In this episode of Marketing Ventures, we speak with Kera DeMars, Head of Marketing at Hustle Fund. Hustle Fund is a pre-seed and seed stage venture capital firm that has invested in over 600 portfolio companies globally, including notable companies like Gamma and Rupa Health. Kera brings a unique perspective to venture marketing, having transitioned from The Hustle where she managed dozens of high-stakes events annually to becoming one of the few marketing leaders in the venture capital space. Through tactical newsletters, strategic events, and community-building initiatives, she's developed a playbook for reaching both founders and investors in an increasingly competitive market.
Topics Discussed:

Transitioning from media/events to venture capital marketing
Building and scaling newsletter content at 40,000+ subscribers with 50-80% open rates
Managing dual customer bases (founders and investors) as a competitive advantage
Creating tactical, depth-focused content that cuts through venture capital jargon
Leveraging AI tools for content creation and scaling editorial workflows
Running 40+ annual events across virtual and in-person formats
Testing and sunsetting initiatives: lessons from failed podcast and education programs

 
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