Best CVC Podcasts (2025)

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How Proper Flow Povides A Stronger Bottom Line 19:13

4d ago19:13

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Too often, sales don’t translate into the bottom-line profit our companies need. In some cases, the losses are so significant that it feels like we’ve paid the customer for the privilege of doing the work. When we dig into the root of the issue, we often discover breakdowns in the process that prevented the profit from becoming reality.Today on The…

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CVC | E453 | Marika King (Head of PINC – Paulig’s CVC) on How Purpose-Driven CVCs Drive Early-Stage Innovation and Corporate Synergy 51:25

5d ago51:25

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In this episode of our CVC series, Andreas Munk Holm and our CVC in-house expert, Jeppe Høier, talk with Marika King, Head of PINC, the corporate venture arm of Paulig. Marika shares how PINC was born to accelerate core innovation and deliver long-term impact across health, sustainability, and food security. She explains why PINC goes earlier than …

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Protecting critical infrastructure is big business 12:20

5d ago12:20

12:20

The world is becoming, if not a more dangerous place, then perhaps a testier one. Over the past decade or so, we’ve seen an intensifying staccato of cyber attacks against critical infrastructure and other large facilities, which can, of course, bring with it huge financial and operational problems. It is increasingly not just a problem for individu…

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Episode 3: Innovation, Ecosystems, and the Road Ahead 31:27

7d ago31:27

31:27

Welcome to Episode 3 of Inside CVC! In this special behind-the-scenes edition, co-hosts Steve Schmith and Philipp Willigmann sit down—finally together on the mic—to talk about the "why" behind Inside CVC. If you’re just tuning in, this is your chance to meet the minds behind the podcast. Steve and Philipp share the story of how the show came to lif…

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36. From Cat to Confident Reader: Next-Level CVC Words for Homeschool Kindergarten and Grade One! 10:32

8d ago10:32

10:32

Are you tired of hearing your child read the same words over and over? You know he's ready to up-level his reading, but you're not sure how? Don't miss this ONE phonics skill to multiply the number of words your child can read! Your child won't even need to know digraphs, long vowel spellings or r-controlled vowels! Homeschool Mom, you want this ph…

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Bucket List Bits 7 - How to Turn Any Goal into Reality in Record Time Using CVC Method 8:52

28d ago8:52

8:52

In this Bucket List Bit, Brian Luebben reveals his game-changing CVC framework (Clarity, Volume, Consistency) that powered his journey from corporate job to million-dollar business owner in just 13 months. He breaks down why most people fail by focusing on tactics before establishing proper direction and timelines. Brian explains exactly how to app…

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VC | E456 | 2050’s Marie Ekeland on Reinventing VC from the Ground Up & Powering Systemic Change with Impact 1:10:02

2h ago1:10:02

1:10:02

Welcome to a new episode of our podcast series focused on impact, where August Soliv, author of Impact Supporters, and Douglas Sloan, Managing Director at Better Society Capital, talk with Marie Ekeland, Founder and CEO of 2050 and one of Europe’s most forward-thinking impact investors. In this episode, Marie shares how her path, from coding at J.P…

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Episode 146: The Power of Purpose and Process in AI Transformation. Jonathan Mast AI Podcast 21:16

44m ago21:16

21:16

In this episode of Gaule’s Question Time, Andrew Gaule (linkedin.com/in/andrew-gaule-aimava) speaks with AI coach and mentor Jonathan Mast (linkedin.com/in/jonathanjmast), who joins from Dallas, Texas. Together, they explore how AI is reshaping business operations and employee empowerment. Jonathan shares his approach to integrating AI: focusing on…

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37. But I Didn't Learn Phonics That Way! Help for Homeschool Moms Teaching Kindergarten Reading 13:26

1d ago13:26

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But I didn’t learn phonics that way! I’ve never been trained as a teacher. Homeschool Mom, are you looking to teach phonics like the pros? Then, it’s ‘out with the old’ and ‘in with the new’! Even if you didn’t learn to read using a phonics-based approach, you CAN teach your child to read using a phonics curriculum as your foundation. Let’s compare…

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VC | E455 | This Week in European Tech with Dan Bowyer, Mads Jensen, and Andrew J. Scott 35:24

1d ago35:24

35:24

Welcome to a new episode of the EUVC podcast, where our good friends Dan Bowyer and Mads Jensen from SuperSeed in a discussion with Andrew J. Scott, Founding Partner at 7percent Ventures, cover recent news and movements in the European tech landscape 💬By The European VC

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VC | E454 | Haynes Boone’s Karma Samdup & Vicki Odette on Fund Structuring, and Legal Challenges in Venture 51:58

2d ago51:58

51:58

In this episode, Andreas Munk Holm talks with Karma Samdup, Head of Private Funds and Venture in Europe in Haynes Boone's London office, and Vicki Odette, Partner in Dallas and New York, at Haynes Boone. They discuss the legal considerations in launching and managing venture capital funds. They also provide a detailed overview of key issues such as…

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VC | E452 | Meet the Finalist: Concept Ventures’ Reece Chowdhry on reimagining Europe’s pre-seed landscape with lead investments 47:03

6d ago47:03

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In this episode we're spotlighting Emerging Manager of the Year finalist Concept Ventures. Andreas talks with Reece Chowdhry, Founding Partner of Concept Ventures, about his bold approach to pre-seed: leading rounds, writing big checks early, and building founder trust from day one. Curious who else made the shortlist? Stay tuned—the big reveal’s c…

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Bonus Episode – Westminster Award Selection Special 32:22

7d ago32:22

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Deep in the heart of leafy Somerset, 44 candidates gathered at the Mill-On-The-Brue outdoor activity centre for the 2025 Westminster Award selection event. How did they do? Find out here in our podcast special… www.cvcollege.orgBy Cadet Vocational College / Cre8media Ltd

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LP | E451 | Cocoa's Carmen Alfonso Rico & Integra GA's Evan Finkel on How LPs Build Conviction When Evaluating Emerging Managers 1:09:51

7d ago1:09:51

1:09:51

In this episode of the EUVC podcast, Andreas talks with Carmen Alfonso Rico, a self-described VC turned angel at Cocoa Ventures. and Evan Finkel, Head of Venture Capital Investments at Integra Global Advisors. Evan outlines a framework for how LP expectations evolve across different fund stages, highlighting key criteria like thesis clarity, team c…

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The Process Of Creating Fantastic Videos For Your Business Promotion 43:58

8d ago43:58

43:58

Join us for this episode of the CVC Home Service Success Network as our guest, Jimbo Marshall, shares his expert advice on speaking confidently on camera and creating compelling videos that showcase the quality of your products and the level of service your company provides. A longtime videographer, Jimbo now teaches others how to appear natural on…

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VC | E450 | This Week in European Tech with Dan Bowyer, Lomax Ward, Andrew J. Scott, and Dilek Dayınlarlı. 59:15

8d ago59:15

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Welcome to a new episode of the EUVC podcast, where our good friend Dan Bowyer from SuperSeed meets with Andrew J. Scott, Founding Partner at 7percent Ventures, Lomax Ward, General Partner at Outsized Ventures, and Dilek Dayınlarlı, General Partner at ScaleX Venture,s to cover recent news and movements in the European tech landscape 💬Here’s what’s …

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CVC | E448 | Wayra's Bruno Moraes on Leading Telefónica’s CVC in the UK and Turning Deals into €1B in Revenue 38:46

9d ago38:46

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In this episode of our CVC series, Andreas Munk Holm talks with Bruno Moraes, Managing Director at Wayra, Telefónica’s corporate venture capital arm. With nearly 15 years of experience, Wayra stands out for its focus on driving strategic business value by connecting startups with Telefónica’s core operations across Europe and Latin America. Here’s …

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VC | E449 | Isomer Capital's Chris Wade on Navigating The Venture Landscape in 2025 53:50

11d ago53:50

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In this episode of the EUVC podcast, our host, David Cruz e Silva, talks with Chris Wade, Co-Founder of Isomer Capital, to explore the evolving European venture landscape in 2025. Reflecting on a decade since Isomer’s inception, Chris shares insights on the industry's growth and how Europe has expanded from just 20 unicorns in 2014 to nearly 400 to…

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Bonus Episode: Employability Skills - Brief Notes 13:27

12d ago13:27

13:27

The Employability Skills Workshops are open to all Cadet Vocational College learners - cadet and adult volunteer - particularly those enrolled in the BTEC Level 2 qualification in Teamwork and Personal Development in the Community. It accompanies the BTEC Level 2 TPD Unit 3: Preparing for Employment. It’s an interactive workshop accessible online, …

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Canada’s startups navigate the new normal 43:47

12d ago43:47

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My guest today is Talia Abramowitz, managing partner of Deloitte Ventures, a unit which has made the vast majority of its direct investments in Canadian startups and is well-placed to speak to the feelings within ecosystem. We talk about how startups and investors are thinking of navigating the current uncertainty, and how far along Canada has come…

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Episode 145: Empowering Entrepreneurs: Lydia Finnegan on Goldman Sachs’ Philanthropic Mission 29:10

13d ago29:10

29:10

In this engaging and inspiring episode of Gaule’s Question Time, Andrew Gaule (linkedin.com/in/andrew-gaule-aimava) sits down with Lydia Finnegan (https://www.linkedin.com/in/lydiafinnegan/) , Executive Director at Goldman Sachs, to explore the purpose, process, and people behind the firm’s impactful entrepreneurial initiatives. Lydia shares her jo…

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VC | E447 | Norrsken’s Niklas Adalberth on Going From Klarna to Impact and Redefining Venture for Good 49:23

13d ago49:23

49:23

Welcome to the first episode of our brand new podcast series focused on impact, where August Soliv, author of Impact Supporters, and Douglas Sloan, Managing Director at Better Society Capital, talk with Niklas Adalberth, co-founder of Klarna and the visionary behind the Norrsken Foundation. Here’s what’s covered: 02:14 Niklas' Personal Journey and …

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Bucket List Bits 9: How to Break Down Fear into Manageable Steps in Real-Time Using the Parkour Mindset 7:15

14d ago7:15

7:15

In this Bucket List Bit, parkour athlete Joel Eggimann reveals his methodical approach to conquering fear. From his death-defying side flip between Norwegian mountaintops to everyday challenges, Joel breaks down how he identifies specific risks and systematically addresses each one. He shares the behind-the-scenes reality of his extreme stunts, inc…

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VC | E446 | S16VC’s Oleg Bibergan on Scaling Founder Communities and Productizing Venture Capital 35:50

14d ago35:50

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In this episode, Andreas Munk Holm talks with Oleg Bibergan, co-founder of S16VC, a venture capital fund built on the foundation of a tight-knit founder community. Oleg shares the story of how S16 began in a Moscow apartment he shared with fellow founders, where casual poker nights evolved into startup discussions, business clubs, and an informal i…

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Episode 2: Tariffs, Trade Wars, and Cross-Border Strategy with Benjamin Qiu 31:57

15d ago31:57

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In this timely and globally focused episode of Inside CVC, we sit down with Benjamin Qiu, an American lawyer and cross-border investment expert, to unpack the escalating trade tensions between the U.S. and China—and what they mean for corporate venture capital, startups, and innovation worldwide. Benjamin brings a unique perspective shaped by decad…

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35. Does Your Child Have ADHD? Why Teaching Reading Feels Like a Battle! 11:10

15d ago11:10

11:10

Are you wondering if your child has ADHD? Does teaching your child phonics feel like a battleground? Do you find yourself frustrated as a homeschool mom thinking, "Why can't he child just read the words? I don't have time for this!" If this sounds like your homeschool Kindergarten, Grade One or Grade Two reading lesson, you won't want to miss this …

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VC | E445 | This Week in European Tech with Dan Bowyer, Lomax Ward, and Andrew J. Scott 48:09

15d ago48:09

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Welcome to a new episode of the EUVC podcast, where our good friends Dan Bowyer from SuperSeed, in discussion with Andrew J. Scott, Founding Partner at 7percent Ventures, and Lomax Ward, General Partner at Outsized Ventures, cover recent news and movements in the European tech landscape 💬 Here’s what’s covered: 01:22 Klarna's IPO and European Marke…

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How To Avoid Being Overwhelmed 22:07

18d ago22:07

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As a manager, you probably know the feeling—each day brings mounting pressure, and it’s easy to become overwhelmed. The long hours and rising stress levels can take a toll, making it hard to find any sense of balance or satisfaction.In this episode of The CVC Home Service Success Network, we’re tackling that very issue. We’ll share practical proces…

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LP | E444 | Defining and Validating Your Ideal Customer Profile with Alicia Carney, ex Deliveroo [Path to Market] 41:28

18d ago41:28

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In this insightful episode of “Path to Market”, Director Natasha Lytton and co-host Micah Smurthwaite, Partner at Pipeline Ventures, are joined by Alicia Carney, a seasoned product marketing expert with extensive experience at high-growth startups like Deliveroo. Together, they dive deep into identifying and validating Ideal Customer Profiles (ICPs…

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CVC | E443 | Gitte Aabo (former CEO at Leo Pharma and GN Hearing) on How to Use Corporate Collaboration to Identify Emerging Trends 44:38

19d ago44:38

44:38

In this episode of our CVC series, Andreas Munk Holm and our CVC in-house expert, Jeppe Høier, talk with Gitte Aabo to explore the world of corporate venture. With a remarkable background that spans 27 years at Leo Pharma, including 12 years as CEO and further experience at GN Hearing, Gitte shares her journey in building innovation initiatives lik…

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How CVCs can help hard-tech startups 36:22

19d ago36:22

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It is commonly thought that if you’re dealing with deeptech, that means you’re dealing with long horizons and long timelines to make your money back after an investment, but that is not necessarily the case, according to my guest today. I speak with Julien Fredonie, who heads up investments in Europe and Africa for Honda Xcelerator Ventures, the co…

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VC | E442 | Fal.ai’s Gorkem Yurtseven and E2VC’s Enis Hulli on Building Developer-First AI Infrastructure 52:00

20d ago52:00

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In this episode, Andreas Munk Holm talks with Enis Hulli, General Partner at e2vc, and Gorkem Yurtseven, founder and CTO of Fal.ai, to unpack the story behind one of Europe’s fastest-growing AI startups. Gorkem shares how Fal.ai carved a unique niche in the generative media space, focusing not on text but AI-generated images, video, and audio. Enis…

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Bucket List Bits 8: The 5 Relationship Dials: How to Transform Your Marriage by Mastering What Women Really Need 8:46

21d ago8:46

8:46

In this Bucket List Bit, Keith Yackey breaks down his game-changing "Five Dials" for better relationships. With refreshing honesty, he shares how his own marriage struggles led to these insights. Keith explains how being a proper dad, becoming your partner's best friend, balancing work with presence, keeping fun alive, and maintaining integrity are…

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VC | E441 | Flashpoint’s Alex Konoplyasty on the current exit landscape and the rise of venture debt 56:05

21d ago56:05

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In this episode, Andreas Munk Holm talks with Alex Konoplyasty, Managing Partner at Flashpoint Venture Growth. Currently raising its fourth venture growth fund with a target of $200 million, Flashpoint manages $500 million across multiple funds. The firm is headquartered in the UK and focuses on Series A investments in global high-growth B2B softwa…

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34. Reading Comprehension vs Phonics: Does Phonics Matter? 3 Key Homeschool Tips! 13:06

22d ago13:06

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What's the link between phonics and reading comprehension? Which is more important? Explore how phonics and reading fluency affect your child's reading comprehension. 3 Key Homeschool Tips for Reading Comprehension! Join the Phonics Rules for Kids Insider's List! https://bit.ly/phonicsrulesforkidsinsiders Join the FREE Community: https://bit.ly/pho…

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VC | E440 | This Week in European Tech with Dan Bowyer, Mads Jensen, and Lomax Ward 51:32

22d ago51:32

51:32

Welcome to a new episode of the EUVC podcast, where our good friends Dan Bowyer from SuperSeed, in discussion with Andrew J. Scott, Founding Partner at 7percent Ventures, and Lomax Ward, General Partner at Outsized Ventures, cover recent news and movements in the European tech landscape 💬By The European VC

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LP | E439 | IMD’s Jim Pulcrano on Educating LPs and Demystifying the Venture Mindset 51:33

25d ago51:33

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In this episode, Andreas Munk Holm talks with Jim Pulcrano, an entrepreneur turned venture capital educator and professor at IMD Business School. Jim shares how his early startup experience in Switzerland pulled him into the orbit of venture capital back when the ecosystem was still in its infancy. He talks about creating IMD’s VC Asset Management …

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Episode 1: The Water Reckoning: Why Corporations Can’t Ignore the Crisis Anymore 37:44

26d ago37:44

37:44

J. Carl Ganter, founder of Circle of Blue, joins Inside CVC by u-path to explore water scarcity as a rising threat to corporate employees, supply chains, operations, and customers. With a journalist’s eye and an innovator’s urgency, the advisor to the World Economic Forum and global business leaders explains why this issue demands board-level atten…

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CVC | E438 | Maersk Growth’s Ida Christine Brun on How to Leverage Corporate Collaboration to Accelerate Decarbonization in Logistics 48:27

27d ago48:27

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In today’s episode of our CVC series, Andreas Munk Holm and our CVC in-house expert, Jeppe Høier, talk with Ida Christine Brun, Venture Investments and Partnership Director at Maersk Growth. With over 13 years at Maersk under her belt, Ida brings experience from commercial business development and supply chain management to her current role in corp…

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How innovation can keep democracies ahead 32:07

27d ago32:07

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Innovation has long been one of the primary forces shaping power around the world. If your society is innovating, it will be more prosperous, more influential, and more consequential. In today’s world, we’re seeing some shifts in global power dynamics between democracies and less democratic nations. We’re also seeing traditionally democratic govern…

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Episode 3 - Getting Down To Business 31:31

27d ago31:31

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This episode looks at the process of beginning a learning journey with Cadet Vocational College, from initial advice and guidance (IAG), advice on completing the BTEC, tips on Unit 1 and the value of the Employability Skills workshop. www.cvcollege.orgBy Cadet Vocational College / Cre8media Ltd

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VC | E437 | The art and science behind effective GTM strategies for startups and scale-ups [Path to Market] 14:19

28d ago14:19

14:19

We are excited to introduce you to Seedcamp’s new podcast series, “Path to Market,” where Director Natasha Lytton and co-host Micah Smurthwaite, Partner at Pipeline Ventures, dissect the art and science behind effective go-to-market (GTM) strategies for startups and scale-ups. Whether you’re a budding entrepreneur grappling with your first sales hi…

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VC | E437 | Willgrow’s Justinas Milasauskas on Turning Peripheral Roots into a Global Advantage 46:36

29d ago46:36

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In today’s episode, David Cruz e Silva talks with Justinas Milasauskas, an investment manager at Willgrow, a single-family office based in Lithuania. Justinas explains how Willgrow approaches venture investments worldwide, focusing on US and European early-stage managers. He shares the family office’s history, reasons for getting into venture, and …

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33. First Grader Still Reading CVC Words? 5 Tips to Unlock the Power of Superhero Silent E! 10:39

1M ago10:39

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Is your first grader still reading CVC words? How do you get them to decode beyond CVC words? It's time to unlock the power of Superhero Silent E! If you're ready to model this phonics skill for your child, then today's episode is for you! Join the Phonics Rules for Kids Insider's List! https://bit.ly/phonicsrulesforkidsinsiders Join the FREE Commu…

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VC | E435 | This Week in European Tech with Dan Bowyer, Mads Jensen, Lomax Ward and Alex Macdonald 1:03:46

30d ago1:03:46

1:03:46

Welcome to a new episode of the EUVC podcast, where our good friends Dan Bowyer and Mads Jensen from SuperSeed discuss with Alex Macdonald, Co-Founder & CEO of sequel, and Lomax Ward, General Partner at Outsized Ventures, to cover recent news and movements in the European tech landscape 💬 Chapters: 03:54 The Fall of 23andMe 05:37 Challenges in Comm…

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VC | E434 | MediaTech Roundtable on Transforming Legacy Media and Redefining Content Creation with AI 55:46

1M ago55:46

55:46

In today’s episode of the EUVC podcast, Andreas Munk Holm is joined by Victoria Palatnik, Managing Partner at Raw Ventures, Peter Effenberg, Founder & CEO of Jay, and Severin Zugmayer, Founder of New Renaissance Ventures. The discussion starts by exploring why consumers are returning to trusted, branded media for quality journalism, even as the dig…

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Episode 144: Reimagining Venture Capital with AI: Stephan Heller of Alpha Q VC 30:11

1M ago30:11

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In this compelling episode of Gaule’s Question Time, Andrew Gaule (linkedin.com/in/andrew-gaule-aimava) sits down with Stephan Heller, founder of Alpha Q Venture Capital, to explore the intersection of artificial intelligence and venture investing. Stephan offers a unique perspective shaped by over 15 years as a tech founder and investor. See more …

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CVC | E433 | Inflection’s Jonatan Luther-Bergquist on the development of crypto to sovereign compute 44:09

1M ago44:09

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In today’s episode, Andreas Munk Holm talks with Jonatan Luther-Bergquist from Inflection.xyz, who shares his journey in framing crypto fundamentally as a compute technology and formulating their thesis on sovereign compute back in 2023. Jonatan explains that while the early work in crypto helped lay the groundwork for disruptive technology, he saw…

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E120 Future of finance, banking, payments w/ Greg Kidd, legendary Silicon Valley investor & founder 56:40

1M ago56:40

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VC | E432 | Multiple Capital's Ertan Can on Investing in Micro Funds For Outlier Returns 42:44

1M ago42:44

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In today’s episode, Andreas Munk Holm talks with Ertan Can, the Founding General Partner of Multiple Capital, a venture capital fund based in Luxembourg. Together, they delve into how micro funds work and why they’re becoming an attractive investment option for limited partners. Ertan discusses the role of manager selection and the benefits of a di…

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