In this episode of the Two to Twenty podcast, Katie Vander Ark and Julia Belt engage with Naseem Sayani, a seasoned venture investor and angel investor. They explore Naseem's journey from consulting to venture capital, her focus on supporting female founders, and the importance of building relationships within the startup ecosystem. The conversation delves into the attributes that make a successful founder, the role of angel investors beyond just funding, and the current market conditions affecting fundraising strategies. Naseem shares insights on evaluating risk in disruptive ideas and the evolving landscape of venture capital and IPOs.

[00:00] Introduction to Venture Capital and Personal Journeys
[02:42] Transitioning from Consulting to Venture Capital
[05:57] Focus Areas in Angel Investing
[08:31] The Importance of Founders and Their Attributes
[11:33] Building Relationships in the Startup Ecosystem
[14:27] The Role of Angel Investors Beyond Funding
[17:30] Evaluating Female Founders and Their Vision
[20:21] Navigating Confidence and Coachability in Founders
[23:01] Assessing Risk in Disruptive Ideas
[25:51] Market Conditions and Fundraising Strategies
[28:37] The Future of Venture Capital and IPOs

Music Production: Dustin Belt

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