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:<a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/lizzie-ryan-podbury-2891b949/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.linkedin.com/in/lizzie-ryan-podbury-2891b949/</a><a href="https://www.imbiba.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.imbiba.com/</a>A big thank you to our epsiode sponsor <a href="https://hospitality.sideways.ai" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Sideways</a>. Head to their website <a href="https://hospitality.sideways.ai" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">hospitality.sideways.ai</a> or email them directly at john@sideways.aiConnect with the podcast<a href="https://colossal-designer-2784.ck.page/40ada1483a" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Join the Hospitality Mavericks newsletter</a>Tune in via your favourite podcast platform - <a href="https://hospitality-mavericks.captivate.fm/listen" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">here </a>More episodes for you to check out <a href="https://www.hospitalitymavericks.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">here</a> This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Podcorn - https://podcorn.com/privacy

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