Best Hall T Martin Podcasts (2025)

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Investor Connect 824: Family Office Roundtable Part 02 25:18

1d ago25:18

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In this episode of Investor Connect, Hall T. Martin welcomes Herbert to discuss the pivotal role family offices play within the entrepreneurial ecosystem. Herbert highlights the importance of understanding local accelerators, venture capitalists (VCs), and other funding sources in the community during the investment due diligence process. He emphas…

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Startup Funding Espresso – Best Practices in Telling Your Story 1:57

1d ago1:57

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Best Practices in Telling Your Story Hello, this is Hall T. Martin with the Startup Funding Espresso -- your daily shot of startup funding and investing. Storytelling is a key skill in fundraising. Use these best practices in telling your story in the pitch to investors: Declare the problem as the villain in your story. This sets up a conflict. Rai…

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Startup Funding Espresso – How Much Funding To Raise Based on Valuation 2:02

2d ago2:02

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How Much Funding To Raise Based on Valuation Hello, this is Hall T. Martin with the Startup Funding Espresso -- your daily shot of startup funding and investing. In planning the fundraiser, the amount of funding is a key factor to determine. The funding amount should take the company to the next major milestone. It should give the company 18 months…

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Garrison Interviews Lawrence Howard Pt.2 1:46:19

3d ago1:46:19

1:46:19

By Loose Moose™️ Productions

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Garrison Interviews Lawrence Howard Pt.1 1:27:53

4d ago1:27:53

1:27:53

By Loose Moose™️ Productions

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Startup Funding Espresso – How To Wrap Up a Pitch 2:03

3d ago2:03

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How To Wrap Up a Pitch Hello, this is Hall T. Martin with the Startup Funding Espresso -- your daily shot of startup funding and investing. In a pitch to an investor, there’s no need for an agenda slide or a summary slide. The investor knows the format of the pitch and what topics will be covered. There’s little time for summarization of what was c…

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Maximum Don (with Alex Isenstadt & Doug Heye) 1:06:12

4d ago1:06:12

1:06:12

This week, Murphy is still flying solo—but he's not alone. He's joined by veteran GOP strategist and communications pro Doug Heye, along with Axios senior political reporter Alex Isenstadt, author of the new book Revenge: The Inside Story of Trump's Return to Power. The Hacks dig into Senator Chris Van Hollen’s visit with Kilmar Ábrego García, diss…

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Startup Funding Espresso – Basic Mistakes in Fundraising 2:05

4d ago2:05

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Basic Mistakes in Fundraising Hello, this is Hall T. Martin with the Startup Funding Espresso -- your daily shot of startup funding and investing. In the startup world, there are mistakes founders make in their fundraisers. Avoid these basic mistakes in fundraising Raising less than $250K. In the venture world, $250K is the lowest amount of funding…

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Startup Funding Espresso – Basic Due Diligence 2:24

5d ago2:24

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Basic Due Diligence Hello, this is Hall T. Martin with the Startup Funding Espresso -- your daily shot of startup funding and investing. Investors pursuing an investment in a startup should perform due diligence on the business. The purpose is to evaluate the opportunity and ensure everything relevant is known about it. Here are the basic steps to …

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Investor Connect 823: Family Office Roundtable Part 01 24:44

8d ago24:44

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In this episode of Investor Connect, Hall T. Martin talks with Herbert Drayton, a partner at Highmark Capital, about the importance of building capacity before expecting change in the startup ecosystem. They delve into the legwork involved in preparing companies for investor engagement, including managing pitch events, and running marketing campaig…

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Startup Funding Espresso – Key Slides in Your Pitch Deck 2:08

8d ago2:08

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Key Slides in Your Pitch Deck Hello, this is Hall T. Martin with the Startup Funding Espresso -- your daily shot of startup funding and investing. In the pitch, there are specific slides that are key to the investor. Here’s a list of key slides to include in your deck. Problem -- provides the overall context for the startup. It must be a big proble…

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Startup Funding Espresso – Burn Multiple 2:10

9d ago2:10

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Burn Multiple Hello, this is Hall T. Martin with the Startup Funding Espresso -- your daily shot of startup funding and investing. Burn rate is the amount of cash spent over and above the revenue received. It’s typically calculated on a monthly basis. Burn multiple is a metric that calculates the capital efficiency of a startup. To calculate burn m…

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Startup Funding Espresso – Pre Seed Seed Seed+ Seed++ Series A 2:01

10d ago2:01

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Pre Seed Seed Seed+ Seed++ Series A Hello, this is Hall T. Martin with the Startup Funding Espresso -- your daily shot of startup funding and investing. In startup funding, the raises come in rounds. The startup can raise a pre-seed round followed by a seed, then a Series A, Series B, and so forth. Many founders view this approach as one step after…

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Veritas v. Vendetta (with Jonathan Martin and Robert Costa) 1:08:12

12d ago1:08:12

1:08:12

This week, Mike Murphy is flying solo — but fear not, he’s joined by two heavyweight Hacks: Jonathan Martin, veteran political reporter and senior political columnist for Politico, and Robert Costa, CBS News chief election and campaign correspondent and co-author of Peril with Bob Woodward. Together, they dive into POTUS v. SCOTUS, wrongful deporta…

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Garrison Interviews Jack Martin Pt. 2 1:46:17

12d ago1:46:17

1:46:17

By Loose Moose™️ Productions

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Garrison Interviews Jack Martin Pt. 1 2:05:21

12d ago2:05:21

2:05:21

By Loose Moose™️ Productions

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Startup Funding Espresso – The First Raise Is a Minimum Round 1:59

11d ago1:59

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The First Raise Is a Minimum Round Hello, this is Hall T. Martin with the Startup Funding Espresso -- your daily shot of startup funding and investing. In startup fundraising, many founders try to raise too much funding in the first round. This causes dilution for the founder as the valuation will be low. In startup fundraising, the first raise is …

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Startup Funding Espresso – Valuation Is the Primary Factor Impacting Returns 2:08

12d ago2:08

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Valuation Is the Primary Factor Impacting Returns Hello, this is Hall T. Martin with the Startup Funding Espresso -- your daily shot of startup funding and investing. There are many terms in a startup fundraising terms sheet. Valuation is the primary factor impacting investor returns. Here’s an example showing the impact of valuation on the returns…

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Garrison Interviews Loran Hall 2:51:43

16d ago2:51:43

2:51:43

By Loose Moose™️ Productions

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Startup Funding Espresso – Consider Dilution in Setting Your Fundraise 1:58

15d ago1:58

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Consider Dilution in Setting Your Fundraise Hello, this is Hall T. Martin with the Startup Funding Espresso -- your daily shot of startup funding and investing. In startup fundraising dilution is a key issue for founders. At each stage of funding investors will demand a certain amount of equity. Here’s how much each round will cost a startup in equ…

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Investor Connect 822: Navigating Legal Challenges with Christopher Ezold of Wisler Pearlstine 27:36

15d ago27:36

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In this episode of Investor Connect, Hall T. Martin chats with Christopher Ezold, partner at Wisler Pearlstine, a Pennsylvania-based law firm specializing in business, employment, and corporate law. Christopher shares insights on emerging legal risks and trends that businesses should prepare for, especially amid economic uncertainties in 2025. Key …

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Garrison Interviews DAGO Darryl Wayne Garner 26:35

17d ago26:35

26:35

By Loose Moose™️ Productions

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Startup Funding Espresso – Diligencing AI Startups 2:09

16d ago2:09

2:09

Diligencing AI Startups Hello, this is Hall T. Martin with the Startup Funding Espresso -- your daily shot of startup funding and investing. Artificial intelligence or AI brings new capabilities and applications. Many startups launch their business around AI technology. Investors considering an investment in an AI startup should check the following…

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Garrison Interviews Carlos Quiroga 1:53:40

18d ago1:53:40

1:53:40

By Loose Moose™️ Productions

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Startup Funding Espresso – Medical Device Milestones 2:15

17d ago2:15

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Medical Device Milestones Hello, this is Hall T. Martin with the Startup Funding Espresso -- your daily shot of startup funding and investing. The medical device startup has a well-defined list of milestones to achieve to bring a product to market. Here’s a list of key milestones for the medical device startup: Market requirements -- defines the cu…

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Polls, Trolls, and Dinner Rolls (with John Anzalone) 1:09:53

19d ago1:09:53

1:09:53

This week, Axe and Murphy are back together -- proof that political gravity always pulls the Hacks back into orbit. They’re joined by legendary Democratic pollster and savant, John Anzalone. The Hacks dive right into Anzalone’s polling, discussing Trump’s tariffs, the stock market vs. the supermarket, the Democratic need to lay out an economic agen…

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Startup Funding Espresso – Overcoming the Investors' Hesitancy 2:08

18d ago2:08

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Overcoming the Investors’ Hesitancy Hello, this is Hall T. Martin with the Startup Funding Espresso -- your daily shot of startup funding and investing. In fundraising, there comes a time when the investor must decide to join or pass on the round. Many investors hesitate to join as they try to decide. Here are some steps founders should take to ove…

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Startup Funding Espresso – How Private Equity Differs From Venture Capital 2:11

19d ago2:11

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How Private Equity Differs From Venture Capital Hello, this is Hall T. Martin with the Startup Funding Espresso -- your daily shot of startup funding and investing. Private equity and venture capital are different types of investment. Here are the key differences: Risk level Private equity takes less risk and thus a lower potential return than vent…

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Startup Funding Espresso – The Gap Between Seed and Series A 2:15

22d ago2:15

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The Gap Between Seed and Series A Hello, this is Hall T. Martin with the Startup Funding Espresso -- your daily shot of startup funding and investing. In startup funding, we talk about preseed, seed, Series A, Series B, and so forth. It sounds like each stage is just one step after the other. When you finish your pre-seed round you raise your seed.…

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Investor Connect 821: TEN Capital Virtual Investor Education Series Part 4 28:45

22d ago28:45

28:45

In this episode of Investor Connect, we dive into the world of live entertainment as a service with Jason Seitz of Ticket Rewards. Jason provides an insightful overview of how Ticket Rewards is transforming live entertainment by partnering with brands and venues to offer a seamless, engaging experience for consumers. With a significant inventory of…

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Startup Funding Espresso – The Startups Advantage Over Big Companies 2:06

24d ago2:06

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The Startups Advantage Over Big Companies Hello, this is Hall T. Martin with the Startup Funding Espresso -- your daily shot of startup funding and investing. While big companies have size, resources, and reach, the startup holds advantages of their own. Here’s a list of the startups' advantages: Focus - the startup can focus all its energy and res…

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Startup Funding Espresso – Startup Stages 2:04

25d ago2:04

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Startup Stages Hello, this is Hall T. Martin with the Startup Funding Espresso -- your daily shot of startup funding and investing. The startup goes through several stages before it achieves product market fit and then scaling. Here are the key steps that come before: The founder establishes the team. This is often driven by a passion or a business…

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Calling a Wolf a Wolf (with Jeff Greenfield) 1:01:34

26d ago1:01:34

1:01:34

This week, Mike Murphy is hacking—and not in the good, political way, but in the coughing-his-lungs-out way—so the heroic John Heilemann swoops in to save the day and join David! The Hacks are joined by legendary journalist, author, former RFK speechwriter, and all-around wise guy Jeff Greenfield to break down the Wisconsin Supreme Court showdown, …

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Startup Funding Espresso – No NDAs Before the Investor Pitch 2:12

26d ago2:12

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No NDAs Before the Investor Pitch Hello, this is Hall T. Martin with the Startup Funding Espresso -- your daily shot of startup funding and investing. In startup fundraising, the NDA comes near the end of the process, not at the beginning. An NDA stands for Non-Disclosure Agreement and requires the signatory to keep confidential any, and all inform…

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Startup Funding Espresso – Fundraising – Important but Not Urgent 2:05

27d ago2:05

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Fundraising – Important but Not Urgent Hello, this is Hall T. Martin with the Startup Funding Espresso -- your daily shot of startup funding and investing. Fundraising can be hard for startups because it falls into the important but not urgent category. The Eisenhower matrix shows four sectors. Important and urgent-- spurs immediate action Not impo…

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Startup Funding Espresso – What Angels Can Do for Your Startup 2:02

1M ago2:02

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What Angels Can Do for Your Startup Hello, this is Hall T. Martin with the Startup Funding Espresso -- your daily shot of startup funding and investing. Angels can bring more value than just funding to your startup. Here’s a list of what angels can do: They bring a network for hiring key people on the team. Their network can also help find customer…

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Investor Connect 820: TEN Capital Virtual Investor Education Series Part 3 15:53

1M ago15:53

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In this episode of Investor Connect, host Hall T. Martin speaks with Barry Fella of Cranial Devices about their innovative approach to treating hydrocephalus. Barry sheds light on the significant challenges associated with the current treatment method, such as high failure rates, infections, and the need for multiple revisions throughout a patient'…

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Startup Funding Espresso – Comparing Funding Sources 2:19

1M ago2:19

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Comparing Funding Sources Hello, this is Hall T. Martin with the Startup Funding Espresso -- your daily shot of startup funding and investing. In startup fundraising, there are four distinct groups to consider for funding. The list includes venture capital, angel investors, angel groups, and family offices. Here’s the comparison of each source: Ven…

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Startup Funding Espresso – How To Fundraise in Down Markets 2:01

1M ago2:01

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How To Fundraise in Down Markets Hello, this is Hall T. Martin with the Startup Funding Espresso -- your daily shot of startup funding and investing. The venture world cycles up and down based on technology breakthroughs, stock market gyrations, and other factors. In up markets funding can be more plentiful. In down markets, it can be more challeng…

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End to End Incompetence (with Mallory McMorrow) 1:07:29

1M ago1:07:29

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This week, Axe and Heilemann are joined by Michigan State Senator Mallory McMorrow for a deep dive into the week’s political mayhem. The Hacks break down war planning via Signal, Trump’s deportations and legal issues, exploding head emojis, going down the rabbit hole, pyrotechnics, nonsense, and so much more.…

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Startup Funding Espresso – Core Slides in the Pitchdeck 2:03

1M ago2:03

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Core Slides in the Pitchdeck Hello, this is Hall T. Martin with the Startup Funding Espresso -- your daily shot of startup funding and investing. The pitch deck tells the startup's story and provides key information about the investment opportunity to the investor. There are five key slides that an investor needs to see to understand the state of t…

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Startup Funding Espresso – Startup Business Models 2:10

1M ago2:10

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Startup Business Models Hello, this is Hall T. Martin with the Startup Funding Espresso -- your daily shot of startup funding and investing. Businesses sell to consumers, which is called B2C, or to businesses called B2B. Startups aggregate users, create marketplaces or sell services. Here’s a list of key startup business models to know: Freemium --…

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Startup Funding Espresso – The Pre-Seed Pitch Deck 2:05

1M ago2:05

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The Pre-Seed Pitch Deck Hello, this is Hall T. Martin with the Startup Funding Espresso -- your daily shot of startup funding and investing. The pre-seed company raising funding faces a challenge. There are no revenue, traction, or performance metrics to show the investor. The startup basically has an idea, a team, and little else. For the pre-seed…

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Investor Connect 819: TEN Capital Virtual Investor Education Series Part 2 16:28

1M ago16:28

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In this episode of Investor Connect, Hall T. Martin chats with Mike Sloan, Founder, and CEO of Simple Labs. Mike introduces Cogni, an innovative device designed to tackle significant challenges in the wine and spirits industry, such as product loss due to evaporation and spoilage. Starting from his background in bourbon country and transitioning to…

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Startup Funding Espresso – Help the Investor Understand Your Pitch 2:06

1M ago2:06

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Help the Investor Understand Your Pitch Hello, this is Hall T. Martin with the Startup Funding Espresso -- your daily shot of startup funding and investing. Investors hear a great number of pitches. In each pitch, the investor must figure out what the startup is doing and if it meets their investment criteria. In pitching, an investor considers the…

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