THE GUEST
Pat Moody is a finance and strategy expert with experience spanning venture capital, investment banking, and early-stage ventures. He began his entrepreneurial journey in college with a clothing company, Burassi Apparel, quickly making a name for himself in the startup ecosystem. Pat then joined LawnStarter as the first employee, moving to Austin and going through the Techstars accelerator. He served as Chief Investment Officer of Virginia Tech’s SEED investment fund, worked in investment banking at Credit Suisse, and continued his impressive track record at S3 Ventures co-leading a number of investments and working across 10+ portfolio companies. Currently, Pat works in finance and strategy at @Atmosphere. Known for his incredible events and extensive network, Pat is the go-to person in Austin's startup community.
THE QUESTIONS
🔍 What are the key indicators in a P&L that suggest a company is in trouble? Pat shares his expert insights on identifying red flags and potential growth opportunities through financial analysis.
💡 How do you transition from a startup to a major investment firm? We explore Pat’s journey from founding a business to joining and leading significant financial ventures.
🔄 Networking and building connections in a new city. Pat discusses his strategies for creating a robust professional network and the importance of community in the startup world.
THE SHOW
DO AS I SAY is an advice show about the real problems in startups.
Patrick Moody
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/patrick-philip-moody/
Atmosphere https://www.atmosphere.tv
My links
Youtube: https://youtube.com/@joelditrapani
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5CVikUi4KcITAB4F15n5tZ
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/joel-ditrapani/
Calendar: https://cal.com/joelditrapani
Email: podcast@joelditrapani.com
Other stuff: https://joelditrapani.com/