Venture Capital Deep Dive podcast

Venture Capital Deep Dive

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Artificial intelligence is evolving at an unprecedented pace—what does that mean for the future of technology, venture capital, business, and even our understanding of ourselves? Award-winning journalist and writer Anil Ananthaswamy joins us for our latest episode to discuss his latest book Why Machines Learn: The Elegant Math Behind Modern AI . Anil helps us explore the journey and many breakthroughs that have propelled machine learning from simple perceptrons to the sophisticated algorithms shaping today’s AI revolution, powering GPT and other models. The discussion aims to demystify some of the underlying mathematical concepts that power modern machine learning, to help everyone grasp this technology impacting our lives–even if your last math class was in high school. Anil walks us through the power of scaling laws, the shift from training to inference optimization, and the debate among AI’s pioneers about the road to AGI—should we be concerned, or are we still missing key pieces of the puzzle? The conversation also delves into AI’s philosophical implications—could understanding how machines learn help us better understand ourselves? And what challenges remain before AI systems can truly operate with agency? If you enjoy this episode, please subscribe and leave us a review on your favorite podcast platform. Sign up for our newsletter at techsurgepodcast.com for exclusive insights and updates on upcoming TechSurge Live Summits. Links: Read Why Machines Learn, Anil’s latest book on the math behind AI https://www.amazon.com/Why-Machines-Learn-Elegant-Behind/dp/0593185749 Learn more about Anil Ananthaswamy’s work and writing https://anilananthaswamy.com/ Watch Anil Ananthaswamy’s TED Talk on AI and intelligence https://www.ted.com/speakers/anil_ananthaswamy Discover the MIT Knight Science Journalism Fellowship that shaped Anil’s AI research https://ksj.mit.edu/ Understand the Perceptron, the foundation of neural networks https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Perceptron Read about the Perceptron Convergence Theorem and its significance https://www.nature.com/articles/323533a0…

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Venture Capital seems to carry a lot of unanswered questions, especially for the first-time founders, so we are super excited to share a brand-new Podcast series called “Venture Capital Deep Dive.” Find out all there is to know about the VC world in a podcast brought to you by btov Partners, Alexander Stoeckel, and Cédric Bollag.
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Exit & IPO 17:41

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In today’s episode, Alexander Stoeckel shares more on when to start thinking of selling your startup, how to actually sell it, and what role taxes and regulations play in Switzerland. All the scenarios are revealed, but we’re not saying you should worry about them before you even start! Enjoy the video! ⚡️ Thank you for watching my video! Hope you enjoyed it, make sure you like, comment, share and SUBSCRIBE to my channel and click the 🔔 icon for notifications when I post a new video. Enjoy the video and please let us know your thoughts in comments. They are more important to us than ever . Get in touch with us at: https://goo.gl/forms/7zqfBX9ctwH8Nu4I2 ------- Links to the podcast below! ------- Are you a first-time founder? Do you want to learn more about Venture Capital? Then this video series, called “Venture Capital Deep Dive,” is for you. Together with one of the leading VCs in Switzerland, Cédric was fortunate to ask one of their partners, Alexander Stoeckel, about insights founders must know from the other side of the table. Make sure you check out the other seven videos of the series. Enjoy! ------- This video series was recorded in collaboration with btov: https://btov.vc/ Nikon provided the following camera for this recording: Nikon Z7 http://tiny.cc/nikon2019 ------- Skip to Questions: 00:00 Intro 01:13 When is the time to sell? 02:26 What are your preferred exit strategies? 03:47 What do you consider to be a successful exit? 06:22 When is an IPO/exit appropriate? 08:07 How do you manage the differences in the readiness for sales between the VC and founders? 10:03 When do VCs get paid/the carry? 11:17 How long is the process from selling to getting all parties paid out? 12:21 Who facilitates the negotiations with potential buyers? 13:00 How many doors should you keep open as an entrepreneur going through this process? 15:03 Taxes & Regulations - what should you look out for as a founder? -------- Link to the Podcast: Spotify http://tiny.cc/spotify_VC Cédric Bollag is an aspiring venture capitalist. Cédric decided to turn his passion about “Startups, Tech & Innovation” into a blog. He releases video interviews with entrepreneurs, investors and thought leaders in innovation. For any questions, suggestions and inquiries feel free to connect and reach out. Connect with me on other social media channels: Cédric Bollag (CEO & Founder): Email: cedric@globaltechbox.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cedric.bollag/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/cedricbol.. . GlobalTechBox.com: Instagram: https://instagram.com/globaltechbox/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/globaltechbox/ Watch all of out Venture Capital Deep Dive Episodes here: ► https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8M36U... ★☆★ Check out more interesting videos from GlobalTechBox: ► Digital Festival: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RGrOM... ► Digital Summit 2019: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ag45N... ► Exponential tech Compass: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4aznE... ► Vlogs: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7PIIC... ► Startup Empaty: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=shJCe... ► Xoogler Demo Day: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pUb0g... ► Future of E-Commerce: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ADiCW... ► Seedstars Summit 2019: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gk4UK... ► Business Innovation Week: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rImU4... ⚡️ Subscribe to our channel here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC_9e.. . #startups #sell #venture Thank you for watching the video: Exit and IPO: Venture Capital Deep Dive | How and When To SELL Your STARTUP |…

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Post-Investment, Reporting, and Follow-on Investments / #7 16:30

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Once your startup receives an investment, after all the uncertainties of a lengthy process, you breathe a sigh of relief. Or do you? Find out more from Alexander Stoeckel, a partner at btov Ventures, about what comes next, what reporting looks like, and how you - as a founder - can leverage your VC relationship. ------- Links to the podcast below! ------- Are you a first-time founder? Do you want to learn more about Venture Capital? Then this video series, called “Venture Capital Deep Dive,” is for you. Together with one of the leading VCs in Switzerland, Cédric was fortunate to ask one of their partners, Alexander Stoeckel, about insights founders must know from the other side of the table. Make sure you check out the other seven videos of the series. Enjoy! ------- This video series was recorded in collaboration with btov: https://btov.vc/ Nikon provided the following camera for this recording: Nikon Z7 http://tiny.cc/nikon2019 ------- Skip to Questions: 01:20 What happens after the investment? 02:37 How often do you want reporting? What do you look for in the reporting? 03:41 What warning signs do you look for in the reports? 04:49 What happens between funding rounds? 06:21 What can an investor do to help bring a startup to the next level? 08:07 How do you foster the communication from an entrepreneur to the investor? 10:19 When do you decide to do a follow-on round? When not? 13:09 What are the implications when you don’t invest again? 13:55 How should a VC behave towards the founders? -------- Link to the Podcast: Spotify http://tiny.cc/spotify_VC —————————————— Get in touch: https://goo.gl/forms/7zqfBX9ctwH8Nu4I2 —————————————— Cédric Bollag is an aspiring venture capitalist. Cédric decided to turn his passion about “Startups, Tech & Innovation” into a blog. He releases video interviews with entrepreneurs, investors and thought leaders in innovation. For any questions, suggestions and inquiries feel free to connect and reach out. Connect with me on other social media channels: Cédric Bollag (Blogger & Founder): Email: cedric@globaltechbox.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cedric.bollag/ Snapchat: https://www.snapchat.com/add/cedric.b.. . Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/cedric.bollag/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/cedricbol.. . GlobalTechBox.com: Instagram: https://instagram.com/globaltechbox/ Snapchat: https://www.snapchat.com/add/globalte.. . Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/globaltechbox/ Thank you for your attention!…

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Valuation / #6 14:13

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Today we tackle some of the big issues for an early stage startup, such as how to value your company, how much equity to give up in a funding round, and the challenges of an early stage startup valuation. Get your questions answered in this video! ------- Links to the podcast below! ------- Are you a first-time founder? Do you want to learn more about Venture Capital? Then this video series, called “Venture Capital Deep Dive,” is for you. Together with one of the leading VCs in Switzerland, Cédric was fortunate to ask one of their partners, Alexander Stoeckel, about insights founders must know from the other side of the table. Make sure you check out the other seven videos of the series. Enjoy! ------- This video series was recorded in collaboration with btov: https://btov.vc/ Nikon provided the following camera for this recording: Nikon Z7 http://tiny.cc/nikon2019 ------- Skip to Questions: 01:14 How do you value a startup? 01:50 What multiples do you use for valuing a startup? 03:01 What is the connection between valuation and the term sheet? 05:05 What are advantages and disadvantages of having high/low valuation? 07:55 Who should say a number first? Why? 10:25 How much equity should you give up as an entrepreneur in an early stage? 12:28 What can an entrepreneur say to justify valuation? -------- Link to the Podcast: Spotify http://tiny.cc/spotify_VC —————————————— Get in touch: https://goo.gl/forms/7zqfBX9ctwH8Nu4I2 —————————————— Cédric Bollag is an aspiring venture capitalist. Cédric decided to turn his passion about “Startups, Tech & Innovation” into a blog. He releases video interviews with entrepreneurs, investors and thought leaders in innovation. For any questions, suggestions and inquiries feel free to connect and reach out. Connect with me on other social media channels: Cédric Bollag (Blogger & Founder): Email: cedric@globaltechbox.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cedric.bollag/ Snapchat: https://www.snapchat.com/add/cedric.b.. . Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/cedric.bollag/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/cedricbol.. . GlobalTechBox.com: Instagram: https://instagram.com/globaltechbox/ Snapchat: https://www.snapchat.com/add/globalte.. . Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/globaltechbox/ Thank you for your attention!…

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Negotiations and Deal Structure / #5 12:14

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Welcome to episode five of our podcast series, where we talk about how a founder should negotiate with a VC, how to structure a deal, and what can go wrong during the negotiations. It seems you can never be too prepared! ------- Links to the podcast below! ------- Are you a first-time founder? Do you want to learn more about Venture Capital? Then this video series, called “Venture Capital Deep Dive,” is for you. Together with one of the leading VCs in Switzerland, Cédric was fortunate to ask one of their partners, Alexander Stoeckel, about insights founders must know from the other side of the table. Make sure you check out the other seven videos of the series. Enjoy! ------- This video series was recorded in collaboration with btov: https://btov.vc/ Nikon provided the following camera for this recording: Nikon Z7 http://tiny.cc/nikon2019 ------- Skip to Questions: 01:10 What do startups and VCs negotiate about? 01:51 What do negotiations actually look like? 03:24 What are some of the negotiation tactics of a VC? 04:38 What can a VC say that might make entrepreneurs shy away? 06:12 What’s a deal breaker for a VC? 07:46 How do you structure a deal? 09:20 How do you manage the power of negotiations? -------- Link to the Podcast: Spotify http://tiny.cc/spotify_VC —————————————— Get in touch: https://goo.gl/forms/7zqfBX9ctwH8Nu4I2 —————————————— Cédric Bollag is an aspiring venture capitalist. Cédric decided to turn his passion about “Startups, Tech & Innovation” into a blog. He releases video interviews with entrepreneurs, investors and thought leaders in innovation. For any questions, suggestions and inquiries feel free to connect and reach out. Connect with me on other social media channels: Cédric Bollag (Blogger & Founder): Email: cedric@globaltechbox.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cedric.bollag/ Snapchat: https://www.snapchat.com/add/cedric.b.. . Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/cedric.bollag/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/cedricbol.. . GlobalTechBox.com: Instagram: https://instagram.com/globaltechbox/ Snapchat: https://www.snapchat.com/add/globalte.. . Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/globaltechbox/ Thank you for your attention!…

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Term Sheet and Investing / #4 11:26

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If you are a first-time founder and not sure what a term sheet is, what it should include, or whether you even need one, make sure not to miss this episode! As an experienced VC, Alexander Stoeckel gives an excellent explanation and a first-hand insight. ------- Links to the podcast below! ------- Are you a first-time founder? Do you want to learn more about Venture Capital? Then this video series, called “Venture Capital Deep Dive,” is for you. Together with one of the leading VCs in Switzerland, Cédric was fortunate to ask one of their partners, Alexander Stoeckel, about insights founders must know from the other side of the table. Make sure you check out the other seven videos of the series. Enjoy! ------- This video series was recorded in collaboration with btov: https://btov.vc/ Nikon provided the following camera for this recording: Nikon Z7 http://tiny.cc/nikon2019 ------- Skip to Questions: 01:07 What is a term sheet? 01:41 What do founders need to know about a term sheet? 03:47 What can you do with a term sheet? 04:46 Why does a startup need a term sheet? 05:48 What impact do term sheets have on valuation? 07:09 How can the term sheet be used to negotiate with other investors? 08:29 What should be included in the term sheets? -------- Link to the Podcast: Spotify http://tiny.cc/spotify_VC —————————————— Get in touch: https://goo.gl/forms/7zqfBX9ctwH8Nu4I2 —————————————— Cédric Bollag is an aspiring venture capitalist. Cédric decided to turn his passion about “Startups, Tech & Innovation” into a blog. He releases video interviews with entrepreneurs, investors and thought leaders in innovation. For any questions, suggestions and inquiries feel free to connect and reach out. Connect with me on other social media channels: Cédric Bollag (Blogger & Founder): Email: cedric@globaltechbox.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cedric.bollag/ Snapchat: https://www.snapchat.com/add/cedric.bollag Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/cedric.bollag/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/cedricbollag/ GlobalTechBox.com: Instagram: https://instagram.com/globaltechbox/ Snapchat: https://www.snapchat.com/add/globaltechbox Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/globaltechbox/ Thank you for your attention!…

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Due Diligence / #3 13:08

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In today ‘s episode, we were curious to hear more about what a founder can expect during the due diligence process, how he can do a due diligence on a VC, and what pitfalls to avoid. Find out more in this insightful interview with Alexander Stoeckel, a partner at btov Ventures. ------- Links to the podcast below! ------- Are you a first-time founder? Do you want to learn more about Venture Capital? Then this video series, called “Venture Capital Deep Dive,” is for you. Together with one of the leading VCs in Switzerland, Cédric was fortunate to ask one of their partners, Alexander Stoeckel, about insights founders must know from the other side of the table. Make sure you check out the other seven videos of the series. Enjoy! ------- This video series was recorded in collaboration with btov: https://btov.vc/ Nikon provided the following camera for this recording: Nikon Z7 http://tiny.cc/nikon2019 ------- Skip to Questions: 01:06 What is a due diligence? 02:13 How do founders know when the due diligence process starts? 03:19 How many startup cases go into the due diligence process? 03:58 What are you looking at during the due diligence? 05:09 Why do VCs do a due diligence? 06:34 What are some of the red flags during a due diligence? 07:59 What is not okay to ask from a founder? 09:33 What is a deal breaker? 10:20 What’s the timeline of a due diligence? 11:13 How should the founder handle fundraising? -------- Link to the Podcast: Spotify http://tiny.cc/spotify_VC —————————————— Get in touch: https://goo.gl/forms/7zqfBX9ctwH8Nu4I2 —————————————— Cédric Bollag is an aspiring venture capitalist. Cédric decided to turn his passion about “Startups, Tech & Innovation” into a blog. He releases video interviews with entrepreneurs, investors and thought leaders in innovation. For any questions, suggestions and inquiries feel free to connect and reach out. Connect with me on other social media channels: Cédric Bollag (Blogger & Founder): Email: cedric@globaltechbox.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cedric.bollag/ Snapchat: https://www.snapchat.com/add/cedric.bollag Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/cedric.bollag/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/cedricbollag/ GlobalTechBox.com: Instagram: https://instagram.com/globaltechbox/ Snapchat: https://www.snapchat.com/add/globaltechbox Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/globaltechbox/ Thank you for your attention!…

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Deal Flow and Deal Sourcing / #2 12:27

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In this episode, you will find out where VCs get their deals from, what founders need to know about pitching a VC, and how to successfully reach out. Enjoy! ------- Links to the podcast below! ------- Are you a first-time founder? Do you want to learn more about Venture Capital? Then this video series, called “Venture Capital Deep Dive,” is for you. Together with one of the leading VCs in Switzerland, Cédric was fortunate to ask one of their partners, Alexander Stoeckel,about insights founders must know from the other side of the table. Make sure you check out the other seven videos of the series. Enjoy! ------- This video series was recorded in collaboration with btov: https://btov.vc/ Nikon provided the following camera for this recording: Nikon Z7 http://tiny.cc/nikon2019 ------- Skip to Questions: 01:10 How do you find the best startup investments? 01:57 When is it best for entrepreneurs to get in touch with you? 02:48 Why is the network so important? 05:05 What is the best way for entrepreneurs to reach out to a VC? 06:45 What makes a pitch sent out to you credible and interesting? 10:47 How important is an entrepreneur’s location to a VC? -------- Link to the Podcast: Spotify http://tiny.cc/spotify_VC —————————————— Get in touch: https://goo.gl/forms/7zqfBX9ctwH8Nu4I2 —————————————— Cédric Bollag is an aspiring venture capitalist. Cédric decided to turn his passion about “Startups, Tech & Innovation” into a blog. He releases video interviews with entrepreneurs, investors and thought leaders in innovation. For any questions, suggestions and inquiries feel free to connect and reach out. Connect with me on other social media channels: Cédric Bollag (Blogger & Founder): Email: cedric@globaltechbox.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cedric.bollag/ Snapchat: https://www.snapchat.com/add/cedric.b.. . Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/cedric.bollag/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/cedricbol.. . GlobalTechBox.com: Instagram: https://instagram.com/globaltechbox/ Snapchat: https://www.snapchat.com/add/globalte.. . Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/globaltechbox/ Thank you for your attention!…

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Why Venture Capital? / Episode #1 22:00

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