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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 31, 2023

Types of Revenue

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

Not all revenue is the same as there are several types of revenue.

SaaS companies earn different types of revenue through their product offering.

Here’s a list to consider:

Software...


Jul 28, 2023

On this episode of How to Invest Series Hall, revisit the insights of Dennis Coleman from Life Science Angels, Ipshita Mandal-Johnson from Global Bio Fund, Mark Groper from Orion Biotechnology, Allison Piper Kimball from Wave 27 Ventures, and Neal Vail from Progenerative Medical, Inc. What do they all have in common?...


Jul 28, 2023

What Impacts the Quality of Revenue?

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

Not all revenue is the same.

Investors look at the characteristics of the business which impacts the quality of revenue.

Revenue that comes from a source that will...


Jul 27, 2023

Solving the Chicken and Egg Problem

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

In launching a marketplace platform you must solve the chicken and egg problem.

You must have supply to engage buyers and buyers to engage suppliers.

In the early days,...


Jul 26, 2023

Marketplace Platform Evolution

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

Marketplace platforms evolve over time.

Platforms start by connecting buyers and sellers.

They follow with additional services such as ratings and reviews, background checks...