Nathaniel Harding: The Evolution of Oklahoma's Industry and the Rise of Cortado Ventures | Episode 4

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The discussion in this podcast episode centers around the geographical location of Oklahoma and how it is categorized within the US. The term "mid-continent" is used to describe the region, which has a significant presence in the oil and gas industry. Nathaniel Harding emphasizes the importance of recognizing the uniqueness of the mid-continent as a market and how Cortado Ventures leverages their experience and expertise in the region to make strategic investments. 🕒 Time stamps - 03:22 Oklahoma is considered part of the mid-continent region due to its unique characteristics and the dominance of the oil and gas industry. 10:26 Venture capital scene in Oklahoma is developing. 10:57 Massive growth in venture capital. 20:34 Building local businesses attracts investors. 23:06 Military mindset benefits startups. 27:32 Decline of business plans in startups. 34:46 VC industry is relationship-driven. 🔗 Nathaniel's links - LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/nathanielharding Twitter/X - https://twitter.com/nat_harding Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/nat_harding/ Web - https://www.cortado.ventures