The Full Ratchet (TFR): Venture Capital and Startup Investing Demystified

Rodrigo Liang of SambaNova Systems joins Nate to discuss The Future of Generative AI, Innovating at the Hardware Layer, and the Path to Artificial General Intelligence. In this episode we cover:

  • The Rise of Neural Nets and Demand for Computing Power
  • Transition models vs. legacy models.
  • E-Chat GPT Introduction was Game Changing.
  • Predictions For The Future of Generative AI
  • AI's role in the digital age.
  • Are there any professions that are at risk?

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The host of The Full Ratchet is Nick Moran, General Partner of New Stack Ventures, a venture capital firm committed to investing in founders outside of the Bay Area.

To learn more about New Stack Ventures by visiting our Website and LinkedIn and be sure to follow us on Twitter.

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On this special segment of The Full Ratchet, the following Investors are featured:

  • Catharine Dockery
  • David Tisch
  • Kyle Harrison

Each investor discusses sectors, drivers and/or trends that may have significant impact in the future and are potentially positioned for outsized-returns.

The host of The Full Ratchet is Nick Moran, General Partner of New Stack Ventures, a venture capital firm committed to investing in founders outside of the Bay Area.

Learn more about New Stack Ventures by visiting our Website. Also, follow us on LinkedIn and Twitter!

Founders, are you frustrated by trying to find the ideal VC's for y

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Wes Chan and Pegah Ebrahimi of FPV Ventures join Nick to discuss Building with a 100-Year Vision, Getting to Conviction in Canva, the Mission-Driven Mindset, and Lessons from the Legend, Bill Campbell. In this episode we cover:

  • The long-term effects of the tech banking crisis
  • Advice to portfolio founders
  • What Generative AI Means for Google and Search
  • How to find mission-driven founders
  • The operating model for helping with founders
  • How to build trust with founders
  • Advice from Bill Campbell
  • Advice for portfolio founders on sourcing talent

The host of The Full Ratchet is Nick Moran, General Partner of New Stack Ventures, a venture capital firm committed to investing in founders outside of the Bay Area.

To learn more about New Stack Ventures by visiting our Website and LinkedIn and be sure to follow us on Twitter.

Want to keep up to date with The Full Ratchet? Subscribe to our podcast and follow us on LinkedIn and Twitter.

Are you a founder looking for your next investor? Visit our free tool VC-Rank and we'll send a list of potential investors right to your inbox!

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On this special segment of The Full Ratchet, the following Investors are featured:

  • Deena Shakir
  • David Tisch
  • Wes Chan & Pegah Ebrahimi

Each investor illustrates a critical lesson learned about startup investing and how it's changed their approach.

The host of The Full Ratchet is Nick Moran, General Partner of New Stack Ventures, a venture capital firm committed to investing in founders outside of the Bay Area.

Learn more about New Stack Ventures by visiting our Website. Also, follow us on LinkedIn and Twitter!

Founders, are you frustrated by trying to find the ideal VC's for your stage, sector, and geography? Answer five questions with VC Rank and generate your customized list now


Alex Konrad of Forbes joins Nick to discuss The Fallout of First Republic and SVB and its Implications on Tech, The Algorithm Behind the Midas List, and Will AI Actually Replace Journalists? . In this episode we cover:

  • What led to the demise of First Republic Bank
  • Venture Capital’s response to the Crisis
  • How will the acquisition of First Republic Bank impact investors and venture capitalists
  • How the Midas list is made
  • Differences between the regular Midas list and the Seed list
  • What are the useful use cases for Crypto
  • Is AI coming for people’s jobs

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Missed a recent episode? Go to The Full Ratchet blog and catch up!

The hosts of The Full Ratchet are Nick Moran and Nate Pierotti of New Stack Ventures, a venture capital firm committed to investing in founders outside of the Bay Area. You can follow us on LinkedIn and Twitter!

Founders, are you frustrated by trying to find the ideal VC's for your stage, sector, and geography? Answer five questions with VC Rank and generate your customized list now.

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On this special segment of The Full Ratchet, the following Investors are featured:

  • Jim Andelman
  • Catharine Dockery
  • Eric Tarczynski

Each investor highlights a situation where they decided not to invest, why they passed, and how it played out.

The host of The Full Ratchet is Nick Moran, General Partner of New Stack Ventures, a venture capital firm committed to investing in founders outside of the Bay Area.

Learn more about New Stack Ventures by visiting our Website. Also, follow us on LinkedIn and Twitter!

Founders, are you frustrated by trying to find the ideal VC's for your stage, sector, and geography? Answer five questions with VC Rank and generate your customized list now

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David Tisch of Box Group joins Nick to discuss Why Optimizing for Ownership is a Trap, The Future of Seed Investing, and The Opportunity in Consumer Social. In this episode we cover:

  • Dealing with decisions that feel like tweener.
  • Over-rotating on short-term fake signals.
  • What is their portfolio construction philosophy?
  • Regretting not investing in the right companies.
  • Where do you think prices will go in 2020?
  • Differences between social media and venture capital.
  • The opportunity to capture the hearts and minds of consumers.

Missed a recent episode? Go to The Full Ratchet blog and catch up!

The hosts of The Full Ratchet are Nick Moran and Nate Pierotti of New Stack Ventures, a venture capital firm committed to investing in founders outside of the Bay Area. You can follow us on LinkedIn and Twitter!

Founders, are you frustrated by trying to find the ideal VC's for your stage, sector, and geography? Answer five questions with VC Rank and generate your customized list now.

 
 
 
 
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On this special segment of The Full Ratchet, the following Investors are featured:

  • Wesley Chan & Pegah Ebrahimi
  • Deena Shakir
  • Rick Zullo

Each investor discusses sectors, drivers and/or trends that may have significant impact in the future and are potentially positioned for outsized-returns.

The host of The Full Ratchet is Nick Moran, General Partner of New Stack Ventures, a venture capital firm committed to investing in founders outside of the Bay Area.

Learn more about New Stack Ventures by visiting our Website. Also, follow us on LinkedIn and Twitter!

Founders, are you frustrated by trying to find the ideal VC's for your stage, sector, and geography? Answer five questions with VC Rank and generate your customized list now.

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Rex Woodbury of Index joins Nate to discuss The Opportunity in Gen Z, Deciphering Signal From the Noise in Generative AI, and The Future of Work. In this episode we cover:

Entrepreneurship vs. Work ethic.
The power of questioning social constructs.
Other trends to be excited about in tech.
Connecting to people on the internet is similar to advertising.
Comparing cloud vs. Generative AI
Habits tactics and techniques for writing.

The host of The Full Ratchet is Nick Moran, General Partner of New Stack Ventures, a venture capital firm committed to investing in founders outside of the Bay Area.

To learn more about New Stack Ventures by visiting our Website and LinkedIn and be sure to follow us on Twitter.

Want to keep up to date with The Full Ratchet? Subscribe to our podcast and follow us on LinkedIn and Twitter.

Are you a founder looking for your next investor? Visit our free tool VC-Rank and we'll send a list of potential investors right to your inbox!

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