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Venture Declassified is here to provide you with practical insights, expert advice, and a deeper understanding of the investment landscape for first-time investors. Hosted by a team of seasoned investors and financial experts, this podcast is tailor-made for newcomers who are eager to learn about the fundamentals of investing and want to make informed decisions. We understand that starting your investment journey can be intimidating, but our goal is to demystify the process and equip you with the knowledge and tools needed to succeed.
Unknown Host hosts Venture Declassified, a business show with 36 episodes published.
In this special crossover episode of Venture Declassified, Mike Kelly, Ben Pidgeon, and Jacob Schpok join Grant Chapman on the Hard Tech Podcast to tackle a question many angel investors wrestle with: how should you eval
Episode Summary In this episode of Venture Declassified, Mike Kelly, Ben Pidgeon, and Jacob Schpok tackle one of the murkier concepts in startup investing: mark-to-market valuations. What starts as a conversation about p
In this quick Venture Declassified “nugget,” Mike Kelly, Ben Pidgeon, and Jacob Schpok break down the concept of drag-along rights—one of those legal terms that can have major real-world consequences for investors and fo
In this episode of Venture Declassified, hosts Mike Kelly, Ben Pidgeon, and Jacob Schpok unpack one of the most misunderstood moments in startup investing: the exit. While headlines often highlight big acquisition number
In this episode of Venture Declassified, hosts Mike Kelly, Ben Pidgeon, and Jacob Schpok dive into a reality every startup investor eventually faces: what happens when a company simply doesn’t work out. The conversation
Episode Summary In this episode of Venture Declassified, hosts Mike Kelly, Ben Pidgeon, and Jacob Schpok unpack a topic that occasionally pops up in startup financials but rarely gets discussed openly: founder loans. Wha
In this episode of Venture Declassified , Mike Kelly and Jacob Schpok are joined by Grant Chapman, co-founder of Glassboard, along with GrowthX Partner Jeanette Renshaw for a candid conversation about what it really take
Episode Summary Recorded live from the Rally Innovation Conference, this episode of Venture Declassified features a wide-ranging and candid conversation with Jeanette Renshaw, Partner at GrowthX, on what actually drives
In this episode of Venture Declassified, hosts Mike Kelly, Ben Pidgeon, and Jacob Schpok tackle one of the most overlooked—but most consequential—parts of startup investing: the cap table. From abandoned founder equity t
In this episode of Venture Declassified, hosts Mike Kelly, Ben Pidgeon, and Jacob Schpok take a hard look at bridge rounds—what they are, when they make sense, and when they’re really just a disguised recap. The conversa
In this episode of Venture Declassified, hosts Jacob Schpok, Ben Pidgeon, and Mike Kelly unpack the inner workings of Special Purpose Vehicles (SPVs) and their role in managing follow-on investments. Drawing from recent
Episode Summary In this episode of “Venture Declassified,” hosts Mike Kelly, Jacob Schpok, and Ben Pidgeon are joined by super angel investor Ken Miller for a candid conversation on the art and reality of exercising infl
In this insightful episode of "Venture Declassified," hosts Jacob Spock, Mike Kelly, and Ben Pidgeon are joined by guest Ken Miller to tackle the timely and complex topic of tariffs, and their ripple effects on startups,
In this lively episode of "Venture Declassified," hosts Mike Kelly, Ben Pidgeon, and Jacob Spock dive deep into their screening processes, offering a backstage pass to how venture capital decisions are made. The episode
In this episode of "Venture Declassified," hosts Ben Pidgeon, Mike Kelly, and Jacob Schpok delve into the intriguing world of secondary markets. They explore how these markets offer a mechanism for current shareholders i
In this insightful episode of "Venture Declassified," hosts Ben Pidgeon, Mike Kelly, and Jacob Schpok join guest Toph Day to explore the rapid shifts within Indiana's burgeoning tech ecosystem. The discussion centers on
Episode Summary In this engaging episode of "Venture Declassified," hosts Mike Kelly, Ben Pidgeon, and Jacob Schpok unpack the various types of investment vehicles and the appropriate contexts for their use. The episode
Episode Summary In this enlightening episode of "Venture Declassified," hosts Ben Pidgeon, Mike Kelly, and Jacob Spock tackle the subject of waterfall analysis, offering listeners a clear understanding of its role in the
In this episode of "Venture Declassified," hosts Jacob Schpock and Mike Kelly dive into an engaging discussion centered on using AI tools to create a Minimum Viable Product (MVP). They explore the necessary skills, costs
In this insightful episode of "Venture Declassified," hosts Mike Kelly, Ben Pidgeon, and Jacob Spock tackle the often contentious topic of CEO compensation in startups. With an engaging and dynamic discussion, the trio d
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Venture Declassified is hosted by Unknown Host. The show is categorised under business (investing) and has published 36 episodes.
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