Ben Williamson, Invest Nebraska

13/04/2020 1h 41min Episodio 12
Ben Williamson, Invest Nebraska

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Show notes:1:40 Enterprise Legal Studio (Bart Dillashaw)3:20 Ben’s Role at Invest Nebraska7:10 Dan Hoffman & Matt Foley10:35 Shark Tank pitching11:35 The pitching process for Invest NE14:35 ‘What is this problem you’re trying to solve in the world?’19:05 Minimally viable product, the MVP21:10 Categories of investments24:25 Ocuvera & Steve Kiene27:20 Covid19’s impact on finance29:50 Metrics of growth33:20 The Power Curve41:05 Funding styles44:20 Why VCs are okay with companies failing fast47:45 Being an investor vs being a good investor51:20 VC in pop culture has been bastardized 53:40 The data on successful funds59:20 Competition between funds in small vs larger market1:02:35 Malort Moment1:07:35 ‘No one is really good at picking companies’1:09:00 Kauffman Foundation1:13:20 Equity in a company defined1:16:50 The Exit stage1:32:05 Define Entrepreneur 1:32:40 Ben’s Gym business1:34:30 Parks & Rec reference from Skip (drink)Music: DFA1979 'If We Don't Make It We'll Fake It'@skip_cronin

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