Welcome to MentorEd, real conversations for startup leaders in the making.
Co-hosted by Ed Roberto, a seasoned founder and executive, and Adel Hameed, a startup operator in the Middle East, this podcast brings two perspectives from two different worlds. In short, candid minisodes, Ed mentors Adel live and unscripted, tackling the messy realities of scaling, M&A, and leadership.
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Welcome to MentorEd, real conversations for startup leaders in the making.
Co-hosted by Ed Roberto, a seasoned founder and executive, and Adel Hameed, a startup operator in the Middle East, this podcast brings two perspectives from two different worlds. In short, candid minisodes, Ed mentors Adel live and unscripted, tackling the messy realities of scaling, M&A, and leadership.
Built for builders, made for moments of doubt, and grounded in real experience.
Subscribe for sharp insights, one raw conversation at a time.
Minisode 22: The Friends & Family Round: A Guide to Your First Investment
The MentorEd Show
14 minutes 11 seconds
3 months ago
Minisode 22: The Friends & Family Round: A Guide to Your First Investment
It’s often the first money into a startup, but the Friends & Family round is filled with emotional and ethical traps. Should you take your best friend's savings? How do you manage expectations? In this minisode, Ed provides a clear guide to navigating this crucial first step. Learn the one rule you must never break, how to honor the trust placed in you, and the critical difference between a co-founder who shares the risk and an early employee who is just along for the ride.Show Notes:(02:20) The Real Purpose of a Friends & Family Round(03:40) The #1 Rule: Only Take Money They Can Afford to Lose(04:20) Why Friends & Family Invest in YOU, Not the Idea(05:15) Your Obligation: How to Spend This Money Wisely(08:20) The Definition of a True Co-Founder (Risk & Reward)(11:20) Toxic Behavior: Using Family Investors as a WeaponLinks:Learn More about SAUS here: https://sausleadership.com/Ed Roberto's Profile: https://www.a8innovation.com/our-team/ed-roberto Adel Hameed's Profile: https://www.a8innovation.com/our-team/adel-hameed Follow Us: Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/mentor.ed.podcast/ LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/showcase/mentored-show/ The MentorEd Show is an A8 strategy Original Podcast
The MentorEd Show
Welcome to MentorEd, real conversations for startup leaders in the making.
Co-hosted by Ed Roberto, a seasoned founder and executive, and Adel Hameed, a startup operator in the Middle East, this podcast brings two perspectives from two different worlds. In short, candid minisodes, Ed mentors Adel live and unscripted, tackling the messy realities of scaling, M&A, and leadership.
Built for builders, made for moments of doubt, and grounded in real experience.
Subscribe for sharp insights, one raw conversation at a time.
