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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.

Jul 29, 2022

On this episode of Investor Connect, Hall welcomes Ian A. Brown, Attorney, Appraiser, Florida Real Estate Broker, and Founder of Yield Coach.

Located in Jacksonville, Florida, Yield Coach is a real estate thought-leadership platform with both educational and investment concentrations.

Ian is an experienced and dynamic...


Jul 29, 2022

Startup Boards -- 3X in 3 Term Sheet Walkthrough

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

The TEN Capital Early Exit term sheet includes a 3X redemption right, giving the investor the sole discretion over their right to 3X their investment at...


Jul 28, 2022

Startup Boards -- How to Perform Diligence in a Group

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

In performing due diligence in a group of investors, it helps to assign roles and responsibilities.

There are three phases to diligence:


Jul 27, 2022

Startup Boards -- Know Your Why

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

For startup investing, it’s important to know why you are investing beyond the monetary gain. 

There’s an old saying among angel investors:

“Angel investors want to...


Jul 26, 2022

On this episode of Investor Connect, Hall welcomes Phil Blows, Founder and CEO at AQRU, and author of “The Money Triangle.”

Headquartered in London, England, AQRU is a business that specializes in helping institutional and retail customers earn high-interest rates on their cryptocurrency. AQRU just surpassed the...