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Capital Allocators – Inside the Institutional Investment Industry[REPLAY] Ali Hamed – Novel Venture Investing at CoVenture, Venture is Eating the Investment World 5Ali Hamed is the Founder of CoVenture a $2 billion investor across the capital stack of technology start-ups reinventing the economy of the future. Ali first appeared on the show three years ago when CoVenture's assets were around $100 million. That conversation is replayed in the feed. Our second conversation starts with an update on CoVenture's growth and dives into Crossbeam Venture Partners, CoVenture's venture business. We discuss Crossbeam's sweet spot, sourcing, due diligence, deal dynamics, ownership, and decision-making for follow-on rounds. We then turn to examples in fintech and platforms, and close with how CoVenture's taste for novel assets...
2025-07-0753 minCapital Allocators – Inside the Institutional Investment Industry[REPLAY] Ali Hamed - Novel Asset InvestingAli Hamed is the co-founder of CoVenture and Managing Partner of the CoVenture VC Fund. CoVenture is an innovative company that identifies and invests in novel assets formed by the intersection of technology and finance. The firm manages an early stage venture capital fund, direct lending fund, and crypto asset index fund, with each taking a creative twist on its market. Our conversation starts with Ali's entrepreneurial path to the creation of CoVenture, and covers examples of previously unpriced investment opportunities, including produce receivables, employee payroll loans, AirBnB accounts, and loans against employee stock options. We...
2025-07-071h 02
Irish Tax UnwrappedSigned, Sealed… and Not Delivered: The Agricultural Relief Case That Went SouthIn this episode of Irish Tax Unwrapped, we dive into one of the most avoidable — and expensive — inheritance tax blunders in recent memory. A perfectly planned agricultural relief claim? Check. Clear instructions to the solicitor? Check. But when it came to execution, the holiday-bound solicitor had other priorities… and the whole plan went south.Join Josh, Daphne, and Derek as they unpack the history and mechanics of agricultural relief — from medieval landholding tricks like fee tail and life interest arrangements, to the 1970s clampdown that gave birth to the relief we know today. Then, we break down how the r...
2025-05-0534 min
Irish Tax UnwrappedGrowth Shares: From Silk Road to Shareholder Rewards and Avoiding Inheritance TaxWhat do medieval guilds, ancient Chinese merchants, and modern Irish family businesses have in common? In this episode of Irish Tax Unwrapped, we explore how humans have motivated work, rewarded loyalty, and shared wealth — from the spice-laden markets of Chang’an, to the fields of feudal Europe and right up to today's boardrooms and tax planning meetings.Join Josh, Daphne, and Derek as they unravel the story of growth shares — sleek, strategic equity tools that are revolutionising how companies incentivise staff and plan generational wealth transfers. The episode covers:-What are growth sharesThe income t...
2025-04-0734 min
Irish Tax UnwrappedProperty Tax Hacks : Government contracts, VAT and Inheritance Tax - Are You Ready?In this second podcast on taxing property we discuss the tax treatment of government contracts, VAT pitfalls and estate planning. The landscape of property taxation is a strategic game where classification is everything. What seems like a straightforward rental income could, in fact, be trading income—bringing a completely different tax treatment. Join Josh, along with tax experts Daphne and Derek, as they break down:The Investment vs. Trading Divide – The crucial distinction between passive rental income and active property businesses. We discuss cases where landlords operating emergency accommodation for loc...
2025-03-0328 min
Irish Tax UnwrappedFrom Aristocrats to AirBnBs: Property tax rules then and nowTaxing property income should be simple — own a property, rent it out, pay tax. But, much like the buildings themselves, once you step inside, it gets complicated fast. From Schedule A, which once taxed aristocrats like a wealth tax, to Schedule D, which now divides property income into multiple cases, the history of property taxation is a story of class, power, and legal battles that still shape tax law today.In this podcast, we explore:🏡 The origins of property taxation—how the landed gentry were taxed dif...
2025-02-0328 min
Fintech LeadersAli Hamed, Founder of Treville - From Cold Emails to $2B AUM, How Michael Ovitz Taught Ali to Move Mountains, Rejecting Work-Life BalanceSend us a textMiguel Armaza interviews Ali Hamed, Co-Founder of Treville (formerly CoVenture), a $2 Billion investment firm that's breaking traditional asset class boundaries. Hamed has built one of the most distinctive firms in the industry, combining venture capital, credit, and asset-backed strategies with a uniquely rigorous approach - all starting from cold emails during his college days.In this episode, we discuss:The "founder fair" philosophy and lessons from partnering with Michael OvitzHow to maintain control of your time while building authentic relationships...
2025-01-2848 min
Irish Tax UnwrappedBoxing Meets Tax Law: How an offhand remark cost a builder €350,000Welcome to Irish Tax Unwrapped! In this episode, we uncover unexpected parallels between the dramatic conclusion of the 2011 Floyd Mayweather vs. Victor Ortiz boxing match and a high-stakes tax case involving a Carlow builder’s €348,112 Capital Gains Tax bill.We dive into a real-life tax dispute that’s anything but dry—the story of an Irish entrepreneur who attempted to claim retirement relief while transferring his family business to his son, only to have an offhand remark unravel his entire case.Joining us is Daphne Andrews, a leading expert in tax law, to explore the often-ov...
2025-01-0618 min
Irish Tax UnwrappedFrom Seed to Scale: How Angel Investor Relief Helps Irish Startups Grow In this episode of Irish Tax Unwrapped host Josh sits down with tax expert Derek Andrews to break down Ireland's Angel Investor Relief, introduced in Budget 2023 and refined in Budget 2024.This initiative aims to encourage investment in early-stage start-ups by offering a reduced capital gains tax rate. Derek discusses the potential benefits, as well as the complexities and challenges start-ups and investors face when trying to qualify for this relief. Whether you're an investor or entrepreneur, this conversation provides valuable insights into the evolving landscape of start-up funding in Ireland. Key Words: Angel Inv...
2024-12-0220 min
Irish Tax UnwrappedHow Crypto is Taxed in Ireland (and What You Might Be Missing)In this episode of Irish Tax Unwrapped, we take a deep dive into the complex world of crypto-asset taxation in Ireland. With the rising popularity of cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin and Ethereum, understanding how these digital assets are taxed is crucial for both individuals and businesses. We break down the core tax categories: Income Tax, Corporation Tax, and Capital Gains Tax (CGT), and explain how they apply to crypto transactions. Whether you're trading, mining, accepting crypto as payment, or holding it as an investment, this episode p...
2024-11-0427 min
Irish Tax UnwrappedBudget 2025 : What Irish Companies and Business Owners Need to KnowIn this episode of Irish Tax Unwrapped, we break down the key elements of Ireland's Budget 2025 and what it means for both individuals and businesses. Host Josh O'Connell sits down with tax experts Derek and Daphne Andrews of Coventure Tax Consulting to explore the budget’s tax key tax measures.Will these "budget gifts" provide long-term relief or be overshadowed by rising inflation? We discuss how the middle class, renters, and business owners will be affected, alongside a deep dive into corporate tax reforms and support for Ireland’s audiovisual sector. Tune in for expert insights into the...
2024-10-0116 min
Irish Tax UnwrappedYou've Got a Revenue Audit Notification : Now What?Derek Andrews of Coventure Tax Consulting is a seasoned tax consultant with over 25 years of experience in tax compliance, audits, and advisory services. Specializing in helping individuals and businesses navigate complex tax regulations, he has extensive knowledge of the Revenue Commissioners' Compliance Intervention Framework, particularly in managing Level 2 interventions such as risk reviews and audits.Derek has successfully guided numerous clients through the process of making qualifying disclosures, mitigating penalties, and resolving tax disputes. Known for a practical and methodical approach, he is committed to educating taxpayers about their rights and obligations, while helping them minimize exposure...
2024-09-0205 min
Tinsley Park TalksAli Hamed: Redefining Private Credit & Venture Capital InvestingAli Hamed is the co founder at Coventure, where he is redefining Private Credit and Venture Capital Investing by combining these strategies together.
Whether you call it esoteric finance or cutting edge investing, Ali has been able to scale Coventure from a startup fund to over $2 Billion in assets in just a few short years.
Join us on a great conversation with Ali on his journey leading to Coventure and how he is driving his vision forward.
2024-08-1459 min
VENTURE AI PODCAST - Der Podcast für echte KI-Transformationen.GA #1206 | Wir machen Sommerpause, aber nicht ohne euch das hier zu sagenIn dieser Episode kündigt Norman Müller die Sommerpause des Podcasts an und gibt einen Ausblick auf spannende Gäste in zukünftigen Episoden. Er spricht außerdem über das Konzept des Change Managements und die Bedeutung von Kommunikationskanälen in Transformationsprozessen. Norman betont die Notwendigkeit, Entscheidungsprozesse zu verstehen und Meinungsführer sowie Influencer innerhalb einer Organisation zu identifizieren. Er thematisiert die Herausforderungen des Wandels und die Bedeutung von Durchhaltevermögen sowie die Unterstützung durch Botschafter. Zudem erwähnt Norman den IHK-Zertifikatslehrgang „AI Innovation Manager“ und ermutigt die Zuhörer, an dem Programm teilzunehmen.
IHK-Zertif...
2024-08-1218 min
VENTURE AI PODCAST - Der Podcast für echte KI-Transformationen.GA #1205 | Kirk & Data - So profitiert jedes Unternehmen von datengetriebener UnternehmenskulturIn dieser Episode von Kirk & Data diskutieren Norman Müller und Thomas Knorr, wie eine datengetriebene Unternehmenskultur Unternehmen unterstützen und Prozesse optimieren kann. Sie beleuchten den Einsatz von KI zur Effizienzsteigerung und betonen die Bedeutung einer transparenten Fehlerkultur und Mitarbeiterintegration. Hör rein, um zu erfahren, wie Daten und KI eure Entscheidungsfindung verbessern können!
Takeaways
Eine datengetriebene Unternehmenskultur ermöglicht es Unternehmen, Prozesse effizienter zu gestalten und mit Hochtechnologien wie Künstlicher Intelligenz zu arbeiten.
Daten ersetzen nicht das Fachwissen, sondern dienen als Entscheidungsunterstützung und Befähigung.
Die Einführung einer dat...
2024-08-0135 min
LatamList EspressoTapi raises $22M led by Kaszek, Ep 177This week’s Espresso covers news from Winnin, Relif, Escala, and more!Outline of this episode:[00:28] – Winnin closes Series A round led by Kaszek and Alexia Ventures[00:43] – Chilean fintech Relif raises $400K[00:55] – Escala raises $12M funding round[01:11] – Tapi raises $22M led by Kaszek[01:25] – Digitt raises $50M from CoVentureResources & people mentioned:Startups: Winnin, Relif, Escala, Tapi, DigittVCs: Kaszek, Alexia Ventures, ChileGlobal Angels, IGNIA, Alaya Capital, CoVenture
2024-07-3002 min
The Investors First PodcastAli Hamed – Contrarian Early-Stage InvestingToday we host Ali Hamed, a Co-Founder and Partner at CoVenture and a prominent figure in venture capital and alternative investments. With a background in finance and technology, Ali brings strategic insights to early-stage investing. Hamed's track record of success and commitment to fostering entrepreneurship make him a key player in shaping the startup ecosystem. (concise bio courtesy of ChatGPT). In today's episode, we start with Ali's origin story, starting with his time as a baseball player and agriculture major at Cornell, and what led to him eventually saying the internet was his major in c...
2024-06-0656 min
Retro SpectivesE120: System Shock 2System Shock 2 is considered by many to be the finest immersive sim ever made. Released in 1999 in a coventure by Looking Glass Studios and Irrational Games, it sought to combine the classic 3D dungeon crawling of the original with pen and paper inspired RPG systems. While resource management and exploration were still a key part of the experience, you were now restricted in what you could initially do by those RPG stats - and it was only towards the end game that your character would feel truly strong. Perhaps most obvious were the changes from the more abstract environments to...
2024-06-031h 55
Venture with GraceFinancing Innovation: Brian Harwitt at CoVentureBrian Harwitt is a Partner at CoVenture where he focused on finding alternative lending platforms to partner with for both debt and equity financings. Prior to joining the CoVenture team, Brian was an investment banking analyst at Guggenheim Securities focusing on healthcare. Brian received a BS Summa Cum Laude from Cornell University.
- Key trends and innovations in alternative lending
- How startups can decide which financing route to take
- Risk assessment and management in alternative lending
#VentureCapital #Fintech #AlternativeLending #StartupFunding #DebtFinancing
2024-05-181h 02
The Startup Ideas PodcastI asked a $2B investment genius for his best startup ideasI’m joined by Ali Hamed, Founder of the investment firm CoVenture. We discuss some of the best (and worst) investment opportunities for entrepreneurs in 2024, how to navigate debt collection as a digital entrepreneur, and Ali’s top tips for funding a startup.🚀 My FREE 5 day email course to learn how to build a business of the future using the ACP funnel:https://www.communityempire.co/free-course🎯 To build your own portfolio businesses powered by community you might enjoy my membership.You'll get my full course with all my secrets on building bu...
2024-03-2556 min
VENTURE AI PODCAST - Der Podcast für echte KI-Transformationen.GA #1185 | Felix Meusel - Entbürokratisierung durch Künstliche IntelligenzNorman Müller und Felix Meusel nehmen dich in dieser Episode mit auf eine Reise durch die aktuellen Entwicklungen und Herausforderungen der KI-Landschaft. Erfahre mehr über die spannende Rolle von KI im B2B-Bereich und wie individuelle Daten maßgeschneiderte Lösungen ermöglichen. Doch es geht nicht nur um Technologie – sie diskutieren auch die dringende Notwendigkeit der Entbürokratisierung durch KI und betonen die Bedeutung von Erfahrung und Kontinuität. Lerne aus der Realität der KI-Nutzung in Heidelberg und entdecke neue Ansätze für die Implementierung von KI in Unternehmen.TakeawaysDie Entwickl...
2024-03-1941 min
Invest Like the Best with Patrick O'ShaughnessyAli Hamed - Building an Investment FirmMy guest today is Ali Hamed. Ali was first on Invest Like the Best six years ago. He was 26 at the time and four years into building his investing firm, CoVenture. Both then and now, Ali is an example of what’s possible when you think creatively. Six years later, CoVenture now manages two-and-a-half billion dollars, and Ali continues to find alpha in esoteric places.We talk about YouTube catalogs, creative opportunities in real estate, and how venture investing helps them get better at credit. We also talk about his lessons from building an investment firm and wh...
2024-02-271h 29
The Capital Catalyst: Strategic WealthAli Hamed - Building an Investment Firm - [Invest Like the Best, EP.362]My guest today is Ali Hamed. Ali was first on Invest Like the Best six years ago. He was 26 at the time and four years into building his investing firm, CoVenture. Both then and now, Ali is an example of what’s possible when you think creatively. Six years later, CoVenture now manages two-and-a-half billion dollars, and Ali continues to find alpha in esoteric places. We talk about YouTube catalogs, creative opportunities in real estate, and how venture investing helps them get better at credit. We also talk about his lessons from building an investment firm and what it’s been...
2024-02-271h 29
"Turpentine VC" | Venture Capital and InvestingE24: Building a Multi-Billion-Dollar Asset Management Firm with CoVenture's Ali HamedIn this episode of Turpentine VC, Ali Hamed, Partner at CoVenture, joins Erik Torenberg to discuss the advantages of investing across asset classes, CoVenture’s inflection points, the importance of being liked in venture, and asset classes Ali hopes to invest in in the future. If you’re looking for an ERP platform, check out our sponsor, NetSuite:http://netsuite.com/turpentine---RECOMMENDED PODCAST: History 102 with WhatifAltHistEvery week, creator of WhatifAltHist Rudyard Lynch and Erik Torenberg cover a major topic in history in depth -- in under an hour...
2024-01-3057 min
The Influence Factor by The Influencer Marketing FactoryHow is Creator Capital Changing w/ Brian Harwitt (CoVenture)In our latest episode, tune in to hear Alessandro Bogliari, CEO and Co-Founder of The Influencer Marketing Factory and podcast host, as he engages in a lively conversation with Brian Harwitt, Partner at CoVenture. This week, they navigate through a diverse spectrum of themes, encompassing access to creator capital, the ever-evolving landscape of digital advertising, pathways for creator monetization, and a plethora of other topics.
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Show Notes:
(00:58) - Brian's career journey
(01:58) - Technology providing financial services
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2023-08-0938 min
CFO 4.0 - The Future of Finance132. CFO Stories: A CFO's Guide to Navigating Risk with Isaac StrulowitzSend us your thoughtsThis week, CFO 4.0 podcast host Hannah Munro is joined by Isaac Strulowitz, CFO at CoVenture who offers his unique perspective on risk management, providing valuable insights into how CFOs can protect their firms against unforeseen challenges.In the episode, we cover: Isaac's account of the SVB collapse and the proactive steps his team took to protect investor capital.Risk management strategies that have proven effective, such as creating redundancies, maintaining a robust disaster recovery plan, and evaluating all firm relationships for potential risks.Isaac's analogy of ris...
2023-06-2040 min
GrowCFO Show#134 Risk Management and the Banking Crisis with Isaac Strulowitz, CFO of CoVenture
https://youtu.be/ZqK7OdaLnE8
Isaac Strulowitz is the CFO of CoVenture. Isaac joins Kevin Appleby on this episode of the GrowCFO Show to talk about how Isaac and his team at CoVenture were affected by the recent banking crisis and the things they put in place to manage the financial risks they were presented with. Their approach to risk management in general has changed as a result, and Isaac provides some great advice on managing risk for other finance leaders to take note of.
Summary
Isaac talked about his career path and how he...
2023-05-3028 min
Business BreakdownsSpotter: Funding YouTube CreatorsToday’s Breakdown is a little different. For one, I’m Ali Hamed, an investor at Crossbeam and CoVenture, and I’ll be your host. Secondly, in this conversation, we are studying a private company that you’re unlikely to have heard of. That business is Spotter, and they play a fascinating role in the flourishing creator economy. Specifically, they provide capital and knowledge to a number of the world’s most influential creators, including Mr Beast. So in the process of discussing Spotter, we will also dive into the inner workings of YouTube and their creator platform.To break...
2022-10-1249 min
The Full Ratchet (TFR): Venture Capital and Startup Investing DemystifiedThe VC Networking Playbook, Credit and Pricing Risk in New Asset Classes, and How VC Market Hype Should Impact Stage Focus and Net Buy/Sell Positions (Ali Hamed) Ali Hamed of CoVenture and Crossbeam Venture Partners joins Nick to discuss The VC Networking Playbook, Credit and Pricing Risk in New Asset Classes, and How VC Market Hype Should Impact Stage Focus and Net Buy/Sell Positions. In this episode we cover: Building an LP Network from Scratch Platform Economies and Their Future A Multi-Disciplinary Approach to Investing And more!
2022-10-1041 min
Capital Allocators – Inside the Institutional Investment IndustryAdam Wyden - ADW Capital (Manager Meetings, EP.37)On today's Manager Meeting, Savneet Signh interviews Adam Wyden. Savneet is the President and CEO of PAR Technology Corp, a $1.5 billion market cap public technology company, the Chairman of CoVenture, and a past guest on Capital Allocators earlier this year, sharing his unique perspectives as a successful operator and investor. Adam is the founder and Managing Partner of ADW Capital, a $350 million concentrated, small cap, long-biased fund he launched with $0.5 million in 2011. ADW's largest position is PAR Technology. Their conversation covers the launch of ADW, the evolution of the fund's strategy from activism to...
2022-09-2229 min
How I Raised It - The podcast where we interview startup founders who raised capital.Ep. 242 How I Raised It with Demetrius Gray of CaptainProduced by Foundersuite (www.foundersuite.com), "How I Raised It" goes behind the scenes with startup founders and investors who have raised capital. This episode is with Demetrius Gray of Captain (https://captainhq.com/) a platform that helps contractors get paid faster so homeowners can rebuild sooner after a disaster.
In this episode, Demetrius talks about why he shut down his previous startup instead of pivoting it (and how he explained that to investors), how he used "Tier 3" investors to train up his pitch, how he used "super founders" and VC scouts to get introduced to investors, how to do "...
2022-08-1843 min
COVENTURE Community PodcastPublic Service and Evolution in Small-Town Communities with Ben BohmfalkSlifer, Smith & Frampton's Mike Mercatoris interviews Carbondale Mayor, Ben Bohmfalk on small-town community culture, his public service in Carbondale and how to get involved.
This episode was created in partnership with COVENTURE and Slifer, Smith & Frampton. This podcast is sponsored by Slifer, Smith & Frampton.
2022-07-0239 minCOVENTURE Community PodcastCommunity Building and Resiliency with Mike LoweSlifer, Smith & Frampton's Mike Mercatoris interviews Mike Lowe, Executive Director of COVENTURE and Entrepreneur in the Roaring Fork Valley. Mike shares updates and available resources at COVENTURE for entrepreneurs and small business owners.
This episode was created in partnership with COVENTURE and Silfer, Smith & Frampton. This podcast is sponsored by Slifer, Smith & Frampton.
2022-07-0254 minCOVENTURE Community PodcastWhat You Need to Know About the Rural Community Assistance Corporation with Bo BlodgettSlifer, Smith & Frampton's Mike Mercatoris interviews Bo Blodgett, Rural Development Specialist and Small Business Coach at the Rural Community Assistance Corporation (RCAC). RCAC is a multi-state organization and is expanding to Western Colorado. They are partnered with COVENTURE to provide coaching to entrepreneurs and business owners.
This episode was created in partnership with COVENTURE and Slifer, Smith & Frampton. This podcast is sponsored by Slifer, Smith & Frampton.
2022-07-0249 minCOVENTURE Community PodcastCompany Culture & Growth with FirstBank's Dave Portman & Amber CopeSlifer, Smith & Frampton’s Mike Mercatoris interviews FirstBank’s President Dave Portman and Senior Retail Manager, Amber Cope around workforce issues. They explore both what it looks like from the consumer end but also how FirstBank is maintaining a good culture.
This episode was created in partnership with COVENTURE and Slifer, Smith & Frampton. This podcast is sponsored by Slifer, Smith & Frampton.
2022-07-0145 minCOVENTURE Community PodcastThe Workforce and Community Nexus with Mayor Jonathan Godes & Angie AndersonRFL’s Andrea Palm-Porter interviews Jonathan Godes, Mayor of Glenwood Springs & Angie Anderson, Director of the Glenwood Springs Chamber Resort Association.
In this episode, Mayor Jonathan Godes and Angie Anderson provide insight into the community needs of a vibrant workforce and the impact it can have on a community. Listen to learn more about what trends are going on at the City level as we need to look at job requirements differently. Currently, the employees have autonomy and power when it comes to selecting a meaningful job. Maybe employers and employees need to come together to find co...
2022-06-2044 minCOVENTURE Community PodcastThe New Best Practices for Employers with Carolyn TuckerRFL’s Andrea Palm-Porter interviews Carolyn Tucker, Regional Business Services Coordinator at the Northwestern Colorado Workforce Center.
In this episode, Carolyn Tucker and Andrea Palm-Porter discuss what is going on with employers and employees regarding workforce vitality. There are practices for employers to consider when attracting employees and thinking of how an organization needs to adapt to the needs of employees such as flexible work schedules, competitive compensation, discussing culture as a means for retention, and being adaptable. Listen to find out what those things are.
This episode was created in partnership with COVENTURE and Ro...
2022-06-1350 minCOVENTURE Community PodcastWhat Are Employers Looking For? with Nan Sudeen, Melissa Knight, and Glenda CortezWhat’s working, (the employer's perspective) in the NEW post-pandemic workforce with Nan Sudeen, Melissa Knight, and Glenda Cortez.
RFL’s Andrea Palm-Porter interviews Nan Sudeen, former Human Services Director in Pitkin County, Melissa Knight, Human Resources Director in Pitkin County and Glenda Cortez, self-employed mother of three. They discuss their perspectives and stories related to the workforce vitality. Glenda shares her perspective as a self-employed working mom. Melissa shares skills employers are looking for in the workforce of collaboration, communication, compassion, and empathy. Nan shares what it’s going to take our community to move from strugg...
2022-06-0643 minCOVENTURE Community PodcastHow To Create Harmony in the Workforce with Jessica JunkerRFL’s Andrea Palm-Porter interviews Jessica Junker, Consulting Director at Cura HR.
In this episode, Jessica Junker shares her HR expertise in providing guidance and trends in hiring, recruiting, and being an employee that contributes to organizational goals. Also, looking at the great resignation, remote work, and the demands of current work environments. There are also factors that need to be considered by both employers and employees related to diversity, equity, inclusion, generational differences, and cultural differences that impacts one’s work experience.
This episode was created in partnership with COVENTURE and Roaring Fork Leadership. This...
2022-05-3034 minCOVENTURE Community PodcastInternet & Ad Tech with Tyler Moebius (Part One)Mike Mercatoris interviews Tyler Moebius from SmartMedia Technologies.
This episode is created in partnership with Coventure, and sponsored by Slifer, Smith & Frampton.
2022-05-1155 min
Let's Talk ExitsWhy Investors are Funding Aggregators Acquiring Hundreds of Amazon’s Third-Party Sellers with Brian HarwittWhat exactly happens in the aggregator space? Let’s demystify the ins and outs of this business model in e-commerce with Brian Harwitt from Coventure. He breaks down what exactly goes on in the operations of aggregators, why they are excited to buy brands, and how credit provides more opportunities for sellers to scale in the space! In our interview, Brian explains why lenders are willing to fund these opportunities as e-commerce goes on its way to stabilization. The obvious effects of COVID-19 on e-commerce seem to be the one to blame when it comes to profitability fluctuation, but co...
2022-02-1737 minCapital Allocators – Inside the Institutional Investment IndustryAli Hamed – Novel Venture Investing at CoVenture, Venture is Eating the Investment World 5Ali Hamed is the Founder of CoVenture a $2 billion investor across the capital stack of technology start-ups reinventing the economy of the future. Ali first appeared on the show three years ago when CoVenture's assets were around $100 million. That conversation is replayed in the feed. Our second conversation starts with an update on CoVenture's growth and dives into Crossbeam Venture Partners, CoVenture's venture business. We discuss Crossbeam's sweet spot, sourcing, due diligence, deal dynamics, ownership, and decision-making for follow-on rounds. We then turn to examples in fintech and platforms, and close with how CoVenture's taste for novel assets...
2022-01-3155 minCapital Allocators – Inside the Institutional Investment Industry[REPLAY] Ali Hamed - Novel Asset Investing (Capital Allocators, EP.40)Ali Hamed is the co-founder of CoVenture and Managing Partner of the CoVenture VC Fund. CoVenture is an innovative company that identifies and invests in novel assets formed by the intersection of technology and finance. The firm manages an early stage venture capital fund, direct lending fund, and crypto asset index fund, with each taking a creative twist on its market. Our conversation starts with Ali's entrepreneurial path to the creation of CoVenture, and covers examples of previously unpriced investment opportunities, including produce receivables, employee payroll loans, AirBnB accounts, and loans against employee stock options. We walk t...
2022-01-311h 03
Successful ScalesEp 69: A Look Inside The E-Commerce Aggregator Ecosystem, Advice on Building Companies for Sale, and Mistakes Sellers Make When Selling with Brian Harwitt - Partner at CoVentureOur guest today is Brian Harwitt, a partner at CoVenture, focusing on credit opportunities into tech-enabled businesses. Recently, he has led the firm's strategy in the Amazon third-party seller aggregator ecosystem, partnering with 5+ companies in the process.
Topics covered:
0:00 Episode Introduction
2:51 Guest Introduction Brian Harwitt
7:11 Providing financial services to businesses
12:58 What's good investment for CoVenture
24:54 Aggregator forecast
30:01 Vetting process & advice on building a company you can sell
38:07 Mistakes sellers make when selling companies
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2022-01-1450 min
Small Efforts - with Sean Sun and Andrew AskinsAndrew and Sean think about buying a Lambo(0:32) Andrew’s holiday break was so good, he had the Sunday scaries(4:59) Sean’s starting a vlog!(9:49) Krit might pit VCs against each other for spots on the VC List(15:22) There’s a reason why some people can get degrees in finance and others can’t(18:53) Hot Take: Filming yourself dumping money on people is like filming a monitoring game show(29:11) Positive incentives are healthy until you’re dangling Lambos (33:12) Andrew and Sean think about buying a Lambo Thanks for listening to Small Efforts, a p...
2022-01-1348 minCOVENTURE Community PodcastSupporting the Tech Community with Justin LewisMike Mercatoris interviews Justin Lewis of West Slope Technologists.
This episode is created in partnership with Coventure, and sponsored by Slifer, Smith & Frampton.
2021-12-311h 10COVENTURE Community PodcastRenewable Energy and Blockchain with Amy WesterveltMike Mercatoris interviews Amy Westervelt, the Director of Membership at Energyweb in Carbondale, Colorado. Energy Web is a global nonprofit organization accelerating a low-carbon, customer-centric electricity system by unleashing the potential of open-source, decentralized technologies.
Learn more about Energy Web here: https://www.energyweb.org/
This episode is created in partnership with Coventure and sponsored by Slifer, Smith & Frampton.
2021-12-3148 min
Innovation with Mark Peter DavisDebt Financing & Venture Capital: An Unlikely Synergy with Ali Hamed of CoVentureAli Hamed is a Partner at CoVenture Holding Company LLC. Since his college days he’s been building an impressive network and unsurprisingly has built an impressive business. What’s unique about CoVenture’s model is that they’ve found an interesting synergy between debt financing and venture capital. In addition to making venture investments, Ali and his team provide balance sheet capital to innovative companies that are financing new asset classes. As CoVenture puts it: “CoVenture partners with founders who are inventing new asset classes, identifying new economies, or who require alternative types of capital to grow -- and...
2021-11-181h 07
Business BreakdownsAmazon Aggregators: Buying Third-Party SellersI’m Jesse Pujji and this is Business Breakdowns. Today we are doing a different kind of breakdown. We are covering an entire category, Amazon Aggregators. These are the companies that are buying up hundreds of Amazon’s third-party sellers. The concept of Amazon Aggregators is relatively new, tracing back to 2018 with the founding of Thrasio, but the ecosystem is already huge and growing. Most recent numbers peg it at around $300bn dollars in revenue and growing faster than Amazon itself. These aggregators have unique moats and high-quality entrepreneurs. To help break down the marketplace and bu...
2021-11-171h 01Capital Allocators – Inside the Institutional Investment IndustrySavneet Singh – The Operator/Investor whose Software is Feeding the WorldSavneet Singh is the President and CEO of PAR Technology Corp and a Partner at CoVenture. PAR is a $1.6 billion market cap public company whose technology services over 10,000 restaurant locations in over 110 countries. And CoVenture is a $2 billion investment firm focusing on novel asset classes whose founder, Ali Hamed, was a past guest on the show. Savneet previously co-founded GBI, an electronic platform for the trading of real assets, and Tera Holdings, a holding company of niche software businesses. He is an unusual talent whose achievements have been recognized on the Forbes 30 under 30 and Crain's 40 under 40. Our conversation...
2021-11-0157 minCOVENTURE Community PodcastHybrid Professionalism with Dr. Sarabeth BerkAmanda Gaube interviews Dr. Sarabeth Berk, the leading expert on hybrid professional identity, and a hybrid professional herself. She was featured in Forbes, and is a TEDx speaker, author of More Than My Title, and recipient of a Colorado Inno on Fire award for her innovative work. Her hybrid title is Creative Disruptor because she works at the intersection of being an artist, researcher, educator, and designer.
Here's her website: https://sarabethberk.com/
This episode is created in partnership with The Hive.
2021-10-0524 min
Consumer VC: Venture Capital I B2C Startups I Commerce | Early-Stage InvestingAmazon vs. Shopify rollups and which social platforms are winning creators over with Ali HamedWelcome to The Consumer VC, a newsletter about venture capital and consumer startups delivered straight to your inbox. If you aren’t subscribed, come and subscribe below.🎧 You can also listen to this episode on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and other podcast players.Hey there,Our guest today on The Consumer VC podcast is Ali Hamed, co-founder, and Partner of CoVenture.Ali is one of the more unique guests we've had on the show because he underwrites both equity and debt into technology startups. So in this episode, we discuss traditional venture capital...
2021-09-0146 min
Consumer VC: Venture Capital I B2C Startups I Commerce | Early-Stage Investing I Brands | TechnologyAli Hamed (CoVenture) - The Amazon Opportunity, Future of Social, and Credit at the Early StagesMy guest today is Ali Hamed, co-founder and Partner of CoVenture. CoVenture offers entrepreneurs multiple ways to finance their businesses. Ali is one of the more unique guests we've had on the show simply because CoVenture's model is quite unique as they can underwrite both equity and debt into technology startups. When Ali and I first got talking, he mentioned that he was consumer curious as opposed to a straight consumer investor. We'll unpack that on the show. We also talk about why Ali is so bullish on the Amazon rollups that have been happening, which social media companies...
2021-08-3146 min
Slam the GavelMichael Sayen, Author, Warns Of The History, "WOE OF THE WEDDING BAND"Back on Slam of the Gavel, is Michael Sayen to discuss the new title to his book, "Remarriage and Adultery in the Bible as well as the history of the wedding band. Michael discussed how marriages are based on English Law.
Apparently the wedding band was invented in Pagan Culture and brought over into the Jewish and Catholicism religions where they began using it in their wedding rituals. At one time, a "Bride Price," had to be paid to the Father, but throughout the years, now it is paid to the Bride herself.
This leads to how the Eng...
2021-08-031h 13
Slam the GavelMichael Sayen, Author, Warns Of The History, "WOE OF THE WEDDING BAND" Back on Slam of the Gavel, is Michael Sayen to discuss the new title to his book, "Remarriage and Adultery in the Bible,” as well as the history of the wedding band. Michael discussed how marriages are based on English Law. Apparently the wedding band was invented in Pagan Culture and brought over into the Jewish and Catholicism religions where they began using it in their wedding rituals. At one time, a "Bride Price," had to be paid to the Father, but throughout the years, now it is paid to the Bride herself. This leads to how the Engagemen...
2021-08-031h 13
COVENTURE Community PodcastConnecting Community with Jason WhiteAndrea interviews Jason White, Transit Planner at Roaring Fork Transportation Authority.
This episode is created in partnership with Roaring Fork Leadership.
Learn more about Jason here:
https://www.linkedin.com/in/jason-white-21b92790/
2021-07-0146 minCOVENTURE Community PodcastSustainability in Aspen with Jannette WhitcombAndrea interviews Jannette Whitcomb, Senior Environmental Health Specialist for the City of Aspen. Jannette is Aspen's air quality program manager, developing and implementing outdoor and indoor air quality policy and programs. She also responds to general environmental health complaints and assists coworkers focused on consumer protection and waste reduction. Jannette is a past board member of the Colorado Environmental Health Association and current board member for the Western Colorado Association of Environmental Health Officers.
This episode is created in partnership with Roaring Fork Leadership.
Learn more about Jannette here:
https://www.cityofaspen.com/directory...
2021-07-0148 minCOVENTURE Community PodcastA Life of Wellness with Bryan WardAndrea interviews Bryan Ward, founder of Sopris Health & Wellness, a wellness company based in Carbondale, Colorado. Empowering other people has been Bryan's lifelong passion. He realized hemp-extracted CBD supplements and oils were his opportunity to start a company dedicated to helping people increase wellbeing, and he embraced the opportunity to offer an effective, high-quality, full-spectrum CBD product made using all of the best parts of the plant without pesticides or heavy metals. In 2017, Sopris Health & Wellness was born.
This episode is created in partnership with Roaring Fork Leadership.
Learn more about Bryan here:
https://s...
2021-06-2439 minCOVENTURE Community PodcastProcess, Purpose and Footwear with Angilina TaylorAndrea Palm-Porter hosts this Resiliency series to address leadership and corporate social responsibility, in light of her mission to do greater good in the community. Andrea is the Executive Director of Roaring Fork Leadership, a non-profit helping individuals and organizations build effective leaders through training, practice and application.
In this episode, Andrea interviews Angilina Taylor, founder of 5028, a designer shoe company featuring classic designs with a modern twist. 5028 shoes are made in small batches by European Craftsmen using premium materials. Angilina talks about the craftsmanship and ideas that inspired her to start her company, and her journey a...
2021-06-1727 min
COVENTURE Community PodcastWomen in the New Normal with Ashley MauldinAmanda Gaube interviews Ashley Mauldin, a mental wellness expert based in New Castle, Colorado, who specializes in EMDR and Couples Therapy. Ashley is also the head of Daring Women, a women's group connecting women around courage and leadership in the Roaring Fork Valley. In this episode, Amanda and Ashley have a candid conversation about what's been happening for women in the past year in the realm of careers, employment, giving and adaptability — and look to the future to see what's next.
This is the fourth episode of our Women in Leadership series, created in partnership with The Hiv...
2021-06-1028 minCOVENTURE Community PodcastWhat Happened for SUP with Jamie FiskeAmanda Gaube interviews Jamie Fiske, co-owner of SUP Marble, a stand up paddle board rental and sales company that is doing big things in the Marble with their rentals and some exciting new things coming to the Carbondale area as well. Listen in to find out more! This is the third episode of our Women in Leadership series, created in partnership with The Hive.
Learn more about Jamie at supmarbleco.com.
2021-06-0318 minCOVENTURE Community PodcastCoaching & Innovating with Sara BroomeAmanda Gaube interviews Sara Broome in the second episode of our Women in Leadership series, created in partnership with The Hive.
Sara Broome has been coaching individuals and groups on how to live a more plant-based lifestyle for over 11 years. Learn more about Sarah at www.sarabfit.com.
2021-05-2719 min
COVENTURE Community PodcastWomen in Leadership with Amanda GaubeMike Mercatoris passes the mic to Amanda Gaube to kick off our Women in Leadership series.This episode is created in partnership with The Hive, and sponsored by Slifer, Smith & Frampton.
2021-05-2132 min
Village Global PodcastInvesting in New Asset Classes and The Future of Venture with Ali Hamed and Brian HarwittAli Hamed (@AliBHamed) and Brian Harwitt (@bharwitt) of CoVenture join Erik on this episode to discuss:- Their new fund, Crossbeam Venture Partners, and what they’re investing in.- The types of new asset classes they’re looking at and why these are often “a better version of something old school.”- Their thoughts on investing in creators.- The merits of equity vs. other forms of capital from a founder’s perspective.- Why they’re excited about roll-ups.- How venture is evolving and their thoughts on...
2021-01-3154 min
Coventure Business SnapshotEconomic Resiliency in Colorados Roaring Fork ValleyMike Mercatoris sits down with Mike Lowe to talk about the unprecedented challenges we've all faced over the past year. Lowe shares how Coventure has supported economic resiliency in helping to face individual challenges and the organizations continued efforts to support the local small business community.
2021-01-2739 min
Coventure Business SnapshotCoventure Business Snapshot with Mike Mercatoris1st Banks Dave Portman and Andrew Reed discuss the Paycheck Protection Program and how the banking industry has kept up with the twists and turns of the pandemic.
2021-01-2141 min
Just Go Grind#130: Chad Hall, Founder and CEO of Remodelmate, a Managed Marketplace for Bathroom Renovations, on Customizing and Simplifying Bathroom Transformations Chad moved to the DC area for school, attending the University of Maryland, College Park, where he was a D1 collegiate decathlete in their Track & Field program. He began his post-collegiate career in the residential remodeling industry, and noticed that it typically took 6 people and multiple touches from each person to help one customer renovate a bathroom. He understood what may have worked 70+ years ago, just doesn't work today. The renovation process needed, well…a renovation. At LivingSocial, Chad experienced the drive and pace of an internet startup environment firsthand. He was now ready to combine his kn...
2020-08-0254 min
Coventure Business SnapshotUnderstanding People and Their Work with Lisa RaleighIn this episode of Coventure Business Snapshot, Lisa Raleigh shares her knowledge on the unique challenges facing nonprofits here in Colorado's Roaring Fork Valley and how she balances the art and science of fundraising through understanding people and their work. Focusing on fundraising, networking, and next steps, Raleigh works with many Nonprofits in the Roaring Fork Valley, including Coventure, Pathfinders, Bridging Bionics and Colorado Rocky Mountain School. Listen now as Lisa shares her experience in the COVID 19 nonprofit world.
2020-05-3015 min
Coventure Business SnapshotCoventure Business SnapshotKris Mattera, Executive Director for the Basalt, Colorado Chamber of Commerce discusses the Chambers "3-C's" and efforts to support small business in the Roaring Fork Valley through the challenges of COVID19. From addressing the pain-points of local business, to finding ways to bring State and Federal resources to the Local level, Kris talks about her experience in crisis communication, the importance of personal relationships and knowing who to speak with in a crisis situation. Mattera shares insights on the efforts of Pitkin, Eagle and Garfield County to support the health and well-being of our communities w...
2020-05-3020 min
Coventure Business SnapshotCoventure Business SnapshotCommercial Realtor and entrepreneur Mike Mercatoris survived the 2008 credit crisis and knows how challenging the Restaurant business is even under normal circumstances. So what's the difference now? Mercatoris shares tricks of the trade and offers sage advice for restauranteurs to thrive in the era of COVID-19 From capacity limitations, takeout capability, outdoor dining and health concerns, Mike offers pearls of wisdom and actionable things restaurants can and should do to safely guide and pivot their business models . Listen now as Mercatoris talks about the need to have open and honest conversations with landlords, embracing technology, self-care, patience...
2020-05-3016 min
Coventure Business SnapshotCoventure Business SnapshotWelcome to Coventure Business Snapshot. In this first episode, Mike Lowe, Co-founder of Coventure in Carbondale, talks about conscious capitalism and economic resiliency, reflecting on the challenges of running a business in the Roaring Fork Valley in the COVID-19 era and how Coventure is evolving to meet the needs of the local business community in Colorado's Roaring Fork Valley. A local business owner and partner in the Glenwood Adventure Company, Lowe's efforts through Coventure to develop the local entrepreneurial ecosystem have resulted in over $15-million raised for 14 local businesses and successfully created over 52 jobs in the first y...
2020-05-2924 min
The Startup Colorado PodcastA New Mentorship Program for EntrepreneursA new mentorship program aims to help Colorado business owners and entrepreneurs navigate the growing economic crisis. Erick Mueller, the Executive Director of the Deming Center for Entrepreneurship at the University of Colorado Leeds School of Business, introduces COVenture Forward and how business owners can take advantage of an extensive network of mentors, CU faculty, and business students. Erick, who also facilitates the Demystifying Entrepreneurship program in rural communities, says mentors can provide a fresh perspective and help business owners develop a path forward.
2020-04-2404 minVillage Global PodcastHow COVID-19 Impacts Startups and Venture Capital with Ali Hamed and Brent BeshoreAli Hamed (@AliBHamed), investor at CoVenture, and Brent Beshore (@BrentBeshore), founder and CEO of Permanent Equity, join Erik on this episode.They discuss:- Their advice for venture firms and companies trying to fundraise in this environment.- How LPs will change their capital allocations in a post-COVID world.- Whether it’s a good time to be investing right now or not.- How this time is different from the 2008 financial crisis.- How they’re spending their time.- What will go back to norm...
2020-04-1450 minVillage Global PodcastChris Keller and Ali Hamed on the State of the LP EcosystemAli Hamed (@AliBHamed) of CoVenture and Chris Keller of Moelis Asset Management join Erik on this episode.They discuss:- What do LPs look for when investing in venture funds- How will the LP and VC dynamic shift over time- Concentration in LP portfolios- The role of power law in venture capital- Incentive misalignments for LPs- How should VCs foster relationships with LPs- Why hasn’t the VC model been innovated upon much in the past decade- Will the middleman ever get cu...
2020-02-2648 minVillage Global PodcastThe Future of Startup Funding with Andrew D'Souza and Ali HamedOn this episode Erik talks to Andrew D’Souza (@andrewdsouza), founder and CEO of Clearbanc, and Ali Hamed (@AliBHamed), investor at CoVenture, recurring guest and fan favorite.Andrew breaks down how Clearbanc works, why now is a unique time to build a new model of funding, and how they are using quantitative metrics in a business that has typically relied heavily on qualitative factors. He says that he would like to see venture capital go back to funding technical risk, and that for a lot of companies raising equity, 50-80% of their equity is going to Facebook and Go...
2019-02-2146 min
Square One: Conversations with the Best in Business27: Ali Hamed, Managing Partner at CoVenture“First principles” thinking gets a lot of lip service today in technology and venture capital. While its in vogue to acknowledge this way of thinking, very few actually adhere to it in practice. In this episode, I chatted with Ali Hamed, Managing Partner at CoVenture — one of the most “first principles” thinkers I’ve had the privilege of speaking with and hosting on the show. In this episode, Ali opened up what is possible when you think creatively — whether its how to structure a firm across multiple asset classes (lending, venture capital and crypto), invest in new digital asset classes (e.g. rolling u...
2019-01-2350 min
The Nomics Update2019 Goals & Nikhil Kalghatgi's 9 Categories of Moonshots - (Ep. 0019)I started thinking about moonshots after speaking with one of our investors Nikhil at CoVenture Crypto. He's a partner there. And I guess the back story on this is Nikhil Kalghatgi met with me and also Ateet from [00:02:30] CoVenture Crypto who runs their quant fund. We met for breakfast when I was in New York, and one of the questions that I like to ask investors is what's the best way to engage you. So Ateet had been helping us out with a bunch of pod related things. He's deep in data all day long. But this was the...
2019-01-0411 minThe Nomics UpdateWhy We're Not Celebrating Our Series A - (Ep. 0016)Man oh, man am I'm nervous. Man, am I'm nervous. Had trouble sleeping last night and all of that. So tomorrow, I'm recording this ahead of time. So tomorrow, but you probably have already heard of it by now or at least we've told other people, you might not have heard yourself. Tomorrow we are announcing our Series A fundraise. It's a pretty cool event, you can read [00:00:30] about it. Arthur Ventures led the round with Coinbase Ventures, and Digital Currency Group, and Davenport, and Polymath, and CoVenture Crypto, and CityBlock Capital and others participating.
We're announcing that tomorrow, but...
2018-12-1908 minThe Nomics UpdateAnnouncing Nomics' Series A VC Financing - (Ep. 0015)Hey, this is Clay and I am pleased to announce that Nomics has raised a Series A round venture capital financing. Leading the round is Arthur Ventures, and also participating are Coinbase Ventures, Digital Currency Group, TokenSoft, Ben Davenport, who is the co-founder and former CTO of BitGo, CoVenture Crypto, CityBlock Capital, [00:00:30] King Capital, and some other friends and family, who participated in the round. We're excited to partner with all of them.
I can tell you a little bit about how this came together. A few months ago, I started looking at companies that I really, really respected, in...
2018-12-1811 minVillage Global PodcastIncome Sharing Agreements in Education with Tonio DeSorrento and Ali HamedErik’s co-host for this episode is Ali Hamed (@AliBHamed) of CoVenture. They are interviewing Tonio DeSorrento (@TonioDeSo), CEO and co-founder of Vemo Education.They talk about the history of income-sharing agreements, including that Milton Friedman had once proposed the idea and that Yale University had experimented with them at one point.Tonio talks about starting Vemo and how he has brought income-sharing agreements to more and more educational institutions. They discuss the fact that 88% of students entering college are doing so to improve their early career path but that most institutions would say that providing a...
2018-11-2147 min
Bank On ItEpisode 168 Ali Hamed from CoVentureEvery week the show host John Siracusa talks with amazing fintech leaders and entrepreneurs, through conversation uncovers the amazing stories behind them, their creations and the most important topics in fintech. You can subscribe to this podcast and stay up to date on all the stories here on iTunes, Google Play, Stitcher and iHeartRadio In this episode the host John Siracusa chats with Ali Hamed Co-Founder and managing partner of CoVenture. Coventure is an asset management firm that manages funds across Venture Capital, Credit, and Crypto. Coventure has a unique model of...
2018-11-0822 minBank On ItEpisode 167 Stuart Sopp from CurrentEvery week the show host John Siracusa talks with amazing fintech leaders and entrepreneurs, through conversation uncovers the amazing stories behind them, their creations and the most important topics in fintech. You can subscribe to this podcast and stay up to date on all the stories here on iTunes, Google Play, Stitcher and iHeartRadio In this episode the host John Siracusa chats with Stuart Sopp Founder and CEO of Current. Current is a financial technology company that provides collaborative banking solutions, starting with a smart debit card and app for parents to provide...
2018-11-0631 min
Invest Like the Best with Patrick O'ShaughnessyCoVenture Credit - Esoteric Credit with Ail Hamed, Brian Harwitt, and Marc PorzecanskiMy guests this week are Ali Hamed, Brian Harwitt and Marc Porzecanski who work together at CoVenture Credit. When I first had Ali on as a podcast guest, we discussed the many aspects of what his firm does, ranging from venture, to crypto, to credit. We glossed over the lending side of the business, but having since learned a lot from them on the topic, I was excited to get the chance to talk with members of their credit team for today’s longer exploration of esoteric high yield lending. I am always proselytizing the value of in...
2018-10-161h 09Village Global PodcastFintech Fridays: Ali Hamed on Lending, Crypto and Venture CapitalErik and co-host for this episode Ash Fontana (@ashfontana) of Zetta Venture Partners interview Ali Hamed (@AliBHamed), investor at CoVenture.Ali gives us a primer on the online lending space and compares and contrasts it to offline lending. He explains why payday lenders with astronomical APRs actually have small margins. He also talks about how government can improve the regulatory environment to allow for more disruption of traditional lending and help new companies get a foothold.They talk about crypto and whether people will be making loans against Bitcoin anytime soon as well as the idea...
2018-09-071h 12
Invest Like the Best with Patrick O'ShaughnessyShark Tank with Thatcher Bell and Taylor GreeneWe’ve always found that even in public equities, you learn more once you have a live portfolio. One of the best ways to learn is to put some capital at risk. For this episode, I asked two VCs to sit down with me and Brett and treat the conversation as they would a normal pitch meeting, so that we, the audience, can get a peek into their world and the types of questions they ask. The venture capitalists in question are Thatcher Bell, of CoVenture, and Taylor Greene, of Collaborative Fund. The first voice that you’ll hear is Th...
2018-04-171h 31
Invest Like the Best with Patrick O'ShaughnessyNikhil Kalghatgi – Moonshot InvestingMy guest this week helps me complete the first trilogy of guests on the podcast. His name is Nikhil Kalghatgi. Along with past guests Ali Hamed and Savneet Singh, Nikhil is a partner at the asset management firm CoVenture. If you liked those two conversations, you will love this one—it is somehow even more wide-ranging than the first two. Nikhil is the CEO of CoVenture Crypto, but he ended up there because of an overarching investing style that he calls moonshot investing, which we explore right from the start and in great detail. He is obsessed with productivity an...
2018-04-101h 23
How I Raised It - The podcast where we interview startup founders who raised capital.Ep. 30 How I Raised It with Andrew Hoag of Teampay on 3.14.2018Produced by Foundersuite.com, "How I Raised It" goes behind the scenes with startup founders who have raised capital. This episode is with Andrew Hoag, CEO of Teampay.com.
Teampay recently raised a $4M seed round led by Crosscut Ventures with participation from Rising Tide Fund, KEC Ventures, Precursor Ventures, CoVenture and others.
In this episode, Andrew talks about using a SAFE for his pre-seed round, running a process, smart money vs. "dumb money" and signaling, fundraising cadences, and more. He also goes deep and shares *really* valuable tips on how to structure your slide deck and improve your pitch.
2018-03-2737 min
What Got You There with Sean DeLaney#58 Ali Hamed- Managing Partner at CoVentureAli Hamed is a managing partner and co-founder of CoVenture, a firm that invests $30,000 of software into pre-seed tech startups before helping them raise their first round of financing. Before that he did consulting for government, both International and domestic firms and co-founded a startup aimed at making the news easier to read. Ali is also a co-founder of the PopShop, a communal working space for Cornell University students based out of Ithaca, NY. http://whatgotyouthere.com/ 15% off Four Sigmatic with discount code "WGYT" http://foursigmatic.com/wgyt Free 30 day Audible Trial- http://w...
2018-03-2552 min
What Got You There with Sean DeLaney#58 Ali Hamed- Managing Partner at CoVentureAli Hamed is a managing partner and co-founder of CoVenture, a firm that invests $30,000 of software into pre-seed tech startups before helping them raise their first round of financing. Before that he did consulting for government, both International and domestic firms and co-founded a startup aimed at making the news easier to read. Ali is also a co-founder of the PopShop, a communal working space for Cornell University students based out of Ithaca, NY. http://whatgotyouthere.com/ 15% off Four Sigmatic with discount code "WGYT" http://foursigmatic.com/wgyt Free 30 day Audible Trial- http://w...
2018-03-2552 min
Invest Like the Best with Patrick O'ShaughnessySavneet Singh - The Berkshire of SoftwareMy guest this week is another in a recent series of people that makes me want to work harder, learn more, and do more for others. His name is Savneet Singh, and he has already accomplished a remarkable amount in the worlds of business and investing. He’s preferred to keep a bit of a low profile, but I’m hoping, for everyone’s sake, to change that a little bit.Savneet has invested in unique things like Spanish real estate, famous startups like Uber, cryptocurrencies before they were cool, and even websites. He founded and built a fint...
2018-03-061h 20
Capital Allocators – Inside the Institutional Investment IndustryAli Hamed - Novel Asset InvestingAli Hamed is the co-founder of CoVenture and Managing Partner of the CoVenture VC Fund. CoVenture is an innovative company that identifies and invests in novel assets formed by the intersection of technology and finance. The firm manages an early stage venture capital fund, direct lending fund, and crypto asset index fund, with each taking a creative twist on its market. Our conversation starts with Ali's entrepreneurial path to the creation of CoVenture, and covers examples of previously unpriced investment opportunities, including produce receivables, employee payroll loans, AirBnB accounts, and loans against employee stock options. We walk t...
2018-02-191h 03
Invest Like the Best with Patrick O'ShaughnessyAli Hamed – Creative InvestingI have a special request this week: share this episode with every curious person in your life. The conversation, with a 26-year old investor named Ali Hamed, serves as an example of what’s possible when you think creatively. Ali views the world with a fresh set of eyes, and has already become an expert at identifying new investment opportunities where others have not. As the second prodigy 26 year old in as many weeks on the podcast, these young guns are making me feel like an ancient 32 year old. We talk a lot about...
2018-01-091h 17