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Episode 16: Immigrant entrepreneurs must overcome unique hurdles | Manan Mehta

30:06

Episode 15: Prepare your investor for the conversation | Paul Arnold

17:07

Episode 14: Tell the story of "why" to excite investors | Shruti Gandhi

22:20

Episode 13: Meet a rare black VC | Fred Groce

28:59

Episode 12: Ethos to keep pushing things forward is a rare quality | Ravi Belani

26:41

Episode 11: Startups in underdog cities are looking for good investors | Pat Matthews

23:46

Episode 17: Limited partners influence change from the top | Lo Toney

In this episode of The Sure Shot Entrepreneur, Lo Toney, founding managing partner of Plexo Capital, discusses the impact of diversity in venture capital and his journey from GV to establishing Plexo Capital. He elaborates on the importance of limited partners and diversity within the ecosystem, and shares insights from his experience working with emerging venture capital funds and early-stage startups. Lo also highlights his commitment to supporting HBCUs and fostering leadership among Black and Latinx communities. Don't miss his inspiring journey and the innovative model driving change in VC.
Chapters
00:00 - Intro
01:05 - Guest Introduction: Lo Toney of Plexo Capital
01:50 - Diversity in Venture Capital
02:22 - Lo Toney's Background and Career Path
03:49 - The Genesis of Plexo Capital
05:45 - Challenges and Opportunities in Venture Capital
07:44 - The Importance of Diversity and Inclusion
09:59 - Plexo Capital's Unique Model and Strategy
14:56 - Supporting Emerging Managers and Entrepreneurs
30:48 - Community Leadership and HBCUs
34:23 - Conclusion and Final Thoughts
34:51 - Outro

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Episode 16: Immigrant entrepreneurs must overcome unique hurdles | Manan Mehta

30:06

Episode 16: Immigrant entrepreneurs must overcome unique hurdles | Manan Mehta

14 ชั่วโมงที่ผ่านมา

In this episode of The Sure Shot Entrepreneur, Manan Mehta, Founding Partner of Unshackled Ventures, shares his journey from investment banking to co-founding a venture capital firm focused on immigrant entrepreneurs in Silicon Valley. Manan discusses the unique challenges immigrant entrepreneurs face and how Unshackled Ventures helps overcome barriers such as visa issues and lack of networks. ...

Episode 15: Prepare your investor for the conversation | Paul Arnold

17:07

Episode 15: Prepare your investor for the conversation | Paul Arnold

21 ชั่วโมงที่ผ่านมา

In this episode of The SureShot Entrepreneur, Paul Arnold, founding partner at SwitchVC, shares his unique data-driven approach to seed stage venture investing. Paul discusses his background, from growing up in Wyoming to his transition from lawyer to venture capitalist. He delves into his philosophy of combining predictive analytics with human intuition to identify promising startups. Paul als...

Episode 14: Tell the story of "why" to excite investors | Shruti Gandhi

22:20

Episode 14: Tell the story of "why" to excite investors | Shruti Gandhi

วันที่ผ่านมา

In this episode of The SureShot Entrepreneur, Shruti Gandhi, founder and managing partner at Array Ventures, delves into her unique investment philosophy focusing on enterprise early-stage companies. Shruti shares her journey from being an engineer to an entrepreneur and finally a venture capitalist. She highlights the importance of compelling storytelling for founders, the criteria for investm...

Episode 13: Meet a rare black VC | Fred Groce

28:59

Episode 13: Meet a rare black VC | Fred Groce

มุมมอง 2วันที่ผ่านมา

In this episode of The Sure Shot Entrepreneur, Fred Groce from Storm Ventures delves into his journey in venture capital, shaped by his dynamic upbringing and unique experiences. A co-founder of BlackVC, Fred discusses the importance of mentorship, finding the right entrepreneurs, and enhancing diversity in the VC ecosystem. Listen as he shares insights on building rapport, identifying product/...

Episode 12: Ethos to keep pushing things forward is a rare quality | Ravi Belani

26:41

Episode 12: Ethos to keep pushing things forward is a rare quality | Ravi Belani

มุมมอง 4วันที่ผ่านมา

In this episode of The Sure Shot Entrepreneur, Ravi Belani, Managing Director at Alchemist Accelerator, shares insights into his journey from venture capital to running a top startup accelerator focused on enterprise startups. Ravi discusses the unique value proposition of Alchemist, emphasizing the importance of community, mentorship, and long-term support for founders. He also touches on the ...

Episode 11: Startups in underdog cities are looking for good investors | Pat Matthews

23:46

Episode 11: Startups in underdog cities are looking for good investors | Pat Matthews

มุมมอง 1วันที่ผ่านมา

In this episode of The Sure Shot Entrepreneur, Pat Matthews, founder and CEO of Active Capital, shares his extensive journey from starting a dot com startup in 1999 to leading seed round investments for B2B SaaS companies outside of Silicon Valley. He emphasizes the importance of building strong relationships with founders, focusing on 'underdog' cities, and how his entrepreneurial background i...

Episode 10: Design a process to avoid investment biases | Kamal Hassan

29:35

Episode 10: Design a process to avoid investment biases | Kamal Hassan

มุมมอง 114 วันที่ผ่านมา

In this episode of The Sure Shot Entrepreneur, Kamal Hassan, co-founder of Loyal VC, shares his journey from being an entrepreneur to running a global venture capital fund. Kamal discuss how Loyal VC's innovative investment approach addresses biases in venture capital, ensures fair play among startups, and fosters strong relationships with founders. Kamal also explains their unique sourcing met...

Episode 9: Build solutions for a large future market | Ian Roundtree

24:15

Episode 9: Build solutions for a large future market | Ian Roundtree

มุมมอง 214 วันที่ผ่านมา

In this episode of The Sure Shot Entrepreneur, Gopi Rangan interviews Ian Roundtree, founder of Cantos VC, an early-stage venture capital firm focused on frontier technologies. Ian shares insights on his entry into venture capital through FinTech, lessons learned from investing in frontier technologies, and the criteria he uses to evaluate early-stage startups. He also discusses the importance ...

Episode 8: Entrepreneurship liberates you to solve impactful problems | Naeem Zafar

22:52

Episode 8: Entrepreneurship liberates you to solve impactful problems | Naeem Zafar

มุมมอง 214 วันที่ผ่านมา

In this episode of The Sure Shot Entrepreneur, Gopi Rangan sits down with Naeem Zafar, a seasoned entrepreneur with decades of experience in building and scaling startups. Naeem shares valuable insights on entrepreneurship, leadership, hiring talent, and the challenges of building a business. Whether you're starting out or scaling up, this conversation will provide you with real-world lessons a...

Episode 7: Increase diversity in entrepreneurship, now | Miriam Rivera

27:40

Episode 7: Increase diversity in entrepreneurship, now | Miriam Rivera

14 วันที่ผ่านมา

In this episode of The Sure Shot Entrepreneur, Gopi Rangan sits down with Miriam Rivera, co-founder and CEO of Ulu Ventures, to discuss her journey in venture capital and the intentional approach her firm takes to investing. Miriam shares insights on evaluating companies like SoFi, navigating team dynamics, and using market mapping to make data-driven decisions. She also highlights how Ulu Vent...

Episode 6: Devotion to your business will convince skeptics | Rajeev Madhavan

28:00

Episode 6: Devotion to your business will convince skeptics | Rajeev Madhavan

มุมมอง 114 วันที่ผ่านมา

In this episode of The Sure Shot Entrepreneur, Rajeev Madhavan, a seasoned entrepreneur and now a venture capital investor, shares his incredible journey from founding startups to supporting ambitious founders. 🌟 Rajeev dives into the highs and lows of his career, from leading Magma Design Automation to its IPO to becoming a full-time investor. He opens up about his investment philosophy, the i...

Episode 5: Be bold, compete against incumbents | Rick Zullo

26:35

Episode 5: Be bold, compete against incumbents | Rick Zullo

มุมมอง 821 วันที่ผ่านมา

In this captivating episode of The Sure Shot Entrepreneur, host Gopi Rangan sits down with Rick Zullo, the co-founder and general partner at Equal Ventures. Rick opens up about his distinct investment philosophy, focusing on untapped industry opportunities, and about the vital traits he seeks in seed-stage startup entrepreneurs. Learn about Rick's fascinating career journey, from consulting in ...

Episode 4: Modernize financial infrastructure to democratize prosperity | Kat Utecht

28:43

Episode 4: Modernize financial infrastructure to democratize prosperity | Kat Utecht

มุมมอง 121 วันที่ผ่านมา

In this episode of The Sure Shot Entrepreneur, Kat Utecht, Managing Partner at Core Innovation Capital, discusses her journey into venture capital, the mission to serve everyday Americans through financial services and insurance technology, and the firm's focus on mercenary returns via mission-driven investments. Kat shares insights into how Core makes investment decisions, offers an example of...

Episode 3: Future of healthcare needs more empathy and technology | Scott Barclay

30:58

Episode 3: Future of healthcare needs more empathy and technology | Scott Barclay

21 วันที่ผ่านมา

In this episode of The Sure Shot Entrepreneur, Scott Barclay, General Partner at DCVC, shares his deep insights into venture capital and what it takes to build transformational startups in complex industries like healthcare. Scott reveals his hypothesis-driven investment approach and why he prioritizes a blend of deep technical expertise, empathy for the user, and a clear path to market fit in ...