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Episode Synopsis
THE GUEST
Zaz Floreani is an early-staged operator turned investor, she is currently a Partner at FirstMile Ventures and is the Entrepreneur In Residence at UT Austin, where she helps mold the next generation of innovators. Zaz is a powerhouse in the Austin startup scene, known for her keen eye for potential and her commitment to nurturing new ideas. Outside of work, Zaz is a gourmet food enthusiast with a love for exploring Austin's dynamic food scene. Her insights into entrepreneurship and her knack for storytelling means she gives exceptionally good advice. Zaz is an expert at understanding the real value in early-stage startups and helping them to grow.
THE QUESTIONS
[7:47] How much should I pay myself? A new founder is putting together their first ever financial model and is lost on the founder salary line. We dive into a taboo topic most people never bring up and explore how much an early-stage founder should actually pay themselves.
[18:29] Turning down money: A new founder is offered a huge angel investment and wonders about the downsides of early capital. We talk through the investment process and the ways to protect both the founder and investor.
[28:01] My co-founder left: Right before a big investor pitch a co-founder leaves the business and leaves the company feeling helpless. We run through the steps and how the remaining founder should actually run the meeting.
THE SHOW
DO AS I SAY is an advice show about the real problems in startups.
THE SPONSOR
Thanks Miro for sponsoring this video! Click the link below and get 3 free boards forever!
https://miro.com/podcast
THE LINKS
Have a question you want us to answer? Send it through to [email protected]
Zaz Floreani
LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/zazfloreani/
Twitter/X: https://twitter.com/zazafloreani
Email: [email protected]
First Mile Ventures: https://firstmilevc.com/
My links
Youtube: https://youtube.com/@joelditrapani
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/joel-ditrapani/
Calendar: https://cal.com/joelditrapani
Email: [email protected]
Other stuff: https://joelditrapani.com/
Newsletter: https://joel-di-trapani.ghost.io/
Zaz Floreani is an early-staged operator turned investor, she is currently a Partner at FirstMile Ventures and is the Entrepreneur In Residence at UT Austin, where she helps mold the next generation of innovators. Zaz is a powerhouse in the Austin startup scene, known for her keen eye for potential and her commitment to nurturing new ideas. Outside of work, Zaz is a gourmet food enthusiast with a love for exploring Austin's dynamic food scene. Her insights into entrepreneurship and her knack for storytelling means she gives exceptionally good advice. Zaz is an expert at understanding the real value in early-stage startups and helping them to grow.
THE QUESTIONS
[7:47] How much should I pay myself? A new founder is putting together their first ever financial model and is lost on the founder salary line. We dive into a taboo topic most people never bring up and explore how much an early-stage founder should actually pay themselves.
[18:29] Turning down money: A new founder is offered a huge angel investment and wonders about the downsides of early capital. We talk through the investment process and the ways to protect both the founder and investor.
[28:01] My co-founder left: Right before a big investor pitch a co-founder leaves the business and leaves the company feeling helpless. We run through the steps and how the remaining founder should actually run the meeting.
THE SHOW
DO AS I SAY is an advice show about the real problems in startups.
THE SPONSOR
Thanks Miro for sponsoring this video! Click the link below and get 3 free boards forever!
https://miro.com/podcast
THE LINKS
Have a question you want us to answer? Send it through to [email protected]
Zaz Floreani
LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/zazfloreani/
Twitter/X: https://twitter.com/zazafloreani
Email: [email protected]
First Mile Ventures: https://firstmilevc.com/
My links
Youtube: https://youtube.com/@joelditrapani
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/joel-ditrapani/
Calendar: https://cal.com/joelditrapani
Email: [email protected]
Other stuff: https://joelditrapani.com/
Newsletter: https://joel-di-trapani.ghost.io/
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