Michael O’Brian: What Founders Get Wrong About Venture Capital

Michael O’Brien is the founder and managing partner at Siol Venture Capital, an early-stage venture capital firm in Washington, DC focusing on startups at the intersection of disruptive technology and leading-edge policy. Prior to launching Siol VC, Michael was the managing director of MOB Advocacy, a leading government relations firm for startups and early-stage tech.

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/michaelsobrien/
Website: siol.vc
Website: mob-advocacy.com

Host: Richard Lowe | Guest: Michael O’Brien

Summary

Richard Lowe interviews Michael O’Brien, Managing Partner at Siol Venture Capital, about venture capital funding. From early-stage fundraising missteps to why raising more money can be easier than raising less, Michael shares what every founder needs to know about capital, planning, and finding the right investors.

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