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

In this special replay episode Ambar Bhattacharyya of Maverick Capital joins Nick to discuss Healthcare Deep Dive – How AI and GLP-1 Megatrends Affect the Industry, Why Specialities Need to be Integrated, and Insights on Bundling vs. Unbundling. In this episode we cover:

  • Healthcare Trends, Including High Deductible Health Plans and Cash Pay Models
  • US Halthcare System, Incentives for Preventative Medicine, and Potential for Value-Based Outcome-Oriented Systems
  • AI Adoption in Healthcare, Including Adoption and Risks
  • The Future of Healthcare Technology, New Codes, and Credentialing Process
  • Healthcare, Aging, and End-of-Life Care

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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.

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Direct download: Ambar_Bhattacharyya_-_Remaster.mp3
Category:Podcast Episodes -- posted at: 4:41am EST

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

  • Mike Droesch
  • Sandeep Patil
  • Jill Chase

We asked guests to discuss the factor that could cause the most disruption to the industry going forward and how that will change the next decade of venture.

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

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You can learn more about New Stack Ventures by visiting our LinkedIn and Twitter.

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Direct download: Investor_Stories_380-_Disruptive_Forces_Droesch_Patil_Chase.mp3
Category:Investor Stories -- posted at: 4:00am EST

In this special replay episode Adrian Aoun of Forward joins Nick to discuss Why Healthcare is Broken and How to Fix it, A Future Path Forward Where Doctors are Architects not Providers, and How the Employer-Sponsored Healthcare System is Designed to Fail Us. In this episode we cover:

  • AI, Startups, and Entrepreneurship With Google Executives Larry Page and Sergey Brin
  • Democratizing Healthcare Through AI-Powered Pods
  • Healthcare Innovation and Technology Adoption
  • Assessing Talent and Building Teams in Person Vs. Remote
  • Healthcare System Flaws and Potential Solutions
  • Improving Healthcare with AI and Remote Monitoring

Guest Links:

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

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You can learn more about New Stack Ventures by visiting our LinkedIn and Twitter.

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Direct download: Adrian_Aoun_-_Replay.mp3
Category:Podcast Episodes -- posted at: 4:00am EST

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

  • Ambar Bhattacharyya
  • Rick Heitzmann
  • Alexa von Tobel

We asked guests for the most important piece of advice that they'd share with folks early in their venture career.

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

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You can learn more about New Stack Ventures by visiting our 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!


Han Shen of iFly.vc joins Nick to discuss Hyper-Concentration, Identifying $4B Weee! At Seed, How to Invest in Deals that Have No Competition, and How to Spot Consumer Trends Before They’re Obvious. In this episode we cover:

  • The Role of Customer Insights in Investment Decisions
  • Han Shen's Investment Strategy and Focus on U.S. Market
  • Investment Themes and Portfolio Construction
  • Investment in We and Lessons Learned from China
  • Founder Insights and Growth Potential
  • Investment Framework and Underwriting
  • Common Reasons for Company Failure
  • Recommendations and Final Thoughts

Guest Links:

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

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You can learn more about New Stack Ventures by visiting our LinkedIn and Twitter.

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Direct download: Han_Shen_-_Final.mp3
Category:Podcast Episodes -- posted at: 4:00am EST

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

  • Adam Felesky
  • Mike Droesch
  • Sami Inkinen

We asked guests to discuss the most visionary founder that they've worked with and what makes them so special.

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

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Manish Patel of Nava Ventures joins Nick to discuss Lessons from Larry Page, Why Subscriptions Won’t Work in the Era of AI, How Enterprises Will Adopt AI, and the 3 Keys to Building Great Products. In this episode we cover:

  • Challenges and Lessons at Google
  • The Evolution of AI and Advertising
  • Nava Ventures' Thesis and Investment Strategy
  • Investing in AI and Enterprise Sales
  • Lessons from Scopely's Success
  • The Importance of Human Needs in Product Design

Guest Links:

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

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You can learn more about New Stack Ventures by visiting our LinkedIn and Twitter.

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Direct download: Manish_Patel_Final.mp3
Category:Podcast Episodes -- posted at: 4:00am EST

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

  • Pejman Nozad
  • James Joaquin
  • Rick Heitzmann

We asked guests to share the best question they've ever been asked by an allocator.

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

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You can learn more about New Stack Ventures by visiting our LinkedIn and Twitter.

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Godard Abel of G2 joins Nick to discuss The Founder and CEO of G2 on AI’s Impact on Enterprise SaaS, How to Embrace the Climb, and Insights on Managing Through Crisis. In this episode we cover:

  • Founding G2 and Market Challenges
  • Metrics and Marketplace Growth
  • Investor Insights and Data Utilization
  • Founder Mode and Leadership
  • Building Strong Support Systems
  • Embracing AI and Innovation

Guest Links:

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

Want to keep up to date with The Full Ratchet? Follow us on social.

You can learn more about New Stack Ventures by visiting our 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!

Direct download: Godard_Abel_Final.mp3
Category:Podcast Episodes -- posted at: 4:00am EST

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