Verso Talk With Aytakin
AUTHENTIC TALK. INFLUENTIAL IMMIGRANTS. FINANCIAL FREEDOM. GOAL Educate immigrants on investment, startup fundraising, and everything about money management to help them gain financial freedom in America. The guest speakers of the podcast are immigrant investors, founders who raised millions of dollars for their startups, and executive leaders working at Fortune 500 tech companies. MISSION Create an authentic environment for SUCCESSFUL IMMIGRANT LEADERS to share their UNTOLD STORIES, providing valuable insights on business, startups, investment, and career growth. WHY VERSO? “Verso” means “the unseen or opposite side”. Beyond titles & achievements, Verso Talk will dive deep into the experiences, struggles, and pivotal choices of immigrant leaders that have shaped who they are today. We’ll explore the triumphs, failures, and choices immigrant leaders have made along the way. WHO AM I? Founder of the Femigrants Foundation, grown community from 10 to 5k female immigrants in business and tech in Silicon Valley. I got featured on Forbes, Business Insider, Yahoo, AP News, etc. ACHIEVEMENTS: The Double Gold Awards, Women Changing the World 2023 in London, Top 25 Female Influencer of 2023 by WomElle. Community Builder Award 2024 by KSM for the contribution to the advancement in women in tech community. Linkedin: linkedin.com/in/aytakin-aliyeva-femigrants Instagram: instagram.com/versotalkwithaytakin
Episodes

Wednesday Feb 05, 2025
Wednesday Feb 05, 2025
Why Raising Money in Silicon Valley is Easier – Insider Tips from Angel Investor Rux Muys.
In this exclusive interview, Rux Muys, angel investor and co-founder of WIT Angels Club, shares her journey from launching a career in healthcare in Romania to joining a financial institution in Paris and finally breaking into the investment world in Silicon Valley.
She reveals why startup founders in Silicon Valley raise money faster than in Europe, breaking down the key differences in fundraising, venture capital, and investor mindset.
If you're a startup founder, entrepreneur, or first-time investor, this is a must-watch!
💡 Key takeaways:
✅ Silicon Valley vs. Europe – Why fundraising is easier in the U.S.
✅ How to attract investors and secure funding for your startup
✅ Overcoming self-doubt as a founder and breaking into the investment world.
Whether you're a first-time investor or an experienced one, this video is packed with valuable insights to guide your journey.
🚀 Don't miss these expert insights—watch now and learn how to position your startup for success!
🔔 Subscribe for more expert investment and fundraising tips!
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Wednesday Jan 29, 2025
Wednesday Jan 29, 2025
Katie Fenner, a seasoned investor with years of experience at Goldman Sachs, shares her expertise in making smart investment decisions.
Katie dives into the essential factors she evaluates before deciding to back a company and provides practical tips for both new and experienced investors.
Key topics include:
The top three priorities every investor should assess when evaluating a potential investment.
How to identify the right companies to invest in, whether in public markets or private deals.
The minimum amount of money needed to get started with investing and how to scale your portfolio over time.
The differences between public and private investments and how to decide which suits your financial goals.
Katie also discusses her personal story as a Femigrant (female immigrant) joining the investment world, her decision-making framework, shaped by her experience at Goldman Sachs, and offers actionable advice for anyone looking to grow their wealth through strategic investments.
Whether you're a first-time investor or an experienced one, this video is packed with valuable insights to guide your journey.
Watch now and learn how successful investors like Katie Fenner choose companies to back!
P.S. As I was sick during the recording, I lost my voice in this video. I hope it is not that bad to listen and learn about investment.
"Verso Talk with Aytakin" featured immigrant investors and startup founders raised millions of dollars.
The interviews goes live every Wednesday at 12 PM, PST. Subscribe to learn about investment, startup fundraising and everything about money management to be financially free in America.
Follow Verso Talk with Aytakin Instagram for exclusive short clips and sneak peeks of interviews with successful immigrant investors.
Follow me, Aytakin Aliyeva on LinkedIn for inspirational stories of successful immigrant leaders and changemakers:
Subscribe to Femigrants Connect, a bi-weekly newsletter to be informed about the elegant and unique events that I host to bring together a global community of diverse immigrant leaders in Silicon Valley, New York, and London.
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