The Syndicate - Angel Investors and VC: Top Angel Investors, VCs and Operators Discuss Early Stage Investing and Future of Startups and Tech

SC Moatti is a technology visionary, entrepreneur and investor (. She is the founding partner of Mighty Capital, a Silicon Valley venture capital firm, and Products That Count, a global community of product managers, leaders and founders. Previously, she built products that billions of people use at Facebook, Nokia and Electronic Arts. Listen and Learn: - How startups should design funnels - The strategies pros use for user acquisition and growth hacking - What is wrong with most network effects - Why investing is exponentially more impactful - How to to think about marketplace businesses - What VCs can do to add tangible value to teams - How investors should think about portfolio management - Why AI is overhyped and a ways off - The right way to think about unit economics To get interviews with the best angels and VCs, never miss round table, get your questions answered and get a leg up in angel investing, SUBSCRIBE TO OUR CHANNEL and visit our site: *** http://thesyndicate.vc *** Accredited angel investors can join our syndicate: *** http://thesyndicate.vc/join *** Prefer podcasts? Subscribe to get it all, free, delivered to your phone: iTunes: *** http://thesyndicate.vc/itunes *** Android: *** http://thesyndicate.vc/android ***

Michael Weiksner is the founder of Rostrum Capital, a VC fund focused next generation of platform companies that is also building out a crypto division to focus on disruptive blockchain opportunities. Previously he raised over $2.5mm for EndlessTV, an innovative mobile video app that was the first mobile app to provide swipeable shopping. Prior to that, Michael founded e-thePeople, a non for profit to help citizens participate in politics through technology which helped over 10mm voters. Listen and Learn: - Why technology didn't solve politics problems - Why most ICOs are junk and blockchain will disrupt everything - What to think about before investing in cryptocurrencies - The problem conventional startups have with raising follow on funding - How ICOs are impacting startups and venture capital - Why the US political system could cause catastrophic failure - How hedge funds should view crypto - The big picture on cryptocurrencies and blockchain To get interviews with the best angels and VCs, never miss round table, get your questions answered and get a leg up in angel investing, SUBSCRIBE TO OUR CHANNEL and visit our site: *** http://thesyndicate.vc *** Accredited angel investors can join our syndicate: *** http://thesyndicate.vc/join *** Prefer podcasts? Subscribe to get it all, free, delivered to your phone: iTunes: *** http://thesyndicate.vc/itunes *** Android: *** http://thesyndicate.vc/android ***

Michael Weiksner is the founder of Rostrum Capital, a VC fund focused next generation of platform companies that is also building out a crypto division to focus on disruptive blockchain opportunities. Previously he raised over $2.5mm for EndlessTV, an innovative mobile video app that was the first mobile app to provide swipeable shopping. Prior to that, Michael founded e-thePeople, a non for profit to help citizens participate in politics through technology which helped over 10mm voters. Listen and Learn: - Why technology didn't solve politics problems - Why most ICOs are junk and blockchain will disrupt everything - What to think about before investing in cryptocurrencies - The problem conventional startups have with raising follow on funding - How ICOs are impacting startups and venture capital - Why the US political system could cause catastrophic failure - How hedge funds should view crypto - The big picture on cryptocurrencies and blockchain To get interviews with the best angels and VCs, never miss round table, get your questions answered and get a leg up in angel investing, SUBSCRIBE TO OUR CHANNEL and visit our site: *** http://thesyndicate.vc *** Accredited angel investors can join our syndicate: *** http://thesyndicate.vc/join *** Prefer podcasts? Subscribe to get it all, free, delivered to your phone: iTunes: *** http://thesyndicate.vc/itunes *** Android: *** http://thesyndicate.vc/android ***

Parker Thompson's a Partner at Angellist, an active investor and syndicate lead and likes to help startups in any way he can. Before AL, he was a mentor, partner and as an early employee at 500Startups, where he helped Dave McClure and co build 500 into a top tier accelerator., help His illustrious past includes Pivotal Labs, co-founding PlaceSite, preserving the interwebs at the Internet Archive, and working on digital copyright at UC Berkeley’s iSchool. Listen and Learn: - What is the Internet Archive and how they are preserving techs past - Whether optimistic or pessimistic investors have better returns - What to think about before investing in ecommerce - The thing to know about investing platforms like Angellist, FundersClub and OurCrowd - How VCs balance chaos and productivity - What 500 startups looked like in the early days and how accelerators and incubators transformed venture - How investors can actively help portfolio companies - The benefits of passive investors *** http://thesyndicate.vc *** Accredited angel investors can join our syndicate: *** http://thesyndicate.vc/join *** Prefer podcasts? Subscribe to get it all, free, delivered to your phone: iTunes: *** http://thesyndicate.vc/itunes *** Android: *** http://thesyndicate.vc/android

Parker Thompson's a Partner at Angellist, an active investor and syndicate lead and likes to help startups in any way he can. Before AL, he was a mentor, partner and as an early employee at 500Startups, where he helped Dave McClure and co build 500 into a top tier accelerator., help His illustrious past includes Pivotal Labs, co-founding PlaceSite, preserving the interwebs at the Internet Archive, and working on digital copyright at UC Berkeley’s iSchool. Listen and Learn: - What is the Internet Archive and how they are preserving techs past - Whether optimistic or pessimistic investors have better returns - What to think about before investing in ecommerce - The thing to know about investing platforms like Angellist, FundersClub and OurCrowd - How VCs balance chaos and productivity - What 500 startups looked like in the early days and how accelerators and incubators transformed venture - How investors can actively help portfolio companies - The benefits of passive investors *** http://thesyndicate.vc *** Accredited angel investors can join our syndicate: *** http://thesyndicate.vc/join *** Prefer podcasts? Subscribe to get it all, free, delivered to your phone: iTunes: *** http://thesyndicate.vc/itunes *** Android: *** http://thesyndicate.vc/android

Avidan is the Founding Partner of Root Ventures. Before Root, he designed industrial robotics for Food Network's kitchens. Prior to that, Avidan was CTO of CIM Group, where he focused on industrial internet investing, and worked as an embedded application developer at Excite@Home. Listen and Learn: - Why Avidan focuses exclusively on hardware based startups - Avidan's incredibly unique investment philosophy - The reason no having recurring revenue is typically a deal breaker - How hardware investors can contribute to startup success - Why Avidan filmed a reality tv show with the FoodNetwork on robotic kitchens - What the smartphone wars did to tech - The future of connected devices - Why boring businesses bring the best returns To get interviews with the best angels and VCs, never miss round table, get your questions answered and get a leg up in angel investing, SUBSCRIBE TO OUR CHANNEL and visit our site: *** http://thesyndicate.vc *** Accredited angel investors can join our syndicate: *** http://thesyndicate.vc/join *** Prefer podcasts? Subscribe to get it all, free, delivered to your phone: iTunes: *** http://thesyndicate.vc/itunes *** Android: *** http://thesyndicate.vc/android

Avidan is the Founding Partner of Root Ventures. Before Root, he designed industrial robotics for Food Network's kitchens. Prior to that, Avidan was CTO of CIM Group, where he focused on industrial internet investing, and worked as an embedded application developer at Excite@Home. Listen and Learn: - Why Avidan focuses exclusively on hardware based startups - Avidan's incredibly unique investment philosophy - The reason no having recurring revenue is typically a deal breaker - How hardware investors can contribute to startup success - Why Avidan filmed a reality tv show with the FoodNetwork on robotic kitchens - What the smartphone wars did to tech - The future of connected devices - Why boring businesses bring the best returns To get interviews with the best angels and VCs, never miss round table, get your questions answered and get a leg up in angel investing, SUBSCRIBE TO OUR CHANNEL and visit our site: *** http://thesyndicate.vc *** Accredited angel investors can join our syndicate: *** http://thesyndicate.vc/join *** Prefer podcasts? Subscribe to get it all, free, delivered to your phone: iTunes: *** http://thesyndicate.vc/itunes *** Android: *** http://thesyndicate.vc/android

Adam Draper's the founder of Boost.vc, an accelerator and fund focused creating a sci-fi future. They work with and invest in blockchain and VR companies with exceptions made for breakthrough businesses. Adam comes from a venture background and is working to continue the Draper tradition of excellence and advancing the future. Listen and Learn: - Why VCs should focus more on crypto - How venture capital can effectively incorporate ICOs in portfolio companies - What is the future of VR? - How growing up in a venture family affects outlook - Why VCs must be constantly learning - Why AR is overrated and ICOs are underhyped - The benefits of founder bonding *** http://thesyndicate.vc *** Accredited angel investors can join our syndicate: *** http://thesyndicate.vc/join *** Prefer podcasts? Subscribe to get it all, free, delivered to your phone: iTunes: *** http://thesyndicate.vc/itunes *** Android: *** http://thesyndicate.vc/android

Adam Draper's the founder of Boost.vc, an accelerator and fund focused creating a sci-fi future. They work with and invest in blockchain and VR companies with exceptions made for breakthrough businesses. Adam comes from a venture background and is working to continue the Draper tradition of excellence and advancing the future. Listen and Learn: - Why VCs should focus more on crypto - How venture capital can effectively incorporate ICOs in portfolio companies - What is the future of VR? - How growing up in a venture family affects outlook - Why VCs must be constantly learning - Why AR is overrated and ICOs are underhyped - The benefits of founder bonding *** http://thesyndicate.vc *** Accredited angel investors can join our syndicate: *** http://thesyndicate.vc/join *** Prefer podcasts? Subscribe to get it all, free, delivered to your phone: iTunes: *** http://thesyndicate.vc/itunes *** Android: *** http://thesyndicate.vc/android

Peter Cowley has been active angel investor for ten years, personally investing in over 60 startups and was named UK Business Angel of the Year 2014/15 and Best Angel of the World by the World Business Angel Investment Forum in February 2017. He is also the chair of the board of the Cambridge Business Angels and the Investment Director of the Marshall of Cambridge, Martlet Corporate Angel division. Listen and Learn: - The problem with transparency in investing - How startups and investors can align incentives for better outcomes - Why angel investing in the UK has HUGE tax benefits - How to evaluate startups for funding - Why Peter only invests in founders he's met in person - What to look for in co-investors - How investors can build a successful brand - What proper due diligence actually means - Will Brexit affect UK startup scene? *** http://thesyndicate.vc *** Accredited angel investors can join our syndicate: *** http://thesyndicate.vc/join *** Prefer podcasts? Subscribe to get it all, free, delivered to your phone: iTunes: *** http://thesyndicate.vc/itunes *** Android: *** http://thesyndicate.vc/android

Shaun Abrahamson's an angel investor and venture capitalist focused on the urbanization and transformation of cities. He's an investor in Blue Bottle, Soma Water, Refinery29, Skycatch, Blokable and dozens of other early stage companies. Previously he worked at and with several Dotcom and made a bit of money with an exit, leading into his investing career. Listen and Learn: - What is the future of cities - The problem with traditional investment cycles - How startups are innovating on a local level - What cryptocurrencies means for government - How the tech bubble affects investors to this day - Why investors are rich on paper and poor in practice - What happens in M&A and when to sell - How investors should focus on creating the future *** http://thesyndicate.vc *** Accredited angel investors can join our syndicate: *** http://thesyndicate.vc/join *** Prefer podcasts? Subscribe to get it all, free, delivered to your phone: iTunes: *** http://thesyndicate.vc/itunes *** Android: *** http://thesyndicate.vc/android

Peter Cowley has been active angel investor for ten years, personally investing in over 60 startups and was named UK Business Angel of the Year 2014/15 and Best Angel of the World by the World Business Angel Investment Forum in February 2017. He is also the chair of the board of the Cambridge Business Angels and the Investment Director of the Marshall of Cambridge, Martlet Corporate Angel division. Listen and Learn: - The problem with transparency in investing - How startups and investors can align incentives for better outcomes - Why angel investing in the UK has HUGE tax benefits - How to evaluate startups for funding - Why Peter only invests in founders he's met in person - What to look for in co-investors - How investors can build a successful brand - What proper due diligence actually means - Will Brexit affect UK startup scene? *** http://thesyndicate.vc *** Accredited angel investors can join our syndicate: *** http://thesyndicate.vc/join *** Prefer podcasts? Subscribe to get it all, free, delivered to your phone: iTunes: *** http://thesyndicate.vc/itunes *** Android: *** http://thesyndicate.vc/android

Shaun Abrahamson's an angel investor and venture capitalist focused on the urbanization and transformation of cities. He's an investor in Blue Bottle, Soma Water, Refinery29, Skycatch, Blokable and dozens of other early stage companies. Previously he worked at and with several Dotcom and made a bit of money with an exit, leading into his investing career. Listen and Learn: - What is the future of cities - The problem with traditional investment cycles - How startups are innovating on a local level - What cryptocurrencies means for government - How the tech bubble affects investors to this day - Why investors are rich on paper and poor in practice - What happens in M&A and when to sell - How investors should focus on creating the future *** http://thesyndicate.vc *** Accredited angel investors can join our syndicate: *** http://thesyndicate.vc/join *** Prefer podcasts? Subscribe to get it all, free, delivered to your phone: iTunes: *** http://thesyndicate.vc/itunes *** Android: *** http://thesyndicate.vc/android

Our esteemed panelists are all futurists, entrepreneurs, investors and influencers in the tech, internet, investment and startup space with extensive experience in consumer SaaS, mobile and social media platforms. We’ll discuss Facebook, Google, Amazon, Apple and do deep dives on the monopolies of consumer tech, the upcoming trends like VR & AR, wearables & IOT, the future of startups and much much more. Do not miss out! Our Futurist Panel: Tim O'Reilly - Futurist, CEO of O'Reilly Media, best selling author, investor James Allworth - Best selling author, strategic advisor, Exponent Podcast Jeff Morris Jr. - Head of Rev @ Tinder, angel investor, syndicate lead Ben Gilbert - Serial entrepreneur, Pioneer Square Labs, Acquired Podcast -- The round table is hosted by Matt Ward of THESYNDICATE.VC, an angel network and podcast focused on early stage tech investing. To get interviews with the best angels and VCs, never miss round table, get your questions answered and get a leg up in angel investing, SUBSCRIBE TO OUR CHANNEL and visit our site: *** http://thesyndicate.vc *** Accredited angel investors can join our syndicate: *** http://thesyndicate.vc/join *** Prefer podcasts? Subscribe to get it all, free, delivered to your phone: iTunes: *** http://thesyndicate.vc/itunes *** Android: *** http://thesyndicate.vc/android

Our esteemed panelists are all futurists, entrepreneurs, investors and influencers in the tech, internet, investment and startup space with extensive experience in consumer SaaS, mobile and social media platforms. We’ll discuss Facebook, Google, Amazon, Apple and do deep dives on the monopolies of consumer tech, the upcoming trends like VR & AR, wearables & IOT, the future of startups and much much more. Do not miss out! Our Futurist Panel: Tim O'Reilly - Futurist, CEO of O'Reilly Media, best selling author, investor James Allworth - Best selling author, strategic advisor, Exponent Podcast Jeff Morris Jr. - Head of Rev @ Tinder, angel investor, syndicate lead Ben Gilbert - Serial entrepreneur, Pioneer Square Labs, Acquired Podcast -- The round table is hosted by Matt Ward of THESYNDICATE.VC, an angel network and podcast focused on early stage tech investing. To get interviews with the best angels and VCs, never miss round table, get your questions answered and get a leg up in angel investing, SUBSCRIBE TO OUR CHANNEL and visit our site: *** http://thesyndicate.vc *** Accredited angel investors can join our syndicate: *** http://thesyndicate.vc/join *** Prefer podcasts? Subscribe to get it all, free, delivered to your phone: iTunes: *** http://thesyndicate.vc/itunes *** Android: *** http://thesyndicate.vc/android