First Cheque with Cheryl Mack & Maxine Minter
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First Cheque is dedicated to open-sourcing conversations with experienced investors globally. Our aim? To enhance the craft of early-stage investors, from those writing their first cheques to the veterans in the game.
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Hosted by Cheryl Mack & Maxine Minter, First Cheque is a Day One show. Day One is the podcast network dedicated to founders, investors, and operators. Tune in for an enriching experience as we uncover the secrets to becoming a skilled early-stage investor.
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First Cheque is supported by our wonderful sponsors:
Galah Cyber: Galah Cyber are perfect for founder-lead and SAAS businesses.
Galah provides advice, education, and training. Get in touch with Galah Cyber for a complimentary call to make sure you’re secured.
https://dayone.fm/galah
Hosted by Cheryl Mack & Maxine Minter, First Cheque is a Day One show. Day One is the podcast network dedicated to founders, investors, and operators. Tune in for an enriching experience as we uncover the secrets to becoming a skilled early-stage investor.
First Cheque on Day One
https://dayone.fm/shows/first-cheque
Sign up to get your weekly insights into the inner workings of early-stage investing.
https://dayone.fm/newsletter/
This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis:
Podtrac - https://analytics.podtrac.com/privacy-policy-gdrp
Spotify Ad Analytics - https://www.spotify.com/us/legal/ad-analytics-privacy-policy/
Episodes
Mentioned books
Nov 5, 2023 • 59min
Dan Gavel on Building a Diversified Investment Strategy in Venture Capital
Dan Gavel, founder of Black Sheep Capital Fund, discusses the importance of understanding risk in investing and adapting strategies to the changing market. He shares his approach to running a fund, syndicate, and making personal angel investments simultaneously. Being a lead investor is about building relationships with founders and providing post-investment support. The podcast also explores the resistance of big firms to adopt technology and the impact on efficiency and competition.
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Oct 22, 2023 • 1h 2min
Investor Jessy Wu discusses the importance of bravery and building a personal brand in the VC industry
Investor Jessy Wu discusses the importance of confidence and building a personal brand. She shares how being deeply loved by her parents instilled self-worth. Building a personal brand can differentiate a small fund and being a lightning rod can align with a fund's strategy.
Oct 2, 2023 • 28min
Your Warm Intro to First Cheque with Cheryl Mack & Maxine Minter
Cheryl Mack and Maxine Minter open source conversations and insights from experienced investors to help emerging investors. They discuss risk, the distinction between betting and investing, and the current state of the market. This is a great time to invest in early-stage resilient companies.
