The Full Ratchet (TFR): Venture Capital and Startup Investing Demystified

By: Nick Moran | Angel Investor | Startup Advisor | Venture Capitalist
  • Summary

  • The podcast dedicated to demystifying Venture Capital. Nick Moran and Nate Pierotti interview VC's & Startup Founders and on how they build great technology startups.
    2022
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Episodes
  • 459. Investing in "N-of-1" Companies, Focusing on Category Creators, How to Invest in AI While it’s at Peak Hype, and Using Recruiting as a Key Differentiator (Rusty Ralston and Jay Patil)
    Nov 11 2024

    Rusty Ralston and Jay Patil of Swell VC joins Nick to discuss Investing in "N-of-1" Companies, Focusing on Category Creators, How to Invest in AI While it’s at Peak Hype, and Using Recruiting as a Key Differentiator. In this episode we cover:

    • Assessing Category Creation and Founder Caliber
    • Sector Potential and Investment Strategy
    • Syndicate Structure and Fund Size
    • Talent Model and Sync Playbook
    • Market Conditions and Future Outlook
    • Investing in AI and Navigating Hype
    • Defensibility in AI and Future Investments

    Guest Links:

    • Rusty’s LinkedIn
    • Rusty’s X
    • Jay’s X
    • Jay’s LinkedIn
    • Swell’s LinkedIn
    • Swell’s Website

    The host of The Full Ratchet is Nick Moran of New Stack Ventures, a venture capital firm committed to investing in founders outside of the Bay Area.

    Want to keep up to date with The Full Ratchet? Follow us on social.

    You can learn more about New Stack Ventures by visiting our LinkedIn and Twitter.

    Are you a founder looking for your next investor? Visit our free tool VC-Rank and we’ll send a list of potential investors right to your inbox!

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    38 mins
  • Investor Stories 373: Key Advice (Holloway, Felesky, Droesch)
    Nov 7 2024

    On this special segment of The Full Ratchet, the following Investors are featured:

    • Katelin Holloway
    • Adam Felesky
    • Mike Droesch

    We asked guests for the most important piece of advice that they'd share with folks early in their venture career.

    The host of The Full Ratchet is Nick Moran of New Stack Ventures, a venture capital firm committed to investing in founders outside of the Bay Area.

    Want to keep up to date with The Full Ratchet? Follow us on social.

    You can learn more about New Stack Ventures by visiting our LinkedIn and Twitter.

    Are you a founder looking for your next investor? Visit our free tool VC-Rank and we’ll send a list of potential investors right to your inbox!

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    7 mins
  • 458. Lessons from Top Allocators, David Swensen’s Principles for Investment, Insights on Private Equity Deals, and What Strategies are Timeless vs. Fleeting (Ted Seides)
    Nov 4 2024

    Ted Seides of Capital Allocators joins Nick to discuss Lessons from Top Allocators, David Swensen’s Principles for Investment, Insights on Private Equity Deals, and What Strategies are Timeless vs. Fleeting. In this episode we cover:

    • Evolution of Private Equity and Its Role in the Economy
    • Challenges and Opportunities in the Private Equity Industry
    • Impact of David Swensen and His Philosophy
    • Key Insights on Allocation and Alignment
    • Team Structure and Decision-Making in Private Equity
    • Innovative Models and Persistence in Private Equity
    • Insights on Allocation of Time and Resources

    Guest Links:

    • Ted’s LinkedIn
    • Ted’s Twitter/X
    • Capital Allocator’s LinkedIn
    • Ted’s podcast/Company Website
    • Ted's book: Private Equity Deals

    The host of The Full Ratchet is Nick Moran of New Stack Ventures, a venture capital firm committed to investing in founders outside of the Bay Area.

    Want to keep up to date with The Full Ratchet? Follow us on social.

    You can learn more about New Stack Ventures by visiting our LinkedIn and Twitter.

    Are you a founder looking for your next investor? Visit our free tool VC-Rank and we’ll send a list of potential investors right to your inbox!

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    47 mins

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