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Berkeley Skydeck's Chon Tang on Founders, VCs and Deep Tech in the US

Berkeley Skydeck's Chon Tang on Founders, VCs and Deep Tech in the US

This is episode 4 of The OpenVC Podcast. In this episode, Chon Tang, founder and managing partner of the Berkeley SkyDeck Fund, shares how the largest accelerator at UC Berkeley has helped startups raise over $1.8 billion. He discusses the unique value proposition of SkyDeck, navigating failure, and the role of the Berkeley platform in supporting global founders.

Posted by Harrison FaullChon Tang | June 18, 2024
How Berkeley Skydeck brings deeptech to the US

How Berkeley Skydeck brings deeptech to the US

This is episode 2 of The OpenVC podcast. Discover how Skydeck brings top deeptech startups to the US.

Posted by Harrison FaullChon Tang | June 11, 2024
Two of my angel investments hit $10M ARR - With Francis Santora

Two of my angel investments hit $10M ARR - With Francis Santora

This is episode 1 of The OpenVC podcast. In this episode, Francis Santora, a full-time angel investor, shares his journey of backing high-growth startups, with four of his investments reaching $10M in ARR. He discusses his approach to B2B SaaS and consumer subscription investments, common mistakes angels make, and what founders can do to impress investor.

Posted by Harrison FaullFrancis Santora | June 4, 2024