The Bootstrapped VC - A Backstage Capital Podcast 195j2g

This episode is the third in a special 4-part podcast mini-series about the transformative technology, blockchain, and how it can be used by innovative startups. In Part 3, listen in on Christie's conversation with Harold Hughes, Founder + CEO of Bandwagon, a Backstage Capital portfolio company, about the power of distributed ledger technology and how he's using blockchain to bring transparency to the sports ticketing industry. Learn about the value of blockchain solutions in B2B2C markets, the effects of fraud and secondary marketplaces on ticketing, and building on IBM's Hyperledger Fabric. Full show notes: backstagecapital.com/podcast/blockc…or-startups-3/ Credits: Executive Producer: Arlan Hamilton Series Host + Producer: Christie Pitts Editor + Producer: Bryan Landers Music by: Janine Additional Music by: Breakmaster Cylinder, Podington Bear

This episode is the second in a special 4-part podcast mini-series about the transformative technology, blockchain, and how it can be used by innovative startups. In Part 2, we'll dive deep into the hot topic of ICOs (Initial Coin Offerings) with Rachel Cook, CEO of Seeds, a Backstage Capital portfolio company. Learn about security vs utitlity tokens, pre-launching a token sale, and leveraging a crowd-funding-style ICO as an alternative funding source — all through the lens of Rachel's fascinating career, discovering gender inequality as a stock trader, breaking down western preconceptions of tech in African countries through documentary filmmaking, and overcoming the paradigm of scarcity to embrace a future of abundance. Full show notes: backstagecapital.com/podcast/blockc…or-startups-2/ Credits: Executive Producer: Arlan Hamilton Series Host + Producer: Christie Pitts Editor + Producer: Bryan Landers Music by: Janine Additional Music by: Breakmaster Cylinder, Podington Bear

This episode is the first in a special 4-part podcast mini-series about the transformative technology, blockchain, and how it can be used by innovative startups. This series features in-depth conversations with the 3 Backstage portfolio founders about their specific blockchain use cases and the new world of possibilties that enables. In this first part, we'll meet the 3 featured Headliners and cover the basics of blockchain to give our conversations context. Full show notes: http://backstagecapital.com/podcast/blockchain-for-startups-1/ Credits: Executive Producer: Arlan Hamilton Series Host + Producer: Christie Pitts Editor + Producer: Bryan Landers Music by: Janine Additional Music by: Breakmaster Cylinder, Podington Bear

In this Bonus episode, listen to Episode 6 of the Bootstrapped VC TV video show. This Week Arlan is touring around Southern California. First stop, San Diego, CA teaching people how to Manage Your Portfolio Like A Queen! Followed by a fireside chat in Inglewood, CA! Full show notes: http://backstagecapital.com/podcast/bonus-sip-and-sonder Executive Producer: Arlan Hamilton Recorded + Edited by: Dianne Cherrez Editor: Bryan Landers

In this episode, Arlan and Christie talk about how to best approach Backstage Capital for funding and which founders are a good fit. Hear about some of Arlan's recent events, Backstage's investment in artist Kehlani's startup Flora, thoughts about mental health and self-care, and even encouragement to enjoy your version of a cupcake. Full show notes: http://backstagecapital.com/podcast/12-fancy-pants/ Credits: Host + Executive Producer: Arlan Hamilton Co-host: Christie Pitts Editor + Producer: Bryan Landers Music by: Janine Additional Music by: Torrie Vogt, Birocratic

In this all-Q&A bonus episode, Arlan answers questions from you, our listeners. How much revenue should I be generating before attempting to get VC funding? Does hustle matter to VCs? Full show notes: backstagecapital.com/podcast/bonus-hustle-and-dough/ Credits: Host + Executive Producer: Arlan Hamilton Editor + Producer: Bryan Landers

In this bonus episode, hear excerpts from Arlan and Christie’s appearance at Towards Inclusive Tech on the “Investing in Inclusion” . Recorded at UC Berkeley on September 15, 2017. Full show notes: http://backstagecapital.com/podcast/bonus-towards-inclusive-tech-2017 Credits: Host + Executive Producer: Arlan Hamilton Editor + Producer: Bryan Landers Recorded by: Dianne Cherrez Theme song by: Janine Additional Music by: Rheyne

Andrea Guendelman, Co-founder + CEO of BeVisible, takes us inside the company culture of a startup driving change in the Latinx professional community, empowering men and women to embrace the strengths, and transcend the limitations, of their cultural heritage to achieve ambitious career goals. Learn more about the origin and mission of BeVisible. Full show notes: http://backstagecapital.com/missionandvalues/s2e6/

Arlan shares the simple and free, yet powerful, exercise of writing your own headlines, before they happen. This can help you strategize, consider multiple ideas, visualize ambitious outcomes, and set up the foundation for plans to realize your goals. Arlan’s segment of this bonus notes episode is a raw clip with very little editing of spontaneous thoughts from Arlan — an intimate, “fly on the wall” look into what’s on her mind. These bonus clips dive deeper into the dozens of FAQs Arlan receives regularly, peel apart her thesis, and get REAL about venture capital.

In this bonus episode, Arlan speaks with Ross Baird of Village Capital, author of the latest featured Cover book, 'The Innovation Blind Spot, Why We Back the Wrong Ideas?and What to Do About It'. Also, we're treated to an interview from the road with Crew member Chacho and Headliner Harold Hughes, Founder + CEO of Bandwagon. Full show notes: http://backstagecapital.com/podcast/bonus-cover-vilcap/ Credits: Host + Executive Producer: Arlan Hamilton Co-host: Christie Pitts, Chacho Valadez Editor + Producer: Bryan Landers Theme song by: Janine Additional Music by: DeKobe

In this episode, Arlan and Christie compete in a high-stakes trivia game of Howdy Partner, and Arlan speaks with the founder of HBCUvc, a not-for-profit organization connecting and equipping the next generation of black and brown tech innovators and investors. Full show notes: http://backstagecapital.com/podcast/11-chipper-as-hell/ Credits: Host + Executive Producer: Arlan Hamilton Editor + Producer: Bryan Landers Music by: Janine Additional Music by: Torrie Vogt, fazerock, Bhasmantam, musicisfreenow, DeKobe, Laurent-Proy

Blendoor is a startup using technology to overcome the disadvantages of unconscious bias in hiring to help employers find the best candidates, independent of race, gender, (dis)ability, military history, or sexual orientation. Learn more about the origin and mission of Blendoor. Full show notes: http://backstagecapital.com/missionandvalues/s2e5/

Arlan shares insights about getting started, taking action, and motivating yourself to realize your goals and change the world. Arlan’s segment of this bonus notes episode is a raw clip with very little editing of spontaneous thoughts from Arlan — an intimate, “fly on the wall” look into what’s on her mind. These bonus clips dive deeper into the dozens of FAQs Arlan receives regularly, peel apart her thesis, and get REAL about venture capital. Sponsors: SourceEasy is your vertical apparel supply chain here to make manufacturing easy, so you can focus on building your brand. Learn more at http://sourceeasy.com/. Silicon Valley Bank is the bank of the world’s most innovative companies and their investors. Learn more at https://www.svb.com/. Credits: Host + Executive Producer: Arlan Hamilton Editor + Producer: Bryan Landers Music by: Janine Additional Music by: DeKobe

Arlan shares some thoughts following our interview with angel investor Jason Calacanis, and shares why Backstage Capital will gain outsized returns by betting on underestimated founders. Arlan’s segment of this bonus notes episode is a raw clip with very little editing of spontaneous thoughts from Arlan — an intimate, “fly on the wall” look into what’s on her mind. These bonus clips dive deeper into the dozens of FAQs Arlan receives regularly, peel apart her thesis, and get REAL about venture capital. Sponsors: SourceEasy is your vertical apparel supply chain here to make manufacturing easy, so you can focus on building your brand. Learn more at http://sourceeasy.com/. Silicon Valley Bank is the bank of the world’s most innovative companies and their investors. Learn more at https://www.svb.com/. Credits: Host + Executive Producer: Arlan Hamilton Editor + Producer: Bryan Landers Music by: Janine Additional Music by: DeKobe

In this episode, Arlan and Christie speak to angel investor Jason Calacanis about his new book, "Angel". Listen in as they discuss what it’s like to record an Audible book (not in a bathtub), the difference between unicorn and impact funds, and why everyone needs to get a podcast to talk it out, bro. Full show notes: http://backstagecapital.com/podcast/10-rogue-one/ Sponsors: SourceEasy is your vertical apparel supply chain here to make manufacturing easy, so you can focus on building your brand. Silicon Valley Bank is the bank of the world’s most innovative companies and their investors. Credits: Host + Executive Producer: Arlan Hamilton Editor + Producer: Bryan Landers Music by: Janine Additional Music by: Torrie Vogt, DeKobe (1, 2, 3, 4, 5)

Astral AR builds drones you can fly with your mind to save lives in dangerous situations. They’re also building a remarkably ive and inclusive company culture. Listen in to learn more about their mission and values. Full show notes: http://backstagecapital.com/missionandvalues/s2e4/

In this all-Q&A bonus episode, Arlan answers questions from you, our listeners. What do VCs really mean when they say you’re “too early”? LA vs. the Bay Area? How does Backstage Capital work with Headliners? Premiere vs local startup incubators/accelerators? Full show notes: http://backstagecapital.com/podcast/bonus-potpie-profitability/ Sponsor: Apps Without Code makes it easy for anyone to build a tech startup. Their 8-week Bootcamp teaches industry-leading tactics that allow entrepreneurs to build their own apps without writing any code. Market, validate, and grow your online businesses. Learn more at http://backstage.appswithoutcode.com. Credits: Host + Executive Producer: Arlan Hamilton Editor + Producer: Bryan Landers Music by: Janine Additional Music by: Torrie Vogt, 123creative Music, Eldienne Productions, DeKobe, Joakim Karud

In this episode, Arlan shares an impromptu interview recorded on her iPhone with Brett deMarrais, Partner at Detroit-based Ludlow Ventures. Listen in as they discuss the challenges of scaling a pre-seed/seed-stage venture fund and ing your portfolio through the good and not-so-good times. Full show notes: http://backstagecapital.com/podcast/9-honey-and-milk/ Sponsor: Apps Without Code makes it easy for anyone to build a tech startup. Their 8-week Bootcamp teaches industry-leading tactics that allow entrepreneurs to build their own apps without writing any code. Market, validate, and grow your online businesses. Learn more at http://backstage.appswithoutcode.com. Credits: Host + Executive Producer: Arlan Hamilton Editor + Producer: Bryan Landers Music by: Janine Additional Music by: Torrie Vogt, DeKobe (1, 2), Kovacs

Arlan shares some big Backstage Capital milestones, looks toward the future, and along the way, goes on many, many tangents. Arlan's segment of this bonus notes episode is a raw clip with very little editing of spontaneous thoughts from Arlan – an intimate, "fly on the wall" look into what's on her mind. These bonus clips dive deeper into the dozens of FAQs Arlan receives regularly, peel apart her thesis, and get REAL about venture capital. Full show notes: http://backstagecapital.com/podcast/arlans-notes-8-milestones/ Sponsor: Apps Without Code makes it easy for anyone to build a tech startup. Their 8-week Bootcamp teaches industry-leading tactics that allow entrepreneurs to build their own apps without writing any code. Market, validate, and grow your online businesses. Learn more at backstage.appswithoutcode.com. Credits: Host + Executive Producer: Arlan Hamilton Editor + Producer: Bryan Landers Music by: Janine Additional Music by: DeKobe

In this episode, Arlan catches us up on her recent European travel adventures and shares an impromptu interview recorded in the lush hills of with distinguished Venezuelan scholar, Carlota Perez. Full show notes: http://backstagecapital.com/podcast/8-lets-get-political/ Sponsor: Apps Without Code makes it easy for anyone to build a tech startup. Their 8-week Bootcamp teaches industry-leading tactics that allow entrepreneurs to build their own apps without writing any code. Market, validate, and grow your online businesses. Learn more at http://backstage.appswithoutcode.com. Credits: Host + Executive Producer: Arlan Hamilton Editor + Producer: Bryan Landers Interview Recorded by: Anna Eichenauer Music by: Janine Additional Music by: Torrie Vogt, DeKobe (1, 2, 3, 4)