The Capital Stack

Jun 11 2024 128 ep. 41 mins 2
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Early growth investor David Paul interviews the world’s greatest founders, operators, and investors. Get an insider’s look into the tech ecosystem, learn how to start and scale your own business, and find an edge in today's capital markets.

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Greg Head of Scaling Point on Changing Startup Funding and Drawbacks of Venture Capital Funding

Jun 11 2024 30 mins  
In this conversation, venture capitalist David Paul and Greg Head of Scaling Point discuss the changing landscape of funding for startups. They explore the drawbacks of relying on venture capital (VC) funding and the benefits of bootstrapping and practical founder approaches. Greg emphasizes that VC funding is not necessary for success and that there are multiple paths to building

Dan Soviero of Signature Lacrosse on Over-Investing in Culture and Streamlining the Ordering Process

Jun 04 2024 31 mins  
Dan Soviero, founder of Signature Lacrosse, shares his entrepreneurial journey and how he built a successful sports equipment and events company with venture capitalist David Paul. He discusses the importance of hard work, discipline, and doing what you love. Dan explains how Signature Lacrosse expanded its offerings to solve the biggest problem in youth sports: ordering custom uni

Jon Corrin of Xilo on Strong Onboarding Processes and Pipeline Automation in the Insurance Industry

May 28 2024 26 mins  
In this conversation, David Paul interviews Jon Corrin, the co-founder of Xilo, a vertical SaaS company in the insurance industry. They discuss topics such as pipeline management, the evolution of the insurance industry, Xilo's value proposition, and their market segmentation. Jon shares insights on the importance of product development, the role of instinct in decision-making, and

Krista Morgan of Stage Fund on Investing in Failed Startups and Navigating Distressed Assets

May 21 2024 34 mins  
Krista Morgan, General Partner at Stage Fund, joins venture capitalist David Paul to discuss their unique approach to investing in early-stage technology companies that are unable to raise more funding. Stage Fund focuses on control acquisitions and provides a second chance for struggling companies by offering new capital and a new path forward. They often acquire distressed assets

Nathan Firth of NewRocket on Finding Success in Niche Markets and Productizing Services

May 14 2024 34 mins  
Nathan Firth, founder and CEO of New Rocket, founder of LaunchPad San Diego, and current CCO of ShareLogic shares his journey as an entrepreneur and the success of his tech-enabled service company with venture capitalist David Paul. He emphasizes the importance of finding a niche market and specializing in one thing to become the best at it. Firth discusses the benefits of being a

Quentin Wendt of PadSplit on Achieving High Real Estate Returns via Technology Disruption

May 06 2024 46 mins  
In this conversation, David Paul interviews Quentin Wendt from PadSplit, a prop-tech company that allows investors to rent out single-family homes by the room. They discuss the housing crisis, the need for affordable housing, and how PadSplit provides a solution by adding density to single-family homes. Quentin explains how the platform works, with members going through a backgroun

Matt Ekstrom on the Evolution of HR Tech and Challenges of Outbound Sales

Apr 30 2024 28 mins  
In this conversation, David Paul and Matt Ekstrom - an executive with over 10+ years in sales and marketing within the HR tech space discuss various topics related to HR tech, sales enablement, and the challenges faced in these industries. They talk about the evolution of HR tech and its impact on employee onboarding and hiring experience. They also discuss the parallel between sal

Seth Merritt of Welby Health on Value Based Care Challenges and having the right Capital Mindset

Apr 23 2024 43 mins  
In this conversation, David Paul interviews Seth Merritt, the founder of Welby Health, about value-based care in the healthcare industry. They discuss the challenges of implementing value-based care initiatives, the need for innovation in the healthcare system, and the difficulties faced by providers and payers. Seth shares his journey as an entrepreneur and the lessons he learned

Nick Steinwachs of Tidal Digital Health Partners on Building Healthcare Products and Navigating Stakeholders

Apr 16 2024 32 mins  
In this conversation, David Paul interviews Nick Steinwachs about the challenges and opportunities in the healthcare industry. They discuss the importance of customer empathy, the role of founders in healthcare startups, and the need for innovative solutions. They also touch on the difficulties of commercializing healthcare products and the importance of market validation. Nick sha

Lisa Diaz of Turf Advisory on Construction Tech Software and the America's Infrastructure Tailwinds

Apr 09 2024 31 mins  
In this episode, David Paul interviews Lisa Diaz, the founder of Turf Advisory, about the construction industry and the need for infrastructure investment. They discuss the challenges of government prioritization, the role of general contractors and subcontractors, and the low margins in the construction industry. They also explore the potential of construction technology to increa