What Every Founder SHOULD Know About Venture Capital | Edward Keelan | EP 93 [Video]

Join us for a dynamic conversation with Edward Keelan, Partner at Octopus Ventures, as we explore the world of venture capital and investing in UK tech companies. Whether you’re an investment professional, entrepreneur, or tech enthusiast, this episode offers invaluable insights into the evolving landscape of VC investment.

Keelan shares practical advice on allocating capital into tech companies with transformative potential. From tackling the challenges of growing a sales team to mastering lead generation strategies, Keelan provides actionable tips for success in today’s competitive market.

Explore the essential traits of successful founders and gain insights into the hierarchy of needs for VC investment. Don’t miss out on the three key things every founder should know about securing VC funding.

Find Edward here:
https://www.linkedin.com/in/edward-keelan-b241211
https://octopusventures.com/team/b2b-software/edward-keelan/

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WHO IS WHAM?

We Have a Meeting (WHAM) is an all-encompassing sales agency that specialises in generating new business for companies, but how boring does that sound?

We launched in the Summer of 2021, with a list of company numbers and a mobile phone. After (enough) years in the sales world, our Founder spotted the gap between problems and solutions, and businesses that were sufferably aware that they had only 1 of the 2.

He was crafty, our Founder. He thought “Let’s build a bridge!”

Not for people to get over their issues and move on, but to close that gap between problems and solutions, so that everyone can unite and live harmoniously.

So, think of WHAM as a bridge. It could be sturdy like the Golden Gate Bridge, or like the rickety one off I’m a Celeb.

Either way, problems need solving and we can help with that.

If you can’t build a bridge in-house, get over it or get in touch!

WHAT DOES WHAM DO?

Most businesses have a love-hate relationship with sales. They’re great when they get in front of people but, try as they might, can’t seem to get consistent, predictable meetings in the diary with either enough people or the right types of people. As a result, they’re probably not seeing the growth they were expecting or deserve.

The WHAM team is often invited in to help solve this very problem, often for good. Picture us putting you right where you need to be – talking to enough decision-makers who are dealing with challenges that your expertise can solve. We’re not just about fixing problems; we’re here to light a fire, get people motivated for a change. And we’ll then seamlessly slot those key players right into your diary.

Chapters

00:00 Introduction to Octopus Ventures
01:32 Investing in UK Tech Companies
04:53 Challenges of Growing a Sales Team
08:48 Lead Generation and Blueprint for Success
11:57 Changing Dynamics of VC Investment
22:21 Standing Out as a Strong Investment Option
25:48 Regrets and Traits of Successful Founders
29:53 Hierarchy of Needs for VC Investment
31:20 Three Things Founders Should Know About VC Investment