Momentum Capital: Founders and Angels with Julian Weisser

Julian Weisser is the co-founder of On Deck, partner at our Founders and Angels programs, and investor at Other Ventures. He is a prolific startup investor and has backed over 100 companies ranging from asteroid mining to dog longevity and decentralized museums. He’s often one of the first angels that founders seek out for guidance on how to construct their fundraise.

Our discussion today covers how Julian started investing with just $1k in multiple companies, while building his investment philosophy and portfolio track record. We debate about the new evolution of how founders start companies, what is momentum capital in startups, and why Julian feels like now is the best time to start a company. We also get into details from Julian’s experience working with founders and how to align on the fundamentals when looking for a co-founder. Hosted by Marshall Kosloff.

Show links:

On Deck

• Founder Fellowship: https://www.beondeck.com/
• Angel Fellowships: https://www.beondeck.com/angels

Julian Weisser’s links:

• Twitter: https://twitter.com/julianweisser
• Personal Website: weisser.io

Companies Mentioned

• Traba - Reliable on-demand staffing. Co-founders met via On Deck. Podcast episode with CEO with Mike Shebat
• Primer - Education for ambitious and curious kids. Co-founders met via On Deck. Podcast episode with CEO with Ryan Delk.

People Mentioned

• Sander Daniels - Co-founder of Thumbtack and LP in Other Ventures
• Ryan Delk - Founder of Primer