Inside Venture Capital: $2.2B VC Brandon Maier on Startup Investing | Modern Investing Podcast

Message the HostStep inside the world of venture capital with Brandon Maier, founder of LvlUp Ventures and co-founder of Quake Capital, one of the top-performing early-stage funds globally. With over 250 investments, $2.2 billion in capital under management, and a 94% startup survival rate, Brandon shares what it really takes to win in venture investing today.In this episode, you’ll learn:His proven approach to evaluating early-stage startupsWhat’s working in today’s VC marketHow LvlUp Ventures builds founder momentumHis outlook on tech, AI, and the macro investing climateHow he became one of the most diversity-forward investors globallyBrandon also shares insights from his time as a university lecturer, venture competition judge, and serial startup founder — making this episode a masterclass for founders and investors alike.About Brandon Maier:Brandon is the Founder and General Partner at LvlUp Ventures, and previously co-founded Quake Capital, a top-tier VC and accelerator with offices in NYC, LA, and Austin. His portfolio includes 9 exits, and he’s been named:Top 10 VC worldwide by Forbes#2 investor in female-founded startups (Crunchbase)#1 in global diversity investing (BetaBoom)Click Here to Check Out Our Upcoming Online Investing EventsAbout Sidepocket:If you don't have the time to professionally trade and are tired of being at the whim of the market's ups and downs, consider using Sidepocket to automate investing.Sidepocket monitors the markets 24/7 and automatically rebalances your holdings each month. To maximize returns while protecting against loss. That's why Sidepocket applies sophisticated quantitative methods, including tactical asset allocation to systematically minimize these drawdowns and consistently protect and grow your hard earned savings.To learn more, visit www.sidepocket.com