Startup of the Year Podcast raises the bar for startups around the world by providing further insight on the emerging companies featured in our Daily Dealflow newsletter, 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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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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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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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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Hear stories, advice, anecdotes, and more from actors throughout France's startup ecosystem
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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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Insightful conversations about Pakistan's startup ecosystem with entrepreneurs, investors, and subject matter experts.
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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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Jason Calacanis covers startups, tech, markets, media, and all the hottest topics in business and technology. He also interviews the world’s greatest founders, operators, investors, and innovators.
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The Desi VC, hosted by Akash Bhat, is an award-winning podcast featuring conversations with top investors & founders on trends, insights, and personal/success stories in the India-US startup ecosystem. Our purpose: As an immigrant in the US with deep roots in India, Akash explores the parallels & contrasts between Indian & US VC/tech landscapes. The podcast bridges knowledge gaps, fosters cross-cultural collaboration & celebrates 'desis' making a mark in the US.
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Podcast with the makers of India's startup ecosystem.
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Discover the dynamic world of the African Tech Startup investment ecosystem with Push Venture Capital's captivating podcast series, "PushYourAdvantage." Immerse yourself in the expertise of Ben Singh, the podcast's host and co-founder of Push. Drawing from his extensive background in IT project delivery and Agile coaching, Ben offers insightful glimpses into the African startup ecosystem, seamlessly interwoven with enlightening interviews from key industry players. Delve into the podcast's r ...
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Australia’s artificial intelligence scene is booming, and we’re deep diving into it. In The Blink Of AI, hosted by Georgie Healy, will explore the innovative minds behind the groundbreaking AI startups and scale-ups across the country. We’ll discuss challenges and opportunities facing the industry and unpack the impact of AI on Australia’s future. Our mission is to make the Australian startup ecosystem more transparent, accessible, and connected. Hosted by Georgie Healy, In the Blink of A.I. ...
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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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The Launch is a podcast for founders, by founders, with unfiltered conversations from entrepreneurs across tech, property, wellness, AI, sport, and beyond. Each episode dives into the real stories behind building a business, from first ideas to fundraising, exits, setbacks, and everything in between. It’s lighthearted but honest, giving founders space to share what they’ve learned, what they’re building, and why it matters. Whether you’re interested in starting a business, raising investment ...
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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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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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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. X (Twitter): x.com/IsraelTech YouTube: youtube.com/@Is ...
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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
Andrew Berkowitz
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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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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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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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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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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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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BRAVE SOULS WANTED. Failure almost certain. Attempting is unwise. Far east adventure. Success is changing the world. Join us on the Unsensible podcast where we talk to the Asian startups and their ecosystem partners who are intent on changing the world.
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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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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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An independent English speaking podcast by Tribe Tampere, covering the life of the local startup ecosystem.
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The Global Startup Movement podcast delivers independent emerging market focused technology, digital and innovation insights and analysis. We produce podcasts, live events, and bespoke market insight content with a deep understanding of the complex dynamics of the stakeholders within startup ecosystems around the world. The show is executive produced and presented by podcaster and entrepreneur, Andrew Berkowitz (www.thegsm.co).
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A podcast covering the African startup ecosystem; the players, dynamics, trends and stories
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Welcome to Seed to Exit, the ultimate podcast all about startups, scaling, and venture capital. Your host is Riece Keck: Startup veteran and recruitment entrepreneur. Join us as we dive into the journeys of startup founders and venture capitalists who share their insights, successes, and lessons learned from seed stage to successful exit. Each episode, we bring you candid conversations with startup founders, executives, and investors. Whether you're looking for inspiration, actionable advice ...
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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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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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Decoding the New World Order of Finance - Unfiltered, global, weekly As tectonic shifts reshape the financial world, Couchonomics continues to explore the trends transforming commerce, capital, and culture. This season, we expand our lens - building on our deep focus in the MENA region while bringing in voices, stories, and innovations from around the globe. Why? Because the future of finance is no longer regional - it’s interconnected. Whether it’s AI in Asia, tokenization in Europe, or fin ...
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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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BRAVE Southeast Asia Tech: Singapore, Indonesia, Vietnam, Philippines, Thailand & Malaysia Startups, Founders & Venture Capital VC (English)
Jeremy Au
Learn from Southeast Asia's best tech leaders. Build the future, learn from our past & stay human in between. No B.S on success. Southeast Asia's #1 startup & venture capital podcast with 60,000+ listeners. Hosted by Jeremy Au. VC & serial founder. Harvard MBA & UC Berkeley. Sci-fi nerd & dad of two daughters. Growth and personal growth solves all problems. The best feeling is coaching good humans to be great leaders. Published on Monday and Thursday 6am (Singapore Time). Monday: Weekly tech ...
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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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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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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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Rachel Wong: eFishery Fraud Founder Confession, Self-Justification vs. Excuses, & Civil vs. Criminal Startup Ecosystem Consequences – E567
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42:36Jeremy Au and Rachel Wong unpack eFishery's founder’s public confession to systematic fraud. They dive into how cultural pressures, ecosystem gaps, and misplaced investor trust contributed to the fallout. They discuss the challenges of cross-border enforcement, the limits of traditional due diligence, and the real-world consequences for Southeast A…
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AI Progress and Impact on Ecosystem Players with CapitalG’s Jill Chase | AI Basics with Google Cloud
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25:28In this episode of AI Basics, Jason sits down with CapitalG partner Jill Chase to break down how AI is reshaping the startup ecosystem — from founders to investors to incumbents. They cover how CapitalG (Alphabet’s independent growth fund) thinks about the AI stack, why speed alone isn’t enough for startups today, and how to build durable advantage…
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Why Japan’s Startup Ecosystem Isn’t Scaling — Yet
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31:38Why hasn’t Japan produced more global startup giants? In this special Japan series of Couchonomics with Arjun, recorded in Tokyo and in collaboration with GFTN Forum Japan, Arjun sits down with Jordan Fisher, Venture Partner at Antler and Co-founder of Zehitomo. From the hidden inefficiencies in Japan’s service economy to the deeper structural and …
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Jed Ng: Angel Syndicate Strategy, Venture Winter Advantage & Fixing Angel Education - E568
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40:24Jeremy Au chats with Jed Ng, founder of AngelSchool.vc, about why he chose angel syndicates over VC funds as a faster, more flexible path to financial freedom. They discuss the current venture downturn as a rare opportunity, the gaps in angel education, and how Jed scaled his 1,400-member syndicate globally. Jed also shares how he evaluates founder…
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EP 189. Chris Morgan, Co-CEO, Oxygen Advisors
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58:31In this episode of Open The Pod Bay Doors, Host Ian Gardiner is joined by Chris Morgan, Co-CEO of Oxygen Advisors, a fast-growing outsourced CFO service supporting early-stage tech startups across Australasia. Chris shares the story of how Oxygen grew from a one-man band in New Zealand to a 45-person team, helping more than 100 startups scale and r…
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Harnessing High-Performance Computing: Todd Smith’s Vision for OpnBook’s TAHO Infrastructure
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43:25In this episode of The Innovators and Investors Podcast, host Kristian Marquez sits down with Todd Smith, co-founder and CEO of OpnBook, to discuss their innovative software product, TAHO. This infrastructure solution addresses the growing demand for high-performance computing by optimizing existing hardware resources, effectively navigating the ch…
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Anish Sinha (upcover) on How Founders Can Thrive Despite Australia’s AI Budget Blunder
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50:18🎟 Live Show at UNSW – May 29 Catch Georgie and Andrew McCarthy (Head of APAC at Notion) live in Sydney 👉https://bit.ly/BAI-LiveEvent Episode Summary Anish Sinha, co-founder of upcover, blends his background in finance, startups, and risk management to tackle one of Australia’s overlooked challenges: the future of AI and innovation policy. From buil…
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Meta’s Dangerous Chat, Protect AI & Founder Fridays Pitch Comp | E2118
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1:26:49Today’s show: we break down the wild story behind Meta’s AI chatbots going completely off the rails — including a bombshell WSJ exposé about bots flirting with minors. Then they cover Palo Alto Networks’ huge $500M+ acquisition of Protect AI, and sit down with the founder of Formulate, who’s building a robotic kitchen for chemicals and cosmetics. P…
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In this episode of RRE POV, General Partners Raju Rishi, and Will Porteous dive into why augmented reality is poised to outpace virtual reality as the next mainstream tech platform. Raju and Will explore the near-term AR investment landscape and the kinds of apps they’d bet on today. If you're a founder thinking about what to build—or an investor s…
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Japan’s VC Market: Navigating a New Era of Investment
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31:57Rewiring fintech infrastructure — operator-led, globally scaled Couchonomics with Arjun is once again beaming in from Japan. This time, we're joined by Logan Allin, Founder & Managing Partner at Fin Capital. Logan’s journey from SoFi Ventures to building Fin Capital is rooted in one big idea — fintech doesn’t need more flashy consumer apps, it need…
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From First Check to Founders' Best Friend ft. Rona Segev from TLV Partners on Building Without Limits
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41:23Stop choosing. Just do everything you want. In this episode of IsraelTech, host Yoel Israel sits down with the legendary Rona Segev, Co-Founder and Managing Partner at TLV Partners - one of Israel’s most influential VCs backing the country’s most promising deep tech and AI-driven startups. Rona shares her unfiltered thoughts on: 🚀 What she really l…
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Discord’s Power Move, Slate’s Modular EVs & the “Act for Private Gain” | E2117
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1:25:51Today’s show: Jason, Alex, and Lon break down today’s top tech and startup stories — from Slate Auto’s customizable $25K EV truck to Discord’s major leadership shakeup ahead of a potential IPO. They also cover Uber’s self-driving push with Volkswagen, Perplexity AI’s aggressive growth moves, and why value-driven products are winning in a tough econ…
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This AI startup from Korea raised $6.6M in 2 years
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36:45🔍 Ex-Goldman Sachs Banker Builds AI That Outperforms Nvidia, Google & OpenAI | Meet the 30-under-30 founder who raised $6.6M and secured 90+ global clients in under 2 years. His AI is transforming how hedge funds invest billions—could this change the future of finance forever? In this revealing conversation, Jonathan Nguyen sits down with Hojun Cho…
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Inside SMBC’s Asia Innovation Center: The Future of Corporate Banking
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33:52Rethinking Core Banking — From the Inside Out In this special GFTN Japan edition of Couchonomics with Arjun, we welcome Mayoran Rajendra, Managing Director and Head of the Asia Innovation Center at SMBC — one of Japan’s largest financial institutions. We discuss how his team is re-engineering the core of corporate banking using generative AI, autom…
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Raising Capital: Team, Product, Economics Filters & Investor Psychology - E566
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12:24Jeremy Au shares insights into how venture capitalists evaluate early-stage startups in Southeast Asia. Speaking directly to aspiring founders, he breaks down how investors assess potential through three core lenses: exponential growth, clarity of thinking, and personal trust. Drawing on personal stories, failed bets, and breakout wins, he explains…
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43 - AI, Entrepreneurship, and Bold Decisions: Gaurav Bhattacharya's Journey with Jeeva.ai
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30:46In this episode of the Innovators and Investors Podcast, host Kristian Marquez interviews Gaurav Bhattacharya, the founder and CEO of Jeeva.ai. Gaurav discusses the origins, mission, and growth of his company, which aims to automate repetitive tasks using AI technology. He explains how Jeeva.ai began as a pivot from a previous product focused on cu…
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#207: DJ Eidson (Limitless Minds) - Peak Performance, Deep Humility, Power of Mindset
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54:10DJ Eidson is the President and Co-founder of Limitless Minds, where he spearheads efforts to make elite mindset coaching accessible to everyone. Through their digital platform and programs, Limitless Minds has empowered hundreds of individuals and teams across organizations like Microsoft, Johnson & Johnson, Chick-fil-A, Bristol Myers Squibb, Goldm…
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E152: Near Bankruptcy to $250M ARR | Rohan Nayak (CEO, Pocket FM)
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1:14:31Rohan Nayak is the Co-founder & CEO of Pocket FM, a company redefining audio storytelling for the world. While we’ve recently been publishing video episodes, this one’s a throwback to pure audio. Rohan had to travel unexpectedly, but we didn’t want to miss the chance to capture his insights on building one of India's fastest-growing consumer tech c…
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Cursor’s $300M ARR, Uber’s FTC Battle, and Office Hours with GoShare | E2116
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1:02:26Today’s show: Jason, Alex and Lon unpack the FTC’s lawsuit against Uber and what it could mean for subscription UX, break down how AI startup Cursor is growing faster than almost any SaaS company in history, and discuss how dark patterns, consumer trust, and regulatory scrutiny are reshaping product design. They also touch on the future of big tech…
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Accelerating Discovery: Alain Richardt on AI, Quantum Chemistry, and the Future of Materials Science
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51:48🎟 Live Show at UNSW – May 29 Catch Georgie and Andrew McCarthy (Head of APAC at Notion) live in Sydney 👉https://bit.ly/BAI-LiveEvent Episode Summary Alain Richardt, founder of Atomic Tessellator, combines deep expertise in chemistry, quantum mechanics, and AI to accelerate groundbreaking discoveries in material science. From childhood experiments w…
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#0137 - Josh Baer From Capital Factory Joins To Discuss Innovation in Austin
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19:18On this episode of the Startup of the Year Podcast, our host, entrepreneur, and investor, Frank Gruber (https://www.linkedin.com/in/frankgruber), is joined by Joshua Baer, the Founder & CEO of Capital Factory, Austin’s premier startup hub connecting founders with mentors, investors, and talent. The interview took place in front of a live audience d…
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India & US Fintech in 2025: Sheel Mohnot from Better Tomorrow Ventures on PrimeVP Podcast
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1:04:18What’s next in fintech? In this high-signal episode, Sheel Mohnot (GP at @ Better Tomorrow Ventures) shares deep insight into the future of financial services, AI’s impact on SaaS, and how VC is evolving in 2025. 🔍 In Sheel’s candid chat with Sanjay Swamy, You’ll learn: • What US fintech can learn from India’s public infrastructure (UPI, DEPA, acco…
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The Future of Financial Regulation: RegTech, AI & Innovation
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35:57What happens when alternative finance moves faster than regulation? On this episode of Couchonomics with Arjun, Professor Bob Wardrop — Co-Founder of the Cambridge Centre for Alternative Finance and RegGenome — breaks down why global regulatory frameworks are struggling to keep up. We explore: Why many regulators are still stuck in a pre-2008 minds…
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Milan Reinartz: Founder to Platform Builder, Community-Led Angel Investing & Scaling Private Access – E565
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29:49Jeremy Au reconnects with Milan Reinartz to explore how angel investing evolved into a community-led platform, why Southeast Asia’s VC math doesn’t work, and how late-stage private markets offer new opportunities for retail millionaires. They talk through founder quality, opaque incentives, and the need for real diligence in a fragmented region. It…
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Episode 3: Innovation, Ecosystems, and the Road Ahead
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31:27Welcome to Episode 3 of Inside CVC! In this special behind-the-scenes edition, co-hosts Steve Schmith and Philipp Willigmann sit down—finally together on the mic—to talk about the "why" behind Inside CVC. If you’re just tuning in, this is your chance to meet the minds behind the podcast. Steve and Philipp share the story of how the show came to lif…
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42 - Connecting Gen Z: Adam Metcalf on ZeeMee’s Evolution and Startup Insights
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29:13In this episode of the Innovators and Investors Podcast, host Kristian Marquez interviews Adam Metcalf, co-founder of ZeeMee, a platform designed to facilitate connections among Gen Z college students. The conversation covers ZeeMee’s evolution, the challenges of achieving product-market fit, and the eventual pivot to focus on building a community.…
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Raising investment & replacing frustrating phone systems with Neural Voice ft Jeremy Smith and Harry Finch
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48:06Raising investment, replacing frustrating phone systems and being on hold with AI - Inside Neural Voice’s AI Revolution with Jeremy Smith and Harry Finch In this episode, we chat with Jeremy Smith (CEO) and Harry Finch (Lead Engineer) from Neural Voice, a UK startup building AI that replaces traditional phone systems with smart, human-like conversa…
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EP.188 Allegra Spender, Independent MP
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1:09:36In this special live edition of Open The Pod Bay Doors, Ian sits down with independent MP Allegra Spender in front of a live audience at Jelix Ventures. With a federal election in Australia just weeks away, Allegra offers candid insights into her journey as a parliamentarian, Australia’s economic crossroads, and the critical reforms needed to ensur…
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Robot Lifeguards, TapCheck’s Payday Play & Thalamus’s Wild Market Share | E2115
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1:16:58Today’s show: Jason and Lon break down the biggest stories in tech and startups this week: OpenAI’s new models are powerful but glitchy, Meta’s internal docs hint that Zuck knows the Facebook friends graph is toast, and fintech startup TapCheck might actually be doing some good. Plus, robot lifeguards and humanoid races — the wildest videos of the …
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Regulators, Reform & Bitcoin: Japan’s Crypto Future
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25:43Japan is regulated, conservative — and still ahead of the curve in digital assets. In this episode of Couchonomics with Arjun, recorded in Tokyo with the support of GFTN Forum Japan, we sit down with Genki Oda, Managing Executive Director at SBI Holdings and Chairman of the Japan Virtual and Crypto Assets Exchange Association (JVCEA). Genki has pla…
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Anthea Ong: Saying No to Nominated Member of Parliament (At First), NMP Scheme Reforms & Majoritarian vs. Nonpartisanship - E564
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55:20Jeremy Au reconnects with Anthea Ong for a candid conversation on what it means to lead with integrity, empathy, and independence. They trace her journey from corporate leadership into the social sector and eventually into Parliament as a Nominated Member of Parliament (NMP). Anthea shares how she first declined the NMP role, then later accepted it…
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Is your business ready for the AI revolution ft. Inna Tokarev Sela from illumex
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37:18Is Israel Missing the AI Train - Or Secretly Building the Future? We sat down with Inna Tokarev Sela, founder and CEO of illumex.ai, in the heart of Tel Aviv to talk about why most enterprise decisions still aren’t based on data - and how that’s finally about to change. From building her career at SAP and Sisense to launching illumex and pioneering…
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LMArena Goes Startup, AI App Wars Begin, Scott Bair’s Design Playbook | E2114
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1:01:22Today’s show: Jason, Alex, and Lon discuss the rise of LMArena as it spins out into a full-fledged startup, what that means for AI benchmarking, and how it could monetize its growing community. They also dive into the emerging value of application-layer AI startups and why OpenAI’s acquisition spree is just beginning. Plus, branding expert Scott Ba…
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Valerie Vu: Vietnam’s 46% Tariff Shock, US Trade Fallout & Multipolar Diplomacy Moves – E563
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25:30Jeremy Au speaks with Valerie Vu about Vietnam’s sudden shock from the 46% US tariff under Trump. What started as optimism turned into panic factories collapsed, partners pulled out, and even personal tragedies occurred. The government acted fast, but trust with the US was damaged. Vietnam is now shifting toward multipolar trade, owning more of its…
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#206: Blake Squires (Findaway, Movable, and Stubl) - Serial Entrepreneur
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1:07:16Blake Squires began his journey in the mid-90s in Los Angeles, capitalizing early on the convergence of technology and media. He soon returned to his hometown of Cleveland to co-found Everstream with Steve McHale (episode 196) and Charlie Lougheed (episode 42, and also my co-founder at Axuall). Blake served as COO until Everstream’s acquisition by …
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41 - Funding the Future: Bigfoot Capital's Brian Parks on Flexible Lending for B2B Growth
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34:52In this episode of the Innovators and Investors Podcast, host Kristian Marquez interviews Brian Parks, CEO of Bigfoot Capital, about their approach to lending for B2B software companies. Brian emphasizes the importance of providing flexible debt options for companies with established revenue. He discusses the current investment landscape, the impac…
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Cuts CEO Talks Tariffs, Figma's IPO Buzz, and a Nerd Crawler Update | E2113
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1:06:53Today’s show: Jason, Alex, and Lon discuss Figma’s surprise IPO filing following its $1B breakup from Adobe, OpenAI’s quiet push into social networking through a Sora image-sharing feed, and how sweeping new China tariffs are wreaking havoc on ecommerce companies—impacting jobs, supply chains, and pricing. Plus: the Substack vs. Patreon battle heat…
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Jeffrey Lonsdale: US Tariffs as Policy, Taiwan Risk Calculus & Southeast Asia’s Supply Chain Opportunity - E562
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26:56Jeremy Au sits down with Jeffrey Lonsdale to unpack the US-China trade standoff, the Taiwan flashpoint, and how Southeast Asia is adapting to global shifts. They explore how tariffs are reshaping supply chains, the risk of trade wars escalating, and the difficult position countries like Vietnam and Singapore now find themselves in. The conversation…
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Vertical AI Innovations: Abacus LLM in Finance & Synthesia's Video Avatars | E2112
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1:07:35Today’s show: Alex interviews founders from Abacus and Synthesia—two companies leading the charge in vertical AI. Abacus is deploying on-prem LLMs to banks and insurers with a focus on data control, accuracy, and integration with legacy infrastructure. Synthesia just hit $100M ARR by helping 70% of the Fortune 100 turn internal documents into scala…
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AI Agents, AlphaGo & the $18B Wrapper: Will Liang on What’s Next in AI
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48:20🎟 Live Show at UNSW – May 29 Catch Georgie and Andrew McCarthy (Head of APAC at Notion) live in Sydney 👉https://bit.ly/BAI-LiveEvent Episode Summary Will Liang, former CTO and Executive Director at MA Financial and a LinkedIn Top Voice in AI, joins the show to unpack the real-world impact of AI on business. A professional Go player turned deep tech…
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#0136 - Bestselling Author, Amy Jo Martin, Joins Us To Chat About Working With Huge Brands
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26:27On this episode of the Startup of the Year Podcast, our host, entrepreneur, and investor, Frank Gruber (https://www.linkedin.com/in/frankgruber), is joined by Amy Jo Martin, who is a bestselling author, speaker, and founder who has worked with some of the biggest brands and athletes in the world, and she’s all about helping people design lives they…
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40 - Empowering Investors: Navigating Value Investing with Tykr's Sean Tepper
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29:54In this episode of the Innovators and Investors Podcast, Kristian Marquez interviews Sean Tepper, Founder and CEO of Tykr. Sean discusses the platform’s mission to empower retail investors by providing tools for confident stock trading. Drawing from his extensive background in tech and finance, Sean emphasizes the importance of value investing and …
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HuggingFace Buys Pollen Robotics, DHH & Bezos Founder Advice & a JCal Origin Story | E2111
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1:03:11Today’s show: In this episode, Jason, Alex, and Lon dive into Blue Origin’s all-female celeb spaceflight (yes, Katy Perry sang on reentry), Hugging Face’s unexpected move into robotics, and Jack Dorsey’s wild take that we should “delete all IP law.” Plus, they break down Figure AI’s eye-popping $39B valuation, the risks of SPVs, and what founders a…
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Episode 2: Tariffs, Trade Wars, and Cross-Border Strategy with Benjamin Qiu
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31:57In this timely and globally focused episode of Inside CVC, we sit down with Benjamin Qiu, an American lawyer and cross-border investment expert, to unpack the escalating trade tensions between the U.S. and China—and what they mean for corporate venture capital, startups, and innovation worldwide. Benjamin brings a unique perspective shaped by decad…
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Palantir's Fellowship, Coco Robots & Startup Office Hours | E2110
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1:08:53Today’s show: We dive into the latest tech and startup news — including Palantir’s bold new fellowship program that challenges the traditional college path, and DoorDash’s rollout of burrito-delivering Coco robots in LA and Chicago. We debut our new segment “Tips from the Trenches,” focused on how to land your first customers, and wrap up with two …
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Florian M Spiegl | EVIDENT: Ending 'private' markets as we know them.
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32:03Ever felt locked out of investing in the companies shaping our future? Florian Spiegel, Evident's founder, aims to change that. His vision? To make "private markets" a thing of the past. How's that for ambitious? In this chat, Florian discusses how Evident, operating from Hong Kong, is democratising access to alternative assets like private equity,…
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E151: Leaving VC to Build an AI Startup | Brij Bhasin (Rebright VC / Snow Mountain AI)
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1:16:45Brij Bhasin is a longtime investor turned founder and the co-founder & CEO of Snow Mountain AI, a company focused on automating business processes in finance, compliance, and legal through AI. Before founding Snow Mountain, Brij was a General Partner at Rebright Partners, and earlier helped launch GSF Accelerator, one of India’s first and largest s…
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