Best Hall T Martin Podcasts (2025)

The Fallacy of Stealth Mode Hello, this is Hall T. Martin with the Startup Funding Espresso -- your daily shot of startup funding and investing. Startups often choose to stay in stealth mode in the early days to protect their idea. In most cases, stealth mode doesn't help the startup and can actually hurt it. Here's the downside of going into steal…

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JFK Assassination- CIA Secrets 3:22:50

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Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/jfk-assassination-from-the-vault--4127240/support.By Loose Moose™️ Productions

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Investor Connect 856: Bridging the Gap: AI Startup Strategies with Sanjay Kalluvilayil of Stonehaas Advisors 27:42

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In this edition of Investor Connect, Hall Martin sits down with Sanjay Kalluvilayil, founder and CEO of Stonehaas Advisors and host of The AI Space Podcast. Sanjay discusses his extensive consulting experience and how he now uses it to support AI startups. By offering both advisory services and fractional CXO support, Sanjay helps AI founders defin…

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Startup Funding Espresso – How Limited Partners Select VC Funds 2:04

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How Limited Partners Select VC Funds Hello, this is Hall T. Martin with the Startup Funding Espresso -- your daily shot of startup funding and investing. Limited partners consist of pension funds, university endowments, family offices, and high-net-worth individuals. Here's how LPs select VC funds for investment. Track record. The VC must have a tr…

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839: A Journey Through Southern Food with Michael W. Twitty and Deb Freeman 49:28

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This week, we’re taking a trip through the South and its food – how it tells the story of a region shaped by migration, memory, and culture. First, we talk with scholar and writer Michael W. Twitty about his new book, Recipes from the American South, a sweeping look at the many communities – Black, white, Indigenous, immigrant – whose traditions bu…

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Startup Funding Espresso – How To Learn To Pitch 1:58

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How To Learn To Pitch Hello, this is Hall T. Martin with the Startup Funding Espresso -- your daily shot of startup funding and investing. Pitching is a key skill in startup fundraising. Here are some key steps to learn how to pitch: Consider taking classes and tutorials. There are many tools now available online. Consider signing up for a Toastmas…

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Startup Funding Espresso – Stick With It 2:03

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Stick With It Hello, this is Hall T. Martin with the Startup Funding Espresso -- your daily shot of startup funding and investing. Launching a startup is hard work. The hours are long, and there are many obstacles to overcome. The key to a successful startup is not funding from investors, but rather founders who stick with it. Losing faith in the b…

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Startup Funding Espresso – Core Skills for Startup Founders 1:54

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Core Skills for Startup Founders Hello, this is Hall T. Martin with the Startup Funding Espresso -- your daily shot of startup funding and investing. Startup founders are successful because they execute. Many founders have ideas, but the execution separates the winners from the losers. Here are the core skills of a startup founder: They pick an ide…

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Bonus Episode: Do Holidays Leave You Exhausted, Not Restored? Priya Parker, Francis Lam & Kate Bowler on Celebration 36:23

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Today we have a bonus episode for you from Happier with Gretchen Rubin, featuring our very own Francis Lam. Gretchen Rubin is HAPPIER, and she wants you to be happier too. The #1 bestselling author of The Happiness Project and Better Than Before gets more personal than ever as she brings her practical, manageable advice about happiness and good hab…

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H.L. Hunt & the Murder of JFK 43:13

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Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/jfk-assassination-from-the-vault--4127240/support.By Loose Moose™️ Productions

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Startup Funding Espresso – What Makes for a Great Angel Investor 2:00

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What Makes for a Great Angel Investor Hello, this is Hall T. Martin with the Startup Funding Espresso -- your daily shot of startup funding and investing. What makes for a great angel investor is a great fit for the startup. An angel is a great fit for the startup if they meet the following criteria: They have knowledge of your industry and can exp…

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Investor Connect 855: Exploring Crypto's Future with Devin Baker of Comma Partners 29:20

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In this episode of Investor Connect, Hall Martin welcomes Devin Baker, a writer, investor, and the founder of Comma Partners. Devin shares his journey into the world of crypto starting from 2020, his fascination with blockchain technology, and why he believes it's a transformative force similar to the internet. He discusses the foundation and visio…

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Startup Funding Espresso – What Are FormDs? 2:01

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What Are FormDs? Hello, this is Hall T. Martin with the Startup Funding Espresso -- your daily shot of startup funding and investing. In the startup funding world, there's an SEC registration called a FormD. A FormD is an SEC filing for those who raised funding under Regulation D rules. It's a public notice indicating an investment has been made. F…

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796: Soup Season with Mariana Velásquez, Gregory Gourdet, and Jing Gao 49:38

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This week, we welcome the cold with delicious soup! Food Stylist Mariana Velásquez Villegas, author of Colombiana: A Rediscovery of Recipes and Rituals from the Soul of Colombia talks us through Colombia's biodiversity and regional identity and the unique foods it inspires like Sancocho. This hearty stew brings people together in a communal dining …

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Turkey Confidential 2025 1:55:57

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Join us for Turkey Confidential, our must-listen-to annual Thanksgiving Day broadcast! This year’s guests are Samin Nosrat, author of bestseller Salt, Fat, Acid, Heat and Good Things; Brooklyn-based recipe developer Yossy Arefi, author of Snacking Bakes and Snacking Cakes; Vivian Howard, author, TV personality, and chef, known for This Will Make It…

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Startup Funding Espresso – How To Fund an Angel Network 2:02

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How To Fund an Angel Network Hello, this is Hall T. Martin with the Startup Funding Espresso -- your daily shot of startup funding and investing. Running an angel network requires a source of revenue just like a startup. Here are some ways to fund an angel network: Charge membership dues. This is the most common form of revenue for an angel group. …

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Startup Funding Espresso – How To Get a Meeting With an Investor 2:03

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How To Get a Meeting With an Investor Hello, this is Hall T. Martin with the Startup Funding Espresso -- your daily shot of startup funding and investing. In raising funding, startup founders must identify and contact many investors. Here are some key steps to getting a meeting with an investor. Research the target investor to identify what they ar…

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Startup Funding Espresso – Investors Vary in Quality for the Startup 2:03

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Investors Vary in Quality for the Startup Hello, this is Hall T. Martin with the Startup Funding Espresso -- your daily shot of startup funding and investing. Investors vary in the quality of the startup. There are some investors who bring gravitas to the deal that attracts other investors. Other investors are good, solid players in the market and …

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Startup Funding Espresso – Key Qualities of a Startup Founder 2:03

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Key Qualities of a Startup Founder Hello, this is Hall T. Martin with the Startup Funding Espresso -- your daily shot of startup funding and investing. The quality of the team, in particular the startup founder, is one of the most important factors of startup success. Here are some key qualities to look for in a founder. Integrity is the most impor…

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Investor Connect 854: Unlocking Opportunities with Virtual Angels Network 23:36

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In this episode of Investor Connect, Hall Martin speaks with Dan Delmar, founder and president of Virtual Angels Network. Dan sheds light on the fully virtual national angel investor network that connects early-stage startups with investors across North America. With over a decade of experience in the innovation ecosystem, Dan draws from his backgr…

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Startup Funding Espresso – How To Prepare for a Valuation Negotiation 2:02

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How To Prepare for a Valuation Negotiation Hello, this is Hall T. Martin with the Startup Funding Espresso -- your daily shot of startup funding and investing. Valuation is a negotiation, not a formula. Before negotiating valuation with the investor, prepare for the discussion. Consider these points of preparation: Know the current market and what …

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815: Your Thanksgiving meal with Deb Perelman and J. Kenji Lopez-Alt & Desi Bakes with Hetal Vasavada 49:09

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We are a week away from Thanksgiving, and this week, Award-winning authors J. Kenji Lopez-Alt and Deb Perelman give us the best advice on making the perfect Thanksgiving spread. From gravy hot takes to best brining practices and the ideal way to cook a perfect turkey we have you covered. J. Kenji López-Alt and Deb Perelman are co-hosts of "The Reci…

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Startup Funding Espresso – Phrases To Remove From Your Pitch 2:02

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Phrases To Remove From Your Pitch Hello, this is Hall T. Martin with the Startup Funding Espresso -- your daily shot of startup funding and investing. There are certain phrases used in startup pitches that kill the credibility of the presenter. Here's a list of phrases to remove from your pitch: "We have no competition." If you have no competition,…

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Startup Funding Espresso – Angel Investing Strategies 1:49

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Angel Investing Strategies Hello, this is Hall T. Martin with the Startup Funding Espresso -- your daily shot of startup funding and investing. Most angel investors focus on one of two strategies. They can be called Moneyball and Powerball. The Moneyball strategy invests the same amount of money in each deal. Each sector gets one investment. There …

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Startup Funding Espresso – Say It Out Loud With Words 2:00

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Say It Out Loud With Words Hello, this is Hall T. Martin with the Startup Funding Espresso -- your daily shot of startup funding and investing. The key to a successful pitch is to articulate all the values in the deal. This doesn't mean explaining how the product works in great detail This also doesn't mean spending half your allotted pitch time tr…

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Startup Funding Espresso – Add Consulting to Your Startup Launch 2:03

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Add Consulting to Your Startup Launch Hello, this is Hall T. Martin with the Startup Funding Espresso -- your daily shot of startup funding and investing. In launching a startup, consider adding a consulting program. New products and services often require additional training and services to help the customer achieve success. Over time, the product…

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Startup Funding Espresso – How To Evaluate AI Startups for Investment 2:08

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How To Evaluate AI Startups for Investment Hello, this is Hall T. Martin with the Startup Funding Espresso -- your daily shot of startup funding and investing. Artificial intelligence brings a new type of startup to the investor for funding. Here is how to evaluate AI startups for investment. Market opportunity. For new applications that have never…

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Investor Connect 853: Exploring the Future of Fleet Electrification with EV Realty's Iga Hallberg 33:51

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In this episode of Investor Connect, Hall Martin speaks with Iga Hallberg, Business Development Lead at EV Realty, which develops, deploys, and operates grid-ready charging hubs for commercial fleets. The discussion encompasses Hallberg's extensive experience in electrification and renewable energy, focusing on the creation of sophisticated commerc…

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838: Our All-American Thanksgiving with Padma Lakshmi and Dorie Greenspan 49:23

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This week, we’re celebrating Thanksgiving and looking at the way this American holiday and its food tell our stories. First, we talk with Padma Lakshmi about her new cookbook, Padma’s All American, a celebration of the immigrant dishes and regional traditions that make up our country’s culinary landscape. Padma talks about what she’s learned from y…

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Startup Funding Espresso – Build Your Support Network Before Fundraising 2:03

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Build Your Support Network Before Fundraising Hello, this is Hall T. Martin with the Startup Funding Espresso -- your daily shot of startup funding and investing. Fundraising can be challenging both mentally and emotionally. Before launching your fundraiser, build your support network. In addition to building your investment documents, put in place…

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Startup Funding Espresso – How To Pay the Bills While Launching a Startup 1:59

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How To Pay the Bills While Launching a Startup Hello, this is Hall T. Martin with the Startup Funding Espresso -- your daily shot of startup funding and investing. Launching a startup is hard work. It takes time to build up the revenue to pay a living wage to the founders. So how does a founder pay the bills while launching a startup? Here's one so…

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Startup Funding Espresso – The Value of Regular Investor Updates 1:58

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The Value of Regular Investor Updates Hello, this is Hall T. Martin with the Startup Funding Espresso -- your daily shot of startup funding and investing. Founders who have raised funding should give their investors regular updates. Here's the value of regular updates to the investor: It reminds the investor what you do and what progress you have m…

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Startup Funding Espresso – Pre-Sell Your Product To Raise Funding 2:07

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Pre-Sell Your Product To Raise Funding Hello, this is Hall T. Martin with the Startup Funding Espresso -- your daily shot of startup funding and investing. Startups raise funding outside of family and friends after they have a product with some revenue. Founders who have a track record of building and selling startups can raise on an idea. Everyone…

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Startup Funding Espresso – Revenue First, Salaries Second 2:08

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Revenue First, Salaries Second Hello, this is Hall T. Martin with the Startup Funding Espresso -- your daily shot of startup funding and investing. In launching a startup, the first goal is to generate revenue. Salaries come later and in some cases much later. Some founders look to the startup as a source of income. Fundraising from investors is no…

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Investor Connect 852: Unlocking Business Efficiency with EOS: A Conversation with Brett Striker 28:33

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In this episode of Investor Connect, Hall T. Martin sits down with Brett Striker, founder of Traction with Brett and a certified implementer of the Entrepreneurial Operating System (EOS). Brett shares his journey from building and selling two companies to helping other leaders gain traction in their businesses through EOS. He delves into the challe…

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814: Ottolenghi Comfort with Yotam Ottolenghi and Classic German Cooking with Luisa Weiss 49:48

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Listen on: Apple Podcasts | Spotify | Pandora | Amazon Music | YouTube This week, we talk about comfort food around the world. First, Yotam Ottolenghi tells us about his latest book, which is filled with recipes for his favorite comfort foods. He talks about what it is about specific dishes that evoke emotional reactions, from taste to texture to m…

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Startup Funding Espresso – Drawing Fundraising Skills From Other Areas 1:55

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Drawing Fundraising Skills From Other Areas Hello, this is Hall T. Martin with the Startup Funding Espresso -- your daily shot of startup funding and investing. Fundraising requires a set of skills. Those skills can be found in other areas. Here's a list of skills and where to find them: Sales. Fundraising is fundamentally a sales process. One can …

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Startup Funding Espresso – Valid Reasons for Raising Funding 2:01

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Valid Reasons for Raising Funding Hello, this is Hall T. Martin with the Startup Funding Espresso -- your daily shot of startup funding and investing. There are many valid reasons for raising funding. Here's a list of reasons to consider for your fundraiser: The business is growing and is now ready to scale. It can be hard to bootstrap a scaling ef…

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Startup Funding Espresso – Why Do Some Startups Raise Funding Quickly? 2:07

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Why Do Some Startups Raise Funding Quickly? Hello, this is Hall T. Martin with the Startup Funding Espresso -- your daily shot of startup funding and investing. Some startups seem to raise funding quickly and with great ease. The press coverage of startups often leads the reader to believe that the round closed in a short amount of time. In most ca…

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Startup Funding Espresso – Raising Funding To Be a Unicorn 2:05

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Raising Funding To Be a Unicorn Hello, this is Hall T. Martin with the Startup Funding Espresso -- your daily shot of startup funding and investing. Raising funding for a unicorn seems like a mystical art. The funding rounds are outsized compared to the norm. Here are the key components to raising funding to be a unicorn: The team has exits. If you…

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Startup Funding Espresso – Key Components of a Fundraising Strategy 2:05

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Key Components of a Fundraising Strategy Hello, this is Hall T. Martin with the Startup Funding Espresso -- your daily shot of startup funding and investing. Before launching a fundraiser, the founder should first develop a fundraising strategy. This is the plan for how to prepare and then launch a fundraiser campaign. Here are the key components o…

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Investor Connect 851: FDA Compliance and Industry Trends with Courtland Imel from Ceutical Labs 18:00

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In this episode of Investor Connect, Hall T. Martin engages in a compelling conversation with Courtland Imel, a regulatory executive consultant and founder of Ceutical Labs. With over 24 years of experience in FDA compliance, Courtland shares his journey of aiding companies in remaining compliant and the industry's shift towards individualized medi…

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837: The Universal Language of Bread with Tony Shalhoub and Maureen Abood 49:51

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This week, we’re breaking bread in every sense of the phrase. First, beloved actor Tony Shalhoub joins us to talk about his new CNN series, Breaking Bread, where he travels the world to explore the meaning of bread and how it connects us across cultures and tables. Growing up in a large Lebanese American family in Wisconsin, Tony shares memories of…

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Startup Funding Espresso – How To Raise Funding for an Idea 2:04

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How To Raise Funding for an Idea Hello, this is Hall T. Martin with the Startup Funding Espresso -- your daily shot of startup funding and investing. Startup investors look for revenue traction and momentum in the deal. Those with an idea only can struggle to raise funding, but it can be done. Here are some key points to consider: Focus on the team…

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Startup Funding Espresso – The Least Talked About Part of Fundraising – Relationship Building 2:13

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The Least Talked About Part of Fundraising – Relationship Building Hello, this is Hall T. Martin with the Startup Funding Espresso -- your daily shot of startup funding and investing. In startup fundraising, the discussion focuses on what the investor is looking for. This often comes down to a strong team, traction with the customer, a product with…

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Bonus Episode: How We Survive's The Uncanny Valley of Meat 32:15

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Today we have a bonus episode for you, featuring our very own Francis Lam. How We Survive is an award-winning podcast from Marketplace about the messy business of climate solutions. From the glitz and glam of Miami, to the punishing Arizona desert, to a sinking island that our national security depends on, every season takes listeners on an adventu…

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Startup Funding Espresso – What Investors Are Looking for in Your Startup 1:58

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What Investors Are Looking for in Your Startup Hello, this is Hall T. Martin with the Startup Funding Espresso -- your daily shot of startup funding and investing. Investors funding startups look for key factors that point to the success of the business. Here's a list of key points the investor looks for in the startup: Successful track record of t…

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Startup Funding Espresso – Sales for a Biotherapeutic Startup 2:04

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Sales for a Biotherapeutic Startup Hello, this is Hall T. Martin with the Startup Funding Espresso -- your daily shot of startup funding and investing. In a tech startup, the customer is the one who buys the product. In a biotherapeutic startup, the customer is the pharma company that will buy the company. While almost all tech startups launch a pr…

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Investor Connect 850: Navigating Deep Tech Commercialization with Tim Raines of Rare Innovation 19:46

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In this episode of Investor Connect, Hall Martin chats with Tim Raines, founder and CEO of Rare Innovation, a boutique consultancy that serves as an outsourced executive team for deep tech startups. Tim shares his extensive experience in science and technology commercialization, helping startups transition from research phases to market-ready produ…