#291 Lizzie Ryan Partner and Head of Investment at IMBIBA - Attracting Industry-Specific Investments

Hospitality Mavericks Podcast Show

In this episode, Michael dives into the complexities of raising industry-specific investments with Lizzie from Imbiba. They discuss the qualities that attract investments, the current conditions for raising funds, and the importance of having a clear brand and a strong management team. Lizzie shares her journey from starting out as an actress to becoming a trust accountant and eventually joining Imbiba to focus on the leisure and hospitality sectors. The conversation covers the nuanced differences between private equity and angel investment, the importance of scalability and unit economics, and the emerging trends and innovations in the hospitality and leisure industries. Lizzie emphasizes the value of maintaining focus and clarity during adversity and encourages founders to always seek advice and build relationships with potential investors.

Connect with Lizzie:

https://www.linkedin.com/in/lizzie-ryan-podbury-2891b949/

https://www.imbiba.com/

A big thank you to our epsiode sponsor Sideways. Head to their website hospitality.sideways.ai or email them directly at [e-mail]

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