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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
021 Mike Annunziata @ Also Capital on Building and Investing in Deep Tech
In this episode of Money Moves, host Neil Devani sits down with Mike, a seasoned investor and entrepreneur, to discuss his journey from institutional investing to launching his own venture firm, Also Capital. Mike shares his early career experiences, starting at the Soros Family Office and later working at the Cornell Endowment, where he gained deep insights into different asset classes and investment strategies. He reflects on the pivotal moments that led him to take the leap into entrepreneurship, co-founding a hard-tech startup, and ultimately transitioning into venture capital to support other deep-tech founders.
The conversation dives into the challenges of raising capital in deep tech, the importance of resilience in fundraising, and how identifying world-class talent is the key to successful investing. Mike provides practical advice on pitching investors, navigating early-stage funding, and building strong founder-investor relationships. Whether you’re an aspiring founder, an investor, or someone interested in the future of deep-tech innovation, this episode offers invaluable insights into the evolving landscape of venture capital and entrepreneurship.
Topics Discussed in the Episode:
- Mike’s transition from institutional investing to entrepreneurship and venture capital
- The challenges of raising capital in deep-tech startups
- Key lessons on pitching investors and building resilience in fundraising
- How to identify and support top-tier engineering talent in hard-tech industries
- The future of deep-tech investing and how Also Capital is shaping the space
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