Invisible Ink

By: Shubha K. Chakravarthy
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  • Summary

  • Tired of startup fluff?

    Invisible Ink cuts through the hype, bringing you power-packed conversations with investors and founders who've built the companies you admire.

    Forget theory and buzzwords. This podcast is your all-access pass to the real strategies, the tough decisions, and the often unseen struggles that shape successful startups.

    Each episode zooms in on the specifics of what it takes to get funded, demystifying the process and giving you actionable insights you can apply today.

    Join us as we unpack the gritty details the hype machine misses, revealing the truth about what investors look for, the mistakes to avoid, and the actionable steps you can take to make your startup unstoppable.

    Invisible Ink is more than just a podcast – it's your personal mentor in the world of funding. Tune in, level up, and turn your startup dream into a funded reality.

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Episodes
  • Ep 67 - Are SAFEs Really Safe? A Primer on Startup Funding and Valuation, With Eva Doss

    Ep 67 - Are SAFEs Really Safe? A Primer on Startup Funding and Valuation, With Eva Doss
    Feb 16 2025
    In this episode of Invisible Ink, Eva Doss, president and CEO of The LaunchPlace, discusses her work in venture development, managing a portfolio of 27 startups, and supporting early-stage companies through every part of their startup journey.

    Listen to Eva's experiences as she shares her journey in building The LaunchPlace, including her insights on:
    1. Why your cap table is the linchpin in your fundraising story
    2. How to stay on top of your cap table as an early stage founder
    3. How to use cap tables strategically to manage financing, ownership, and regulatory compliance.
    4. How startup valuation approaches differ by type of investor
    5. How to support your valuation estimate when you don't yet have a track record
    6. Why a high valuation isn't always a good thing
    7. The lowdown on SAFEs - what are they, really?
    8. Cap table implications of SAFEs and convertible notes
    9. The practical tradeoffs of raising ona a SAFE
    10. The soft factors that impact your fundraising vehicle
    11. Practical insights on how to build positive investor relationships
    and much more!
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    1 hr and 6 mins
  • EP 66 - The Founder’s Guide to Convertible Notes, With Liz Sigety

    EP 66 - The Founder’s Guide to Convertible Notes, With Liz Sigety
    Feb 2 2025
    In this episode, Liz Sigety, chair of Fox Rothschild's Emerging Companies and Venture Capital practice, shares her expertise in working with startups, her role as a co-founder of the Delaware Crossing Investor Group, and her extensive experience as an angel investor.

    Tune in to hear Liz's thoughts on funding mechanisms for early-stage companies, how to pick the right funding vehicle, the differences between SAFEs and convertible notes, and what founderss should think about in selecting the right one for their raise.

    Get a deep dive on the Angel Capital Association's new Model Convertible Note straight from the source! Liz headed the team at the ACA that worked to develop and publish this comprehensive new template!

    Hear Liz's thoughts on:
    1. The critical factors that drive your choice of funding vehicle
    2. Primary differences between SAFEs and convertible notes
    3. How legal fees impact your choice of funding vehicle, and what ti keep in mind
    4. The little known tax issue that can make or break your deal for investors
    5. Why tax matters for you as a founder, and how ti minimize your tax risk
    6. How the ACA's new model convertible note changes the game for founders and investors
    7. The make or break features of your convertible note: discounts, valuation caps and maturity
    8. The "iceberg" factors of convertible notes: early sale, board representation, information rights and more
    9. How to put together a foolproof term sheet as a first time founder
    10. Insider tips for women founders in STEM from an experienced angel and attorney
    and much more.

    Only on Invisible Ink!
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    52 mins
  • Ep 65 - Unlocking Funding With Financial Acumen, With Vicki Knott

    Ep 65 - Unlocking Funding With Financial Acumen, With Vicki Knott
    Jan 19 2025
    In this conversation, Vicki Knott, CEO of Crux OCM, shares her entrepreneurial journey from oil and gas to starting her own company. Vicki describes her background and how she met her co-founder, Roger Shirt, and how they developed the idea for Crux OCM.

    Tune in to listen to her facscinating journey as she shares her thoughts on:
    1. The power of cross-pollinating ideas - origin story of an innovative startup
    2. The difference between working and selling in the same industry - powerful founder lessons
    3. First steps - why accelerators matter in your startup journey
    4. How to select the right accelerator program for your deep-tech startup
    5. Why location matters - and how to make a smart location decision
    6. The surprising power of financial acumen - from fundraising to selling
    7. How to build financial acumen one day, one step at a time
    8. How to navigate the challenges of selling complex software solutions to large, traditional industries.
    9. Valuable do's and don'ts in the journey to financial fluency
    10. How to build confidence and overcome imposter syndrome as a female founder in a male-dominated field.
    and much more!
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    44 mins

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