In today's episode Jon and Peter talk about the effect of VC Collective on VC Landscape What is a VC collective? Examples: Curql Collective - Met Nick Evens at Fintech MeetUp $90 million in capital deployed Reach over 100 Credit Unions, Credit Union Service Organizations, and League limited partners   Black Dragon Capital with Benson Porter &amp; Louis Hernandez Jr. $80M USD assets under current management Partners come from - Former CEO of Credit Union National Association Former CEO of Boeing Employees’ Credit Union Black Dragon is launching a credit union and CUSO (credit union service organization - credit union owned) LP fund….a credit union LP fund   Chase and Wells Fargo have their own venture arms. How are collectives formed by smaller banks and credit unions changing the VC space?   If VC Collectives have strong ties, how does this affect traditional VCs? Is co-investing between traditional VCs and collectives important? What industries are forming their own VC Collectives? Sources https://www.curql.com/ https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/black-dragon-capital-names-benson-porter-former-ceo-of-becu-and-first-tech-credit-union-as-executive-advisor-to-focus-on-technology-investing-that-benefits-credit-unions-301750829.html https://www.americanbanker.com/list/6-venture-funds-connecting-banks-and-credit-unions-with-fintechs   Whats is your take?  We read and respond to all of our comments and messages on Instagram, and LinkedIn. Come find us and join the conversation.Follow Peter HarrisTwitter: https://twitter.com/thevcstudentLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/peterharris1Instagram: https://instagram.com/shodanpeteYoutube: https://youtu.be/Hy9DsuFzTH4Follow Jon BradshawLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mrbradshaw/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mrjonbradshaw/

In today's episode Jon and Peter talk about the effect of VC Collective on VC Landscape<ul> <li>What is a VC collective?</li> <li>Examples:<ul> <li>Curql Collective - Met Nick Evens at Fintech MeetUp<ul> <li>$90 million in capital deployed</li> <li>Reach over 100 Credit Unions, Credit Union Service Organizations, and League limited partners</li> </ul> </li> <li>Black Dragon Capital with Benson Porter &amp; Louis Hernandez Jr.<ul> <li>$80M USD assets under current management</li> <li>Partners come from -</li> <li>Former CEO of Credit Union National Association</li> <li>Former CEO of Boeing Employees’ Credit Union</li> <li>Black Dragon is launching a credit union and CUSO (credit union service organization - credit union owned) LP fund….a credit union LP fund</li> </ul> </li> <li>Chase and Wells Fargo have their own venture arms. How are collectives formed by smaller banks and credit unions changing the VC space?</li> </ul> </li> <li>If VC Collectives have strong ties, how does this affect traditional VCs?</li> <li>Is co-investing between traditional VCs and collectives important?</li> <li>What industries are forming their own VC Collectives?</li> <li>Sources<ul> <li><a href="https://www.curql.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.curql.com/</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/black-dragon-capital-names-benson-porter-former-ceo-of-becu-and-first-tech-credit-union-as-executive-advisor-to-focus-on-technology-investing-that-benefits-credit-unions-301750829.html" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/black-dragon-capital-names-benson-porter-former-ceo-of-becu-and-first-tech-credit-union-as-executive-advisor-to-focus-on-technology-investing-that-benefits-credit-unions-301750829.html</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.americanbanker.com/list/6-venture-funds-connecting-banks-and-credit-unions-with-fintechs" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.americanbanker.com/list/6-venture-funds-connecting-banks-and-credit-unions-with-fintechs</a></li> </ul> </li> </ul>Whats is your take?  We read and respond to all of our comments and messages on Instagram, and LinkedIn. Come find us and join the conversation.Follow Peter HarrisTwitter: <a href="https://twitter.com/thevcstudent" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://twitter.com/thevcstudent</a>LinkedIn: <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/peterharris1" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.linkedin.com/in/peterharris1</a>Instagram: <a href="https://instagram.com/shodanpete" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://instagram.com/shodanpet</a>eYoutube: <a href="https://youtu.be/Hy9DsuFzTH4" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://youtu.be/Hy9DsuFzTH4</a> Follow Jon BradshawLinkedIn: <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/company/university-growth-fund/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.linkedin.com/in/mrbradshaw/</a>Instagram: <a href="https://instagram.com/ugrowthfund" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.instagram.com/mrjonbradshaw/</a>

Decoding VC Collective: Impact on VC Landscape

In today's episode Jon and Peter talk about what the current downturn of Tiger Global  Early March it came out that Tiger global investment portfolio *Venture portfolio* is down 33% Even before that Tiger Global has become a laughing stock, or the poster child of venture excess Did they make a mistake? Are they in trouble? Stripe’s recent $6.5B investment marks them down 50% What is Tiger Global? An investment firm focused on “public and private companies in the global Internet, software, consumer, and financial technology industries.” $58B under management (September 2022)   What is their unique approach? Known for being extremely aggressive “Annoint” winners by dumping cash on the market leader   What are their popular investments? Coinbase Facebook Flipkart LinkedIn Spotify Stripe   Peter, why did you want to cover this? Sources https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tiger_Global_Management https://www.tigerglobal.com/   Whats is your take?  We read and respond to all of our comments and messages on Instagram, LinkedIn. Come find us and join the conversation.Follow Peter HarrisTwitter: https://twitter.com/thevcstudentLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/peterharris1Instagram: https://instagram.com/shodanpeteYoutube: https://youtu.be/Hy9DsuFzTH4Follow Jon BradshawLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mrbradshaw/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mrjonbradshaw/

In today's episode Jon and Peter talk about what the current downturn of Tiger Global <ul> <li>Early March it came out that Tiger global investment portfolio *Venture portfolio* is down 33%</li> <li>Even before that Tiger Global has become a laughing stock, or the poster child of venture excess</li> <li>Did they make a mistake? Are they in trouble? Stripe’s recent $6.5B investment marks them down 50%</li> <li>What is Tiger Global?<ul> <li>An investment firm focused on “public and private companies in the global Internet, software, consumer, and financial technology industries.”</li> <li>$58B under management (September 2022)</li> </ul> </li> <li>What is their unique approach?<ul> <li>Known for being extremely aggressive</li> <li>“Annoint” winners by dumping cash on the market leader</li> </ul> </li> <li>What are their popular investments?<ul> <li>Coinbase</li> <li>Facebook</li> <li>Flipkart</li> <li>LinkedIn</li> <li>Spotify</li> <li>Stripe</li> </ul> </li> <li>Peter, why did you want to cover this?</li> <li>Sources<ul> <li><a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tiger_Global_Management" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tiger_Global_Management</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.tigerglobal.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.tigerglobal.com/</a></li> </ul> </li> </ul>Whats is your take?  We read and respond to all of our comments and messages on Instagram, LinkedIn. Come find us and join the conversation.Follow Peter HarrisTwitter: <a href="https://twitter.com/thevcstudent" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://twitter.com/thevcstudent</a>LinkedIn: <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/peterharris1" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.linkedin.com/in/peterharris1</a>Instagram: <a href="https://instagram.com/shodanpete" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://instagram.com/shodanpet</a>eYoutube: <a href="https://youtu.be/Hy9DsuFzTH4" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://youtu.be/Hy9DsuFzTH4</a> Follow Jon BradshawLinkedIn: <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/company/university-growth-fund/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.linkedin.com/in/mrbradshaw/</a>Instagram: <a href="https://instagram.com/ugrowthfund" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.instagram.com/mrjonbradshaw/</a>

Tiger Global's Downturn: A 33% Investment Setback

In today's episode we ask some pertinent questions regarding SAFEs. What is a SAFE: Simple Agreement for Future Equity? How is it different from a convertible note? Why do investors like YC push SAFES? What are the Pros and cons for VC and for Entrepreneur Why do VCs not want to load rounds?  Whats is your take? Do you agree with us? We read and respond to all of our comments and messages on Instagram, LinkedIn. Come find us and join the group. Follow Peter HarrisTwitter: https://twitter.com/thevcstudentLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/peterharris1Instagram: https://instagram.com/shodanpeteYoutube: https://youtu.be/Hy9DsuFzTH4Follow Jon BradshawLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mrbradshaw/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mrjonbradshaw/

In today's episode we ask some pertinent questions regarding SAFEs.<ul> <li>What is a SAFE: Simple Agreement for Future Equity?</li> <li>How is it different from a convertible note?</li> <li>Why do investors like YC push SAFES?</li> <li>What are the Pros and cons for VC and for Entrepreneur</li> <li>Why do VCs not want to load rounds? </li> </ul>Whats is your take? Do you agree with us? We read and respond to all of our comments and messages on Instagram, LinkedIn. Come find us and join the group. Follow Peter HarrisTwitter: <a href="https://twitter.com/thevcstudent" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://twitter.com/thevcstudent</a>LinkedIn: <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/peterharris1" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.linkedin.com/in/peterharris1</a>Instagram: <a href="https://instagram.com/shodanpete" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://instagram.com/shodanpet</a>eYoutube: <a href="https://youtu.be/Hy9DsuFzTH4" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://youtu.be/Hy9DsuFzTH4</a> Follow Jon BradshawLinkedIn: <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/company/university-growth-fund/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.linkedin.com/in/mrbradshaw/</a>Instagram: <a href="https://instagram.com/ugrowthfund" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.instagram.com/mrjonbradshaw/</a>

Exploring: Risks of a SAFE

Jon and Peter talk about the hottest topic- SVB Crash. Peter breaks down what led to the crash  We look at how exposed were VCs to Silicon Valley Bank? Jon asks Peter to explain Capital calls, and how most VCs only have 2% on hand each time Silicon Valley bank offered loans to VCs. What will happen moving forward? Will VCs have to increase cash on hand? Are VCs doubling down on prior investments or picking new ones while valuations are correct? Do follow us on Instagram and share how you feel about SVB situation.Follow Peter HarrisTwitter: https://twitter.com/thevcstudentLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/peterharris1Instagram: https://instagram.com/shodanpeteYoutube: https://youtu.be/Hy9DsuFzTH4Follow Jon BradshawLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mrbradshaw/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mrjonbradshaw/

Jon and Peter talk about the hottest topic- SVB Crash.<ul> <li>Peter breaks down what led to the crash </li> <li>We look at how exposed were VCs to Silicon Valley Bank?</li> <li>Jon asks Peter to explain Capital calls, and how most VCs only have 2% on hand each time</li> <li>Silicon Valley bank offered loans to VCs. What will happen moving forward?</li> <li>Will VCs have to increase cash on hand?</li> <li>Are VCs doubling down on prior investments or picking new ones while valuations are correct?</li> </ul> Do follow us on Instagram and share how you feel about SVB situation.Follow Peter HarrisTwitter: <a href="https://twitter.com/thevcstudent" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://twitter.com/thevcstudent</a>LinkedIn: <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/peterharris1" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.linkedin.com/in/peterharris1</a>Instagram: <a href="https://instagram.com/shodanpete" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://instagram.com/shodanpet</a>eYoutube: <a href="https://youtu.be/Hy9DsuFzTH4" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://youtu.be/Hy9DsuFzTH4</a> Follow Jon BradshawLinkedIn: <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/company/university-growth-fund/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.linkedin.com/in/mrbradshaw/</a>Instagram: <a href="https://instagram.com/ugrowthfund" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.instagram.com/mrjonbradshaw/</a>

SVB Crash: Why, How and What's Next!

Jon, Peter and Scott decode how Chat GPT will impact the future. If people need to be scared? Or better prepared. Jon- talks about how Builder.ai and Bubble.io are enablers for people to get their MVPs off the ground and not direct competition.And while Chat GPT might feel threatening at this point for the businesses like his, we have to remind ourselves that not everything turns out how its supposed to. One of the big examples being Tesla's self driving cars. Peter chimes in with an example where Chat GPT was able to spurt out a quick answer to a legal question a lawyer asked. But after fact checking it soon turned out to be factually incorrect.While the technology in itself is incredible, it has a long way to go.Scott Paul is the Founder of Convoi Ventures.He's helped turn Utah into a thriving startup culture and he is a supportive leader and angel investor.Do follow us on Instagram and share how you feel about Chat GPT. Follow Scott PaulTwitter: https://twitter.com/scottycoinLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/scott-paul-404353225/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/skitramp/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/LifeWithScottFollow Peter HarrisTwitter: https://twitter.com/thevcstudentLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/peterharris1Instagram: https://instagram.com/shodanpeteYoutube: https://youtu.be/Hy9DsuFzTH4Follow Jon BradshawLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mrbradshaw/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mrjonbradshaw/

Jon, Peter and Scott decode how Chat GPT will impact the future. If people need to be scared? Or better prepared. Jon- talks about how <a href="http://Builder.ai" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Builder.ai</a> and <a href="http://Bubble.io" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Bubble.io</a> are enablers for people to get their MVPs off the ground and not direct competition. And while Chat GPT might feel threatening at this point for the businesses like his, we have to remind ourselves that not everything turns out how its supposed to. One of the big examples being Tesla's self driving cars. Peter chimes in with an example where Chat GPT was able to spurt out a quick answer to a legal question a lawyer asked. But after fact checking it soon turned out to be factually incorrect.While the technology in itself is incredible, it has a long way to go.Scott Paul is the Founder of Convoi Ventures.He's helped turn Utah into a thriving startup culture and he is a supportive leader and angel investor.Do follow us on Instagram and share how you feel about Chat GPT.  Follow Scott Paul Twitter: <a href="https://twitter.com/scottycoin" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://twitter.com/scottycoin</a> LinkedIn: <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/scott-paul-404353225/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.linkedin.com/in/scott-paul-404353225/</a> Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/skitramp/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.instagram.com/skitramp/</a> YouTube: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/c/LifeWithScott" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.youtube.com/c/LifeWithScott </a> Follow Peter HarrisTwitter: <a href="https://twitter.com/thevcstudent" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://twitter.com/thevcstudent</a>LinkedIn: <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/peterharris1" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.linkedin.com/in/peterharris1</a>Instagram: <a href="https://instagram.com/shodanpete" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://instagram.com/shodanpet</a>eYoutube: <a href="https://youtu.be/Hy9DsuFzTH4" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://youtu.be/Hy9DsuFzTH4</a> Follow Jon BradshawLinkedIn: <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/company/university-growth-fund/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.linkedin.com/in/mrbradshaw/</a>Instagram: <a href="https://instagram.com/ugrowthfund" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.instagram.com/mrjonbradshaw/</a>

Unpacking the Buzz:Our Thoughts on Chat GPT

We gave both Scott and Peter an opportunity to vent, to talk about instances, examples that are otherwise hard to share in social circles due to interpersonal conflict.They say, there is no learning better than learning from other people's mistakes. And sometimes its your own mistakes that makes you a better VC. Scott and Peter reflect back on many such instances that can be highly educational. We hope you make the most of this episode. We have tried something new and if you like it- do let us know.  Write to us, tag us, share it on your stories and leave us a feedback.We are sharing some highlights on our social media pages, don't miss out on following us there. Scott Paul is the Founder of Convoi Ventures.He's helped turn Utah into a thriving startup culture and he is a supportive leader and angel investor.Follow Scott PaulTwitter: https://twitter.com/scottycoinLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/scott-paul-404353225/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/skitramp/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/LifeWithScottFollow Peter HarrisTwitter: https://twitter.com/thevcstudentLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/peterharris1Instagram: https://instagram.com/shodanpeteYoutube: https://youtu.be/Hy9DsuFzTH4Follow Jon BradshawLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mrbradshaw/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mrjonbradshaw/

We gave both Scott and Peter an opportunity to vent, to talk about instances, examples that are otherwise hard to share in social circles due to interpersonal conflict.They say, there is no learning better than learning from other people's mistakes. And sometimes its your own mistakes that makes you a better VC. Scott and Peter reflect back on many such instances that can be highly educational. We hope you make the most of this episode. We have tried something new and if you like it- do let us know.  Write to us, tag us, share it on your stories and leave us a feedback.We are sharing some highlights on our social media pages, don't miss out on following us there. Scott Paul is the Founder of Convoi Ventures.He's helped turn Utah into a thriving startup culture and he is a supportive leader and angel investor. Follow Scott Paul Twitter: <a href="https://twitter.com/scottycoin" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://twitter.com/scottycoin</a> LinkedIn: <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/scott-paul-404353225/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.linkedin.com/in/scott-paul-404353225/</a> Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/skitramp/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.instagram.com/skitramp/</a> YouTube: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/c/LifeWithScott" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.youtube.com/c/LifeWithScott </a> Follow Peter HarrisTwitter: <a href="https://twitter.com/thevcstudent" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://twitter.com/thevcstudent</a>LinkedIn: <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/peterharris1" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.linkedin.com/in/peterharris1</a>Instagram: <a href="https://instagram.com/shodanpete" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://instagram.com/shodanpet</a>eYoutube: <a href="https://youtu.be/Hy9DsuFzTH4" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://youtu.be/Hy9DsuFzTH4</a> Follow Jon BradshawLinkedIn: <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/company/university-growth-fund/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.linkedin.com/in/mrbradshaw/</a>Instagram: <a href="https://instagram.com/ugrowthfund" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.instagram.com/mrjonbradshaw/</a>

Anonymous- Shocking VC Stories

Scott Paul

Scott Paul describes the Utah angel investing ecosystem, and his role as a Founder of Convoi Ventures, an $8M rolling VC fund here in Utah.He's helped turn Utah into a thriving startup culture and he is a supportive leader and angel investor.Utah has a strong entrepreneurial spirit, with a growing number of startups and small businesses emerging in recent years.Angel investors are a critical component of the Utah startup ecosystem, providing seed funding and mentorship to early-stage companies. These investors are typically high-net-worth individuals who invest their own capital in promising startups in exchange for equity.Utah has several angel investor groups, including Salt Lake City Angels, Park City Angels, and Utah Angels. These groups offer a range of resources and support for startups, including funding, mentorship, networking opportunities, and access to a wide range of industry experts.In addition to angel investor groups, Utah has a number of venture capital firms that specialize in early-stage funding. These firms typically invest larger sums of money in startups that have already demonstrated some level of success, such as a working prototype or a small customer base.Overall, the Utah angel investing ecosystem is highly supportive of startups and is known for its strong sense of community. With a growing number of investors and a vibrant startup culture, Utah is becoming an increasingly attractive destination for entrepreneurs seeking funding and support for their new ventures.Follow Scott PaulTwitter: https://twitter.com/scottycoin LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/scott-paul-404353225/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/skitramp/  YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/LifeWithScottFollow Peter HarrisTwitter: https://twitter.com/thevcstudentLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/peterharris1Instagram: https://instagram.com/shodanpeteYoutube: https://youtu.be/Hy9DsuFzTH4Follow Jon BradshawLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mrbradshaw/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mrjonbradshaw/

Scott Paul describes the Utah angel investing ecosystem, and his role as a Founder of Convoi Ventures, an $8M rolling VC fund here in Utah.He's helped turn Utah into a thriving startup culture and he is a supportive leader and angel investor.Utah has a strong entrepreneurial spirit, with a growing number of startups and small businesses emerging in recent years.Angel investors are a critical component of the Utah startup ecosystem, providing seed funding and mentorship to early-stage companies. These investors are typically high-net-worth individuals who invest their own capital in promising startups in exchange for equity.Utah has several angel investor groups, including Salt Lake City Angels, Park City Angels, and Utah Angels. These groups offer a range of resources and support for startups, including funding, mentorship, networking opportunities, and access to a wide range of industry experts.In addition to angel investor groups, Utah has a number of venture capital firms that specialize in early-stage funding. These firms typically invest larger sums of money in startups that have already demonstrated some level of success, such as a working prototype or a small customer base. Overall, the Utah angel investing ecosystem is highly supportive of startups and is known for its strong sense of community. With a growing number of investors and a vibrant startup culture, Utah is becoming an increasingly attractive destination for entrepreneurs seeking funding and support for their new ventures.Follow Scott Paul Twitter: <a href="https://twitter.com/scottycoin" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://twitter.com/scottycoin</a> LinkedIn: <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/scott-paul-404353225/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.linkedin.com/in/scott-paul-404353225/</a> Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/skitramp/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.instagram.com/skitramp/</a> YouTube: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/c/LifeWithScott" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.youtube.com/c/LifeWithScott </a> Follow Peter HarrisTwitter: <a href="https://twitter.com/thevcstudent" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://twitter.com/thevcstudent</a>LinkedIn: <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/peterharris1" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.linkedin.com/in/peterharris1</a>Instagram: <a href="https://instagram.com/shodanpete" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://instagram.com/shodanpet</a>eYoutube: <a href="https://youtu.be/Hy9DsuFzTH4" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://youtu.be/Hy9DsuFzTH4</a> Follow Jon BradshawLinkedIn: <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/company/university-growth-fund/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.linkedin.com/in/mrbradshaw/</a>Instagram: <a href="https://instagram.com/ugrowthfund" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.instagram.com/mrjonbradshaw/</a>

VC Insights: Scott Paul on the Growing Utah Ecosystem

As an AI language model, ChatGPT doesn't have any direct impact on venture capital. However, ChatGPT and other AI technologies may indirectly affect venture capital in several ways: Improved investment decision-making: AI technologies like natural language processing, machine learning, and predictive analytics can help venture capitalists analyze large amounts of data and make more informed investment decisions. ChatGPT, for example, can help investors quickly analyze large volumes of text-based data, such as news articles, social media posts, and earnings reports, to identify trends and patterns that could impact investment decisions. Enhanced due diligence: Venture capitalists typically conduct extensive due diligence before investing in a startup. AI technologies can help streamline this process by analyzing a company's financials, patents, and other data to identify potential risks and opportunities. ChatGPT can assist in this process by analyzing large amounts of text-based information and helping investors quickly identify key information. Improved portfolio management: AI technologies can help venture capitalists better manage their portfolio of investments. For example, ChatGPT can analyze news articles, social media posts, and other data sources to help investors monitor trends in their portfolio companies and identify potential risks and opportunities. Increased efficiency: AI technologies can help venture capitalists automate many of their repetitive tasks, such as data entry and analysis, freeing up time to focus on higher-value activities like networking, due diligence, and portfolio management. Overall, AI technologies like ChatGPT have the potential to significantly impact the venture capital industry by improving investment decision-making, enhancing due diligence, improving portfolio management, and increasing efficiency.Follow Peter HarrisTwitter: https://twitter.com/thevcstudentLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/peterharris1Instagram: https://instagram.com/shodanpeteYoutube: https://youtu.be/Hy9DsuFzTH4Follow Jon BradshawLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mrbradshaw/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mrjonbradshaw/Twitter: https://twitter.com/mrjonbradshaw

As an AI language model, ChatGPT doesn't have any direct impact on venture capital. However, ChatGPT and other AI technologies may indirectly affect venture capital in several ways:<ol> <li>Improved investment decision-making: AI technologies like natural language processing, machine learning, and predictive analytics can help venture capitalists analyze large amounts of data and make more informed investment decisions. ChatGPT, for example, can help investors quickly analyze large volumes of text-based data, such as news articles, social media posts, and earnings reports, to identify trends and patterns that could impact investment decisions.</li> <li>Enhanced due diligence: Venture capitalists typically conduct extensive due diligence before investing in a startup. AI technologies can help streamline this process by analyzing a company's financials, patents, and other data to identify potential risks and opportunities. ChatGPT can assist in this process by analyzing large amounts of text-based information and helping investors quickly identify key information.</li> <li>Improved portfolio management: AI technologies can help venture capitalists better manage their portfolio of investments. For example, ChatGPT can analyze news articles, social media posts, and other data sources to help investors monitor trends in their portfolio companies and identify potential risks and opportunities.</li> <li>Increased efficiency: AI technologies can help venture capitalists automate many of their repetitive tasks, such as data entry and analysis, freeing up time to focus on higher-value activities like networking, due diligence, and portfolio management.</li> </ol>Overall, AI technologies like ChatGPT have the potential to significantly impact the venture capital industry by improving investment decision-making, enhancing due diligence, improving portfolio management, and increasing efficiency. Follow Peter HarrisTwitter: <a href="https://twitter.com/thevcstudent" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://twitter.com/thevcstudent</a>LinkedIn: <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/peterharris1" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.linkedin.com/in/peterharris1</a>Instagram: <a href="https://instagram.com/shodanpete" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://instagram.com/shodanpet</a>eYoutube: <a href="https://youtu.be/Hy9DsuFzTH4" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://youtu.be/Hy9DsuFzTH4</a> Follow Jon BradshawLinkedIn: <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/company/university-growth-fund/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.linkedin.com/in/mrbradshaw/</a>Instagram: <a href="https://instagram.com/ugrowthfund" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.instagram.com/mrjonbradshaw/</a> Twitter: <a href="https://twitter.com/mrjonbradshaw" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://twitter.com/mrjonbradshaw</a>

How is ChatGPT Affecting Venture Capital?

What is the effect of ChatGPT on startups? Though ChatGPT can have a positive impact, it will also shake up many industries. Here is a quick summary of the areas we think ChatGPT will affect/change the soonest.  Customer Support: Startups can use ChatGPT to provide 24/7 customer support to their users. ChatGPT can handle a large volume of customer queries and provide quick and accurate responses, which can lead to higher customer satisfaction and retention rates. Product Recommendations: ChatGPT can analyze customer data and provide personalized product recommendations. This can help startups increase their sales and revenue by providing customers with products that they are more likely to purchase. Market Research: Startups can use ChatGPT to conduct market research by analyzing customer feedback and reviews. This can help them understand their target audience better and make more informed decisions about their products and services. Content Creation: ChatGPT can assist startups in generating content such as blog posts, social media updates, and email newsletters. This can help startups save time and resources on content creation while still maintaining a high level of quality. Virtual Assistants: Startups can use ChatGPT to create virtual assistants that can handle various tasks such as scheduling appointments, sending reminders, and answering basic queries. This can help startups streamline their operations and reduce their workload. What do you think? Follow the links below and let us know.Follow Peter HarrisTwitter: https://twitter.com/thevcstudentLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/peterharris1Instagram: https://instagram.com/shodanpeteYoutube: https://youtu.be/Hy9DsuFzTH4Follow Jon BradshawLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mrbradshaw/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mrjonbradshaw/

What is the effect of ChatGPT on startups? Though ChatGPT can have a positive impact, it will also shake up many industries. Here is a quick summary of the areas we think ChatGPT will affect/change the soonest. <ol> <li>Customer Support: Startups can use ChatGPT to provide 24/7 customer support to their users. ChatGPT can handle a large volume of customer queries and provide quick and accurate responses, which can lead to higher customer satisfaction and retention rates.</li> <li>Product Recommendations: ChatGPT can analyze customer data and provide personalized product recommendations. This can help startups increase their sales and revenue by providing customers with products that they are more likely to purchase.</li> <li>Market Research: Startups can use ChatGPT to conduct market research by analyzing customer feedback and reviews. This can help them understand their target audience better and make more informed decisions about their products and services.</li> <li>Content Creation: ChatGPT can assist startups in generating content such as blog posts, social media updates, and email newsletters. This can help startups save time and resources on content creation while still maintaining a high level of quality.</li> <li>Virtual Assistants: Startups can use ChatGPT to create virtual assistants that can handle various tasks such as scheduling appointments, sending reminders, and answering basic queries. This can help startups streamline their operations and reduce their workload.</li> </ol>What do you think? Follow the links below and let us know.Follow Peter HarrisTwitter: <a href="https://twitter.com/thevcstudent" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://twitter.com/thevcstudent</a>LinkedIn: <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/peterharris1" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.linkedin.com/in/peterharris1</a>Instagram: <a href="https://instagram.com/shodanpete" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://instagram.com/shodanpet</a>eYoutube: <a href="https://youtu.be/Hy9DsuFzTH4" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://youtu.be/Hy9DsuFzTH4</a> Follow Jon BradshawLinkedIn: <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/company/university-growth-fund/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.linkedin.com/in/mrbradshaw/</a>Instagram: <a href="https://instagram.com/ugrowthfund" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.instagram.com/mrjonbradshaw/</a>

How is ChatGPT Affecting Startups?

The "Who is a Founder?" podcast explores the various aspects of what it means to be a founder in the modern startup world. Jon and Peter debate who deserves the title and who doesn't.They discuss what it means to be a founder and how the role of a founder has evolved over time. They also explore the various characteristics that make a successful founder and share their insights on what it takes to build a successful company.Overall, "Who is a Founder?" provides a valuable resource for anyone interested in entrepreneurship and the challenges faced by those who are building their own companies. With its mix of personal anecdotes and expert interviews, this podcast offers a unique perspective on what it takes to succeed as a founder.Bullet points: "Who is a Founder?" podcast explores what it means to be a founder in the modern business world. The podcast covers various topics such as fundraising, building a team, and managing risk. Hosts Jon and Peter share their own experiences and insights, as well as interview successful founders and industry experts. The podcast emphasizes the importance of resilience, perseverance, mentorship, support networks, and work-life balance for successful founders. "Who is a Founder?" offers a unique perspective on the challenges and opportunities faced by entrepreneurs. Follow Peter HarrisTwitter: https://twitter.com/thevcstudentLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/peterharris1Instagram: https://instagram.com/shodanpeteYoutube: https://youtu.be/Hy9DsuFzTH4Follow University Growth FundWebsite: https://www.ugrowthfund.com/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/university-growth-fund/Instagram: https://instagram.com/ugrowthfund

The "Who is a Founder?" podcast explores the various aspects of what it means to be a founder in the modern startup world. Jon and Peter debate who deserves the title and who doesn't.They discuss what it means to be a founder and how the role of a founder has evolved over time. They also explore the various characteristics that make a successful founder and share their insights on what it takes to build a successful company. Overall, "Who is a Founder?" provides a valuable resource for anyone interested in entrepreneurship and the challenges faced by those who are building their own companies. With its mix of personal anecdotes and expert interviews, this podcast offers a unique perspective on what it takes to succeed as a founder.Bullet points:<ul> <li>"Who is a Founder?" podcast explores what it means to be a founder in the modern business world.</li> <li>The podcast covers various topics such as fundraising, building a team, and managing risk.</li> <li>Hosts Jon and Peter share their own experiences and insights, as well as interview successful founders and industry experts.</li> <li>The podcast emphasizes the importance of resilience, perseverance, mentorship, support networks, and work-life balance for successful founders.</li> <li>"Who is a Founder?" offers a unique perspective on the challenges and opportunities faced by entrepreneurs.</li> </ul> Follow Peter HarrisTwitter: <a href="https://twitter.com/thevcstudent" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://twitter.com/thevcstudent</a>LinkedIn: <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/peterharris1" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.linkedin.com/in/peterharris1</a>Instagram: <a href="https://instagram.com/shodanpete" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://instagram.com/shodanpet</a>eYoutube: <a href="https://youtu.be/Hy9DsuFzTH4" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://youtu.be/Hy9DsuFzTH4</a> Follow University Growth FundWebsite: <a href="https://www.ugrowthfund.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.ugrowthfund.com/</a>LinkedIn: <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/company/university-growth-fund/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.linkedin.com/company/university-growth-fund/</a>Instagram: <a href="https://instagram.com/ugrowthfund" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://instagram.com/ugrowthfund</a>

Who Is A Founder?

A podcast about venture capital, and what is happening each week. We discuss who is getting funded. Why specific companies were funded and much more relating to who the next big unicorn will be.

Is Venture Capital a Good job?Peter Harris is an industry veteran with almost 20 years of experience. If you're a student and want to get into VC, interning with Peter could give you a massive leg up. Here's a quick summary: Peter shares his personal experience about the benefits and downsides of the job Pros and Cons of being a partner Succession planning and your long-term viability in the industry  Is venture capital lucrative Who is Venture Capital not for Follow Peter HarrisTwitter: https://twitter.com/thevcstudentLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/peterharris1Instagram: https://instagram.com/shodanpeteYoutube: https://youtu.be/Hy9DsuFzTH4Follow University Growth FundWebsite: https://www.ugrowthfund.com/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/university-growth-fund/Instagram: https://instagram.com/ugrowthfundFollow Jon BradshawLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mrbradshaw/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mrjonbradshaw/Twitter: https://twitter.com/mrjonbradshawYoutube: https://youtu.be/spRuy517if0

Is Venture Capital a Good job?Peter Harris is an industry veteran with almost 20 years of experience. If you're a student and want to get into VC, interning with Peter could give you a massive leg up. Here's a quick summary:<ul> <li>Peter shares his personal experience about the benefits and downsides of the job</li> <li>Pros and Cons of being a partner</li> <li>Succession planning and your long-term viability in the industry </li> <li>Is venture capital lucrative</li> <li>Who is Venture Capital not for</li> </ul>Follow Peter HarrisTwitter: <a href="https://twitter.com/thevcstudent" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://twitter.com/thevcstudent</a>LinkedIn: <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/peterharris1" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.linkedin.com/in/peterharris1</a>Instagram: <a href="https://instagram.com/shodanpete" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://instagram.com/shodanpet</a>eYoutube: <a href="https://youtu.be/Hy9DsuFzTH4" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://youtu.be/Hy9DsuFzTH4</a> Follow University Growth FundWebsite: <a href="https://www.ugrowthfund.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.ugrowthfund.com/</a>LinkedIn: <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/company/university-growth-fund/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.linkedin.com/company/university-growth-fund/</a>Instagram: <a href="https://instagram.com/ugrowthfund" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://instagram.com/ugrowthfund</a> Follow Jon BradshawLinkedIn: <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/mrbradshaw/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.linkedin.com/in/mrbradshaw/</a>Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/mrjonbradshaw/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.instagram.com/mrjonbradshaw/</a>Twitter: <a href="https://twitter.com/mrjonbradshaw" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://twitter.com/mrjonbradshaw</a>Youtube: <a href="https://youtu.be/spRuy517if0" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://youtu.be/spRuy517if0</a>

Is Venture Capital a Good Job?

Here are the potential pros and cons of venture capital for small businesses:Pros: Access to significant funding that can help fuel growth and scale operations Exposure to experienced investors and their networks, which can provide valuable guidance, mentorship, and business connections Potential for significant returns on investment for both the company and the investors Can help attract other investors and partners in the future due to the credibility associated with receiving venture capital funding Cons: Highly competitive process to secure funding, with many companies vying for limited investment dollars Can involve giving up a significant amount of control and ownership in the company, which can impact decision-making and long-term vision Pressure to meet high growth expectations and deliver returns to investors within a relatively short time frame Can be a time-consuming process that distracts from day-to-day operations of the business Whether venture capital is good for a small business depends on the specific circumstances and goals of the business. Venture capital can be beneficial for small businesses that have high growth potential and require significant funding to scale their operations. However, not all small businesses are a good fit for venture capital. Ultimately, small business owners should carefully consider the potential benefits and drawbacks before pursuing venture capital funding.Follow Peter HarrisTwitter: https://twitter.com/thevcstudentLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/peterharris1Instagram: https://instagram.com/shodanpeteYoutube: https://youtu.be/Hy9DsuFzTH4Follow University Growth FundWebsite: https://www.ugrowthfund.com/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/university-growth-fund/Instagram: https://instagram.com/ugrowthfundFollow Jon BradshawLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mrbradshaw/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mrjonbradshaw/Twitter: https://twitter.com/mrjonbradshawYoutube: https://youtu.be/spRuy517if0

Here are the potential pros and cons of venture capital for small businesses:Pros:<ul> <li>Access to significant funding that can help fuel growth and scale operations</li> <li>Exposure to experienced investors and their networks, which can provide valuable guidance, mentorship, and business connections</li> <li>Potential for significant returns on investment for both the company and the investors</li> <li>Can help attract other investors and partners in the future due to the credibility associated with receiving venture capital funding</li> </ul>Cons:<ul> <li>Highly competitive process to secure funding, with many companies vying for limited investment dollars</li> <li>Can involve giving up a significant amount of control and ownership in the company, which can impact decision-making and long-term vision</li> <li>Pressure to meet high growth expectations and deliver returns to investors within a relatively short time frame</li> <li>Can be a time-consuming process that distracts from day-to-day operations of the business</li> </ul>Whether venture capital is good for a small business depends on the specific circumstances and goals of the business. Venture capital can be beneficial for small businesses that have high growth potential and require significant funding to scale their operations. However, not all small businesses are a good fit for venture capital. Ultimately, small business owners should carefully consider the potential benefits and drawbacks before pursuing venture capital funding.Follow Peter HarrisTwitter: <a href="https://twitter.com/thevcstudent" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://twitter.com/thevcstudent</a>LinkedIn: <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/peterharris1" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.linkedin.com/in/peterharris1</a>Instagram: <a href="https://instagram.com/shodanpete" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://instagram.com/shodanpet</a>eYoutube: <a href="https://youtu.be/Hy9DsuFzTH4" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://youtu.be/Hy9DsuFzTH4</a> Follow University Growth FundWebsite: <a href="https://www.ugrowthfund.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.ugrowthfund.com/</a>LinkedIn: <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/company/university-growth-fund/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.linkedin.com/company/university-growth-fund/</a>Instagram: <a href="https://instagram.com/ugrowthfund" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://instagram.com/ugrowthfund</a> Follow Jon BradshawLinkedIn: <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/mrbradshaw/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.linkedin.com/in/mrbradshaw/</a>Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/mrjonbradshaw/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.instagram.com/mrjonbradshaw/</a>Twitter: <a href="https://twitter.com/mrjonbradshaw" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://twitter.com/mrjonbradshaw</a>Youtube: <a href="https://youtu.be/spRuy517if0" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://youtu.be/spRuy517if0</a>

Is Venture Capital Good for Small Business?

What is Real Estate Tech 3.0? First, let's talk about the different waves of real-estate tech as discussed in NFX's post called "Real Estate 3.0 -- The Ownership Revolution: Information Revolution Transaction Revolution Ownership Revolution (Web 3.0 Could be used to democratize ownership) Real estate has always been the largest asset class in the world, so it's interesting when Real Estate Tech and VC interests converge. This wave is interesting because it may help increase the accessibility of this investment opportunity, which has historically been out of reach of most individuals.It's unique because now if you just have $100 you can now invest in real estate. And not just real estate, but rentals, vacation properties, apartments, etc. Real Estate Tech 3.0 allows us to expand our definition of what we historically viewed as ownership.Follow Peter HarrisTwitter: https://twitter.com/thevcstudentLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/peterharris1Instagram: https://instagram.com/shodanpeteYoutube: https://youtu.be/Hy9DsuFzTH4Follow University Growth FundWebsite: https://www.ugrowthfund.com/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/university-growth-fund/Instagram: https://instagram.com/ugrowthfundFollow Jon BradshawLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mrbradshaw/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mrjonbradshaw/Twitter: https://twitter.com/mrjonbradshawYoutube: https://youtu.be/spRuy517if0

What is Real Estate Tech 3.0? First, let's talk about the different waves of real-estate tech as discussed in NFX's post called "Real Estate 3.0 -- The Ownership Revolution:<ol> <li>Information Revolution</li> <li>Transaction Revolution</li> <li>Ownership Revolution (Web 3.0 Could be used to democratize ownership)</li> </ol>Real estate has always been the largest asset class in the world, so it's interesting when Real Estate Tech and VC interests converge. This wave is interesting because it may help increase the accessibility of this investment opportunity, which has historically been out of reach of most individuals.It's unique because now if you just have $100 you can now invest in real estate. And not just real estate, but rentals, vacation properties, apartments, etc. Real Estate Tech 3.0 allows us to expand our definition of what we historically viewed as ownership.Follow Peter HarrisTwitter: <a href="https://twitter.com/thevcstudent" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://twitter.com/thevcstudent</a>LinkedIn: <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/peterharris1" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.linkedin.com/in/peterharris1</a>Instagram: <a href="https://instagram.com/shodanpete" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://instagram.com/shodanpet</a>eYoutube: <a href="https://youtu.be/Hy9DsuFzTH4" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://youtu.be/Hy9DsuFzTH4</a> Follow University Growth FundWebsite: <a href="https://www.ugrowthfund.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.ugrowthfund.com/</a>LinkedIn: <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/company/university-growth-fund/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.linkedin.com/company/university-growth-fund/</a>Instagram: <a href="https://instagram.com/ugrowthfund" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://instagram.com/ugrowthfund</a> Follow Jon BradshawLinkedIn: <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/mrbradshaw/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.linkedin.com/in/mrbradshaw/</a>Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/mrjonbradshaw/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.instagram.com/mrjonbradshaw/</a>Twitter: <a href="https://twitter.com/mrjonbradshaw" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://twitter.com/mrjonbradshaw</a>Youtube: <a href="https://youtu.be/spRuy517if0" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://youtu.be/spRuy517if0</a>

Real Estate Tech 3.0: The Ownership Revolution

Are Founders better investors than VCs?Making founders angel investors the way to go? Or due diligence, and chasing deals best to be left with the VCs?Some Points  Covered in This Episode Include: What is in for a founder to do this better than a VC? Peter digs deep and finds the "why"  The WIN100 is a community-nominated and peer-selected process of the top 100 venture entrepreneurs in Utah Jon Bradshaw was part of the list and mentions how some important names were missed How important it is to be at networking events Which one is the biggest Utah fund right now?  Follow Peter HarrisTwitter: https://twitter.com/thevcstudentLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/peterharris1Instagram: https://instagram.com/shodanpeteYoutube: https://youtu.be/Hy9DsuFzTH4Follow University Growth FundWebsite: https://www.ugrowthfund.com/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/university-growth-fund/Instagram: https://instagram.com/ugrowthfundFollow Jon BradshawLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mrbradshaw/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mrjonbradshaw/Twitter: https://twitter.com/mrjonbradshawYoutube: https://youtu.be/spRuy517if0

Are Founders better investors than VCs? Making founders angel investors the way to go? Or due diligence, and chasing deals best to be left with the VCs?Some Points  Covered in This Episode Include:<ol> <li>What is in for a founder to do this better than a VC? Peter digs deep and finds the "why" </li> <li>The WIN100 is a community-nominated and peer-selected process of the top 100 venture entrepreneurs in Utah</li> <li>Jon Bradshaw was part of the list and mentions how some important names were missed</li> <li>How important it is to be at networking events</li> <li>Which one is the biggest Utah fund right now? </li> </ol>Follow Peter HarrisTwitter: <a href="https://twitter.com/thevcstudent" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://twitter.com/thevcstudent</a>LinkedIn: <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/peterharris1" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.linkedin.com/in/peterharris1</a>Instagram: <a href="https://instagram.com/shodanpete" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://instagram.com/shodanpet</a>eYoutube: <a href="https://youtu.be/Hy9DsuFzTH4" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://youtu.be/Hy9DsuFzTH4</a> Follow University Growth FundWebsite: <a href="https://www.ugrowthfund.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.ugrowthfund.com/</a>LinkedIn: <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/company/university-growth-fund/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.linkedin.com/company/university-growth-fund/</a>Instagram: <a href="https://instagram.com/ugrowthfund" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://instagram.com/ugrowthfund</a> Follow Jon BradshawLinkedIn: <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/mrbradshaw/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.linkedin.com/in/mrbradshaw/</a>Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/mrjonbradshaw/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.instagram.com/mrjonbradshaw/</a>Twitter: <a href="https://twitter.com/mrjonbradshaw" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://twitter.com/mrjonbradshaw</a>Youtube: <a href="https://youtu.be/spRuy517if0" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://youtu.be/spRuy517if0</a>

Are Founders better investors than VCs

Do you want to know how to start your own fund? In this episode, Peter and Jon talk about their own experiences as first-time fund managers.Join us on this podcast to see what we think!Follow Peter HarrisTwitter: https://twitter.com/thevcstudentLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/peterharris1Instagram: https://instagram.com/shodanpeteYoutube: https://youtu.be/Hy9DsuFzTH4Follow University Growth FundWebsite: https://www.ugrowthfund.com/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/university-growth-fund/Instagram: https://instagram.com/ugrowthfundFollow Jon BradshawLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mrbradshaw/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mrjonbradshaw/Twitter: https://twitter.com/mrjonbradshawYoutube: https://youtu.be/spRuy517if0

Do you want to know how to start your own fund? In this episode, Peter and Jon talk about their own experiences as first-time fund managers.Join us on this podcast to see what we think!Follow Peter HarrisTwitter: <a href="https://twitter.com/thevcstudent" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://twitter.com/thevcstudent</a>LinkedIn: <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/peterharris1" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.linkedin.com/in/peterharris1</a>Instagram: <a href="https://instagram.com/shodanpete" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://instagram.com/shodanpet</a>eYoutube: <a href="https://youtu.be/Hy9DsuFzTH4" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://youtu.be/Hy9DsuFzTH4</a> Follow University Growth FundWebsite: <a href="https://www.ugrowthfund.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.ugrowthfund.com/</a>LinkedIn: <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/company/university-growth-fund/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.linkedin.com/company/university-growth-fund/</a>Instagram: <a href="https://instagram.com/ugrowthfund" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://instagram.com/ugrowthfund</a> Follow Jon BradshawLinkedIn: <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/mrbradshaw/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.linkedin.com/in/mrbradshaw/</a>Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/mrjonbradshaw/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.instagram.com/mrjonbradshaw/</a>Twitter: <a href="https://twitter.com/mrjonbradshaw" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://twitter.com/mrjonbradshaw</a>Youtube: <a href="https://youtu.be/spRuy517if0" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://youtu.be/spRuy517if0</a>

Tips for First-Time Fund Managers

What is generative tech? Well, it's the next thing happening in VC!Some of the most significant changes in venture capital occurred over the last 6 months.AI has allowed us to create high-quality, cheap, and Fast AI models to create images, video, code, music, and other types of models.This is what is called Generative AI. Join us on this podcast to see what we think!Follow Peter HarrisTwitter: https://twitter.com/thevcstudentLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/peterharris1Instagram: https://instagram.com/shodanpeteYoutube: https://youtu.be/Hy9DsuFzTH4Follow University Growth FundWebsite: https://www.ugrowthfund.com/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/university-growth-fund/Instagram: https://instagram.com/ugrowthfundFollow Jon BradshawLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mrbradshaw/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mrjonbradshaw/Twitter: https://twitter.com/mrjonbradshawYoutube: https://youtu.be/spRuy517if0

What is generative tech? Well, it's the next thing happening in VC!Some of the most significant changes in venture capital occurred over the last 6 months.AI has allowed us to create high-quality, cheap, and Fast AI models to create images, video, code, music, and other types of models.This is what is called Generative AI. Join us on this podcast to see what we think!Follow Peter HarrisTwitter: <a href="https://twitter.com/thevcstudent" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://twitter.com/thevcstudent</a>LinkedIn: <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/peterharris1" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.linkedin.com/in/peterharris1</a>Instagram: <a href="https://instagram.com/shodanpete" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://instagram.com/shodanpet</a>eYoutube: <a href="https://youtu.be/Hy9DsuFzTH4" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://youtu.be/Hy9DsuFzTH4</a> Follow University Growth FundWebsite: <a href="https://www.ugrowthfund.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.ugrowthfund.com/</a>LinkedIn: <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/company/university-growth-fund/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.linkedin.com/company/university-growth-fund/</a>Instagram: <a href="https://instagram.com/ugrowthfund" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://instagram.com/ugrowthfund</a> Follow Jon BradshawLinkedIn: <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/mrbradshaw/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.linkedin.com/in/mrbradshaw/</a>Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/mrjonbradshaw/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.instagram.com/mrjonbradshaw/</a>Twitter: <a href="https://twitter.com/mrjonbradshaw" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://twitter.com/mrjonbradshaw</a>Youtube: <a href="https://youtu.be/spRuy517if0" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://youtu.be/spRuy517if0</a>

What is Generative Tech? The Next VC Wave

Learn what FTX's crash means for VC. We are sure there are a lot of memes that also show this.Join us on this podcast to see what we think!Follow Peter HarrisTwitter: https://twitter.com/thevcstudentLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/peterharris1Instagram: https://instagram.com/shodanpeteYoutube: https://youtu.be/Hy9DsuFzTH4Follow University Growth FundWebsite: https://www.ugrowthfund.com/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/university-growth-fund/Instagram: https://instagram.com/ugrowthfundFollow Jon BradshawLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mrbradshaw/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mrjonbradshaw/Twitter: https://twitter.com/mrjonbradshawYoutube: https://youtu.be/spRuy517if0

Learn what FTX's crash means for VC. We are sure there are a lot of memes that also show this.Join us on this podcast to see what we think!Follow Peter HarrisTwitter: <a href="https://twitter.com/thevcstudent" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://twitter.com/thevcstudent</a>LinkedIn: <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/peterharris1" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.linkedin.com/in/peterharris1</a>Instagram: <a href="https://instagram.com/shodanpete" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://instagram.com/shodanpet</a>eYoutube: <a href="https://youtu.be/Hy9DsuFzTH4" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://youtu.be/Hy9DsuFzTH4</a> Follow University Growth FundWebsite: <a href="https://www.ugrowthfund.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.ugrowthfund.com/</a>LinkedIn: <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/company/university-growth-fund/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.linkedin.com/company/university-growth-fund/</a>Instagram: <a href="https://instagram.com/ugrowthfund" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://instagram.com/ugrowthfund</a> Follow Jon BradshawLinkedIn: <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/mrbradshaw/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.linkedin.com/in/mrbradshaw/</a>Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/mrjonbradshaw/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.instagram.com/mrjonbradshaw/</a>Twitter: <a href="https://twitter.com/mrjonbradshaw" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://twitter.com/mrjonbradshaw</a>Youtube: <a href="https://youtu.be/spRuy517if0" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://youtu.be/spRuy517if0</a>

FTX's Crash and It's Affect on Venture Capital

Jake Zeller and Jonathan Swanson launched a new fund, somewhat unique, https://powerset.co/.Their thesis is that founders are better investors than VCs. From their site they say, "Based on our experience working with hundreds of top founders and VCs, we have reason to believe that a certain cohort of founders can be some of the best investors on the planet, both in terms of helpfulness to startups and returns they’ll generate."The idea is successful entrepreneurs know other successful entrepreneurs.Join us on this podcast to see what we think!Follow Peter HarrisTwitter: https://twitter.com/thevcstudentLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/peterharris1Instagram: https://instagram.com/shodanpeteYoutube: https://youtu.be/Hy9DsuFzTH4Follow University Growth FundWebsite: https://www.ugrowthfund.com/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/university-growth-fund/Instagram: https://instagram.com/ugrowthfundFollow Jon BradshawLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mrbradshaw/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mrjonbradshaw/Twitter: https://twitter.com/mrjonbradshawYoutube: https://youtu.be/spRuy517if0

<a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/jake-zeller-79923454/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Jake Zeller</a> and <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/jonathanwswanson/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Jonathan Swanson</a> launched a new fund, somewhat unique, <a href="https://powerset.co/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://powerset.co/</a>.Their thesis is that founders are better investors than VCs. From their site they say, "Based on our experience working with hundreds of top founders and VCs, we have reason to believe that a certain cohort of founders can be some of the best investors on the planet, both in terms of helpfulness to startups and returns they’ll generate."The idea is successful entrepreneurs know other successful entrepreneurs.Join us on this podcast to see what we think!Follow Peter HarrisTwitter: <a href="https://twitter.com/thevcstudent" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://twitter.com/thevcstudent</a>LinkedIn: <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/peterharris1" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.linkedin.com/in/peterharris1</a>Instagram: <a href="https://instagram.com/shodanpete" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://instagram.com/shodanpet</a>eYoutube: <a href="https://youtu.be/Hy9DsuFzTH4" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://youtu.be/Hy9DsuFzTH4</a> Follow University Growth FundWebsite: <a href="https://www.ugrowthfund.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.ugrowthfund.com/</a>LinkedIn: <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/company/university-growth-fund/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.linkedin.com/company/university-growth-fund/</a>Instagram: <a href="https://instagram.com/ugrowthfund" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://instagram.com/ugrowthfund</a> Follow Jon BradshawLinkedIn: <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/mrbradshaw/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.linkedin.com/in/mrbradshaw/</a>Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/mrjonbradshaw/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.instagram.com/mrjonbradshaw/</a>Twitter: <a href="https://twitter.com/mrjonbradshaw" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://twitter.com/mrjonbradshaw</a>Youtube: <a href="https://youtu.be/spRuy517if0" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://youtu.be/spRuy517if0</a>

Are Founders Better Investors Than VCs?

We got a question from one of our listeners about how important it is for VCs to build their online presence. Like they say- if you didn't post about it online, did it really happen?  Does it apply to VCs too?Are VCs now the "new" influencers?Is it the fund that needs a brand or the individual partners need to create visibility/ credibility for themselves?Follow Peter HarrisTwitter: https://twitter.com/thevcstudentLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/peterharris1Instagram: https://instagram.com/shodanpeteYoutube: https://youtu.be/Hy9DsuFzTH4Follow University Growth FundWebsite: https://www.ugrowthfund.com/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/university-growth-fund/Instagram: https://instagram.com/ugrowthfundFollow Jon BradshawLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mrbradshaw/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mrjonbradshaw/Twitter: https://twitter.com/mrjonbradshawYoutube: https://youtu.be/spRuy517if0

We got a question from one of our listeners about how important it is for VCs to build their online presence. Like they say- if you didn't post about it online, did it really happen?  Does it apply to VCs too?Are VCs now the "new" influencers?Is it the fund that needs a brand or the individual partners need to create visibility/ credibility for themselves? Follow Peter HarrisTwitter: <a href="https://twitter.com/thevcstudent" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://twitter.com/thevcstudent</a>LinkedIn: <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/peterharris1" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.linkedin.com/in/peterharris1</a>Instagram: <a href="https://instagram.com/shodanpete" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://instagram.com/shodanpet</a>eYoutube: <a href="https://youtu.be/Hy9DsuFzTH4" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://youtu.be/Hy9DsuFzTH4</a> Follow University Growth FundWebsite: <a href="https://www.ugrowthfund.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.ugrowthfund.com/</a>LinkedIn: <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/company/university-growth-fund/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.linkedin.com/company/university-growth-fund/</a>Instagram: <a href="https://instagram.com/ugrowthfund" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://instagram.com/ugrowthfund</a> Follow Jon BradshawLinkedIn: <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/mrbradshaw/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.linkedin.com/in/mrbradshaw/</a>Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/mrjonbradshaw/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.instagram.com/mrjonbradshaw/</a>Twitter: <a href="https://twitter.com/mrjonbradshaw" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://twitter.com/mrjonbradshaw</a>Youtube: <a href="https://youtu.be/spRuy517if0" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://youtu.be/spRuy517if0</a>

How Important is it for VCs to Build an Online Presence?

In this episode, we discuss if Venture Capitalists are evil. We discuss why entrepreneurs feel like VCs are evil. And please forgive us for the audio quality. Jon forgot to turn the recording device on for the microphones. Peter HarrisUniversity Growth Fund: https://www.ugrowthfund.com/Instagram: https://instagram.com/shodanpete?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y=Twitter: https://twitter.com/thevcstudentYouTube: https://youtube.com/channel/UCAHrQUxcm_Oa1t3emwttpAQJon BradshawInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/mrjonbradshaw/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mrbradshaw/Twitter: https://twitter.com/mrjonbradshaw

In this episode, we discuss if Venture Capitalists are evil. We discuss why entrepreneurs feel like VCs are evil. And please forgive us for the audio quality. Jon forgot to turn the recording device on for the microphones. Peter Harris University Growth Fund: <a href="https://www.ugrowthfund.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.ugrowthfund.com/</a> Instagram: <a href="https://instagram.com/shodanpete?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y=" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://instagram.com/shodanpete?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y=</a> Twitter: <a href="https://twitter.com/thevcstudent" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://twitter.com/thevcstudent</a> YouTube: <a href="https://youtube.com/channel/UCAHrQUxcm_Oa1t3emwttpAQ" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://youtube.com/channel/UCAHrQUxcm_Oa1t3emwttpAQ</a>Jon Bradshaw Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/mrjonbradshaw/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.instagram.com/mrjonbradshaw/</a> LinkedIn: <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/mrbradshaw/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.linkedin.com/in/mrbradshaw/</a> Twitter: <a href="https://twitter.com/mrjonbradshaw" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://twitter.com/mrjonbradshaw</a>

Are Venture Capitalists Evil?

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