Best Minute VC Podcasts (2025)

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20Product: How AI Changes Product Design | Does the Design Phase Become Irrelevant in a World of Vibe Coding | The Five Pillars of Truly Great Product Design with Carl Rivera, Chief Design Officer at Shopify ... 1:11:23

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Carl Rivera is the Chief Design Officer at Shopify, where he previously led both Merchant Services and the Shop App as VP of Product. Before joining Shopify through its acquisition of Tictail, Carl was the co-founder and CEO of Tictail, the "Tumblr for e-commerce," where he built one of the most beloved design-forward commerce platforms of its era.…

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The Great VC Concentration 54:26

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In another special solo episode, Peter Walker dives deep into Carta's Q2 Fund Performance Report to unpack the data on what's really happening inside venture capital today. Peter walks through the critical benchmarks every GP and LP needs to know, from median and top-decile Net IRR, TVPI, and DPI across different vintages and fund sizes. He explain…

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Angelo Bahu - TikTok Creator | From Donut Shop to 750 Million Views 1:45:40

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➡️ Join 321,000 people who read my free weekly newsletter: https://newsletter.scottdclary.com ➡️ Like The Podcast? Leave A Rating: https://ratethispodcast.com/successstory Angelo Bahu is the viral force behind Yonutz, racking up 750+ million views across 8 million YouTube subscribers and 2.8 million TikTok followers. He turned his family's donut sh…

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4907: Decoding NDA’s Bihar landslide, NHAI’s InvIT plan & India Inc’s broadening recovery | MC Editor's Picks 4:51

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Tune in to this edition of Moneycontrol Editor’s Picks for our in-depth coverage of the Bihar election results - from the big picture view to what resonated with voters, the new M-Y axis and takeaways for the losers. Also find our coverage from policy, to markets, to corporate deals, including an interview with Tata Steel’s Managing Director TV Nar…

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4906: Swiggy to move HQ from Bengaluru's Bellandur to Whitefield; DPDP rules are here and Peak XV strikes gold with Groww, Pine Labs | MC Tech3 6:35

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In today’s Tech3 from Moneycontrol, we break down Swiggy’s big HQ shift from Bellandur to Whitefield as Bengaluru’s tech corridors quietly reorganise. We also unpack the government’s newly notified DPDP rules and what the long compliance runway means for companies. Then, a look at Peak XV Partners’ blockbuster outcomes from Groww and Pine Labs. And…

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🏦 “Mergers & Athletes” — Goldman’s sports agency. Burberry’s british pivot. Sonder’s hotel drama. +RIP Penny 21:56

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Goldman Sachs bought a VC and a sports talent agency… because they take a tiny % of huge $$$. Burberry’s stock is up 50% on their British pivot…. They’re leaning into England’s bad weather. Sonder abruptly shut down, leaving thousands without hotels… It’s WeWork 2.0. And RIP to the American Penny… (so we wrote a coin obituary) $ABNB $GS $BRBY NEWSL…

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4905: Market mood hinges on Bihar verdict; Q2 earnings roundup & Pine Labs listing | Market Minutes 9:07

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Markets brace for volatility as Bihar election results roll in and the Nifty hovers below the 25,900 mark. The GIFT Nifty signals a negative start this Friday morning. Globally, tech stocks weigh on sentiment as Asia slides and Wall Street posts its worst fall since early October, with doubts emerging over a December Fed rate cut. Meanwhile, gold r…

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Lessons - 44 Decisions That Make or Break Leaders | David Siegel - Ex-CEO of Investopedia 11:43

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➡️ Like The Podcast? Leave A Rating: https://ratethispodcast.com/successstory In this "Lessons" episode, David Siegel, former CEO of Investopedia, shares his insights on what makes leaders truly effective. He explores how transparent decision-making, aligned incentives, and open communication empower teams and strengthen organizations. Drawing on h…

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Lessons - The Podcast Strategy That Beats Legacy Media | Ben Shapiro - Media Entrepreneur 15:22

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➡️ Like The Podcast? Leave A Rating: https://ratethispodcast.com/successstory In this "Lessons" episode, Ben Shapiro, media entrepreneur, breaks down how a simple consulting pivot evolved into a full-scale media business powered by podcasting. He shares how relationship-driven outreach, iterative experimentation, and an unexpected discovery about a…

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4904: Inflation’s mixed story, Andhra’s FDI catch up, & why govt’s going slow on RE generation | MC Editor's Picks 4:05

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Moneycontrol expose on misuse of prop-trading accounts prompts SEBI to act, CBDT seeks precise definition of “data centre” for tax exemptions, jewellery sales surge despite record gold prices, and InterGlobe aviation is set to join Sensex. Also find our reports on the government's renewables policy, Andhra’s renewed FDI push, inflation’s mixed stor…

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4x Founder Shreesha Ramdas on What to Do Before You Build Your Startup 56:40

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When Shreesha Ramdas left Medallia after a $6.5B acquisition he decided it was time to reinvent. At his 4th startup Lumber, before writing a single line of code, he hired a sales person and ran 200+ interviews across the industry to understand the real pain points. The interviews gave Shreesha the insight that though payments were a problem, it was…

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4903: Manipal Group's Ranjan Pai submits bid for Byju's; BPMs ride the AI wave, outpacing IT peers; India’s Rs 1 lakh cr bet on quantum, chips and Flutter takes $556 mn hit on Junglee | MC Tech3 8:40

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In today’s Tech3 from Moneycontrol, we unpack Ranjan Pai’s bid for Byju’s parent Think & Learn, marking a crucial chapter in the edtech firm's bankruptcy saga. We then decode how BPM firms like Genpact, EXL, and Firstsource are outpacing IT peers, powered by AI-led transformation. Also on the show: India’s Rs 1 lakh crore push into quantum, semicon…

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🩱 “Keeping Up With $5B” — Skims’ money situation. Country Music’s AI hit. Netflix’s theme park opens. +Harvard Grade InflAAAAtion 20:49

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The #1 country song in America was made by AI… It's the 1st of many future AI firsts. Kim Kardashian’s Skims hit a $5B valuation… Wall Street thinks it’s worth more than Nike and Lulu. Netflix just opened its 1st theme park… because Disney buys, but Netflix rents. Harvard has an inflation problem… 60% of grades are straight A’s. #Gradeflation $NKE …

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20VC: Sequoia's Leadership Transition | Michael Burry Shorts NVIDIA and Palantir | Gamma Raises $100M at $2BN | Has Defensibility Died in a World of AI | Datadog Surges as Duolingo Plummets: What is Happening ... 1:15:50

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AGENDA: 04:22 Sequoia's Leadership Transition 09:46 Michael Burry's Big Short on Nvidia and Palantir 17:41 Gamma Raises $100M at a $2BN Valuation 32:34 Does Defensibility Exist Today When Copying is Easy 40:31 Should All Funds Be Way More Diversified 47:12 How to Run a Fundraising Process & What Not To Do 57:57 Datadog Surges 20% and Duolingo Crash…

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4902: Nifty bulls aim for 26,000 as mood brightens, two-wheeler earnings & record low CPI data in focus | Market Minutes 10:01

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Markets are set for a quiet start as the GIFT Nifty signals a flat open. Shares extended gains for three straight sessions and midcaps hit a fresh record high on Wednesday. Asian markets trade mostly higher, while US futures edge higher as the US House passes a bill to end the historic shutdown. Overnight, Wall Street saw a sharp divergence with th…

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4900: Nash industries deal, US tariffs reshape trade & what’s behind Bihar’s strong voter turnout | MC Editor's Picks 3:09

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A fat finger error at Karnataka Bank and its belated realisation draws RBI scrutiny, inflation eases in October to its slowest since this data series began in 2013, Trump’s tariffs have reshaped India’s trade and our data analysis shows that JD(U) and Congress strongholds drove the surge in Bihar’s voter turnout. To unpack all this and get up to sp…

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4901: Groww's bumper debut, MeitY vs tech bodies on deepfake rules and Ather's edge over Ola Electric explained | MC Tech3 8:14

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In today’s Tech3 from Moneycontrol, Groww steals the spotlight with a blockbuster market debut, as shares jump 31% on listing day. Capillary trims its IPO size amid improving cash flows. India’s tech industry pushes back against MeitY’s draft deepfake rules, warning of overbroad definitions. The EV rivalry heats up with Ather outperforming Ola Elec…

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👵🏽🥡 “Silver Swipers” — DoorDash’s grannie growth. Softbank’s Nvidia ghosting. Italy’s Tortellini tariff. +McRib Bitcoin 21:51

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DoorDash is the fastest-growing brand in America… shockingly because of your boomers. Softbank sold all its $5.8B of Nvidia stock… because AI $ is actually finite. Italian Pasta is getting a 107% tariff… the story explains the big Supreme Court ruling. Plus, the McDonald’s McRib is back on the menu… which could drive a Bitcoin surge. $DASH $NVDA $M…

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4899: News 18 Mega Exit Poll results, why the Delhi blast did not shake markets & China’s growing naval might | MC Editor's Picks 4:06

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News18 Mega Exit Poll results for Bihar predict an NDA victory with 140-150 seats. Find the highlights on our website. In the day’s Editor’s Picks learn about the consolidation in the auto-tech space, follow our investigation on how a Surat-based prop trading scam unfolded, and our analysis on why China’s growing naval muscle should deepen ties amo…

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4898: Nifty poised to extend gains as bihar exit polls hint at NDA clean sweep; BSE's strong Q2 and key earnings in focus | Market Minutes 10:46

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Markets are likely to start the session on a positive note as early trends from the GIFT Nifty point to firm trade. The Nifty reclaimed the 25,700 mark on Tuesday, led by strong gains in IT and auto stocks, while exit polls from Bihar projecting a comfortable BJP–JDU victory are seen as sentimentally positive for the market. Globally, markets trade…

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Maria Wendt - Business Coach to 100,000 Women | How to Make $650K/Month Working Less Than 2 Days 1:26:00

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➡️ Join 321,000 people who read my free weekly newsletter: https://newsletter.scottdclary.com ➡️ Like The Podcast? Leave A Rating: https://ratethispodcast.com/successstory Maria Wendt is a seven-figure business coach and entrepreneur who has transformed over 100,000 women into profitable online business owners. Featured in Forbes and sought-after g…

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4897: Pine Labs and PhysicsWallah IPO subscription update; Auto tech revs up as CarTrade, Spinny eye big buys and H-1B curbs push Indian IT subcontract bills 7:00

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In today’s Tech3 from Moneycontrol, Pine Labs wraps up its Rs 3,900 crore IPO with 2.5x subscription while PhysicsWallah sees muted subscription. India’s auto-tech space shifts gears as CarTrade nears a $1.2 billion merger with CarDekho and Spinny moves to acquire GoMechanic. We also decode how H-1B visa curbs are driving up subcontracting costs fo…

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🤡 “Forced Fun!” — Target’s Smile Rule. Trump’s $2k Tariff Dividend. OneSkin’s dude beauty. +Starbucks’ Bear-ista. 20:42

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Target’s making workers smile if a customer is within 10 ft… but it’s not the only “Forced Fun biz. President Trump wants to send you … but we found 5 huge economic plot holes. OneSkin has biohacked the skin’s aging process… as Millennials trade “clean” for “clinical” Starbucks is saying “I’m sorry” for selling out of Bearistas. Not baristas, bear-…

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4896: Nifty set for positive open on weekly F&O expiry day; latest on India-US trade deal & PhysicsWallah IPO in focus | Market Minutes 9:02

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Markets are poised for a positive start as Asian indices edge higher and Wall Street rallies on renewed optimism around artificial intelligence and hopes of an end to the record U.S. government shutdown. Back home, the Nifty snapped a three-day losing streak, led by gains in IT and defence stocks, while Lenskart recovered smartly from its listing l…

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The Founder Who Mastered Timing Ft Sachin Aggarwal | Stackgen 56:47

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You rarely meet someone who has built and sold five companies. Sachin Aggarwal is now building his sixth, Stackgen. The depth of lessons from someone who has been through that journey five times and still chooses to build again is simply unmatched. Even after five successful exits, he still builds like a first-time founder. He studies every new dom…

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4894: Swiggy fundraise, Lenskart IPO & Mahindra Thar fights perception battle | MC Editor's Picks 4:02

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Swiggy’s fundraise advisors, Lenskart’s mixed start at listing, India’s rising imports from China, New Delhi's hope for a bargain with EU, and a minister stereotypes Mahindra Thar owners - find all this and more news in the latest edition of Moneycontrol Editor’s Picks.By moneycontrol

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4895: Tepid start for Lenskart; Founders turn investors in their own startups; 7 out of 11 new-age listed firms remain in red in Q2FY26 and Swiggy ropes in bankers for Rs 10,000 crore QIP 7:49

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In today’s Tech3 from Moneycontrol, we break down Swiggy’s massive Rs 10,000-crore QIP as it gears up for expansion, Lenskart’s lacklustre market debut despite a strong IPO, and decode a fascinating trend of startup founders investing in their own companies to reclaim equity and signal confidence. Plus, we look at Ather Energy’s narrowing losses in…

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🦺 “How Vests Won Wall St” — Vest Szn. Duolingo’s unhinged mistake. Air Travel’s Expedia moment. +AI Dog Pawdcasters 22:33

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It’s Vest Season… So we tracked the history of Corporate America’s fave fashion to 1666. Duolingo’s stock had its worst day ever… because its Owl Mascot wasn’t unhinged *enough*. Expedia’s stock jumped to an all-time high Friday… changing the narrative on the economy. Plus, the newest trend in Podcasting is Pawdcasting… AI dogs are topping the char…

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20VC: Benchmark's Newest General Partner Ev Randle on Why Margins Matter Less in AI | Why Mega Funds Will Not Produce Good Returns | OpenAI vs Anthropic: What Happens and Who Wins Coding | Investing Lessons ... 1:25:43

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Ev Randle is a General Partner @ Benchmark, one of the best funds in venture capital. In their latest fund, they have Mercor ($10BN valuation), Sierra ($10BN valuation), Firework ($4BN valuation), Legora ($2Bn valuation) and Langchain ($1.4Bn valuation). To put this in multiples on invested capital, that is a 60x, two 30x and two 20x. Before Benchm…

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Lessons - The Hiring Process That Got SpaceX’s Attention | Harpaul Sambhi - Careerify Founder 14:35

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➡️ Like The Podcast? Leave A Rating: https://ratethispodcast.com/successstory In this "Lessons" episode, Harpaul Sambhi, founder of Careerify and CEO of Magical, breaks down how intentional hiring and radical transparency can transform company culture. He explains why defining clear values early helps build diverse, high-performing teams and how op…

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Lessons - What Happens When CEOs Stop Chasing Revenue ($100M Founder) | Melissa Urban - CEO of Whole30 14:07

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➡️ Like The Podcast? Leave A Rating: https://ratethispodcast.com/successstory In this "Lessons" episode, Melissa Urban, CEO and co-founder of Whole30, explores what happens when leaders stop chasing revenue and start building from purpose. She shares how genuine human connection can transform leadership, why comparing yourself to competitors limits…

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4893: Nifty’s bounce - Flash in the pan or fresh momentum? Goldman Sachs upgrades India & all eyes on Lenskart’s big debut | Market Minutes 13:00

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After a volatile week, the Nifty wrapped up Friday’s session with a sharp intraday recovery, managing to defend the crucial 25,300 support zone. But can this bounce turn into sustained momentum, or was it just a flash in the pan? In today’s episode, Nandita Khemka breaks down the key cues that could shape the trading day — from global cues, market …

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Peter Cuneo - Marvel’s Turnaround CEO, $4.5B Exit | The Navy Officer Who Saved Marvel 1:14:43

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➡️ Join 321,000 people who read my free weekly newsletter: https://newsletter.scottdclary.com ➡️ Like The Podcast? Leave A Rating: https://ratethispodcast.com/successstory Peter Cuneo is a renowned American business executive best known for orchestrating one of the greatest corporate turnarounds in history as President and CEO of Marvel Entertainme…

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4892: Rajnath Singh exclusive, UpGrad-Unacademy in talks & inside Finance Bill 2026 | MC Editor's Picks 3:52

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Tune in for an exclusive interview with Rajnath Singh on India’s defence capabilities, find out the extent of damage from a prop trading scam unearthed in Surat, learn about the acquisition talks between UpGrad and Unacademy for and discover the key GST reforms that are likely to be included in the Finance Bill 2026. Moneycontrol Editor’s Picks has…

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This CEO Built a Daily AI Agent That Searches the Web While He Sleeps 40:15

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Summary In this conversation, Chris Savage discusses the evolving landscape of entertainment and the importance of trust in video content. He highlights the current phase of shock and awe in video production, driven by advancements in technology that blur the lines between reality and fiction. Savage emphasizes that as audiences become accustomed t…

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20Sales: Why You Need a CRO Pre-Product | Why Remote Sales Teams Do Not Work | How Snowflake Built a Sales Machine with Chad Peets 1:09:13

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Chad Peets is one of the greatest sales leaders and recruiters of the last 25 years. From 2018 to 2023, Chad was a Managing Director at Sutter Hill Ventures. Chad has worked with the world's best CEOs and CROs to build world-class go-to-market organizations. Chad is currently a member of the Board of Directors for Lacework and Luminary Cloud and on…

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4891: It's raining hikes at GCCs, ER&D firms; RuPay chips away at Visa, Mastercard; and Why PW's Prateek Maheshwari is confident about IPO pricing | MC Tech3 6:17

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In today’s Tech3 from Moneycontrol, Groww’s blockbuster IPO wraps up with 18x subscription, while Pine Labs sees a 13% subscription steady Day 1. It’s raining hikes at GCCs and ER&D firms as deep tech talent drives 30–40% pay jumps. RuPay chips away at Visa and Mastercard’s market share with UPI-linked credit cards. And PhysicsWallah’s Prateek Mahe…

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🦈 “Doo-Doo-Doo” — Baby Shark’s IPO. 85% off Ozempic. Lyft CEO David Risher. +Restaurant Hottie AI 26:11

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President Trump struck a deal with Big Pharma for $150 GLP-1 drugs… a total euro move. On the 10th anniversary of the Baby Shark video… its owner PinkFong IPO’d at a $400 million valuation. Lyft’s CEO celebrated their best quarter yet… by joining The Best One Yet in-studio LooksMapping ranks restaurants by the hotness of their diners. $LYFT $UBER $…

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Lessons - Chauffeur Knowledge (Scott) 22:13

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➡️ Start Here: https://newsletter.scottdclary.com ➡️ Like The Podcast? Subscribe Here: https://youtube.com/c/scottdclary ➡️ If you like more content like this, you'll love my podcast, 10 Minute Mindset https://10minmindset.org/ In this "Lessons" episode, we're exposing why you can explain concepts perfectly in meetings, but when it's time to actual…

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4890: Carlsberg’s India IPO, Bihar phase 1 wraps up & new kids on the AI block | MC Editor's Picks 3:49

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Inside the day’s Moneycontrol Editor’s Picks: Danish brewer Carlsberg has picked its advisors for a proposed IPO, PhysicsWallah's founders are set to join the billionaire club, Piramal Finance set to relist on stock exchanges, fiscal second quarter earnings deliver surprise. Also tune in to discover more news from politics to policy, and learn abou…

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Learn from Silicon Valley’s Best Companies (Hubspot, Google & Salesforce) w/Avanish Sahai 54:28

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India is the 2nd largest startup ecosystem now. But, can it be at par with Silicon Valley? With 37 years of experience in the valley, Avanish sahai believes it can. But what made Silicon Valley the ultimate startup ecosystem? It was investors, universities and an environment where people dreamed to come live and work. And, in the last 25 years Indi…

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Lessons - The Brutal Truth About Fundraising | Russ Heddleston - Built & Sold DocSend for $165M 11:42

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➡️ Like The Podcast? Leave A Rating: https://ratethispodcast.com/successstory In this "Lessons" episode, Russ Heddleston, founder of DocSend, breaks down the harsh realities of startup fundraising and what truly separates successful founders from the rest. Drawing from his experience building and selling DocSend for $165M, he reveals why timing a r…

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Lessons - The Truth About Finding Product-Market Fit After 3 Exits | Shirish Nadkarni - Author of From Startup to Exit 13:24

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➡️ Like The Podcast? Leave A Rating: https://ratethispodcast.com/successstory In this “Lessons” episode, Shirish Nadkarni, author of From Startup to Exit, breaks down what it really takes to find product-market fit — and why timing, validation, and adaptability can make or break a startup. Drawing from his own journey through three successful exits…

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4889: How homegrown Maya Research beat Google in speech AI; Freshworks Q3 revenue up, Ola Electric Q2 loss narrows and CaratLane founder Mithun Sacheti defends Lenskart valuation | MC Tech3 7:36

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In today’s Tech3 from Moneycontrol, Groww’s IPO sees strong retail frenzy while PhysicsWallah sets its price band ahead of its Rs 3,480-crore issue. We decode how two 23-year-olds from Bengaluru built a voice AI model that outperformed Google’s. Plus, Freshworks’ Q3 revenue rises 15 percent, Ola Electric narrows losses but sees weaker sales, and Ca…

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👠 “HOLD Tory Birch” — Fashion’s stock market. Elon’s $1 Trillion Rihanna payday. The Capitalism Election. +Tom Brady’s cloned dog 21:24

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Will Elon quit Tesla tomorrow?... He may if shareholders don’t approve his $1 Trillion bonus (“Better Have My Money”) Hold: Gucci. Sell: Isabel Marant. Buy: Loewe…. Fashion Trading is the new “Life Dividend” flex. We just had the “Capitalism Election”... it came down to the Unholy Trinity of Unaffordability. Plus, Tom Brady just cloned his dog… and…

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20VC: Navan IPO: Winners, Losers and is a $4.5BN Exit Enough in VC Today | Harvey Raises $150M at $8BN Price | Why Google is a Buy and Amazon is a Sell | Meta Down 10%, Is Zuck Struggling? 1:16:23

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AGENDA: 04:27 Navan's IPO: Winners, Losers and 20% Crater 12:55 Harvey Raises $150M at an $8BN Valuation 35:36 Was Sam Altman Wrong to Snap at Brad Gerstner 41:25 Why GOOG is a Buy and Amazon is a Short 47:43 Meta Down 10%, Buy or Sell? 51:12 If You Have Not Accelerated with AI, You Are Dead 01:05:20 Why Now is the Best Time for Series A and Worst …

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4888: ChrysCapital’s mega $2.2 bn fund, MoEngage’s $100 mn raise; Zepto’s meat business CEO Chandan Rungta quits and NVIDIA and Qualcomm Ventures back India’s Deep Tech Alliance 5:28

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In today’s Tech3 from Moneycontrol, we unpack the biggest stories from India’s startup and tech world. ChrysCapital closes a record $2.2 billion fund, while MoEngage secures $100 million to scale its AI marketing agents, Zepto’s meat business head exits amid leadership churn, and NVIDIA and Qualcomm Ventures back India’s Deep Tech Alliance. Plus, M…