Investor Connect Podcast

Investor Connect is for investors interested in learning more about investing in startup and growth stage companies. Experienced investors share their experiences and advice with those who are considering an investment into startups and growth companies. It includes a podcast series of interviews with investors to inform others about the process of funding startups as well as a resource list and a discussion board.

Topics include sourcing, analyzing, and researching companies. Other topics include valuations, terms Sheets, board of directors, board of advisors, due diligence, syndicates, venture capital, angels, angel networks, family offices, crowdfunding, exits, and more.

Investor Connect is a community program. We welcome your suggestions for speakers and topics which you can send to us through the Contact page. No registration is required to use the resources. Discussion boards are available to post and answer questions about startups and growth company investing through which registration is required.

Investor Connect is a program under the Texas Open Angel Network which is a 501(c3) non-profit dedicated to the education around startup funding.

Disclaimer: Hall T. Martin is the Director of Investor Connect which is dedicated to the education of investors for early stage funding. All opinions expressed by Hall and podcast guests are solely their own opinions and do not reflect the opinion of Investor Connect. This podcast is for informational purposes only and should not be relied upon as a basis for investment decisions.

Startup Funding Espresso – How To Qualify an Investor for Your Startup

Oct 12, 2026

How To Qualify an Investor for Your Startup

Hello, this is Hall T. Martin with the Startup Funding Espresso -- your daily shot of startup funding and investing.

Founders searching for investors need to qualify the investors for their deal.

Here are key questions to ask an investor before pursuing your fundraise:

Are...

Startup Funding Espresso – Investing in Climate Tech

Oct 9, 2026

Investing in Climate Tech

Hello, this is Hall T. Martin with the Startup Funding Espresso -- your daily shot of startup funding and investing.

Climate Tech is an up-and-coming investment opportunity.

Here are the sectors, benefits, and risks.

The key sectors include the following:

Renewable energy such as solar, wind,...

Investor Connect 898: Jake Ryan of Tradecraft Capital: Digital Asset Investing, Trend-Following Strategies, and the Age of Autonomy

Oct 9, 2026

On this episode of Investor Connect, Hall welcomes Jake Ryan, Founder and Chief Investment Officer at Tradecraft Capital, a digital asset management firm focused on cryptocurrency, blockchain, and emerging technologies. Jake shares how he moved from software engineering and artificial intelligence into digital assets...

Startup Funding Espresso – How to Diligence an AI Startup

Oct 8, 2026

How to Diligence an AI Startup

Hello, this is Hall T. Martin with the Startup Funding Espresso -- your daily shot of startup funding and investing.

Artificial intelligence companies bring new challenges to the diligence process.

Here are the key steps to diligence an AI startup:

Does the AI startup have a clearly...

Startup Funding Espresso – Technical Due Diligence

Oct 7, 2026

Technical Due Diligence

Hello, this is Hall T. Martin with the Startup Funding Espresso -- your daily shot of startup funding and investing.

Investing in startups requires due diligence.

In addition to financial diligence, an investor should consider technical due diligence.

Here are the key areas to review for...