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Episode Synopsis
On this week's episode of Exchanges the amazing - Jodie Imam and her unique approach to venture capital. Jodie and her team are currently challenging the traditional avenue of equity funding in venture capital with something else - debt funding and its proving to be a viable alternative for startups. We examine the behavioural differences between debt and equity, the role of financial literacy in preventing insolvencies, and the broader cultural attitudes toward money and entrepreneurship.If you like this episode of Exchanges - Don't forget to subscribe on Apple, Spotify, YouTube or wherever you get your podcasts.Follow Jodie here:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jodieimam/Instragram: https://www.instagram.com/jodieimam/Website: https://www.tractorventures.com/Follow Me here:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/evan-lucas-44a25316/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/evanlucas_/Website: www.evanlucas.com.auYou can buy my book Mind over Money here: https://www.amazon.com.au/Mind-over-Money-understanding-behaviour/dp/1922611859/ref=tmm_pap_swatch_0Or from all good online book stores.00:00 Introduction to Tractor Ventures and Jodie's Perspective02:51 Understanding Debt Financing vs. Venture Capital05:52 The Maturing Australian Market for Debt Financing08:52 Behavioural Insights on Debt and Equity Financing12:11The Shift Towards Profitability in Startups15:12 Financial Literacy and Its Impact on Business Success18:04 Cultural Attitudes Towards Money and Entrepreneurship20:51 Jodie's Vision for Wealth Redistribution and Gender Equality Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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