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Startup Project: Build the future

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Jul 24, 2022 • 5min

Is web3 hype about technology or political ideology? (TSP Insights)

Chris Devore talks about web3 and if its the next big thing in tech.  For full conversation with Chris, check out https://thestartupproject.io/2022/07/17/23-chris-devore-managing-partner-founders-co-op-remitly-auth0-outreach/ Nataraj is a PM at Azure,  investor  & host of thestartupproject.io  podcast. Follow him on Twitter at  https://twitter.com/natarajsindam.
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Jul 17, 2022 • 51min

#23 Chris DeVore: Managing Partner Founders Co-op (Remitly, Auth0 & Outreach)

In this Episode of Startup Project, Nataraj talked to Chris DeVore, Founding Managing Partner of Founders’ Co-op, Pacific Northwest's leading seed-stage venture fund. Chris led the seed rounds for Seattle's most recent successful IPO Remitly (NASDAQ:RELY) and $4B+ Outreach, was an early backer of Auth0 (acquired by Okta for $6.5B). Full conversation includes: Starting Patagonia's online store Bringing Risk Capital to Seattle Running TechStars Seattle Starting Founders Co-Op Thesis behind investing in Remitly New new thing & Web3 Investing takeaways from covid shocks Nataraj is a PM at Azure,  partner at NVC  & hosts thestartupproject.io  podcast. Follow him on Twitter at  https://twitter.com/natarajsindam.
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Jul 9, 2022 • 1min

How to Angel Invest? (TSP Insights)

How to get started with Angel Investing? This clip was part of episode 21 of Startup project which is available at: https://thestartupproject.io/2022/05/31/21-eric-bahn-co-founder-general-partner-of-hustle-fund/
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Jul 2, 2022 • 53min

#22 Sudip Chakrabarti: Partner Decibel.vc Ex Partner at A16Z, Lightspeed & Madrona

In this Episode of Startup Project, Nataraj talked to Sudip from decibel.vc. Sudip started two companies and got his PhD in computer engineering at Georgia Tech before becoming a VC investor at Andreesson Horowitz, Lightspeed, and Madrona. Full conversation includes: Building Decibel Investing in Enterprise Software (Exabeam, DataCoral & Streamlio) Working at A16Z & Madrona Digital Ocean & More Nataraj is a PM at Azure,  partner at NVC  & hosts thestartupproject.io  podcast. Follow him on Twitter at  https://twitter.com/natarajsindam. You can also subscribe to his newsletter at getrevue.co/profile/StartupProject
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Jun 12, 2022 • 1min

Hyper Leverage (Bonus Clip)

Nataraj & Harvey from RUV Alliance talk about Leverage.  For full conversation check out the links below:   Youtube: https://youtu.be/rXMY1LDIb_U Website: https://thestartupproject.io/2022/02/05/12-harvey-multani-founder-ruv-alliance-miami100-dao-startup-project-by-nataraj/ Anchor: https://anchor.fm/tsp1/episodes/12-Harvey-Multani-Founder-RUV-Alliance--Miami100-DAO---Startup-Project-by-Nataraj-e1dvoi3 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/0VgU4sMOX1AD5BCxLnVicm?si=3c9f834506e143da Nataraj is an engineer at Azure, partner at NVC & hosts thestartupproject.io podcast. Follow him on Twitter at https://twitter.com/natarajsindam & stay up to date here. #startups #leverage #economy #media #code #capital #shorts
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Jun 5, 2022 • 2min

Secret Sauce behind Hustle Fund's Brand! (Bonus Clip)

Eric (Co-Founder of Hustle Fund) talks to Nataraj about how they built their brand.  Check out more about hustle fund here, https://www.hustlefund.vc/.   Nataraj is an engineer at Azure, partner at NVC(https://angel.co/s/natarajusa/B8aAA) & hosts thestartupproject.io podcast. Follow him on Twitter at https://twitter.com/natarajsindam
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May 31, 2022 • 55min

#21 Eric Bahn: Co-Founder & General Partner of Hustle Fund

In this Episode of Startup Project, Nataraj talked to Eric Bahn, Co-Founder & General Partner at Hustle Fund. In last 5 years, Eric & team scaled Hustle Fund to 3 funds, 100M+ AUM, 120+ early stage investments & along the way built a globally recognizable VC brand, find more about them at https://www.hustlefund.vc/ Full conversation includes: Beat the GMAT (Eric's Startup) Defining hustle Raising fund 1 First 10 investments Building the brand Nataraj is a PM at Azure,  partner at NVC  & hosts thestartupproject.io  podcast. Follow him on Twitter at  https://twitter.com/natarajsindam. You can also subscribe to his newsletter at getrevue.co/profile/StartupProject
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May 29, 2022 • 2min

How to Earn Your Luck? (Bonus Clip)

Shruti from Array.vc and nataraj talk about earning luck.  Full conversation available at: Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/08LJYjwwQPyseCkSEZohQA?si=4de30bec6b8340d2 For more check out the startup project website at thestartupproject.io   #startups #luck #arrayvc
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May 22, 2022 • 2min

Position your Company for Acquisitions (Bonus Clip)

What can founders in early stage companies do to position themselves for acquisitions.   Full Episode available on: YT: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5uMdazKrC0k Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/17-founding-partner-of-ascend-vc-kirby-winfield-on/id1551300319?i=1000555322251&app=podcast  Website: https://thestartupproject.io/2022/03/26/17-founding-partner-of-ascend-vc-kirby-winfield-on-all-things-venture-startup-project-by-nataraj/ Visit thestartupproject.io for more. #startups #kirby #aquisitions
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May 15, 2022 • 33min

#20 Mike Fridgen: Seattle based Startup Incubator Madrona Venture Labs

In this Episode of Startup Project, Nataraj talked to Mike Fridgen, Managing Director at Madrona Venture Labs a Seattle based tech startup incubator. Some of the companies incubated include Style Genome (Acq by Wayfair), Chatitive (Acq by MailChimp), Message Yes (Acq by Nordstrom) & more. Before joining Madrona Venture Labs Mike was part of founding teams at Farecast (Acq by Microsoft) & Decide (Acq by Ebay) where he led product and growth strategies. Full Conversation includes: Farecast.com (Predicting prices) - Acquired by Microsoft Decide.com (next gen consumer reports) - Acquired by Ebay Through line across being part of multiple acquisitions Incubating companies at Madrona Venture Labs Relationship with Madrona Venture Group Thematic focus behind companies incubated at Madrona Venture Labs Nataraj is a PM at Azure, partner at NVC & hosts thestartupproject.io podcast. Follow him on Twitter at https://twitter.com/natarajsindam. You can also subscribe to his newsletter at getrevue.co/profile/StartupProject

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