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VCs Off the Record with Gayle Jennings-O'ByrneAuthor: Wocstar Fund
Real talk with real investors. This podcast is for founders, startups, and investors seeking brutally honest insights about raising capital and investment funds. Have you ever tanked an investor meeting or made a bad investment? Well, we talk to some of the top investors, venture capitalists, and women who have raised money for their startups so that you get some real answers on how to nail a pitch, secure your bag, or rebound from rejection! Join our host Gayle Jennings OByrne, co-founder of the Wocstar Fund and champion for female entrepreneurs, as we go off the record"! Language: en Contact email: Get it Feed URL: Get it iTunes ID: Get it |
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Fundable Startups, Execution & VC Reality Checks w/ Sydney Thomas, Symphonic Capital
Episode 20
Wednesday, 26 March, 2025
In this VCs Off the Record episode, host Gayle Jennings-O'Byrne sit down with Sydney Paige Thomas, Founder & General Partner at Symphonic Capital, to get real about what separates startups that secure funding from those that don’t.💡 Sydney breaks down why a great idea isn’t enough, how execution sets winners apart, and why not every founder is meant to be CEO. She also shares her insights on the mistakes that keep investors from writing checks—including founders who don’t do their homework.If you’re a founder looking to raise capital, an investor seeking fresh insights, or an entrepreneur navigating the VC world, this episode is a must-listen.Hosted by🎙️ Gayle Jennings-O'ByrneCo-hosted with🎙️ Victoria ByrdProduced by📍 Wocstar Media











