Nathaniel Harding: The Evolution of Oklahoma's Industry and the Rise of Cortado Ventures | Episode 4

The discussion in this podcast episode centers around the geographical location of Oklahoma and how it is categorized within the US. The term "mid-continent" is used to describe the region, which has a significant presence in the oil and gas industry. Nathaniel Harding emphasizes the importance of recognizing the uniqueness of the mid-continent as a market and how Cortado Ventures leverages their experience and expertise in the region to make strategic investments.

🕒 Time stamps -
03:22 Oklahoma is considered part of the mid-continent region due to its unique characteristics and the dominance of the oil and gas industry.
10:26 Venture capital scene in Oklahoma is developing.
10:57 Massive growth in venture capital.
20:34 Building local businesses attracts investors.
23:06 Military mindset benefits startups.
27:32 Decline of business plans in startups.
34:46 VC industry is relationship-driven.

🔗 Nathaniel's links -
LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/nathanielharding
Twitter/X - https://twitter.com/nat_harding
Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/nat_harding/
Web - https://www.cortado.ventures