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

Nick Moran | Angel Investor | Startup Advisor | Venture Capitalist

  • 43 minutes 50 seconds
    Replay - Why Healthcare is Broken and How to Fix it, A Future Path Forward Where Doctors are Architects not Providers, and How the Employer-Sponsored Healthcare System is Designed to Fail Us (Adrian Aoun)

    In this special replay episode Adrian Aoun of Forward joins Nick to discuss Why Healthcare is Broken and How to Fix it, A Future Path Forward Where Doctors are Architects not Providers, and How the Employer-Sponsored Healthcare System is Designed to Fail Us. In this episode we cover:

    • AI, Startups, and Entrepreneurship With Google Executives Larry Page and Sergey Brin
    • Democratizing Healthcare Through AI-Powered Pods
    • Healthcare Innovation and Technology Adoption
    • Assessing Talent and Building Teams in Person Vs. Remote
    • Healthcare System Flaws and Potential Solutions
    • Improving Healthcare with AI and Remote Monitoring

    Guest Links:

    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.

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    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!

    23 December 2024, 9:00 am
  • 9 minutes 12 seconds
    Investor Stories 379: Key Advice (Bhattacharyya, Heitzmann, von Tobel)

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

    • Ambar Bhattacharyya
    • Rick Heitzmann
    • Alexa von Tobel

    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.

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    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!

    19 December 2024, 9:00 am
  • 52 minutes 37 seconds
    464. Hyper-Concentration, Identifying $4B Weee! At Seed, How to Invest in Deals that Have No Competition, and How to Spot Consumer Trends Before They’re Obvious (Han Shen)

    Han Shen of iFly.vc joins Nick to discuss Hyper-Concentration, Identifying $4B Weee! At Seed, How to Invest in Deals that Have No Competition, and How to Spot Consumer Trends Before They’re Obvious. In this episode we cover:

    • The Role of Customer Insights in Investment Decisions
    • Han Shen's Investment Strategy and Focus on U.S. Market
    • Investment Themes and Portfolio Construction
    • Investment in We and Lessons Learned from China
    • Founder Insights and Growth Potential
    • Investment Framework and Underwriting
    • Common Reasons for Company Failure
    • Recommendations and Final Thoughts

    Guest Links:

    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!

    16 December 2024, 9:00 am
  • 6 minutes 40 seconds
    Investor Stories 378: Visionary Founders (Felesky, Droesch, Inkinen)

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

    • Adam Felesky
    • Mike Droesch
    • Sami Inkinen

    We asked guests to discuss the most visionary founder that they've worked with and what makes them so special.

    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!

    12 December 2024, 9:00 am
  • 53 minutes 49 seconds
    463. Lessons from Larry Page, Why Subscriptions Won’t Work in the Era of AI, How Enterprises Will Adopt AI, and the 3 Keys to Building Great Products (Manish Patel)

    Manish Patel of Nava Ventures joins Nick to discuss Lessons from Larry Page, Why Subscriptions Won’t Work in the Era of AI, How Enterprises Will Adopt AI, and the 3 Keys to Building Great Products. In this episode we cover:

    • Challenges and Lessons at Google
    • The Evolution of AI and Advertising
    • Nava Ventures' Thesis and Investment Strategy
    • Investing in AI and Enterprise Sales
    • Lessons from Scopely's Success
    • The Importance of Human Needs in Product Design

    Guest Links:

    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!

    9 December 2024, 9:00 am
  • 5 minutes 54 seconds
    Investor Stories 377: Best LP Question (Nozad, Joaquin, Heitzmann)

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

    • Pejman Nozad
    • James Joaquin
    • Rick Heitzmann

    We asked guests to share the best question they've ever been asked by an allocator.

    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!

    5 December 2024, 9:00 am
  • 40 minutes 38 seconds
    462. The Founder and CEO of G2 on AI’s Impact on Enterprise SaaS, How to Embrace the Climb, and Insights on Managing Through Crisis (Godard Abel)

    Godard Abel of G2 joins Nick to discuss The Founder and CEO of G2 on AI’s Impact on Enterprise SaaS, How to Embrace the Climb, and Insights on Managing Through Crisis. In this episode we cover:

    • Founding G2 and Market Challenges
    • Metrics and Marketplace Growth
    • Investor Insights and Data Utilization
    • Founder Mode and Leadership
    • Building Strong Support Systems
    • Embracing AI and Innovation

    Guest Links:

    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!

    2 December 2024, 9:00 am
  • 8 minutes 6 seconds
    Investor Stories 376: Lessons Learned (Bhattacharyya, Droesch, Inkinen)

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

    • Ambar Bhattacharyya
    • Mike Droesch
    • Sami Inkinen

    We asked guests to tell the most important lesson they've learned in their 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!

    28 November 2024, 9:00 am
  • 40 minutes 29 seconds
    461. The Energy Transformation, Challenges with Transmission and Distribution, Nuclear vs. Renewables, and Why Unreasonable Hospitality is Necessary in VC (Kevin Stevens)

    Kevin Stevens of Energize Capital joins Nick to discuss The Energy Transformation, Challenges with Transmission and Distribution, Nuclear vs. Renewables, and Why Unreasonable Hospitality is Necessary in VC. In this episode we cover:

    • Challenges in Energy Distribution and Storage
    • The Role of Batteries and Other Energy Storage Solutions
    • Data Centers and Energy Consumption
    • Nuclear Energy and Its Role in the Energy Transition
    • Financing Challenges and Strategies for Energy and Climate Companies
    • The Importance of Intellectual Humility and Debate in Investing
    • Future of AI and Defensibility in Energy Software
    • Evaluating Revenue Quality and Key Metrics for Success

    Guest Links:

    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!

    25 November 2024, 9:00 am
  • 6 minutes 23 seconds
    Investor Stories 375: Why I Passed (Heitzmann, Von Tobel, Felesky)

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

    • Rick Heitzmann
    • Alexa Von Tobel
    • Adam Felesky

    Each investor highlights a situation where they decided not to invest, why they passed, and how it played out.

    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!

    21 November 2024, 9:00 am
  • 45 minutes 58 seconds
    460. Why Culture is King, The Role of “Founder Mode” in Building Iconic Companies, Lessons From 25 Years in the Business, and How to Make Tech a Force Multiplier Within a VC Firm (Mathias Schilling)

    Mathias Schilling of Headline joins Nick to discuss Why Culture is King, The Role of “Founder Mode” in Building Iconic Companies, Lessons From 25 Years in the Business, and How to Make Tech a Force Multiplier Within a VC Firm. In this episode we cover:

    • Evolution of the Venture Capital Industry
    • Headline's Winning Strategy
    • Global Presence and Investment Approach
    • Navigating Market Cycles and Founder Mode
    • Capital Efficiencies and AI's Impact
    • Succession Planning and Leadership
    • Future of AI and Regulation

    Guest Links:

    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!

    18 November 2024, 9:00 am
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