The10%

Jayson Dombele

The10% podcast focuses on various topics related to entrepreneurship, startups, and venture capital. Our aim is to provide valuable insights to our listeners by sharing our experiences, the lessons we have learned, and the wisdom we have gained through our journey. This podcast will feature interviews with experienced entrepreneurs and venture capitalists who will be sharing their insights and experiences to help you on your startup or investment journey. Covering topics from VC and founder mistakes, how to successfully raise a funding round or improve your investment thesis.

  1. 2023-07-03

    April Oury (Prota Ventures) - On Defining the Pre-Seed Stage, Human Flourishing, & Prota Investment Process

    April Oury, One of the Capital Managing Director at Prota Ventures, joins the show to discuss various topics including career switching, defining human flourishing in investing, the Prota Ventures investment process, and the pre-seed stage. Hosted by Jayson Dombele, the podcast episode begins with a discussion about April Oury's career journey. April shares her experience as a course instructor at the Institute of Physical Art and her subsequent ownership of Body Gears Physical Therapy for 16 years. She then explains how she transitioned into angel investing and venture capital with Prota Ventures. Next, the conversation shifts to the concept of human flourishing, a prominent focus at Prota Ventures. April shares her perspective on what human flourishing means to her and how it influences their investment approach. The episode then delves into the four levels of the investment process at Prota Ventures: Incubator, Labs, Capital, and Exit. April provides insights into each stage and explains how they support entrepreneurs and startups throughout their journey. One of the challenges faced by founders is determining the appropriate time to raise a pre-seed round due to market inconsistencies. April sheds light on this topic by discussing the characteristics and milestones that indicate a startup is ready for a pre-seed round. Finally, April highlights Prota Ventures' competitive edge. She explains what sets them apart from other venture capital firms and why entrepreneurs choose to work with them. The podcast episode offers valuable insights into April Oury's career path, Prota Ventures' investment philosophy, and the factors involved in raising a pre-seed round. Listeners gain a deeper understanding of the Prota Ventures approach to investing and the importance of human flourishing in the startup ecosystem.

    20 min
  2. 2023-06-12

    Jayson Dombele (The10% Event) - Navigating The Funding Landscape [Presented by: Braid It!]

    Today's episode highlights our event where we will explore the intricacies of securing funding for startups. We understand the numerous challenges that founders face as they operate their businesses. Capital serves as the lifeblood of a startup, and venture capitalists (VCs) play a vital role in fueling innovation, growth, and expansion. In the recent quarter, the VC industry has seen significant changes. The capital flowing into new funds has decreased, and VCs have become more selective in deploying their capital, resulting in fewer investments. With recent bank failures and a weaker economic environment, founders now need to focus on long-term planning, fundamentals, and healthier finances. However, amidst these challenges, new companies continue to emerge, especially those leveraging game-changing technology or addressing current gaps in the market. Throughout the panel discussion, we addressed various topics, including practical insights and tips for entrepreneurs, navigating the current funding landscape, fundraising strategies, and best practices. We will also delve into the challenges of raising capital and explore ways to overcome them. A big thanks to the panelists Ellie Bahrmasel (Co-Founder of Further Faster), Michelle Rogoff (VC at HPA), Hylton Irons (VC at Listen Ventures) & Michael Abramowitz (Co-Founder of Braid It!) Thanks to our sponsors as well over at Braid It! Where short form video content meets collaboration & community

    1h 6m

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The10% podcast focuses on various topics related to entrepreneurship, startups, and venture capital. Our aim is to provide valuable insights to our listeners by sharing our experiences, the lessons we have learned, and the wisdom we have gained through our journey. This podcast will feature interviews with experienced entrepreneurs and venture capitalists who will be sharing their insights and experiences to help you on your startup or investment journey. Covering topics from VC and founder mistakes, how to successfully raise a funding round or improve your investment thesis.