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Demo Day is the podcast for founders, venture capitalists, and anyone who wants to learn more about the top accelerator, incubator, and VC programs across the country. Come hear the top venture capitalists and founders in the game discuss what it takes to go from seed to exit.
Demo Day is the podcast for founders, venture capitalists, and anyone who wants to learn more about the top accelerator, incubator, and VC programs across the country. Come hear the top venture capitalists and founders in the game discuss what it takes to go from seed to exit.
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Kevin Moore is the Managing Partner at Serac Ventures. He transitioned from an engineering background to become a successful venture capitalist. He is known for his insights into the mindset, habits, and experiences that contribute to entrepreneurial success and for his firm's use of AI in evaluating startup founders.
Kevin Moore is the Managing Partner at Serac Ventures. He transitioned from an engineering background to become a successful venture capitalist. He is known for his insights into the mindset, habits, and experiences that contribute to entrepreneurial success and for his firm's use of AI in evaluating startup founders.
Rick Smith is the Co-Founder of Crosscut Ventures, with over 25 years of experience in venture capital. He is a respected investor based in Los Angeles, known for his insights into startup funding, emerging managers, and building a lasting VC career.
Rick Smith is the Co-Founder of Crosscut Ventures, with over 25 years of experience in venture capital. He is a respected investor based in Los Angeles, known for his insights into startup funding, emerging managers, and building a lasting VC career.
Minnie Ingersoll is a partner at TenOneTen Ventures and the host of the LA Venture Podcast. She is a prominent figure in the venture capital community, known for her insights into startup funding, deal flow, and the evolving landscape of venture investing. Minnie has extensive experience in early-stage investing and is recognized for her expertise in fundraising strategies, including LP sharing, and her perspectives on the role of media and personal branding in the venture ecosystem.
Minnie Ingersoll is a partner at TenOneTen Ventures and the host of the LA Venture Podcast. She is a prominent figure in the venture capital community, known for her insights into startup funding, deal flow, and the evolving landscape of venture investing. Minnie has extensive experience in early-stage investing and is recognized for her expertise in fundraising strategies, including LP sharing, and her perspectives on the role of media and personal branding in the venture ecosystem.
Jeff Bocan is a Partner at Okapi Venture Capital, where he focuses on identifying and supporting high-potential startups. With extensive experience in venture capital, Jeff has been involved in numerous successful investments and has served on multiple boards. He has a proven track record of scaling startups, having played a key role in growing a company from $50 million to $250 million before its successful acquisition. Jeff is known for his insights into the founder-investor relationship and the traits that contribute to startup success.
Jeff Bocan is a Partner at Okapi Venture Capital, where he focuses on identifying and supporting high-potential startups. With extensive experience in venture capital, Jeff has been involved in numerous successful investments and has served on multiple boards. He has a proven track record of scaling startups, having played a key role in growing a company from $50 million to $250 million before its successful acquisition. Jeff is known for his insights into the founder-investor relationship and the traits that contribute to startup success.
TX Zhuo is the Co-Founder and Managing Partner at Fika Ventures, a venture capital firm. He has a background in entrepreneurship and has successfully transitioned from being a founder to a venture capitalist. TX is known for his insights into what makes startups successful, particularly emphasizing the importance of founder responsiveness. He has been involved in numerous portfolio companies and has conducted extensive research on the traits that predict founder success.
TX Zhuo is the Co-Founder and Managing Partner at Fika Ventures, a venture capital firm. He has a background in entrepreneurship and has successfully transitioned from being a founder to a venture capitalist. TX is known for his insights into what makes startups successful, particularly emphasizing the importance of founder responsiveness. He has been involved in numerous portfolio companies and has conducted extensive research on the traits that predict founder success.
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From humble beginnings in Tulsa to launching his own venture capital firm, Kevin Moores story is one of resilience, grit, and vision.
In this episode of Demo Day, host Sean Goldfaden sits down with Kevin Moore, Managing Partner at Serac Ventures, to uncover the mindset, habits, and experiences that helped him go from engineer to successful VC and what every founder and aspiring fund manager needs to hear.
- Learn how Kevin turned fear into fuel - Why doing what you know leads to real progress - What most first-time VCs get wrong about fundraising - How Serac Ventures uses AI to evaluate startup founders - And the #1 red flag that keeps investors from writing checks
Whether you're building a startup, thinking about launching your own fund, or looking for inspiration to keep going this episode is packed with insight.
Follow for more interviews with top venture capitalists, startup founders, and emerging fund managers.
From humble beginnings in Tulsa to launching his own venture capital firm, Kevin Moores story is one of resilience, grit, and vision.
In this episode of Demo Day, host Sean Goldfaden sits down with Kevin Moore, Managing Partner at Serac Ventures, to uncover the mindset, habits, and experiences that helped him go from engineer to successful VC and what every founder and aspiring fund manager needs to hear.
- Learn how Kevin turned fear into fuel - Why doing what you know leads to real progress - What most first-time VCs get wrong about fundraising - How Serac Ventures uses AI to evaluate startup founders - And the #1 red flag that keeps investors from writing checks
Whether you're building a startup, thinking about launching your own fund, or looking for inspiration to keep going this episode is packed with insight.
Follow for more interviews with top venture capitalists, startup founders, and emerging fund managers.
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Why Most First-Time VCs Struggle (And How to Survive) with Rick Smith
Starting a venture capital fund sounds glamorous — but the reality? It’s a long, grueling, high-stakes journey. In this episode of the Demo Day Podcast, we sit down with Rick Smith, Co-Founder of Crosscut Ventures, to unpack why most first-time VCs fail, how to navigate the emerging manager landscape, and what it really takes to build a lasting VC career.
Rick shares hard-won lessons from 25+ years in venture, including: - What makes or breaks a fund's first few years - How to raise capital from LPs when no one knows your name - Why early-stage VCs need to swing bigger - The hidden emotional toll of transitioning out of a firm - How Crosscut almost didn’t survive Fund I
Whether you're a founder, emerging fund manager, or aspiring venture capitalist, this episode is packed with tactical insights, emotional honesty, and behind-the-scenes stories from one of LA’s most respected investors.
Starting a venture capital fund sounds glamorous — but the reality? It’s a long, grueling, high-stakes journey. In this episode of the Demo Day Podcast, we sit down with Rick Smith, Co-Founder of Crosscut Ventures, to unpack why most first-time VCs fail, how to navigate the emerging manager landscape, and what it really takes to build a lasting VC career.
Rick shares hard-won lessons from 25+ years in venture, including: - What makes or breaks a fund's first few years - How to raise capital from LPs when no one knows your name - Why early-stage VCs need to swing bigger - The hidden emotional toll of transitioning out of a firm - How Crosscut almost didn’t survive Fund I
Whether you're a founder, emerging fund manager, or aspiring venture capitalist, this episode is packed with tactical insights, emotional honesty, and behind-the-scenes stories from one of LA’s most respected investors.
The Strategy Quietly Changing Venture Capital with Minnie Ingersoll
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venture capitalLP sharingfundraisingdeal flowmedia and personal brandremote vs in-person startup cultureAI in VC workflowsnetworkingstorytellingearly-stage investingpitch tips
In this episode of Demo Day, we sit down with Minnie Ingersoll, Partner at TenOneTen Ventures and host of the LA Venture Podcast, for an insider look at how venture capital is evolving in 2024.
Minnie drops exclusive insights on a growing trend: LP sharing - a powerful but rarely discussed tactic that’s helping up-and-coming VCs fundraise faster and smarter. If you're a VC, founder, or aspiring fund manager, this episode is packed with tactical gems.
We also talk about:
How new VCs can build deal flow from scratch
The role of media and personal brand in fundraising
The biggest red flags Minnie looks for in founders
Her honest take on remote vs in-person startup culture
Where AI is actually making a difference in VC workflows
How to get in the room where it happens - and stay there
Whether you're raising your first fund or trying to land your next round, Minnie's advice will change the way you think about investing, networking, and storytelling.
Listen to the full episode and don’t forget to subscribe for more interviews with top VCs and startup operators.
In this episode of Demo Day, we sit down with Minnie Ingersoll, Partner at TenOneTen Ventures and host of the LA Venture Podcast, for an insider look at how venture capital is evolving in 2024.
Minnie drops exclusive insights on a growing trend: LP sharing - a powerful but rarely discussed tactic that’s helping up-and-coming VCs fundraise faster and smarter. If you're a VC, founder, or aspiring fund manager, this episode is packed with tactical gems.
We also talk about:
How new VCs can build deal flow from scratch
The role of media and personal brand in fundraising
The biggest red flags Minnie looks for in founders
Her honest take on remote vs in-person startup culture
Where AI is actually making a difference in VC workflows
How to get in the room where it happens - and stay there
Whether you're raising your first fund or trying to land your next round, Minnie's advice will change the way you think about investing, networking, and storytelling.
Listen to the full episode and don’t forget to subscribe for more interviews with top VCs and startup operators.
In this episode of Demo Day, host Sean Goldfaden sits down with Jeff Bocan, Partner at Okapi Venture Capital, to dive deep into the founder-investor dynamic, red flags to watch for, and what truly sets top-performing startups apart.
🚨 Founders: Are you doing due diligence on your investors?
Jeff shares a wild story about a founder who raised a Series A just to remove a toxic investor—and why failing to check references on VCs is one of the biggest mistakes you can make.
This conversation covers: 1. The #1 trait Jeff looks for in founders (and it’s not experience) 2. The only real pattern he’s seen in billion-dollar companies 3. Why positivity is a secret weapon for founders 4. Where AI fits into startup efficiency—and where it doesn’t 5. Fundraising advice that could save your next round
Jeff also opens up about his own journey—from being thrown onto 10 boards in his twenties to scaling a startup from $50M to $250M before a successful acquisition.
If you're a startup founder, aspiring venture capitalist, or just obsessed with the inside game of entrepreneurship, this episode is packed with hard-earned lessons and practical insights.
In this episode of Demo Day, host Sean Goldfaden sits down with Jeff Bocan, Partner at Okapi Venture Capital, to dive deep into the founder-investor dynamic, red flags to watch for, and what truly sets top-performing startups apart.
🚨 Founders: Are you doing due diligence on your investors?
Jeff shares a wild story about a founder who raised a Series A just to remove a toxic investor—and why failing to check references on VCs is one of the biggest mistakes you can make.
This conversation covers: 1. The #1 trait Jeff looks for in founders (and it’s not experience) 2. The only real pattern he’s seen in billion-dollar companies 3. Why positivity is a secret weapon for founders 4. Where AI fits into startup efficiency—and where it doesn’t 5. Fundraising advice that could save your next round
Jeff also opens up about his own journey—from being thrown onto 10 boards in his twenties to scaling a startup from $50M to $250M before a successful acquisition.
If you're a startup founder, aspiring venture capitalist, or just obsessed with the inside game of entrepreneurship, this episode is packed with hard-earned lessons and practical insights.
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The #1 Habit that Predicts Founder Success with TX Zhuo
What’s the one trait that separates successful startups from the rest?
According to TX Zhuo—Co-Founder and Managing Partner at Fika Ventures—it’s not pedigree, pitch decks, or market size. It’s founder responsiveness. In this episode of Demo Day, TX reveals the surprising results of a study across 94 portfolio companies, and why the speed of your email replies might be a signal of much more than just efficiency.
Sean Goldfaden sits down with TX to talk about:
- How TX turned personal tragedy into a multimillion-dollar startup - His transition from founder to VC at Fika Ventures - How to stand out in a crowded pitch meeting - The biggest green (and red) flags investors look for - What most first-time fund managers get wrong - The real story behind raising Fika’s first fund—with over 700 meetings - Why radical focus and honest mentorship are keys to success
Whether you're a founder preparing for your next raise, or an emerging VC building your first fund, this conversation is packed with real talk and practical advice.
What’s the one trait that separates successful startups from the rest?
According to TX Zhuo—Co-Founder and Managing Partner at Fika Ventures—it’s not pedigree, pitch decks, or market size. It’s founder responsiveness. In this episode of Demo Day, TX reveals the surprising results of a study across 94 portfolio companies, and why the speed of your email replies might be a signal of much more than just efficiency.
Sean Goldfaden sits down with TX to talk about:
- How TX turned personal tragedy into a multimillion-dollar startup - His transition from founder to VC at Fika Ventures - How to stand out in a crowded pitch meeting - The biggest green (and red) flags investors look for - What most first-time fund managers get wrong - The real story behind raising Fika’s first fund—with over 700 meetings - Why radical focus and honest mentorship are keys to success
Whether you're a founder preparing for your next raise, or an emerging VC building your first fund, this conversation is packed with real talk and practical advice.
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