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Triangle Tweener TalksTweener Madness! Logistics Innovation (Deliveri) vs Bulk Marketing Invitations (InviteJet)Welcome back to Triangle Tweener Madness, where 8 startups go head-to-head for a $25K investment from the Triangle Tweener Fund! This week, it’s a battle between a logistics platform built for scrappy e-commerce sellers and a surprising new marketing tool using your calendar.Only one can move on to the next round. Let’s meet the contenders.The Contenders🔹 Deliveri (Jason Brown) – A full-service logistics tech stack for small e-commerce businesses shipping across the U.S., Canada, and Latin America. Deliveri helps brands compare rates, insure shipments, automate duties and taxes, and create...2025-03-2753 min
Triangle Tweener TalksTweener Madness! Meet the Selection Committee: Jason CaplainWelcome to Tweener Madness, the high stakes startup showdown where 8 promising companies go head to head for a $25,000 investment prize from the Triangle Tweener Fund.Each round, 3 members of the selection committee will vote on which startups advance leading up to the finals in early April where one company will take home the top prize.Before the competition kicks off, let's meet the people making the tough calls.Where to Find Jason Caplain:Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jasoncaplain/Bull City Venture Partners: https://www.bcvp.com/About Tweener Madness...2025-02-2826 min
EDGE with Brandon WhiteHow to Raise Venture Capital with Jason Caplain Co-Founder and General Partner of Bull City Venture PartnersJason talks how to raise venture capital and lessons learned from portfolio companies at Bull City Venture Partners.Jason CaplainJason is a General Partner and Co-Founder of Bull City Venture Partners and has been a venture capitalist for over two decades. Prior to co-founding BCVP, Jason co-founded Southern Capitol Ventures. Previously, he was at Red Hat (NYSE:RHT) in their finance group through the successful IPO in 1999. Before joining Red Hat, Jason was at Harrison Hurley and Company, an investment banking and business-consulting firm headquartered in Providence, RI.Jason is...2024-07-1250 min
Private Equity Value Creation PodcastEp.31: Jason Caplain, Bull City Venture Partners | Why Founders Are the Secret Ingredient to Investment SuccessShiv interviews Jason Caplain, Co-Founder and General Partner of Bull City Venture Partners.
In this episode, Jason shares why his firm values founders above an idea or business, and walks listeners through a tried-and-tested approach to assessing entrepreneurs and their teams. Founders will take away Jason’s tips on raising capital and leveraging debt, while investors will learn why BCVP prefers to level up B companies rather than competing for A companies.
The information contained in this podcast is not intended to constitute, and should not be construed as, investment advice.2024-06-2634 min
Private Equity Value Creation PodcastEp.31: Jason Caplain, Bull City Venture Partners | Why Founders Are the Secret Ingredient to Investment SuccessShiv interviews Jason Caplain, Co-Founder and General Partner of Bull City Venture Partners. In this episode, Jason shares why his firm values founders above an idea or business, and walks listeners through a tried-and-tested approach to assessing entrepreneurs and their teams. Founders will take away Jason’s tips on raising capital and leveraging debt, while investors will learn why BCVP prefers to level up B companies rather than competing for A companies. The information contained in this podcast is not intended to constitute, and should not be construed as, investment advice.2024-06-2634 min
Founder SharesThe Best Advice for Founders, from Founders (Compilation)At the end of every Founder Shares episode, host Trevor Schmidt poses the question, “If there's one piece of advice that you would share with somebody who's thinking about starting a company or who's currently running their company, what would that advice be?” In this "Best Of" episode of Founder Shares, that question is answered with a collection of insightful advice from various founders and professionals who have graced the show throughout the season. Covering topics from taking the first step into entrepreneurship as discussed by Philip Freeman, Tina Tang, and Josh Owen, to the n...2024-05-3122 min
Atlanta Startup PodcastThe Founder Factor: Why Bull City Backs People, Not IdeasThis week on the Atlanta Startup Podcast, we welcome Jason Caplain, General Partner at Bull City Venture Partners. This conversation with Jason and William works to unpack the frameworks behind the firm's founder-centric investment strategy and their successes from following this blueprint. We learn how the Bull City team builds conviction in diligence, how they think about balancing off-thesis investment risk, supporting founders across multiple companies, distinctive traits of the most successful founders, and much more about the macro state of early-stage venture today.2024-04-3031 min
In The SoupIs Having an Advisory Board Important for Raising Seed Rounds?In today's episode, hosts Jenn Summe and Melissa Crosby are continuing their conference season theme by talking with investors on the importance of having an advisory board when raising pre-seed and seed rounds—something to keep in mind when making a pitch deck for potential investors.
They are joined by familiar local investors: Abby Phillips from Wolfpack Investor Network and Jason Caplain from Bull City Venture Partners.2024-03-0618 minFounder SharesHunting Outsized Returns with Jason Caplain of Bull City Venture PartnersHave you ever wondered what it takes to navigate the labyrinth of venture capital and emerge as a true industry luminary? Join host Trevor as he takes us into the dynamic world of venture capital with industry titan Jason Caplain, Co-Founder and General Partner of Bull City Venture Partners. With a career spanning over twenty years, Jason's investments have catalyzed the success of renowned companies like Channel Advisor, Wedding Wire, Spiffy, and Spoonflower. Find out as Trevor and Jason embark on a journey through the heart of entrepreneurship and investment, offering insights that promise to reshape your...2024-02-2945 minIn The SoupPortfolio Support & What Happens After an InvestmentOn today's episode, hosts Jenn Summe of Primordial and Melissa Crosby finish their Investors Series with exploring what happens after an investment and what portfolio support for companies look like from their investors.
They are joined by some familiar voices from the local VC community: Jason Caplain from Bull City Venture Partners, Abby Phillips from Wolfpack Investor Network and Lister Delgado from IDEA Fund Partners.2024-01-3119 minIn The SoupInvestors Talk Red Flags & Green LightsOn this week's episode of In The Soup, hosts Jenn Summe of Primordial and Melissa Crosby are stepping away from the world of entrepreneurs to step into the world of investors.
They are joined by Lister Delgado from IDEA Fund Partners, Jason Caplain from Bull City Venture Partners and John Hagy from Carolina Angel Network. The trio discuss some red flags and green lights that investors keep in mind before, during and after an investment process.2024-01-1721 minIn The SoupKnowing the Red Flags and Green Lights to InvestorsOn this week’s episode of “In The Soup,” hosts Jenn Summe of Primordial and her Melissa Crosby discuss the red flags and green lights that investors look for during an investment process. They are joined by Lister Delgado from IDEA Fund Partners, Jason Caplain from Bull City Venture Partners and John Hagy from the Carolina Angel Network.2024-01-1726 min
The Friday NoonerThe more the merrier: Jason Caplain (BCVP) and Michael Jones (Spoonflower) both join inPete is away at Notre Dame for his annual college football trip with his buddies, but the show must go on! Joe holds down the fort alongside guest co-host Jason Caplain (Bull City Venture Partners) and guest Michael Jones (Spoonflower), while Pete even checks in from a bench on ND's campus.
This episode was recorded live on Friday, Oct. 1, 2021.2021-10-0132 min