Empowering Success for Early-stage Ventures

In This Episode:

In this episode of the Harvard Alumni Entrepreneurs podcast, host Philip Guarino speaks with Bede Moore, an HBS alumnus and the Chief Commercial Officer at Antler, a global leader in pre-seed venture investment.

Moore shares his entrepreneurial journey, from his successful e-commerce venture to his current role at Antler, where he leads a team operating in 27 cities worldwide. The conversation explores Antler's mission to empower aspiring founders at the earliest stages of company formation.

Key topics include the challenges of scaling, the importance of community and mentorship for entrepreneurs, and the specific traits that Antler seeks in founders: spike, drive, and grit.

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A Glimpse of What You’ll Learn

  • How does Antler provide comprehensive support to founders from day one, and what sets its approach apart from traditional venture capital firms?

  • What advice does Antler offer to entrepreneurs navigating the challenges of early-stage capital raising?

  • What are the most exciting emerging trends across different global markets for startups?

  • How can founders cultivate relationships with investors to boost success?

  • How does Antler’s global presence benefit early-stage startups?

  • What role does community and mentorship play in the success of new founders?

  • What three key traits does Antler prioritize when selecting entrepreneurs to invest in, and why are these qualities essential for early-stage success?
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Bede Moore is the Chief Commercial Officer at Antler, the most active early-stage investor globally. Present in 27 cities across most leading technology ecosystems across six continents, Antler has made over 1,300 investments into early-stage startups.

Prior to Antler, Bede has been building and growing businesses across Australasia. He was the Executive Officer of TechSydney, the leading technology industry organization in Sydney. He also co-founded Lazada in Indonesia, the country's largest e-commerce platform, which was acquired by Alibaba. Bede earned a BA in History from Harvard College in 2006.