Best Hall T Martin Podcasts (2025)

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Startup Funding Espresso – Fundraising Requires a Process 2:05

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Fundraising Requires a Process Hello, this is Hall T. Martin with the Startup Funding Espresso -- your daily shot of startup funding and investing. Fundraising is a complex problem that requires ongoing focus and effort over a period of time. It is not just one check or milestone but rather many. Fundraising requires a process Here are some key ste…

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June 2nd, 2025: Rangers baseball taking 2 of 3, Texas Track and field in the Regional meet, Tech football Big 12 championship marker, former Tech softball coach on Tennessee staff. 43:06

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Chuck Heinz and Jamie Lent talk about Rangers baseball taking 2 of 3, Joseph McCarthy in 1954, Texas Track and field in the Regional meet, Tech football Big 12 championship marker, former Tech softball coach on Tennessee staff.By Double T Sports Network

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Startup Funding Espresso – Investor Introductions – the Good, the Bad, and the Ugly 1:55

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Investor Introductions – the Good, the Bad, and the Ugly Hello, this is Hall T. Martin with the Startup Funding Espresso -- your daily shot of startup funding and investing. Investor introductions can be helpful in connecting with new investors. Here is an example of a good introduction: I notice this investor funded a company with the same busines…

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May 30th, 2025: Tech winning in the WCWS, The 1st president speaking on the radio, CFB hall of fame, who we would like to throw a pitch to and kick off times for Tech Football. 47:06

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Chuck Heinz and Jamie Lent talk about Tech winning in the WCWS, The 1st president speaking on the radio, CFB hall of fame, who we would like to throw a pitch to and kick off times for Tech Football.By Double T Sports Network

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Investor Connect 829: Family Office Roundtable - March 2025 Part 02 26:31

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In this episode of Investor Connect, Hall T. Martin welcomes Brian to discuss emerging opportunities in deep tech spaces. Brian emphasizes life sciences and healthcare technologies, highlighting investments needed to innovate and control costs. He points out the inefficiencies in the current healthcare system and the potential for AI-driven remote …

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Startup Funding Espresso – Showing Traction at the Seed Level 1:59

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Showing Traction at the Seed Level Hello, this is Hall T. Martin with the Startup Funding Espresso -- your daily shot of startup funding and investing. At the seed stage, the product is just going into the market. The customer engagement is beginning. Here are some steps to show traction at the seed level: Show signs of repeatability. This can come…

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May 29th, 2029: Big 12 going to 18 basketball games, climbing mount Everest, sports and self motivation, a football player to win Big 12 player of the year and Tech softball on OKC today. 42:35

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Chuck Heinz and Jamie Lent talk about Big 12 going to 18 basketball games, climbing mount Everest, sports and self motivation, a football player to win Big 12 player of the year and Tech softball on OKC today.By Double T Sports Network

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Startup Funding Espresso – The MicroVC Pitchdeck 2:08

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The MicroVC Pitchdeck Hello, this is Hall T. Martin with the Startup Funding Espresso -- your daily shot of startup funding and investing. MicroVCs need to raise funding to invest in startups, just as startups need to raise funding for their own business. For MicroVCs raising funding, consider these points in building the pitch deck: Call out two t…

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May 28th, 2025: Road games as Tech Fans in Dallas, A's stealing home twice in the 1st inning, non-conference opponents from the power 4, and the transfer portal. 43:11

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Chuck Heinz and Jamie Lent talk about road games as Tech Fans in Dallas, A's stealing home twice in the 1st inning, Chuck kind of sticking up for Cowgirls, non-conference opponents from the power 4, and the transfer portal.By Double T Sports Network

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Startup Funding Espresso – Investor Access to Customers 2:09

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Investor Access to Customers Hello, this is Hall T. Martin with the Startup Funding Espresso -- your daily shot of startup funding and investing. In the diligence process, investors may want to talk with the startups' customers. Their goal is to determine how well the product works and how committed they are to the startup's solution. This can be a…

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May 27th, 2025: Matt Gardner out at Tech, The Super Soaker, Coaches on Coaches, Texas Tech football worries, The bracket for the College World Series and Big 12 teams that made it there. 45:58

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Chuck Heinz and Jamie Lent talk about Matt Gardner out at Tech, The Super Soaker, Coaches on Coaches, Texas Tech football worries, The bracket for the College World Series and Big 12 teams that made it there.By Double T Sports Network

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Startup Funding Espresso – The CEO Leads the Fundraise 2:05

7d ago2:05

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The CEO Leads the Fundraise Hello, this is Hall T. Martin with the Startup Funding Espresso -- your daily shot of startup funding and investing. In a fundraiser, the CEO should lead it by setting the strategy and engaging investors. This doesn’t mean the CEO must do everything by themselves. It does mean that the CEO does the pitching and investor …

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Startup Funding Espresso – Non-Dilutive Funding Options 2:12

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Non-Dilutive Funding Options Hello, this is Hall T. Martin with the Startup Funding Espresso -- your daily shot of startup funding and investing. Startup funding comes in two forms: dilutive and non-dilutive. Equity funding is dilutive in that the fundraising reduces the ownership of the founders. Debt is non-dilutive in that the fundraise doesn’t …

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May 23rd, 2025: Davis Martin pitching for Chicago, Bifocals being invented, CFP going to a true seeding, next Texas Team to win a title, Big 12 baseball tournament in Arlington. 42:50

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Chuck Heinz and Jamie Lent talk about Davis Martin pitching for Chicago, Bifocals being invented, CFP going to a true seeding, next Texas Team to win a title, Big 12 baseball tournament in Arlington.By Double T Sports Network

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Startup Funding Espresso – When To Consider Venture Debt 2:01

11d ago2:01

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When To Consider Venture Debt Hello, this is Hall T. Martin with the Startup Funding Espresso -- your daily shot of startup funding and investing. In startup funding, there is venture capital and venture debt. Venture capital takes an equity stake in a startup in return for funding. Venture debt makes a loan to the startup for that funding. Both ha…

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Investor Connect 828: Family Office Roundtable - March 2025 Part 01 37:43

11d ago37:43

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In this episode of Investor Connect, Hall T. Martin, CEO of 10 Capital, introduces co-host Kat DeLillo and special guest Brian Wood of Wave Ventures. Brian delves into the innovative approach of Wave Ventures in partnering with universities to commercialize intellectual property. He shares the backstory of Wave Ventures' collaboration with Baylor U…

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May 22nd, 2025: Texas Tech Baseball, Big 12 Tournament, Texas Tech Softball, This Day in Sports History, Question of the Day 43:47

12d ago43:47

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Chuck Heinz and Jamie Lent talk about Texas Tech Baseball falling to Cincinnati in the Big 12 Tournament give their thoughts on the season. They also discuss Texas Tech Softball taking on Florida State in the Super Regionals and what happened on This Day in Sports History. For the Question of the Day, Jamie asks which Texas Tech football newcomer a…

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Startup Funding Espresso – How To Stand Out From the Crowd 2:08

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How To Stand Out From the Crowd Hello, this is Hall T. Martin with the Startup Funding Espresso -- your daily shot of startup funding and investing. In raising funding, it helps to stand out from the crowd of other startups pitching. Most founders will give the standard pitch, often with slides in the same order. Here are some key pointers to make …

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May 21st, 2025: Aaron Judge short Home Run, the H-Bomb, Tech football ball top player, best running back and wide receiver for Tech next year and Tech baseball in the Big 12 tournament. 41:54

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Chuck Heinz and Jamie Lent talk about Aaron Judge short Home Run, the H-Bomb, Tech football ball top player, best running back and wide receiver for Tech next year and Tech baseball in the Big 12 tournament.By Double T Sports Network

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Startup Funding Espresso – Show the Business Model Unit Economics 2:01

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Show the Business Model Unit Economics Hello, this is Hall T. Martin with the Startup Funding Espresso -- your daily shot of startup funding and investing. Early-stage companies pitching investors often have little revenue traction. In place of traction, show how the business model performs on the unit economic level. Calculate the cost of acquirin…

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May 20th, 2025: Name Image and Likness, Spirit of St Louis, Top transfer portal rankings, transfers for Texas Tech and Grant McCasland ne contract leading to expectations. 43:06

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Chuck Heinz and Jamie Lent talk about Name Image and Likness, Spirit of St Louis, Top transfer portal rankings, transfers for Texas Tech and Grant McCasland ne contract leading to expectations.By Double T Sports Network

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Startup Funding Espresso – Raising Funding in a Down Market 2:02

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Raising Funding in a Down Market Hello, this is Hall T. Martin with the Startup Funding Espresso -- your daily shot of startup funding and investing. The best time to start a new business is during a down market. Labor is plentiful. The competition is on their heels. Yet, customers are still looking for a solution to their problem. In a down market…

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May 19th, 2025: wins and losses for pitchers in baseball, Reece's and Oreos, NBA Playoffs and teams in New York, coaching pressure in the Big 12 and Tech Football expectations. 43:18

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Chuck Heinz and Jamie Lent talk about wins and losses for pitchers in baseball, Reece's and Oreos, NBA Playoffs and teams in New York, coaching pressure in the Big 12 and Tech Football expectations.By Double T Sports Network

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The Boxing Breakdown explores James "Light's Out" Toney and Boxing current landscape. 1:06:22

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The Boxing Breakdown explores topics which include James 'Lights Out" Toney's Expansive career and his fighting style along with the current boxing ecosystem and its champion landscape. #theboxingbreakdown #boxingnews #boxing #boxer #learntobox Support the show The Boxing Breakdown can be seen on youtube @theboxingbreakdown . Apple Podcast, or anyw…

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Startup Funding Espresso – What Angels Look For 2:13

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What Angels Look For Hello, this is Hall T. Martin with the Startup Funding Espresso -- your daily shot of startup funding and investing. Angel investors are not professional investors in the same way as venture capitalists. Angel investors are typically successful business people who want to invest in startups. The old angel saying is, they want t…

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May 16th, 2025: Red Raider baseball losing to BYU, National pizza Party Day, exciting news from listeners, Red Raider basketball better than at the end of the year and Tech baseball season over all. 44:15

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Chuck Heinz and Jamie Lent talk about Red Raider baseball losing to BYU, National pizza Party Day, exciting news from listeners, Red Raider basketball better than at the end of the year and Tech baseball season over all.By Double T Sports Network

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Investor Connect 827: Family Office Roundtable Part 04 23:44

18d ago23:44

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In this episode of Investor Connect, we welcome Alan Foreman, the CEO of Be Secure, who discusses the transformative journey of his company in the realm of heart health. Alan shares that he founded Be Secure nine years ago after a lengthy career in Accenture's Life Sciences division. Currently, the company is on a $12 million growth raise to commer…

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Startup Funding Espresso – First Meeting With an Investor 1:59

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First Meeting With an Investor Hello, this is Hall T. Martin with the Startup Funding Espresso -- your daily shot of startup funding and investing. After a number of calls with a prospective investor, there comes the first meeting in person. Here are some key steps in running that meeting: Introduce yourself and your team. Show the market you are p…

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May 15th, 2025: softball hosting a regional, Walter Johnson pitching 18 inning in 1-0 game, NFL schedule release, Cowboys football record, Big 12 standings. 41:07

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Chuck Heinz and Jamie Lent talk about softball hosting a regional, Walter Johnson pitching 18 inning in 1-0 game, NFL schedule release, Cowboys football record, Big 12 standings.By Double T Sports Network

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Startup Funding Espresso – Early Stage Traction 2:03

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Early Stage Traction Hello, this is Hall T. Martin with the Startup Funding Espresso -- your daily shot of startup funding and investing. In the very early stage of the life of a company, traction can be more than just revenue growth Here are some key traction points to look for. The founder has an idea. The founder has an idea and a pitch deck. Th…

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May 14th, 2025: Pete Rose reinstalment to baseball, Skylab, Pete Rose to the Hall of fame, Texas Tech signed a kicker punter combo, comments from the chat line about Pete Rose. 43:26

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Chuck Heinz and Jamie Lent talk about Pete Rose reinstalment to baseball, Skylab, Pete Rose to the Hall of fame, Texas Tech signed a kicker punter combo, comments from the chat line about Pete Rose.By Double T Sports Network

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Startup Funding Espresso – Why Now? 1:51

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Why Now? Hello, this is Hall T. Martin with the Startup Funding Espresso -- your daily shot of startup funding and investing. In raising funding, it’s important to instill a sense of urgency in the fundraiser. One of the key elements is describing why now is the right time for this fundraiser. Follow these steps to show how everything is aligned fo…

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May 13th, 2025: Texas Tech men's gold in regional play, the US Mexican War in 1846, NCAA Basketball rule changes, position battles for Tech Football, and Tech Baseball taking on ACU today at 2pm. 44:23

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Chuck Heinz and Jamie Lent talk about Texas Tech men's gold in regional play, the US Mexican War in 1846, NCAA Basketball rule changes, position battles for Tech Football, and Tech Baseball taking on ACU today at 2pm.By Double T Sports Network

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Startup Funding Espresso – Build Your Presence With a VC Fund 2:04

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Build Your Presence With a VC Fund Hello, this is Hall T. Martin with the Startup Funding Espresso -- your daily shot of startup funding and investing. In raising funding from a VC fund, it’s important to understand the partner team. Each VC fund has a number of senior partners, junior partners, and others such as analysts and scouts. One of the pa…

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May 12th, 2025: Rockies firing their skipper, the berlin air lift, Texas Tech football roster, fill in the blank for Red Raider football and NIL and college baseball. 42:46

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Chuck Heinz and Jamie Lent talk about Rockies firing their skipper, the berlin air lift, Texas Tech football roster, fill in the blank for Red Raider football and NIL and college baseball.By Double T Sports Network

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Startup Funding Espresso – How To Say No to a Startup 1:55

22d ago1:55

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How To Say No to a Startup Hello, this is Hall T. Martin with the Startup Funding Espresso -- your daily shot of startup funding and investing. Investors receive pitches from startups almost every day. Many of these startups simply don’t match the investment thesis of the investor. Here’s how to say no to a startup. Respond with the same level of e…

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May 9th, 2025: Families in MLB, Eddie Murry, Texas Tech baseball this weekend, Tech national championship chances, Chuck in the morning. 43:12

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Chuck Heinz and Jamie Lent talk about families in MLB, Eddie Murry, Texas Tech baseball this weekend, Tech national championship chances, Chuck in the morning.By Double T Sports Network

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Startup Funding Espresso – Don’t Play the Scenario Game in the Pitch 1:56

25d ago1:56

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Don’t Play the Scenario Game in the Pitch Hello, this is Hall T. Martin with the Startup Funding Espresso -- your daily shot of startup funding and investing. Founders are confronted with many options for their fundraising. If they raise more, they can achieve more milestones. If they raise less, they can achieve fewer milestones. Some founders pla…

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Investor Connect 826: Family Office Roundtable Part 03 27:29

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In this episode of Investor Connect, Hall T. Martin talks with Mike Sloan, CEO and founder of Simple Labs, about their groundbreaking product, Cogni. Mike shares insights from his background in both bourbon and wine country, emphasizing the industry's challenges such as significant losses from evaporation and spoilage. Cogni offers a comprehensive …

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May 8th, 2025: Angry parents growing up, V-E day in 45, LISD hall of fame inductees, pick a win for Tech football and NIL. 42:16

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Chuck Heinz and Jamie Lent talk about angry parents growing up, V-E day in 45, LISD hall of fame inductees, pick a win for Tech football and NIL.By Double T Sports Network

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Startup Funding Espresso – Raising a Series B Round 2:11

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Raising a Series B Round Hello, this is Hall T. Martin with the Startup Funding Espresso -- your daily shot of startup funding and investing. In raising a seed or Series A round, the story carries the fundraising pitch. Investors in those rounds are looking at a seven to ten-year trek to the exit. In Series B, the time to exit is much shorter. The …

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May 7th, 2025: Lady Raider basketball players, World War I, changing timing of sports, what former red Raider would we bring back for Tech Football, and our families. 42:58

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Chuck Heinz and Jamie Lent talk about Lady Raider basketball players, World War I, changing timing of sports, what former red Raider would we bring back for Tech Football, and our families.By Double T Sports Network

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Startup Funding Espresso – European Waterfall Model 1:52

27d ago1:52

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European Waterfall Model Hello, this is Hall T. Martin with the Startup Funding Espresso -- your daily shot of startup funding and investing. Venture capital funds use different payback structures. Each varies the structure for how the Limited Partners receive their returns. The European waterfall model does not pay back the carried interest to the…

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May 6th, 2025: Hay, A Texas Tech baseball double header in 2017, CFP committee, a moment in sports we want to go back to, and Tech baseball vs New Mexico State. 42:12

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Chuck Heinz and Jamie Lent talk about hay, A Texas Tech baseball double header in 2017, CFP committee, a moment in sports we want to go back to, and Tech baseball vs New Mexico State.By Double T Sports Network

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Startup Funding Espresso – How Performance-Based Valuations Work 1:55

28d ago1:55

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How Performance-Based Valuations Work Hello, this is Hall T. Martin with the Startup Funding Espresso -- your daily shot of startup funding and investing. In startup funding, the valuation is often fixed and does not change. Performance-based valuation changes the valuation if certain conditions are not met. Here’s how performance-based valuations …

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May 5th, 2025: limiting foul balls in baseball, Cinco De Mayo, Red Raider baseball, returning Tech football players to take the next step, and OC in baseball. 44:05

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Chuck Heinz and Jamie Lent talk about limiting foul balls in baseball, Cinco De Mayo, Red Raider baseball, returning Tech football players to take the next step, and OC in baseball.By Double T Sports Network

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The Boxing Breakdown is Back for Season 3 Episode 1. 1:20:59

29d ago1:20:59

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Season 3 Premiere: The Life of a Traveling Cutman with Cutman Vic The Boxing Breakdown is back for its explosive third season! In this premiere episode, we go behind the scenes with the legendary Cutman Vic to uncover the gritty, globe-trotting reality of life in the corner—from high-stakes title fights to emergency stitches between rounds. Host Ma…

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Startup Funding Espresso – Roadmap for Medical Device Startups 2:08

29d ago2:08

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Roadmap for Medical Device Startups Hello, this is Hall T. Martin with the Startup Funding Espresso -- your daily shot of startup funding and investing. The path for a medical device startup is clearly defined. In building a medical device startup or diligencing one, consider this roadmap. Market requirements -- establish the current state of the m…

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May 2nd, 2025: NBA playoffs, GM buying Chevy, basketball coaches not winning a national championship, Tech football schedule, and boomer things. 41:48

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Chuck Heinz and Jamie Lent talk about NBA playoffs, GM buying Chevy, basketball coaches not winning a national championship, Tech football schedule, and boomer things.By Double T Sports Network

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Startup Funding Espresso – Building the Competition Slide 2:04

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Building the Competition Slide Hello, this is Hall T. Martin with the Startup Funding Espresso -- your daily shot of startup funding and investing. The startup pitch deck should contain a competition slide. Some founders start the pitch with, ‘we have no competition’. Avoid this, as investors will interpret this as if there is no market. The purpos…

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