Gerry Hays
Apr 25, 2025
Unlocking Venture Capital for the Retail Investor with Gerry Hays
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Podcast Summary
My guest today is Gerry Hays, a serial entrepreneur, investor, and venture capital professor at the Kelly School of Business.
We discuss Hays' innovative new platform, Doriot, which aims to democratize venture capital by allowing retail investors to participate in early-stage startups through venture staking.
That officially launces on 4/15.
Gerry shares his journey in entrepreneurship, including his past ventures, and details how Doriot plans to eliminate barriers for non-accredited investors.
You are going to learn:
An inside look at the venture capital landscape
A deep dive into the risks and rewards of investing
Innovative wealth creation through venture staking
Thank you to our partners:
Check out these great clips from the show:
01:05 Gerry's Entrepreneurial Journey
02:37 Challenges in Venture Capital
04:23 Democratizing Venture Capital
13:36 Introducing Doriot: A New Venture Model
13:43 How Venture Staking Works
23:54 The Future of Startups and Community Support
26:25 Closing Remarks and Sponsor Message
26:47 Introduction to Roots Realty Co.
27:20 Getting Started with Venture Staking
27:39 Understanding the Venture Staking Model
28:48 Retail Venture and Market Potential
29:20 Challenges and Opportunities in Venture Staking
31:14 Funding and Founder Selection
31:38 The Teal Fellowship and Venture Success
37:03 Community-Backed Entrepreneurship
42:34 Practical Financial Advice
46:23 Bloomington's Hidden Gems
48:45 Conclusion and Final Thoughts
Guest(s)
Gerry Hays
Date Published
April 25, 2025
