Shiv interviews Mark Buffington, CEO at BIP Capital and Managing Partner at BIP Ventures.

Learn why the concept of permanent capital from a multistage fund might be a better long-term approach to funding a startup. Mark explains how not all measurements of success are based on the financials, and how that might look different for different companies. Plus, learn how financial engineering might negatively affect a business for long-term thinkers.

The information contained in this podcast is not intended to constitute, and should not be construed as, investment advice.

On this episode, Shiv interviews Adam Solomon, Partner at Thoma Bravo.

Shiv and Adam discuss how Thoma Bravo’s focus on market-leading companies impacts their approach to evaluating assets and value creation. Hear how one of the biggest PE firms in the world approaches due diligence, performance metrics, profitable growth, and founder relationships in high-quality companies.

Plus, learn how they leverage pattern recognition and internal benchmarks to maintain a competitive advantage.

The information contained in this podcast is not intended to constitute, and should not be construed as, investment advice.

Shiv interviews Matthew Stevens, Founder of Stevens.VC.

Shiv and Matt discuss the business fundamentals that founders and investors should be focusing on in early-stage companies. Hear how to add value and prepare for future investment by professionalizing your business operations, why a deep understanding of your market is critical to success, and what investors look for in early stage companies. Plus, learn about some common founder pitfalls that can be dealbreakers — and how to avoid them.

The information contained in this podcast is not intended to constitute, and should not be construed as, investment advice.