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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Welcome to the Startup West podcast. We talk with West Australian startups who have been there and done it, or are right here and doing it! Recorded in beautiful Perth, WA; produced by Startup News.
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Startup of the Year Podcast raises the bar for startups around the world by providing further insight on the emerging companies featured in their network and by highlighting newsworthy stories and global trends affecting the startup ecosystem.
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Telling the stories of entrepreneurship and builders in Cleveland and throughout Northeast Ohio. Every Thursday, Jeffrey Stern helps map the Cleveland/NEO business ecosystem by talking to founders, investors, and community builders to learn what makes Cleveland/NEO special.
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Demystifying the conversations we're already here at RRE and with our portfolio companies. In each episode, your hosts, Will Porteous, Raju Rishi, and Jason Black will dive deeply into topics that are shaping the future, from satellite technology to digital health, to venture investing, and much more.
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Andrew Romans, General Partner of 7BC Venture Capital, 3x author, and university professor, talks to VCs, founders and other VC-startup ecosystem players about all things venture capital, startups, entrepreneurship, technology, CVC, and big corporate tech titans.
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There is a lot of activity in the Australian startup ecosystem. Ideas, talent, and money are all flowing into this sector at an unprecedented rate. This weekly podcast brings in-depth interviews with the best people making the biggest difference. It's brought to you by Ian Gardiner and Phaedon Stough, technology entrepreneurs helping to grow the startup sector in Australia and New Zealand. Ian and Phaedon co-founded Innovation Bay with a clear mission to help technology entrepreneurs succeed.
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Hear stories, advice, anecdotes, and more from actors throughout France's startup ecosystem
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Accel launched SeedToScale in August 2020 to remove information asymmetry in the startup ecosystem and make a founder's path to success as frictionless as possible. We aim to achieve this by providing the best source of knowledge and actionable insights for company building. In the three years since, we have created over 300 knowledge pieces covering all stages of building a company. We collaborated with 80+ industry experts, successful founders, and mentors to create thematic series, report ...
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Created by a group of founders, funders, and entrepreneurs who believe you can create a startup ecosystem in any city in the world. So, they started one in theirs, Redding, CA.
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StartUp Health NOW celebrates the innovators, industry leaders, and entrepreneurs who are reimagining health and wellness.
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Insightful conversations about Pakistan's startup ecosystem with entrepreneurs, investors, and subject matter experts.
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In 'The History of the Australian Startup Ecosystem' podcast, join host Adam Spencer as they delve into the fascinating history of the Australian startup ecosystem. From the earliest tech companies to the success stories of today, this series covers it all. Each episode will feature interviews with industry pioneers, entrepreneurs, and experts, as well as a deep dive into the events and cultural shifts that have shaped the Australian startup scene. From the dot-com boom to the rise of fintec ...
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Powered by Startuprad.io™ | Global Top 20 Entrepreneurship Podcast Security Sutra is your tactical briefing on the frontline of cybersecurity innovation. As a sub-podcast of Startuprad.io™, this show explores how startups defend themselves, scale securely, and lead the charge against global cyber threats—with a special focus on Germany, Austria, and Switzerland (DACH/GSA region). 🎙️ Hosted in English for a global audience, Security Sutra brings together cybersecurity founders, ethical hacker ...
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A podcast for entrepreneurs who are looking to build & grow their startups. Avoid common traps & learn uncommon strategies & tactics from makers & doers of startup ecosystem. Prime Ventures is a early-stage venture fund which focuses on startups that not only need capital but also require mentoring to transform them into disruptive companies. We share a passion for working closely with entrepreneurs and enjoy sharing their journey in a high-frequency, interactive and fun environment.Read mor ...
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Startuprad.io™ brings you fast, actionable, English-language coverage of the most important startup and tech news from Germany, Austria, and Switzerland — the DACH region and GSA tech ecosystems. 📈 Our monthly podcast delivers high-density insights in under 30 minutes, giving you the edge on: 🚀 Startup trends, venture capital movements, and unicorn builders 💸 Major funding rounds, pre-seed investments, strategic acquisitions, and IPO pipelines 🔍 Deep tech breakthroughs, AI-powered ventures, ...
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Welcome to Inside CVC — the podcast where corporate venture capital meets the real world. Each episode brings together top voices from CVC, traditional VC, private equity, entrepreneurship, academia, and public policy to explore the trends, challenges, and geopolitical forces shaping the future of innovation and investment. Whether you're a corporate investor, founder, policymaker, or just curious about the evolving landscape of business and capital, Inside CVC is your front-row seat to the ...
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Podcast with the makers of India's startup ecosystem.
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Mentor of Change at Atal Innovation Mission - Nurturing Startup Ecosystem | Entrepreneur | Early Stage Startups Mentor | Growth Strategy Consultant
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Pitchdeck Asia powered by Pikkal & Co is a Megaphone for the startup ecosystem in Asia giving founders, investors and other ecosystem players a voice to tell their story in the long form. 10 Reasons Why You Should Start Your B2B Podcast TODAY https://b2bpodcasts.pikkal.com/podcasts
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Women Who Rock GSA is your front-row seat to the women redefining entrepreneurship and innovation in the DACH region. As part of the award-winning Startuprad.io™ network, this sub-podcast celebrates female founders, investors, and trailblazers from Germany, Austria, and Switzerland—all delivered in English for a global audience. 🎧 Ranked among the Top 20 Global Entrepreneurship Podcasts on Apple, this series uncovers the untold stories, strategic insights, and powerful journeys of women tran ...
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Interviews with world-class entrepreneurs and creators to uncover concrete, actionable, and tactical advice to help you build, launch, and grow your startup.
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Startup in Estonia is a podcast where we discuss different pillars of a successful startup ecosystem by showcasing examples from Estonia. In the third season we are looking into how to build a successful startup. #startupinestonia
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The Global Startup Movement - Startup Ecosystem Leaders, Global Entrepreneurship, and Emerging Market Innovation
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We deliver independent emerging market focused technology, digital and innovation insights and analysis. Every quarter we produce a community activation mini-series diving deep into the most pertinent issues, headlines, and conversations in the global startup movement. We produce podcasts, virtual activations, live events, and bespoke market insight content with a deep understanding of the complex dynamics of the stakeholders within the global tech and innovation landscape. The show is execu ...
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Sheffield's startup ecosystem has a lot to offer - and people should know that! With this podcast, my goal is to promote the local ecosystem and increase the ecosystem's connectedness.
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Launching soon, Podtrepreneur is a podcast by The Launch Pad at the University of Miami that explores the startup ecosystem.
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The bi-weekly Update from the Startup Ecosystem aka Venture Habitat in the Kansai area of Japan - in English.
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The Asia Startup Pulse Podcast, previously known as China Startup Pulse Podcast, is an original weekly podcast for anyone interested in understanding the innovation, business, and tech landscape in Asia. We bring the best of the Asian startup ecosystem, showcasing entrepreneurial stories, insights from thought leaders, and dissecting the strategies employed by tech giants. Backed by SOSV, Chinaccelerator, and Mobile Only Accelerator (MOX), we understand firsthand what it’s like to be an entr ...
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Presented by the 43North team, we dive into deep conversations with founders, CEOs, and venture capitalists who are building Buffalo’s thriving startup and tech ecosystem. If you’re an entrepreneur, tech enthusiast, or someone who just loves all things business, these conversations are your secret sauce to success.
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Demystifying the startup world for early-stage entrepreneurs through engaging interviews with the most important people from the startup ecosystem. We provide our listeners with a gentle push in the right direction to take action on their innovative ideas and to see entrepreneurship as a real opportunity to learn and hopefully succeed in business. Guests range from design thinking experts such as Prof. Ezri Tarazi (Ideo & Design Tech by Technion) and startup program managers like Thomas Schi ...
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Nordic-China Startup Forum connects Sweden, Norway, Denmark, Finland, and Iceland, with China. We are a community organization that helps to introduce startups, entrepreneurs, and the startup ecosystem to other members of the community. We are a Student-Led Non-Profit that holds events online and offline in various cities including, Beijing, Oslow, Shanghai, Copenhagen, Shenzhen, Helsinki, Guangzhou, Malmo, Chengdu, Lund, Chongqing, Reykjavik, and more. We are always looking for more communi ...
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SCMS Speaketh, presented by Symbiosis Centre for Management Studies, Pune, brings you a series of episodes that will unveil the stories of some of the most successful ventures in the Indian Start-up Ecosystem. Tune in, and listen to the insightful journeys of these brilliant Indian minds.
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Rumor has it that China's startup ecosystem is buzzing. I am chatting with founders in China to uncover what entrepreneurship looks like in its various forms and what it takes. On Medium: https://medium.com/@techcelerated
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This is your Survival Guide to the Silicon Valley. Our guests are some of the TOP entrepreneurs, investors and thought leaders in the Silicon Valley startup ecosystem. Every week, they will share with you strategies on how to raise funds, the do’s and don'ts of the Silicon Valley bubble and their secrets on how to grow your company from 0 to multiple million dollar evaluations. The host of Startup Socials Podcast is Igor Shoifot, a serial entrepreneur, founder of companies with many millions ...
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Are you sick of needing to go to multiple sources to stay up to date about Israeli technology? The current landscape is outdated and does not highlight the unique personalities, culture, and chutzpah that make our ecosystem unique. We are here to change that! 😎 IsraelTech is democratizing and decentralizing access to Israeli technology, by removing the gatekeepers, and letting you hear directly from the innovators, in your favorite feed. --- Thank you to our incredible partners for making th ...
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An independent English speaking podcast by Tribe Tampere, covering the life of the local startup ecosystem.
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The Ideas in Motion podcast will feature interviews with founders, VCs, and startup enthusiasts all connected by a common thread – INSEAD. These interviews will span a wide range of topics such as fundraising, sector trends, and the startup ecosystem.
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A podcast covering the African startup ecosystem; the players, dynamics, trends and stories
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614Startups is the fastest growing community of startup founders and investors in Columbus, Ohio. We use media and educational events to connect startup founders with the investors and resources they need to launch and scale impactful startups. Our podcast, news feed, newsletter, and events reach the influential decision-makers that are driving the Columbus startup ecosystem forward. Join our community, engage with our content, make connections, and get involved.
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The landscape of European startups is a dynamic tapestry, constantly evolving with new hubs emerging and established ones shaping the scene. To thrive in this burgeoning ecosystem, staying ahead is key. Our podcast, "Pulse of the European Startup Ecosystem," is your quarterly compass through this vibrant landscape, presenting insights and updates crucial for entrepreneurs and investors navigating the European startup hub. In collaboration with DEEP Ecosystem, a specialized analytics company, ...
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Venturing through 90+ countries, we’ve discovered one commonality. From Latin America, Africa, Asia, the Middle East to Eastern Europe, there are growing tech startup ecosystems transforming the world. Emerging market startups are generating market-creating innovations, leapfrogging Silicon Valley’s innovations, and solving local problems faster than governments. Join us to hear from startup ecosystem champions, entrepreneurs and investors in emerging markets. We discuss what makes these mar ...
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The B. Broadcast from B. Amsterdam. A new podcast about startups, tech, scaleups & entrepreneurship from the heart of Europe's biggest startup ecosystem - produced by 247streaming.
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FinTech Germany is your insider pass to the startups, investors, and digital finance pioneers shaping the innovation economy of Germany, Austria, and Switzerland (the DACH region). As a flagship sub-show of Startuprad.io™, this podcast explores everything from fintech innovation and capital growth to regulation, green innovation, and the emergence of financial unicorns in Central Europe. 🎙️ Each episode dives deep into: 🔍 VC investment trends in fintech, insurtech, regtech, and wealthtech 💡 ...
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Spark XM is brought to you by Spark SC, USC's student hub for entrepreneurship. We are a podcast featuring interviews with prominent students, alumni, and entrepreneurs. Our guests have shared stories that we hope will inspire listeners to broaden their potential and gain a deeper insight into the collegiate startup ecosystem. Email us: [email protected]
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The R3CON Podcast, hosted by Amandla Bediako, is an exploration into the innovative minds shaping the future, from finance, tech, and various startups. As the founder of R3CON Technologies, an entrepreneur, and investor, Amandla engages with tech entrepreneurs, investors, enthusiasts, and business leaders to uncover bold ideas, practical solutions, and untold stories. Each episode dives into the strategies, challenges, and insights driving success in the fast-evolving world of technology and ...
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115. Inside Politics & The Startup Ecosystem With Wilson Tucker
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This episode, we sit down and chat with Wilson Tucker about being an elected member of parliament, some of his achievements in the Legislative Council, and what he's now doing post-politics.
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Why We Opened the StartUp Health Network to the Ecosystem
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An insider interview with StartUp Health co-founder Unity Stoakes on our new membership that invites the world’s leading investors, buyers, industry experts, and policymakers to our exclusive member community dedicated to health innovation and achieving health moonshots. We flipped the script. In this special episode of StartUp Health NOW, our regu…
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Healthcare Innovation and Venture Capital with Brian Armstrong of Ensemble Innovation Ventures
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In this episode of The Innovators & Investors Podcast, host Kristian Marquez sits down with Brian Armstrong, Managing Director of Ensemble Innovation Ventures, to explore the dynamic world of healthcare venture capital. Brian shares how Ensemble focuses on investments in health tech and tech-enabled services that enhance both patient care and backe…
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Episode 15: Signal vs. Noise: MIT’s Jason Jay on the Four Lenses for Board-Level Sustainability
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As experts gather in Berlin and Brussels to debate climate policy, MIT Sloan’s Jason Jay joins Inside CVC to cut through the ESG noise. He introduces the Four Lenses Framework, showing how boards can focus on what matters, align purpose with business value, and invest for long-term impact. You’ll hear: How to separate signal from noise in ESG Why s…
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Transforming Due Diligence with AI: Wokelo’s Automation of Private Market Research and Risk Analysis
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In this episode of The Innovators & Investors Podcast, host Kristian Marquez sits down with Sid Masson, co-founder and CEO of Wokelo AI, to explore how their platform is transforming due diligence and research workflows in private equity, venture capital, consulting, and banking. Sid shares the origins of Wokelo AI, born from firsthand experience w…
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#223: David Conwill (Redwood Living) and Jimmy McCarthy Jr. — Mr. Football
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Jim McCarthy Jr. is a filmmaker and the director of the new documentary Mr. Football, and David Conwill is the Executive Vice Chairman and former CEO of Redwood Living as well as an executive producer of the film. Dave’s career spans two decades of building Redwood Living into a national leader in single-story rental neighborhoods—scaling from a ha…
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Agentic AI for SaaS: Multi-Agent Playbooks, Pricing Agents & EU AI Act Trust
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Dashboards don’t decide. Agents do. In this episode of Startuprad.io, we sit down with Jennifer Grün, Senior Specialist for Generative AI & ML at AWS, to explore how agentic AI is rewriting the rules of SaaS. Instead of static dashboards and brittle automations, SaaS is moving toward agents that reason, plan, and act—delivering outcomes like churn …
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Agentic AI for SaaS: Multi-Agent Playbooks, Pricing Agents & EU AI Act Trust
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Dashboards don’t decide. Agents do. In this episode of Startuprad.io, we sit down with Jennifer Grün, Senior Specialist for Generative AI & ML at AWS, to explore how agentic AI is rewriting the rules of SaaS. Instead of static dashboards and brittle automations, SaaS is moving toward agents that reason, plan, and act—delivering outcomes like churn …
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Agentic AI for SaaS: Multi-Agent Playbooks, Pricing Agents & EU AI Act Trust
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Dashboards don’t decide. Agents do. In this episode of Startuprad.io, we sit down with Jennifer Grün, Senior Specialist for Generative AI & ML at AWS, to explore how agentic AI is rewriting the rules of SaaS. Instead of static dashboards and brittle automations, SaaS is moving toward agents that reason, plan, and act—delivering outcomes like churn …
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Revolutionizing Publishing: How AI Empowers Authors and Scales Global Storytelling with Yehuda Niv
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In this episode of The Innovators & Investors Podcast, host Kristian Marquez sits down with Yehuda Niv, founder and CEO of Spines, an AI-powered publishing platform transforming the traditional book publishing industry. Yehuda shares how Spines drastically reduces publishing time from months to weeks and cuts costs significantly, making book publis…
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History’s Greatest Hits: The 20 Inventions That Changed Everything
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This episode of RRE POV turns history into a high-stakes trivia match as Raju quizzes Will on the 20 greatest inventions of all time. From the wheel and the compass to electricity and the computer, Will puts his historical memory to the test — nailing dates, inventors, and surprising details along the way. Together, they trace humanity’s most game-…
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Reimagining Government Innovation: How Miami-Dade Innovation Authority is Accelerating Tech Adoption
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In this episode of The Innovators & Investors Podcast, host Christian Marquez sits down with Leanne Buchanan, president and CEO of the Miami-Dade Innovation Authority (MDIA). Leanne shares how MDIA is transforming government innovation by streamlining procurement and pilot programs to fast-track emerging technologies that improve public services in…
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Episode 14: Robotics That Work: How to Pilot, Prove, and Scale with Sam Abidi
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Robotics is moving from the lab to the loading dock, farm, and job site—and the playbook is changing. In this episode, Sam Abidi—robotics expert and member of the U-Path Advisory team—explains how to pick the right first use cases, redesign operations around machines, and structure partnerships that actually scale. We cover ROI beyond simple labor …
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Evolutionizing Mortgage with AI: How Tidalwave Transforms Mortgage Lending
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In this episode of The Innovators & Investors Podcast, host Kristian Marquez sits down with Diane Yu, co-founder and CEO of TidalWave, to explore how her company is revolutionizing mortgage origination through AI-powered technology. Diane shares her journey from engineering roles at major tech firms like DoubleClick and Google to founding Freewheel…
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In this special episode of StartUp Health NOW, recorded in front of a live virtual audience of StartUp Health community members, Unity Stoakes sits down with Vishal Vasishth, Co-founder & Managing Director of Obvious Ventures. Listeners get to hear not only Vishal’s insights on purpose-driven investing but also questions from community members who …
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Pitching Jewelry for the Digital Age: Inside BlueStone’s Original Deck | PitchCraft Season 2
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In this episode of PitchCraft Season 2, Gaurav Singh Kushwaha, Founder and CEO of BlueStone and Prashanth Prakash, Partner at Accel, revisit the 33-page idea-stage deck that launched one of India’s most enduring jewelry brands.Back in 2011, BlueStone didn’t even have a website or sales to show. It only had a conviction that India’s jewelry market w…
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Breaking Down Razorpay’s Original Pitch With Harshil Mathur | PitchCraft Season 2
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In this episode of PitchCraft Season 2, Chandra Srikanth sits down with Harshil Mathur, Co-founder and CEO of Razorpay, and Vikram Vaidyanathan of Z47 to unpack the pitch deck that launched one of India’s most iconic fintech companies.Harshil looks back on Razorpay’s early days in 2014, when he and Co-founder Shashank Kumar were just two engineers …
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Inside Swiggy's First-Ever Pitch Deck With Sriharsha Majety | PitchCraft Season 2
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In the debut episode of PitchCraft's Season 2, Chandra Srikanth speaks to Sriharsha Majety, Co-Founder and CEO of Swiggy, and Accel's Anand Daniel as they deconstruct the company's first pitch deck that laid the foundation for one of India's most iconic consumer tech companies.Harsha reflects on Swiggy’s early days in 2014, when the team put togeth…
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Reimagining Contracts for the AI Era: Inside SpotDraft’s Playbook | Inside the Engine Room
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Contracts are the backbone of every business, every dollar in or out is tied to one. Yet, they remain one of the most antiquated, slow, and expensive parts of how companies operate. Legal workflows still rely on copy-paste, track changes, and armies of lawyers billing by the hour.SpotDraft is rewriting this story. By treating contracts as the harde…
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Engineering Chemicals for the World: Scimplify | Decoding Manufacturing
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India today stands at the cusp of a new wave in advanced manufacturing. With global supply chains shifting, demand for cost-effective innovation rising, and deep scientific talent at home, the country has a chance to create the building blocks of tomorrow’s industries. Specialty chemicals, critical to pharmaceuticals, agro, electronics, and more, a…
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Solving India’s Traffic Crisis with Air Taxis: Sarla Aviation | Decoding Manufacturing
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India today stands at a once-in-a-generation moment to establish itself as a global leader in advanced manufacturing. With deep-tech innovation, shifting global supply chains, and a rising domestic market that demands scale and affordability, the country has the chance to build world-class products, not just for India but for the world. Aerospace, …
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Every economic superpower has been built on the backbone of manufacturing.Today, with global supply chains being rewritten and the world moving from cost to precision, resilience, and IP, India stands at a rare window of opportunity.Advanced manufacturing is no longer our quiet revolution.Decoding Manufacturing brings you the voices of India’s bold…
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Building India's First AI Tutor: How Arivihan is Redefining Education | Decoding AI Episode 9
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AI is rewriting the rules of education, turning personalized tutoring from a privilege of the few into a possibility for every student, regardless of where they live or what they can afford. For millions of students in India’s tier-2 and tier-3 towns, the barrier to quality learning has long been financial and geographic. Arivihan is breaking that …
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Building AI4Bharat: Why India Needs Its Own AI Stack, With IIT Prof. Mitesh Khapra | Decoding AI Episode 8
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It’s almost a consensus view that India can’t build its AI future on borrowed code. It needs infrastructure rooted in Indian languages, accents, and real-world use cases. At the heart of this mission is AI4Bharat, an open-source initiative building cutting-edge AI models for all 22 official Indian languages.In this episode of Decoding AI, Prayank S…
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AI Monetization Strategy: From POC to Proof of Value with AWS
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POC is dead. Proof of Value is the new standard for AI startups. In this episode, AWS’s Jennifer Grün reveals the AI monetization strategy that separates demos from businesses. What You’ll Learn in This Episode: – Why hybrid pricing models (subscriptions + credits) outperform per-seat SaaS in AI – How to replace Proof of Concept with Proof of Value…
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AI Monetization Strategy: From POC to Proof of Value with AWS
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POC is dead. Proof of Value is the new standard for AI startups. In this episode, AWS’s Jennifer Grün reveals the AI monetization strategy that separates demos from businesses. What You’ll Learn in This Episode: – Why hybrid pricing models (subscriptions + credits) outperform per-seat SaaS in AI – How to replace Proof of Concept with Proof of Value…
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AI Monetization Strategy: From POC to Proof of Value with AWS
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POC is dead. Proof of Value is the new standard for AI startups. In this episode, AWS’s Jennifer Grün reveals the AI monetization strategy that separates demos from businesses. What You’ll Learn in This Episode: – Why hybrid pricing models (subscriptions + credits) outperform per-seat SaaS in AI – How to replace Proof of Concept with Proof of Value…
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E124 | John Frankel of ff Venture Capital on AI Point Solutions (AIPS), Energy, Manufacturing & Fund Size Strategy
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In this episode of Fireside with a VC, I sit down with John Frankel, founder and partner at ff Venture Capital, to discuss: · The rise of AI Point Solutions (AIPS) · ff VC’s new fund driving innovation in energy and manufacturing · How VC fund size and strategy influence performance across different economic cycles John shares insights on how targe…
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Unlocking Brain Potential Through AI and Neuroscience
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In this episode of The Innovators & Investors Podcast, host Kristian Marquez welcomes Konstantin Sonkin, CEO of iBrainTech, to explore the cutting-edge intersection of neuroscience, AI, and athletic performance. Konstantin shares his journey from academic research to deep tech entrepreneurship, focusing on how his company uses brain-computer interf…
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From Cybersecurity to Sneakers: The Next Israeli Unicorns
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Everyone talks about Israel’s cybersecurity and defense tech, but what about consumer brands? Danny Cohen, Co-Founder & General Partner at Sticker Ventures and former GP at Viola Ventures, joins Yoel Israel to explain why he launched Israel’s first VC dedicated to B2C. From mattresses to gaming apps, Cohen argues that Israel’s next global hits won’…
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#0141 - Eric Mathews From Start Co. Chats About Unleashing Unprecedented Potential
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On this episode of the Startup of the Year Podcast, we hear from Eric Mathews, CEO of Start Co. He’s a proven startup strategist, venture architect, and author. He’s launched companies, coached founders, and written books that cut through the noise. This conversation was recorded live at one of our Monthly Innovation Circle sessions inside the Esta…
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Inside Corporate Venture Capital & Accelerators with Danielle D'Agostaro of WVV Capital
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In this episode of The Innovators & Investors Podcast, host Kristian Marquez sits down with Danielle D'Agostaro, co-founder and strategic advisor of Alchemist Accelerator and principal partner at WVV Capital. They explore the unique investment thesis behind WVV, a $100 million fund backed by major corporates like Foxconn, Advocate Health, Northwest…
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Matt Schappell on Healthcare Innovation: Investing in Tech-Driven Value-Based Care
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This is the fourth of four episodes in a special series dedicated to the 2025 NVCA Award Recipients. To learn more about the NVCA and their work in crafting the future of Venture Capital, visit their website at https://nvca.org/. ---- In this episode of The Innovators & Investors Podcast, host Kristian Marquez sits down with Matt Schappell, princip…
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#222: Ivy Zelman (Zelman & Associates) — Non-Consensus and Correct in The Housing Industry
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Ivy Zelman is one of the most respected voices in American housing, co-founder of Zelman & Associates, and now Executive Vice President at Walker & Dunlop, which acquired her firm in 2021 as the leading institutional research, advisory, and investment banking firm dedicated exclusively to the U.S. housing industry. Over the last three decades, Ivy …
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David Rothzeid on How Shield Capital Fuels Dual-Use Innovation in Defense-Tech
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This is the third of four episodes in a special series dedicated to the 2025 NVCA Award Recipients. To learn more about the NVCA and their work in crafting the future of Venture Capital, visit their website at https://nvca.org/. ---- In this episode of The Innovators & Investors Podcast, host Kristian Marquez sits down with David Rothzeid, principa…
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German Startup Funding, Deep Tech AI, & Fintech M&A – September 2025 News
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What if the next billion-dollar startup was brewing in Berlin, Munich, or Vienna right now? In this episode, we cover the game-changing deals, deep tech breakthroughs, and green innovation stories shaping the DACH startup scene in September 2025. Whether you’re a founder, VC, or ecosystem insider, this is your shortcut to staying ahead in Europe’s …
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German Startup Funding, Deep Tech AI, & Fintech M&A – September 2025 News
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What if the next billion-dollar startup was brewing in Berlin, Munich, or Vienna right now? In this episode, we cover the game-changing deals, deep tech breakthroughs, and green innovation stories shaping the DACH startup scene in September 2025. Whether you’re a founder, VC, or ecosystem insider, this is your shortcut to staying ahead in Europe’s …
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German Startup Funding, Deep Tech AI, & Fintech M&A – September 2025 News
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German Startup Funding, Deep Tech AI, & Fintech M&A – September 2025 News
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Chris Rizik on Building Renaissance Venture Capital & Boosting Michigan Startups
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This is the second of four episodes in a special series dedicated to the 2025 NVCA Award Recipients. To learn more about the NVCA and their work in crafting the future of Venture Capital, visit their website at https://nvca.org/. ---- In this episode of The Innovators & Investors Podcast, host Kristian Marquez sits down with Chris Rizik, CEO of Ren…
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Iran Bombed Their Office, but AI21 Labs Keeps Building AI in Israel ft. Ori Goshen
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Iran tried to destroy them. AI21 Labs kept building. Ori Goshen, Co-CEO of AI21 Labs, joins IsraelTech to talk about AI, war, and the future of Israel’s place in the global AI race. In this interview, you’ll see: - How AI21 Labs kept building even after a missile strike hit near their office - Why Ori says “AI doomsday” fears are overblown and what…
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114. Investing and Airtree's New $650M Fund With Dan Coughlan
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In this episode, Dan Coughlan from Airtree discusses his journey into venture capital, the dynamics of investing in startups, and the recent $650 million fund raised by Airtree. He shares insights on the importance of community in the startup ecosystem, the role of AI in shaping future businesses, and what he looks for when investing.…
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Howard Morgan on AI, Global Venture Investing & Founder Insights | NVCA Award Recipient Series
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This is the first of four episodes in a special series dedicated to the 2025 NVCA Award Recipients. To learn more about the NVCA and their work in crafting the future of Venture Capital, visit their website at https://nvca.org/. ---- In this episode of The Innovators & Investors Podcast, host Kristian Marquez sits down with Howard Morgan, chairman …
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Episode 13: Resilient by Design: Why Intrapreneurs Win in Efficiency-Obsessed Times with Kaihan Krippendorff
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In a moment when AI is rewarding efficiency and headlines spotlight shrinking management layers, strategist and author Kaihan Krippendorff argues the real advantage comes from optionality—and from empowering intrapreneurs across the enterprise. We dig into why the MVP-and-hyperscale era is giving way to longer feedback cycles and thesis-driven bets…
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