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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.

Jun 6, 2023

Fundraising Timeline

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

For every $1M of funding you want to raise, it will take one year to raise it for early-stage startups.

This includes time to prepare the company, the investor documents, and the...


Jun 5, 2023

Fundraise Differences by Stage

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

In raising funding over the life of the startup you’ll find there are differences in the fundraise at each stage.

The goal at the Seed stage is to show you can sell...


Jun 2, 2023

Von Restorff Effect

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

The Von Restorff effect is defined by Wikipedia as an item that sticks out and is more likely to be remembered than other items.

The startup pitch that provides something unique...


Jun 2, 2023

On this episode of Investor Connect, Hall welcomes Liam Krut, Investment Partner, at Reinforced Ventures.

Located in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA, Reinforced Ventures invest in overlooked areas of deep tech and have a network of over 1700 experts. The company was founded by technologists with a mission to serve and...


Jun 1, 2023

What Type of Funding Should You Seek

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

When raising funding consider the type of funding you should pursue.

There are many types of funding such as equity funding including angels and venture capitalists.