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Investing in Startups: Are Valuations Getting Out of Hand?
54:09 - 1:00:53 (06:44)
This interview discusses the potential reasons behind inflated startup valuations and how investors are dealing with them, including the use of resources like Pipe for raising money.
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The speaker talks about how they were introduced to Harry Hearst and his SAS project PIPE, and how they had to track him down via phone on their birthday to be able to get in touch with him.
54:09 - 54:36 (00:27)
Summary
The speaker talks about how they were introduced to Harry Hearst and his SAS project PIPE, and how they had to track him down via phone on their birthday to be able to get in touch with him.
ChapterInvesting in Startups: Are Valuations Getting Out of Hand?
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The ways in which founders can raise funds are expanding, but they may face unfavorable terms to do so.
54:36 - 56:31 (01:54)
Summary
The ways in which founders can raise funds are expanding, but they may face unfavorable terms to do so. This creates a need for founders to meet with multiple investors and VCs, sometimes causing them to miss important events, like a birthday celebration.
ChapterInvesting in Startups: Are Valuations Getting Out of Hand?
Episode#206 with Brianne Kimmel - How Venture Capitalists Make Money
PodcastMy First Million
Harry Hurst talks about why he likes investing in Pipe and encourages founders to not get discouraged when fundraising.
56:31 - 58:44 (02:13)
Summary
Harry Hurst talks about why he likes investing in Pipe and encourages founders to not get discouraged when fundraising. He also discusses how Pipe has become a great resource for him as a first money and investor.
ChapterInvesting in Startups: Are Valuations Getting Out of Hand?
Episode#206 with Brianne Kimmel - How Venture Capitalists Make Money
PodcastMy First Million
Investors are willing to pay a premium for exposure to a company and share in the upside.
58:44 - 1:00:53 (02:09)
Summary
Investors are willing to pay a premium for exposure to a company and share in the upside. When a company has a big vision and a good team, investors will come even before the next financing round to invest.