Demo Day Podcast
Demo Day is the podcast for founders, venture capitalists, and anyone who wants to learn more about the top accelerator, incubator, and VC programs across the country. Come hear the top venture capitalists and founders in the game discuss what it takes to go from seed to exit.
Episodes
105 episodes
Marlon Nichols on Valuable Advice for Aspiring VCs, MaC Venture Capital
Marlon Nichols gives top tips for people who want to become a venture capitalist and describes what a cultural investing thesis means for MaC Venture Capital. Guests - Marlon NicholsWebsite -
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Season 4
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Episode 16
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56:27
Derek Norton on Passionate Founders and The People Business, Watertower Ventures
Derek Norton shares advice on working with your friends, the truth about transitioning from entrepreneurship to venture capital, and the necessity of in-person events in the startup and VC ecosystem.Guests - Derek NortonWebsi...
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Season 4
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Episode 15
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52:19
Peter Lee on The Reality of Investing in Hard Tech, Embark Ventures
Peter Lee shares his journey between startups and consulting, before landing in venture capital. He also discusses the true value proposition of robotics companies and the reality in investing in hard technology.Guests - Peter LeeWe...
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Season 4
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Episode 14
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1:06:15
Brian Lee on His Unique Entrepreneurial Experiences, BAM Ventures
Brian Lee shares the incredible stories of how LegalZoom, ShoeDazzle, Arena Club, and The Honest Company came to fruition. He also describes his transition into venture capital and the types of founders that VCs want to invest in.
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Season 4
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Episode 13
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1:03:55
Alejandro Guerrero on Optionality and Delusional Founders, Act One Ventures
Alejandro Guerrero shares excellent advice for first generations, the differences between sober and delusional founders, and why checks are the least valuable asset coming from a VC.Guest - Alejandro GuerreroWebsite -
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Season 4
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Episode 12
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1:04:44
Will Schmitt on Leading versus Co-Investing Strategies, Miroma Ventures
Will Schmitt reveals valuable advice to aspiring VCs, the key differences in leading vs. co-investing, and what VCs seek and don’t seek in a startup founder. Guest - Will SchmittWebsite - https:...
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Season 4
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Episode 11
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53:27
Ben Savage on Investing in People, Clocktower Technology Ventures
Ben Savage shares the importance of investing in human capital, the concept of athleticism versus skill, and top tips on interviewing startup founders. Guest - Ben SavageWebsite -
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Season 4
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Episode 10
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1:02:25
Paul Bricault on Startup Advice and Trusting Your Gut, Amplify.LA
Paul shares useful advice on the culture needed to grow a startup, the importance of learning from other companies' mistakes, and the value in trusting your gut as a venture capitalist. Guests - Paul BricaultWebsite -
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Season 4
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Episode 9
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1:02:25
Carlos Alonso Torras on Startup Founder Green Flags, Fintech Collective
Carlos shares his top advice to people just starting their careers, advice on hiring/firing within a company, and the essential green flags in startup founders. Guests - Carlos Alonso TorrasWebsite -
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15:20
Carlos Alonso Torras on Entrepreneurial Culture & Hiring and Firing, Fintech Collective
Carlos reveals the differences of entrepreneurial culture between the US and Latin America, gives crucial advice on hiring and firing within a startup, and shares traits that startup founders need when seeking VC funding. Guests - C...
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Season 4
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Episode 8
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53:18
Brett Brewer on the Three Golden Rules of Business, Crosscut Ventures
Brett Brewer shares in detail his three golden rules of business and entrepreneurship.Guests - Brett BrewerWebsite - https://crosscut.vc/team/
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18:50
Brett Brewer on Myspace and Crosscut Ventures
Brett Brewer reveals what made Myspace so successful in the first couple weeks of its launch and how the birth of Crosscut Ventures came to be. Guests - Brett BrewerWebsite -
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21:20
Brett Brewer on the Dot-Com Gold Rush and The Dot-Com Crash, Crosscut Ventures
Brett Brewer shares what life was like during the dot-com gold rush in ‘93 and the dot-com crash in the late ‘90s.Guests - Brett BrewerWebsite - ht...
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22:41
Brett Brewer on Myspace and the Three Golden Rules of Business, Crosscut Ventures
Brett Brewer reminisces about the unexpected early success of Myspace and shares his three golden rules of business. Guests - Brett BrewerWebsite -
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Season 4
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Episode 7
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1:06:24
Anna Barber on Hustle Culture & The Metaverse, M13
Anna Barber shares her thoughts on the increasing need for self-care in a world that glorifies hustle culture. She also discusses the future of work through the metaverse and what companies M13 is currently investing in. Guests - An...
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9:54
Anna Barber on Startups Evolving in a Post-Pandemic Society, M13
Anna reveals two startups that excelled in the turbulence of COVID and what traits founders need to be successful and gain VC funding.Guests - Anna BarberWebsite -
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19:47
Anna Barber on Top Advice For VCs and VC Firms, M13
Anna analyzes the best qualities of Techstars and M13 and differentiates pre-seed, seed, and Series A investments.Guests - Anna BarberWebsite -
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16:53
Anna Barber on Post-Pandemic Evolution + Mental Health and Hustle Culture, M13
Anna shares the essential traits needed in a startup founder, key differences in pre-seed, seed, and Series A investments, and the correlation between mental health and hustle culture. Guests - Anna BarberWebsite -
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Season 4
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Episode 6
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55:17
Mark Mullen on Bonfire Ventures and Investment Strategies, Bonfire Ventures
Mark Mullen shares the origin stories of Mull Capital, Double M Partners, and Bonfire Ventures as well as investment strategies for a successful venture fund. Guests - Mark MullenWebsite -
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30:57
Mark Mullen on Forming Relationships With Founders, Bonfire Ventures
Mark Mullen discusses how to form and maintain a connection with startup founders. Guests - Mark MullenWebsite - https://www.bonfirevc.com/team1
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15:12
Mark Mullen on The Bill Daniels Story, Bonfire Ventures
Mark Mullen chats about how he got his first investment banking job with Bill Daniels, the “father of cable television.”Guests - Mark MullenWebsite - https://www.bonfirevc.com/team1
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17:10
Mark Mullen on Life Before Venture Capitalism, Bonfire Ventures
Mark Mullen shares his experiences growing up with two entrepreneurial parents and how that influenced him into the venture capitalist he is today. Guests - Mark MullenWebsite - ...
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19:18
Mark Mullen on Founder Relationships and Investment Strategies, Bonfire Ventures
Mark Mullen shares how to form and maintain a strong relationship with startup founders and the origin story of Bonfire Ventures. Guests - Mark MullenWebsite - https://www...
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Season 4
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Episode 5
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1:21:01
Eva Ho on Valuable VC Partnerships and Investing In The Mainstream, Fika Ventures
Eva Ho shares the attitude one needs to succeed in VC, the key foundation essential to a valuable VC partnership, and the core principles of a high quality investment.Guests - Eva HoWebsite -
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Season 4
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Episode 4
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1:02:26