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Kamani Williams

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Angel Investing W/Kamani Williams - Documenting Every Step Of The Way

08/03/2025

EP008: Plum Deal Memo Walkthrough

Summary In this episode, Kamani Williams delves into the intricacies of Plum, a fintech platform designed to help users save and invest more effectively. He discusses the company's growth trajectory, market positioning, and unique behavioral finance features that set it apart from competitors. The conversation also covers the founders' journey, financial metrics, risk assessments, and future growth strategies, providing a comprehensive overview of Plum's potential in the fintech landscape. Takeaways Plum is a fintech platform that simplifies saving and investing. The company aims to reach profitability by 2025. Behavioral nudges are essential for improving financial literacy. Plum's unique features include adjustable saving modes and AI-driven insights. The UK fintech landscape is highly competitive and dynamic. Plum has a significant total addressable market in Europe. Strategic partnerships are crucial for Plum's expansion. Investing in Plum could yield strong returns for investors. The founders' journey highlights the importance of product evolution. Plum's mission focuses on educating users about financial management.

57 min
13/02/2025

EP007: My Plum Investment – AI’s Quick Take on This Fintech Bet

This brief AI conversation explores the innovative fintech company Plum, which aims to help users combat 'sleepy money' through AI-driven savings and investment solutions. The discussion covers Plum's unique approach, competitive landscape, investment insights, and the future of fintech, moreover, why Kamani invested into the company and how he sees things turning out for Plum

14 min
15/12/2024

EP006: Being Interviewed By Adam (Founder of ImbueIt)

All credit goes to Adam again - will drop the link to his podcasts platform, was great doing this with you! Adam's Platform (https://open.spotify.com/episode/3JxVzPNn9WvhfMFbqcRi4y?si=e01943e46a244958) In this conversation (interview), I reflect on my journey as a young angel investor, discussing the diverse investments I’ve made across countries and sectors. I explore the challenges I’ve faced, the importance of habit-building, and how my approach to evaluating founders and investment opportunities has evolved. I also share my scepticism towards renewable energy investments, emphasising the need for practical use cases and recognising the barriers posed by established energy companies. I dive into the dynamics of angel investing, focusing on emerging technologies, founder psychology, and the ever-changing landscape of digital currency and FinTech. Believing in founders’ visions while considering the broader societal impact of technology is essential. I also touch on personal growth, highlighting themes of justice, prison reform, and the value of persistence and lifelong learning in creating meaningful societal impact.

1hr 36min
02/12/2024

EP005: Loby’s Journey to Perfect Roommate Matches with Co-Founder Christian Brown

In this episode, I had the pleasure of interviewing Christian Brown, co-founder of ⁠Loby⁠, a startup aimed at helping students and young adults find flatmates & property in the UK. The conversation covers the challenges of the current rental market, the innovative approach ⁠Loby ⁠takes to match users, and the importance of building a community among university students. Christian shares insights into the journey of building the app, the strategies for user retention, and the benefits Lobby offers to landlords. The discussion also touches on the future of Lobby and advice for aspiring entrepreneurs. Was a pleasure to speak with Christian - you can find his LinkedIn below along with Loby's: Christian Brown: https://www.linkedin.com/in/christian-brown-460221227/ Loby: https://loby.uk/

40 min
22/11/2024

EP004: Deal Memo 001 - LiquidPiston

Taking over from AI and doing a walkthrough of my first deal memo covering LiquidPiston. As my first deal memo should be pretty cool to see how future deal memos will be different from this one. That being said - tap into my first attempt creating and covering my first own deal memo! Again can see it here: LiquidPiston Deal Memo

40 min
20/11/2024

EP003: AI Discusses My 1st Deal Memo - LiquidPiston

In this episode, AI takes a deep dive into Kamani's first deal memo as an angel investor, focusing on Liquid Piston, a company revolutionizing engine technology. The conversation explores the significant problems Liquid Piston addresses, including inefficiency, bulk, noise, and fuel flexibility. It also delves into their innovative solutions, market opportunities, competitive landscape, and the risks associated with investing in such a startup. Throughout the discussion, the AI agents from Notebook reflect on my learning journey as a new investor, emphasizing the importance of understanding the industry and the technology behind it. That being said I just had the idea for AI to do it and it was very interesting to listen too - that being said next episode (004) will be me doing the job instead of AI. Access to the deal memo is here: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1pMgAZ-fnFwdgx0XA3J4ygeF0dzHIR5Ik/view?usp=drive_link

19 min
10/11/2024

EP002: My Weaknesses

In this episode, Kamani Williams discusses his weaknesses as an angel investor, focusing on how he plans to embrace and improve upon them. He highlights the importance of key attributes such as the ability to write checks, the significance of energy and time, and the necessity of building a strong network. Kamani reflects on his limited experience and emphasizes the value of persistence and learning in the investment space. He concludes by teasing the next episode's focus on deal memos for his first investment.

20 min
01/10/2024

17Nexus EP001: The Beginning

In the inaugural episode of 17 Nexus, host Kamani Williams introduces his journey into angel investing, sharing his motivations, goals, and the significance of the number 17 in his life. He discusses his initial investments, the challenges and opportunities in the angel investing space, and his plans for the podcast, which include documenting his experiences and providing valuable insights to listeners. Kamani emphasizes the importance of networking, personal growth, and the art of investing, while also offering incentives for audience engagement through book giveaways.

9 min

8 Episodes

Angel Investing W/Kamani Williams - Documenting Every Step Of The Way

Creator

Kamani Williams
Years Active

2024 - 2025
Episodes

8
Rating

Clean
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