Money Moves with Neil Devani
Money Moves is the podcast about fundraising, investing, and building in the world of venture capital and startups. Hosted by Neil Devani, it's perfect for pre-seed founders, venture capitalists, and anyone interested in raising capital, making smart investments in new technologies, and building great businesses.
Each week, Neil and his guests share stories and practical advice from people who’ve successfully pitched ideas, closed investors, and navigated the acquisition process. From raising hundreds of millions of dollars to delivering 10x+ returns to investors, the achievements of our guests speak for themselves.
Join us on Money Moves to hear about their successes and failures in the world of venture capital investing and startups.
Money Moves with Neil Devani
010 Marty.com on Building/Selling 4 Companies Before Agree.com
In this episode of Money Moves, we dive into the journey of startup success, effective fundraising, and entrepreneurial insights with Marty Ringlein, a seasoned founder, and investor. Marty shares his experiences raising capital, building and scaling companies, and eventually selling them to prominent organizations like Eventbrite and Twitter.
With a unique philosophy on capital efficiency and an impressive investing track record, Marty offers actionable advice for founders, whether they’re just starting out or ready to take their ventures to the next level. He stresses the importance of embracing failure as a path to improvement, building strong relationships in the VC world, and mastering the art of storytelling to effectively pitch ideas.
Marty also shares about his latest venture, Agree.com, where he aims to disrupt traditional e-signature and payment processes by creating a unified platform focused on automating revenue recognition and contract management. Marty explains why this all-in-one approach could be revolutionary for B2B SaaS companies, providing a more holistic view of contract and payment processes and setting the stage for future growth areas like escrow and invoice factoring.
Topics Discussed in This Episode:
- The importance of pitching practice and how to learn from failed pitches
- Understanding and controlling how your startup fits into investor theses
- The vision behind Agree.com and why e-signatures alone are outdated
- Building long-term relationships in the investment world and leveraging them for future growth
- Lessons from past entrepreneurial ventures, including early acquisition opportunities and capital efficiency
Connect with Marty Ringlein, Marty.com and Agree.com:
Marty Ringlein - Agree.com | LinkedIn