In this episode of The BARE Ventures Podcast, Samir Vig interviewed Gaurav Jain, Managing Partner at Afore Capital. Samir and Gaurav cover the emergence of pre seed investing, the opportunity Afore Capital saw early on and what has shaped the evolution of today’s market. Watch Full Interview: https://youtu.be/oxDCZjLo4Gs Story Notes: Gaurav’s BackgroundViews On The Pre Seed MarketHelping Founders Scale From 0 to 1Pre Seed Investment ProcessAdvice For FoundersVision For Afore Capital Learn more at: https://www.barevc.com/
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Host Samir Vig and David Goldberg discuss cryptocurrency, NFTs, and the future of The Metaverse. The Metaverse, which refers to a network of digital environments, along with the Web3 technologies that make such infrastructure possible, is currently a rich space for start-ups and the venture capitalist firms that invest in them. On this episode of The BARE Ventures Podcast, Samir Vig introduces founder and partner of Alpaca VC David Goldberg. Goldberg’s insight and expertise gives listeners a clearer understanding of enigmatic Web3 technologies and what the future of The Metaverse may hold. An Untraditional Path David Goldberg’s experience as a…
Bare Ventures host Samir Vig interviews Nasir Qadree about funding strategy for diverse founders in financial technology (Fintech) and the future of work sectors. In this episode of The BARE Ventures Podcast, Samir Vig interviewed Nasir Qadree, Founder and Nasir Qadree, the Founder and Managing Partner of Zeal Capital, based in Washington D.C. is investing with diversity and inclusivity in mind. Qadree is driving unprecedented success for his venture capital firm, Zeal. In just two years, it has become one of the larger and more well known first-time funds in the venture community. Their ability to see their mission come…
In this episode of The BARE Ventures Podcast, Samir Vig interviewed Apoorva Pandhi, Partner at Foundation Capital. Samir and Apoorva highlight key topics for early-stage investors, what it means to be the first institutional check to invest and trends in enterprise investing. They also discuss adding value to founders besides just capital and the impacts of COVID on the industry. Watch Full Interview: https://youtu.be/McvSyIpICZ0 Story Notes: Apoorva’s Background And Foundation Capital OverviewWorking With Early Stage CompaniesThoughts On The MarketWays To Be A Good Investor Outside Just The CapitalImpacts of Covid On The Venture Investing ProcessFuture Of The Industry And The…
Host Samir Vig and Goanna Capital’s Rob Hilmer Discuss Growth Stage Investing, Methodology and A New Solution Goanna Capital Provides for Companies and Investors. In this episode of The BARE Ventures Podcast, Samir Vig welcomes Rob Hilmer, Founder and General Partner at Goanna Capital. Rob and Samir discuss how Goanna utilizes secondaries and gets access to great primary fundraising rounds as a key differentiator to its success. Goanna Capital: The Mission and Background Goanna Capital is an investment firm focused on private companies in the global internet, software, consumer, and financial technology industries. Founded by Robert Hilmer, an Australian-born fund…
Host Samir Vig and Signature Bank’s Nick Dolik expand on venture debt, alternative financing, and how to decide what funding route is right for your company. With numerous funding options now available, startups have more flexibility than ever when it comes to raising capital for their company. While the traditional financing routes like venture capital are more active than ever, there is an emergence of more alternative financing options as well. In this episode of The BARE Ventures Podcast, Samir Vig Interviewed Nick Dolik, Senior Vice President, Venture Banking Group at Signature Bank. Here to introduce what Signature Bank has…
Host Samir Vig and Jake Yormak speak on the evolving investing landscape, how to navigate it, and the next chapter for Story Ventures. Venture capital is a pillar in the business industry, as it serves as the fuel to ignite a start-up business. However, the industry is evolving and modern times have called for modern strategies. Consequently, its structures have been rebuilt, familiar terms have gained new meanings, and ecosystems continue to expand. On this episode of The BARE Ventures Podcast, Samir Vig introduces founder and partner of Story Ventures, Jake Yormak. Yormak’s experience and expertise provide clarity on the…
Samir Vig plans on influencing the venture capital ecosystem an episode at a time on The BARE Ventures Podcast. Samir Vig, Founder and CEO of BARE Ventures, launches The BARE Ventures Podcast, a series focused on the venture capital asset class, opportunities for investors, and insights into the market. As the venture capital industry can be difficult to break into or access, Samir’s experience led him to a conclusion: the market needed a better way to navigate and learn. In the first episode of the series he reveals the goal of the emerging podcast, projected to capture the interests of…