Startup Project: Build the future

Nataraj and Ali (Founder of Stonks.com) talk what happens to a unknown company post their stonks pitch day.  For full version of this conversation check out the following links.   Full Video on YT: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VjyaipwngZc&t=0s Website Link: https://thestartupproject.io/2022/03/05/15-stonks-com-ali-moiz-on-investing-streaming-stonks-startup-project-by-nataraj/ #startups #stonks #fundraising

Not everything has to be built in public, but when it makes sense it has its advantages. Check out the full conversation between Ajay and Nataraj here. https://youtu.be/-Xbv4O1ovvY #build #startups #buildinpublic  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

In this Episode of Startup Project, Nataraj talked to Shruti Gandhi, GP of Array.VC. Before founding Array.VC a solo fund investing in b2b enterprise companies, she was a founder and an engineer. For more info check out her newsletter at shrutigandhi.substack.com Full Conversation includes: - Transition from engineer to vc - Working at Corporate VC vs running your own fund - Raising first fund for Array.VC - Things to look out for first time fund managers - Push vs Pull investing - Cheque Sizes - Megatrons - Solo Brands in Venture 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

In this Episode of Startup Project, Nataraj talked to Tela Andrews (https://www.linkedin.com/in/telaandrews/) and Vamshi (https://www.linkedin.com/in/vamshi4001/), Co-Founders of crypto currency tax software Bear.tax.  Full Conversation includes: Origin story of Bear.Tax How microacquire.com helped the founding team to get together Crypto tax complexity for individuals, traders and businesses Roadmap for solving tax complexity Future of crypto 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.

In this Episode of Startup project (https://thestartupproject.io/) , Nataraj talked to Kirby Winfield, Founding GP of Ascend.vc (pre-seed fund based in Seattle). Prior to founding Ascend.vc, Kirby was part of founding teams at Go2Net (GNET), Marchex (MCHX), Dwellable (Acquired by Home Away (AWAY)) & AdXpose (Acquired by comScore (SCOR)). Full conversation includes: Through line of a successful career How can companies strategize for an exit? The why behind starting a pre-seed fund? Helping startups from zero to one Price discovery of startups in current private markets Follow Kirby on LinkedIn at https://www.linkedin.com/in/winfield/. Checkout Ascend.vc for more updates. 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.

In this Episode of Startup project, Nataraj talked to Jeremy Neilson, CEO & Co-Founder of Assure.co. Prior to co-founding Assure, Jeremy ran Utah Fund of Funds and later went on to found Assure. Assure created & pioneered the usage of SPVs and became the synonymous as backend of Venture Capital. Today Assure's clients include Republic, Launch Fund, Forge, Equity Zen and more. Full conversation includes: Origin story of Assure How Assure created SPVs that powered AngelList and others. State of Venture from Assure's point of View Evolution of VC firms  Follow Jeremy on LinkedIn at https://www.linkedin.com/in/jeremyneilson/. Checkout Assure.co (https://hubs.li/Q015-RK10) for more updates. 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.

In this Episode of Startup project, Nataraj talked to Ali Moiz, Co-Founder of Stonks.Com. Prior to co-founding Stonks, Ali was a serial entrepreneur and co-founder of Stream Labs (Acq by Logitech) & Peanut Labs (Acq by E-Rewards). Full conversation includes: Value prop of Stonks for founders & investors Post pitch effect for startups Behind the Scenes of Stonks.com Evolution of Video Streaming Investing in Canva, Airtable & notion via Poor Founders Follow Ali on Twitter at https://twitter.com/ali_moiz & on LinkedIn at https://www.linkedin.com/in/alimoiz/. Checkout Stonks.com for more updates. 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.

In this Episode of Startup project, Nataraj talked to Ajay, Co-Founder of Simplified.co. Prior to co-founding simplified.co, Ajay was a serial entrepreneur and was founder of Roomi, which helps people find flexible, affordable co-living solutions. Full conversation includes: India to U.S Raising venture for Roomi vs Simplified Funding landscape for repeat founder vs first time founder Competing against $40B Canva Building in Public, Marketing-Product Fit. Why be a repeat entrepreneur? Follow Ajay Yadav on LinkedIn at https://www.linkedin.com/in/yadavajay/ and learn more about Simplified.co. 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.

In this Episode of Startup project, Nataraj talked to Ali Jamal, Founder of First Check Ventures. Prior to starting First Cheque Ventures, Ali was at companies like RockYou, Agoda & Rappi in growth and marketing roles. Full conversation includes: Career in Growth and data analytics Early Angel investing  Transition from Angel Investing to founding first check ventures YC MFN clause  Strategy behind the growth of First Check Ventures Building unique deal flow Investing in LATAM, Asia & Africa Follow Ali Jamal on LinkedIn at https://www.linkedin.com/in/mralijamal/ and learn more about First Cheque Ventures here. 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.

In this Episode of Startup project, Nataraj talked to Harvey Multani, Founder of RUV Alliance & Miami100 DAO.  Prior to starting RUV Alliance, Harvey was at Coinbase and Plaid in business development and GTM Strategies.  Full conversation includes: The origins of RUV Alliance Goals as an investor community Macro factors that helped RUV Alliance Dynamics with other SPVs  AngelList's reaction to RUV Alliance Who funds RUV Alliance? Miami100 DAO Where is the leverage for individuals today? Follow Harvey on LinkedIn at https://www.linkedin.com/in/harvey-multani-95b591208/ and learn more about RUV Alliance here.  Nataraj is an engineer at Azure, partner at planbcapital.co & hosts thestartupproject.io podcast. Follow him on Twitter at https://twitter.com/natarajsindam & stay up to date here.