In this Episode of Startup project (https://thestartupproject.io/) , Nataraj talked to Kirby Winfield, Founding GP of Ascend.vc (pre-seed fund based in Seattle).
Prior to founding Ascend.vc, Kirby was part of founding teams at Go2Net (GNET), Marchex (MCHX), Dwellable (Acquired by Home Away (AWAY)) & AdXpose (Acquired by comScore (SCOR)).
Ascend has recently emerged as one of the most important pre-seed funds for Seattle based companies. Check out the fund’s portfolio here. Kirby’s blog post on how to create a deck is easily the best blueprint for any one who is new to venture to follow.
Full conversation includes:
Through line of a successful career
How can companies strategize for an exit?
The why behind starting a pre-seed fund focussed on Pacific Northwest
Helping startups from zero to one
Price discovery of startups in current private markets
Check out the full conversation below or wherever you get your podcast fix.
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/5lVJtoUyIESGftMdfExixx?si=8dcec4527b514b65
Youtube: https://youtu.be/5uMdazKrC0k