Ep#318 Ezra Gardner: Evergreen VC: Creative Venture Capital in the Startup Nation

⁠The Growth and Scaling Podcast with Todd Westra⁠

Episode 318 of the Growth of Scaling Podcast is an interview with ⁠Ezra Gardner⁠, Co-founder of  ⁠Varana Capital LLC⁠, an experienced Investor and Board Member with a demonstrated history of working with portfolio companies to commercialize innovation. Ezra discusses the unique opportunities and advantages of the Israeli tech market and his connections to Israel through his family roots. He also talks about the growth journey of Varana Capital, which started with raising funds from friends and family and gradually expanding its network of limited partners.

Ezra Gardner emphasizes the importance of reputation and trust in investment management. They invest in companies with experienced founders and CEOs, aligning interests and being long-term investors. Their strategy involves following on with the same companies and providing active assistance based on their specific needs. This project-based approach allows them to bring in specialists to address challenges. 

Discover the secrets behind their Evergreen VC fund and their focus on Israeli startups. Gain valuable insights on reputation, long-term partnerships, and active engagement with portfolio companies. Watch the full episode now and embark on your own journey of growth and scaling in the entrepreneurial world!

Ways to connect with Ezra Gardner:
Email: info@varanacapital.com
Website:⁠ http://varanacapital.com/⁠
Company Twitter:⁠ https://twitter.com/VaranaCapital⁠
Company LinkedIn:⁠ https://www.linkedin.com/company/varana-capital/⁠
Personal LinkedIn:⁠ https://www.linkedin.com/in/ezra-gardner-78467168/⁠

What’s in this podcast episode?
00:00 Intro
02:16 Who is our guest for today, and what is his business
03:20 What are they doing in their business, and what's unique about the Israeli tech market
04:31 Whom are they trying to help
05:38 Their growth journey since they started the business
08:08 How do they answer someone who acts skittish talking about investing
09:36⁠ captainscouncil.com⁠ ad
12:17 What is his opinion of what stage people should start looking for business funding
13:46 Who are the types of people they like to back up
14:52 How do they manage the kind of business they are in
15:32 What is their strategy, and where do they see an exit
16:38 How many of their initial investment turn into future rounds with their group
17:44 How do they deal with some challenges they have faced
18:48 How do they resolve issues with hiring the right people
20:58 How do they solve the problems of identifying the rules of their teams
20:36 Who motivates and inspires him to grow the business
25:33 His last piece of advice

I highly suggest you watch this entire exchange between ⁠Ezra Gardner⁠ and ⭐️⁠Todd Westra⁠ 📈

If you're looking for tips and strategies to grow and scale your business, this episode is for you!
Full episode details here: ⁠https://links.thegaspodcast.com/318⁠

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