Best Matchmaking Process Podcasts (2025)

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Understanding Corporate Venture Capital With Will Fung Of Woven Capital 19:51

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A corporate venture capital allows investors to directly put corporate funds into external startup companies. Will Fung explains how they do it by sharing his experiences as a Principal at Woven Capital, the growth-stage venture capital fund of Toyota. Together with Scott Kelly, he discusses how they mainly invest on mobility of people, robotics, a…

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Violet Lim: Founding Asia’s Largest Matchmaker, Dating Stigma vs. Coaching and AI Romance Companions - E653 1:00:06

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Violet Lim, Co-Founder & CEO of Lunch Actually Paktor Group, and Jeremy Au explore how dating, expectations, and technology have evolved across Southeast Asia over the past two decades. Violet traces her path from studying law in the UK to banking in Singapore, before leaving a stable career at 24 to start Lunch Actually, now one of Asia’s longest-…

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#840: Bill Gurley — Investing in The AI Era, 10 Days in China, and Important Life Lessons from Bob Dylan, Jerry Seinfeld, MrBeast, and More 2:10:09

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Bill Gurley (@bgurley) is a general partner at Benchmark, a leading venture capital firm in Silicon Valley. His new book is Runnin’ Down a Dream: How to Thrive in a Career You Actually Love. This episode is brought to you by: Momentous high-quality creatine for cognitive and muscular support Our Place’s Titanium Always Pan® Pro using nonstick techn…

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Caylee Chua: Singapore’s First Renaissance Fair, Creative Grit and How a 24-Year-Old Built a New Festival Culture – E652 35:52

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Caylee Chua, multidisciplinary artist and founder of Strawberry Champagne Sparkles, joins Jeremy Au to share how she built Ren Faire SG: The Origin from a niche idea into Singapore’s first Renaissance Fair. She traces her journey from crafting fairycore jewelry to designing an immersive festival that blends artistry, performance, and community play…

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Paul Blackstone: Global EdTech Lessons, China’s Hypergrowth Era and Why Mindset Beats Curriculum – E651 37:26

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Paul Blackstone, longtime education operator and founder of SummitLearn, joins Jeremy Au to unpack his path from running a small health-food shop in Australia to leading one of China’s largest English-learning organizations and advising education companies worldwide. He shares how early failures taught him to learn fast, why teaching adults unlocke…

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Investing In Israeli Founders With Aaron Zucker Of Sapir Venture Partners 33:23

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Israeli founders have a particular fondness for frontier tech product-market fit and go-to-market strategy. However, they often fail to address the gap between the market and the customers. Scott Kelly sits down with Aaron Zucker of Sapir Venture Partners, who discusses his journey from being a bridge between the US and Israel in the innovation wor…

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#839: Dr. Fei-Fei Li, The Godmother of AI — Asking Audacious Questions, Civilizational Technology, and Finding Your North Star 1:18:29

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Dr. Fei-Fei Li (@drfeifei) is the inaugural Sequoia Professor in the Computer Science Department at Stanford University, a founding co-director of Stanford’s Human-Centered AI Institute, and the co-founder and CEO of World Labs, a generative AI company focusing on Spatial Intelligence. She is the author of The Worlds I See: Curiosity, Exploration, …

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Maged Harby: Inside Middle East EdTech, Egypt’s Talent Engine and How Localization Decides Startup Success – E650 31:53

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Maged Harby, General Partner at VMS, joins Jeremy Au to share his journey from publishing to building one of the Middle East’s earliest EdTech venture programs, explain how Egypt and Saudi Arabia differ as innovation ecosystems, and guide founders on how to enter the region with cultural fit and strong partnerships. They discuss how EdTech adoption…

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Investing In Later-Stage Technology With Jacob Phillips Of Tides Ventures 21:32

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With AI being one of the hottest topics right now, investing in the disruptors in this space is a good decision indeed. Scott Kelly is joined by Jacob Phillips of Tides Ventures, who shares their focus on later-stage technology companies making waves in the current AI landscape. From generative AI to robotics, Jacob talks about their biggest invest…

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Chong Ing Kai: Chopstick Robots, ADHD Grit and Why Tinkering Beats Traditional STEAM – E649 34:50

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Chong Ing Kai Founder and CEO of Stick’Em joins Jeremy Au to unpack how tinkering shaped his early years, how ADHD influenced his learning journey, and why he built a chopstick robotics kit to make STEAM education affordable for all. They explore how schools struggle with hands-on learning, why teachers need flexible tools rather than rigid kits, a…

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#838: The Random Show — The 2–2–2 Rule, The Future of AI, Bioelectric Medicine, Surviving Modern Dating, The Promises of DORAs for Alzheimer’s, and Wisdom from Anthony de Mello 1:51:56

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Welcome to another wide-ranging "Random Show" episode that I recorded with my close friend Kevin Rose (digg.com)! This episode is brought to you by: Qlosi prescription eye drop used to treat age-related blurry near vision (presbyopia) in adults: https://Qlosi.com/Tim David Protein Bars with 28g of protein, 150 calories, and 0g of sugar: https://dav…

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Shan Han: Crypto Lessons, Boom Bust Belief and Funding Students the Web3 Way – E648 33:13

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Portfolio Manager at Animoca Brands and former Chief Investment Officer at Node Capital, Shan Han joins Jeremy Au to trace his path from Hong Kong trading to fintech and Web3, discuss how early crypto grew from ideology, and explain why tokenizing assets like student loans can unlock education across Southeast Asia. They explore how customer urgenc…

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Finding Success In Constructing SPVs With Pablo Grodnitzky Of Plus Ultra Capital 22:34

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Special Purpose Vehicles or SPVs allow direct investing into portfolio companies, unlike other venture capital structures. This is the specialization of Pablo Grodnitzky, who focuses on late seed and Series A constructing SPVs at Plus Ultra Capital. Joining Scott Kelly, he breaks down their SPV strategy with a hands-on approach on accelerating reve…

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#837: How to Simplify Your Life in 2026 — New Tips from Derek Sivers, Seth Godin, and Martha Beck 32:18

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As we head into the new year, many of us feel like we’re drowning in invisible complexity. So I wanted to hit pause and ask a simple question: What are 1-3 decisions that could dramatically simplify my life in 2026? To explore that, I invited three close friends and long-time listener favorites—Derek Sivers, Seth Godin, and Martha Beck. This episod…

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Jianggan Li: China vs. USA Tactical Pause, Moves vs. Countermoves & Rare Earths Leverage – E647 36:23

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China analyst and Momentum Works founder Jianggan joins Jeremy Au to break down how US–China tensions evolved through a year of tariffs, rare earth leverage, supply chain shocks, and fast-moving geopolitical swings. They examine why both sides misread each other, how Chinese companies adapted faster than expected, and why the global system settled …

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Kristie Neo: Middle East & China Partnership Acceleration, Secret Power Corridors Reshaping Global Markets & AI Megaprojects – E646 59:40

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Jeremy Au and Kristie Neo break down how China, the Middle East, and Southeast Asia are forming new economic corridors that reshape trade, capital movement, and technology strategy. They describe how China and the Gulf now work together at a scale that surpasses Gulf–West flows, how the UAE and Saudi Arabia use bold planning to diversify their econ…

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I fell in love with an AI, now he’s my husband | Denise’s love story 1:39:40

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This week, HelloPrenup’s CEO, Julia, sits down with Denise, a leading voice in the AI companionship community, to unpack her life and her unconventional relationship with her AI partner, Star. Denise, an advocate for using AI technology to support mental health and relationships, shares how her connection with Star—through the Replika app—helped he…

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Achieving Success In Sports Investing With De Anna Guerreiro Of Athlon Family Office 21:33

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Sports is becoming one of the best places to invest in right now. Find out how to secure huge wins through sports investing with De Anna Guerreiro of Athlon Family Office. She joins Scott Kelly to share her mission to provide the right financial literacy to professional athletes and how to invest in high-growth sports-related companies. De Anna als…

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BRAVE: The Startup 10x Strategy and the Moats That Keep You Winning - E645 22:08

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Jeremy Au outlines why founders must choose a single 10x advantage and commit to it. He explains how products win by being better or faster or cheaper than the status quo and why unfair advantages are required to defend that lead. He also highlights the Southeast Asian invention of the USB thumb drive as a case where a first mover delivered a bette…

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#836: The 4-Hour Workweek Principles — 13 Mistakes to Avoid, The Art of Mini-Retirements, and Navigating the Dizziness of Freedom 1:37:45

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This time around, we have a bit of a different format, featuring the book that started it all for me, The 4-Hour Workweek. Readers and listeners often ask me what I would change or update, but an equally interesting question is: what wouldn’t I change? What stands the test of time and hasn’t lost any potency? This episode features three of the most…

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Joe Lu: From Meta Layoff to HeyMax, Rebuilding Value, Miles & the Future of Consumer AI – E644 53:29

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Joe Lu, Co-Founder of HeyMax, joins Jeremy Au to unpack how layoffs, timing, and conviction turned a setback into a startup opportunity. They trace Joe’s journey from Shanghai to Michigan to Facebook Singapore, and how getting laid off in 2022 pushed him to co-found HeyMax. The conversation explores his reflections on building a consumer-first fint…

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Luxury real estate secrets | Kirsten Jordan on Million Dollar Listing, NYC Market & Building a $1B Empire 35:12

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Meet Kirsten Jordan, one of NYC's top-producing luxury real estate agents, star of Million Dollar Listing New York, and the powerhouse behind the Kirsten Jordan Team! In this engaging conversation, Kirsten opens up about the tough reality of the real estate business and how she built her multi-billion dollar brand—all while raising a family and nav…

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Finding And Growing Success In India With Ashutosh Kumar Of Expert Dojo 31:00

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India is one of the hotspots of entrepreneurship. Their diverse community, growing economy, and hardworking mindset serve as the foundations of a promising market. Ashutosh Kumar, the new CEO of Expert Dojo, joins Scott Kelly to share how he leads their new Indian fund and unlocks promising global investments through strong entrepreneurial spirit. …

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BRAVE: AI Jobs, Unicorn Math & Southeast Asia’s 45-Year Gap - E643 20:44

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Jeremy Au explores how technology, economics, and startups shape Southeast Asia’s future. He shares why young founders should take early risks, how AI is changing entry-level jobs, why GDP growth reflects centuries of human progress, and how unicorns are built across different customer and revenue models. 02:00 Taking Early Risks: Jeremy encourages…

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#835: Ben Patrick (KneesOverToesGuy) — 20-Minute Workouts That Produce Wild Results, From Chronic Knee Pain to Dunking Basketballs, Lessons from Charles Poliquin, Bulletproofing the Lower Body, and More ... 1:37:03

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Ben Patrick, better known as “Kneesovertoesguy” (@kneesovertoesguy), is the founder of Athletic Truth Group (ATG), an online and brick-and-mortar training system rooted in rehabilitative strength and joint health. After years of debilitating knee and shin pain (including multiple surgeries), he rebuilt his body and performance, going from a sub-20″…

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Larry Susanto: From Berkeley to Jakarta, Climate Tech’s Next Frontier & Indonesia’s Green Opportunity – E642 39:20

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AVP of Investments at ACV Larry Susanto and Jeremy Au discuss Larry’s journey from a Berkeley-trained engineer to a climate-tech investor shaping Indonesia’s sustainability future. They trace how his career evolved across research, product management, and consulting, and how Southeast Asia’s climate ecosystem compares to Silicon Valley’s innovation…

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From Superhuman To AI: Venture Capital’s Biggest Opportunities With Andrew Romans Of 7BC Venture Capital 46:09

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Venture capital is evolving fast, and Andrew Romans of 7BC Venture Capital reveals how his global “seven continents” approach is reshaping the game. From his roots in telecom and enterprise software to founding companies and raising capital, Andrew shares the journey that led him to building 7BC’s unique dual strategy: investing both directly in st…

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Franco Varona: Philippines’ Startup Boom, Global Diaspora Power & Why First Movers Win – E641 39:48

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Franco Varona, Managing Partner of Foxmont Capital Partners and returning guest from episodes 357 and 516, joins Jeremy Au to unpack why the Philippines is fast becoming Southeast Asia’s next big investment and startup hub. They explore the country’s rapid digitization, growing middle class, and unique strengths like its global diaspora and English…

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#834: David Baszucki, Co-Founder of Roblox — The Path to 150M+ Daily Users, Critical Business Decisions, Ketogenic Therapy for Brain Health, Daily Routines, The Roblox Economy, and More 1:55:56

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David Baszucki is the founder and CEO of Roblox. TIME named Roblox one of the “100 Most Influential Companies,” and it has been recognized by Fast Company for innovation on their “Most Innovative Companies” and “Most Innovative Companies in Gaming” lists. This episode is brought to you by: Qlosi prescription eye drop used to treat age-related blurr…

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Shao Ning: Southeast Asia’s Startup Winter, Founder Discipline & How Angels Are Shaping the Next Wave – E640 38:30

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Shao Ning, Cofounder of AngelCentral and returning guest from Episode 267, joins Jeremy Au to reflect on Southeast Asia’s startup evolution from the fundraising highs of 2021–2023 to today’s disciplined recalibration. They unpack how founders, investors, and angels are adapting to longer fundraising cycles, stricter due diligence, and a renewed foc…

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Budget Savvy Bride Founder/CEO Jess Bishop on HelloPrenup the Podcast 49:46

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This week on The HelloPrenup Podcast, host Julia Rodgers welcomes Jess Bishop, founder and CEO of the Budget Savvy Bride, for a refreshingly honest conversation about marriage, money, divorce and the realities of wedding planning. Jess, an accidental entrepreneur who started her business at 17 years while planning her own wedding on a tight budget,…

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Investing In Disruptive Innovations With Jenna Aronson Of Two Bear Capital 32:06

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Some of the most exciting investment opportunities right now can be found in the realm of science and technology. Jenna Aronson, Partner at Two Bear Capital, joins Scott Kelly to discuss how they invest in technical founders at the forefront of today’s cutting-edge and disruptive innovations. She explains how technology, particularly AI, is driving…

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Nathaniel Yim: From Broke Founder to B2B Builder, Logistics Lessons & Why Human Creativity Still Wins – E639 40:48

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Nathaniel Yim, Founder of Nila Studios and former Co-Founder of Janio, joins Jeremy Au to share how he went from a fresh graduate to leading one of Southeast Asia’s fastest-growing logistics startups and later building a B2B marketing agency. They discuss how to earn trust in a mature industry, why human creativity remains vital in the AI era, and …

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#833: Jack Canfield — Selling 600+ Million Books, Success Principles, and How He Made The 4-Hour Workweek Happen 1:37:36

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Jack Canfield is the coauthor of more than two hundred books, including, The Success Principles™: How to Get from Where You Are to Where You Want to Be and the Chicken Soup for the Soul® series, which includes forty New York Times bestsellers and which has sold more than 600 million copies in 50-plus languages around the world. This episode is brou…

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Li Hongyi: Defining Real Performance, Avoiding Burnout & Building Accountable Teams – E638 48:47

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Li Hongyi, Director of Open Government Products, and Jeremy Au discuss how leaders can define, measure, and sustain real performance within organizations. They unpack why clarity of purpose matters more than ambition, how to design fair and motivating systems, and how to prevent burnout in high-performing teams. Their conversation bridges lessons f…

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Opportunities In Multifamily Properties With Mitch Siegler Of Pathfinder Partners 27:37

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Scott Kelly welcomes the first real estate investor to the podcast: Mitch Siegler, co-founder and senior managing director at Pathfinder Partners. He shares their work on multifamily properties in the western United States and explains why jumping into this particular asset could offer attractive returns for the next several years. Mitch also discu…

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Dominic Law: Reviving Neopets, Nostalgia Economics & How Community Keeps Games Alive – E637 43:01

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Dominic Law, CEO of Neopets and Jeremy Au dive into how a beloved millennial-era game evolved from early internet nostalgia into a modern revival story. They discuss the courage it took to spin Neopets out of its parent company, rebuild trust with long-time fans, and adapt a 25-year-old IP for new generations. Their conversation explores the challe…

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#832: The Return of The Lion Tracker — Boyd Varty on The Wild Man Within, Nature’s Hidden Wisdom, and How to Feel Fully Alive 2:02:31

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Boyd Varty is the founder of Track Your Life, which offers a limited number of premium retreats in South Africa’s bushveld, and author of one of my favorite books, The Lion Tracker’s Guide to Life. As a fourth-generation custodian of Londolozi Game Reserve, Boyd grew up with lions, leopards, snakes, and elephants and has spent his life in apprentic…

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#831: Frank Miller, Comic Book Legend — Creative Process, The Dark Knight Returns, Sin City, 300, and Much More 1:32:12

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Frank Miller is regarded as one of the most influential and awarded creators. He began his career in comics in the late 1970s, first gaining notoriety as the artist, and later writer, of Daredevil for Marvel Comics. Next, came the science-fiction samurai drama Ronin, followed by the groundbreaking Batman: The Dark Knight Returns and Batman: Year On…

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BRAVE: Three Generations, Three Revolutions: Walkman, Nokia, and ChatGPT - E636 27:21

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Jeremy Au explains how human civilization remained mostly unchanged for nearly a million years before experiencing rapid economic and technological growth in just the last few centuries. He traces this transformation from basic survival to modern innovation, reflecting on how technology, trade, and governance reshaped human life and why Southeast A…

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Early-Stage Venture Capital: Investing In New Territory With Chris Piedmonte Of NeoTerra Capital 27:48

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Exploring new territory is where the biggest opportunities lie—and that’s the philosophy driving NeoTerra Capital. Scott Kelly talks with Chris Piedmonte, Managing Director at NeoTerra Capital, about their unique approach as an “Inception fund” investing at the earliest stages of company formation. Chris shares how NeoTerra seeks out passionate, pr…

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BRAVE: David’s Slingshot VS. Goliath, Oatly’s Rise & Southeast Asia’s VC Jungle - E635 14:31

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Jeremy Au explained how startups evolve from chaos to clarity and how fragmentation in Southeast Asia creates both problems and opportunities. He used the jungle-to-highway model to describe startup growth, compared founders to David facing Goliath, and showed how innovation, like oat milk or vaping turns small experiments into billion-dollar revol…

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Jordan Dea-Mattson: Sci-Fi Futures, Rogue AI, and Why Meta-Skills Will Decide Who Thrives – E634 37:21

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Jeremy Au and Jordan Dea-Mattson reconnect to explore how Vernor Vinge’s Rainbows End anticipated today’s world of accelerating technology, reskilling challenges, and demographic shifts. They examine which predictions came true, which fell short, and how these lessons apply to AI adoption, fragile digital systems, and the need for lifelong learning…

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#830: Nick Kokonas and Richard Thaler, Nobel Prize Laureate — Realistic Economics, Avoiding The Winner’s Curse, Using Temptation Bundling, and Going Against the Establishment 1:57:50

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Richard H. Thaler is the 2017 recipient of the Nobel Memorial Prize in Economic Sciences for his contributions to behavioral economics and the Charles R. Walgreen Distinguished Service Professor of Behavioral Science and Economics at the University of Chicago Booth School of Business. He is the New York Times bestselling co-author of Nudge: Improvi…

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The Algorithm of Attraction | App Dating Chronicles with Matchmaker Erika Ettin 48:26

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We all love to hate dating apps-but are they really the problem, or are we? In this week’s episode, Julia sits down with Erika Ettin, one of the country’s most sought-after matchmakers and online dating experts, to dissect what it really means to date in 2025. From ghosting to "situationships" to the ever-elusive “talking stage,” Erika doesn’t just…

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Navigating Government Hurdles With Rob Panepinto Of Govo Venture Partners 43:53

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Investing in industries directly related to the government, such as healthcare, energy, and education, can be a tremendous opportunity. You are getting unlimited access to capital and funding. But with all the laws and regulations, it can also be a bit tricky to deal with. Scott Kelly sits down with Rob Panepinto of Govo Venture Partners, who share…

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Indonesia Protests, TikTok Suspensions & What Happens When Trust Breaks w/ Gita Sjahrir - E633 32:01

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Gita Sjahrir and Jeremy Au analyze Indonesia’s nationwide protests to uncover how economic frustration, political tone-deafness, and social media reshaped the country’s trust in government. They discuss how widening income gaps and stalled reforms triggered anger across generations, how empathy and governance broke down, and how technology became b…

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Persevere or Pivot, Netflix Lessons & Sports Team Culture - E632 11:23

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Jeremy Au discussed the founder’s dilemma of when to persevere or when to pivot, and why company culture works better when treated as a sports team rather than a family. He illustrated the points with startup case studies like Instagram, Netflix, YouTube, and Rippling, showing how companies evolved by changing either product or customer. He also em…

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Prenups are Financial Hygiene | Sarah Klingman, Founder/CEO of Mostest 1:03:26

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This week on The HelloPrenup Podcast, host Julia Rodgers welcomes Sarah Klingman, founder and CEO of Mostest, for a refreshingly candid conversation about marriage, money, and the way we celebrate life’s milestones. Sarah opens up about why she and her husband didn’t end up signing a prenup and the important lessons she learned along the way. She r…

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How To Find The Best Hidden Talents With Joseph Alalou Of Daring Ventures 27:11

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Although it is not that easy to find hidden talents within the venture market, it is always extremely fulfilling when you discover the most promising ones. Joseph Alalou of Daring Ventures is dedicated to finding shining diamonds in the rough and connecting them with extraordinary opportunities. In this conversation with Scott Kelly, he presents th…