In today’s episode, we explore the intricacies of investing in the United States with two remarkable guests who bring decades of experience in venture capital and entrepreneurship. Sheel Mohnot Sheel Mohnot is a renowned venture capitalist and fintech entrepreneur. He is the co-founder and General Partner at Better Tomorrow Ventures (BTV), a venture capital firm specializing in pre-seed and seed-stage fintech startups. BTV’s portfolio boasts notable investments in companies like Flexport, Mercury, and Hippo Insurance. Prior to founding BTV, Sheel honed his expertise through various ventures, including co-founding FeeFighters, a payments startup acquired by Groupon in 2012, and Innovative Auctions, which was sold in 2015. Sheel’s journey also includes years at 500 Startups, where he led 500 Fintech, a sector-specific fund within the accelerator. He is well-known as a co-host of The Pitch Podcast, offering listeners a behind-the-scenes look at venture capital and startup funding. His early career with Kiva.org, a microfinance platform connecting lenders and borrowers worldwide, shaped his approach to fintech investments, emphasizing innovation and democratizing financial services. Marvin Liao Marvin Liao is an experienced venture capitalist, startup advisor, and mentor. He is best known for his role as a partner at 500 Startups, where he managed the San Francisco accelerator program and invested in over 400 startups across sectors such as fintech, SaaS, digital health, and IoT. His portfolio includes successes like Embroker, Eaze, and Shippo. Before venturing into startups, Marvin held senior executive roles at Yahoo, managing teams across Asia, Europe, and Latin America. His extensive experience in business development, sales, and marketing positioned him as an expert in scaling digital businesses internationally. Today, Marvin continues investing through partnerships with GameGroove Capital and Diaspora Ventures, while mentoring startups and advising venture capital funds globally. Join us as we dive into their insights on investing in the US, navigating early-stage startups, and the future of innovation in a globalized world.
