Daria Abbaei: Naples Technology Ventures
In this episode, Joel Palathinkal welcomes Daria Abbaei from Naples Technology Ventures to discuss her background and the evolution of the Naples tech ecosystem. They explore the benefits of a lean venture fund, best practices in sourcing and screening deals, and current cybersecurity trends, including the use of honeypots. The conversation shifts to robotics, military applications, and tech trends in Florida. Daria shares insights on investor relations, raising capital, and community building strategies. They also discuss breaking into venture capital, the significance of networking, hiring for VC roles, and managing team dynamics. The episode concludes with thoughts on mentorship and maintaining humility in the industry.
Key Points
- Honeypot deception tools lure attackers into thinking they have accessed valuable information, only to trap them in a controlled environment, thus enhancing cybersecurity.
- The venture capital ecosystem in Florida, particularly in Miami and Naples, is experiencing growth, with more VCs and tech companies establishing themselves in the region.
- Naples Technology Ventures focuses on investing in B2B SaaS companies in FinTech, HealthTech, InsurTech, and RecTech, and they emphasize being active investors who help portfolio companies grow through hands-on support and board involvement.
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Transcript
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