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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.

Jun 30, 2022

How Angel Investors Engage Impact Investing

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

Angel investors fill the gap between family-and-friends funding and institutional funding.

They engage with impact startups in several ways:

They fund startups...


Jun 29, 2022

What Is a Benefits Corporation?

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

A Benefits Corporation is a legal entity that is set up to provide a public benefit.

The company using this entity must commit to producing a public benefit.

The board of...


Jun 28, 2022

On this episode of Investor Connect, Hall welcomes William Glass, CEO and Co-founder at Ostrich, and Host of The Silicon Alley Podcast.

Headquartered in New York, New York, Ostrich has built a financial fitness app for low and middle-income families who need a simple way to start improving their finances in order to...


Jun 28, 2022

Impact Investment Thesis

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

An investment thesis states what you will invest in, why it will be successful, and what outcome you anticipate. 

It’s important to determine your investment thesis for impact...


Jun 27, 2022

What Is Esg?

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

ESG stands for environmental, social, and governance, and represents the area of focus for socially responsible investors. 

This is often referred to as sustainable investing.

ESG investing...