The Visual VC

Daniel Zaturansky

In this podcast, Daniel Zaturansky, a seasoned entrepreneur, discusses how to build high-growth companies, navigate the startup funding process, and share insights and advice from venture capitalists, founders and experts in various fields.

Episodes

  1. 09/21/2023

    Decisions, Decisions: Mastering the Art of Decision-Making with Andrew Altshuler

    This interview with Andrew Altshuler, a researcher, consultant, and educator with expertise in decision science and knowledge management, is a must-listen for startup founders and executives. Altshuler covers the process of decision-making, emphasizing the importance of framing the problem, defining criteria, and assessing cognitive biases. He also discusses the use of AI in decision-making and his work in developing AI-powered knowledge management solutions. Here are the main highlights and takeaways from the interview: Decision-making is a crucial function in life and business. Before making a decision, it's important to frame the problem and design a plan of decision-making. Decision-making strategies can include making the decision yourself, delegating it, or creating a group of competent people to help. Sense-making is crucial to making informed decisions, and it involves making sense of unstructured data and scattered information. Defining criteria is essential to decision-making, and it involves specifying the criteria by which you will make your decision. Cognitive biases can impact decision-making, and it's important to be aware of them and assess whether you are under their influence. Structured approaches to decision-making are necessary for important business decisions. Don't miss out on the practical insights and knowledge shared by Altshuler in this informative interview. Check it out now!

    51 min
  2. The Secrets of Raising Money to Your Startup: An Interview with Ariel Sterman, VP of Bessemer Israel

    03/28/2023

    The Secrets of Raising Money to Your Startup: An Interview with Ariel Sterman, VP of Bessemer Israel

    Are you ready to take your startup to the next level with fundraising?  As a founder and executive officer of Powtoon for over 11 years, I have met countless entrepreneurs seeking advice on how to build and run their startups and raise capital. In this exciting episode, I sit down with Ariel Sterman, the VP of Bessemer Israel, to gain valuable insight into the world of venture capital and what investors are really looking for in a startup. In this interview, you’ll learn the following: Discover the secrets of securing investment and learn what really goes on behind the scenes! Learn how to avoid common pitfalls and make the most of your meetings with venture capitalists. Be surprised by what venture capitalists are really looking for in a founder - it may not be what you expect! Explore the challenges that venture capitalists face and find out how they overcome them. Get an inside look at the invaluable support and resources your venture capitalist can provide you as a founder. With eight years of personal experience in the field, Ariel shares his expert knowledge on the key criteria that investors like Bessemer use to choose the right team and ideas to invest in. He also reveals the common mistakes that founders make when trying to secure investment and provides tips to help you avoid them. Discover the secrets to successful fundraising and learn what sets Bessemer VC apart from the rest. Ariel shares stories from his personal journey and how he became a successful VC investor, as well as the challenges he faced along the way. This is an opportunity to gain first-hand knowledge from a seasoned pro and get ahead of the game in your fundraising journey. Don't miss out on this chance to learn from one of the best and set yourself up for success! And stay tuned for more episodes where we'll explore other ways to raise finance for your startup.

    25 min

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In this podcast, Daniel Zaturansky, a seasoned entrepreneur, discusses how to build high-growth companies, navigate the startup funding process, and share insights and advice from venture capitalists, founders and experts in various fields.