The Investor With Joel Palathinkal
The Investor with Joel Palathinkal is a global omni channel show which highlights institutional investors from all walks of life and supports the continuing education for the next generation of allocators
Josh Payne: Opensky Ventures
Joel Palathinkal chats with Josh Payne about his journey from entrepreneur to venture capitalist. They delve into earn-outs in acquisitions, Josh's role as an angel investor, and strategies for building an LP pipeline. The episode explores brand building for funds, deal sourcing for emerging managers, and Nashville's tech and VC scene. They discuss OpenSky's pre-seed investment strategy, comparing KPIs for pre-seed versus seed investments, and evaluate DTC brands and marketing strategies. Concluding with quarterly learnings, this episode offers valuable insights for aspiring investors.
Key Points
- Emerging angel investors should focus on investing in high-quality people within their network and companies they are directly familiar with.
- Nashville's tech ecosystem is rapidly growing, attracting top-tier talent and investors from traditional tech hubs like San Francisco and New York.
- Pre-seed and seed investors should prioritize the founding team's capabilities and market potential, while also ensuring the company's business model is sustainable and scalable.
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Transcript
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