Sandhill Exclusive Content 

Venture Research Roundtable: Episode 3

Join us for our third episode in our Venture Research Roundtable Series, made possible by our partners over at Sacra. We'll be deep diving into the private markets and the latest venture news. ​You won’t want to miss it!

​Our Panelists Include:

• ​Tyson Hendricksen CEO & Co-founder @ Notice, a private market pricing platform. He also co-founded Fideras, where he serves as Parter and Chief Compliance Officer. X - @thetyson

• ​Peter Walker Head of Insights @ Carta. Peter Walker leads the Insights team at Carta, where he focuses on uncovering and analyzing key data trends within the private capital ecosystem. X - @PeterJ_Wallker

• ​Walter Chen, Co-founder @ Sacra, a sell-side research firm for private markets. He is also our partner-in-crime when it comes to hosting `these events. X - @smalter

• ​Adam Hardej CEO @ Sandhill Market. Yours truly, no introduction needed. ​

  X - @ajh3_

In Case You Missed it

We were joined by Adarsh Bhatt and David Ongchoco, the cofounders of Comma Capital, a pre-seed and seed-stage venture capital fund that invests in operators turned founders.

Panelists:

• ​Adarsh Bhatt Co-Founder & GP @ Comma Capital Throughout his career, Adarsh has been committed to empowering founders, guiding them through the complexities of growth, and helping them build resilient businesses. His passion for entrepreneurship and technology stems from years spent at the intersection of finance and innovation, making him a trusted advisor in the venture space.

  X - @CommaCapital

• ​David Ongchoco Co-Founder @ Comma Capital Before Comma Capital, David’s career spanned multiple industries, including media, startups, and social impact, giving him a unique perspective on innovation and business growth. He is passionate about nurturing early-stage companies, not just with capital but by providing strategic guidance, operational support, and access to a global network. X - @DOitChoco

In this episode, we dive into the journey of two founders who started their venture capital careers straight out of college, building a fund that uniquely focuses on millennial and Gen Z founders.

• Learn how they built an early community of operators and founders, gaining insights that shaped their fund thesis

• Hear about their experience running SPVs and how it helped them gain the confidence to raise a fund

• Discover how they turned skepticism about their age into an advantage, pitching to LPs

• Get their take on identifying trends in B2B SaaS, fintech and digital health

• Explore key lessons learned during the 2021 investment surge and how they applied them to future funds

• Plus, hear their advice for aspiring VCs and thoughts on how generational focus will evolve in the VC world

New Release

🎙️ Inside the Deal Podcast 🎙️

Introducing

Inside The Deal

Your Backstage Pass to Startup Investments

We’re thrilled to announce Inside The Deal, a brand-new podcast brought to you by PIN (Power In Numbers) and Sandhill Markets! The show dives deep into the pivotal moments that shape startup investments.

In each episode, we uncover the behind-the-scenes roles, relationships, and strategies that go into making a deal come to life. Expect unfiltered conversations with investors, founders and syndicate leads as we explore these key themes:

• Leadership in Funding Rounds: Who takes charge, and how does the dynamic between lead and follow-on investors impact a deal?

• Roles of Founders and Lead Investors: We dive into the critical responsibilities founders and lead investors take on to bring deals to the finish line.

• Insider Perspectives: Our guests—the lead advocates of successful deals—share their motivations, challenges, and the pivotal decisions that drive them.

Whether you're an investor interested in group funding or a founder navigating your next round, Inside The Deal offers exclusive insights to help you succeed in the world of startup investments. Be sure to tune in and learn what really happens inside the deal !

​Meet ​Our Hosts:

• ​Steph Mui, Founder and CEO @ PIN

  Steph is a seasoned entrepreneur with a strong background in venture capital. A Stanford GSB and University of Chicago alum, she’s driven by a passion to empower founders and simplify the complexities of startup funding

• ​Daniel Wiegand, Managing Partner at Draper Startup House Accelerator and Head of Growth @ PIN

  Daniel combines a deep understanding of founder needs with strategic growth expertise. His roles place him at the heart of the startup ecosystem, where he supports founders through all stages of growth and investment. Daniel’s experience offers listeners a unique perspective on navigating the investment journey.

In the debut episode of Inside The Deal, we explore the unique challenges and opportunities of securing pre-seed funding outside traditional tech hubs.

Hosted by Daniel, this episode features insightful conversations with:

• Triet Nguyen (Principal @ Render Capital): From organizing music festivals to co-founding startups like Cheese Plug, Triet shares how his journey through nonprofits, accelerators, and venture capital shaped his approach to funding in emerging ecosystems.

• Ben York (CEO @ Genetica): Ben reveals how his transition from equity derivatives at Citi Group to venture capital and later to leading a cutting-edge cannatech company has informed his funding strategies.

• Christian B. (CGO @ Genetica): With over a decade in talent acquisition, Christian discusses his dual role as an angel investor and startup leader, emphasizing mental health and innovation in the startup world.

Listen now on Spotify or Youtube!

Talk soon,
Adam

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