What makes a startup investable?

On this episode of The Aperiam Podcast, Corey Ferengul and Joe Zawadzki go deep on what really drives investment decisions and even surface some disagreements.  From exit potential and market understanding to founder grit and AI integration, what factors into the thinking.

No checklists. Just real talk on how VCs actually evaluate opportunities—and why trust, logic, and the route to market matter more than you think.

Whether you’re a founder, investor, or just curious how the venture sausage gets made, this one’s for you.