Building Bridges in Seattle's Startup Scene ft. Levi Velez Reed

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Next Round Ready

Chris

20 episodes

3 days ago

Next Round is the show where pre-seed and seed investors share what they’re seeing in startups — and the founders they’re backing. Each episode gives founders real investor insight and gives investors a stage to spotlight the companies they believe in. Hosted by Chris Hines, the podcast is building the content-rich discovery layer between startups and capital.

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Building Bridges in Seattle's Startup Scene ft. Levi Velez Reed

Next Round Ready

36 minutes

1 week ago

Building Bridges in Seattle's Startup Scene ft. Levi Velez Reed

In this conversation, Chris and Levi Velez Reed explore the intricacies of the startup ecosystem, focusing on Levi's journey through various roles in the startup community, the importance of understanding venture capital, and the challenges faced by non-venture scale companies. They discuss the Startup 425 program aimed at supporting diverse businesses, the dynamics of investor relationships, and provide valuable insights for founders, especially in the rapidly evolving AI space.

Founder resources: https://founders.nextroundready.vc/
Let's connect: https://twitter.com/thecoachchris_

(00:00) - Introduction to Levi Velez Reed and His Journey
(02:46) - Understanding the Startup Ecosystem
(05:41) - The Role of Operators in Startups
(09:03) - Startup 425: Fostering Economic Development
(11:44) - Supporting Non-Venture Scale Companies
(14:40) - The Importance of Exit Strategies
(17:57) - Navigating the VC Landscape
(20:33) - The Importance of Founder-Investor Relationships
(23:48) - Navigating the AI Landscape as a Founder
(26:19) - Understanding Venture Capital Dynamics
(30:00) - Effective Outreach Strategies for Founders
(32:04) - The Role of VC Motivations in Funding Decisions