In this week’s episode of NY Seed Round, host Justin Wolz sits down with Ben Zises, the general partner and founder of SuperAngel.Fund.

Ben has been an active participant in the NY startup scene for over a decade and has carved out a niche as a prominent angel investor, making notable investments in companies like Quip and Caraway.

In their conversation, Ben shares his unique journey from a high school entrepreneur to founding his own startup, Retail MLS, and eventually transitioning into the world of angel investing in 2014. He also details how his early experience with a failed startup provided a solid foundation and understanding of the startup ecosystem, which has been instrumental in his current role as an investor.

This episode is packed with actionable advice for both founders and aspiring angel investors, so be sure to watch the full conversation below!