This week’s episode of Funding & Disrupting presented by Oura Collective digs into the personal story of Jeffrey Silverman, Founder of Laconia Venture Capital Group. Keith Herman interviews Jeffrey, where he shares his background and how he evolved into an investor. He also shares his practical experience, insights, and wisdom about venture capital investing.
The two of them discuss the importance of the technology ecosystem and community. Next, Jeffrey describes his view on the dynamic nature of relationships between investors and founders. Akin to dating, Jeffrey touches on the need for a mutually respectful and beneficial relationship for any partnership to succeed.
Of particular value, Jeffrey touches on the psychology underlying the interactions between investors and founders. He also provides a glimpse into the challenges of closing a transaction.
Before long, Jeffrey ends up at the funding finish line, on behalf of Laconia Venture Capital Group, with Marpipe and its Founder, Dan Pantelo!
Story notes include:
- Meeting David and Geri, Business Partners at New York Angels
- Tech Founders, supporting the next generation of Tech Companies
- Laconia: Types of Guidelines
- Founders Building Business
- Forging Deep Relationships with Founders
- Three Most Common Mistakes Tech Companies Commit
- How Jeffrey got Introduced to Marpipe