Invisible Ink

By: Shubha K. Chakravarthy
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  • Summary

  • Tired of startup fluff?

    Invisible Ink cuts through the hype, bringing you power-packed conversations with investors and founders who've built the companies you admire.

    Forget theory and buzzwords. This podcast is your all-access pass to the real strategies, the tough decisions, and the often unseen struggles that shape successful startups.

    Each episode zooms in on the specifics of what it takes to get funded, demystifying the process and giving you actionable insights you can apply today.

    Join us as we unpack the gritty details the hype machine misses, revealing the truth about what investors look for, the mistakes to avoid, and the actionable steps you can take to make your startup unstoppable.

    Invisible Ink is more than just a podcast – it's your personal mentor in the world of funding. Tune in, level up, and turn your startup dream into a funded reality.

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Episodes
  • Ep 65 - Unlocking Funding With Financial Acumen, With Vicki Knott

    Ep 65 - Unlocking Funding With Financial Acumen, With Vicki Knott
    Jan 19 2025
    In this conversation, Vicki Knott, CEO of Crux OCM, shares her entrepreneurial journey from oil and gas to starting her own company. Vicki describes her background and how she met her co-founder, Roger Shirt, and how they developed the idea for Crux OCM.

    Tune in to listen to her facscinating journey as she shares her thoughts on:
    1. The power of cross-pollinating ideas - origin story of an innovative startup
    2. The difference between working and selling in the same industry - powerful founder lessons
    3. First steps - why accelerators matter in your startup journey
    4. How to select the right accelerator program for your deep-tech startup
    5. Why location matters - and how to make a smart location decision
    6. The surprising power of financial acumen - from fundraising to selling
    7. How to build financial acumen one day, one step at a time
    8. How to navigate the challenges of selling complex software solutions to large, traditional industries.
    9. Valuable do's and don'ts in the journey to financial fluency
    10. How to build confidence and overcome imposter syndrome as a female founder in a male-dominated field.
    and much more!
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    44 mins
  • Ep 64 - Charging Ahead! Unexpected Paths to Market Success, With Kameale C. Terry

    Ep 64 - Charging Ahead! Unexpected Paths to Market Success, With Kameale C. Terry
    Jan 5 2025
    Join us for a fascinating conversation with Kameale C. Terry, Co-founder and CEO of ChargerHelp! In this conversation, Kameale shares her entrepreneurial journey in the electric vehicle (EV) charging sector, detailing her transition from supporting EV drivers to founding her own company focused on enhancing charging reliability. Tune in to find out:
    1. How to transform life circumstances into entrepreneurial opportunity
    2. The single biggest secret to sustainable startup success
    3. How to leverage problem mastery to gain investor credibility
    4. How to play the fundraising game like a chess pro
    5. The oath to financial fluency, why it matters, and how to get it
    6. The ins and outs of raising a priced round
    7. How to find great legal counsel before you have funding
    8. What Henry Ford can teach you about go-to-market success
    9. How to make smart bets when the stakes are high
    10. The last word: how to stay in the game for the long haul
    and much more!
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    1 hr
  • Ep 63 - Made for Medtech: The Essential Fundraising Guide, With Tasneem Dohadwala

    Ep 63 - Made for Medtech: The Essential Fundraising Guide, With Tasneem Dohadwala
    Dec 8 2024
    In this episode, Tasneem Dohadwala, a venture capitalist in early-stage medical device investment, shares her insights on navigating the venture capital landscape and the unique challenges within the medical devices space.

    Check out this information-packed conversation to learn more about:
    1. The categories of med-tech ventures, and how they differ
    2. Why large markets have outsize importance in med-tech relative to other verticals
    3. What factors drive fundability in med-tech, and why it's so challenging to build successful ventures in med-tech
    4. Not all med-tech is made equal - categories within med-tech
    5. How AI will change the game in therapeutics
    6. How to tell if your med-tech startup has what it takes to be funded
    7. How the regulatory and reimbursement pathways make or break your startup's success
    8. How to be a CEO investors want to bet on
    9. What to watch for as a woman founder in med-tech
    and much more!
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    44 mins

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