From Music To Venture Capital - Jon Keidan | BCL #304
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Chapters
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Jon Keidan, Founder & Managing Partner of Torch Capital
0:34
Talent to Triumph: The Circuitous Path of a VC
2:45
Timing and Fit: The Key to Seizing Opportunities
4:03
Keys to Success
5:29
Co-Founder Dynamics: Aligning Ambitions and Assessing Compatibility
7:35
Changing Venture Toolbox
10:24
Regret, Focus, and Building Strong Foundations
13:10
Refocusing for Growth
16:14
Torch Capital Process On Brand Transition
18:30
Torch Capital: Traction & Growth
21:12
Creative Marketing Insight
24:44
The Power of Connection To Consumers
27:19
Navigating Founder Challenges
30:04
How Do You Measure Success Now?
33:07
Founder's FAQs: What's hard Abour Your Job?
34:10
What's Hard To Assess, A New Founder or A Founder Who Has Prior Businesses?
35:22
When Is VC Investment Not A Good Move For A Company?
36:40
Best Practices For Founder Deploying Capital
37:35
Founder's FAQs: Books Or People That Inluenced You The Most
40:14
AI's Commercialization Journey
42:15
Where Can we Find You?
Behind Company Lines
From Music To Venture Capital - Jon Keidan | BCL #304
Jul 18, 2023 Episode 304
Hosts Julian Torres and Mike Townsend, sponsored by Otter Labs

Episode 304: Jon Keidan, Founder & Managing Partner of Torch Capital

Join host Julian Torres in this exciting episode of Behind Company Lines as he sits down with Jon Keidan, the founder and managing partner of Torch Capital. Torch Capital, an early stage venture fund, is at the forefront of understanding how technology is revolutionizing consumer behavior and investing in mission-driven consumer technology companies. In this candid conversation, Jon takes us on his incredible journey from the music business to McKinsey, the startup world, and eventually finding his calling in venture. 

Discover the fascinating parallels between managing talent in the music industry and partnering with founders as a venture capitalist. Jon shares invaluable insights on how artists build their audience and reveals how founders can apply these principles to cultivate their own customer and consumer base. Don't miss out on this episode filled with eye-opening revelations and expert advice. Tune in now to gain a unique perspective on the ever-evolving world of technology and venture!


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