Best Platform Venture Studio Podcasts (2026)

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How Darrow's AI Legal Intelligence Platform Mitigates Legal Risk and Accelerates Litigation 41:30

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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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Introducing A Spark Of Awareness 8:57

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Dear listeners, I am evolving The Rise and Play Podcast. Time has come. Over the past four years, your support, feedback, and presence have meant very much to me and through this work, we’ve explored the leadership lessons of more than 150 founders, CEOs and leaders in the gaming industry, and the podcast reflected the journey. I was living myself…

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Beyond Representation: Why Women Entrepreneurs Need Systemic Disruption, Not Just a Seat at the Table 52:41

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From celebrating women’s representation to demanding true systemic disruption, I’m opening 2026 with a hard look at why nearly half of new businesses are started by women, yet so few ever cross the million-dollar mark. In this solo episode of She Leads, I unpack a paradox that should stop every founder and leader in her tracks: women launched 49% o…

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Breaking the Million-Dollar Ceiling: How Women Entrepreneurs Can Scale Beyond the Barrier 35:04

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From scaling women-owned businesses past the million-dollar mark to rebuilding with clarity after burnout, I’m reflecting on the real work of leadership, discernment, and sustainable growth behind She Leads Media. In this episode, I step out from behind the mic to share my own journey as CEO of She Leads Media and host of the She Leads podcast, roo…

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Investing in Early-Stage Cybersecurity and Enterprise Software with Rain Capital Partner David Cross 24:51

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In this episode of the Innovators and Investors Podcast, host Kristian Marquez interviews David Cross, a venture partner at Rain Capital. David discusses his journey into venture capital, the importance of cybersecurity, the influence of AI on the industry, and key factors in evaluating startups. David emphasizes the need for passion in founders, t…

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Radical Self-Acceptance: Redefining the Foundation of Success with Nathalie Botros 49:18

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From Swiss banker to international bestselling author, Nathalie Botros shares how choosing self-love over external success became the catalyst for a life and business rooted in joy, authenticity, and impact. In this episode, I sit down with Nathalie Botros, known globally as The Bon Vivant Girl and a powerful Happiness Activator. Nathalie is an aut…

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Momentum Series: Empowering Founders to Win with Early Light Ventures Managing Partner Scott Garber 27:03

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In this episode of the Innovators and Investors podcast, host Kristian Marquez interviews Scott Garber, managing partner of Early Light Ventures. Scott shares his unconventional journey to venture capital, emphasizing his focus on backing hungry first-time founders in second-tier cities. He discusses the importance of founder tenacity, the nuances …

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CRA Explained: What the Cyber Resilience Act Means for Device Manufacturers 1:05:33

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In this episode of "Nerding Out with Viktor," host Viktor Petersson sits down with Sarah Fluchs, CTO and OT cybersecurity expert, to unpack the EU's Cyber Resilience Act and what it means for anyone building connected devices. Sarah shares her journey from engineering into the world of OT security, and explains her involvement in the CRA expert gro…

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Hardy Michel & Shak Lala: Go slow to go fast 1:00:51

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How did two first time founders get so wise? Paying customers in four countries within weeks of launch. Firms signing pilot agreements before a product existed. Advisers calling Marloo life-changing. Not useful, not efficient, life-changing. The secret? Going slow to go fast. Hardy and Shak met at Sharesies where they helped build one of New Zealan…

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Antoni Kaniowski on Venture Vuilding and the Future of Work with AI 36:09

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In this episode of The Innovators & Investors Podcast, Kristian Marquez sits down with Antoni Kaniowski, COO of GoodFutures, a Carnegie Mellon-affiliated venture builder focused on the future of work and AI-driven transformations. They explore how GoodFutures develops startups by quickly validating and launching AI-native solutions that address evo…

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The Unfair Advantage #2 Molly Hanten / PartyPlease 41:53

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This episode features Molly Hanten, the CEO/Founder of PartyPlease (PVS Cohort 2022), who tells us about building a 3-sided marketplace for throwing parties, her journey as a founder, and what gives PartyPlease an unfair advantage.By Platform Venture Studio

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From Stage Performances to Soulful Studio Leadership with Amanda Bauman 33:36

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From musician to movement healer, Amanda Bauman shows us what it looks like to build a career led not by strategy, but by soul, intuition, and a deep commitment to helping people reconnect with themselves. Amanda is a multi-passionate entrepreneur whose work beautifully weaves together music, fitness, and wellness. As the co-owner and founder of Co…

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Momentum Series: Transforming Post-Acute Care with Citus Health Founder Melissa Kozak 23:36

26d ago23:36

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In this episode of the Innovators and Investors Podcast, host Kristian Marquez interviews Melissa Kozak, founder of Citus Health. Melissa shares her journey from being a nurse to launching a successful healthcare startup. She discusses the challenges of raising capital, the importance of aligning with investors, and the value of her nursing backgro…

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The Unfair Advantage #1: Josh Burkwist | HireSource.ai 45:15

26d ago45:15

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This is the first episode of "The Unfair Advantage", a series of live events where we interview founders about their startups, their entrepreneurship journey, and what gives them an unfair advantage. This episode features Josh Burkwist, the CEO/Founder of HireSource.ai, an AI-driven talent acquisition platform.…

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Jeka Viktorova: Six weeks from dying, then the world came knocking 55:25

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This is the most technical episode we've ever done. Listen anyway. Yes, there are acronyms. Yes, you'll learn what a chiplet is. Worth it. But here's what you'll actually get: one of the best founder conversations we've recorded. Not because of the tech—but because of the humanity inside the tech. Last year, Syenta had six weeks of cash left. No te…

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The Wealth Lag: What Happens AFTER Financial Freedom 14:30

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After selling her bootstrapped company in a 9-figure all-cash exit, Anastasia Koroleva expected freedom, joy, and the end of struggle. Instead, she encountered something no one talks about—the Wealth Lag. In this deeply honest and research-backed breakdown, Anastasia reveals the emotional crash that happens after financial freedom: the confusion, c…

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The Future of Venture: Massive VC's Vision for Longevity and Impact 39:20

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In this episode of The Innovators & Investors Podcast, host Kristian Marquez sits down with Ari Newman, co-founder and managing director of Massive VC, a Boulder-based venture firm specializing in deep tech investments. They explore Massive’s unique investment thesis focused on early commercial inflection points across four critical domains: the ne…

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From Unlikely Beginnings to Industry Trailblazer through Human Centered Leadership with Liza Streiff 48:41

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From first-generation employee to visionary CEO, Liza Streiff shares how she grew a small training firm into the gold standard for Wall Street exam preparation while reshaping what leadership can look like for women in finance. As the youngest and first female CEO of Knopman Marks, Liza has built her career on purpose, resilience, and a belief in w…

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Momentum Series: Amplifying Citizen Voices with Polco Co-Founder Nick Mastronardi 25:19

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In this episode of the Innovators and Investors Podcast, host Kristian Marquez interviews Nick Mastronardi, co-founder and CEO of Polco. They discuss Nick’s background in data science and economics, the inspiration behind Polco, and the company’s mission to enhance civic participation through data-driven decision-making for public sector officials.…

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Adam Gilmour: We took the risk first. Then the government came. 40:31

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Most founders wait for perfect conditions. Not Adam Gilmour. He started Gilmour Space before Australia even had a space agency. On July 30, that bet paid off. Australia's first launch permit. Fourteen seconds of flight. Right in the middle of the pack globally - SpaceX took four attempts to reach orbit. Those 14 seconds proved everything that matte…

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From Crisis to Purpose: Turning Life Transitions into Business Ventures with Liz Garcia 40:21

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From graphic designer to multi-passionate CEO, Liz Garcia shows us what it looks like to build a life and business rooted in courage, clarity, and bold reinvention. During our conversation, I sit down with Liz, the dynamic CEO of Storage Theory and co-founder of G.W. Spice Co., whose journey into entrepreneurship began not with a business plan, but…

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Momentum Series: Championing South Africa's Female Founders with Sarah Dusek of Enygma Ventures 32:55

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In this episode of the Innovators and Investors podcast, host Kristian Marquez interviews Sarah Dusek, Managing Partner of Enygma Ventures. Sarah shares her journey from entrepreneur to investor, emphasizing the importance of supporting female founders, particularly in Africa. She discusses the unique strengths of female entrepreneurs, the need for…

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Alex Wyatt: When seven years of platform work becomes seven-week product cycles 1:04:05

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Most robotics companies die trying to build their first product. Alex Wyatt spent seven years building the platform so the second product took seven weeks. When August Robotics launched their exhibition robot in November 2019, it blew up - standing ovation, early revenue, real momentum. Then COVID hit. Exhibitions banned globally for 23 months. Zer…

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Navigating Global Markets and Cultural Nuances with Maarten van Kroonenburg of BW Ventures 43:28

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In this episode of The Innovators & Investors Podcast, host Kristian Marquez sits down with Martin van Kroenenburg, founder of BW Ventures, to explore the nuanced journey of building a venture fund focused on early-stage innovation. Martin shares his experiences navigating startup programs, corporate innovation, and investor relations, emphasizing …

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The Fear of Becoming You: Why Some Leaders Change, and Others Never Will 28:14

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In this new coaching episode host Sophie Vo and co-host Maria Gillies are tackling the “Fear of Becoming You,” uncovering the profound themes surrounding leadership, self-awareness, and personal transformation. These themes have resonated particularly for women leaders navigating the complexities of authenticity and growth. Changing: The Paradoxes …

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Momentum Series: Harnessing Collective Intelligence with Content Hurricane's Nick Jain 28:26

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In this episode of the Innovators and Investors podcast, host Kristian Marquez interviews Nick Jane, CEO of IdeaScale and Content Hurricane. Nick discusses his background in investing and leadership, the founding of IdeaScale, and the importance of innovation management. He shares insights into building a resilient company culture, effective market…

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Reinventing Success through Clarity, Courage, and Confidence with Amy Nubson 47:03

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From personal crisis to entrepreneurial empowerment, Amy Nubson shares her journey of reclaiming herself, building a business on her own terms, and guiding women leaders to achieve success with clarity, courage, and confidence. Amy Nubson, CEO of Nufire Collective, is known for helping entrepreneurs and leaders break free from limiting beliefs and …

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Daniel Kivatinos Post-Exit: Why I Am Building Again 57:55

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On this podcast we've explored many dramatic post exit stories. Tales of existential crisis, addictions to drugs, alcohol, sex and obsessive money chasing, extreme sports, mind blowing adventures and long spiritual journeys to faraway lands. Daniel Kivatinos journey is different and just as important to hear. His pause after selling his company did…

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UK Online Safety Act: Digital ID and the Risks of a Database State 1:06:17

2M ago1:06:17

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In this episode of "Nerding Out with Viktor," host Viktor Petersson sits down with James Baker, Policy and Campaigns Manager at Open Rights Group, to explore the real-world impact of the UK Online Safety Act and proposed Digital ID systems. Together, they unpack how the UK's approach to digital identity is raising concerns about centralization, pri…

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Nikki Brown: When you stop being a cog, you become the machine 1:00:35

2M ago1:00:35

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Nikki Brown is a Cambridge graduate who quit a dream job at Google after mere months. "I wasn't happy being a cog in a machine," she says. So she built her own. Today, Nikki is co-founder and CEO of Cartesian, an AI-native platform backed by Blackbird that turns SaaS ecosystems into retention and growth engines. Cartesian's AI agents analyse user n…

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Inside Visa Ventures: Strategic Corporate Investing, Global FinTech Insights, and Founder Success with David Rolf 39:02

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In this episode of The Innovators & Investors Podcast, host Christian Marquez sits down with David Rolf, head of Visa Ventures, to explore how Visa’s corporate venture arm strategically invests in fintech and commerce startups worldwide. David shares how Visa Ventures aligns investments with the company’s long-term strategy, their global approach i…

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Beyond the Million-Dollar Mark: Midori Verity on Redefining Success and Leading with Collective Genius 45:15

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From co-founder to community builder, Midori Verity shares her evolution from running a business alongside her husband to launching Fuel to Fire, a growth accelerator helping entrepreneurs unlock their zone of genius, crush sales goals, and lead with unstoppable clarity. In our inspiring conversation, Midori opens up about the pivotal transitions t…

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Momentum Series: Revolutionizing Legal Depositions with Skribe Founder Karl Seelbach 42:51

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In this episode of the Innovators and Investors podcast, host Kristian Marquez interviews Karl Seelbach, founder of Skribe and law firm Doyle & Seelbach. Karl discusses his journey from aspiring attorney to innovator in legal technology. He emphasizes the challenges and opportunities in modernizing deposition processes through AI, which makes them …

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The Robotics Inflection: Why This Time Is Different (ft. Joe Harris, Alloy) 54:12

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There’s a graveyard of robotics companies—billions torched on beautiful demos we’ve all seen before, but never felt. This episode explains why the economics, the software, and the demand curve have finally flipped—and how Alloy plans to fuel the winners. Joe Harris returns to Wild Hearts—but this time as a founder. An engineer by training (ML for t…

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Empowering Work with AI: Inside Dash Labs' Vision of Workstation 36:12

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In this episode of The Innovators & Investors Podcast, host Kristian Marquez sits down with Andrew Hoag, co-founder and CEO of Dash Labs and creator of Workstation, a productivity app designed to enhance how employees leverage AI in the workplace. Andrew shares his entrepreneurial journey, reflecting on lessons learned from founding multiple startu…

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From Determination to Global Impact: Building an AI Empire with Dr. Tamara Nall 38:50

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From STEM trailblazer to AI visionary, Dr. Tamara Nall shares her extraordinary journey of perseverance, innovation, and purpose-driven leadership, showing women what it truly means to build with legacy in mind. Growing up in Alabama and Georgia, Dr. Nall’s parents instilled a belief that education is the one thing no one can take away. When an Emo…

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Momentum Series: Bridging Healthcare Innovation and Investment with Joel Martin 34:43

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In this episode of the Innovators and Investors podcast, host Kristian Marquez talks with Joel Martin, Chief Operating Officer at Medsense and Operating Partner at HealthX Ventures. Joel discusses his career journey and the challenges in healthcare technology. He emphasizes the importance of accurate provider data, the transition from fee-for-servi…

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Rethinking Software Security Compliance in the Age of AI with Nick Selby 56:51

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In this episode of "Nerding Out with Viktor," host Viktor Petersson sits down with Nick Selby, a security leader and advocate for practical security culture, to explore the reality behind software security compliance and why so many teams treat it as a checkbox rather than a mindset. The discussion unpacks how frameworks like SOC 2 and ISO 27001 of…

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Andrea Quinn: The operator behind a unicorn's growth engine 52:01

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You don't have to be the founder to build the future. When Andrea Quinn made the leap from fashion merchandising to tech, she didn't start a company. She joined one. Today, she's VP of Go-To-Market Operations at Halter, New Zealand's newest unicorn, which just raised $155 million at a $1.55 billion valuation. Not every path into building the future…

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Building Trustworthy AI: Navigating the Challenges and Future of Agentic Software with Shane Emmons 38:22

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In this episode of The Innovators & Investors Podcast, host Kristian Marquez sits down with Shane Emmons, founder and CEO of Swept, to explore the complexities and challenges surrounding AI trust and reliability. Shane explains why AI systems can behave unpredictably due to their probabilistic nature and the inherent uncertainty in their prediction…

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How Courage Transforms Women’s Leadership and Financial Futures with Nancy Griffin 48:01

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From corporate executive to wealth and wellness visionary, Nancy Griffin’s journey is a powerful example of what happens when women choose courage over comfort and clarity over perfection. In this episode, I sit down with Nancy, the founder of Women, Worth & Wellness®, to talk about the deep connection between health, wealth, and self-worth. Nancy’…

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Justin Donald: The Post‑Wealth Work‑Life Balance 1:00:18

2M ago1:00:18

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One of the hardest parts of life after an exit is striking that balance. On the one hand, enjoying the incredible lifestyle we've earned. On the other, protecting and growing the wealth it took so much to build. My friend Justin Donald has lived that tension and he wrote a best selling book about it and created a community called Lifestyle Investor…

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Xavier Collins: The AI studio unlocking the future of storytelling 1:01:46

2M ago1:01:46

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When storytelling meets startup energy, magic happens. In this week’s episode, Xavier Collins, co-founder of Wonder, joins Mason to explore how technology is tearing down the old gates of Hollywood, and what happens when anyone, anywhere, can tell stories that move the world. Backed by Blackbird and LocalGlobe, Wonder is building an AI-native creat…