Friday Coffee Meet Up Podcast
110 episodes - English - Latest episode: almost 4 years ago - ★★★★★ - 6 ratingsWith over 6000 members and almost 200 attendees each week, Friday Coffee Meetup (FCM) is one of the five largest tech meetups in the LA area. Thanks to the tireless efforts of the group’s 100% volunteer organization team, FCM has held over 300 events, graciously hosted by Cross Campus Pasadena. The free events are designed for the innovation community, and feature speakers on topics related to innovation, entrepreneurship and investing for startups. Presented by Echo-Factory, as part of a larger effort to enhance the local innovation and start-up ecosystem, FCM is open to anyone interested in networking and gaining the kind of knowledge that propels success. Sessions run 8:15 – 9:30am every Friday. Scheduled topics and more info are available at www.fridaycoffeemeetup.com.
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Episode 123: Virtual Meetup - Moving the Decimal Point for New Space
June 11, 2020 22:30 - 47 minutes - 32.8 MBSpace exploration is a lot of things. Important. Groundbreaking. Inspiring. But cheap isn’t one of them. The NASA JPL Curiosity Mars Rover Mission from 2011 had a price tag of $2.5 billion. It’s Artemis program to go back to the moon has a budget of $35-billion. Those budgets are doable for large government agencies, but they’re out of the realm of possibility for commercial “new space” applications. In fact, adapting NASA space technologies for commercial applications oft...
Episode 123: Virtual Meetup - Moving the Decimal Point for New Space
June 11, 2020 22:30 - 47 minutes - 32.8 MBSpace exploration is a lot of things. Important. Groundbreaking. Inspiring. But cheap isn’t one of them. The NASA JPL Curiosity Mars Rover Mission from 2011 had a price tag of $2.5 billion. It’s Artemis program to go back to the moon has a budget of $35-billion. Those budgets are doable for large government agencies, but they’re out of the realm of possibility for commercial “new space” applications. In fact, adapting NASA space technologies for commercial applications often means creating...
Episode123: Virtual Meetup - Why Venture Fund Size Matters
June 11, 2020 21:45 - 37 minutes - 26 MBWhy is the size of the venture fund important to the entrepreneur? The size of the fund and the associated strategy for its portfolio construction should matter to the entrepreneur and the reasons why should be clear if you look at the math. Larger funds seek outsized returns, and therefore, this requires entrepreneurs to seek valuations over $1B in some cases. Depending on the founder’s ownership percentage, this sometimes can be less desirable than smaller exits, which can ...
Episode123: Virtual Meetup - Why Venture Fund Size Matters
June 11, 2020 21:45 - 37 minutes - 26 MBWhy is the size of the venture fund important to the entrepreneur? The size of the fund and the associated strategy for its portfolio construction should matter to the entrepreneur and the reasons why should be clear if you look at the math. Larger funds seek outsized returns, and therefore, this requires entrepreneurs to seek valuations over $1B in some cases. Depending on the founder’s ownership percentage, this sometimes can be less desirable than smaller exits, which can be encouraged by ...
Episode 121: Virtual Meetup - The Future of Living in Space
June 11, 2020 21:25 - 44 minutes - 30.8 MBThe time when space exploration was only a matter of government has ended. In the past few years, a number of private space companies have skyrocketed. Elon Musk claims that the first manned crew to Mars will happen in 2024 whereas NASA plans to send humans to the same destination in the middle of the 2030s. There is a lot of interest expressed on how we will get there, yet no particular plans on HOW we will sustain our presence in the severe environment. Yet, NASA estimated...
Episode 121: Virtual Meetup - The Future of Living in Space
June 11, 2020 21:25 - 44 minutes - 30.8 MBThe time when space exploration was only a matter of government has ended. In the past few years, a number of private space companies have skyrocketed. Elon Musk claims that the first manned crew to Mars will happen in 2024 whereas NASA plans to send humans to the same destination in the middle of the 2030s. There is a lot of interest expressed on how we will get there, yet no particular plans on HOW we will sustain our presence in the severe environment. Yet, NASA estimated that the crew be...
Episode 120: Sustainability: Can Blockchain Ensure Companies Do the Right Thing?
June 11, 2020 20:55 - 48 minutes - 33.6 MBWhile the world is consumed with the current crisis, consumers are still selecting brands into their homes. What brands clear the test and why? A growing buyer value lies the answer to: “is this product produced in a sustainable and ethical fashion?” Sustainable operations are moving from marketing and public relations positioning to being embedded in the product experience. Join this discussion on how new technologies are providing transparency and assurance to consumers re...
Episode 120: Sustainability: Can Blockchain Ensure Companies Do the Right Thing?
June 11, 2020 20:55 - 48 minutes - 33.6 MBWhile the world is consumed with the current crisis, consumers are still selecting brands into their homes. What brands clear the test and why? A growing buyer value lies the answer to: “is this product produced in a sustainable and ethical fashion?” Sustainable operations are moving from marketing and public relations positioning to being embedded in the product experience. Join this discussion on how new technologies are providing transparency and assurance to consumers regarding fair labo...
Episode 119: VIRTUAL MEETUP: Growth in a Downturn
June 11, 2020 20:35 - 48 minutes - 33.7 MBMarket ups and downs happen all the time. Some are industry-specific and some (like what we're seeing now) are general. What can you do as a founder to be resilient during a downturn and use the time as a period of growth? Bio: Paul Orlando has led startup accelerators on three continents. He is Adjunct Professor of Entrepreneurship at the University of Southern California and runs USC’s on-campus Incubator for businesses founded by students, alumni and faculty. Paul advises...
Episode 119: VIRTUAL MEETUP: Growth in a Downturn
June 11, 2020 20:35 - 48 minutes - 33.7 MBMarket ups and downs happen all the time. Some are industry-specific and some (like what we're seeing now) are general. What can you do as a founder to be resilient during a downturn and use the time as a period of growth? Bio: Paul Orlando has led startup accelerators on three continents. He is Adjunct Professor of Entrepreneurship at the University of Southern California and runs USC’s on-campus Incubator for businesses founded by students, alumni and faculty. Paul advises Fortune 500 and ...
Episode 119: Regulatory & Investment Intersections for Healthcare Startups
May 04, 2020 17:10 - 47 minutes - 32.3 MBKwame Ulmer’s talk will discuss what role regulations play in a healthcare startup’s life. He will provide a deep dive into regulatory strategy with an overview of 5 categories that healthcare startups should consider to be prepared for the road ahead. Bio: Kwame Ulmer Kwame Ulmer brings nearly twenty years of experience evaluating medical technologies in the government and serving in senior operating roles at medical device companies. This experience allows him to help companies at all stag...
Episode 119: Regulatory & Investment Intersections for Healthcare Startups
May 04, 2020 17:10 - 47 minutes - 32.3 MBKwame Ulmer’s talk will discuss what role regulations play in a healthcare startup’s life. He will provide a deep dive into regulatory strategy with an overview of 5 categories that healthcare startups should consider to be prepared for the road ahead. Bio: Kwame Ulmer Kwame Ulmer brings nearly twenty years of experience evaluating medical technologies in the government and serving in senior operating roles at medical device companies. This experience allows him to help comp...
Episode 118: How to Maximize Happiness and Engagement When Leading Remote Teams
April 24, 2020 17:40 - 52 minutes - 36.1 MBIt’s uncharted territory for many — having everyone who answers to you in a different location, checking in only by email, text and Zoom. But management principles are the same no matter where your team is, with just a few extra steps needed when your workforce isn’t all under one roof. This talk covers: - Why the happiness of your employees should be your highest priority (hint: because their unhappiness costs you millions) - How to root out and fix the problem of “Accidental Managers” - Co...
Episode 118: How to Maximize Happiness and Engagement When Leading Remote Teams
April 24, 2020 17:40 - 52 minutes - 36.1 MBIt’s uncharted territory for many — having everyone who answers to you in a different location, checking in only by email, text and Zoom. But management principles are the same no matter where your team is, with just a few extra steps needed when your workforce isn’t all under one roof. This talk covers: - Why the happiness of your employees should be your highest priority (hint: because their unhappiness costs you millions) - How to root out and fix the problem of “Accident...
Episode 117: The Obstacle is The Way: How Setbacks Can Set You Up for Success
April 24, 2020 16:50 - 54 minutes - 37.3 MBIt's been said time and again that persistence is key to success, but living that ideology through times of trial is another story. Hear first hand how these Entrepreneurs have navigated the many times their business should have failed, and how they adapted during these moments to become stronger and more successful. Trey and Ashleigh Lockerbie Bio: Trey and Ashleigh Lockerbie were internationally touring musicians, working with the likes of Rihanna, Lady Antebellum, Selena ...
Episode 117: The Obstacle is The Way: How Setbacks Can Set You Up for Success
April 24, 2020 16:50 - 54 minutes - 37.3 MBIt's been said time and again that persistence is key to success, but living that ideology through times of trial is another story. Hear first hand how these Entrepreneurs have navigated the many times their business should have failed, and how they adapted during these moments to become stronger and more successful. Trey and Ashleigh Lockerbie Bio: Trey and Ashleigh Lockerbie were internationally touring musicians, working with the likes of Rihanna, Lady Antebellum, Selena Gomez, and Lenka....
Episode 116: Virtual Meetup-- Life in the Time of Coronavirus: An Update on the Pathogen
April 05, 2020 22:50 - 1 hour - 42.7 MBDuring this rapidly developing pandemic, it is difficult to stay ahead of the information, much less the viral spread. Dr Kimberly Shriner's talk will focus on coronavirus origin, pathophysiology, clinical presentations and a short review of current proposed therapies. It will be directed for both medical and nonmedical audiences. Bio: Kimberly A. Shriner, M.D., F.A.C.P. A native of Pasadena, Dr. Shriner attended John Muir High School, Occidental College and Case Western Sch...
Episode 116: Virtual Meetup-- Life in the Time of Coronavirus: An Update on the Pathogen
April 05, 2020 22:50 - 1 hour - 42.7 MBDuring this rapidly developing pandemic, it is difficult to stay ahead of the information, much less the viral spread. Dr Kimberly Shriner's talk will focus on coronavirus origin, pathophysiology, clinical presentations and a short review of current proposed therapies. It will be directed for both medical and nonmedical audiences. Bio: Kimberly A. Shriner, M.D., F.A.C.P. A native of Pasadena, Dr. Shriner attended John Muir High School, Occidental College and Case Western School of Medicine. ...
Episode 115: Differentiated by Design: Strategy for Early Stage Startups
February 14, 2020 19:38 - 48 minutes - 33.3 MBDesign consistently improves the most profitable companies and products but why do many startups fail to integrate design strategy as they grow. Learn ways to utilize design to build teams, streamline products, connect to users and acquire customers. Bio: Robbie Nock is the Director of Entrepreneurship and Professional Practice at ArtCenter. His background spans media production, new technology and venture development and he is driven to connect design, business and engineering partners to d...
Episode 115: Differentiated by Design: Strategy for Early Stage Startups
February 14, 2020 19:38 - 48 minutes - 33.3 MBDesign consistently improves the most profitable companies and products but why do many startups fail to integrate design strategy as they grow. Learn ways to utilize design to build teams, streamline products, connect to users and acquire customers. Bio: Robbie Nock is the Director of Entrepreneurship and Professional Practice at ArtCenter. His background spans media production, new technology and venture development and he is driven to connect design, business and engineer...
Episode 114: Embark Ventures: Raising Seed Capital and Building MVP for Scientific Founders
February 14, 2020 19:25 - 48 minutes - 33.7 MBYipeng Zhao is a Managing Partner at Embark Ventures, a Los-Angeles based venture capital firm focused on early-stage companies. Embark Ventures particularly interested in Frontier/Deep Tech companies such as cyber-security, AI/ML, Robotics and Data Analytics. Yipeng co-founded Embark Ventures in 2017 where he manages Embark Ventures’ new investments and portfolio companies. Since founded Embark Ventures, Yipeng lead 8 investments and is on the board of directors of multiple ...
Episode 114: Embark Ventures: Raising Seed Capital and Building MVP for Scientific Founders
February 14, 2020 19:25 - 48 minutes - 33.7 MBYipeng Zhao is a Managing Partner at Embark Ventures, a Los-Angeles based venture capital firm focused on early-stage companies. Embark Ventures particularly interested in Frontier/Deep Tech companies such as cyber-security, AI/ML, Robotics and Data Analytics. Yipeng co-founded Embark Ventures in 2017 where he manages Embark Ventures’ new investments and portfolio companies. Since founded Embark Ventures, Yipeng lead 8 investments and is on the board of directors of multiple venture-backed co...
Episode 113: Corporate Ventures vs Corporate Capitals
February 14, 2020 18:55 - 41 minutes - 28.7 MBEvery week, the Friday Coffee Meetup brings together a cross-section of interested innovators (investors, entrepreneurs, programmers, CTO's, VC's, angels, etc) who are eager to more actively engage with other members of our local community at the Cross Campus co-working space in Pasadena. These sessions occur every Friday from 8:15am to 9:30am and are informal. We typically have a short structured presentation on a specific topic or do a deeper dive on a local company. All in...
Episode 113: Corporate Ventures vs Corporate Capitals
February 14, 2020 18:55 - 41 minutes - 28.7 MBEvery week, the Friday Coffee Meetup brings together a cross-section of interested innovators (investors, entrepreneurs, programmers, CTO's, VC's, angels, etc) who are eager to more actively engage with other members of our local community at the Cross Campus co-working space in Pasadena. These sessions occur every Friday from 8:15am to 9:30am and are informal. We typically have a short structured presentation on a specific topic or do a deeper dive on a local company. All interested parties ...
Episode 112: The Impact of AI
January 22, 2020 00:15 - 49 minutes - 34.3 MBArtificial Intelligence has the potential to enhance life in ways that we are just beginning to explore. But along with its advantages comes new challenges for ethical system behavior. We must work together to mitigate the risks associated with AI solutions. Bio: Maria Alvarez As the General Manager of Shared Engineering Services in the AI + Research division at Microsoft, Maria and her team provide services and programs that support Search, Ads, News, Maps, and Microsoft Re...
Episode 112: The Impact of AI
January 22, 2020 00:15 - 49 minutes - 34.3 MBArtificial Intelligence has the potential to enhance life in ways that we are just beginning to explore. But along with its advantages comes new challenges for ethical system behavior. We must work together to mitigate the risks associated with AI solutions. Bio: Maria Alvarez As the General Manager of Shared Engineering Services in the AI + Research division at Microsoft, Maria and her team provide services and programs that support Search, Ads, News, Maps, and Microsoft Research. Maria is ...
Episode 111: Practical Mindfulness: Resolution to Meditation
January 21, 2020 23:10 - 41 minutes - 28.8 MBNew Year’s resolutions aren’t like ordinary goals. In theory they have a far more powerful effect on our psyche because the start of a new year symbolizes new beginnings, a new chapter and a clean slate. Nevertheless, researchers tell us that over 1/2 of us will fail to commit to their New Year resolutions past six months. No sooner have we set our resolutions and announced them on social media, we find ourselves finding reasons to give them up. So why then should meditation...
Episode 111: Practical Mindfulness: Resolution to Meditation
January 21, 2020 23:10 - 41 minutes - 28.8 MBNew Year’s resolutions aren’t like ordinary goals. In theory they have a far more powerful effect on our psyche because the start of a new year symbolizes new beginnings, a new chapter and a clean slate. Nevertheless, researchers tell us that over 1/2 of us will fail to commit to their New Year resolutions past six months. No sooner have we set our resolutions and announced them on social media, we find ourselves finding reasons to give them up. So why then should meditation and mindfulness ...
Episode 110: Commercializing New Technology
January 21, 2020 23:00 - 52 minutes - 36.3 MBWhat does it take to commercialize new technology? Evan Tsang of Leap Biomed, a boutique medical device engineering and manufacturing firm, outlines the challenges entrepreneurs encounter and how to meet those challenges. Bio: Evan Tsang is currently Vice President, Business Development at Leap Biomed. Prior to this, he led engineering and product development teams at General Motors and Beckman Coulter before jumping into the startup world, where he has led multiple product ...
Episode 110: Commercializing New Technology
January 21, 2020 23:00 - 52 minutes - 36.3 MBWhat does it take to commercialize new technology? Evan Tsang of Leap Biomed, a boutique medical device engineering and manufacturing firm, outlines the challenges entrepreneurs encounter and how to meet those challenges. Bio: Evan Tsang is currently Vice President, Business Development at Leap Biomed. Prior to this, he led engineering and product development teams at General Motors and Beckman Coulter before jumping into the startup world, where he has led multiple product development teams...
Episode 109: Concept Modeling Your Disruptive Idea to Perfect It
November 27, 2019 23:02 - 54 minutes - 37.3 MBHow long have you been working on your idea? Or looking for that next disruptive investment? Better still, how do you perfect your skill in doing all that? How do you lock-down your idea, your technology, your business or even your approach to investments? Consider this: the key stems from a very practical understanding how the abstract world (where disruptive innovations come from in the first place) actually works. Amazingly, it is something we were never accurately taught....
Episode 109: Concept Modeling Your Disruptive Idea to Perfect It
November 27, 2019 23:02 - 54 minutes - 37.3 MBHow long have you been working on your idea? Or looking for that next disruptive investment? Better still, how do you perfect your skill in doing all that? How do you lock-down your idea, your technology, your business or even your approach to investments? Consider this: the key stems from a very practical understanding how the abstract world (where disruptive innovations come from in the first place) actually works. Amazingly, it is something we were never accurately taught. Hard to believe ...
Episode 108: From Idea to $1Million Investment
November 27, 2019 23:00 - 47 minutes - 32.4 MBThe story and strategy on how founder Edward Bullard took an idea in his head to a fully working product amongst countless obstacles, through leveraging the product and earning a one million dollar investment. Biography Edward Bullard is a four time entrepreneur, DJ, and film maker. He is the CEO & Founder of Bacpak, a DJ booking app that allows you to book a DJ in 5 minutes, much like Uber. Edward has deep hands-on experience in building digital and brick & mortar ideas wit...
Episode 108: From Idea to $1Million Investment
November 27, 2019 23:00 - 47 minutes - 32.4 MBThe story and strategy on how founder Edward Bullard took an idea in his head to a fully working product amongst countless obstacles, through leveraging the product and earning a one million dollar investment. Biography Edward Bullard is a four time entrepreneur, DJ, and film maker. He is the CEO & Founder of Bacpak, a DJ booking app that allows you to book a DJ in 5 minutes, much like Uber. Edward has deep hands-on experience in building digital and brick & mortar ideas with minimal to no p...
Episode 107: How to Make Your Board Work For Your Startup
November 12, 2019 00:55 - 53 minutes - 36.5 MBBoards are an inevitable part of the startup journey. Your decisions in the early stages of your startup around your cap table and your board structure will persist and have implications throughout the life of your company. Chang Xu will share her experience from sitting on and observing a number of startup boards as well as give advice for how you can set up your board for success. She will dive into topics such as: -- What does a board do? -- What is it useful for and what is it not? -- Wh...
Episode 107: How to Make Your Board Work For Your Startup
November 12, 2019 00:55 - 53 minutes - 36.5 MBBoards are an inevitable part of the startup journey. Your decisions in the early stages of your startup around your cap table and your board structure will persist and have implications throughout the life of your company. Chang Xu will share her experience from sitting on and observing a number of startup boards as well as give advice for how you can set up your board for success. She will dive into topics such as: -- What does a board do? -- What is it useful for and what...
Episode 106: Coachability: What It Is and Why a Founder Should Care
November 01, 2019 23:05 - 48 minutes - 33.1 MBCoachability in its simplest form means that an individual is receptive to feedback and will act to improve their performance in response to constructive criticism. For founders coachability is a critical quality as they are rapidly learning beyond their past experience and the founding team is a key part of an investor’s evaluation of their start-up’s likelihood of success. A coachable founder has a willingness to learn and the ability to change for the better, positively im...
Episode 106: Coachability: What It Is and Why a Founder Should Care
November 01, 2019 23:05 - 48 minutes - 33.1 MBCoachability in its simplest form means that an individual is receptive to feedback and will act to improve their performance in response to constructive criticism. For founders coachability is a critical quality as they are rapidly learning beyond their past experience and the founding team is a key part of an investor’s evaluation of their start-up’s likelihood of success. A coachable founder has a willingness to learn and the ability to change for the better, positively impacting themselve...
Episode 105: Confessions of an Overly Eager Angel Investor !!!
November 01, 2019 22:36 - 1 hour - 41.7 MBStender has been an angel investor for over 25 years and has invested in over 100 startups. While he usually talks about his portfolio strategy and his diligence process, we've asked him to talk about mistakes. While he says his biggest mistakes are picking the wrong horse or the wrong jockey....we've convinced him to talk about the things he's done wrong over the years.
Episode 105: Confessions of an Overly Eager Angel Investor !!!
November 01, 2019 22:36 - 1 hour - 41.7 MBStender has been an angel investor for over 25 years and has invested in over 100 startups. While he usually talks about his portfolio strategy and his diligence process, we've asked him to talk about mistakes. While he says his biggest mistakes are picking the wrong horse or the wrong jockey....we've convinced him to talk about the things he's done wrong over the years.
Episode 104: The Tech Venture World Today
October 20, 2019 01:15 - 1 hour - 42.6 MBBrentt's presentation will briefly discuss the alternative assets returns landscape, focusing on market trends within the venture capital asset class and how those trends have affected the early stage fundraising process. Brentt will suggest strategies that may be valuable to early stage Founders as they navigate the current environment, as well as, highlight common reasons why VC don’t invest and talk to common pitch related issues that Founders should be aware of. Biograph...
Episode 104: The Tech Venture World Today
October 20, 2019 01:15 - 1 hour - 42.6 MBBrentt's presentation will briefly discuss the alternative assets returns landscape, focusing on market trends within the venture capital asset class and how those trends have affected the early stage fundraising process. Brentt will suggest strategies that may be valuable to early stage Founders as they navigate the current environment, as well as, highlight common reasons why VC don’t invest and talk to common pitch related issues that Founders should be aware of. Biography: Brentt Baltimo...
Episode 103: Early-Stage Startups & Investing in Los Angeles
October 12, 2019 00:20 - 49 minutes - 34.1 MBCome learn everything about early-stage startups & investing in Los Angeles. Abha Nath will give a brief history on the growth of the Los Angeles tech and venture capital scene and dive into how it has affected the startup ecosystem to date. She will also go over how venture funds evaluate early-stage business opportunities, share best practices around fundraising conversations, and give advice on getting your company in front of an investor. Bio Abha Nath started her career at the Disney Ac...
Episode 103: Early-Stage Startups & Investing in Los Angeles
October 12, 2019 00:20 - 49 minutes - 34.1 MBCome learn everything about early-stage startups & investing in Los Angeles. Abha Nath will give a brief history on the growth of the Los Angeles tech and venture capital scene and dive into how it has affected the startup ecosystem to date. She will also go over how venture funds evaluate early-stage business opportunities, share best practices around fundraising conversations, and give advice on getting your company in front of an investor. Bio Abha Nath started her career...
Episode 102: Scaling Meaningful Company Culture
October 11, 2019 22:51 - 1 hour - 44.9 MBCo-Founder of ARRIVE Hotels and Restaurants and previously early dude at Facebook, Ezra Callahan has spent most of his professiona life at the intersection of company culture and brand development. Hear his experiences helping to lead Facebook's early efforts at cultivating and scaling its corporate culture and the lessons learned from similar efforts in the hospitality world. Bio Ezra previously served as the sixth employee and first product manager at Facebook. Following h...
Episode 102: Scaling Meaningful Company Culture
October 11, 2019 22:51 - 1 hour - 44.9 MBCo-Founder of ARRIVE Hotels and Restaurants and previously early dude at Facebook, Ezra Callahan has spent most of his professiona life at the intersection of company culture and brand development. Hear his experiences helping to lead Facebook's early efforts at cultivating and scaling its corporate culture and the lessons learned from similar efforts in the hospitality world. Bio Ezra previously served as the sixth employee and first product manager at Facebook. Following his departure from...
Episode 101: Taking Bold Risks to Improve the Hotel Guest Experience
October 02, 2019 21:09 - 43 minutes - 29.9 MBThe key to success in the hospitality industry is creating a memorable and sharable guest experience. Yet for various reasons, hoteliers don’t spend their time on new, innovative guest initiatives. Those who do often find themselves fast-tracked to the top. Bio James Gancos is CEO & Founder of The Guestbook - a rewards and loyalty platform for over 700 independent & boutique brand hotels that utilizes cash back incentives to drive meaningful business results and higher guest engagement. Prio...
Episode 101: Taking Bold Risks to Improve the Hotel Guest Experience
October 02, 2019 21:09 - 43 minutes - 29.9 MBThe key to success in the hospitality industry is creating a memorable and sharable guest experience. Yet for various reasons, hoteliers don’t spend their time on new, innovative guest initiatives. Those who do often find themselves fast-tracked to the top. Bio James Gancos is CEO & Founder of The Guestbook - a rewards and loyalty platform for over 700 independent & boutique brand hotels that utilizes cash back incentives to drive meaningful business results and higher guest...
Episode 100: How VCs think About Early Stage Investing
October 02, 2019 20:05 - 45 minutes - 31 MBCome hear how VCs think about investing in early stage companies, how best to connect with VCs, and when you should think about raising. Maaria Bajwa will also present on the different types of VCs and how to find the investors who are best suited to invest in your idea. Lastly, she'll provide some tactical advice on what entrepreneurs should and shouldn't do when trying to raise capital. Bio Maaria Bajwa is an early stage investor at Sound Ventures, covering everything from...
Episode 100: How VCs think About Early Stage Investing
October 02, 2019 20:05 - 45 minutes - 31 MBCome hear how VCs think about investing in early stage companies, how best to connect with VCs, and when you should think about raising. Maaria Bajwa will also present on the different types of VCs and how to find the investors who are best suited to invest in your idea. Lastly, she'll provide some tactical advice on what entrepreneurs should and shouldn't do when trying to raise capital. Bio Maaria Bajwa is an early stage investor at Sound Ventures, covering everything from crypto and finte...