Odin

Odin is at the apex of two major trends in finance: the democratisation of access to private markets through technology, and the increasingly social feel of finance and investing. The startup began as a social network with an investment layer built on top, though it is now a more focused financial service that simplifies startup investing.

• Impact - You focus on doing the highest priority things first, and recognise they are often harder or less fun than other things you could be doing. You exhibit bias-to-action, and avoid procrastination and “paralysis by analysis” at all costs. You accomplish amazing amounts of important work in an efficient manner .You focus on results rather than on process (but you understand how a great process can help in some instances).
• Judgement - You make wise decisions calmly (people, technical, business and creative) despite ambiguity and stress. You keep us nimble by minimising complexity and finding time to simplify. You think strategically and can prioritise what makes sense for now vs later. You assess problems from first principles. You show depth to your reasoning and differentiate facts from assumptions.
• Honesty - You show integrity and always do what is right - for our customers, for your team, for the business. You are known for candour and directness. You do not shy away from difficult conversations. You are non-political: you only say things about fellow employees that you would say to their face. You are honest with yourself and quick to admit mistakes.
• Selflessness - You seek what is best for Odin rather than best for yourself or your group. You think beyond yourself about how you can positively impact others around you. You are not driven by ego or personal emotions in your decision-making. You share information openly and proactively that would be helpful for others.
• Curiosity - You understand things quickly and have an inherent thirst for knowledge. Everything is a strong opinion, weakly held, and you’re always open to changing your mind. You seek to gain a deep understanding of things and always question why things are a certain way, challenging prevailing assumptions. You seek to deeply understand Odin’s business: the strategy, product, industry, customers, and suppliers.
• Passion - You care intensely about Odin’s success. You celebrate wins. You are tenacious and you never give up. You inspire others with your thirst for excellence.
• Communication - You listen well, instead of reacting fast, so you can better understand. You are clear, concise and thoughtful in speech and writing, showing respect for others’ time in how you communicate. You treat people with respect regardless of their status or disagreement with you. You are a calm and level-headed presence in stressful situations.

Total funding: $4m