Lt. Marlon Terrell – Co-Founder of RepayVets, LLC
[quote style=”boxed”]Break down your ultimate goal into sub-goals that can be achieved in stages. This makes the task at hand seem less daunting, and it will also aid you in…
Investing is betting on the future. The founders in this section do it professionally. They’ve built venture capital firms, angel networks, investment platforms, and financial tools that help people put their money where their conviction is.
These interviews cover every style of investing. Venture capital. Angel investing. Real estate investment. Public markets. Impact investing. The founders who fund other founders, and the founders who built the tools that make investing accessible to everyone, not just the people with a Bloomberg terminal.
What makes these conversations valuable is the perspective from both sides. Many of these founders have been investors and operators. They know what it’s like to write the check and what it’s like to cash it. That dual perspective shows up in the quality of their insights.
You’ll find honest conversations about deal flow, due diligence, portfolio strategy, and the art of saying no. Which is most of investing, if we’re being honest. Whether you’re raising money, deploying it, or trying to understand how the investment world works, these are people worth listening to.
[quote style=”boxed”]Break down your ultimate goal into sub-goals that can be achieved in stages. This makes the task at hand seem less daunting, and it will also aid you in…
[quote style=”boxed”]If you want to start-up a business, consider crowdfunding. Getting the masses to support your plan will bring your future business to great heights.[/quote] Thijs Geerdink (31 years old)…
[quote style=”boxed”]Never stop learning from any source you can. I love to read, meet interesting people, and watch movies and documentaries.[/quote] Chris J. Snook has spent over 12 years as…
[quote style=”boxed”]Sell your idea with passion. Realize that you will not be able to do it alone.[/quote] Akhil Nigam received his undergraduate degree in Electrical Engineering from the Cooper Union…
[quote style=”boxed”]Failure crosses my mind at least once a day. I believe that the difference between those who succeed and those who don’t is in how one overcomes negative thoughts.[/quote]…
[quote style=”boxed”]Stay excited, focused on results and be incredibly optimistic. It’s okay to really believe in your gut – just make sure that you see the results with it.[/quote] Shivani…
[quote]The problem with The Social Network movie is that it made it seem that the idea is key. It is not. It is the execution. There are so many converging and disruptive…
Jamie Lin is an entrepreneur turned venture investor. He’s the Founding Partner of appWorks Ventures, a Super Angel Fund located in Taipei, Taiwan with a focus on the consumer internet…
Meet Jamie Lin – Founder of Taiwan’s Leading Startup Incubator
[quote style=”boxed”]I spend a lot of time reading, observing and talking with people. To stay relevant in today’s market you can never stop learning and you must remain open and…
[quote style=”boxed”]Impact inspires me. I search for ideas, technologies and people that can have an impact; that can leave a mark on the world with what they create; that can…
Meet Manu Kumar – Founder and Chief Firestarter at K9 Ventures
[quote style=”boxed”]Working with fun, hardworking people building cool stuff. Real conversations. Integrity when the chips are down.[/quote] Andy Sack is a serial online entrepreneur and has over 15 years experience…
[quote style=”boxed”]”Take Action”. Most people have ideas. Very few will ever take action to make them reality.[/quote] David Gass is a serial entrepreneur who has started businesses with $200 and…
Meet David Gass – Entrepreneur and Expert Website Buyer and Seller