Venture Capital

In this episode, we discuss a LinkedIn post from Travis Ashby. He talks about one of his friends, a startup CMO, that was fired by their VCs just "weeks" before his vesting cliff happened. Here's the link to the post: https://www.linkedin.com/posts/travisashby_letsdobetter-peoplefirst-culturematters-activity-6970740998289195008-_Co-Peter and Jon share their thoughts on why this happened, how it can be prevented, and what can be learned from this situation. Venture Capital PodcastWebsite: www.VentureCapital.fmApple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/venture-capital/id1575351789Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/7BQimY8NJ6cr617lqtRr7N?si=ftylo2qHQiCgmT9dfloD_gYouTube: https://youtube.com/channel/UCtPaub_8VrJ8gWj5RXcdYkwInstagram: https://instagram.com/venturecapitalfm?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y=Peter HarrisUniversity Growth Fund: https://www.ugrowthfund.com/Instagram: https://instagram.com/shodanpete?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y=Twitter: https://twitter.com/thevcstudentYouTube: https://youtube.com/channel/UCAHrQUxcm_Oa1t3emwttpAQJon BradshawInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/mrjonbradshaw/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mrbradshaw/Twitter: https://twitter.com/mrjonbradshaw

Have you ever invested in a friend's business? What happened?On this episode, we discuss the pro's and con's of supporting your friends. Disclaimer: This is for educational purposes only. Always consult proper legal and financial advisors.Venture Capital PodcastWebsite: www.VentureCapital.fmApple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/venture-capital/id1575351789Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/7BQimY8NJ6cr617lqtRr7N?si=ftylo2qHQiCgmT9dfloD_gYouTube: https://youtube.com/channel/UCtPaub_8VrJ8gWj5RXcdYkwInstagram: https://instagram.com/venturecapitalfm?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y=Peter HarrisUniversity Growth Fund: https://www.ugrowthfund.com/Instagram: https://instagram.com/shodanpete?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y=Twitter: https://twitter.com/thevcstudentYouTube: https://youtube.com/channel/UCAHrQUxcm_Oa1t3emwttpAQJon BradshawInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/mrjonbradshaw/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mrbradshaw/Twitter: https://twitter.com/mrjonbradshaw

How do you network with venture capitalists in 2022? In this episode, we talk about unique networking ideas to connect with your ideal VC.Peter and Jon discuss the extent to which people go to meet and work with VC's, such as booking a private jet. How do you network with VC's besides waiting for them to come to you.Venture Capital PodcastWebsite: www.VentureCapital.fmApple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/venture-capital/id1575351789Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/7BQimY8NJ6cr617lqtRr7N?si=ftylo2qHQiCgmT9dfloD_gYouTube: https://youtube.com/channel/UCtPaub_8VrJ8gWj5RXcdYkwInstagram: https://instagram.com/venturecapitalfm?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y=Peter HarrisUniversity Growth Fund: https://www.ugrowthfund.com/Instagram: https://instagram.com/shodanpete?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y=Twitter: https://twitter.com/thevcstudentYouTube: https://youtube.com/channel/UCAHrQUxcm_Oa1t3emwttpAQJon BradshawInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/mrjonbradshaw/Twitter: https://twitter.com/mrjonbradshaw

We were recently asked by a friend what a startup CTO's salary should be for a company with little to no revenue. Peter and Jon decided to ask their network what "fair" compensation would be. Please remember that most individuals were making a recommendation only on partial information. We presented the following to each individual.What are the current terms for a Startup CTO?- He makes $200,000 with $50,000 in equity and other benefits at his current job- He’s willing to take a salary of $150,000- The startup just raised $1M from a “notable” VC- No details on the $1M raise is known - Revenue is $5,000 MRR or lessThe startup is asking him to make an offer. I told them to put it back on them, and for him to also ask about:- Total shares outstanding- Details on the current cap table- Current price for common stockVenture Capital PodcastWebsite: www.VentureCapital.fmApple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/venture-capital/id1575351789Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/7BQimY8NJ6cr617lqtRr7N?si=ftylo2qHQiCgmT9dfloD_gYouTube: https://youtube.com/channel/UCtPaub_8VrJ8gWj5RXcdYkwInstagram: https://instagram.com/venturecapitalfm?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y=Peter HarrisUniversity Growth Fund: https://www.ugrowthfund.com/Instagram: https://instagram.com/shodanpete?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y=Twitter: https://twitter.com/thevcstudentYouTube: https://youtube.com/channel/UCAHrQUxcm_Oa1t3emwttpAQJon BradshawInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/mrjonbradshaw/Twitter: https://twitter.com/mrjonbradshaw

In this episode, we talk about how you get the most out of your latest financing round.Many startups are raising at much lower valuations than they did 6, 12, or 18+ months ago.Peter talks about the current market trends and how companies in a tight spot can get a better valuation.Venture Capital PodcastWebsite: www.VentureCapital.fmApple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/venture-capital/id1575351789Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/7BQimY8NJ6cr617lqtRr7N?si=ftylo2qHQiCgmT9dfloD_gYouTube: https://youtube.com/channel/UCtPaub_8VrJ8gWj5RXcdYkwInstagram: https://instagram.com/venturecapitalfm?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y=Peter HarrisUniversity Growth Fund: https://www.ugrowthfund.com/Instagram: https://instagram.com/shodanpete?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y=Twitter: https://twitter.com/thevcstudentYouTube: https://youtube.com/channel/UCAHrQUxcm_Oa1t3emwttpAQJon BradshawInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/mrjonbradshaw/Twitter: https://twitter.com/mrjonbradshaw

Peter Harris provides a quick update on recent investments by the University Growth Fund.Join us as Peter shares his analysis, thoughts, and strategies.

In today's episode, Peter and Jon answer questions such as:How much annual recurring revenue is needed to raise a Series A?How many users do you need to raise a Series A?Is $1,000,000 in revenue enough? What are the current standards, and has the market changed historical benchmarks? Join us for the podcast to find out!

Some Points  Covered in This Episode Include:If you have heard anything about the Carried Interest Loophole Act, you know it's the biggest news in the last few days. What does it mean and what does it entail if it were to be passed. The "carried interest loophole" allows hedge fund managers to tax their income at a lower rate than an ordinary salary. Peter will weigh in both sides and discuss how fair is it. Don't forget to tell us, where do you stand on it.Follow Peter HarrisTwitter: https://twitter.com/thevcstudentLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/peterharris1Instagram: https://instagram.com/shodanpeteYoutube: https://youtu.be/Hy9DsuFzTH4Follow University Growth FundWebsite: https://www.ugrowthfund.com/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/university-growth-fund/Instagram: https://instagram.com/ugrowthfundFollow Jon BradshawLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mrbradshaw/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mrjonbradshaw/Twitter: https://twitter.com/mrjonbradshawYoutube: https://youtu.be/spRuy517if0

Have you ever wondered what Venture Capitalists think of Y Combinator companies/investments?In 2022 the program has significantly changed. It went from accepting 10 startups with each class to 400 in a recent cohort. Learn about the Pro's and Con's of the program from a venture capitalist that has funded YC companies.