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How VCs think about deploying reserves & follow-on funding + Quaise CEO Carlos Araque | E1546

E1546 • Aug 28, 2022 • 50 mins

In this episode, Jason and Molly discuss VC reserves and bankroll management, explore the Golden State Warriors' impact on team building, and interview Quaise CEO Carlos Araque about his geothermal energy business and raising $50M+ in Series A funding.

Speakers

Molly Wood

Host • 24%

Carlos Araque

Guest • 38%

Jason Calacanis

Host • 34%

Chapters

0:00	J+M tee up segments for Sunday!
1:58	Jason and Molly talk about how VCs deploy reserves for follow-on funding and bankroll management
10:31	OpenPhone - Get an extra 20% off any plan for your first 6 months
11:47	Golden State Warriors impact on Jason's system-based VC team building philosophy
15:48	J+M tee up today's TWiCS interview!
22:46	Neo.Tax - Get $500 off R&D tax credit fees
24:02	Quaise CEO Carlos Araque joins to break down his business: drilling to unlock geothermal energy
33:03	Helpware - Go to to get $1000 off your first invoice
34:10	Carlos explains the size of Quaise's opportunity and how he raised $50M+ Series A for a deep tech project, what their business model will look like, and more!

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