{"type":"rich","version":"1.0","provider_name":"Transistor","provider_url":"https://transistor.fm","author_name":"The Founder's Journey Podcast","title":"Diversifying Your Portfolio: Why Angels Should Invest Across Sectors And Stages | TFJP 89","html":"<iframe width=\"100%\" height=\"180\" frameborder=\"no\" scrolling=\"no\" seamless src=\"https://share.transistor.fm/e/93c9480d\"></iframe>","width":"100%","height":180,"duration":537,"description":"Welcome to The Founders Journey Podcast, where we deliver inspiration and education for Founders by Founders.In this episode, Greg Moran from Evergreen Mountain Equity Partners dives deep into one of the most effective strategies for managing risk in startup investing: diversification. Whether you're a seasoned angel investor or new to this asset class, you'll learn:-  Why over 75% of venture-backed startups fail and how to protect your investments.- How to diversify across sectors, stages, and geographies to balance risk and maximize returns.- The importance of founder selection and the unique traits successful founders share.- Insights into the Adaptive Innovator Founder Assessment Model developed by Evergreen Mountain.------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------0:00 - IntroductionWelcome to The Founders Journey Podcast: Inspiration and education for Founders by Founders.0:10 - Overview of Startup Investing RisksGreg Moran introduces the topic of diversification as a key strategy for managing risks in startup investing.0:29 - Importance of DiversificationExplanation of why startup investments carry unique risks and the role of diversification in mitigating them.1:12 - How Angel Investors Should DiversifyDiscussion on diversification across sectors, stages, and geographies to balance risks and maximize returns.2:10 - High Failure Rates in StartupsInsights into research showing that over 75% of venture-backed startups fail and how diversification helps manage this.2:34 - Sector DiversificationExamples of how investing in industries with unique growth cycles, like SaaS and healthcare tech, can create a safety net.3:48 - Stage DiversificationExploring the risk-return profiles of early, mid, and late-stage investments to stabilize portfolio returns.4:32 - Geographic DiversificationThe importance of investing globally, including regions like Southeast...","thumbnail_url":"https://img.transistorcdn.com/0kYPRgvaKcrYABuwUQUyaSOFGm8gHLReajF5a6RPvk0/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:400/h:400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS9zaG93/LzI4NTE5LzE2OTk4/NDY4MDctYXJ0d29y/ay5qcGc.webp","thumbnail_width":300,"thumbnail_height":300}