Welcome to All Caps Capital, Episode #8! Murph and Ahk are back, navigating the crazy world of startups and venture capital. In this episode, we chat with Carson Nye from Two Ravens, a rising venture capital firm on the New York City playing field. From growing up with entrepreneurial aspirations to making impactful investments, Carson shares his journey, insights on the startup ecosystem, and thoughts on emerging technologies like AI and Web3. Buckle up and join our in-person conversation we explore how unconventional paths can lead to extraordinary success, the evolution of the Seattle tech scene, and the realities of venture capital. ---------------------------------------------------------------- šTimestamps & Topics: (00:00) Intro (03:00) Murphās University Learning Experience (06:00) Ahkās Startup Awakening (10:00) Carsonās Early Entrepreneurial Influences (13:00) Importance of Mentors (16:00) Seattleās Startup Ecosystem (19:00) Accelerators vs. Venture Capital (25:00) Evaluating Startup Ideas (28:00) Filecoin and Decentralized Storage (31:00) Crypto Speculation and Trends (35:00) NFTs and Community Building (38:00) Future of Blockchain Technology (41:00) Startup Ideas: Dog Sh*t or Good Sh*t (43:00) VC Perspectives on Startup Ideas (48:00) The Tarpit Idea in Startups (52:00) Peter Thielās Approach to Competition (57:00) Two-Way vs. One-Way Doors in Decision Making (01:02:00) Bootstrapping vs. Venture Capital (01:07:00) Challenges of Raising Capital (01:15:00) Importance of Experience in Entrepreneurship (01:19:00) The Future of Search and Information Discovery (01:26:00) Adapting to AI and New Search Models (01:32:00) Introducing Two Ravens Venture Fund (01:35:00) Investment Thesis and Target Founders (01:38:00) Areas of Focus (01:41:00) Final Thoughts and Outro ---------------------------------------------------------------- In this episode, Murph, Ahk, and Carson explore: 1. The Startup Tarpit: - What is the tarpit idea and why do seemingly great startup ideas fail? - Real-life examples of businesses that fell into the tarpit. 2. Navigating Venture Capital: - Differences between accelerators and venture capital. - Carsonās insights on when to bootstrap and when to seek VC funding. 3. Evaluating Startup Ideas: - How Carson sifts through startup pitches and identifies potential winners. - The significance of unique ideas and avoiding common pitfalls. 4. Experience and Mentorship: - The role of mentors in entrepreneurial success. - How personal and professional experiences shape a founderās journey. 5. The Future of Tech: - Carson's outlook on AI, blockchain, and decentralized storage. - The potential impact of new technologies on the startup ecosystem. 6. Exciting New Startup Concepts: - Carson evaluates innovative startup ideas in real-time. - Learn from real examples on what makes a business idea stand out. ---------------------------------------------------------------- šSocials: š¦āā¬Two Ravens Venture Fund Follow Carson Nye on X Connect with Carson on LinkedIn š¼ā Follow All Caps Capital on LinkedInā ā¶ļø Subscribe on YouTube š£ā Follow All Caps Capital on X š¤ā Follow Ryan Murphy on Xā š„ā Follow Ahmed Ghaddah on Xā šøā Follow All Caps Capital on Instagramā š°ā Subscribe to our Newsletter, All Caps Chronicles #tworavens #venturecapital #startupsecrets #investingtips #blockchain