gp @capacityis 💰 | partner @buildersbackers 📈 | founder 🔀 funder | AMA underestimated founders, inclusive funding, structured exits, bootstrap fast-growth
Chattanooga, TN
Joined May 2012
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Tackling a core issue in venture capital: the heightened risk of capital-inefficient businesses and dependence on multi-stage capital.
(Despite some imposter syndrome, I've been asked to share my take.)
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Ever wondered about the tightrope walk between aggressive growth and business longevity? A quick dive from a venture investor perspective.
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Jonathan Bragdon retweeted
I’m yet to find a capital allocator who doesn’t want this future, they just don’t yet know how to invest in it.
We now need the LP ecosystem to scale with the rising GP ecosystem.
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It's been inspiring to see Lundyn build this, focusing on the customer and solving one problem after another. This won't be the last Forbes article about Laine London. lnkd.in/gkMT-tzA
Um. Yes. Jump in!!
It doesn’t get any better than Hoff & Pepper lnkd.in/gQQuBzWm
Traditional #VC focuses on specific (often static) deal structures, leaving potential gems overlooked. 🧐 Adapting deals over time with founders might unlock mutual wins and reshape portfolio performance.
A geeky case study 👉 #Investing #Startups lnkd.in/gM-mgAcU
🔥 This summer cohort is a phenomenal group! And their "why" makes it obvious that building and backing new ventures is crucial to any community.
(love this graphic) lnkd.in/g2apqSUP
A one-of-a-kind opportunity in a one-of-a-kind city... lnkd.in/g689Yx-4
For those who haven't seen this. Simple, clear, honorable. I support the Mensarius Oath for ethical investing created by @govclab #MensariusOath vcl.to/mensarius
Don't miss the CO.MOBILITY summit next week.
I'm not sure if it's a secret or not, but use "FREEGUEST" at checkout when you register. (Shhh 🤫) lnkd.in/gsRSTPXp
I love #chattanooga, but today I'm excited to be in DC for Revolution's Beyond Silicon Valley Summit with a great group of innovative VCs investing outside typical tech hubs.
(DM me if you are here attending!)
#riseoftherest lnkd.in/gUjspDfC
Amazing metrics for this past weekend's event... 1,300 applicants, nearly 300 participants, 100s of ideas, and $50,000 in awards.
And- immeasurable smiles, laughs, tears, support, and new potential! lnkd.in/g3u9eGjd
Grateful to be part of this small Builders + Backers team doing big and amazing things! (A Fast Company shoutout is also nice) lnkd.in/gMaMPQTF
That 30-minute chat is never enough, Jamie!
So much ahead! lnkd.in/gEhCs58N
Collaborating with @jam_finney on the Innovative Finance Newsletter.
Wandering through the future of finance and the economics of building companies.
2x per month - here's the next one...
blog.innovative.finance
This builds off a previous collaboration with...
The amazing crew at @Innov8Finance team.
Check out this playbook for capital entrepreneurs >>> Innovative.Finance
The team behind the playbook is implementing a lot of these ideas. Follow that journey here >> catalyze.community