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 – What Are DAOs For?

Oct 11, 2024

What Are DAOs For?

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

DAO stands for Distributed Autonomous Organizations.

DAOs facilitate people's coordination toward a common goal.

DAOs give collective ownership to the members including decision...

Investor Connect 804: Alice Loy on Relevance Ventures

Oct 11, 2024

On this episode of Investor Connect, Hall welcomes Alice Loy, General Partner at Relevance Ventures. Located in Nashville, Tennessee, Relevance Ventures is an early-stage venture capital firm dedicated to investing in startups that promote social, environmental, and individual wellness. With over $125 million in assets...

Startup Funding Espresso – What Are DAOs?

Oct 10, 2024

What Are DAOs?

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

DAO stands for Distributed Autonomous Organizations.

A DAO is a group of people who join together for a common purpose.

A DAO is run by its members and uses tokens to incentivize and reward...

Startup Funding Espresso – Capturing Their Attention

Oct 9, 2024

Capturing Their Attention

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

In pitching an investor it’s important to gain the investors' attention.

The timespan for a pitch continues to shrink.

Here are some key points for how to gain...

Startup Funding Espresso – Preacher Prosecutor Politician

Oct 8, 2024

Preacher Prosecutor Politician

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

In pitching your startup you can frame the pitch in several ways.

Consider the preacher, the prosecutor and the politician as a framework for how to position your pitch.