Investor Connect 814: Ten Capital Program 2025

In this episode, Hall T. Martin, CEO and founder of TEN Capital, shares his journey from starting three angel networks to creating the Texas Entrepreneurs Network, which eventually became TEN Capital. Hall discusses his early experiences in angel investing, noting the challenges startups face in finding investors, particularly in Texas. He explains how his thesis led him to identify pockets of angel investors across the state and how transitioning to online platforms, including crowdfunding, helped streamline and expand their reach. Hall details the evolution of their roadshow events, the impact of the pandemic on shifting to digital, and the subsequent return to in-person interactions. Finally, he emphasizes the value of creating an interconnected entrepreneurial ecosystem by facilitating relationships between startups, investors, venture capitalists, and family offices through events, panels, and structured engagement. Tune in to learn more about the strategies and programs that TEN Capital employs to support and grow the investor-startup community. Thank you for joining us for the Startup Funding Espresso where we help startups and investors connect for funding. Let's go startup something today. _______________________________________________________ For more episodes from Investor Connect, please visit the site at: http://investorconnect.org Check out our other podcasts here: https://investorconnect.org/ For Investors check out: https://tencapital.group/investor-landing/ For Startups check out: https://tencapital.group/company-landing/ For eGuides check out: https://tencapital.group/education/ For upcoming Events, check out https://tencapital.group/events/ For Feedback please contact [email protected] Please follow, share, and leave a review. Music courtesy of Bensound.