Defending Venture Capital - with Travis Hawkes of Capital Eleven

What’s the best and (worst) outcome for our local ecosystem? - with Travis Hawkes of Capital Eleven

Matt and special guest, Travis Hawkes, ask “Where’s Boise’s Edge?” How does Boise-based VC firm, Capital Eleven, think about a founder’s mental health? Enjoy these themes and more gems for the Gem State in this episode of The Really Really! Thanks to Brett Badostain for terraforming our content. Recorded in his private studio in Boise, Idaho.

Defending Venture Capital - with Travis Hawkes of Capital Eleven

With Dom away at Techstars Los Angeles, Matt sat down with Travis Hawkes, a fund manager at Capital Eleven in Boise, Idaho. Together, Matt and Travis deliberate through different perspectives that founders and investors have at an early stage, from mandatory monthly meetings to mindset. Thanks to Brett Badostain for holding our voices accountable. Recorded in his private studio in Boise, Idaho.

Murder Your Category

In this episode of The Really Really, Dom declares his undying love for Liquid Death and Matt elaborates on the complexity of CPG trends in competitive categories (like water). Thanks to Brett Badostain for editing, recording, and keeping our voices hydrated.

Is Boise the Caboose of Innovation?

Are entrepreneurs and startups more likely to be successful in Boise, Idaho vs. other markets? Join two entrepreneurs, Matt Price and Dom Ramirez, as we debate this question in depth. Thanks to Brett Badostain for giving us that silky smooth radio voice.

Raise Expectations

First, find out out what people love and hate so far in this chapter of The Really Really in the first part of this episode.  Founders either hide, thrive, or die after raising their first round. The second part of this episode is about founder behavior after “the first big round”, including a debate about whether advisory boards help founders… at all. Thanks to Brett Badostain for making our voices sound soulful. Recorded in his private studio in Boise, Idaho.