What Two Operators Learned Writing First Checks
The episode follows two founders-turned-angel investors as they recount their journeys from early startup failures to successful exits and subsequent investing. One guest describes pivoting from a failed "LinkedIn for engineers" idea to a student-focused platform, raising $900K, and experiencing multiple acquisitions that yielded significant cash returns. The other shares his MBA‑born venture creating eco‑friendly backpacks from recycled plastic bottles, securing a first purchase order, and navigating the emotional roller‑coaster of building a business from scratch. Both reflect on how their founder experiences shape their investment lenses and the importance of understanding one’s own biases when evaluating new startups.
A Portfolio Approach to Angel Investing
The episode walks listeners through Angel Academy’s portfolio‑based angel investing program, explaining how a group of accredited investors can pool capital into a fund that backs a curated set of early‑stage startups. Hosts outline the fund’s structure—minimum commitment of 37...
Worki Raises $2.75 Million in Pre Seed Funding
In this episode of Speaking of RegTech, host Chris Russell highlights Worki's recent $2.75 million pre‑seed round led by Redesign Health and Healthliant Ventures. Worki’s WorkEase platform connects existing HR systems like Workday, Oracle, and ServiceNow with AI‑driven tools that create...
Software Winners & Losers in the Age of AI (W/Alex Rubalcava & Paul Bricault) | #626
In this episode, MedFavor hosts venture partners Alex Rubalcava and Paul Bricault of Amplify LA to discuss how AI is reshaping the software landscape, distinguishing between vulnerable, commoditized SaaS products and mission‑critical, data‑rich enterprise solutions that remain defensible. They explain...