The Innovators & Investors Podcast: Connecting the Startup Ecosystem. We are on a mission to bridge the gap between founders, investors, and industry leaders across the early-stage ecosystem. By bringing together visionaries from cutting-edge startups, venture capitalists, family offices, angel investors, accelerators, and studios, we offer a platform for sharing invaluable insights, market trends, and first-hand experiences. Whether you’re an entrepreneur navigating the challenges of buildi ...
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Investor In Startups Podcasts
Listen to select TechCrunch articles on startups coverage—who's raising, who's exiting, who's changing the world.
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TWISTA helps your startup thrive with interviews and advice from the leading founders, investors, and thinkers in Australia's tech startup community.
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Let's Talk Serious Startups: The Nuts & Bolts
John Maddox - Serial Entrepreneur, Consultant, Advisor, Investor In Startup
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5 days a week Let's Talk Serious Startups is all about the nuts and bolts of what goes into going from a startup idea to success. We interview angel investors, venture capitalists, startup founders, crowdfunding experts, journalists, and marketing professionals that share their knowledge and experience on what it takes to become a Serious Startup! Show notes and more content can be accessed at Serious Startups.com
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Epic Angels is globally the largest women-only angel investment network, investing in APAC & LATAM. Epic Angels provides women with a platform to invest, learn, and help incubate more female angel investors who want to be part of the thriving startup scene. This show demystifies angel investing by allowing you to look behind the scenes, meet the startup founders, hear from the investors, and learn about the world of venture capital. Hosted by investors Maaike Doyer & Hester Spiegel, founders ...
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The podcast dedicated to demystifying Venture Capital. Nick Moran and Nate Pierotti interview VC's & Startup Founders and on how they build great technology startups.
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At this moment of inflection in technology, co-hosts Elad Gil and Sarah Guo talk to the world's leading AI engineers, researchers and founders about the biggest questions: How far away is AGI? What markets are at risk for disruption? How will commerce, culture, and society change? What’s happening in state-of-the-art in research? “No Priors” is your guide to the AI revolution. Email feedback to [email protected]. Sarah Guo is a startup investor and the founder of Conviction, an investment f ...
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In this series, we sit down with CEOs and entrepreneurs from startups and tech companies all around the world. Each episode features candid conversations with trailblazers who share their stories, challenges, and critical moments that shaped their companies. Understand how their mind works, how they turn ideas into reality, navigated startup life, and the lessons they learned.
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Insights from successful entrepreneurs & VCs: how to globally scale innovative technology ventures
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Steve Blank, eight-time entrepreneur and now a business school professor at Stanford, Columbia and Berkeley, shares his hard-won wisdom as he pioneers entrepreneurship as a management science, combining Customer Development, Business Model Design and Agile Development. The conclusion? Startups are simply not small versions of large companies! Startups are actually temporary organizations designed to search for a scalable and repeatable business model.
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Looking for early stage funding for your big startup idea? Join us for a conversation with angel investor Brian Cohen, chairman of New York Angels, and a lead investor in Pinterest. Kelly Hoey of Women Innovate Mobile will moderate the discussion and get Brian’s insights on how angel investors source deals and how angel investing has developed out of what used to be considered ”stupid money.” We’ll also hear his thoughts on “wantrapreneurs” and the startup scene in NYC.
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The top CPG podcast in the world, highlighting stories from founders, buyer spotlights, highly practical industry insights - all to give you a better chance at success.
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Heavybit is the leading early-stage investor in enterprise infrastructure. Since 2013, we've helped launch and scale visionary technical startups—from DevSecOps and feature flagging to AI code generation and beyond. We go hands-on from day 0, backing founders as they turn code into companies and build the future of software from the bottom up to the top down.
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Silicon Valley insider Kent Lindstrom explores the reality behind the Silicon Valley headlines as he sits down with the established venture capital and founder veterans and up-and-comers who are shaping the way we view the world online and beyond. Conversations include prominent venture capitalists and famous startup founders. Current hot topics: The state of the venture capital industry, AI startups, artificial general intelligence, venture capital investing in AI, and the societal risks of ...
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The 1st podcast dedicated to demystifying Venture Capital (est. May 2014). Nick Moran interviews the VC and Angel investor experts on how they find, evaluate and select the next great technology startups.
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Pioneers of AI is your guide to the latest technological frontier. Each week, host Rana el Kaliouby (AI scientist, investor, author, co-founder of Affectiva) is joined by the leading creators, critics, and thinkers behind mind-blowing technology and asks the important questions about how artificial intelligence is changing the way we live. As we venture together into the unknown, Pioneers is your tool to understanding and anticipating what comes next.
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Hall T Martin interviews angel and venture capital investors on how they invest and talks with CEOs who discuss their sector and what to look for. Hall T Martin also leads the Startup Funding Espresso series in which you can learn about startup funding and investing in the time it takes to have an espresso. https://investorconnect.org/
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Hi, I’m Jesse Phillips, formerly a technology investment banker and growth equity investor that was based in Washington, DC. In August 2016, I decided to travel the world and explore local startup ecosystems through the lens of my technology and finance background. By listening to this podcast, you’ll take a journey with me around the globe, and listen in on conversations with investors and entrepreneurs. We’ll learn about technology, innovation, investing, and global markets. With this seri ...
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Berlin-based startup LOCK8 discuss their unique product - a digital bike lock - and their plans to build a successful startup at the Apple Store, Kurfürstendamm in Berlin. Together with their investor Christophe Maire and moderator David Knight from Silicon Allee they talk about that all-important mentoring relationship between investor and startup.
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The Investor + Operator (IO) Podcast hosts the most candid, vulnerable conversations about building companies with the world’s best operators and investors.
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The B2B Revenue Executive Experience is a podcast hosted by Cory Cotten-Potter, who dedicates each episode to helping executives train their sales and marketing teams to optimize growth. Whether you’re interested in increasing margins and growing your market share, enabling your teams to compete on value rather than price, hiring new employees, or trying to stay at the forefront of the latest in sales and marketing techniques, this podcast will give you the tools and skills necessary to win ...
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Seed Money is where everyday people learn how to raise capital and get the funding you need to FINALLY get your startup to the next level! If you're struggling to get people to believe in your vision (and you don't need a billion-dollar deal in Silicon Valley), Seed Money will unlock the answers you've been looking for! Hosted by Jayla Siciliano, Shark Tank Entrepreneur, MBA, real estate investor, and experienced founder/investor in markets from consumer products to short-term rentals. In th ...
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Dave Gerhardt sits down with an entrepreneur or investor in the Boston startup community to talk about building a company in Boston. Learn more at techinboston.co.
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Can innovation, entrepreneurship and investment make the planet happier and healthier? Entrepreneur and investor Abigail Carroll thinks so. Through conversations with founders, investors, and thought leaders, in over a dozen countries and counting, Abigail shares this thought-provoking and hope-promoting world with her audience. And always with a little humour.
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The Tech.eu Podcast is a show discussing the most interesting stories from the European technology scene.
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Welcome to the Startup to Exit podcast where we bring you world-class entrepreneurs and VCs to share their hard-earned success stories and secrets. This podcast has been brought to you by TiE Seattle. TiE is a global non-profit that focuses on fostering entrepreneurship. TiE Seattle offers a range of programs including the GoVertical Startup Creation Weekend, TiE Entrepreneur Institute, and the TiE Seattle Angel Network. We encourage you to become a TiE member so you can gain access to these ...
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Once a high tech Mecca, Japan is playing catch up in technology startups. Essential lessons for current & future founders considering starting up in Japan. We love to share uncommon knowledge about fundraising, strategy, sales, marketing, recruitment & retention, cross-cultural challenges, and insights into how the Japanese startup ecosystem is evolving. This is an unparalleled English language resource. 📣 Season 1 Now Publishing! We are releasing Season 1 'Founder Foundations' progressively ...
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The tech media loves a splashy funding announcement - millions of dollars injected into a hot startup primed to become a unicorn. But what about the work behind those headlines? Host Jason Yeh, a former VC and venture-backed startup founder, talks with entrepreneurs about how they raised the capital to launch world-changing startups. Their conversations uncover incredible stories including cautionary tales, inspirational memories, and even some insightful tips. Keep up with us on social @fun ...
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BAD BITCH EMPIRE is for women ready to own their power, wealth, and life on their terms. Hosted by Lisa Carmen Wang—serial entrepreneur, investor, USA Hall of Fame gymnast, leading business and wealth coach and author of The Bad Bitch Business Bible. Lisa built a multi-million-dollar empire by rewriting the rules of success, and now she’s here to help you do the same.
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Hosted by Alan ‘the nice one’ Jones, Pick My Brain is a Day One show. Day One is the podcast network dedicated to founders, operators, and investors. Follow Pick My Brain through Day One on LinkedIn Sign up to get your startup pitches and for opportunities to be featured on the show.
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Scaling Nerds | Communications, PR and Storytelling for Startup Founders (prev. Red To Green)
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Scaling Nerds (formerly Red to Green) helps science and tech founders master the essential “communication fluff” of VC-backed growth: from branding and storytelling to media strategy and investor decks. Ranked in the top 5% globally, with listeners in 160+ countries, Scaling Nerds will help you win minds, markets, and your next fundraise. Hosted by Marina Schmidt.
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Deep Tech Germany: AI, Robotics & Frontier Innovation by Startuprad.io™
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Deep Tech Germany™, powered by Startuprad.io, explores the scientific breakthroughs and deep technologies shaping Europe’s future. Hosted by Joe Menninger, this podcast dives into the convergence of research, engineering, and venture capital — where pioneering ideas evolve into scalable companies. Every episode uncovers how scientists, founders, and investors in Germany, Austria, and Switzerland (DACH) transform frontier technologies into global businesses. From AI and robotics to semiconduc ...
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Learn from the stories, secrets, and skills of the world’s most brilliant and interesting startup founders and investors. - - This podcast is all about fuelling your dreams and bringing your ideas to life. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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A discussion on what’s happening the tech, startups, small business, venture capital and angel investing in the US and India with tips for small businesses and entrepreneurs every week from the mind of an operator, founder, and early-stage startup investor. Web: http://saka.vc X: https://x.com/sakaventures YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/investstream
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The Chicago Capital Podcast explores the startup and Venture Capital ecosystem in the Windy City. Each episode will feature a prominent founder, Venture Capitalist, or Angel investor who plays an integral part in the city's entrepreneurial story. Join host Matt Castellini as he chats with guests about their career journey, their perspective on a particular market, and their thoughts on the Chicago VC and startup scene.
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Conversations with the people shaping the UK property industry. We delve into their backstory, what they’re building today, and how they’re making it happen. Sponsored by Seamless https://goseamless.uk/
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DissedMedia: A Startup Story is a podcast that chronicles the start of DissedMedia and takes listeners along for the journey starting from the first week the company was founded. This podcast is about what a founder goes through trying to start a business and is meant to be a learning tool for anyone interested in starting a business of their own. Listen as founder Ben Olmos and his co-founding board work to take DissedMedia from concept to reality.
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Elevated conversations on raising capital, real estate and entrepreneurship. Raise the Bar Radio is the podcast for capital raisers, real estate investors, and entrepreneurs ready to stop playing small and start building real wealth. Hosted by Seth Bradley, securities attorney, startup founder, real estate investor, and multi-billion dollar dealmaker, this show delivers straight-talk strategies, expert insights, and real-world tactics to help you raise more capital, close bigger deals, and b ...
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If you've ever wanted to get inside the minds of venture capitalists, startup founders, and top business leaders and innovators, you've come to the right place. Join your host Jasmin Suknanan as she interviews founders and VCs who want to give you an inside look at their work and experiences. Whether you're an aspiring VC learning the ropes, a seasoned investor in need of new connections, or an entrepreneur who wants to learn creative, cutting edge growth strategies, join us here every Monda ...
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Blockchain Germany – Web3 Startups, Crypto Innovation & Venture Capital by Startuprad.io™
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Blockchain Germany™, powered by Startuprad.io, is your front-row seat to the European blockchain revolution. From Berlin to Zug, Frankfurt to Vienna, host Joe Menninger dives deep into how Web3, crypto startups, and venture capital are transforming the continent’s innovation landscape. Every episode delivers founder stories, investor strategies, and insider intelligence from the beating heart of Europe’s decentralized economy. Whether you’re a founder building in blockchain, a VC exploring t ...
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The Official SaaStr Podcast is the latest and greatest from the world of SaaStr, interviewing the most prominent operators and investors to discover their tips, tactics and strategies to attain success in the fiercely competitive world of SaaS. On the side of the operators, we center around getting from $0 to $100m ARR faster, what it takes to scale successfully and what are the core elements of hiring. As for the investors, we learn what metrics they hone in on when examining SaaS business, ...
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Ventures from the Valley is a podcast that focuses on all things business and investment, discussing the hottest topics with industry experts and thought leaders. This is the show you want to listen to if you want to grow your investment portfolio. Get ready to dive head-first into Silicon Valley with host Victor — and learn the true ins and outs of late-stage venture capital, from evaluating deals to understanding market cycles, portfolio strategy, and the mindset behind world-class founder ...
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Barry Ritholtz speaks with the people that shape markets, investing and business.
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Listen to conversations between Madrona investors and entrepreneurs, founders, and startup personalities who talk about some of the key moments in building a company. Designed to give would-be founders and others interested in working with or for startups a view into the struggle and the lessons learned, these conversations are informal and informative. With more than 25 years of investing in early-stage technology companies, Madrona has worked with founders from day one to help build their ...
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Startup Funding Espresso – Innovation Looks Trivial in the Early Days
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Innovation Looks Trivial in the Early Days Hello, this is Hall T. Martin with the Startup Funding Espresso -- your daily shot of startup funding and investing. In the early days of a startup, innovation can look trivial. Innovation is often applied to the lower end of the market. New technologies often start as simple devices or applications. These…
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Investor Stories 450. How to Succeed Early in VC: Slow Down, Commit to Relationships, and Become an Active Listener (Niehenke, York, Hilaly)
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On this special segment of The Full Ratchet, the following Investors are featured: Alexander Niehenke of Scale Venture Partners Kyle York of York IE Aaref Hilaly of Bain Capital Ventures We asked guests for the most important piece of advice that they'd share with folks early in their venture career. The host of The Full Ratchet is Nick Moran of Ne…
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How to make your startup stand out in a crowded market, according to investors
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At TechCrunch Disrupt, three investors took the stage to dissect what makes — and breaks — a pitch deck. They shared with the crowd their candid views on what works in a pitch deck — and what doesn’t. Their biggest pet peeve? Buzzword overload. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices…
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In the three years since TWISTA's last investor special we've seen the end of the zero-interest rate environment, a severe inflationary shock - and much more besides. For at least two years raising investment as a startup was harder than it had been in nearly a generation. Is that tumult over? And what have we learned from it? We talk to Aussie Ang…
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How World Cup champion Mario Götze built a parallel career as an angel investor
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Mario Götze will go down in soccer history as the player who scored the winning goal that made Germany the 2014 FIFA World Cup champion. But he is also an increasingly seasoned angel investor. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesBy TechCrunch
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The Fundraising Advice Founders Never Hear (But Desperately Need) w/ Shefqet Avdullau
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Getting an investor to fund your business isn't just about your idea, industry, team, or even your business model. What can help or tank your efforts often comes down to how you show up in the room. Your mindset, how you handle the power dynamics, and whether you actually see yourself as the one offering value, not asking for it. The truth is that …
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How Darrow's AI Legal Intelligence Platform Mitigates Legal Risk and Accelerates Litigation
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In this episode of The Innovators & Investors Podcast, Kristian Marquez hosts Mathew Lewis, U.S. General Manager and Chief Revenue Officer at Darrow, a company dedicated to uncovering large-scale legal violations and helping plaintiffs, plaintiff firms, insurance companies, and corporates manage risk. Mathew shares Darrow’s unique approach to ident…
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#230 - From Self-Distribution to Full-Service Distributor: Scaling Ops with Smidge Beverage and Cin7
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In this episode of the Startup CPG Podcast, host Daniel Scharff sits down with Adam O'Connor, founder of Smidge Beverage—a lightly boozy 2.35% ABV vodka soda—and Josh Fischer, VP of Product at Cin7, to explore how early-stage founders can build scalable operations systems that support growth without breaking as they scale. Adam shares his journey l…
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Teradar reveals its first terahertz-band vision sensor for cars
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The company is tapping the terahertz band of the electromagnetic spectrum to bring out the best qualities of more common lidar and radar sensors. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesBy TechCrunch
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Startup Funding Espresso – Hiring a Professional CEO
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Hiring a Professional CEO Hello, this is Hall T. Martin with the Startup Funding Espresso -- your daily shot of startup funding and investing. Startup founders take the CEO position because they bring the vision and passion to launch the company. They know the domain and are building the core product and go-to-market strategy. They are the ultimate…
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499. A 17 Time Midas Lister on Greatness, the $6T AI Teammate Market, Why AI Sovereignty Is Critical, and Who Wins the Battle Between Incumbents and Startups (Navin Chaddha)
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Navin Chaddha of Mayfield joins Nick to discuss A 17 Time Midas Lister on Greatness, the $6T AI Teammate Market, Why AI Sovereignty Is Critical, and Who Wins the Battle Between Incumbents and Startups. In this episode we cover: Challenges in Early Internet Video Lessons from Interacting with Tech Luminaries Investment Philosophy and Evaluation Proc…
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499. A 17 Time Midas Lister on Greatness, the $6T AI Teammate Market, Why AI Sovereignty Is Critical, and Who Wins the Battle Between Incumbents and Startups (Navin Chaddha)
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Navin Chaddha of Mayfield joins Nick to discuss A 17 Time Midas Lister on Greatness, the $6T AI Teammate Market, Why AI Sovereignty Is Critical, and Who Wins the Battle Between Incumbents and Startups. In this episode we cover: Challenges in Early Internet Video Lessons from Interacting with Tech Luminaries Investment Philosophy and Evaluation Proc…
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Nearshoring can be the difference between a startup that crawls and a startup that ships. In Episode 39 of DissedMedia: A Startup Story, Ben Olmos sits down with Brian Samson, founder of Plug Technologies, to break down how founders and operators can scale teams in Latin America (especially Mexico and Argentina) to extend runway, move faster, and k…
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Investor Spotlight: Family Fund with Josh Wand and Sean Kelly
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In this episode of the Startup CPG Podcast, host Hannah Dittman sits down with Josh Wand and Sean Kelly, General Partners at the Family Fund, to explore what founders actually need to understand when navigating fundraising. The Family Fund is a deeply community-driven investment firm built by former founders who believe the best companies are built…
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Why Private Assets Are Essential: Masters in Business with Stephanie Drescher
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Barry sits down with Stephanie Drescher, Apollo’s Chief Client and Product Development Officer and a member of the Firm’s Leadership Team. He and Stephanie discuss her start at JP Morgan, creating company culture, and investment decisions. They also discussed how Apollo manages performance and balance sheets. They also discuss the increased interes…
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Even as global crop prices fall, India’s Arya.ag is attracting investors
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Arya.ag, an Indian agritech company offering storage facilities near farms and offering lending services to hundreds of thousands of farmers, has drawn investor interest and remained profitable even as global crop prices continue to fall in a volatile commodities market. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices…
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Startup Funding Espresso – How Startups Can Make Better Forecasts
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How Startups Can Make Better Forecasts Hello, this is Hall T. Martin with the Startup Funding Espresso -- your daily shot of startup funding and investing. Forecasting is a key skill founders need for raising funding. Investors want to know the founders' expectations for the business with the funds raised. Here are some key steps to make better for…
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SaaStr 835: AI + B2B in 2026: Find the Tailwinds or Get Left Behind with SaaStr CEO and Founder Jason Lemkin
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SaaStr 835: AI + B2B in 2026: Find the Tailwinds or Get Left Behind with SaaStr CEO and Founder Jason Lemkin Software spend is set to hit record levels in 2026, but you're not getting any of it unless you change. SaaStr CEO and Founder Jason Lemkin breaks down the paradox facing B2B companies right now: It's never been easier to scale to $100M (for…
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Founder Feature: Houston Buehrle of Little Zing
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In this episode of the Startup CPG Podcast, Caitlin Bricker welcomes Houston Buehrle, founder of Little Zing, a premium mustard brand rooted in a century-old Danish family recipe. Houston shares how he transformed his great-grandmother’s handcrafted condiment into a fast-emerging brand in the CPG space, known for its clean ingredients, distinctive …
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‘College dropout’ has become the most coveted startup founder credential
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AI founders are increasingly using their "dropout" status as a credential during YC pitches. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesBy TechCrunch
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Startup Funding Espresso – How To Build an Elevator Pitch
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How To Build an Elevator Pitch Hello, this is Hall T. Martin with the Startup Funding Espresso -- your daily shot of startup funding and investing. The elevator pitch is the short form of your startup pitch. It introduces the deal to an investor and gives the key highlights. The goal is not to tell them everything but rather to intrigue them to lea…
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Investor Stories 450. How to Succeed Early in VC: Slow Down, Commit to Relationships, and Become an Active Listener (Niehenke, York, Hilaly)
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On this special segment of The Full Ratchet, the following Investors are featured: Alexander Niehenke of Scale Venture Partners Kyle York of York IE Aaref Hilaly of Bain Capital Ventures We asked guests for the most important piece of advice that they'd share with folks early in their venture career. The host of The Full Ratchet is Nick Moran of Ne…
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Best of 2025: From Startup to Exit Podcast
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Send us a text Join us for a dynamic highlight reel featuring short segments from the 2025 season of From Startup to Exit, TiE Seattle’s flagship podcast showcasing world-class entrepreneurs, innovators, and industry leaders sharing candid insights from their journeys. Each mini-segment brings you the essence of these remarkable conversations — fro…
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TBC 141: Why Investors Tune Out Before You Get Started
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A lot of founders jump straight to trying to sound impressive in a pitch. That usually backfires. In this episode of Back Channel, I break down the step most people skip, getting the investor to actually care before you show them anything clever. I talk through why context matters more than complexity, how to think about an ideal investor who alrea…
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At The Money: Tax Management for Investors
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There are important issues that all investors face when it comes to managing their taxes: more than just capital gains, there is also asset location, tax-qualified accounts, income timing, loss use, and much more. And, in 2025, many of the rules have changed! Bill Artzerounian is Director of Tax Services at Ritholtz Wealth Management, where he focu…
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Startup Funding Espresso – The Nuances of Pitching
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The Nuances of Pitching Hello, this is Hall T. Martin with the Startup Funding Espresso -- your daily shot of startup funding and investing. In pitching investors, there are key nuances that can make or break the pitch. Here is a list of nuances to consider when pitching: Use the pitch to build a collaboration. Funding is a part of it, but not the …
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Rapid Response: Rana’s AI forecast for 2026, with Bob Safian
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How should leaders prepare for AI’s accelerating impact on work and everyday life? AI scientist, entrepreneur, and Pioneers of AI host Dr. Rana El Kaliouby returns to Rapid Response to share her predictions for the year ahead — from physical AI entering the real world to what it means to onboard AI into your org chart. El Kaliouby also cuts through…
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Beyond the Form: How Alon Rosenberg is Humanizing AI Sales
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Most B2B teams are losing qualified buyers not because their product is wrong, but because their sales motion is too slow to keep up with modern intent. In this episode of The B2B Revenue Executive Experience, host Cory Cotten-Potter sits down with Alon Rosenberg, Co-Founder and CEO of Knock AI, to explore why conversational B2B sales and direct me…
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Startup Funding Espresso – Key Skills for a Startup Founder To Have
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Key Skills for a Startup Founder To Have Hello, this is Hall T. Martin with the Startup Funding Espresso -- your daily shot of startup funding and investing. Successful startup founders share several key skills. Here are the key skills for a startup founder to have: They have access to the networks that are vital to their startup success. This incl…
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Konstantin von Wedel at Platformance: Using Data and AI to Drive Demand Generation
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This special Startup Spotlights episode was filmed live at Expand North Star (ENS) 2025, the world’s largest startup and investor event (October 2025). In this episode, we sit down with Konstantin von Wedel, Strategy Director at Platformance MENA, to unpack why advertising and marketing remain critical growth drivers — and how brands can balance lo…
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#229 - The Rise of Ketone IQ: Creating a New Energy Category with Michael Brandt
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In this episode of the Startup CPG Podcast, host Daniel Scharff sits down with Michael Brandt, founder and CEO of Ketone IQ, to explore one of the most ambitious category creation stories in modern CPG. Ketone IQ has raised significant capital, secured military research partnerships with the Department of Defense, landed major retail distribution i…
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Investors share what to remember while raising a Series A
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Investors share what founders should remember if looking to raise a Series A. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesBy TechCrunch
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MDM 14 | Million Dollar Monday With AdaPia D'Errico
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In this episode, Adapia explains that she made her first million through real estate investing, and her last million came the exact same way. Right now, she is in an in-between season, deciding whether her next million will come from scaling a business to seven-figure revenue or from returning to investing after a challenging few years. Adapia emph…
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Startup Funding Espresso – Launching a Startup in a New Domain
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Launching a Startup in a New Domain Hello, this is Hall T. Martin with the Startup Funding Espresso -- your daily shot of startup funding and investing. Markets shift and change, creating new startup opportunities. Founders seek new markets in which to launch a startup. For those launching a startup in a new domain, here are some key steps: Read se…
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How Mill closed the deal with Amazon and Whole Foods
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Matt Rogers's food waste startup will soon deploy its commercial food waste bins in grocery stores throughout the U.S. Here's how Rogers thinks about preparing a startup for success. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesBy TechCrunch
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Replay - The Biggest Misconceptions About AI Agents, Why Defensibility Doesn't Matter at Seed, and Whether the AI Center of Gravity Is Shifting to China (Aaref Hilaly)
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In this special replay episode Aaref Hilaly of Bain Capital Ventures joins Nick to discuss The Biggest Misconceptions About AI Agents, Why Defensibility Doesn't Matter at Seed, and Whether the AI Center of Gravity Is Shifting to China. In this episode we cover: AI Investment Strategy and Market Utility Impact of AI on Jobs and Early Instances of Re…
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Replay - The Biggest Misconceptions About AI Agents, Why Defensibility Doesn't Matter at Seed, and Whether the AI Center of Gravity Is Shifting to China (Aaref Hilaly)
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In this special replay episode Aaref Hilaly of Bain Capital Ventures joins Nick to discuss The Biggest Misconceptions About AI Agents, Why Defensibility Doesn't Matter at Seed, and Whether the AI Center of Gravity Is Shifting to China. In this episode we cover: AI Investment Strategy and Market Utility Impact of AI on Jobs and Early Instances of Re…
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Episode 38: Dylan McDonnell on Building Foodini and The Future of Food Transparency
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What if half the country could not safely eat at most restaurants and no one was talking about it? In this episode of DissedMedia: A Startup Story, we sit down with Dylan McDonnell, founder of Foodini, to explore the future of food transparency, dietary safety, and why ingredient data is becoming a major competitive advantage for restaurants. Diagn…
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Operator Spotlight: R&D Insights with Matt Craighead, R&D Manager Trubar
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In this episode of the Startup CPG Podcast, host Hannah Dittman sits down with Matt Craighead, R&D Manager at Trubar, to explore the real product development process—from initial concept and benchtop formulation to scaled production and everything in between. Matt brings a rare blend of technical depth, operator empathy, and practical insights to w…
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