Harvard Ventures presents a podcast about entrepreneurship, innovation, and everything in between.
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Venture Fundraising Podcasts
Riding Unicorns is the go-to podcast for anyone interested in venture capital and high-growth startups. Hosted by VCs James Pringle and Hector Mason, the show explores what it takes to build and back successful tech unicorns. Each episode features candid conversations with top founders, operators, and investors—unpacking the strategies, challenges, and insights behind scaling category-defining companies. From fundraising and product-market fit to hiring, growth, and beyond, no topic is off-l ...
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Hosted by a General Partner (GP) and a Limited Partner (LP), Origins dives into the venture capital ecosystem to learn how the people behind the money make decisions: How LPs choose VC funds to invest in, what drives performance in venture, the dos and don'ts of fundraising, what founders/entrepreneurs/CEOs need to do to raise a Seed, Series A and beyond, what it takes to go from emerging manager to franchise VC, and the latest private market trends and dynamics shaping the investment ecosys ...
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The tech media loves a splashy funding announcement - millions of dollars injected into a hot startup primed to become a unicorn. But what about the work behind those headlines? Host Jason Yeh, a former VC and venture-backed startup founder, talks with entrepreneurs about how they raised the capital to launch world-changing startups. Their conversations uncover incredible stories including cautionary tales, inspirational memories, and even some insightful tips. Keep up with us on social @fun ...
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Startups grow faster and avoid costly mistakes when they learn from those who came before them. In each episode, we sit down with the people behind today’s most important startups and extract the tactics, lessons, and frameworks they’ve learned the hard way. Conversations span hiring to GTM, product, growth, fundraising and everything in between - collectively forming the ultimate playbook to make you a better CEO, investor or board member. Tap follow and enable notifications to stay ahead o ...
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Venture Unlocked is the playbook for starting, operating, & scaling a successful venture capital firm. Samir Kaji, Host of Venture Unlocked has +20-years of experience assisting & advising startups and venture firms. Listen for VC fund guidance. ventureunlocked.substack.com
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Your weekly dose of startups and venture capital. Brandon Osian and Sam Gordon prescribe all you'll need to get into the wonderful world of venture. From fundraising news to startup deep dives, you can expect to stay up to date with the most innovative, exciting companies out there.
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Successful entrepreneurs begin with the support of a few #earlybelievers. Gopi Rangan, founding partner at Sure Ventures, interviews venture capital investors in the Silicon Valley and beyond. Guests share insider stories on how they invest in early stage startups. Do you want to learn from real-life challenges, inspiring missions and important decisions by CEOs, founders, VCs, angels, and advisors? Listen to https://podcast.sure.ventures.
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Fundraising isn’t just about pitch decks, valuations, or growth curves. It’s about relationships. Thrive Through Connection is a podcast from Visible that explores the human stories behind the capital. Founders don’t raise alone. They lean on their teams, advisors, peers, and investors to navigate the highs and lows of building something from nothing. In each episode, we sit down with founders and investors to unpack the setbacks, breakthroughs, and moments of clarity that shaped their journ ...
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This Podcast is dedicated to holistic investments, fundraising, mental breakthroughs, critical thinking, unlimited opportunities, decentralized economy, and inner evolution. Mixed with humor, technology advancement, and paradigm shift. All this, plus much more through a lense of interviews of best hedge fund managers, venture capitalists, investors, industry experts, analysts, traders, and technocrats (in a nutshell talented and successful human beings).
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Voice of Growth: Unlock Lessons from Investors, Domain Experts, and Founders Shaping the Future. Behind every ambitious startup lies a transparent ownership structure. Listen to how we break down why a precise cap table and thoughtful equity incentives are crucial for raising capital, engaging team members, and scaling effectively. Unlock your cap table management and set your company up for long-term success.
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Consumer VC: Venture Capital I B2C Startups I Commerce | Early-Stage Investing I Brands | Technology
Mike Gelb
Consumer VC takes a look into early-stage consumer investing and venture capital. If you are interested in learning about consumer trends, have a b2c business and interested in learning about the fundraising process at the early stage, you have come to the right place. Mike interviews some of the top venture capitalists in the world that focus on B2C and consumer type companies or have a deep track record investing in these categories such as marketplaces, SaaS, social, CPG and non-tech subs ...
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Money Multiple is a show exploring trends and strategies for private capital investors in Asia to deploy capital and increase returns.
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Taking Donors Seriously® is a time-tested, sustainable framework for relational fundraising. Hundreds of nonprofits and schools have used TDS over 30+ years to successfully raise the funds that are critical to their missions. Brad Layland, CEO of The FOCUS Group shares insight, stories, and tips on this podcast.
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Blockchain Germany is your deep-dive into the future of Web3, crypto startups, and blockchain venture capital—straight from the heart of Europe’s innovation hubs. As part of the Startuprad.io™ network, our show brings you high-impact interviews, founder stories, and insider investment insights from Germany, Austria, and Switzerland (GSA/DACH). 🎙️ Hosted in English for a global audience, this podcast is trusted by thousands of investors, founders, and blockchain builders looking to stay ahead ...
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Less than 1 in 100 Startups manage to achieve funding beyond Series D or an exit. Investors typically expect 8 out of 10 of the businesses they invest in to fail. It’s time to make building a business less depressing and scale more wisely. Tune into Making The Grade to hear first-hand experiences of venture-backed software companies in their journeys from Seed to Series B funding. Every week, we’ll be joined by Founders, Investors and senior Go-To-Market Leaders to explore the factors drivin ...
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Media Capital - Where Consumer Investing Meets Media Innovation | Consumer Brands | Fundraising
Diana Florescu
Curious about the latest consumer trends and the venture models supporting consumer brands? Do you own a consumer business and want to learn more about fundraising and brand advertising? This podcast is for you! Media Capital™ is where Consumer Investing meets Media Innovation. I’m Diana, the host, and in every episode, I interview the people behind ambitious consumer brands, uncovering what it takes to grow a business, raise capital, and scale through brand advertising! You’ll also hear fro ...
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FiredUp Funded! is the podcast that unpacks the funding story with startup founders who’ve just secured venture capital. In each 30-minute episode, we sit down with the CEO or cofounder to understand their fundraising journey – and to hear what comes next.
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"Entrepreneurial Talent is Global" - On The Enthusiast, Host Pat Alex chats with some of the most fascinating Founders, Operators and Investors Beyond Silicon Valley. Every two weeks, he sits down with the likes of Arjuna Costa (Flourish), Paulo Passoni, Jeffrey Paine (Golden Gate Ventures), Gerry Giacoman (Clara) and Monica Brand Engel (Quona) to dissect their challenges around scaling, fundraising, managing boards and company leadership. Taken together, the guests have raised venture capit ...
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The Life in the Front Office Podcast presented by Sports Business Ventures is hosted and produced by Jake Hirshman. Episodes feature executives and guests across the sports business and entertainment industry to provide insights focused on their industry vertical, and shine a light on the journeys of many in the industry in addition to lessons learned and advice they have for others! Podcast Promos: Sports Business Ventures: register today at https://theplaybook.memberful.com/checkout?ref=nd ...
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The Village Global podcast takes you inside the world of venture capital and technology, featuring enlightening interviews with entrepreneurs, investors and tech industry leaders. Learn more at www.villageglobal.vc.
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Deep Tech Germany is your front-row seat to the boldest breakthroughs emerging from Germany, Austria, and Switzerland—the DACH region—where advanced research, scientific innovation, and venture capital converge. As part of the Startuprad.io™ network, we spotlight the founders, engineers, scientists, and investors fueling Europe’s deep tech ecosystems. 🌍 Hosted in English for a global audience, this show connects you to the people and platforms building the future of: AI, quantum computing, p ...
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The Dakota Live! Podcast is designed for your fundraising needs. The goal of this podcast is to help you better know the people behind the investment decisions. Dakota connects investment salespeople with leading investment decision makers, ensuring you always know who to call and how to approach the markets you are targeting. Dakota Live! presents investment sales people industry and marketing expertise to make their jobs easier.
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Join the conversation with entrepreneurs, investors, and innovators shaping the startup ecosystem. Venture Voices, an initiative of the Enterprise Development Centre (EDC), explores the stories, strategies, and insights behind successful ventures, covering topics from fundraising and industry trends to leadership and disruption. This podcast aims to boost and upscale Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) in Nigeria, Africa, and worldwide, providing inspiring discussions, expert advice ...
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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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Join Bhuva Shakti, Founder & CEO at Wallet Max, as she speaks with female investors looking to leverage inclusion and impact without compromising growth of investments. About Wallet Max: Wallet Max expands fundraising for growth-stage startups in sustainability and climate fintech sectors, and connects them with an inclusive community. About Bhuva Shakti: Bhuva Shakti (she/her) is the visionary founder and CEO driving sustainable innovation at Wallet Max, a global community of execut ...
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Lead with Heart | Philanthropy, Nonprofit Leadership, Nonprofit Management & Fundraising
Haley Cooper | Certified Fundraising Executive (CFRE), Certified Stress Management Coach, Certified EmC Trainer
Welcome to the Lead with Heart Podcast, where the heartbeat of philanthropy, nonprofit leadership, and fundraising resonates in every episode. I'm Haley, your host—a Certified Fundraising Executive (CFRE), Certified Stress Management Coach, Certified EmC trainer, and, most importantly, a recovering nonprofit burnout survivor. In this empowering space, we invite nonprofit professionals to amplify their voices and unveil the heart behind their missions. Our mission is clear: to empower, elevat ...
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Welcome to the DealMakers show, hosted by Alejandro Cremades. Alejandro is a serial entrepreneur, best-selling author, and cofounder at Panthera Advisors (M&A and fundraising advisory). On this podcast you will find weekly interviews with entrepreneurs that have been very successful at raising capital or getting their company acquired. You can learn more at https://alejandrocream.wpengine.com
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"The Fundraising Debrief" focuses on the real stories behind successful founders and their recent VC financing rounds. The podcast aims to provide valuable insights into what it takes to raise a successful financing round, from finding the first believers and navigating the due diligence process with various investors to the first term sheet and its negotiation. Hosted by Vlad Cazacu and sponsored by Flowlie Technologies, the #1 deck-sharing and round management platform used by VC-backed fo ...
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Understanding VC is a podcast that provides founders with the knowledge and resources they need to understand venture capital. My goal is to create the best and most comprehensive resource on venture capital on the internet, so that founders can make informed decisions about their businesses and secure the funding they need to succeed.
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The Adi Tells (sounds like “Details”) podcast is about me sharing my opinions, tips and thoughts around venture capital, managing and growing a startup, fundraising and more. Basically a glimpse into the world (and brain) of a female venture capitalist with a global perspective and background.
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Welcome to Founder 2 Founder, the ultimate podcast for entrepreneurs who refuse to settle for ordinary. Hosted by Sardor Umrdinov, founder and CEO of Home Alliance - a $100+ million tech-enabled home services platform operating nationwide. From bootstrapping his first business to building a horizontally and vertically integrated empire, Sardor brings you raw, unfiltered conversations with successful entrepreneurs, industry leaders, and game-changers who've turned their visions into multi-mil ...
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This is Series Tea, a podcast where we find the greatest entrepreneurs and investors, and force them to have tea with us — live on air. Brought to you by Mercury - banking for startups.
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𝗖𝘁𝗿𝗹 + 𝗔𝗹𝘁 + 𝗧𝗵𝗿𝗶𝘃𝗲, formerly known as The FemTech India, is a media vertical by TechThrive, a global business tech podcast and community that connects tech founders, entrepreneurs, venture capitalists, policymakers, and government bodies driving the future of innovation. With listeners in over 90 countries and a cross-platform reach of 1.2 million+, Ctrl + Alt + Thrive is the #1 podcast and a rising force in the global tech ecosystem. Founded by Navneet Kaur and produced by TechThrive in co ...
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Welcome to "The Only Things That Matters", where we deconstruct the path to product-market fit of successful founders and extract the principles and frameworks behind their success so that you can apply them too.
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Fernando Aguirre is known as a risk-taker and a corporate business driver whose entrepreneurial instincts and clarity of vision have carried multiple companies through rapid and continuous growth.
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The VCpreneur podcast provides a unique perspective of the startup world, through the lens of Venture Capitalists (VCs) and Entrepreneurs. The podcast features successful VCs and Entrepreneurs discussing the art & science of building products, scaling startups, fundraising and investing in a venture. Listen in to learn from individuals who have been there, done that and made a dent in the venture universe. You can visit thevcpreneur.com and follow us on Twitter @thevcpreneur_ & Instagram @th ...
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Inspirational interviews with female founders sharing their honest stories on raising investment – the highs, the lows, the challenges… and top tips for how to be successful. Fundraising Stories is hosted by Julia Elliott Brown, CEO and Founder of Enter The Arena, serial entrepreneur and equity fundraising expert. Enter The Arena is the organisation for female founders, providing investment expertise and business coaching. Enter The Arena empowers female founders to fly through pre-raise and ...
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Science VC explores the intersection of deeptech startups and venture capital. Each episode features conversations with startup founders, venture capitalists, and industry experts. Discover their stories, lessons learned, and predictions for the future. Learn more about the challenges and opportunities of fundraising for venture-backed startups innovating in agtech, biotech, energy, foodtech, healthtech, and sustainability.
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Unleashing the Power of Equity and Debt One of the distinctive features of "Fresno Venture Capital Partner" is the flexibility it offers in terms of funding options. Businesses can tailor their fundraising strategy by choosing to sell equity or debt in their companies. This adaptability ensures that entrepreneurs can align their funding structure with their unique business models and objectives. Raising Unlimited Capital Without Borders A standout aspect of "Fresno Venture Capital Partner" i ...
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"The VC Architects" focuses on the real stories behind emerging fund managers in the venture capital industry. The podcast aims to provide valuable insights into what it takes to build a successful fund from scratch, from navigating the fundraising process with limited partners and making back-office decisions to the first investment and providing support to founders. Hosted by Vlad Cazacu and sponsored by Flowlie Technologies, the #1 deal screening and deal sharing platform used by investor ...
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A conversation about how startups leverage their mission as a competitive advantage. Each episode we talk to entrepreneurs and investors to get to the bottom of what it means to build a business with impact. From personal founder stories of how they got started, to how they overcame challenges in hiring, sales and fundraising and how building a mission-driven company helps you outperform the market. Hosted by Better Ventures in Oakland, CA. Backing mission-driven founders building a better w ...
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The official podcast of Platform Venture Studio. Each episode dives into an aspect of the entrepreneurial journey. We are dedicated to uncovering the strategies and insights behind successful startups. Join us at https://os.platformstud.io/
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A crash course in financial operations. Bullet discussions on finance, fundraising, and financial operations with Brex’s CFO Michael Tannenbaum.
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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 80,000+ 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 & Thursday. Weekly tech news debates, changemaker inte ...
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Fundraising as a Fund of Funds with Alex Edelson
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49:23Alex Edelson’s Slipstream is a fund of funds that focuses on firms that are “difficult to find, evaluate and access.” Together with Beezer Clarkson, Partner at Sapphire Partners, and Nick Chirls, Partner at Asylum Ventures, Alex unpacks his strategy of investing in funds he believes can outperform, how to raise capital as an LP, and how to remain c…
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#3: INVESTOR: The Smart Fundraising: Equity, Timing, and Hidden Risks || Helga Valfells
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1:00:13Founders keep getting it wrong about fundraising, pitch decks, and cap tables. Helga Valfells, founding partner at Crowberry Capital, shares the biggest mistakes startup founders make when trying to raise seed funding in today’s competitive landscape. With hard-won lessons from backing over 50 early-stage startups across the Nordics, she revealed w…
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Fundraising in College Athletics, The Huddle on Sports Business Ventures, Maria Mullan, ASU Athletics
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15:10Title: Fundraising in College Athletics Series: The Huddle on Sports Business Ventures Guest: Maria Mullan, ASU Athletics 🚨Podcast Perks!🚨 Sports Business Ventures: register today at https://theplaybook.memberful.com/checkout?ref=ndziodg&plan=110409 for an annual subscription to the Playbook! To register for SBV’s newsletters, register here: https:…
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Scaling Across Borders: James Cummings on UK–US Expansion & London’s Global Strategy
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32:23Today, we’re thrilled to welcome James Cummings, Vice President, Business Development at London & Partners. The organisation has a mission to create economic growth that is resilient, sustainable, and inclusive, and to tell London's story brilliantly to an international audience in partnership with organisations and people who have a stake in Londo…
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TBC 135: Ask for Help: Fundraising Storytelling
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5:13In this episode of The Back Channel, Jason Yeh dives into the power of asking for help, especially when it comes to fundraising and storytelling. Drawing from an insightful conversation with Minna Song, co-founder of Elise AI, Jason explores how technical founders can benefit from expert storytelling assistance to elevate their fundraising efforts.…
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From $60m Exit to Building an Era-Defining AI Company: Sean Williams on lessons from a start-up exit to building again with AutogenAI
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43:26What do you think of when you hear ‘exited Founder’? Someone travelling the world or sitting on a remote island sipping cocktails? Today’s Making The Grade guest may change your perspective… We’re joined by Sean Williams, Co-Founder & CEO of AutogenAI, the AI bid writing software. Before AutogenAI, Sean co-founded Corndell Ltd, which he grew from s…
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Salt-Free Water Softener: How AQON PURE Bootstrapped a Cleantech Startup
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49:55What if fixing hard water could also save energy and rivers? That’s the question Maximilian Wilk, Co-Founder & CEO of AQON PURE, set out to answer. His team developed a salt-free water softener that prevents limescale, lowers energy bills, and avoids the chloride pollution caused by traditional salt-based systems. In this episode of Startuprad.io, …
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Valerie Vu: Vietnam’s Tech Reforms, Energy Battles & Surviving Trump’s Tariff Shock – E629
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36:44Jeremy Au and Valerie Vu sit down in Singapore to examine how Southeast Asia’s private capital markets, Vietnam’s reforms, and regional politics are shaping investor sentiment and startup opportunities. They explore slower fundraising cycles, Vietnam’s push toward technology-driven growth, and how energy shortages and tariff shocks impact manufactu…
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Platform Shifts, AI, and the Future of Consumer Investing
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48:18Follow me @samirkaji for my thoughts on the venture market, with a focus on the continued evolution of the VC landscape. Welcome back to another episode of Venture Unlocked, the podcast that takes you behind the scenes of the business of venture capital. In this episode, I had the pleasure of speaking with Mercedes Bent about her fascinating journe…
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Scaling Healthcare for Life: A Conversation with Adele C. Oliva of 1315 Capital
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37:32On this special episode of the Dakota Live! Podcast, we take a slightly different path from our usual allocator conversations. Thanks to a connection made by one of our Drexel University summer interns, we sit down with Adele C. Oliva, Founding Partner at 1315 Capital, a Philadelphia-based healthcare growth equity firm managing over $1 billion in a…
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Growth Equity, VCTs and Exits with Rupert West, Managing Director @ Puma Growth Partners
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43:17Please note: The topics covered in this episode should not be taken as investment advice. This week on Riding Unicorns, we’re joined by Rupert West, the founder and Managing Director of Puma Growth Partners, a UK-based growth equity investor backing companies at Series A with cheque sizes of £4–10m. Puma invests across consumer brands, B2B SaaS, an…
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S5: E4 Understanding an Entrepreneur’s Journey: Fundraising, Networking, and Growth
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24:15In this episode of "The Bottom Line," we sit down with Matheus Riolfi, co-founder and CEO of Tint, an innovative embedded insurance platform. Matheus shares his journey from Brazil to Silicon Valley, his experiences at Turo, and how these shaped his vision for Tint. Discover how embedded finance is transforming industries, the challenges of launchi…
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Don’t Overstretch; Raise The Right Amount of Funding
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31:52Tim Guleri, Managing Partner at Sierra Ventures, reflects on 25 years in venture capital and his journey from Chandigarh to Silicon Valley. He shares how hands-on experience as a founder shapes his investing philosophy, why early-stage VCs must guide founders toward long-term fundamentals, and why raising too much capital too soon can hurt a compan…
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E111: Mastering Difficult Conversations & Building Trust in Nonprofit Leadership with Chris Wong
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43:16I am so excited to welcome Chris Wong to the Lead with Heart Podcast. Chris is a licensed therapist, executive coach, and host of The Art and Science of Difficult Conversations podcast. With over 15 years of experience in the nonprofit and health sectors, Chris specializes in helping purpose-driven leaders navigate difficult transitions, rebuild tr…
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Foundations of College Athletics with Dr. Chris Parker, CEO, NJCAA
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36:14Title: Foundations of College Athletics Guest: Dr. Chris Parker, CEO, NJCAA 🚨Podcast Perks!🚨 Sports Business Ventures: register today at https://theplaybook.memberful.com/checkout?ref=ndziodg&plan=110409 for an annual subscription to the Playbook! To register for SBV’s newsletters, register here: https://sportsbusinessventures.com/#subscribe If you…
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Joshua Wang: Reprogramming Cancer, Biotech’s Funding Shift & Why AI Will Rewrite Biology – E628
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47:54Jeremy Au and Joshua Wang reunite after three years to explore how biotech startups navigate scientific breakthroughs, funding challenges, and leadership growth. They discuss Joshua’s work at VerImmune on repurposing the immune system to treat cancer, the shift in early-stage global biotech financing from founder-led ventures to the “professionaliz…
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Startup Law in India - Incorporation, Fundraising & Compliance | Shardul Amarchand Mangaldas & Co
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38:44In this episode, I sit down with legal experts from Shardul Amarchand Mangaldas & Co, one of India’s most respected full-service law firms. My guests are Bhargava K.S., Partner with 17+ years of experience in venture capital, private equity, and fund formation, and Mithila Hari, Principal Associate with deep expertise in VC/PE deals and strategic a…
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Have you ever wondered where our fundraising framework came from? In 2009, before Brad joined The FOCUS Group, he interviewed Bill Hautt, founder of The FOCUS Group. As you'll learn, Bill was a key thought leader in developing the Taking Donors Seriously (TDS) framework through his work with Young Life. Some nuggets you won't want to miss: What's t…
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In this episode of The Back Channel, Jason Yeh explores the power of building a network rooted in small, genuine acts of helpfulness. Jason breaks down why simply being a helpful person is both fulfilling in the short term and a powerful foundation for future fundraising success.
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How Founders Win with Storytelling: Media, Investors, and the Changing PR Game
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42:21Today’s guest is Cathy White, the founder and CEO of CEW Communications—a leading European PR agency. Since launching in 2016, Cathy and her team have helped early-stage and growth-stage startups, as well as venture capital firms tell their stories and gain media attention across Europe. Some of their past clients include: Mondu, Sleepwave as well …
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Scaling Lean in a $500B Market: Ed Bartlett on going from zero to one & transitioning out of the CEO seat
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42:50In the start-up ecosystem, there are a few truths that never change - scaling is harder than it looks, over-hiring can kill momentum, and knowing when to hand over the CEO reins might be the hardest call of all. In this episode,Ed Barltett, Founder & CEO of Hicomply, unpacks how to successfully scale with a lean team and build a GTM engine that act…
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Agentic AI for SaaS: Multi-Agent Playbooks, Pricing Agents & EU AI Act Trust
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56:20Dashboards 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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6:52Dashboards 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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56:20Dashboards 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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Dmitry Levit & Shiyan Koh: eFishery Fallout, Indonesia’s Growth Reset & Agritech’s Future - E627
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49:19Jeremy Au, Shiyan Koh, and Dmitry Levit dissect the collapse of eFishery, the breakdown of Indonesia’s growth narrative, and the systemic risks that resurface in Southeast Asia’s venture ecosystem. They explore how IPO failures and inequality capped consumer demand, why bad faith actors gained visibility, and how boom-era fads like embedded lending…
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Going From a Founder to CEO with Enjoy The Work
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53:12On the tenth episode of the Thrive Through Connection podcast, we welcome Lesley Ross and Jonathan Lowenhar of Enjoy the Work, a San Francisco-based startup advisory firm serving startup founders and CEOs worldwide. Jonathan and Lesley join us to discuss how great founders can turn into great CEOs. What You Can Expect to Learn from Lesley & Jonatha…
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Dakota Live! Podcast: After the Exit - Teaching the Next Generation of Investors with Chris Cesare
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1:11:10In this episode of Dakota Live!, we sit down with Chris Ceasare, institutional investing veteran, teacher, and mentor—focused on turning theory into practice and helping students and managers communicate what truly matters. From UPS’s pension desk to co-founding Rocaton and navigating the OCIO wave, Chris Cesare has seen how real decisions get made…
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Building Outreach to a $4bn unicorn and helping AI agents get paid with Paid.ai - Manny Medina, Co-Founder & CEO @ Paid.ai
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50:38This week on Riding Unicorns, we’re joined by Manny Medina, the visionary founder behind Outreach — the $4B sales engagement unicorn — and now co-founder & CEO of Paid.ai, a startup pioneering how AI agents get priced, paid, and scaled. We dive into Manny’s remarkable journey from zero to $250M+ ARR with Outreach, the gritty early days of selling d…
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S5: E3 Anna Berger, CEO of Trayd: The $4.5M Blueprint to Effectively Communicate with Investors
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30:19In this episode, Anna Berger, co-founder and CEO of Trayd, who has recently raised $4.5 million dollars of seed funding, discusses the challenges and innovations in the construction industry. She shares insights on the importance of personal motivators in startups, the role of AI in construction, and the strategies for scalability and customer rete…
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From Garage Startup to Celebrity-Backed Brand ft. Jake Bullock
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1:05:12Glimpse is the all-in-one, AI-powered deductions management platform for CPG brands—automating deduction capture, classification, disputes, and accounting. Recover more revenue while saving time – https://www.tryglimpse.com What if cannabis could become a true social beverage—an alternative to alcohol that delivers the buzz without the hangover? T…
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E110: Nonprofit Strategic Planning - How to Grow Without Burning Out with Amanda Pearce
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47:16I am so excited to welcome Amanda Pearce to the Lead with Heart Podcast! Mandy is the powerhouse founder and CEO of Funding for Good, bringing over two decades of expertise in nonprofit fundraising, organizational development, and business growth. In this episode, we dive into the realities of nonprofit burnout, the power of saying no, and how str…
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Bernardo Garcia (Félix) on doing things that don’t scale, the power of your first 20 customers and getting the flywheel going
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29:26On this episode Pat sits down with Bernardo Garcia, Co-Founder of ripping remittances startup Felix Pago to dive into the early days of the business, finding product-market-fit and doing things that don't scale. In particular we chat about how they realised that the existing solutions were not really solving the problem for hispanics in the US send…
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Hospitality in Sports with Jeff Morander, CEO of ALSD
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35:06Title: Hospitality in Sports Guest: Jeff Morander, CEO of ALSD 🚨Podcast Perks!🚨 Sports Business Ventures: register today at https://theplaybook.memberful.com/checkout?ref=ndziodg&plan=110409 for an annual subscription to the Playbook! To register for SBV’s newsletters, register here: https://sportsbusinessventures.com/#subscribe If you’re intereste…
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Talent Gaps, AI Adoption & Southeast Asia’s Startup Winter, China Subsidies & Sequoia’s Split - E626
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19:03Jeremy Au explored how talent, policy, and capital flows shape startup ecosystems across Southeast Asia, India, and China. The discussion covered talent strengths and weaknesses across countries, the role of industrial policy and government subsidies, the challenges of building large language models outside the US and China, and the impact of US Ch…
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🚀 Will BNB Flip XRP in 2025? David J. Namdar on Crypto Treasuries | Ep. #97
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1:10:54In this must-watch episode of Holistic Investments, host Constantin Kogan sits down with crypto veteran David J. Namdar, CEO of BNB Network Company! With over 10 years in the game, David shares his wild journey: from pitching Bitcoin to Millennium hedge fund in 2013 (and getting rejected for lacking shorts!), co-founding Galaxy Digital with Mike No…
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Bret Taylor is the CEO of Sierra and Chairman of the Board of OpenAI. He previously served as co-CEO of Salesforce. I sat down with Bret to explore how the AI revolution compares to previous platform shifts and what it means for both startups and incumbents navigating this transition. (00:00) Introduction and Recent Milestone (00:38) AI Market and …
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From Taylor Swift to Lab Diamonds: Simone Kendle on Redefining Luxury at Wove
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54:52Today, we’re joined by Simone Kendle, CEO of Wove, the custom jewelry brand that’s redefining what luxury means. Wove blends deep personalization, craftsmanship, and trust in a way the traditional jewelry industry has never done. Under Simone’s leadership, Wove is quickly becoming a cultural force — most recently capturing headlines when Taylor Swi…
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Running Your Own Race: Tom Lavery on going from bootstrapped to venture-backed
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37:15What does it take to build a category-defining SaaS company when your biggest competitors have raised 40x more funding than you? In this episode, Tom Lavery, Founder & CEO of Jiminny, joins us to share how he bootstrapped for years before raising, why staying in control beats chasing hype, and how to layer AI into GTM without over-engineering your …
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AI Monetization Strategy: From POC to Proof of Value with AWS
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1:00:14POC 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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1:00:14POC 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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1:00:14POC 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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Southeast Asia Unicorns VS. China’s Time Machine, Golden Age Thesis & Fragmented Markets - E625
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18:17Jeremy Au explored why venture capitalists hunt unicorns and how Southeast Asia fits into this global race. He discussed the Asia Partners golden age thesis, the importance of technology stack progression, and how localization shapes billion dollar outcomes. The conversation compared the US, China, India, and Southeast Asia, broke down country stra…
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Dakota Live! Podcast: Client Service as Strategy: Verger Capital’s OCIO Approach
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49:19In this special episode of the Dakota Live! Podcast, host Robert Morier takes the show back on the road to Winston-Salem, North Carolina, where he sits down with Jim Dunn, Chief Executive Officer of Verger Capital Management. From his beginnings as a first-generation college graduate and collegiate soccer goalie to leading one of the most respected…
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Building, Backing & Scaling in an AI-Native World with Kenneth Auchenberg, Partner @ AlleyCorp
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47:26In this episode we are joined by Kenneth Auchenberg, Partner at AlleyCorp — one of New York’s most prolific early-stage funds known for incubating companies like MongoDB, Business Insider, and Radical AI. Kenneth’s journey from coding at 16 in Copenhagen to shaping global developer ecosystems at Stripe and Microsoft gives him a unique lens into the…
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Why Women’s Health, Parenting, and Sports Are the Next Big Bets in Venture ft. Rachel Springate
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51:08Glimpse is the all-in-one, AI-powered deductions management platform for CPG brands—automating deduction capture, classification, disputes, and accounting. Recover more revenue while saving time – https://www.tryglimpse.com What does it take to raise and run a venture fund focused on the overlooked—and why women’s health, parenting, and sports are …
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