FinStrat Management

Exciting Insights from Brian Parks, CFA, CEO of Bigfoot Capital! In the latest episode of The Innovators & Investors Podcast, Kristian Marquez, CFA had the pleasure of discussing the evolving landscape of funding for B2B software companies with Brian Parks. With over eight years of experience, Brian emphasizes the importance of understanding diverse financing options beyond traditional venture capital, particularly for companies reaching a recurring revenue of $2 million. At Bigfoot Capital, they aim to provide differentiated capital offerings and help businesses retain equity while growing enterprise value. Brian shed light on the complexities of debt versus equity financing and offered practical advice for founders navigating the challenges of capital allocation, retention, and growth in a post-pandemic world. Key Takeaways: 1️⃣ Explore all capital options: Not all companies fit the venture debt mold; understanding your revenue profile is crucial. 2️⃣ The importance of retention: Watch your gross and net retention rates closely— they are indicators of long-term success. 3️⃣ Relationships matter: Both with investors and the people you surround yourself with; the right partnerships can lead to successful outcomes. 🚀 Ready to dive into the world of financing and learn from industry leaders? Check out the full episode for more expertise and insights! https://buff.ly/rOGj954 #B2B #SaaS #CapitalFunding #VentureDebt #Entrepreneurship #InnovatorsAndInvestorsPodcast #Leadership #GrowthStrategy

Exciting news! We’re proud to sponsor the Midcon VC Summit 2025, where top founders, investors, and ecosystem leaders come together. Join us in Tulsa, OK for an incredible event! 🚀 #MidconVC #StartupEcosystem #VentureCapital

🚀 Exciting news! 🎉 In our latest episode of The Innovators and Investors Podcast, Kristian Marquez, CFA had the pleasure of chatting with Sean Tepper, the brilliant mind behind Tykr, a platform designed to empower retail investors in making confident stock decisions. With a staggering 10,000+ customers across 50 countries, Tykr provides an accessible way for individuals to navigate the stock market with a user-friendly interface that simplifies value investing. Sean shared his journey from struggling with high-risk investments to creating a software that channels the disciplined approach of renowned investors like Warren Edward Buffett . His vision? To gamify investing and help users identify financially strong businesses at the right price—just like a traffic light system! Curious about scaling strategies or how Tykr leverages AI to enhance user experience? Dive into the full episode and gain insights on customer service excellence, engagement metrics, and what it takes to grow a SaaS business today. Check it out here: https://buff.ly/8aQOMb7 🔗 #Investing #SaaS #Entrepreneurship #Fintech #ValueInvesting #Startups #CustomerSuccess 👉 Let us know in the comments how you feel about making investing accessible for everyone! 🌟

Thanks for hosting a wonderful event, hats off to Alchemist Accelerator who packed the room with some incredibly interesting and engaging professionals and future colleagues!

We are very proud to partner with Florida Venture Forum as a new supporting member. To everyone in the Florida #venturecapital industry, we look forward to learning and working together!

We are thrilled to join Alchemist Accelerator for the Future of Corporate Venture Capital, Influencer Series event! It’s shaping up to be an incredible gathering, and we can’t wait to engage with our fellow Roundtable Leaders, Moderators, and Partners BASF Venture Capital and William Hale. #venturecapital #startup #investing #innovation

Excited to share insights from the latest episode of the #InnovatorsAndInvestors podcast. Join us as we discuss deep tech investments and the future of national security with Yeri Lopez from J2 Ventures. Tune in for valuable lessons for aspiring founders: https://buff.ly/sihCKs8 #VentureCapital #DeepTech #Entrepreneurship #Startups #Investing #Innovation

Excited for our latest episode featuring Brian Lindstrom from HealthX Ventures! We dive deep into the world of health tech VC, discussing investment strategies, the importance of product-market fit, and the challenges unique to healthcare startups. If you're a founder aiming for that first big break, this episode is packed with insights you won't want to miss! Tune in for valuable tips on due diligence, building strong teams, and navigating the healthcare landscape. https://buff.ly/TQSCDFy #HealthTech #VentureCapital #Startups #Innovation #Entrepreneurship #Podcast #Investors #DigitalHealth #FounderTips

FinStrat Management Founder & CEO Kristian Marquez had the pleasure of attending last week's StrictlyVC event in San Fransisco. As a proud co-sponsor of the event, we want to send a huge thanks to everyone at StrictlyVC for the engaging conversation and for filling the room with such inspirational professionals! #venturecapital #innovatorsandinvestors #startup #startups #StrictlyVC2025

We are excited to share our latest podcast episode. Join us as we sit down with France Q. Hoang from BoodleBox  to discuss cultivating innovation in higher education. Don't miss this insightful conversation that extends beyond the education sector into #AI and #startup #growthstrategy. Listen now: https://buff.ly/zmXKStv