an Experienced Founder and the VC that Backed Her. In this episode we cover: Should Founders Even Want Venture Capital Advice on Raising Capital The Importance of Having a Hiring Process How Many Full-Time Jobs Can a Founder Have VC Attorneys What Is the Purpose of the Board of Directors Differences Between the Private and Public Markets Tools Used for Profiling Founders Guest Links: Jerry Neumann: Twitter LinkedIn Neu Venture Capital Elizabeth Zalman: LinkedIn Crane Venture Partners The hosts of The Full Ratchet are Nick Moran and Nate Pierotti of New Stack Ventures, a venture capital firm committed to investing in founders outside of the Bay Area. Want to keep up to date with The Full Ratchet? Follow us on social. You can learn more about New Stack Ventures by visiting our LinkedIn and Twitter. Are you a founder looking for your next investor? Visit our free tool VC-Rank and we’ll send a list of potential investors right to your inbox!

On this special segment of The Full Ratchet, the following Investors are featured: John Cowgill Roger Ehrenberg Jerry Neumann Each investor highlights a situation where they decided not to invest, why they passed, and how it played out. The host of The Full Ratchet is Nick Moran, General Partner of New Stack Ventures, a venture capital firm committed to investing in founders outside of the Bay Area. Learn more about New Stack Ventures by visiting our Website. Also, follow us on LinkedIn and Twitter! Founders, are you frustrated by trying to find the ideal VC's for your stage, sector, and geography? Answer five questions with VC Rank and generate your customized list now.

Roger Ehrenberg of Eberg Capital joins Nick to discuss Building and Leaving the Iconic Seed Firm IA, Mastering Reserve Strategy, Investing in Sports and the Next Wave of Entertainment, and Analyzing the Pysche of Unicorn Founders. In this episode we cover: Spending Time with Founders Before Investing What Most Investors Miss When Generating Persistent Returns Directive vs Constructive with Founders The Future of Sports Dealing with Issues in Real Time Guest Links: Twitter LinkedIn Eberg Capital The hosts of The Full Ratchet are Nick Moran and Nate Pierotti of New Stack Ventures, a venture capital firm committed to investing in founders outside of the Bay Area. Want to keep up to date with The Full Ratchet? Follow us on social. You can learn more about New Stack Ventures by visiting our LinkedIn and Twitter. Are you a founder looking for your next investor? Visit our free tool VC-Rank and we’ll send a list of potential investors right to your inbox!

On this special segment of The Full Ratchet, the following Investors are featured: Ben Lerer Dan Kimerling Immad Akhund Each investor illustrates a critical lesson learned about startup investing and how it's changed their approach. The host of The Full Ratchet is Nick Moran, General Partner of New Stack Ventures, a venture capital firm committed to investing in founders outside of the Bay Area. Learn more about New Stack Ventures by visiting our Website. Also, follow us on LinkedIn and Twitter! Founders, are you frustrated by trying to find the ideal VC's for your stage, sector, and geography? Answer five questions with VC Rank and generate your customized list now.

John Cowgill, venture capitalist at Costanoa Ventures, discusses why investors should always bet on the founder, the future of cybersecurity, and whether AI will live up to the hype. He emphasizes the importance of picking the right founder over prioritizing a thesis and highlights their investment focus areas including AI, data infrastructure, cybersecurity, and fintech. Cowgill also shares lessons learned from eight years in venture capital and provides insights on the outlook for venture investing in the future.

Investors Rob Biederman, Samir Kaul, and Lior Susan discuss situations where they decided not to invest, why they passed, and how it played out. They reflect on missed opportunities, emphasizing the value of being open to being proven wrong and maintaining relationships with founders.

Immad Akhund of Mercury joins Nate to discuss Behind the Scenes at Mercury During the SVB Crisis, Tactical Fundraising Advice for Founders, Lessons from 300+ Angel Investments. In this episode we cover: The Importance of Understanding the Market. Banking for Startups and Entrepreneurs. The Collapse of SVB Lessons Learned from the SVB Crisis. Advice for Founders on How to Navigate a Startup Death Spiral. Guest Links: Twitter LinkedIn Mercury The hosts of The Full Ratchet are Nick Moran and Nate Pierotti of New Stack Ventures, a venture capital firm committed to investing in founders outside of the Bay Area. Want to keep up to date with The Full Ratchet? Follow us on social. You can learn more about New Stack Ventures by visiting our LinkedIn and Twitter. Are you a founder looking for your next investor? Visit our free tool VC-Rank and we’ll send a list of potential investors right to your inbox!