Technology
Have you ever played with the idea of investing?Are you an entrepreneur searching for an investor?What’s stopping you?Here at Florida Funders, our goal is to scour the state of Florida, searching for the very best early-stage technology companies to find, fund, and help build up. We are dedicated to changing Florida from the “Sunshine State” to the “Startup State,” making this a great place to start and build a business.On today’s podcast, we talk to Alex Sink. Recently, Alex decided to shift her career from politics to helping entrepreneurs bring their fantasies to reality. In this episode, we talk all about her investment journey, what her ideal investment is, and what red flags she watches out for.What will it take for you to get started?Some Questions I Ask: · How did you get involved in investing? (3:32)· What technology or business models do you like that influence your investing habits? (10:56)· What deal size do you look for? (13:46)· How do you look at follow-ons? (17:03)· What do you think of pitch competitions? (21:48)· How involved do you like to get in an investment? (23:33)In This Episode, You Will Learn: · About Alex’s transition into investing and her early-stage strategies. (3:44)· How to figure out what to invest in as a beginner. (11:06)· How Alex chooses what to invest in. (13:54)· How Alex deals with investments falling through. (15:07)· How Alex evaluates whether or not to participate in follow-on investments. (17:05)· What makes & breaks investment presentations. (19:05)· Why more women should become investors. (25:16)More About Florida Funders: WebsiteOur Investment ProcessLinkedIn See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.