Jonathan Hakakian: From Building Startups at University to Backing 50+ Startups & $200M+ Exits 🚀 скачать в хорошем качестве

Jonathan Hakakian: From Building Startups at University to Backing 50+ Startups & $200M+ Exits 🚀

On this episode of The OpenVC Podcast, we sit down with Jonathan Hakakian, Managing Partner at SoundBoard Venture Fund - a firm that has backed 50+ startups and already had phenomenal exits, including Jump (acquired by Uber for $200M+). Jonathan started his journey as an entrepreneur before transitioning into angel investing and venture capital. His approach blends deep due diligence, hands-on founder support, and strategic collaboration with other investors to maximize success. In this episode, we cover: ✅ His transition from founder to investor ✅ The SoundBoard Venture Fund approach to early-stage investing ✅ How he identifies overlooked startup opportunities ✅ The importance of founder relationships in VC success ✅ His biggest wins & key lessons from 50+ investments 📌 Jonathan’s LinkedIn:   / jhakakian   📌 SoundBoard Venture Fund: https://www.soundboardventurefund.com/ The OpenVC Show is hosted by Harrison Faull, co-founder and managing director of OVC Ventures. OVC ventures is the sole investment arm of OpenVC, where 1,000+ new startups raise funds monthly. Harrison’s LinkedIn:   / harrisonfaull   Sponsor spot: Intercom – Make customer service 24/7 with AI support that can handle 50% of customer inquiries instantly. From personal AI agents to advanced tools and insights, Intercom has you covered. Get your first year of AI-powered customer service products completely free with code ""OPENVC"" at https://tinyurl.com/intercomovc. OpenVC is a fast-growing platform trusted by 1,000+ startup founders monthly to help with fundraising. Tools include automated pitch deck feedback, investor matching, outreach follow-ups, and more. Learn more here: https://openvc.app/to/rec6zXUTkD5IZ907g Timestamps 00:00 Early Entrepreneurial Influences 03:41 First Entrepreneurial Venture in College 07:31 Transition to Angel Investing 11:04 Diligence Process and Assessments 16:17 Investment Strategy and Portfolio Success 20:07 Investment Model and Founder Relationships 22:46 Deal Flow and Collaboration with Other Investors 26:09 Success Stories from Overlooked Geographies 28:25 Innovative Solutions in Agriculture 30:04 The Role of Founders in Startups 31:34 Investment Strategies and Sector Focus 34:06 Due Diligence: A Comprehensive Approach 37:17 Understanding the Investor-Entrepreneur Relationship 39:39 Future Plans and Growth Strategies 40:21 Success Stories and Exits