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Make Sense with Lindsay Tabas, The Lady EngineerFunding Insights, Importance of Vulnerability, and the New York Ecosystem with Charlie O'DonnellIn this episode of Make Sense, I sit down with Charlie O’Donnell, founder and general partner of Brooklyn Bridge Ventures. He also publishes a weekly newsletter called Next NYC and his thoughtful writings on his blog thisisgoingtobebig.com. We discuss the startup ecosystem and the differences between NY and Silicon Valley cultures, the state of funding, understanding risk-taking, and the importance of failures and vulnerability in entrepreneurship.
Note: Charlie is not making new investments right now and is an investor coach for venture professionals.
00:00 Introductions
01:25 Crystal Ball: Predictions for Th...2024-02-2252 min
Moving Home with CharlieRichard Donnell and Charlie on today's Zoopla IndexPublished today 29 January 2024, Zoopla's December House Price index.Charlie interviews Zoopla Research Director Richard Donnell on what it means. Zoopla's HPI:https://www.zoopla.co.uk/discover/property-news/house-price-index/Follow Richard on X: https://x.com/richard_donnellFind me on my website: https://mhwc.co.ukAll my other links: https://linktr.ee/movinghomewithcharlieFind your next home and agent on https://bestagent.co.ukWatch the full video here; https://youtube.com/live/eeMPIbYLem0Support the showFollow...2024-01-2934 minMoving Home with CharlieI'm seriously worried about the 2024 housing market.There's a lot of visual data in this podcast, so I recommend watching the video of it here: https://youtube.com/live/ws3hiR5GLt0Sasha Yanshin - "House Prices Just Started Crashing" (they didn't just start, but they did start falling faster) https://youtu.be/JCX_RYsk-D0?si=7EsHm-W3Lai8zc1fMonday Evening Seller Q&A Livestream with guestshttps://youtube.com/live/gGxs7AI7-mo?feature=shareRichard Donnell - Zoopla - 2024 House Priceshttps://www.zoopla.co.uk/discover/property-news/will-house-prices-rise-in-2024/FTB Email Offer...2024-01-2120 minMoving Home with Charlie5% v 35% House Price falls? Zoopla research director debates Charlie & StigRichard Donnell, Director of Research at Zoopla joins Charlie and Alex (aka Housing Stig) on tonight's livestream. With 20 years working in housing market data, Richard is as qualified as anyone to debate what's happening and what he sees coming. Watch the video here: https://youtube.com/live/YBlSUZv1YJ4Follow Richard on Twitter at https://twitter.com/richard_donnellBoth sides will try and change each other's minds and see what happens. Hopefully whatever happens, everyone will emerge wiser and more knowledgable!All my links: https://linktr.ee/movinghomewithcharlie...2023-06-291h 09
The Daily BolsterDeep Dive with Charlie O'DonnellToday’s guest is Charlie O'Donnell, founder of Brooklyn Bridge Ventures. He and Matt are diving deep into the journey between entrepreneurship and venture capital. Charlie’s career has given him insight into a myriad of perspectives that influence his work with founders now, from his focus on team dynamics to his direct but empathetic approach to difficult conversations.Later in the episode, Charlie and Matt talk through the current state of the market, the types of deals that are seeing success, and what’s next for Brooklyn Bridge Ventures. 2023-05-0538 min
The Charlie Shrem ShowWhen DAOs Disagree: The Battle of Umami Labs and its Impact on Token Holders with CEO Alex O'DonnellCharlie sits down with Alex O’Donnell, former CEO of Umami Labs to explore what happens when the decentralized ethos of a DAO clashes with the need for organization. Alex was accused of dumping tokens and intentionally crashing the price for his own personal gain, now he tells his side of the story. They discuss key themes around the fundamental standards of DAOs, the future of DeFi and its role within the broader financial system, tokenomics, and regulating the crypto industry. They close the episode discussing ways to avoid internal conflict within DAOs, which can be a...2023-05-0351 minMoving Home with CharlieCan I change Russell Quirk's mind on House Prices?https://buymeacoffee.com/mhwc Watch the video of this podcast here: https://youtube.com/live/hNkyLZyly2Qhttps://mhwc.co.uk/mortgagehttps://www.linkedin.com/posts/russell-quirk_uk-house-prices-in-biggest-fall-since-2009-activity-7047467541669011457-Qc8n?utm_source=share&utm_medium=member_desktophttps://www.twindig.com/market-views/mortgage-approvals-february-2023https://twitter.com/richard_donnell/status/1642446174874480641?s=20https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-65135405Support the showFollow me on X for daily updates: https://x.com/moving_charlie Talk to my hand picked conveyancing partners...2023-04-0249 min
The Parent TrackNoelle Sadler, CMO of ThredUP - Special Needs Parent and a C-Level ExecNoelle Sadler is the CMO of ThredUP and the mom of two very special kids. She talks about the challenges of having a C-level marketing job while having kids of different abilities. Her son Stellan has Cerebral Palsy. She shares how she might be the only person in the middle of the Venn diagram of violent video game makers and people who have sold lipstick. She's an avid runner and Aja and I very deeply appreciated this very honest and positive conversation.2022-12-1252 minThe Parent TrackMeghan & Brian Fitzgerald, Co-Founders of TinkergartenBrian and Meghan Fitzgerald are the founders of Tinkergarten. Not only are they co-founders, but they're parents of three. Meghan spent 18 years as an educator, curriculum developer and school principal. Brian is a product leader that was on the start-up team that developed Rocketmail (acquired by Yahoo), and he later launched 50+ Yahoo consumer apps in leadership roles at the Silicon Valley HQ and London. They're literally experts in making the most enriching experience out of time spend with kids.2022-11-2140 minThe Parent TrackHitha Palepu, CEO of Rhoshan PharmaceuticalsHitha is a consummate multi-hyphenate - an entrepreneur, author, and speaker.
As CEO of Rhoshan Pharmaceuticals, she oversees financing, partnerships, and strategy for the company. She led the raise of a $5M seed round and a licensing agreement with Hyloris Pharmaceuticals for the company's lead product.
Hitha is the author of WE'RE SPEAKING: The Life Lessons of Kamala Harris and How to Pack: Travel Smart for Any Trip, which have collectively sold over 50,000 copies. Her longtime blog, Hitha On The Go, established her as an authority on lifestyle topics and gave way to her book (How To Pack: Travel Smart...2022-11-1451 minThe Parent TrackLiz Turrigiano from Esembly - The Repeat Founder ParentLiz Turrigiano is the co-founder of both Diaperkind and Esembly, two important companies in the sustainable diapering space. She talks about why she wanted to start a company as a new parent and what it's been like doing it the second time around--especially as her kids are a few years older. She also talks about finding ways to connect as a partner in the middle of being both a founder and a parent.2022-07-2541 minThe Parent TrackBrian and Meghan Fitzgerald of Tinkergarten - Building TogetherBrian and Meghan Fitzgerald aren't just husband and wife, they're co-founders. They created Tinkergarten as a way to promote outdoor learning. It was an idea they couldn't put down and so they had to figure out how they could get it into the world everywhere it was possible. Learn how they did it and what it meant for them as parents and partners.2022-07-1840 minThe Parent TrackAmanda Goetz from House of Wise on Being IntentionalAmanda Goetz is the founder of House of Wise, which makes luxury CBD products for sleep, stress, sex + strength. She's also a divorced single mom of three who somehow finds enough time for a rigorous wellness routine. She attributes being able to make time for it all to being super intentional about the design of her parenting partnership, her team collaboration and how she blocks her calendar.2022-07-1144 minThe Parent TrackAja is Exploring a New CareerAja is exploring a very dramatic career change--and Mirren has so much to say about it.2022-06-3027 minThe Parent TrackSurprise!Aja and Charlie share Mirren's unexpected birth story, their career backgrounds and how they've been managing work with an infant at home.2022-06-151h 09The Parent TrackHello WorldWelcome to our podcast about parenting, careers, and the balance between the two! Subscribe and share!2022-06-0701 min
B2B BetterHow to Prepare Your Marketing Strategy in Advance of Raising a Seed Round w/ Charlie O'DonnellIn this episode, I sit down with Charlie O'Donnell, Founder and General Partner at Brooklyn Bridge Ventures.He shares his experience as a VC evaluating hundreds of potential deals and the role marketing plays in his decision-making. This episode is a must-listen for early-stage companies who want to get their marketing on point as they approach their pre-seed or seed round,We covered: 02:32 - Who is Charlie O'Donnell?06:27 - What is Brooklyn Bridge Ventures?08:32 - Getting a VCs attention as an early-stage Founder13:48 - Founder-led community events + convincing...2022-03-1740 min
Catch Hook & ShootThe Indie Cut w/ Charlie G.: Warrior Wrestling 20 Predictions!Charlie G gives his predictions for Warrior Wrestling 20!
Listen to all the action from Warrior Wrestling LIVE & FREE at catchhookshoot.com/live or https://www.internet-radio.com/station/catchhookshoot
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#CHS #CatchHookShoot #WWE #ROH #NJPW #Impact #MLW #AEW #NXT #NXTUK #NWA #Raw #Smackdown #Fusion #Dynamite #Powerrr #indiewrestling #MatchoftheWeek #WeeklyHotTake #3Count #IndieCut #FantasyBooker #Top5 #LeadStory #WarriorWrestling2022-03-1216 min
Catch Hook & ShootThe Indie Cut w/ Charlie G.: Warrior Wrestling 19 Predictions!Charlie G gives his predictions for Warrior Wrestling 19!
Listen to all the action from Warrior Wrestling LIVE & FREE at catchhookshoot.com/live or https://www.internet-radio.com/station/catchhookshoot
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#CHS #CatchHookShoot #WWE #ROH #NJPW #Impact #MLW #AEW #NXT #NXTUK #NWA #Raw #Smackdown #Fusion #Dynamite #Powerrr #indiewrestling #MatchoftheWeek #WeeklyHotTake #3Count #IndieCut #FantasyBooker #Top5 #LeadStory #WarriorWrestling2022-02-1114 min
Catch Hook & ShootThe Indie Cut w/ Charlie G.: Warrior Wrestling 18 PredictionsCharlie G. gives his predictions for Warrior Wrestling 18! Listen to all the action from the Bendix Arena in South Bend IN this Saturday at 6:30 PM CST LIVE & FREE on Podbean https://www.podbean.com/lsw/Jk0F2gI3G
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#CHS #CatchHookShoot #WWE #ROH #NJPW #Impact #MLW #AEW #NXT #NXTUK #NWA #Raw #Smackdown #Fusion #Dynamite #Powerrr #indiewrestling #MatchoftheWeek #WeeklyHotTake #3Count #IndieCut #FantasyBooker #Top5 #LeadStory #WarriorWrestling2022-01-2104 min
Catch Hook & ShootEpisode 168: Warrior Wrestling 17 Preview!Breaking down the card for Warrior Wrestling 17 with Warrior CEO Steve Tortorello & Charlie G gives his predictions on a special edition of The Indie Cut! Get your tix at warriorwrestling.net, watch on Fite TV or listent to Tom & Charlie g on the call LIVE & FREE only on Podbean! https://www.podbean.com/lsw/Jk0F2gI3G?lsid=zYaYRF85TV2
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#CHS #CatchHookShoot #WWE #ROH #NJPW #Impact #MLW #AEW #NXT #NXTUK #NWA #Raw #Smackdown #Fusion #Dynamite #Powerrr #indiewrestling #MatchoftheWeek #WeeklyHotTake #3Count #IndieCut #FantasyBooker #Top5 #L...2021-12-1038 min
Inspire, Inform & Connect: Stories for you by INSEAD Women in BusinessInvesting in Women - Seed investor Charlie O'DonnellCharlie O’Donnell was one of our panelists in March 2020 just days before New York City went into lock down. The topic of the IWiB's annual event was "Investing in Women." In 2021 we are all virtual... still. Charlie sat down with us to discuss how the pandemic has affected seed investing and what, if anything has changed for female founders and how women founders are different from their male counterparts. Charlie O'Donnell is the sole Partner and Founder at Brooklyn Bridge Ventures. The fund makes seed and pre-seed investments and was the first venture firm located in Bro...2021-08-1139 min
Combat Chat PodcastEp 167 - Quandamooka cup's origin story and it's AmbassadorsSandy Heilig is the founder of Quanmooka cup and Supajai Gym on Stradbroke island. She is a advocate for talking about mental health issues and the increasing rates of suicides in her area. The Quandamooka non profit organisation has now expanded their message across the nation and also internationally with notable athletes such as Charlie Bubb and Benny Mahoney as their Ambassadors to spread the awareness of there noble mission of "you are worth fighting for" .You can make donations by msging them on facebook:https://www.facebook.com/Quandamooka-Cup-Suicide-Prevention-Indigenous-Corporation-726613114140574Follow Quandamooka Cup, S...2021-07-041h 31
The Schlep to City HallDelayed Choice Voting: Jersey Boys EditionIt's over... or is it? Eric Adams has a big lead and Andrew Yang has conceded, but is there still a shot for Maya or Kathryn? We cover what happened and some of the ideas on why in what *might* be our last episode, but we'll see!2021-06-2541 minThe Schlep to City HallDaddy Problems: First Debate Recap and Garcia's Most Important EndorsementCan we do this in person next time? Errol + eight Zoom show probably didn't change the game, but in a race that is getting tighter, every plus and minus counts. The biggest gamechanger of the week, however, goes to Kathryn Garcia for her NY Times endorsement--but that wasn't the only one she got.2021-05-1550 minThe Schlep to City HallEMERGENCY POD: There's Always a WeinerA woman who worked as an unpaid intern for Scott Stringer two decades ago has publicly accused the city comptroller and mayoral candidate of sexual abuse and harassment, including repeated acts of unwanted kissing and touching. All three major female Democratic candidates for mayor have called on Scott Stringer, who has denied the allegation, to drop out of the primary contest.2021-04-3038 min
More Than a FallbackCharlie O'Donnell: More than a VCCharlie O'Donnell is more than a venture capitalist. He's deeply committed to all things NYC, always on the lookout for innovative ways to help the city he loves. Lately, he's working on a podcast designed to help fellow voters learn about the NYC mayoral candidates. Tune in this episode of "More Than a Fallback" to hear about Charlie's superpowers and the way he's leveraged them in business, and beyond.
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Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/morethanafallback/message2021-04-2725 minThe Schlep to City HallThe Polls Finally Move and Sal Albanese Keeps on RunningThis will be the first of our weekly news updates. We had a flip flop in the #2 and #3 spots in the polls, so we covered who's up and who's down. Charlie also spoke with long time NYC politician Sal Albanese about running for Mayor and how he defied the odds across his life and career.2021-04-251h 11The Schlep to City HallHow Far has the Blue Hat Been Tossed in the Race?: Assessing Andrew YangAndrew Yang might be at 25% or he might be at 16% and falling. The next poll will determine a lot about where we think he is in this race--but despite his frontrunner status, has the Yang campaign actually underperformed? We'll talk about his confounding quest to run the city and what to make of his message.2021-04-1644 minThe Schlep to City HallThe Good, the Bad and the Borough President: What to Make of Eric AdamsIn 1999, Eric Adams was self-identifying as a “conservative” Republican. Today, he's running for the Democratic nomination for Mayor as a tough on crime, tough on meat centrist with a penchant for attention-grabbing off-the-cuff remarks. He's currently second in the polls, but what should voters make of the Borough President who vows to pack his own heat if elected and dismiss his security detail?2021-03-2652 minThe Schlep to City HallWelcome to the Machine: What it's really like working in NYC governmentWe asked former Press Secretaries Eric Phillips and Julie Wood, as well as Youssef Kalad, former Program Director of NYCx, the emerging technology & innovation program within the Mayor's Office of the Chief Technology Officer, what it's actually like working within city government. What they shared was a deep sense of pride in the work and an enlightening admission of just how big the operation feels, how much good it can do, and how it doesn't always work as planned.2021-03-121h 00
Just Go Grind#281: Charlie O'Donnell, Founder and General Partner of Brooklyn Bridge Ventures, Managing $30M Across Three Funds, on His Two Decades of Experience in the New York Tech Startup Scene, Deal Sourcing, Startup Ecosystems, and the Democratization of Tech Charlie O'Donnell is the sole Partner and Founder at Brooklyn Bridge Ventures. The fund makes seed and pre-seed investments and was the first venture firm located in Brooklyn--where he was born and raised. Brooklyn Bridge invested in the first rounds of The Wing, Canary, Hungryroot, Ample Hills, Clubhouse, Imagen, and goTenna among others. Charlie has a reputation for being early to identifying important companies. Nick Bilton identifies him as an influence on early Twitter investors in his book, Hatching Twitter. Dennis Crowley credits him as having helped kick off the first funding of Four...2021-03-1142 minThe Schlep to City HallFinally... The UBI Candidate Joins Us on the SchlepCarlos Menchaca represents New York City Council District 38, which includes Sunset Park, Red Hook, Greenwood Heights, and portions of Borough Park, Dyker Heights and Windsor Terrace. He is New York State's first Mexican-American elected official and Brooklyn's first openly gay office holder. He's also a supporter of Universal Basic Income and gained prominence around his opposition to the Industry City expansion.2021-03-0848 minThe Schlep to City HallKathryn Garcia is thirty minutes away. She'll be there in ten.Kathryn Garcia has been called a lot of things over the past few years--Shadow Mayor, Crisis Expert. She's the closest thing NYC government has to Pulp Fiction's Winston Wolf--a fast, efficient thinker who shows up when things are messy and provides a solution. She got our attention and has a lot of ideas that come off as, dare we say, exceedingly practical.2021-03-0146 minThe Schlep to City HallDianne Morales is Definitely Not Ray'sThe New York Daily News described her as one of the most progressive candidates in the race. Her goal is to become the city's first Afro-Latina mayor, and its first female mayor. Her campaign-announced priorities include reforming the New York City Housing Authority, desegregating city schools, promoting equitable and affordable mass transit, creating green jobs, building affordable housing, a guaranteed minimum income, rent cancellation, cutting the New York Police Department budget, an elected police oversight body, and reforming the police. You could say that she's the opposite of the Wall Street candidate, which makes her favorite pizza place a bit...2021-02-2651 minThe Schlep to City HallWall Street's Famous Original Ray McGuireRay McGuire is a big guy with a big personality. He grew up poor and made it big on Wall Street. He's even the dad of an NBA Point Guard. What more could he want? Well, he wants to be Mayor and thinks he has the deal-making skills to revive NYC's economy. Can he do it?2021-02-2252 minThe Schlep to City HallMoney Never Sleeps: A Lesson on the NYC BudgetMaria Doulis has worked for 15 years at the Citizen's Budget Committee--a non-partisan, non-profit think tank dedicated to making sure NYC's finances are in check. In it, we get not only a lesson on the city's $88 billion budget but also a very important National League East prediction and our first Queens pizza rec. #lfgm2021-02-1945 minThe Schlep to City HallFight Night at the Garden - Ringside with Maya WileyMaya Wiley is a lawyer, professor, and civil rights activist. She served as the board chair of the NYC Civilian Complaint Review Board (CCRB) and served as counsel to Bill de Blasio. She was the senior vice president for Social Justice at The New School and is taking her policy fights to the campaign trail. She's focused on an inclusive message about an equitable New York City, and is trying to convince New Yorkers that an advocate's perspective can make the city operate better for all.2021-02-1545 minThe Schlep to City HallI Heard Shaun Donovan was Obama's Roommate in Dormandie CourtShaun Donovan was HUD Secretary and Director of OMB for the Obama Administration and don't you forget it. He's running on a platform of big prior experience and the kind of national connections that could help a city in need of a federal lifeline--but he isn't super well known to the NYC voter community, despite also working in the Bloomberg Administration. How will that experience play to the NYC crowd and can he break through in a crowded field? Join us in getting to know him in our first candidate interview.2021-02-1150 minThe Schlep to City HallThe Intro SchlepisodeHosts Lillian Ruiz and Charlie O'Donnell talk about where they're starting with this race for NYC Mayor and give an early take on the state of the race. They also talk a little bit about what some of the most important issues are and how NYC voters might be thinking about their candidates.2021-02-0848 minThe Schlep to City HallComing Soon to a Zoom Candidate Forum Near You!Subscribe and join us for continuing coverage of the 2021 New York City Mayoral Elections, information on NYC's new ranked-choice voting, candidate interviews, voter opinions, the budget crisis, how the city works and so much more!2021-02-0402 min
Forward Thinking Investors011 - Charlie O'Donnell, Founder and Partner at Brooklyn Bridge VenturesAbout Charlie O'donnell (From BBV Website)Charlie O'Donnell is the sole Partner and Founder at Brooklyn Bridge Ventures. The fund makes seed and pre-seed investments and was the first venture firm located in Brooklyn--where he was born and raised. Brooklyn Bridge invested in the first rounds of The Wing, Canary, Hungryroot, Ample Hills, Clubhouse, Imagen, and goTenna among others.Charlie has a reputation for being early to identifying important companies. Nick Bilton identifies him as an influence on early Twitter investors in his book, Hatching Twitter. Dennis Crowley credits him as having helped kick off the firs...2021-01-1839 min
Forward Thinking Investors011 - Charlie O'Donnell, Founder and Partner at Brooklyn Bridge VenturesAbout Charlie O'donnell (From BBV Website)Charlie O'Donnell is the sole Partner and Founder at Brooklyn Bridge Ventures. The fund makes seed and pre-seed investments and was the first venture firm located in Brooklyn--where he was born and raised. Brooklyn Bridge invested in the first rounds of The Wing, Canary, Hungryroot, Ample Hills, Clubhouse, Imagen, and goTenna among others.Charlie has a reputation for being early to identifying important companies. Nick Bilton identifies him as an influence on early Twitter investors in his book, Hatching Twitter. Dennis Crowley credits him as having helped kick off the firs...2021-01-1839 min
Startup Garage (Powered By Microsoft For Startups)#28 Raising Money As VCs Ft. Charlie O'Donnell, Brooklyn Bridge VenturesOur guest for this episode is Charlie O'Donnell. Charlie is the sole Partner and Founder at Brooklyn Bridge Ventures. The fund makes seed and pre-seed investments and was the first venture firm located in Brooklyn - where Charlie was born and raised. Brooklyn Bridge invested in the first rounds of The Wing, Canary, Hungryroot, Ample Hills, Clubhouse, Imagen, and goTenna among others. Charlie has a reputation for picking out great companies really early on, as he did with Twitter and Foursquare. He is one of only a dozen individuals to be named to Business Insider's 100 Most Influential People in NY...2021-01-1543 min
The Ascent Podcast - LaaS: Leadership as a ServiceEp. 4 - Charlie O'Donnell, Founder & General Partner @ Brooklyn Bridge VenturesHost: Andrew Tarvin, Founder & CEO @ Humor That Works
Guest: Charlie O'Donnell, Founder & General Partner @ Brooklyn Bridge Ventures
Presented by: The Ascent Conference2020-12-1859 min
The Entre ShowEp 13: Investor Panel featuring Charlie O'Donnell from Brooklyn Bridge Ventures, Danny Brown from MaC Venture Capital, Gyan Kapur from Bayes Ventures, Megan Ananian from SeedinvestCharlie O'Donnell, Founder & General Partner of Brooklyn Bridge VenturesCharlie O'Donnell has been an active member of the NYC startup community for over 15 years, with a reputation of being the most accessible early stage investor in New York. After being hired as the first analyst at Union Square Ventures and helping to open First Round Capital's first NYC office, he founded Brooklyn Bridge Ventures in 2012.Brooklyn Bridge Ventures has made over 60 investments since it was founded, making it one of the most active funds investing in pre-seed and seed rounds in the city. It often...2020-12-101h 21
Forward Thinking Founders462 - Charlie O'Donnell, Founder and Partner at Brooklyn Bridge VenturesIn this episode of Forward Thinking Investors, we have Charlie O'donnell, Founder and Partner at Brooklyn Bridge Ventures. The episode was taped live on FTFM in Forward Thinking City Studios.About Charlie O'donnell (From BBV Website)Charlie O'Donnell is the sole Partner and Founder at Brooklyn Bridge Ventures. The fund makes seed and pre-seed investments and was the first venture firm located in Brooklyn--where he was born and raised. Brooklyn Bridge invested in the first rounds of The Wing, Canary, Hungryroot, Ample Hills, Clubhouse, Imagen, and goTenna among others.Charlie has a reputation for be...2020-12-0539 min
The New York StartupCharlie O'Donnell | Sole GP @ Brooklyn Bridge Ventures | Lessons from 20 Years in VCCharlie O'Donnell is the sole partner and founder of Brooklyn Bridge Ventures, a very well known VC and the first in Brooklyn, which invests in New York based startups at the seed and pre-seed rounds (first $750k). With nearly twenty years of experience in the industry (Union Square Ventures, First Round Capital, and the GM pension fund), Charlie shares key insights around startup investing.
-"Portfolio Thinker" vs. individual deal focus
-Why "great team" is thrown around too much
-Is diligence a waste of time?
-The problem with angel investing
2020-11-0829 min
Catch Hook & ShootEpisode 116: Preview & Predictions for Payback!Preview & predictions for WWE Payback, The Indie Cut w/ Charlie G, Match of the Week, Fan of the Week, 3 Count, Fantasy Booker, Weekly Hot Take PLUS all the news & rumors from this week in pro wrestling!
#CHS #catchhookshoot #WWE #ROH #NJPW #Impact #MLW #AEW #NXT #NXTUK #NWA #Raw #Smackdown #Fusion #Dynamite #Powerrr #indiewrestling #MatchoftheWeek #WeeklyHotTake #3Count #IndieCut #FantasyBooker #FanoftheWeek2020-08-301h 07
Combat Chat PodcastEp 131 - Talking with "The Smiling Assassin" Charlie Bubb about combat sport conquest and Quandamooka cupThis episode the combat crew catch up with WBC Muaythai's top 3 light heavyweight in the world, Charlie "The smiling Assassin" Bubb of Razor Muaythai in NSW. We talk to him about his first Muaythai experience being a ring setup in a motorbike shops carpark to now being world ranked beating most of Australia's best across multiple weight classes. On the subject of weight, Charlie give us his thoughts why he has gone up in weight the last few years and still has a great work rate. He also talks about a great initiative he is an ambassador for: The...2020-08-3051 min
Catch Hook & ShootEpisode 115: Preview & predictions for SummerSlam & an interview with the Mob Wife!A brand new interview with Ashlee "Mob Wife" Gambino, preview & predictions for SummerSlam, The Indie Cut w/ Charlie G, Match of the Week, Fan of the Week, 3 Count, Fantasy Booker, Weekly Hot Take PLUS all the news & rumors from this week in pro wrestling!
#CHS #catchhookshoot #WWE #ROH #NJPW #Impact #MLW #AEW #NXT #NXTUK #NWA #Raw #Smackdown #Fusion #Dynamite #Powerrr #indiewrestling #MatchoftheWeek #WeeklyHotTake #3Count #IndieCut #FantasyBooker #FanoftheWeek2020-08-231h 26
Catch Hook & ShootEpisode 114: NXT Takeover XXX PreviewPreview & predictions for NXT Takeover XXX, The Indie Cut w/ Charlie G, Match of the Week, Fan of the Week, 3 Count, Fantasy Booker, Weekly Hot Take PLUS all the news & rumors from this week in pro wrestling!
#CHS #catchhookshoot #WWE #ROH #NJPW #Impact #MLW #AEW #NXT #NXTUK #NWA #Raw #Smackdown #Fusion #Dynamite #Powerrr #indiewrestling #MatchoftheWeek #WeeklyHotTake #3Count #IndieCut #FantasyBooker #FanoftheWeek2020-08-171h 23
Catch Hook & ShootEpisode 113: Preview of Warrior Wrestling Friday Night Lights!Running down the card of Warrior Wrestling Friday Night Lights, The Indie Cut w/ Charlie G, Match of the Week, Fan of the Week, 3 Count, Fantasy Booker, Weekly Hot Take PLUS all the news & rumors from this week in pro wrestling!
#CHS #catchhookshoot #WWE #ROH #NJPW #Impact #MLW #AEW #NXT #NXTUK #NWA #Raw #Smackdown #Fusion #Dynamite #Powerrr #indiewrestling #MatchoftheWeek #WeeklyHotTake #3Count #IndieCut #FantasyBooker #FanoftheWeek #WarriorWrestling2020-08-021h 08
Catch Hook & ShootEpisode 112: An interview with Warrior Wrestling CEO Steve TortorelloWarrior Wrestling CEO Steve Tortorello talks all things Friday Night Lights...What in the world is a Spartan Stadium Stampede Scramble??? The Indie Cut w/ Charlie G., Match of the Week, 3 Count, Fan of the Week, Fantasy Booker, Weekly hot take PLUS all the news & rumors from this week in pro wrestling!!!
#CHS #catchhookshoot #WWE #ROH #NJPW #Impact #MLW #AEW #NXT #NXTUK #NWA #Raw #Smackdown #Fusion #Dynamite #Powerrr #indiewrestling #MatchoftheWeek #WeeklyHotTake #3Count #IndieCut #FantasyBooker #FanoftheWeek2020-07-261h 46
Catch Hook & ShootEpisode 111: The Horror Show & a week filled with returns!Preview & predictions for the Horror Show at Extreme Rules, results from Fight For the Fallen & Slammiversary, The Indie Cut w/ Charlie G, Match of the Week, Fan of the Week, 3 Count, Fantasy Booker, Weekly Hot Take PLUS all the news & rumors from this week in pro wrestling!
#CHS #catchhookshoot #WWE #ROH #NJPW #Impact #MLW #AEW #NXT #NXTUK #NWA #Raw #Smackdown #Fusion #Dynamite #Powerrr #indiewrestling #MatchoftheWeek #WeeklyHotTake #3Count #IndieCut #FantasyBooker #FanoftheWeek2020-07-191h 05
Catch Hook & ShootEpisode 110: Night 2 of Fyter Fest & Great American Bash!Results from Night 2 of AEW Fyter Fest & NXT Great American Bash, New Japan is back & The Bullet Club is in charge, The Indie Cut w/ Charlie G., Match of the Week, 3 Count, Fan of the Week, Fantasy Booker, Weekly Hot Take, PLUS all the news & rumors from this week in pro wrestling !!!
#CHS #catchhookshoot #WWE #ROH #NJPW #Impact #MLW #AEW #NXT #NXTUK #NWA #Raw #Smackdown #Fusion #Dynamite #Powerrr #indiewrestling #MatchoftheWeek #WeeklyHotTake #3Count #IndieCut #FantasyBooker #FanoftheWeek2020-07-131h 09
Catch Hook & ShootEpisode 109: Preview & Predictions for night 2 of Fyter Fest & Great American Bash!Results from night 1 of Fyter Fest & Great American Bash & previews & predictions for night 2, The Indie Cut w/ Charlie G.; Match of the Week, 3 Count, Fan of the Week, Fantasy Booker, Weekly Hot Take PLUS all the news & rumors from this week in pro wrestling!!!
#CHS #catchhookshoot #WWE #ROH #NJPW #Impact #MLW #AEW #NXT #NXTUK #NWA #Raw #Smackdown #Fusion #Dynamite #Powerrr #indiewrestling #MatchoftheWeek #WeeklyHotTake #3Count #IndieCut #FantasyBooker #FanoftheWeek2020-07-061h 12
Catch Hook & ShootEpisode 107: The Dead Man retires & #SpeakingOut against predators in wrestlingThe Last Ride of The Undertaker, the #SpeakingOut movement against predators in the wrestling business, The Indie Cut w/ Charlie G, Match of the Week, Fan of the Week, 3 Count, Weekly Hot Take, Fantasy Booker PLUS all the news & rumors from this week in pro wrestling!
#CHS #catchhookshoot #WWE #ROH #NJPW #Impact #MLW #AEW #NXT #NXTUK #NWA #Raw #Smackdown #Fusion #Dynamite #Powerrr #indiewrestling #MatchoftheWeek #WeeklyHotTake #3Count #IndieCut #FantasyBooker #FanoftheWeek2020-06-221h 16
Catch Hook & ShootEpisode 106: Will Edge & Orton have the "Greatest Wrestling Match Ever"???Preview & predictions for WWE Backlash, The Indie Cut w/ Charlie G., Fan of the Week, Match of the Week, 3 Count, Fantasy Booker, Weekly Hot Take, PLUS all the news & rumors from this week in pro wrestling!!!
#CHS #catchhookshoot #WWE #ROH #NJPW #Impact #MLW #AEW #NXT #NXTUK #NWA #Raw #Smackdown #Fusion #Dynamite #Powerrr #indiewrestling #MatchoftheWeek #WeeklyHotTake #3Count #IndieCut #FantasyBooker #FanoftheWeek2020-06-141h 08
Catch Hook & ShootEpisode 105: NXT In Your House & an interview with the first ever Fan of the Week!Preview & predictions for NXT Takeover: In Your House; an interview with the Fan of the Week, Amy (@PhoenixAEW); The Indie Cut w/ Charlie G.; Match of the Week, 3 Count; Fantasy Booker; Weekly Hot Take PLUS all the news & rumors from this week in pro wrestling!
#CHS #catchhookshoot #WWE #ROH #NJPW #Impact #MLW #AEW #NXT #NXTUK #NWA #Raw #Smackdown #Fusion #Dynamite #Powerrr #indiewrestling #MatchoftheWeek #WeeklyHotTake #3Count #IndieCut #FantasyBooker #FanoftheWeek2020-06-071h 25
Catch Hook & ShootEpisode 104: FTR, Brian Cage & 100 yards of suplexes!A week filled with debuts new champions, The Indie Cut w/ Charlie G., Match of the Week, 3 Count, Fantasy Booker, Weekly Hot Take PLUS all the news & rumors from this week in pro wrestling!!!
#CHS #catchhookshoot #WWE #ROH #NJPW #Impact #MLW #AEW #NXT #NXTUK #NWA #Raw #Smackdown #Fusion #Dynamite #Powerrr #indiewrestling #MatchoftheWeek #WeeklyHotTake #3Count #IndieCut #FantasyBooker2020-06-011h 06
Catch Hook & ShootEpisode 103: Preview & predictions for Double or Nothing!Preview of AEW Double or Nothing, remembering the terrible losses the wrestling world suffered this week, The Indie Cut w/ Charlie G., Match of the Week, 3 Count, Fantasy Booker, Weekly Hot Take PLUS all the news & rumors from this week in pro wrestling!!!
#CHS #catchhookshoot #WWE #ROH #NJPW #Impact #MLW #AEW #NXT #NXTUK #NWA #Raw #Smackdown #Fusion #Dynamite #Powerrr #indiewrestling #MatchoftheWeek #TrolloftheWeek #WeeklyHotTake #3Count #IndieCut #FantasyBooker2020-05-231h 17
Catch Hook & ShootEpisode 102: The Man becomes The Mom!Becky Lynch's announcement, The Indie Cut w/ Charlie G., Match of the Week, Troll of the Week, Weekly Hot Take, Fantasy Booker, 3 Count, PLUS all the news & rumors from this week in pro wrestling!!!2020-05-1854 min
Catch Hook & ShootEpisode 101: Money in the Bank Preview & PredictionsPreview of WWE Money in the Bank, The Indie Cut w/ Charlie G PLUS Match of the Week, Troll of the Week, Fantasy Booker, 3 Count & all the news & rumors from this week in pro wrestling!!!2020-05-101h 01
Catch Hook & ShootEpisode 100!!!: Looking back at the last 2 years of CHS & a brand new interview with Trap Ganbino!A new interview with Trap "The Don" Gambino, looking back at some of my biggest interviews over the last 100 episodes, PLUS The Indie Cut w/ Charlie G., Match of the Week, 3 Count, & all the news & rumors from this week in pro wrestling!
#CHS #catchhookshoot #WWE #ROH #NJPW #Impact #MLW #AEW #NXT #NXTUK #NWA #Raw #Smackdown #Fusion #Dynamite #Powerrr #indiewrestling #MatchoftheWeek #TrolloftheWeek #WeeklyHotTake #3Count #IndieCut #FantasyBooker #TrapGambino #MMA2020-05-041h 54
Catch Hook & ShootEpisode 99: Maverick not quite done yet & the end is nigh! according to the Troll of the Week!Updated standings in NXT & AEW championship tournaments PLUS The Indie Cut w/ Charlie G., Match of the Week, Troll of the Week, 3 Count, Fantasy Booker, Weekly Hot Take & all the news & rumors from this week in pro wrestling!2020-04-2750 min
Catch Hook & ShootEpisode 98: MASSIVE cuts by WWE & an Interview with Ashley Rose Nova!Breaking down the huge cuts made by WWE, my interview with The Empress Ashley Rose Nova, the Indie Cut w/ Charlie G, 3 Count, Troll of the Week, Fantasy Booker PLUS all the news & rumors from this week in pro wrestling2020-04-201h 13
Catch Hook & ShootEpisode 97: Wrestlemania aftermath & an interview with Warrior Wrestling promoter Steve TortorelloWrestlemania fallout PLUS a new interview with Warrior Wrestling promoter Steve Tortorello, The Indie Cut w/ Charlie G., Match of the Week, Weekly Hot Take, 3 Count, Fantasy Booker, and all the news & rumors from this week in pro wrestling!2020-04-131h 18
Catch Hook & ShootEpisode 96: WRESTLEMANIA!!!Preview & predictions for the most unique Wrestlemania of all time, Charlie G breaks down what should have been the biggest weekend of the year in indie wrestling PLUS my Top 10 lists of the greatest Wrestlemania Matches, Moments & Superstars!2020-04-041h 11
Catch Hook & ShootEpisode 95: What will Wrestlemania look like???Multiple superstars not at Wrestlemania tapings PLUS The Indie Cut w/ Charlie G, Match of the Week, Troll of the Week, 3 Count, Weekly Hot Take, Fantasy Booker & all the news & rumors from this week in pro wrestling!2020-03-2944 min
DonnellFanboy! Blame it on infatuation with rising fame. In episode #017, Donnell shares his starstruck-worthy moments with Kevin Hart, Michael Jordan, Usher, Prince and Oprah friend, Gayle King; and also tells the story of when him and Charlie Murphy met Barack Obama. The Donnell Rawlings Show is raw, it’s uncut and it’s real. A joke could be too soon, but it's never too soon for a funny conversation. For all the essential personnel helping fight the RONA, the Donnell Rawlings Show is extending saving $10 when you order the Black Ash Candle. It fights Twerk Wind and probably outlast your quarantine! Use...2020-03-281h 00
Catch Hook & ShootEpisode 94: The Troll Among Men & The Empty Arena Era begins!!!Pro wrestling in the age of social distancing PLUS The Indie Cut w/ Charlie G., Match of the Week, Troll of the Week, 3 Count, Fantasy Booker, Weekly Hot Take & all the news & rumors from a crazy week in pro wrestling!2020-03-2352 min
Catch Hook & ShootEpisode 93: Wrestling without an audience???News & rumors from one of the craziest weeks ever in pro wrestling PLUS Match of the Week, Troll of the Week, The Indie Cut w/ Charlie G., 3 Count, Weekly Hot Take, & Fantasy Booker2020-03-161h 05
Catch Hook & ShootEpisode 92: Preview & Predictions for WWE Elimination Chamber!Preview & Predictions for the Elimination Chamber PPV; The Indie Cut w/ Charlie G.; Match of the Week; Troll of the Week; Weekly Hot Take; Fantasy Booker; 3 Count PLUS all the news & rumors from this week in pro wrestling!!!2020-03-081h 06
Catch Hook & ShootEpisode 91: Revolution & Supershowdown Results & Fallout!Results from AEW Revolution & WWE Super Showdown, the Indie Cut w/ Charlie G., Match of the Week, Weekly Hot Take, Fantasy Booker, 3 Count PLUS all the news & rumors from this week in pro wrestling!2020-03-0148 min
Catch Hook & ShootEpisode 90: WWE Super Showdown & AEW Revolution Previews!Previews of WWE Super Showdown & AEW Revolution, The Indie Cut with Charlie G., Match of the Week, Troll of the Week, Weekly Hot Take, The 3 Count, Fantasy Booker, Weekly Hot Take PLUS all the news & rumors from this week in pro wrestling!!!2020-02-2448 min
Catch Hook & ShootEpisode 89: Takeover Portland Preview & Interviews with WARHORSE & Brian Pillman Jr.Preview & Predictions for NXT Takeover Portland & Interviews with WARHORSE & Brian Pillman Jr. from Warrior Wrestling 8 PLUS The Indie Cut w/ Charlie G., Match of the Week, Troll of the Week, The 3 Count, Weekly Hot Take, Fantasy Booker & all the news & rumors from this week in pro wrestling!2020-02-1658 min
Martinis and Your Money PodcastAngel Investing with Charlie O’DonnellAt the end of every show, I ask for your suggestions on show topics and I love them, so keep them coming. Today’s show is a direct answer to podcast listener Erin’s request. She emailed me and said, “Going off of your episode on entrepreneurship, which broached the topic of angel investing, I would love to hear a show talking about the due diligence process and how more women can get their feet wet on the active investing side of things!” The Financial Gym wouldn’t exist without Angel Investing, so I was excited to tackle this...2019-12-201h 14
Combat Chat PodcastEp 96 - Preview of Rebellion XXIII, Muaythai Grand Prix Perth, plus Boxing and Juijitsu newsThis Episode the fellas get into previewing two big Aussie Muaythai card on this Saturday, Rebellion (Vic) and Muaythai Grand Prix (WA). Also in our WTF section we cover loads of boxing and Jiujitsu news.Time Stamp:(30s-21min) WTF/What The Fight: Deontay Wilder's god hand, Mundine vs JWP gets a venue change, Mahoney and Tu'ua boxing on the undercard, Craig jones and Levi jones-leary takes wins in jiujitsu, Erberth santos is a douche.(21min-1hr2min)Recaps/Previews: One: edge of Greatness, Brown pinas vs Liam Nolan, Petchmorakot vs Charlie Peters, Nong-O v...2019-11-261h 02
Movers and Shakers with April WachtelCharlie O'Donnell on misconceptions about angel investment versus VC, reasons to avoid raising money from friends and family, why raising small amounts of capital is as difficult as raising large amounts, and so much moreCharlie O’Donnell has been an active member of the NY startup community for over 15 years, with a reputation of being the most accessible early stage investor in New York. His fund, Brooklyn Bridge Ventures has made over 60 investments since it was founded, often leading or co-leading investments in a wide variety of startups including The Wing, Petal, Clubhouse, Hungryroot, and Ample Hills Creamery, among others. In today's podcast we discuss: Misconceptions about angel investment versus VC. Reasons to avoid raising money from friends and family. Why raising small amounts of capital is as difficult as ra...2019-10-011h 03
Cold Pressed TruthSol-ti Founder Ryne O'Donnell - Cold Pressed Truth Podcast #6Ryne O'Donnell has grown his organic beverage brand, Sol-ti to thousands of stores since it's inception in 2014. It wasn't always easy, and Ryne opens up about the struggles.
Ryne has been eating living foods only for several years, and spends most of his time on his organic farm in Costa Rica. A unique individual!
Available on YouTube on the channel Charlie Wettlaufer.
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I Know You Didn't Ask with Megan O'Donnell70 - Denise Richards sues Charlie Sheen for $450k, RHOC’s Shane Simpson fails the bar exam & more w/ Steph G!This week’s ep of Bravo Happy Hour breaks down everything from the RHOBH ladies strutting at Kyle Richard’s fashion show, Brittany Cartwright's new shoe line with ShoeDazzle, and updates from RHONY alum, Cindy Barshop.Tune in every Monday & Thursday to find out what your favorite Bravolebrities are up to off screen! Bravo Happy Hour’s Instagram: @Bravohappyhour Megan’s Instagram: @meo.nyc Check out all the past episode of BHH here! XOXO See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.Connect wi...2019-09-1134 min
The Venture Podcast with Lambros PhotiosHow To Reverse Engineer VC Funding with Charlie O'DonnellHow do you get funding from a VC? One of the best tactics, as I discuss with top NYC VC Charlie O'Donnell, is by reverse engineering it. Here we discuss a solid strategy to give you the best shot.Charlie is one of only a dozen individuals to be named to Business Insider's 100 Most Influential People in New York Tech 5 times or more, with a reputation of being the most accessible early stage investor in New York.Connect with Lambros Photios of Station Five on LinkedIn and Twitter.2019-03-2153 min
The JalapeñoCharlie O'Donnell - Investing EarlyCharlie O’Donnell helps early stage companies establish their footing and build momentum through his investment business, Brooklyn Bridge Ventures. Charlie's Blog: https://www.thisisgoingtobebig.com/ Charlie's investments: http://www.brooklynbridge.vc/investments2019-03-071h 04
The True Philadelphia Podcast with Matt O'DonnellE21: Former Congressman Charlie Dent (R-PA) on Moderates in Washington (Or Lack Thereof), Plus Why Everyone Is Fighting With Everyone ElseCharlie Dent left Congress eight months before his term expired, explaining to some he was "exhausted." The Republican joins me on the podcast to talk about how moderates are dying off in Washington, why it is dangerous to build a party around a person rather than issues, who is on the GOP bench in a post-Trump world, if Democrats ever asked him to switch parties, and why other countries are experiencing the same things as the US: polarizing politics, tribalism and extreme views on immigration. Dent, now a fellow at the University of Pennsylvania, speaks to Matt at his office...2018-10-1800 min
Tech BitesEpisode 141: Get Funded: Pitch #2 with Charlie O'Donnell of Brooklyn Bridge VenturesCalling all food tech start-ups looking for venture funding. On this episode of Tech Bites (@techbiteshrn), two start-up founders pitch Charlie O’Donnell (@CEONYC) of Brooklyn Bridge Ventures and have the opportunity to hear his feedback and possibly get funded. Brooklyn Bridge Ventures (@BBVDOTVC) is the first Brooklyn-based venture capital fund, with $23 million dollars across two funds, investing in NYC-based companies. Matt Lebo, pitches Akua (@LifeAkua), a seaweed focused company that is vertically integrated from farm to kelp jerky snack production. Romy Raad (@romyr001) and Natalie Neumann (@natie.neumann) pitch Metabrew (@themetabrew) a consciously caffeinated superfood beverage. This episode is...2018-06-1453 min
Tech BitesEpisode 135: Get Funded: Pitch Charlie O'Donnell of Brooklyn Bridge VenturesAre you a start-up business looking for venture funding? On this episode of Tech Bites (@techbiteshrn), two start-up founders pitch Charlie O’Donnell (@CEONYC) of Brooklyn Bridge Ventures and have the chance to hear his feedback and get funded. Brooklyn Bridge Ventures (@BBVDOTVC) is the first Brooklyn based venture capital fund, with $23 million dollars across two funds, investing in NYC-based companies. Mark Cooper (@markbluefields) pitches Bluefields.co, his idea for the first seaweed commons exchange to suitably scale global seaweed production. Aaron Feinstein (@thefeinstein) pitches Avocado, his dietary matchmaker that uses AI and predictive analytics to pair people with me...2018-04-1951 min
The Syndicate - Where Angel Investors and Venture Capitalists Talk Early Stage Tech StartupsCharlie O’Donnell of Brooklyn Bridge Ventures on Working with Fred Wilson, Skipping Follow On Funding and Why Pre-Seed is the Best Stage to InvestCharlie O’Donnell has been an active member of the NYC startup community for over a decade. He is the sole Partner and Founder at Brooklyn Bridge Ventures that invested in the first rounds of Canary, The Wing, Ample Hills, Hungryroot, Clubhouse, Petal, and goTenna. Prior to Brooklyn Bridge, Charlie worked at Union Square Ventures and...
The post Charlie O’Donnell of Brooklyn Bridge Ventures on Working with Fred Wilson, Skipping Follow On Funding and Why Pre-Seed is the Best Stage to Invest appeared first on The Syndicate.2018-04-0241 min
Eric Roberts is the ManEpisode 48: Cyclops (2008) & The Human Centipede 3 (Final Sequence) (2015) (/w Charlie Lawton)It's the RETURN of the only 100% medically accurate podcast about Eric Roberts, ERIC ROBERTS IS THE MAN! This time we're joined by actor/writer/director (a human centipede of talent!) Charlie Lawton to discuss the made-for-TV Bulgaria-shot monster movie CYCLOPS (from the director of SHARKTOPUS) before shifting gears slightly to talk about the conclusion of Tim Six's human centipede trilogy, HUMAN CENTIPEDE III (FINAL SEQUENCE). It's a whole lot of awful! All that and the latest Eric Roberts news, so LET'S GET TO IT!
The post Episode 48: Cyclops (2008) & The Human Centipede 3 (Final Sequence) (2015) (/w Charlie Lawton) appeared...2017-05-011h 30
New York Launch Pod: A Podcast Highlighting New Start-Ups, Businesses, and Openings in the New York City AreaEpisode 32: Charlie O’Donnell, Founder and Sole Partner of Brooklyn Bridge VenturesCharlie O’Donnell, Founder and Sole Partner of Brooklyn Bridge Ventures, steps on to the New York Launch Pod to discuss his Venture Capital fund and give a behind the scenes look at the venture capital world. Brooklyn Bridge Ventures invests exclusively in New York City companies with Charlie managing $23 million across two funds, leading or co-leading investments of around $350,000 in companies that have yet to raise $750,000 in capital. Having worked in venture capital since 2001, Charlie knows the space. He has been named to Business Insider’s 100 Most Influential People in NY Tech five times and serv...2017-05-0154 min
New York Launch Pod: A Podcast Highlighting New Start-Ups, Businesses, and Openings in the New York City Area (NY Launch Pod)Episode 32: Charlie O'Donnell, Founder and Sole Partner of Brooklyn Bridge Ventures | The Venture Capital Fund that invests exclusively in New York City startupsCharlie O’Donnell, Founder and Sole Partner of Brooklyn Bridge Ventures, steps on to the New York Launch Pod to discuss his Venture Capital fund and give a behind the scenes look at the venture capital world.
Brooklyn Bridge Ventures invests exclusively in New York City companies with Charlie managing $23 million across two funds, leading or co-leading investments of around $350,000 in companies that have yet to raise $750,000 in capital.
Having worked in venture capital since 2001, Charlie knows the space. He has been named to Business Insider’s 100 Most Influential People in NY Tech five times and serv...2017-05-0154 min
Notes on Doing056: Charlie O’Donnell on the ability to keep goingNotes on Doing's NODcast Episode 056 where Jenna interviews Charlie O'Donnell, the venture capitalist behind Brooklyn Bridge Ventures. Here's what Charlie had to say about starting his own fund, investing in people because of their character, the work and time that goes into making ideas fly, the moments when he didn't realize that things were actually going well, and having a job that he'd still do - even if he had a blank check for life. Notes on Doing is a series of conversations with people who love what they do. notesondoing.com 2017-01-1000 min
Story in a BottleCharlie O'DonnellIn the high risk world of venture capital, investors need to not only be savvy, but also innovative. Charlie O’Donnell stands out in the crowd as one such VC whose process is nothing less than unorthodox. The native New Yorker and sole partner of Brooklyn Bridge Ventures sets his own rules - taking meetings literally anywhere with anyone, resulting in one of the most diverse portfolios (including an incredibly diverse stable of founders) to-date. Over homemade milkshakes from one of his investments, Ample Hills Ice Cream, he talks about how this diversity is important for early stage investors sp...2016-11-021h 23
The Vampire SquidTVS 021 – Venture Capital with Charlie O’Donnell Part IIIn Part II of the Venture Capital Overview with Charlie O’Donnell, we continue our conversation about VC, entrepreneurship, and more! Please see note details below, and hope that you enjoy 🙂
Email: charlie@brooklynbridge.vc
* How did your experience running a startup help you with your VC experience?
* How a 7-year time frame correlates to understanding a cycle and getting good at VC investing.
* Anchor investors and the challenges of raising a first round fund, and then a second round fund.
* How early stage investing is different from later stage investing?
* What are the pro...2016-10-0928 min
The Vampire SquidTVS 020 – Venture Capital with Charlie O’Donnell Part IFor the 20th episode of The Vampire Squid, we had to bring on a very special guest. Please welcome Charlie O’Donnell! Charlie is the founder of Brooklyn Bridge Ventures, the first analyst at Union Square Ventures, writer of one of the most popular VC blogs This is Going to be Big, and I could go on and on. This was one of the most fun and informative interviews that I have conducted and Charlie is extremely funny, insightful, in-depth, and down to earth as he shares his experience and learnings with all of us.
Email: charlie@brooklynbridge.vc2016-10-0235 min
Capital Gains - Capitalism.comVenture Capital Funding with Charlie O’Donnell of Brooklyn Bridge VenturesCharlie O'Donnell is the sole partner and founder at Brooklyn Bridge Ventures. His fund makes seed and pre-seed investments to startups and was the first venture firm located in Brooklyn, the place Charlie was born and raised. Charlie’s got a particular interest in New York City startups and has gotten involved in the first round of funding for many companies to date, including Canary, Orchard Platform, Tinybop, Hungryroot, Clubhouse, Ringly, and goTenna. On this episode Charlie chats about his approach to choosing startups he is interested in investing in, what he looks for, why he thinks a good te...2016-08-1800 min
VentureBeat's What to Think PodcastEpisode 40: Charlie O'Donnell on New York's tech worldThis week we talk to Charlie O'Donnell, the founder and sole partner at Brooklyn Bridge Ventures, the first VC fund based in Brooklyn. He's been making investments in the New York tech world for a decade now, and brings a unique perspective to what makes NYC tick -- and why it's seeing an explosion of tech startups lately.
Plus, we tell you what to think about Yahoo stealing market share from Google, the Apple Watch, and Snapchat's new media channel.2015-02-0627 min
The Full Ratchet (TFR): Venture Capital and Startup Investing Demystified6. Dealflow (Charlie O’Donnell)Charlie O’Donnell joins Nick on The Full Ratchet to discuss dealflow, including: What does the term “dealflow” mean? How do you find great startups? Where are your main sources for dealflow and what is the percentage from each? Where do you tend to find the most startups in which you eventually... To listen more, please visit http://fullratchet.net/podcast-episodes/ for all of our other episodes. Also, follow us on twitter @TheFullRatchet for updates and more information.2014-07-0952 min
The Full Ratchet: VC | Venture Capital | Angel Investors | Startup Investing | Fundraising | Crowdfunding | Pitch | Private Equity | Business Loans6. Dealflow (Charlie O’Donnell)Charlie O’Donnell joins Nick on The Full Ratchet to discuss dealflow, including: What does the term “dealflow” mean? How do you find great startups? Where are your main sources for dealflow and what is the percentage from each? Where do you tend to find the most startups in which you eventually... To listen more, please visit http://fullratchet.net/podcast-episodes/ for all of our other episodes. Also, follow us on twitter @TheFullRatchet for updates and more information.2014-07-0954 min
The Full Ratchet: VC | Venture Capital | Angel Investors | Startup Investing | Fundraising | Crowdfunding | Pitch | Private Equity | Business Loans6. Dealflow (Charlie O’Donnell)Charlie O’Donnell joins Nick on The Full Ratchet to discuss dealflow, including: What does the term “dealflow” mean? How do you find great startups? Where are your main sources for dealflow and what is the percentage from each? Where do you tend to find the most startups in which you eventually... To listen more, please visit http://fullratchet.net/podcast-episodes/ for all of our other episodes. Also, follow us on twitter @TheFullRatchet for updates and more information.2014-07-0954 min