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The Full Ratchet (TFR): Venture Capital and Startup Investing Demystified

Nick Moran
Venture Capital
Legacy Industries
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Rarebreed Ventures
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RTP Global
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Investment Strategies
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Digital Transformation
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Technology Startups
Funding For Minority Founders
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Women’s Healthcare
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The podcast dedicated to demystifying Venture Capital. Nick Moran and Nate Pierotti interview VC's & Startup Founders and on how they build great technology startups.

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On this special segment of The Full Ratchet, the following Investors are featured:

• Chris Rizik of Renaissance Venture Capital

• Casber Wang of Sapphire Ventures

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On this special segment of The Full Ratchet, the following Investors are featured:

• Jon Terbell and Ted Clark of FourBridge Partners

• Lara Banks of Makena Capital Management

• Jim Tananbaum of Foresite Capital

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Jim Tananbaum
Foresite Capital
Episode: Investor Stories 445: Navigating High Stakes Conflicts: Partnership Tension, Capital Inflection Points, and the Risks of Underfunding (Terbell and Clark, Banks, Tananbaum)
Ethan Austin
Founding partner at Outside VC, former MD of Techstars in Denver
Outside VC
Episode: 497. Investing in Outsiders, Why Extreme Personalities Win, Weighing Timing versus Trends, and Rethinking Liquidity and Option Exercise Windows (Ethan Austin)
Jacob Effron
Managing Director at Redpoint, focused on AI enterprise software and healthcare.
Redpoint
Episode: 496. How Model Progress Shifts the Goalposts, Why The Death of Software Is Overstated, and How to Diligence Hypergrowth Without Getting Burned (Jacob Effron)
Lara Banks
Guest from Makena Capital Management, discusses alignment in fund management.
Makena Capital Management
Episode: Investor Stories 440. The Questions That Expose True Alignment, How Founders Test Investors, and Why the Hard Ones Matter Most (Wang, Banks, Cohen)
David Cohen
Guest from Techstars, emphasizes reference checking and personal stability.
Techstars
Episode: Investor Stories 440. The Questions That Expose True Alignment, How Founders Test Investors, and Why the Hard Ones Matter Most (Wang, Banks, Cohen)
Victor Orlovski
Founder and managing partner of R136 Ventures, with extensive experience in banking and technology ventures.
R136 Ventures
Episode: 495. From CTO to $500M AUM: Entry Point Discipline, Why People Matter at Every Stage, and the AI-Driven Future of Banking (Victor Orlovski)
Jeff Bussgang
Flybridge
Episode: Investor Stories 436. Visionary Founders, From Steve Jobs to Brian Armstrong, and the Leaders Blending Life Sciences and Technology (Schuler, Saxena, Bussgang)
Barry Schuler
DFJ Growth
Episode: Investor Stories 436. Visionary Founders, From Steve Jobs to Brian Armstrong, and the Leaders Blending Life Sciences and Technology (Schuler, Saxena, Bussgang)
Casber Wang
Investor at Sapphire
Sapphire
Episode: Investor Stories 435. Why Complacency Kills Momentum, The Cost of Over-Diligence, and Accepting the Limits of Control (Walsh, Wang, Hudson)

Host

Nick Moran
Nick is an experienced venture capitalist and the main host of the discussions, bringing profound insights from his career in investing and entrepreneurship.

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 335 ratings
  • A Must-Listen for Founders and Investors

    The Full Ratchet with Nick Moran delivers insightful conversations with top VCs, founders, and industry leaders. Each episode, like the one with Manish Patel, offers actionable advice on scaling companies, adopting AI, and building products that matter. If you're looking to sharpen your investment or entrepreneurial mindset, this podcast is a goldmine of wisdom. Highly recommend!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Anna [SOP]
    United Statesa year ago
  • The Show I Needed

    It is difficult to find informative and educational podcasts out there that help founders and investors peak behind the curtain to see what the VC world is like. I highly recommend this show to anyone wanting to learn more about this space.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    JoeWhite90
    United States2 years ago
  • Super solid podcast

    Informative, check it out for yourself.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Keltheceo
    United States2 years ago
  • 10/10!

    Great show, the tips and insights are soooo valuable! I highly recommend!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Claribelleee
    Philippines3 years ago
  • The Definitive Podcast about Angel and Venture Investing

    Nick Moran has done a truly remarkable job in creating and producing a consistently interesting and useful series that has become the contemporaneously historical record of the industry. His audience of the world’s leading angels and VCs listen to it religiously to keep up with people, funds and trends in the industry, and I’ve lost count of the number of times that I have followed up with business deals based on guests he has interviewed. If you want to truly know what is happening in the start... more

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Closet Reader
    United States4 years ago

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Many reviews highlight the high-quality guests and the practical strategies shared during episodes.
The communication style of the host has been praised for making complex topics more relatable and engaging.
There is a strong recommendation from the audience for aspiring founders and investors to listen, as it offers valuable insights into the investment process.
Listeners find the content insightful and educational, particularly for understanding venture capital and startup dynamics.

Chart Rankings

How this podcast ranks in the Apple Podcasts, Spotify and YouTube charts.

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497. Investing in Outsiders, Why Extreme Personalities Win, Weighing Timing versus Trends, and Rethinking Liquidity and Option Exercise Windows (Ethan Austin)
Q: How do you see early liquidity shaping founder and employee incentives going forward?
Employees often get the short end of the stack, and there's a need for fairness and equity for them.
497. Investing in Outsiders, Why Extreme Personalities Win, Weighing Timing versus Trends, and Rethinking Liquidity and Option Exercise Windows (Ethan Austin)
Q: How do you define the role today? And what do you think most investors still get wrong about the job?
It's being a first believer and taking risks when other people are unwilling to.
495. From CTO to $500M AUM: Entry Point Discipline, Why People Matter at Every Stage, and the AI-Driven Future of Banking (Victor Orlovski)
Q: Victor, what would you say is the biggest risk that early growth and late-stage investors overlook?
The primary risk is the expectation of continued growth, as many late-stage companies may stagnate. Investors often overlook the importance of a strong team that can pivot and adapt when faced with challenges to growth.
493. From Data Science to Drug Design: How AI Shifts Discovery, Target Validation, and Portfolio Construction (Jim Tananbaum)
Q: What advice would you give to founders facing a sluggish market?
Founders should take a hard look at the time and money needed to reach profitability and growth, and be prepared for a long journey of patience without immediate rewards.
493. From Data Science to Drug Design: How AI Shifts Discovery, Target Validation, and Portfolio Construction (Jim Tananbaum)
Q: How do you think AI may impact different phases of risk throughout the biotech process?
AI will revolutionize drug discovery, significantly shortening the time spent in labs and improving patient-product matching through better data utilization.

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This podcast focuses on the world of Venture Capital and technology startups, offering insights from prominent venture capitalists and exceptional founders. Through interviews, the hosts explore critical topics such as investment strategies, company culture, and the dynamics of investor-founder relationships. Episodes often highlight personal stories and lessons learned, making complex investment concepts more accessible and engaging for listeners. The content is aimed at those interested in deepening their understanding of the venture financing landscape and gaining practical knowledge to navigate their own entrepreneurial journeys.

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2. Ethan Austin
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4. Lara Banks
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