TECHquila Sunrise

Supply Chain Now

TECHquila Sunrise opens your eyes to the rapidly evolving world of supply chain technology – and how it shapes business. Hosted by Greg White, a successful founder, leader, advisor and investor in supply chain tech companies, each episode reveals how to accelerate success, and grow from startup to industry leader. Join Greg to gain insight from supply chain’s most progressive leaders, investors and intellects. And if you’re looking for a taste of supply chain startup, growth and investment, wake up to TECHquila Sunrise. read less
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You Don't Know Jack! Interview with Supply Chain Tech Investor Jack Freeman of PeakSpan Capital
May 25 2021
You Don't Know Jack! Interview with Supply Chain Tech Investor Jack Freeman of PeakSpan Capital
Startup growth and navigating the investment environment is a complex game. Greg has been there and done it multiple times, and he's realized every, single time it's new. Greg's guest, Jack Freeman and he will share Jack's path from startup to the investor seat. What he's learned, what he's still learning and some new areas that he's getting into. Jack will also share what founders and tech leaders should know about the supply chain landscape.In this episode of TECHquila Sunrise with Greg White, you'll get insights from yet another supply chain tech pro who's been there and done it. Jack has been doing investments, mergers and acquisitions. He can help decode the language between founders, executives and investors to help everyone overcome the challenges, successes and enlightenment that he's seen.Enjoy this valuable learning opportunity with Jack Freeman, Principal at growth equity fund PeakSpan Capital. Jack leads PeakSpan's supply chain practice. He has spent his entire career in tech, mergers & acquisitions, and growth capital. Jack currently advises and is invested 12 companies. He's an avid cyclist, a marathoner and a semi-retired soccer player. Full Disclosure: Jack and Greg worked together after he recruited Greg to be a Sector Expert, working with supply chain techs for PeakSpan.Additional Links & Resources:Learn more about TECHquila Sunrise: https://supplychainnow.com/program/techquila-sunrise/Subscribe to TECHquila Sunrise and all other Supply Chain Now programs: https://supplychainnow.com/subscribeLearn more about PeakSpan Capital: https://www.peakspancapital.com/This episode was hosted by Greg White. For additional information, please visit our dedicated show page at: https://supplychainnow.com/techquila-sunrise-44
Decoding the Mysteries of Founder & Investor Relations with Sena Zorlu from Kubera Venture Capital Part 2
May 18 2021
Decoding the Mysteries of Founder & Investor Relations with Sena Zorlu from Kubera Venture Capital Part 2
Greg and Sena Zorlu, Venture Partner at Kubea Venture Capital & founder of her own stealth startup give you another shot at understanding how investors think about your startup. Are you communicating what investors need to hear? Do they "get" your pitch? How do you make sure what you're saying is what they are hearing? So many founders may think they’re communicating one thing, when actually it’s another, and it may not be at all what’s in the pitch deck, or conversation!Sena and Greg reveal to founders what investors see, think & discern. Founders not only learn about this fascinating founder, investor & new stealth startup leader, they'll gain insights into how investors tick, and also what founders can do to be more clear communicating with investors, and understanding why investor’s perceptions land where they do.Sena Zorlu is diving headlong into the startup world again. She has helped me improve my knowledge as a venture capital investor. She's especially effective at evaluating companies in our work together at Kubera. She’s amazingly insightful, a powerful communicator & a force to be reckoned with. So you need to hear from her.Listen, imbibe & enjoy the vibe.Additional Links & Resources:Learn more about TECHquila Sunrise: https://supplychainnow.com/program/techquila-sunrise/Subscribe to TECHquila Sunrise and all other Supply Chain Now programs: https://supplychainnow.com/subscribeLearn more about Kubera Venture Capital: https://www.kubera.vc/This episode was hosted by Greg White. For additional information, please visit our dedicated show page at: https://supplychainnow.com/techquila-sunrise-43
Decoding the Mysteries of Founder & Investor Relations with Sena Zorlu, Kubera Venture Capital, Pt 1
May 11 2021
Decoding the Mysteries of Founder & Investor Relations with Sena Zorlu, Kubera Venture Capital, Pt 1
Understanding how investors think about your startup is a mystery. When you’re pitching, what are they hearing? What opinions are they forming? So many founders may think they’re communicating one thing, when actually it’s another, and it may not be at all what’s in the pitch deck, or conversation!Sena Zorlu and I reveal to founders what investors see, think & discern. Many times, that founders have no idea they even communicated. Founders not only learn about this fascinating founder, investor & new stealth startup leader, they'll gain insights into how investors tick, and also what founders can do to be more clear communicating with investors, and understanding why investor’s perceptions land where they do.Sena Zorlu is Venture Partner at Kubera Venture Capital, and a stealth startup co-founder. She has been on both sides of the table and is diving headlong into the startup world again. She has helped me improve my knowledge as a venture capital investor. She's especially effective at evaluating companies in our work together at Kubera. She’s amazingly insightful, a powerful communicator & a force to be reckoned with. So you need to hear from her.Listen, imbibe & enjoy the vibe.Additional Links and Resources:Learn more about TECHquila Sunrise: https://supplychainnow.com/program/techquila-sunrise/Subscribe to TECHquila Sunrise and all other Supply Chain Now programs: https://supplychainnow.com/subscribeLearn more about Kubera Venture Capital: https://www.kubera.vc/This episode was hosted by Greg White. For additional information, please visit our dedicated show page at: https://supplychainnow.com/techquila-sunrise-42
7 Musts for Your 3 Minute Startup Pitch
May 4 2021
7 Musts for Your 3 Minute Startup Pitch
When you’re pitching your startup you have one shot to get the attention of people who listen to pitches every, single day. These people finely-tuned machines, and they can detect greatness, weakness, flaws & bulls#!+ in an instant. Greg White has been there – and done it, and he's discovered the secrets to this finely honed craft.So Greg shares what you need to do to get the attention of the people that can provide you the funds to make YOUR dream a reality, and so you can project your startup’s value without sounding like an infomercial So, Listen UP!It’s competitive out there. There are a lot of startups, so you need to know how to effectively pitch. In this episode, you’ll not only know the 7 elements required to construct a pitch that tells your story in just 3 minutes, but you’ll also learn a bit about the complex psyche of venture capitalists, and what they’re looking for when they sit down to evaluate your life’s dream in soundbites. Plus, Greg tells you why you should never try to bullshit a venture capitalist & what happens if you do.Additional Links & Resouces:Learn more about TECHquila Sunrise: https://supplychainnow.com/program/techquila-sunrise/Subscribe to TECHquila Sunrise and all other Supply Chain Now programs: https://supplychainnow.com/subscribeThis episode was hosted by Greg White. For additional information, please visit our dedicated show page at: https://supplychainnow.com/techquila-sunrise-41.FXe5QxovSmNZgKfujeJA