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 – Identifying Competitors Through Market Research

Sep 13, 2024

Identifying Competitors Through Market Research

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

In researching a market segment for launching a startup, identifying competitors is a key component of the work.

Competitors tell you a great deal about the...

Startup Funding Espresso – Questions To Use in Market Research

Sep 12, 2024

Questions To Use in Market Research

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

In researching a market use these questions to find out more:

Who are these people in the market?

Where can you find them?

What are their challenges?

What do they...

Startup Funding Espresso – How To Perform Secondary Research

Sep 11, 2024

How To Perform Secondary Research

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

Secondary research provides additional information about a market.

Typically the information is free and accessible online.

This includes web searches, market reports,...

Startup Funding Espresso – How To Research a Market

Sep 10, 2024

How To Research a Market

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

Market research provides many benefits including identifying your target market and your ideal customer.

Here are the steps to research your market:

Size the market by looking at...

Startup Funding Espresso – Types of Market Research

Sep 9, 2024

Types of Market Research

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

There are several types of market research one can use in studying a market segment.

Consider these types of research:

Primary research -- gathers information directly from the...