Episode 44: Investing in the Future of B2B Technology with Jeffrey Silverman

Jeffrey Silverman is Co-Founder and Managing Partner at Laconia Capital Group, a venture capital firm that invests in B2B startups at a seed-stage level. Laconia is sector agnostic, but they focus specifically on startups that are building technology to replace analog workflows.

In this episode, Jeffrey talks about how he first stumbled into his venture fund and why he decided to invest exclusively in early-stage startups. He also provides insight into his process for determining which startups to invest in and compares the startup pitching process with going on a first date.

Tune in to hear Jeffrey dish on what his day-to-day as managing partner at a VC firm is like. He shares his take on trends he sees taking off in the startup space in the future, and explains why being able to handle rejection is a crucial skill that can lead to great outcomes.

You can reach Jeffrey at [email protected] or find him on LinkedIn or Twitter - let him know you found him through the Startup Happy Hour podcast. And don’t forget to check out Laconia Capital Group at the link below!

Laconia Capital Group: https://www.laconiacapitalgroup.com/

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