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In this episode, Harry and Colin speak with Jack Kuveke, a serial entrepreneur and startup founder who currently runs Jabroni Capital, a startup satire newsletter and consulting practice that helps startups raise money. Jack has had an eclectic career in tech, from building Minecraft servers with 1 million players to raising a $53 million ICO out of his dorm room.
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Jack's journey is filled with unique experiences and insights. From his early success with Minecraft servers to navigating the highs and lows of the cryptocurrency boom, Jack has consistently found innovative ways to make an impact. His work at Jabroni Capital combines humor with practical fundraising advice, making complex topics more approachable for startup founders.
Throughout the discussion, Jack shares his deep expertise in fundraising, storytelling, and building a personal brand. He provides valuable insights on crafting compelling narratives for investors, the importance of networking in fundraising, and proven tactics for securing meetings with VCs. Jack also offers advice for startup founders and aspiring entrepreneurs, drawing from his extensive experience in building and scaling innovative projects.
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Segments:
0:00 Intro
2:34 Jack’s background
4:40 Jack’s brand
6:45 Goal of the LinkedIn brand
9:50 Tactical tips for LinkedIn
11:40 Jack's career in tech
14:12 Jack’s main job
17:14 Fundraising and the importance of networking
20:50 Tips for founders
27:05 Standing out in the crowd
28:58 Crafting compelling narratives for investors
33:54 Proven tactics for securing meetings with VCs
40:50 Closing remarks
41:10 Where to find Jack
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About Harry: Harry Campbell runs The Rideshare Guy, a popular community for drivers and gig workers. He’s an active angel investor having invested over $500k of personal funds in 30+ companies and funds over the past few years, still trying to figure it all out though! Harry also has a $500k mini-fund that invests in early stage mobility, logistics, marketplaces and his network.
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Harry LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/harrygcampbell/
Harry Twitter - https://twitter.com/TheRideshareGuy
About Colin: Colin Gardiner has spent over a decade building startups focusing on online marketplaces. Most recently, he worked for Outdoorsy as Chief Revenue Officer. He advises marketplace/platform startups on growth, analytics, monetization, fundraising, and strategy. He also runs the rapidly growing syndicate Yonder Ventures, which invests in marketplaces and platforms and the SaaS, Fintech, Insurtech, and the technology enabling them.
Colin LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/colingardiner/
Colin Twitter - https://twitter.com/ColinGardiner
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