

The Full Ratchet (TFR): Venture Capital and Startup Investing Demystified
Nick Moran | Angel Investor | Startup Advisor | Venture Capitalist
The podcast dedicated to demystifying Venture Capital. Nick Moran and Nate Pierotti interview VC's & Startup Founders and on how they build great technology startups.
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Apr 14, 2016 • 37min
78. Artificial Intelligence Investing, Part 2 (Nathan Benaich)
Today we cover Part 2 of Artificial Intelligence Investing with Nathan Benaich of Playfair Capital. In this segment we address: Can you provide an overview of the funding landscape for AI in recent years and the major things that have changed? What are the primary sectors wherein AI-based startups are... To listen more, please visit http://fullratchet.net/podcast-episodes/ for all of our other episodes. Also, follow us on twitter @TheFullRatchet for updates and more information.

Apr 11, 2016 • 42min
77. Artificial Intelligence Investing, Part 1 (Nathan Benaich)
Nathan Benaich of Playfair Capital joins Nick to cover Artificial Intelligence Investing, Part 1. We will address questions including: Can we start off w/ a simple definition of artificial intelligence? The term ‘Machine Learning’ is often used when discussing AI. In your estimation, is Machine Learning and AI synonymous or... To listen more, please visit http://fullratchet.net/podcast-episodes/ for all of our other episodes. Also, follow us on twitter @TheFullRatchet for updates and more information.

Apr 5, 2016 • 13min
Investor Stories 37: My Investing Strategy (Heymann, Wilkins, Day)
On this special segment of The Full Ratchet, the following investors are featured: Heymann Wilkins Day Each investor describes their investment thesis and how they evaluate startups for investment. To listen more, please visit http://fullratchet.net/podcast-episodes/ for all of our other episodes. Also, follow us on twitter @TheFullRatchet for updates and more information.

Apr 1, 2016 • 22min
76. No Fun Allowed, Part 2 (Jonathon Triest & Brett DeMarrais)
Today we cover Part 2 of No Fun Allowed with Jonathon Triest & Brett DeMarrais of Ludlow Ventures. In this segment we address: Peter thiel has famously asked the question: “What’ something you believe to be true, that no one else does?” I’m going to flip it around here an... To listen more, please visit http://fullratchet.net/podcast-episodes/ for all of our other episodes. Also, follow us on twitter @TheFullRatchet for updates and more information.

Mar 25, 2016 • 20min
75. No Fun Allowed, Part 1 (Jonathon Triest & Brett DeMarrais)
Jonathon Triest & Brett DeMarrais of Ludlow Ventures join Nick to cover No Fun Allowed, Part 1. We will address questions including: Jonathon, can you start us off w/ you background and path to investing in startups? How about you Brett. How did you find your way to becoming a... To listen more, please visit http://fullratchet.net/podcast-episodes/ for all of our other episodes. Also, follow us on twitter @TheFullRatchet for updates and more information.

Mar 18, 2016 • 10min
Investor Stories 36: Lessons Learned (Acunzo, Greathouse, Ramsinghani)
On this special segment of The Full Ratchet, the following investors are featured: - Acunzo - Greathouse - Ramsinghani Each investor illustrates a critical lesson learned about startup investing and how it’s changed their approach. To listen more, please visit http://fullratchet.net/podcast-episodes/ for all of our other episodes. Also, follow us on twitter @TheFullRatchet for updates and more information.

Mar 16, 2016 • 32min
Investor Stories 35: Why I Invested in Tovala (Moran, Rabie, Heltzer)
On this special segment of The Full Ratchet, the following investors are featured: Moran Rabie Heltzer Each investor highlights a situation where they decided to invest in a startup and why they said yes. To listen more, please visit http://fullratchet.net/podcast-episodes/ for all of our other episodes. Also, follow us on twitter @TheFullRatchet for updates and more information.

Mar 11, 2016 • 26min
74. Virtual Reality Investing, Part 2 (Adam Draper)
Today we cover Part 2 of Virtual Reality Investing with Adam Draper of Boost VC. In this segment we address: VR, in various phases of maturity, has been around for a long time. Why do you think the next few years is the right time for VR to take off... To listen more, please visit http://fullratchet.net/podcast-episodes/ for all of our other episodes. Also, follow us on twitter @TheFullRatchet for updates and more information.

Mar 9, 2016 • 23min
73. Virtual Reality Investing, Part 1 (Adam Draper)
Adam Draper of Boost VC joins Nick to cover Virtual Reality Investing, Part 1. We will address questions including: Can you walk us through your background and how you became involved in startup investing? Today we are talking virtual reality and investing in VR. Can you start us off by... To listen more, please visit http://fullratchet.net/podcast-episodes/ for all of our other episodes. Also, follow us on twitter @TheFullRatchet for updates and more information.

Mar 5, 2016 • 9min
Investor Stories 34: What’s Next (Davis, Sanwal, Collett)
On this special segment of The Full Ratchet, the following Investors are featured: -Davis -Sanwal -Collett Each investor discusses sectors, drivers and/or trends that may have significant impact in the future and are potentially positioned for outsized-returns. To listen more, please visit http://fullratchet.net/podcast-episodes/ for all of our other episodes. Also, follow us on twitter @TheFullRatchet for updates and more information.