Kevin Stevens of Energize Capital joins Nick to discuss The Energy Transformation, Challenges with Transmission and Distribution, Nuclear vs. Renewables, and Why Unreasonable Hospitality is Necessary in VC. In this episode we cover:

• Challenges in Energy Distribution and Storage
• The Role of Batteries and Other Energy Storage Solutions
• Data Centers and Energy Consumption
• Nuclear Energy and Its Role in the Energy Transition
• Financing Challenges and Strategies for Energy and Climate Companies
• The Importance of Intellectual Humility and Debate in Investing
• Future of AI and Defensibility in Energy Software
• Evaluating Revenue Quality and Key Metrics for Success

Guest Links:

• Kevin’s LinkedIn
• Energize’s LinkedIn
• Energize Website
• Kevin’s Twitter/X

The host of The Full Ratchet is Nick Moran of New Stack Ventures, a venture capital firm committed to investing in founders outside of the Bay Area.

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

• Rick Heitzmann
• Alexa Von Tobel
• Adam Felesky

Each investor highlights a situation where they decided not to invest, why they passed, and how it played out.

The host of The Full Ratchet is Nick Moran of New Stack Ventures, a venture capital firm committed to investing in founders outside of the Bay Area.

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You can learn more about New Stack Ventures by visiting our LinkedIn and Twitter.

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Mathias Schilling of Headline joins Nick to discuss Why Culture is King, The Role of “Founder Mode” in Building Iconic Companies, Lessons From 25 Years in the Business, and How to Make Tech a Force Multiplier Within a VC Firm. In this episode we cover:

• Evolution of the Venture Capital Industry
• Headline's Winning Strategy
• Global Presence and Investment Approach
• Navigating Market Cycles and Founder Mode
• Capital Efficiencies and AI's Impact
• Succession Planning and Leadership
• Future of AI and Regulation

Guest Links:

• Mathias’ LinkedIn
• Headline’s LinkedIn
• Headline Website
• Headline Twitter

The host of The Full Ratchet is Nick Moran of New Stack Ventures, a venture capital firm committed to investing in founders outside of the Bay Area.

Want to keep up to date with The Full Ratchet? Follow us on social.

You can learn more about New Stack Ventures by visiting our LinkedIn and Twitter.

Are you a founder looking for your next investor? Visit our free tool VC-Rank and we’ll send a list of potential investors right to your inbox!