#80 Funding the Future | Scott Kelly on Resilience, AI, and Smart Startup Growth | BAM BizTalk

In this episode of BAM BizTalk, Angel Garcia sits down with Scott Kelly, Founder & CEO of Black Dog Venture Partners, to break down what founders really need to know about raising capital, leveraging AI, and building companies that last. With more than 30 years of experience in venture capital, tech innovation, and startup strategy, Scott shares hard-earned insights on resilience, leadership, and the mindset required to scale in today’s fast-moving economy. Whether you're seeking investors, preparing to pitch, or simply building smarter systems into your business, this conversation gives you the no-fluff roadmap to grow with clarity and confidence. Topics Discussed Scott Kelly’s early entrepreneurial story and rise into venture capital How founders can build resilience during uncertainty The new mindset required to lead in rapidly changing markets Why AI is transforming startup growth and investor expectations How to prepare your company for funding opportunities The biggest mistakes founders make when pitching investors How to build credibility and trust with the right partners Systems and processes every startup needs to scale Long-term thinking vs. short-term hustle Scott’s advice for entrepreneurs navigating 2025 and beyond#BAMBizTalk #ScottKelly #BlackDogVenturePartners #StartupFunding #AIinBusiness #Entrepreneurship #Leadership #BusinessGrowth #VentureCapital #StartupStrategy #BAMVentures