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

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420. Why the Opportunity in Energy may be as Large as AI, The Path to Decarbonization, and Fundraising Advice for DeepTech Startups (Raffi Garabedian) Feb 12, 2024

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Raffi Garabedian of Electric Hydrogen joins Nate to discuss Why the Opportunity in Energy may be as Large as AI, The Path to Decarbonization, and Fundraising Advice for DeepTech Startups. In this episode we cover:

Green Hydrogen and Its Potential for Clean Energy
Energy Transition and Business Opportunities in a Changing World
Green Hydrogen Applications and Timeline for Ammonia Transformation
Decarbonization in Various Industries
Green Hydrogen Infrastructure Development
Green Hydrogen Viability and Political Support

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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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Investor Stories 334: Lessons Learned (Wagner, Lyman, Jones) Feb 08, 2024

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

Peter Wagner
Lily Lyman
Michael Jones

We asked guests to tell the most important lesson they've learned in their career.

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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419. Scaling Varo to $1B+, The Future of Banking, & Why the Biggest Opportunity in Fintech is Financial Inclusion (Colin Walsh) Feb 05, 2024

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Colin Walsh of Varo Bank joins Nate to discuss Scaling Varo to $1B+, The Future of Banking, & Why the Biggest Opportunity in Fintech is Financial Inclusion. In this episode we cover:

Entrepreneurship, Risk-Taking and Founding a Fintech Company
Financial Innovation and Customer Needs in the Industry
Financial Challenges and Technology Solutions
Becoming a Bank and Offering Financial Products to Consumers
AI's Impact on Financial Services, Operational Risk, and Productivity

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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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Investor Stories 333: Disruptive Forces (Neumann, Kaiser, Beller) Feb 01, 2024

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

Jerry Neumann
Joe Kaiser
Morgan Beller

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 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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418. Why Market Size is Irrelevant, Patterns from Working with the Best Founders, & How AI Compares to Past Paradigm Shifts (Gaurav Jain) Jan 29, 2024

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Gaurav Jain of Afore Capital joins Nate to discuss Why Market Size is Irrelevant, Patterns from Working with the Best Founders, & How AI Compares to Past Paradigm Shifts. In this episode we cover:

AI Paradigm Shift and Its Impact on Venture Capital Investments
AI Investment Opportunities in Various Industries
Market Size and Founder Potential in Seed Investing
Evaluating Founders' Ability to Learn and Grow in a Fast-Paced Startup Environment
The State of the Pre-Seed Market and the Importance of Innovation in Venture Capital
Startup Funding and the Importance of Right-Sized Rounds

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

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Investor Stories 332: Best LP Question (Stack, Tully, Green) Jan 25, 2024

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

Risa Stack
Tim Tully
Mitchell Green

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

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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417. Is Cerebral Valley the True Mecca for AI or Just Hype, How the FTX Meltdown Could Benefit Crypto in the Long Run, and The Pros and Cons of Taking on Elon Musk and Jeff Bezos (Morgan Beller) Jan 22, 2024

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Morgan Beller of NFX joins Nick to discuss Is Cerebral Valley the True Mecca for AI or Just Hype, How the FTX Meltdown Could Benefit Crypto in the Long Run, and The Pros and Cons of Taking on Elon Musk and Jeff Bezos. In this episode we cover:

Stable Coins and Their Potential Use Cases
Crypto Regulation, FTX Debacle, and Market Correction
Space Technology, Satellite Repair and Competition
AI Companies in San Francisco's Hayes Valley
Startup Valuations, Founder Skills, and Competitive Advantages

Guest Links:

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

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Investor Stories 331: Visionary Founders (Lyman, Jones, Keidan) Jan 18, 2024

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

Lily Lyman
Michael Jones
Jon Keidan

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

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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416. 2024 Predictions P2: Bullish/Bearish on Acquisitions, First-Time Founders, Neobanks, PLG, Gaming, Cleantech, Venture GPT, Cyber, and A&D (Ramy Adeeb) Jan 15, 2024

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Ramy Adeeb of 1984 Ventures joins Nick to discuss 2024 Predictions P2: Bullish/Bearish on Acquisitions, First-Time Founders, Neobanks, PLG, Gaming, Cleantech, Venture GPT, Cyber, and A&D. In this episode we cover:

US Politics and Election Predictions in 2024
Economic Indicators, Credit Crisis, and Government Spending
Down Rounds in the Startup Industry
Venture Capital, Product-Led Growth, and Industry Evolution
Gaming, Clean Tech, and VC Investments
AI's Potential Impact, Cybersecurity, and Defense Tech in the Venture Capital Industry

Guest Links:

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.

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!

Investor Stories 330: Key Advice (Ding, Wagner, Kaiser) Jan 11, 2024

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

Shensi Ding
Peter Wagner
Joe Kaiser

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

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.

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!

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