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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.

Sep 30, 2024

Good vs Bad Answers to Questions

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

In fundraising the investor will ask the startup many questions.

The investor is often limited in their time and must go through a series of questions quickly.

It’s best...


Sep 27, 2024

How To Answer Questions Using Synthesis

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

Synthesis can help in answering questions.

Here are some key steps to answer questions:

First, understand the question.

If you don’t understand it, ask for...


Sep 26, 2024

What Are Critical Thinking Skills?

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

Critical thinking understands the connection between multiple ideas and concepts.

In building a pitch deck a founder needs critical thinking skills to create a logical...


Sep 25, 2024

What Is Critical Thinking?

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

Critical thinking is defined as the objective analysis and evaluation of an issue in order to form a judgment.

It’s a skill that determines what is true or false.  

It...


Sep 24, 2024

How To Use Market Research With Investors

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

Market research not only informs the founder about the industry and how to build a startup.

It also informs the investor about making an investment into that...