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Business & Investing, Venture Capital & Entrepreneurship

Serac Ventures Office Hours, June 15, 2023: Topic — The Role of the CEO

Please join Serac Ventures on June 15, 2023 from 1pm — 2pm CDT during our live office hours as 3-time tech CEO Chris Tsakalakis will be discussing the role of the CEO and how to be an effective leader. We’ll discuss how to set overall direction and strategy for your organization, define culture, how to communicate your vision, motivate others, and how to effectively prioritize your time. … Continue reading Serac Ventures Office Hours, June 15, 2023: Topic — The Role of the CEO

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Fintech

Our Outlook on the Fintech Industry

The fintech industry is one of the most significant sectors of technology. No matter who a person is or what socioeconomic demographic they fall into, at some point in their life they have or will use some tool or service related to fintech. The fintech category includes a plethora of areas such as banking, lending, insurance, credit, investing, payments, currency, and now digital assets. The … Continue reading Our Outlook on the Fintech Industry

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Venture Capital & Entrepreneurship

Words of Advice for Aspiring Fund Managers

I had the opportunity to speak with an aspiring venture capitalist today. He wanted to speak with me for general advice about how to start his own venture capital fund. I enjoy these calls because I like helping people and I’m able to establish a new relationship in the process. In my career I’ve had the opportunity to raise a fund and work behind the … Continue reading Words of Advice for Aspiring Fund Managers

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Finance & Economics, Venture Capital & Entrepreneurship

The Relationship Between Public and Private Markets

The recent sell off in public tech stocks has reverberated across the markets. The imminent threat of rising interest has caused many investors to shift from growth to value-oriented stocks. As a result, several well-known, high-growth technology companies have experienced a double-digit percent drop in their stock price in the last few months. Why are tech stocks selling off at these levels? What impact do … Continue reading The Relationship Between Public and Private Markets

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Venture Capital & Entrepreneurship

The Growing Trend of Venture Capital and Entrepreneurial Ecosystems Outside of the East and West Coast

When you live in a part of the country with a nascent entrepreneurial ecosystem it can be challenging to connect with investors, mentors, and even other entrepreneurs. In smaller markets it often feels like there is less collaboration and/or synergy between participants (investors and entrepreneurs) because individuals on both sides believe they are competing for a limited number of resources. On one hand, many investors … Continue reading The Growing Trend of Venture Capital and Entrepreneurial Ecosystems Outside of the East and West Coast

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Venture Capital & Entrepreneurship

What Happens to VC in an Economic Downturn?

I was recently talking with a close friend of mine about the U.S. economy and he asked me how an economic recession would affect the venture capital industry. He works in the heavy equipment leasing industry and he was telling me that he’s beginning to see some companies postpone capital spending on construction projects because of concerns about the economy. I always enjoy hearing his … Continue reading What Happens to VC in an Economic Downturn?

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Venture Capital & Entrepreneurship

My Thoughts on VC and Entrepreneurship- Podcast Edition

I had the opportunity to be interviewed in a podcast with Erika Lucas, co-founder of StitchCrew, an accelerator in Oklahoma City that works with early stage technology companies. The purpose of the interview was to share insights on how investors think and how entrepreneurs should prepare themselves when raising capital from investors. I want to give a shout out to Erika for the opportunity to … Continue reading My Thoughts on VC and Entrepreneurship- Podcast Edition

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Venture Capital & Entrepreneurship

Book Review: The Startup MixTape

I recently reviewed a new book called The Startup MixTape written by a friend of mine, Elliott Adams. The book provides a comprehensive approach to the methods entrepreneurs use to start and grow successful companies. In my opinion, this book is perfect for anyone who is looking for an all-in-one summary of the steps involved with getting a new company off the ground. The book … Continue reading Book Review: The Startup MixTape

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Venture Capital & Entrepreneurship

Current Environment in VC (brief)

Overall, the VC market is experiencing significant growth. In the last two years, deal value has reached a combined $160 billion value. This number will likely increase as the results for the fourth quarter are not yet included. While valuations have increased across the board, pricing for companies in Series A rounds remains relatively tame compared to later stage funding rounds where median valuations have … Continue reading Current Environment in VC (brief)

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