Chris Langford's guest appearances

Chris Langford

Fifth Wall Podcast

Charlotte Angel Connection

Housing Innovation Alliance's Podcast

Ari Mir

Mike Murphy

Paul Clark

Jonathan Kite

Dan Ariely

Alan Fitzpatrick

Barry Sternlicht

Brian Thomas

Haley Bohon

Meggie Williams

Joe Maxwell

Sarah Smith

Chris Wright

Jamie Hodari

Jim Roberts

OwlTail

Charlotte Angel

Today, we welcome Chris Langford, a Partner at IDEA Fund Partners, to the podcast.  Chris has been active in the Charlotte startup scene since at least 2015 when I joined the Charlotte Angel Fund.  His education events, support of local founders, and availability to the ecosystem at large has been helpful getting the Charlotte startup community to where it is today.In this podcast, we wanted to learn more about Chris and how he ended up being in Venture Capital.  Chris has a great story of the journey he has taken and what he has learned along the way. He shares that information readily with local founders and investors too.Chris now leads the Charlotte office for IDEA Fund partners.  IDEA Fund Partners is one of the oldest and most active early-stage investment firms in the Southeast, their investment philosophy has been honed from years of experience.  They invest in entrepreneurs who are applying technology and business model innovations to industries in the earliest stages of digital disruption with an emphasis on underserved people, places, and stages.Chris did not start out wanting to be in this space though.  After college he spent some time as a financial advisor at T. Rowe Price before going back to the University of Florida to get his MBA. Obtaining his MBA led him to Investment Banking where Chris got an appreciation for companies being acquired.  From the investment banking world, Chris relocated to Charlotte and worked for Lowe’s in New Development and Strategic Development before he eventually founded and led Lowe’s Ventures.  With Lowe’s Ventures, Chris sourced and invested in transformative companies in the housing innovation sector.Chris has been a keynote speaker and panelist for major industry conferences and events.He sits on several Boards.  It is from this experience we discuss what Chris thinks makes a good board and why startups should have them.  Chris shares some success stories of the coolest investments he has made and what makes them amazing.Listen to the podcast and you will understand why Chris is a fanatic about technology and its impact on homes and the housing value chain.On a separate note, we wanted to mention the Charlotte Angel connection was recently listed as one of the Top 40 Angel Investor Podcasts out there (see full list here).  It’s pretty cool given this podcast started out as a way to see if we could help grow the number of Angel Investors in the greater Charlotte market.  Thank you to all our listeners, guests, and friends of the show.  We have really enjoyed it.William Bissett is the owner of and an Investment Advisor Representative of Portus Wealth Advisors, a Registered Investment Adviser. Registration does not imply a certain level of skill or training. Opinions expressed on this program do not necessarily reflect those of Portus Wealth Advisors. The topics discussed and opinions given are not intended to address the specific needs of any listener.  Portus Wealth Advisors does not offer legal or tax advice, listeners are encouraged to discuss their financial needs with the appropriate professional regarding your individual circumstance. Investments described herein may be speculative and may involve a substantial risk of loss. Interests may be offered only to persons who qualify as accredited investors under applicable state and federal regulation or an eligible employee of the management company. There generally is no public market for the Interests. Prospective investors should particularly note that many factors affect performance, including changes in market conditions and interest rates, and other economic, political or financial developments. Past performance is not, and should not be construed as, indicative of future results.

Today, we welcome Chris Langford, a Partner at IDEA Fund Partners, to the podcast.  Chris has been active in the Charlotte startup scene since at least 2015 when I joined the Charlotte Angel Fund.  His education events, support of local founders, and availability to the ecosystem at large has been helpful getting the Charlotte startup community to where it is today. In this podcast, we wanted to learn more about Chris and how he ended up being in Venture Capital.  Chris has a great story of the journey he has taken and what he has learned along the way. He shares that information readily with local founders and investors too. Chris now leads the Charlotte office for IDEA Fund partners.  IDEA Fund Partners is one of the oldest and most active early-stage investment firms in the Southeast, their investment philosophy has been honed from years of experience.  They invest in entrepreneurs who are applying technology and business model innovations to industries in the earliest stages of digital disruption with an emphasis on underserved people, places, and stages. Chris did not start out wanting to be in this space though.  After college he spent some time as a financial advisor at T. Rowe Price before going back to the University of Florida to get his MBA. Obtaining his MBA led him to Investment Banking where Chris got an appreciation for companies being acquired.  From the investment banking world, Chris relocated to Charlotte and worked for Lowe’s in New Development and Strategic Development before he eventually founded and led Lowe’s Ventures.  With Lowe’s Ventures, Chris sourced and invested in transformative companies in the housing innovation sector. Chris has been a keynote speaker and panelist for major industry conferences and events. He sits on several Boards.  It is from this experience we discuss what Chris thinks makes a good board and why startups should have them.  Chris shares some success stories of the coolest investments he has made and what makes them amazing. Listen to the podcast and you will understand why Chris is a fanatic about technology and its impact on homes and the housing value chain. On a separate note, we wanted to mention the Charlotte Angel connection was recently listed as one of the Top 40 Angel Investor Podcasts out there (see full list here).  It’s pretty cool given this podcast started out as a way to see if we could help grow the number of Angel Investors in the greater Charlotte market.  Thank you to all our listeners, guests, and friends of the show.  We have really enjoyed it. William Bissett is the owner of and an Investment Advisor Representative of Portus Wealth Advisors, a Registered Investment Adviser. Registration does not imply a certain level of skill or training. Opinions expressed on this program do not necessarily reflect those of Portus Wealth Advisors. The topics discussed and opinions given are not intended to address the specific needs of any listener.   Portus Wealth Advisors does not offer legal or tax advice, listeners are encouraged to discuss their financial needs with the appropriate professional regarding your individual circumstance.  Investments described herein may be speculative and may involve a substantial risk of loss. Interests may be offered only to persons who qualify as accredited investors under applicable state and federal regulation or an eligible employee of the management company. There generally is no public market for the Interests. Prospective investors should particularly note that many factors affect performance, including changes in market conditions and interest rates, and other economic, political or financial developments. Past performance is not, and should not be construed as, indicative of future results.

Charlotte Angel Connection Episode 114: Chris Langford, Partner with IDEA Fund Partners

Calling All: Homeowners, builders, home financiers, property managers and service providers –this one's for YOU!WHY are homes evolving beyond the traditional mental construct of an asset to "home as a service?" How will the COVID pandemic enhance or stunt this movement?Chris Langford is a Partner at IDEA Fund Partners, a leading early-stage investment firm with offices in Durham and Charlotte, NC. He is the former founder and managing director of Lowe’s Ventures. He has spent the bulk of his career investing in or leading strategy teams across the housing value chain.Find Chris on twitter @clangfordvc and IDEA Fund Partners at @IDEAfund.Many thanks to our partners at the University of Denver for their editing and post-production talents, specifically Lija Miller and Lisette Zamora-Galarza. The University of Denver Franklin L. Burns School of Real Estate and Construction Management, teaches the full life cycle of the built environment. From integrated project leadership skills to a cohesive understanding of the built environment ––experience the only school of its kind!"Upbeat Party" is brought to you by Scott Holmes, songwriter from Free Music Archive. Support the show

Calling All: Homeowners, builders, home financiers, property managers and service providers –this one's for YOU!WHY are homes evolving beyond the traditional mental construct of an asset to "home as a service?" How will the COVID pandemic enhance or stunt this movement?<a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/christopher-langford-87199216/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Chris Langford</a> is a Partner at IDEA Fund Partners, a leading early-stage investment firm with offices in Durham and Charlotte, NC. He is the former founder and managing director of Lowe’s Ventures. He has spent the bulk of his career investing in or leading strategy teams across the housing value chain. Find Chris on twitter <a href="https://twitter.com/clangfordvc" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">@clangfordvc</a> and <a href="http://www.ideafundpartners.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">IDEA Fund Partners</a> at <a href="https://twitter.com/IDEAFund" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">@IDEAfund</a>. Many thanks to our partners at the University of Denver for their editing and post-production talents, specifically Lija Miller and Lisette Zamora-Galarza.  The University of Denver <a href="https://daniels.du.edu/burns-school/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Franklin L. Burns School of Real Estate and Construction Management</a>, teaches the full life cycle of the built environment. From integrated project leadership skills to a cohesive understanding of the built environment ––experience the only school of its kind! "Upbeat Party" is brought to you by Scott Holmes, songwriter from <a href="https://freemusicarchive.org/music/Scott_Holmes/Inspiring__Upbeat_Music/Scott_Holmes_-_Upbeat_Party" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Free Music Archive</a>. <a href="http://www.housinginnovationalliance.com/join-us/" rel="payment nofollow" target="_blank">Support the show</a>

Home as a Service with Chris Langford

Chris Langford from Lowes joins the Fifth Wall Podcast to discuss the genesis of Fifth Wall Ventures, their strategy behind early-stage deals, and the future of commerce. More about Lowes: Lowe’s Companies, Inc. (NYSE: LOW) is a FORTUNE® 50 home improvement company serving more than 17 million customers a week in the United States, Canada and Mexico. With fiscal year 2016 sales of $65.0 billion, Lowe’s and its related businesses operate or service 2,365 home improvement and hardware stores and employ over 290,000 people. Founded in 1946 and based in Mooresville, N.C., Lowe’s supports the communities it serves through programs that focus on K-12 public education and community improvement projects. For more information, visit Lowes.com.

Chris Langford from Lowes joins the Fifth Wall Podcast to discuss the genesis of Fifth Wall Ventures, their strategy behind early-stage deals, and the future of commerce. More about Lowes: Lowe’s Companies, Inc. (NYSE: LOW) is a FORTUNE® 50 home improvement company serving more than 17 million customers a week in the United States, Canada and Mexico. With fiscal year 2016 sales of $65.0 billion, Lowe’s and its related businesses operate or service 2,365 home improvement and hardware stores and employ over 290,000 people. Founded in 1946 and based in Mooresville, N.C., Lowe’s supports the communities it serves through programs that focus on K-12 public education and community improvement projects. For more information, visit <a href="http://Lowes.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Lowes.com</a>.

Chris Langford (Lowes)