Best CVC Podcasts (2025)

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Episode 19: Disability as an Innovation Superpower: Pete Horsley on Building Remarkable Futures 45:49

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Disability is often seen through the lens of charity — but what if it’s actually one of the greatest drivers of innovation? In this episode of Inside CVC, hosts Steve Schmith and Philipp Willigmann speak with Pete Horsley, founder of Remarkable, a global accelerator for disability technology startups. From Sydney, Pete shares why inclusion isn’t ju…

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E635 | EUCVC Summit 2025: Francesco Di Lorenzo, Copenhagen Business School: Nordic CVC Insights 14:40

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Welcome back to the EUCVC Summit Talks, where we spotlight Europe’s corporate venture leaders, founders, and academics shaping the future of venture collaboration. In this episode, Francesco Di Lorenzo, Associate Professor at Copenhagen Business School, takes the stage to share fresh research on the state of corporate venture capital (CVC) in the N…

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What Is The Next Step? 18:46

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A father and his young son were traveling on horseback when a dense fog rolled in, limiting their vision to just a few feet ahead. The son said, “I can’t see where we’re going.” The father replied, “Can you see your next step?” The boy answered yes, and the father said, “Then just take it one step at a time.”That’s the theme of this episode of The …

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Andrew Romans | Masters of CVC: Secrets to Startup Success 23:42

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Ever wondered how corporate venture capital really works? In this episode, host Preethy Padmanabhan sits down with Andrew Romans, author of Masters of Corporate Venture Capital, to uncover the strategies, challenges, and opportunities that shape the future of innovation funding. 🚀 Masters of Corporate Venture Capital demystifies the world of CVCs, …

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A 5-step method for helping students read CVC words - with Pryor Rayburn 11:11

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225: Do you have students who are struggling to read CVC words? You'll love the quick and practical tips that Pryor Rayburn shares in this episode! Click here for this episode's show notes. Sign up for my free masterclass, 5 Essential Steps to Reach All Readers. Get my book, Reach All Readers! Looking for printable resources that align with the sci…

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CVC Ministry Podcast: Standing Firm 44:30

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Thank you for listening. If you've been challenged or encouraged by what you've heard, be sure to share this podcast by taking a screen shot and sharing it on instagram or facebook and tag us @cvcmadera. If you really enjoyed the podcast, be sure to subscribe.If you'd like to contribute to the ministry of Central Valley Church, click here: cvcmader…

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Simple writing activities that boost reading comprehension - with Sara Marye 13:40

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229: Sara Marye walks us through writing activities that are easy to implement, yet make a big difference when it comes to improving reading comprehension. Click here for this episode's show notes. Sign up for my free masterclass, 5 Essential Steps to Reach All Readers. Get my book, Reach All Readers! Looking for printable resources that align with…

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E634 | EUCVC Summit 2025: Christian Tang (Acme) & Claus Gregersen (Augustinus Fabrikker): Global Ambition in an Age of Sovereignty 10:01

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Welcome back to the EUCVC Summit Talks, where we bring you candid conversations with Europe’s leading founders, corporate leaders, and investors shaping the future of venture collaboration. In this session, Christian Tang, Partner at San Francisco–based Acme, and Claus Gregersen, CEO of the 275-year-old evergreen investor Augustinus Fabrikker, expl…

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E633 | EUCVC Summit 2025: Anne C. Fleischer (Novo Nordisk) & Henrijette Richter (Sofinnova Partners): Innovation in Health 8:55

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Welcome back to the EUCVC Summit Talks, where we bring you candid conversations with Europe’s leading founders, corporate leaders, and investors shaping the future of venture collaboration. In this episode, Anne C. Fleischer, Global VP of Consumer Engagement and New Business Models at Novo Nordisk, joins Henrijette Richter, Managing Partner at Sofi…

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E632 | EUCVC Summit 2025: Charlie Hayward, Global Corporate Venturing: The Data Behind the $100B CVC Wave 9:41

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Corporate venture capital has become a $100B+ force in tech. Charlie Hayward from Global Corporate Venturing unpacks what’s really driving the trend: which sectors are heating up, where CVCs make a difference, and how Europe stacks up under capital constraints and geopolitical pressure. Here’s what’s covered: 00:00 – Setting the stage: CVC as a $10…

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E631 | EUCVC Summit 2025: Marcus Behrendt, BMW iVentures & Nicole LeBlanc, Woven Capital: What is next in the European Automotive industry 11:02

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Welcome back to the EUCVC Summit Talks, where we bring you candid conversations with Europe’s leading founders, corporate leaders, and investors shaping the future of venture collaboration. In this session, Marcus Behrendt, Managing Director at BMW i Ventures, and Nicole LeBlanc, Partner at Woven Capital (Toyota’s global growth fund), join Andreas …

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E630 | Alexey Plesakov and Alexander Lis, Social Discovery Ventures (SDV): Betting Across Borders & Global Play on European VC 31:43

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Welcome back to another episode of the EUVC Podcast, where we bring you the people and perspectives shaping European venture. Today, we’re joined by Alexey Plesakov and Alexander Lis from Social Discovery Ventures (SDV) — a quietly influential, globally active investment firm deploying capital across the US and Europe. Born out of the bootstrapped …

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Sunday October 12th, 2025 Bless The Rest - Blessed to be a Blessing 46:04

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When God is first, everything else falls into place. 🙌In this powerful and practical message, Pastor Josh Blair teaches about the biblical principle of first fruits—how honoring God with our first and best invites His blessing on the rest. Discover what it truly means to live generously, to trust God in your finances, and to experience the peace th…

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Diane Yu | Beyond Algorithms 25:17

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In this episode, our host Preethy Padmanabhan sits down with Diane Yu, Co-founder & CEO of TidalWave.ai, for a thought-provoking discussion on Fei-Fei Li’s book “The Worlds I See.” 🌍✨ They explore how compassion and inclusion can shape the next wave of AI innovations — and how Diane’s own journey as a serial entrepreneur mirrors the book’s vision o…

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E629 | This Week in European Tech with Dan, Mads, Lomax and Nicholas Nelson 1:00:26

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With: Nicholas Nelson (Archangel) • Dan • Lomax • MadsTL;DW• Defence-first wins on capability and returns; primes are partners and channels.• Helsing: buys platforms/revenue for access; layers AI—different from Anduril’s buy-TRL-tech + scale model.• Beyond drones: biggest gap/opportunity is tactical EW.• Procurement: more fast lanes (SOF, pilots); …

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Tips for teaching high frequency words - with Christina Winter 13:47

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228: Christina Winter and I discuss misconceptions we used to have about teaching "sight words" and what teachers should keep in mind when teaching high frequency words. Click here for this episode's show notes. Sign up for my free masterclass, 5 Essential Steps to Reach All Readers. Get my book, Reach All Readers! Looking for printable resources t…

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Episode 18: Gina Kline: Redefining Disability as Innovation 42:16

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What if the greatest untapped driver of innovation isn’t found in Silicon Valley, but in the lived experience of people with disabilities? In this episode of Inside CVC, Steve Schmith and Philipp Willigmann sit down with Regina “Gina” Kline, founder of Enable Ventures and a pioneer at the intersection of civil rights and impact investing. From her …

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E628 | EUCVC Summit 2025: Tanja Lind Melskens, Head of Corporate Strategy; M&A, Terma & Andreas: Defense, Disruption & Dual-Use: Europe’s Next Frontier in Innovation 8:38

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Welcome back to the EUCVC Summit Talks, where we bring you the voices shaping Europe’s venture and corporate collaboration landscape. In this episode, Andreas Munk Holm speaks with Tanja Lind Melskens, Head of Corporate Strategy and M&A at Terma, Denmark’s tier-one defense technology group. As Europe re-arms and defense spending surges, Tanja share…

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E627 | EUCVC Summit 2025: Crispin Leick, EnBW New Ventures; Georg Reifferscheid, REWE Group & Jeppe Høier: Fueling the AI Age: Europe's Energy Imperative 8:41

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Welcome back to the EUCVC Summit Talks, where we bring you candid conversations with Europe’s leading founders, corporate leaders, and investors shaping the future of venture collaboration. In this session, Andreas Munk Holm is joined by Crispin Leick, Managing Director of EnBW New Ventures, Georg Reifferscheid, Head of Sustainability Ventures at R…

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E626 | EUCVC Summit 2025: Nadia Carlsten, DCAI & Bjarke Sejersen, Go Autonomous: AI Factories in Practice 9:59

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Welcome back to the EUCVC Summit Talks, where we bring you ground-level conversations with the founders, corporate leaders, and investors shaping Europe’s innovation future. In this episode, Andreas Munk Holm sits down with Nadia Carlsten, VP at DCAI, and Bjarke Ruse Sejersen, CEO of Go Autonomous, to explore how Europe is putting AI hype into prac…

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E625 | EUCVC Summit 2025: Gijs De Bruin, PureTerra Ventures & Sead Bajrovic, Water Impact Partners: The Missing water 8:39

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Welcome back to the EUCVC Summit Talks, where we bring you candid conversations with Europe’s leading founders, corporate leaders, and investors shaping the future of venture collaboration. In this session, Sead Bajrovic of Water Impact Partners and Gijs de Bruin of PureTerra Ventures take the stage to unpack one of the most overlooked challenges i…

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Leadership & Culture Takes A Team To The Top 32:29

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It’s a well-known fact: strong leadership and a positive culture are key ingredients for taking a team to the top of their market. But building that kind of team doesn’t happen overnight—it takes hard work, consistency, and a clear vision.In this episode of The CVC Home Service Success Network, we’re joined by Billy “New Door” Cline, owner of Your …

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E624 | EUCVC Summit 2025: Bodil Sidén, Kost Capital & Marika King, PINC: Feeding the world 9:23

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Welcome back to the EUCVC Summit Talks, where we bring you candid conversations with Europe’s leading founders, corporate leaders, and investors shaping the future of venture collaboration. In this session, Andreas Munk Holm speaks with Bodil Sidén, Founding Partner at Kost Capital, and Marika King, Head of PINC, the venture arm of Paulig. Together…

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E623 | EUCVC Summit 2025: Samuli Siren, Redstone: Mapping Startup Opportunities 7:15

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Welcome back to the EUCVC Summit Talks, where we bring you candid conversations with Europe’s leading founders, corporate leaders, and investors shaping the future of venture collaboration. In this episode, Samuli Sirén, Managing Partner at Redstone, joins Andreas Munk Holm to explore how data-driven deal sourcing is reshaping venture capital. Reds…

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E622 | EUVC Live powered by Woven Capital at The Drop | Andreas Munk Holm: The Real Power Lies in Politics 3:59

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Welcome back to EUVC Live in Malmö, where we bring you unfiltered conversations and reflections from the people shaping Europe’s venture ecosystem. As the day closed, Andreas Munk Holm, co-founder of EUVC, took the stage for the final word — a candid reflection on where real power comes from and what Europe’s venture community must do next. Through…

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E621 | EUVC Live powered by Woven Capital at The Drop | Nick de la Forge, Planet A Ventures: Lessons from China’s Climate Tech Scale-Up 9:27

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Welcome back to EUVC Live in Malmö, where we bring you unfiltered conversations with the voices shaping Europe’s venture ecosystem. In this session, Nick de la Forge, Partner at Planet A Ventures, takes the stage to share insights from an eye-opening field trip through China’s climate and hardware startup ecosystem. Nick’s story begins with a simpl…

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E620 | EUVC Live powered by Woven Capital at The Drop | Danijel Visevic, World Fund: Turning Crisis into Collaboration 12:16

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Welcome back to EUVC Live in Malmö, where we bring you unfiltered conversations with the voices shaping Europe’s venture ecosystem. In this session, Danijel Visevic, Founding Partner at World Fund, takes the stage with a powerful message: Europe’s strength has always been its ability to turn crisis into collaboration — and it must do so again. Dant…

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E619 | Georg Reifferscheid, REWE Group: Building Climate-Tech Ventures Inside a €94B Retail Giant 40:09

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Welcome back to another EUVC Podcast, where we gather Europe’s venture family to share the stories, insights, and lessons that drive our ecosystem forward. Today we dive into the corporate venturing journey of Georg Reifferscheid, Head of Climate Tech at REWE Group, one of Europe’s largest retailers with €94B in revenue and 350,000 employees. With …

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E618 | EUVC Live powered by Woven Capital at The Drop | Jamie Rowles, Regeneration VC: Europe’s Conscious Consumer Lab 9:36

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Welcome back to EUVC Live in Malmö, where we bring you unfiltered conversations with the voices shaping Europe’s venture ecosystem. In this session, Jamie Rowles, Partner at Regeneration VC, takes the stage to explore Europe’s role in the global climate transition — and why consumer climate tech might just be the continent’s hidden superpower. Rege…

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This week, Pastor Josh spoke from Daniel 6 on the story of Daniel in the lions’ den 🦁. He reminded us that Daniel’s faithfulness and integrity in exile were possible because he trusted God completely, even when persecution came. The challenge for us today: to live a life of prayer, devotion, and integrity—not out of our own strength, but through th…