Best Sam Kohl Podcasts (2025)

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Roger Wade: Streetwear, street food, and the streets of South London 1:10:21

2d ago1:10:21

1:10:21

In this episode of Nothing Ventured, host Aarish Shah sits down with Roger Wade, the visionary founder behind Boxfresh and Boxpark, two iconic British brands. Roger shares his inspiring journey from humble beginnings on a South London council estate to building successful companies, including scaling Boxpark into a cultural landmark in East London.…

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Alex Theuma & Kenneth Thomas: Evolving from Community to Capital, SaaStock to BackFuture 47:38

10d ago47:38

47:38

In this episode of Nothing Ventured, host Aarish Shah welcomes Alex Theuma, founder and CEO of SaaStock, and Kenneth Thomas, Principal at BackFuture Ventures. They delve into the importance of building a strong network over a decade to successfully launch a venture capital firm like BackFuture. The conversation touches on the qualitative aspects of…

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211: The PERFECT iPhone just leaked. 1:10:30

13d ago1:10:30

1:10:30

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Jay Gujral: From Founder to Venture and Back Again 32:03

16d ago32:03

32:03

In this episode of Nothing Ventured, host Aarish Shah welcomes back repeat founder, angel investor, and blockchain expert Jay Gujralfor the second part of their insightful conversation. Jay shares his entrepreneurial background, discussing how both of his parents were involved in business, including his father's art shop, Athena. The discussion del…

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Jay Gujral: Solving Blockchains Missing Piece - Adoption 43:52

23d ago43:52

43:52

In this episode of Nothing Ventured, host Aarish Shah sits down with Jay Gujral, a seasoned entrepreneur and angel investor with a deep understanding of blockchain technology. Jay shares his journey from founding Gradlancer, a student freelance marketplace, to his current venture, Record, which aims to provide robust data integrity solutions for bu…

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210: The END of Apple 1:16:34

27d ago1:16:34

1:16:34

Jon Prosser and Sam Kohl return to the Genius Bar to talk about major changes rocking Apple's App Store, early iPhone 17 models showing the new designs and a recent encounter with a foldable phone... Follow Genius Bar Genius Bar on Twitter/X: https://twitter.com/geniusbarpod Sam on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/iupdate Jon on YouTube: https://ww…

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Ed Ebbern / Will McManners: The New Great Game, Venture in Adverse Times 1:11:09

1M ago1:11:09

1:11:09

In this episode of Nothing Ventured, host Aarish Shah is joined by Ed Ebbern and Will McManners, founding partners of MD1 Ventures, Europe's first dedicated national security VC fund. With backgrounds in special forces and defense innovation, they explore the evolving adversarial landscape and the importance of asking better questions in an age of …

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209: Apple is unf***ing the iPad 1:10:43

1M ago1:10:43

1:10:43

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Mike Bank: Anyone can build — but should they? | Part 2 48:03

1M ago48:03

48:03

In this episode of Nothing Ventured, host Aarish Shah welcomes Mike Bank, founder of Underdog, a pre-accelerated syndicate that supports solo and non-traditional founders in launching revenue-generating businesses while maintaining their day jobs. Mike shares insights from his extensive experience as an investment banker, early-stage VC, and angel …

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208: The REAL iPhone 17, revealed 1:09:36

1M ago1:09:36

1:09:36

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Mike Bank: Backing the Underdogs | Part 1 51:58

1M ago51:58

51:58

In this episode of Nothing Ventured, host Aarish Shah welcomes Mike Bank, the founder of Underdog, a pre-accelerated syndicate aimed at supporting solo and non-traditional founders in launching revenue-generating businesses while maintaining their day jobs. Mike shares insights from his extensive career in investment banking, early-stage VC, and as…

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Sam Kaplan: Getting to first purchase profitable in consumer 1:22:33

2M ago1:22:33

1:22:33

In this episode of Nothing Ventured, host Aarish Shah sits down with Sam Kaplan, a partner at Five Seasons Ventures, a pan-European venture capital fund focused on investing in iconic and sustainable consumer brands. With an extensive background that includes roles at Citi and Birch Creative Capital, Sam shares invaluable insights into the venture …

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207: We ACTUALLY saw iOS 19 early 1:22:12

2M ago1:22:12

1:22:12

🗑️ DeleteMe! Secure your privacy now at https://joindeleteme.com/geniusbar and use code GENIUSBAR at checkout. 🌎 Kinsta! The best hosting ever according to Sam, get your first month free at https://kinsta.com/genius Jon Prosser and Sam Kohl to discuss the recent massive iOS 19 leak...along with the real, devastating effects of recent economy polici…

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Maya Ghayad: Stop killing innovation with metrics 53:37

2M ago53:37

53:37

In this episode of Nothing Ventured, host Aarish Shah welcomes Maya Ghayad, a partner at ID4 Ventures, to discuss the evolving landscape of the venture capital industry. With nearly a decade of experience, Maya shares her insights on the significant changes happening within VC, including the phenomenon known as "the death of the middle." They explo…

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Simon Kohl: Making biology programmable 52:23

2M ago52:23

52:23

In this episode of Nothing Ventured, host Aarish Shah welcomes Simon Kohl, founder of Latent Labs, a startup at the forefront of generative models for computational protein design. Simon shares his journey from studying physics at the Karlsruhe Institute of Technology to his pivotal role in DeepMind's AlphaFold projects, where he developed key unce…

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206: iOS 19 looks WEIRD 1:03:52

2M ago1:03:52

1:03:52

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Piotr Bukanski: Tips on becoming a specialist generalist in VC 56:47

2M ago56:47

56:47

In this episode of Nothing Ventured, host Aarish Shah welcomes investment manager Piotr Bukanski from Beringea. Piotr shares insights from his extensive background in finance, including his time at Merrill Lynch and his current focus as a generalist investor in B2B data, climate tech, and fintech. The conversation delves into the transferable skill…

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Gillian Davis: There's a time and a place for tyranny 1:30:55

3M ago1:30:55

1:30:55

In this episode of Nothing Ventured, host Aarish Shah welcomes leadership development expert Gillian Davis. They dive into her impressive journey, from her early beginnings in her family's executive recruitment business in Canada to co-authoring the book "First Time Leader" at just 28. Gillian shares her insights on practical leadership strategies,…

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205: CRASHING OUT on Apple Intelligence 1:28:12

3M ago1:28:12

1:28:12

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Zoltan Vardy: Releasing The Launch Code 48:10

3M ago48:10

48:10

In this episode of Nothing Ventured, host Aarish Shah interviews Zoltan Vardy, a seasoned B2B sales advisor and author of "The Launch Code." With nearly four decades of experience and over $2 billion in sales closed for major companies like CBS and NBCUniversal, Zoltan shares invaluable insights on mastering founder-led sales. The discussion focuse…

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204: We Saw iOS 19 Early 1:34:46

3M ago1:34:46

1:34:46

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Tanja Emmerling: Europe needs to hurry up to be attractive to founders 41:45

3M ago41:45

41:45

In this episode of Nothing Ventured, host Aarish Shah welcomes Dr. Tanja Emmerling, a partner at High Tech Gründerfonds (HTGF) and head of the Berlin team. With over a decade of experience in venture capital, Tanja shares her insights into the European tech landscape, highlighting HTGF's role as the most active seed investor in Europe. The discussi…

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203: GOING OFF on iPhone 16e 1:37:33

3M ago1:37:33

1:37:33

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Ozan Unlu: Navigating the Shift: From Technical Founder to Commercial Leader | Episode 62 49:36

3M ago49:36

49:36

In this episode of Nothing Ventured, host Aarish Shah speaks with Ozan Unlu, co-founder and CEO of EdgeDelta, a pioneering company in the telemetry pipeline space focusing on observability and security. Ozan shares insights from his unique journey through engineering, sales, and entrepreneurship, delving into the nuances of transitioning from techn…

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202: The iPhone 17 Pro DRAMA 1:27:42

3M ago1:27:42

1:27:42

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Ioto Iotov: Learning the foundations and the language of business | Episode 61 58:52

4M ago58:52

58:52

In this episode of Nothing Ventured, host Aarish Shah welcomes Ioto Iotov, founder of Mainset, a venture capital firm focused on fintech and SaaS ventures. Ioto shares his unique journey from South Africa, detailing his background as a chartered accountant and competitive swimmer, and his path to earning an MBA from Columbia Business School. The di…

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201: Apple Fanboy CONFRONTS Us 1:55:04

4M ago1:55:04

1:55:04

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Henry Joseph-Grant: Does VC stand for Venture Colonialism? | Episode 60 1:18:40

4M ago1:18:40

1:18:40

In this episode of Nothing Ventured, host Aarish Shah interviews entrepreneur and mentor Henry Joseph Grant, who shares insights from his extensive experience in scaling startups and driving innovation. The discussion delves into the transformative impact of the iPhone on business, particularly in launching Just Eat, a brand that grew from startup …

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200: The iPhone 17 Air Makes Sense Now 1:05:05

4M ago1:05:05

1:05:05

📝 Notion! Try Notion AI for FREE at http://notion.com/genius. 🧴 OneSkin! Get 15% off OneSkin with the code GENIUS at https://www.oneskin.co/ Jon Prosser and Sam Kohl are back for a full hour this week to dive into why the iPhone 17 Air is happening, Starling satellite connectivity on iPhone, the first new Apple product of the year...and the duo's c…

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Jefff Crusey: When Mythology Breaks Reality in Venture | Episode 59 46:02

4M ago46:02

46:02

In this episode of Nothing Ventured, host Aarish Shah welcomes Jeff Crusey, a partner at 7% Ventures and seasoned VC with extensive experience in deep tech and startups. The discussion explores the limits of software functionality and usability, the implications of the UK’s approach to de-risking venture investments, and whether US VCs are fosterin…

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199: The iOS 19 redesign... is REAL? 35:36

4M ago35:36

35:36

Jon and Sam are back to talk new iOS 19 leak, and also... what about those pictures of the iPhone 17 Air? Support our sponsors! DeleteMe! get 20% off at http://joindeleteme.com/genius AG1! http://drinkag1.com/geniusbar Rula! http://rula.com/genius Follow Genius Bar Genius Bar on Twitter/X: https://twitter.com/geniusbarpod Sam on YouTube: https://ww…

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198: 2025 Apple Products LEAKED 1:21:06

4M ago1:21:06

1:21:06

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197: Tim Cook Is Losing It. 1:31:40

5M ago1:31:40

1:31:40

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Kristina Barger: An Interdisciplinary Approach to Founder Mental Health | Episode 58 1:09:43

5M ago1:09:43

1:09:43

In this episode of Nothing Ventured, host Aarish Shah welcomes cognitive and behavioural scientist Kristina Barger . With a diverse background in clinical psychology, tech innovation, and entrepreneurship, Christina shares her insights on the unique challenges faced by founders. The discussion delves into the traits of overachievers, the fine line …

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196: The downfall of MKBHD... 1:10:57

5M ago1:10:57

1:10:57

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Uzma Choudry: Building a Unique European BioTech Ecosystem | Episode 57 52:28

5M ago52:28

52:28

In this episode of Nothing Ventured, host Aarish Shah welcomes Dr. Uzma Choudry, an expert in deep tech and biotech investing. Uzma shares her extensive experience in developing the European tech bio ecosystem, including her role in managing a portfolio of over one and a half billion pounds at one of Europe's largest funds. The conversation delves …

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195: Apple, this is TERRIFYING. 1:01:07

6M ago1:01:07

1:01:07

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Chris Donegan: The Investor's Dilemma: Understanding Complex Investments | Episode 56 58:18

6M ago58:18

58:18

In this episode of Nothing Ventured, host Aarish Shah welcomes seasoned investor and entrepreneur Chris Donegan. With a rich background in molecular neurobiology and business strategy, Chris shares his insights on the current state of innovation and investment. The conversation explores whether the present and future are more promising than the pas…

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194: What the f**k does Apple do next? 1:16:07

6M ago1:16:07

1:16:07

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Hannah Meiton: Navigating The Nordics | Episode 55 42:41

6M ago42:41

42:41

In this episode of Nothing Ventured, host Arish Shah welcomes Hannah Meiton, founding partner at Ampli Ventures, a venture capital firm based in Stockholm that specializes in early-stage investments in Nordic B2B SaaS companies. Hannah shares her insights on the importance of founders actively promoting their businesses, emphasizing that simply bui…

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193: Apple Reinvents the iPhone. Finally. 1:17:00

6M ago1:17:00

1:17:00

🧴 OneSkin! Get 15% off OneSkin with the code GENIUS at https://www.oneskin.co/ Jon Prosser and Sam Kohl are late again (sorry the holidays, etc.) but return with the latest on an interesting new Apple lawsuit, iPhone 17, and a dope new Apple Watch app. Follow Genius Bar Genius Bar on Twitter/X: https://twitter.com/geniusbarpod Sam on YouTube: https…

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Ashwin Ravikumar: Lessons on Tech Transfer from CERN | Episode 54 49:59

6M ago49:59

49:59

Timestamps: 01:18 - Sellotape as an x-ray generator. 04:12 - Science as universal language. 09:22 - Pursuit of knowledge in science. 12:24 - University tech transfer challenges. 14:58 - Tech transfer at CERN. 20:08 - Altruistic mission of CERN. 22:12 - University equity in startups.By Aarish Shah - EmergeONE

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192: iPhone 17 Air Makes NO Sense 1:04:10

6M ago1:04:10

1:04:10

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Rishabh Kaul: Buiding the India-Europe Tech Corridor | Episode 53 59:04

6M ago59:04

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00:02:25 - South Asian tech professionals' impact. 00:05:06 - Indian entrepreneurs in Europe. 00:08:21 - Indians in technology leadership. 00:12:36 - Immigration and technology's future. 00:17:26 - India-Europe tech corridor opportunities. 00:21:30 - European talent for Indian companies. 00:24:10 - Talent acquisition and market dynamics. 00:29:18 -…

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191: GOING OFF on MKBHD 2:03:05

6M ago2:03:05

2:03:05

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Afshin Moayed: Why Bangladesh is the best kept secret in venture 59:17

7M ago59:17

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[00:00:42] Climate refugees in Bangladesh. [00:04:09] Investing in emerging markets. [00:08:01] Bangladesh's unique growth potential. [00:12:10] Bangladesh's investment landscape challenges. [00:17:31] Indian VCs and Bangladesh opportunities. [00:20:49] Cultural dynamics in emerging markets. [00:25:04] Climate adaptation in Bangladesh. [00:30:05] B…

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190: GOING ON the new Mac mini 1:06:44

7M ago1:06:44

1:06:44

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Fred Destin: Crafting Meaningful Relationships in Venture (Part 2) | Episode 52 40:16

7M ago40:16

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In this special two-part episode of "Nothing Ventured," host Arish Shah sits down with Fred Destin, founder of Stride VC. They delve into the evolving dynamics between founders and venture capitalists, highlighting the surprising discontent founders often feel towards VCs. Fred shares insights from his extensive experience, including his time as a …

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189: THE NEW MAC MINI IS ACTUALLY INSANE (ft. Luke Miani) 2:51:24

7M ago2:51:24

2:51:24

📝 Notion! Try Notion AI for FREE at http://notion.com/genius Jon Prosser and Sam Kohl dive into Apple's 3 new M4 iMac, Mac mini and MacBook Pro releases with some expert analysis from Luke Miani, too. And of course, they're all dressed up to celebrate Halloween! Follow Genius Bar Genius Bar on Twitter/X: https://twitter.com/geniusbarpod Sam on YouT…

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Fred Destin: On the Craft of Venture (Part 1) | Episode 50 1:03:16

7M ago1:03:16

1:03:16

In this special two-part episode of "Nothing Ventured," host Aarish Shah sits down with Fred Destin, founder of Stride VC, to explore the evolving landscape of venture capital. They discuss the complex relationship between founders and VCs, highlighting the discontent many founders feel towards traditional venture capital approaches. Fred shares in…

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