Jeff McDermott
Camarillo, California, United States
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My day job is working as a partner and board chairman at Champion Capital, a sports…
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Jeff McDermott posted thisOkay... do you sear the steak and then go oven or oven and then sear the steak after cooking??? I'm a sear first then slow cook, but it really depends on the cut of the steak... Choices???
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Jeff McDermott posted thisInvestor: Put me down for $50 million. GP: Will do! We're in the game now boys! A few weeks go by... GP: When can we expect executed docs and your wire? Investor: Just waiting on my deal to close to free up my cash. A few more weeks go by... GP: We're about to close the fund, but without your allocation we're still half way. Any news for us? Investor: Dealing with some tax issues, should be a few more weeks. A month goes by... GP: We're opening up your stake to other investors who want in, last chance to get in at that amount. Investor: Go for it, I'm not sure how long this is going to take, but please set aside at least $10M for me. GP: Sorry but we can't do that. We have more demand than spots left so it's either now or never. Investor: I understand, sorry, but maybe on the next one. So, did the investor flake out and was probably never going to invest at all? Possibly, but you should always give them some runway whenever possible but when you hit your hard deadline, sorry bout ya. To each their own of course...
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Jeff McDermott posted thisWhen a studio portfolio deal goes under we typically give LPs 3 options... 1. Convert the equity into another deal with no taxable event, a like for like exchange. 2. Convert the equity into the Studio hold Co stock on a like for like basis, no taxable event. 3. Cash, but that may take a while as another exit or liquidity event has to take place first and that does not include a capital raise as that money is for seed capital and not liquidity. That's the beauty of studios, they have built in loss protection/insurance at no cost to LPs.
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Jeff McDermott posted thisOpportunity alert!!! I provide Strategy, Advisory, and Venture Building for the architects of the next economy: Entrepreneurs, Ecosystem Builders, and Emerging Fund Managers. If you’re stuck in the "middle ground" of an idea, let’s get you out of it. I’m opening a few 30-minute Strategy Sprints (Mon-Fri, 8-11 am PST) to tackle: Fund Strategy: Narrative & Deck Architecture that actually closes LPs. Real Estate: Navigating Syndication and Deal Flow. Venture Building: Market Validation and the "Zero-to-One" phase. No fluff. No "catching up." Just hard questions and actionable answers. 🚀 Book a 30-minute Sprint ($100): You can book here: 👉 https://lnkd.in/gsnvq3Jk 💡 Scale with me: Unlimited monthly office hours for $350. DM for details. For long-term Venture Building/Co-Founder inquiries, pitch me your scenario directly.
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Jeff McDermott posted thisIf you were to use an analogy for comparing a Venture Builder to a real estate developer, it would go something like this... The VB is the equivalent of the land buyer, surveyor, architect, financier, general contractor, marketing and sales. They are highly involved at every level from the idea stage to exit, maybe not so much hands on in each role, but they are the puppeteer who pulls the strings from the top level.
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Jeff McDermott posted thisOne specific answer is worth more than months of guessing. I’m opening up daily "Power Sessions" for Founders and Investors who need to get unstuck fast. If you are navigating the complexities of Venture Capital, Real Estate Syndicates, or Fund Strategy, you don’t need generic advice. You need a tactical roadmap. In 30 minutes, we can: Audit your pitch deck to spot the red flags investors will hate. Validate your startup idea before you burn cash building it. Structure your next real estate deal or fund. The Logistics: 🗓 Mon-Fri | 8am - 11am PST 💰 $100 Investment ⚡️ 30 Minutes of high-impact strategy. Stop spinning your wheels. Let’s solve it and move forward. Book your slot here: 👉 https://lnkd.in/gsnvq3Jk
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Jeff McDermott posted thisProfessional Advisory shouldn’t require a $10k retainer. I’m opening my calendar for Entrepreneurs, Startup Studios, and Fund Managers who need Tier-1 strategy without the overhead. Choose your speed: The Tactical Strike ($100): A one-time, 30-minute sprint to solve a specific bottleneck in your deck, fund, or RE deal. You can book here: 👉 https://lnkd.in/gsnvq3Jk The Growth Engine ($350/mo): Unlimited monthly office hours. Think of it as having a Venture Partner on speed dial. Hit me up if you'd like to secure a spot. Focus Areas: Deck Architecture, Fund Strategy, Raising Capital, Syndications, Zero to One Phase, and Idea Validation. Looking for a Venture Builder or Co-Founder? DM me your scenario and let’s talk long-term strategy.
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Jeff McDermott posted thisI can't answer for them, but here's my personal take on this topic... Why don't more sports teams and leagues open up their investment opportunities to everyone and not just PE and institutional investors? Because they don't want to deal with the costs, regulations and the burden of having thousands of investors on their cap tables. It's cheaper, faster and easier to continue to do it the old fashioned way. It's a legit reason, but it's really just a cop out in my opinion which is why we at Champion Capital are launching The Champion Fund so that everyone can now have access to true sports industry ownership. The game is changing and we're proud to be leading the way!
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Jeff McDermott posted thisOne huge question that every entrepreneur should ask themselves when they come up with a new idea is: Can I sell this? I don't mean theoretically, I mean, can I literally sell this on my own if I had too? Unless you have the money to hire a salesperson off the bat, it's gonna be on you and you alone to sell that thing. So the question stands, Can I sell this?
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Jason W. Pearson So backwards sear?
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Jiyun Hyo I'm the opposite though
Once an advisor is on the cap table their allegiance changes as now their a fiduciary to their investment.
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