200 episodes

We talk to Southern California VCs to get to know them, their funds, and their advice for entrepreneurs.

Hosted by Minnie Ingersoll from TenOneTen, an LA-based seed fund investing in b2b software.

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We talk to Southern California VCs to get to know them, their funds, and their advice for entrepreneurs.

Hosted by Minnie Ingersoll from TenOneTen, an LA-based seed fund investing in b2b software.

    Michael Tubbs -- Tubbs Ventures

    Michael Tubbs -- Tubbs Ventures

    Michael Tubbs gained national prominence when he became the youngest mayor of any major American city at age 26. He was a hero of the universal basic income movement until he suddenly lost reelection. Listen to his lessons learned and think about what you're willing to stick your neck out and lose for.
    Tubbs is now investing out of Tubbs Ventures, where he focuses on government technology and solving fundamental societal problems.

    • 31 min
    Josh Resnick - OpenSky Ventures

    Josh Resnick - OpenSky Ventures

    Josh Resnick is the co-founder of candy brand Sugarfina, where he sold very expensive gummy bears that made people happy. Before Sugarfina, he sold his video game developer Pandemic Studios for $860M. 
    He is now a General Partner at OpenSky Ventures where he invests in the future of commerce and helps founders avoid pitfalls of growing too fast--adding SKUs too quickly, not having a handle on business data, overspending on legal and other lessons he's learned from his founder and angel investing journey.
     

    • 33 min
    Kunal Tandon -- El Cap

    Kunal Tandon -- El Cap

    Kunal Tandon was running a family business importing paper and metal before cold calling his way into venture capital. Previously at Collaborative Fund, Kunal is now investing out of El Cap Fund II with his partner and former NFL player Stewart Bradley.

    • 37 min
    Scott Nolan - Founders Fund

    Scott Nolan - Founders Fund

    Scott Nolan tells us what he thinks about the Elon-haters and how Founders Fund is unique in their investing approach. Scott, a partner at Founders Fund, has been there 12 years and was one of the first hires at SpaceX.

    • 31 min
    Ivan Nikkhoo -- Navigate Ventures

    Ivan Nikkhoo -- Navigate Ventures

    From fleeing revolution at 14 to shaping the future of B2B SaaS investments, Ivan's journey is nothing short of inspirational. Uncover secrets to startup success and the art of building a vibrant venture community.

    • 27 min
    Josh Porter -- FirstLook Partners

    Josh Porter -- FirstLook Partners

    FirstLook Partners is a hybrid fund of funds actively investing in funds under $50M. Josh Porter, co-founder of FirstLook, explains why he thinks smaller funds make the best investment opportunities. 
    Josh has seen hundreds of decks and digs in on how to evaluate funds and his unique approach to co-investments.

    • 30 min

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