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Are you ready to navigate the treacherous waters of startup investing?
Buckle up, because in this episode, Yaniv Bernstein and Chris Saad are diving deep into the world of bad investors. From predatory tactics to buzzword obsession, they're exposing the archetypes you need to watch out for.
In this eye-opening conversation, our hosts explore the dark side of venture capital, sharing real-world examples and practical advice for founders looking to secure funding without falling prey to these common pitfalls.
In this episode, you will:
- Identify the "Midwit" investor who focuses on the wrong metrics
- Recognize the predatory tactics used by some investors to gain unfair advantages
- Understand the dangers of the "Term Sheet Tease" and how it can impact your startup
- Learn to spot the "Ghost" investor who disappears without explanation
- Discover why some investors are all talk and no action (the "Big Hat" archetype)
- Uncover the risks of working with "Buzzword Butterfly" investors who chase trends
The Pact
Honour The Startup Podcast Pact! If you have listened to TSP and gotten value from it, please:
- Follow, rate, and review us in your listening app
- Subscribe to the TSP Mailing List at https://thestartuppodcast.beehiiv.com/subscribe
- Secure your official TSP merchandise at https://shop.tsp.show/
- Follow us on YouTube at https://www.youtube.com/@startup-podcast
- Give us a public shout-out on LinkedIn or anywhere you have a social media following.
Key links
- The Startup Podcast is sponsored by Vanta. Vanta helps businesses get and stay compliant by automating up to 90% of the work for the most in demand compliance frameworks. With over 200 integrations, you can easily monitor and secure the tools your business relies on. For a limited-time offer of US$1,000 off, go to www.vanta.com/tsp.
- Get your question in for our next Q&A episode: https://forms.gle/NZzgNWVLiFmwvFA2A
- The Startup Podcast website: https://tsp.show
Learn more about Chris and Yaniv
Work 1:1 with Chris: http://chrissaad.com/advisory/
Follow Chris on Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/chrissaad/
Follow Yaniv on Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ybernstein/
Credits
Editor: Justin McArthur
Content Strategist: Carolina Franco https://www.linkedin.com/in/francocarolina/
Intro Voice: Jeremiah Owyang
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Are you ready to navigate the treacherous waters of startup investing?
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In this episode, you will:
- Identify the "Midwit" investor who focuses on the wrong metrics
- Recognize the predatory tactics used by some investors to gain unfair advantages
- Understand the dangers of the "Term Sheet Tease" and how it can impact your startup
- Learn to spot the "Ghost" investor who disappears without explanation
- Discover why some investors are all talk and no action (the "Big Hat" archetype)
- Uncover the risks of working with "Buzzword Butterfly" investors who chase trends
The Pact
Honour The Startup Podcast Pact! If you have listened to TSP and gotten value from it, please:
- Follow, rate, and review us in your listening app
- Subscribe to the TSP Mailing List at https://thestartuppodcast.beehiiv.com/subscribe
- Secure your official TSP merchandise at https://shop.tsp.show/
- Follow us on YouTube at https://www.youtube.com/@startup-podcast
- Give us a public shout-out on LinkedIn or anywhere you have a social media following.
Key links
- The Startup Podcast is sponsored by Vanta. Vanta helps businesses get and stay compliant by automating up to 90% of the work for the most in demand compliance frameworks. With over 200 integrations, you can easily monitor and secure the tools your business relies on. For a limited-time offer of US$1,000 off, go to www.vanta.com/tsp.
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