Description
I am excited to have Shane Ray Martin—a venture capitalist who’s rewriting the playbook for what investing can look like. He’s an investor at B Ventures, the first-of-its-kind global peace VC fund that backs tech founders building solutions for both profit and peace.
In this conversation, Shane Ray Martin, a venture capitalist at B-Ventures, discusses his unique journey into the world of venture capital, emphasising the potential profitability of peace tech. He shares insights on the challenges of pitching peace tech to investors, common mistakes founders make in their pitches, and the balance between instincts and metrics in venture capital. Shane also explores the role of AI in sales and negotiations, offers advice for aspiring founders, and reflects on his travel experiences that shaped his understanding of peace and conflict.
Timestamps
03:04 The Concept of Peace Tech and Its Profitability
06:40 Challenges in Pitching Peace Tech to Investors
08:10 Common Mistakes Founders Make in Their First Pitch
10:19 Balancing Instincts and Metrics in Venture Capital
11:32 Implementing AI in Venture Capital Decision Making
14:08 Changing the Venture Capital Industry from Within
15:51 Lessons from Failed Deals and Their Impact
18:05 The Future of Cold Calling in Sales
19:47 Sales Strategies for Founders Transitioning from Founder-Led Sales
23:48 The Future of Sales and AI
25:32 Navigating Career Choices in Tech
27:21 The Competitive Landscape of AI Models
29:56 Mastering Negotiation Skills
32:06 Real-Life Negotiation Experiences
34:59 The Role of AI in Negotiation
35:48 Writing and Content Creation Strategies
39:04 Global Perspectives on Peace and Conflict
41:15 Lessons from Building a Venture Fund
Shane’s Links
LDN– https://www.linkedin.com/in/shaneraymartin/
Website – https://www.bventuresgroup.com/
My Links
Podcast: https://lifeselfmastery.com/itunes
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YouTube: youtube.com/lifeselfmastery
Twitter: https://twitter.com/rohitmal
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rohit857/
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