How Startup Funding Really Works Today | Hall Martin

Описание: What does startup funding actually look like in today’s market, and how has it changed over the last 25 years?

In this episode of the Executive Connect Podcast, Melissa Aarskaug sits down with Hall Martin, founder and CEO of Ten Capital Network, to break down how angel investing, venture capital, crowdfunding, and micro VC funds really work today.

Hall explains how technology, AI tools, and online platforms have reshaped the way investors evaluate startups, why life sciences and healthcare are dominating deal flow, and what new founders must understand before raising capital. He also shares practical advice on pitching, building investor trust, and why collaboration beats one-way presentations when fundraising.

If you are a founder, investor, or executive curious about where capital is flowing next, this episode delivers real-world clarity.

What You’ll Learn
• How angel investing has evolved over the last 25 years
• The difference between venture capital, micro VC funds, and syndicates
• How AI and technology tools support investor decisions
• Why healthcare and life sciences dominate current deal flow
• What investors really look for in startup teams
• How new founders should approach fundraising
• Why collaboration beats pitching at investors

Episode highlights:
(2:17) Crowdfunding, Micro VCs, and Syndicates Explained
(4:03) How Technology Changed Venture Capital Decisions
(5:01) Why Podcasts Matter for Investor Education
(6:26) Early Wins and 40x Angel Returns
(7:53) How Hall Got Started in Angel Investing
(8:57) Best Advice for First-Time Angel Investors
(10:27) AI, Data, and Investment Decision Making
(12:03) Why Life Sciences Are Exploding
(13:29) The Power of Tech and Healthcare Convergence
(14:32) What New Founders Get Wrong About Fundraising
(16:56) How to Build the Right Startup Team
(18:35) How to Pitch Investors the Smart Way
(19:59) Final Thoughts on Startup Success

Hall launched TEN Capital as the Texas Entrepreneur Networks in 2009. Today, the firm has over 25,000 investors in its network and has helped startups raise over $900M and counting. He is the founder and director of the Texas Open Angel Network, which is a 501(c)(3) non-profit dedicated to the education of angel investors. As a part of that program, he hosts the Investor Connect podcast series.

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