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The Diligent Observer Podcast
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Podcasting since 2024 • 46 episodes
The Diligent Observer Podcast
Latest Episodes
Episode 40: "Fuel for the Economic Engine" | Angel Capital Association CEO Patrick Gouhin on Professionalizing Angel Investing, Expanding Accreditation Pathways, and Cultivating Startup Ecosystems
Insights from an aerospace engineer turned association leader who's working to transform angel investing from "black art" to science while representing 15,000+ members deploying approximately $1 billion in private capital annuallyToday's...
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Episode 39: "The Devil is in the Details" | Seraf Investor CEO Alycia Doxon on Venture Market Corrections, Capital Consolidation Trends, and The Future of Angel Networks
Insights from a portfolio management software CEO who sees the venture market's "healthy shakeup" forcing overdue conversations about profitability and angel group sustainabilityToday's episode explores three ideas that caught my attenti...
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Episode 38: "Practice Your Thesis Until It’s Muscle Memory" | Stella Foundation Chairwoman Dr. Silvia Mah on Activating University Ecosystems, The Three C's of Capital, and Creating Proud Investment Portfolios
Insights from the Chairwoman of Stella Foundation and founding member of Stella Angels who has invested in 160+ women-led startups and co-managed six consecutive San Diego Angel Conference funds totaling millions in early-stage capitalTo...
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Episode 37: "Winners Emerge After the Five-Year Mark" | TCA Venture Group Chairman Emeritus John Harbison on Exit Timeline Expectations, Portfolio Diversification Strategies, and The Unexpected U-Curve of Returns
Insights from a 20-year angel investing veteran who created data-driven tools used by hundreds of angel groupsToday's episode explores three ideas that caught my attention:Simple beats complex every time - John's URL c...
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Episode 36: "Don't Panic" | Angel Capital Association Chair Dr. Ron Weissman on Navigating Market Volatility, Surging Investment in First-Time CEOs, and Why Downturns Are Great Investment Windows
Insights from a 25-year veteran angel who advises investors and governments across four continents while chairing Silicon Valley's oldest angel network and the ACA Board of Directors Today's episode explores three ideas that caught ...
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