TSP004 | Andrew Medal – From Prison To Angel Investor
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Episode Summary
Andrew Medal has a remarkable story on how he went from a prison inmate to becoming a serial entrepreneur. He talks to John about how he became an Entrepreneur magazine contributor, his charity work with Last Mile, and shares some insightful tips on how entrepreneurs can get investor interest without any experience or a working prototype.
Key Takeaways
- 02:15 – Andrew talks about how he got his job working for an angel investment firm.
- 05:20 – What’s considered a great pitch versus a bad one?
- 09:10 – Andrew talks about the charity project he’s involved with called Last Mile.
- 16:35 – Mistakes are an important part of an entrepreneur’s journey. Don’t give up on taking chances and risks.
- 21:30 – How can entrepreneurs raise money without a working prototype?
- 28:30 – Andrew recommends people read The Lean Startup by Eric Ries
Tweetables
[Tweet “Paint a picture to #investors. Become the #Picasso of Pitches.”]
[Tweet “There’s a lot of first time entrepreneurs that don’t have experience, so explain to your investors why you’re the right team.”]
[Tweet “Just because you’ve made a mistake, doesn’t mean you should stop dreaming.”]
[Tweet “No matter what we’re doing as entrepreneurs, if we’re learning in the process, we’re growing and we should never stop learning/growing.”]
Links Mentioned
http://buzzsumo.com/
http://www.invisionapp.com/
The Art of War by Sun Tzu
The Lean Startup by Eric Ries
AndrewMedal.com
@AndrewMedal
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TSP 003 | Eva Ho – When Google Bought My Startup
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Episode Summary
In today’s episode of The Successful Pitch, John Livesay features Eva Ho, the co-founder of Susa Ventures on to give her thoughts on staying true to your focus, being part of an entrepreneurial team and where to find your inspiration. As a member of a small company later taken over by Google (Applied Semantics), she also gives some great insight into what it’s like to have your company bought by an Internet giant, yet still retaining the original family feeling.
Key Takeaways
- 00.14 – John Livesay gives a bit of background information on today’s guest, Eva Ho.
- 03.09 – Regardless of your beginnings, having the drive and ability to network can change everything.
- 04.54 – It’s not just business anymore; try to connect with your clients on a personal level.
- 07.25 – Marketing styles: How important is having a personal brand?
- 10.39 – Conveying your true passion should be a key aim of any pitch you do.
- 12.31 – Being an entrepreneur doesn’t mean going it alone.
- 15.07 – What does having Google buy your company feel like?
- 16.41 – If you do eventually want to sell, ask your investors for help, guidance and their expertise.
- 19.59 – Pre-Google and post-Google: The impact on a small company.
- 21.22 – Changing jobs and seeing the situation from the other side.
- 23.20 – Advice for making a good impression and getting an appointment.
- 26.53 – Eva Ho talks about how to find authenticity and inspiration through certain books.
- 28.10 – Get the know-how, and being a woman can really be an advantage in the tech world.
- 29.27 – Get in touch with Eva Ho via email ([email protected]) or Twitter @eva_ho
Tweetables
[Tweet “You can fake a lot, but you can’t fake passion.”]
[Tweet “Be prepared: due diligence starts before you’re even through the door.”]
[Tweet “Investors aren’t interested in hearing about your exit strategy. “]
[Tweet “Going over to Google was an extension of our family”]
[Tweet “How can you scale yourself?”]
Links Mentioned
www.YCombinator.com
The Lean Startup by Eric Ries [book]
Zero to One by Peter Thiel [book]
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