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.

Investor Connect 809: Jonathan Loewenhar on Helping Founders Become CEOs

Nov 29, 2024

On this episode of Investor Connect, Hall welcomes Jonathan Loewenhar, Founder and Managing Partner of Enjoy The Work. Located in Austin, Texas, Enjoy The Work is a consulting firm dedicated to helping founders develop the essential skills needed to transition effectively into successful CEOs. With a focus on startups...

Startup Funding Espresso – Designing Tokenomics

Nov 29, 2024

Designing Tokenomics

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

In designing the tokenomics for your business there are four key areas to consider:

Role of the token -- what role will the token play and what value will it bring.

The token could be...

Startup Funding Espresso – How To Apply a Token

Nov 28, 2024

How To Apply a Token

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

Tokens bring a new level of incentives to your business.

Consider these steps in tokenizing your business model.

Define the characteristics of your token as follows:

Determine the...

Startup Funding Espresso – When Is a Token a Security

Nov 27, 2024

When Is a Token a Security

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

Tokens provide either utility or represent securities.

Utility tokens give access, the right to vote, reputation, and more.

Security tokens represent an equity ownership stake...

Startup Funding Espresso – Social Tokens

Nov 26, 2024

Social Tokens

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

Social tokens represent individuals, in particular creators.

Tokens capture the value a creator generates in the form of reputation.

Some will buy the token to support the creator and belong...