EPISODE · Mar 2, 2026 · 23 MIN
The Venture Capital Game | Andrew Bate Side Door Ventures
from Next Round Ready · host Christopher Hines
The conversation with Andrew from Side Door Ventures covers his passion for venture capital, the transition from founder to investor, fund strategy and structure, growth frameworks, operational strategy, diverse frameworks for founders, learning from failure, investment criteria, and accessibility to founders. Andrew emphasizes the importance of a ground-up understanding of the market, the ability to pivot, and the value of specific asks when reaching out to investors.Get your free Fundability Assessment AND Investor Matches: https://Compass.NextRoundReady.vcConnect with Andrew: https://www.sdv.vc/Chapters00:00 Passion for Venture Capital05:45 Framework for Growth11:10 Diverse Frameworks for Founders16:37 Learning from Failure21:52 Investment CriteriaGet connected with active investors on Compass!Follow the show on YouTubeJoin the newsletter: https://nextroundready.vcInvestor Readiness Scorecard: https://nextroundready.vc/investor-readiness-scorecardGet your Fundability Session: https://tr.ee/ItVpU4Zia1LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/next-round-readyThe Brand: https://nextroundready.com
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The conversation with Andrew from Side Door Ventures covers his passion for venture capital, the transition from founder to investor, fund strategy and structure, growth frameworks, operational strategy, diverse frameworks for founders, learning from failure, investment criteria, and accessibility to founders. Andrew emphasizes the importance of a ground-up understanding of the market, the ability to pivot, and the value of specific asks when reaching out to investors. Get your free Fundabil...
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