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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.

Aug 9, 2022

Startup Boards -- Foundation for Startup Investing

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

Startup investing is a risky business. Not all the investments will work out.  

Know your risk tolerance and how much risk you want to take.  

Most investors allocate 3 to 10 percent of their investments into startup investing. Allocate a specific amount of funding for your investments.

You need to invest across ten deals to gain diversification, so take your funds allocation and set an amount or range for each investment. 

Follow-on funding is also a factor, so be prepared to invest again in many of those companies.  Consider taking your allocation per deal and dividing it into two -- one for the upfront investment and the other for a follow-on funding.

Consider what is important to you and invest in companies that align with your goals and vision.

You may want to support your community or industry. You may want to foster diversity or create jobs.  Or you may want to mentor entrepreneurs or keep your skills up to date. 

In the end, it’s the “Why” you invested that will matter the most. 


Thank you for joining us for the Startup Funding Espresso where we help startups and investors connect for funding.

Let’s go startup something today.
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