Jan 31, 2025
In this episode, Hall T. Martin, CEO and founder of TEN Capital, shares his journey from starting three angel networks to creating the Texas Entrepreneurs Network, which eventually became TEN Capital. Hall discusses his early experiences in angel investing, noting the challenges startups face in finding...
Jan 31, 2025
Toxic Board Members
Hello, this is Hall T. Martin with the Startup Funding Espresso -- your daily shot of startup funding and investing.
Startups form boards to guide and direct the company.
Some board members can be problematic.
Here are the signs a board member is toxic:
Their ego outweighs their fiduciary duty to...
Jan 30, 2025
Replacing Toxic Employees
Hello, this is Hall T. Martin with the Startup Funding Espresso -- your daily shot of startup funding and investing.
Toxic employees can have a detrimental impact on your employees, company culture, reputation, and revenue.
It can be easier to find a new employee than to change an existing...
Jan 29, 2025
How To Manage a Toxic Employee
Hello, this is Hall T. Martin with the Startup Funding Espresso -- your daily shot of startup funding and investing.
There are many types of toxic employees.
It’s important to minimize the damage they do by taking action.
Here are some key steps in handling a toxic employee:
Identify the...
Jan 28, 2025
Types of Toxic Employees
Hello, this is Hall T. Martin with the Startup Funding Espresso -- your daily shot of startup funding and investing.
Toxic employees come in many forms.
Here’s a list of the types of toxic employees:
The bulldozer -- they are aggressive and run over others to get their own way.
They typically...