ocean tech

J+M kick off the show discussing TAM, SAM, and SOM on this week’s edition of VCSS. (2:40) Then, HubSpot Co-Founder and Partner at Propeller Brian Halligan joins Molly to discuss his $100M venture fund to invest in protecting the world’s oceans. (26:00)

(0:00) J+M tee up today's segments!

(2:40) Exceeding your TAM + overestimating your TAM

(7:39) House of Macadamias - Get 20% off at https://houseofmacadamias.com/twist by using code TWIST20

(9:07) Inducing a market and Bottom-up TAM

(21:15) AgeTech Collaborative - Find out more and apply at https://agetechcollaborative.org/twist

(22:49) Molly introduces Brian Halligan

(26:00) Why the ocean + from founder to investor

(38:00) AgeTech Collaborative - Find out more and apply at https://agetechcollaborative.org/twist

(39:39) Propeller’s investments, their EIR program & thesis

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