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James Tannahill, MBA: Plocamium Holdings (SFO)
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Ever wonder how private equity uncovers hidden gems in the gritty, essential industries that power our world? We dive deep with James Tannahill, President of Private Equity at Plocamium Holdings, who operates at the fascinating intersection of global industry and national security. James brings his expertise from the lower middle market, a space ri…
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Rachel Hirsch: Managing Partner - Wellness Growth Ventures
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What does it truly take to build a successful brand in the explosive wellness industry? We're sitting down with Rachel Hirsch, Managing Partner of Wellness Growth Ventures, who brings a powerful dual perspective: she's both a funder and a founder. In this episode, Rachel pulls back the curtain on how her fund identifies the next generation of disru…
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Suman Talukdar: Founding Partner at AiSprouts
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How do you go from being on the inside of five major Silicon Valley exits to picking the next generation of winners? We sit down with Suman Talukdar, a rare breed of investor who has been in the trenches as a venture-backed operator and now sits on the other side of the table as a Founding Partner at AiSprouts. Suman pulls back the curtain on what …
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What does it take to spot the next billion-dollar tech startup? We go behind the scenes with Doug Benowitz, Principal at Colle Capital Partners, who lives on the frontier of early-stage investing. But Doug's unique edge doesn't just come from his finance background; it's forged from a surprising blend of disciplines. We unpack how his award-winning…
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Sasha Datta: Senior Director at GE Vernova
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What to look forward to in this episode: Ever wonder what happens to your pension when a corporate giant like GE splits in two? We sit down with Sasha Datta, the financial powerhouse steering the retirement future for thousands at the new energy titan, GE Vernova. We dive deep into the monumental task of untangling and securing pension plans during…
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On this podcast, you’ll get a front-row seat to how private equity investors think about building businesses, scaling operations, and creating long-term value. Expect deep dives into the lower middle market, lessons learned from real investments, and practical insights for entrepreneurs, operators, and aspiring investors. Blake, our guest, is an ex…
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In this episode, Joel Palathinkal chats with Sarah Leners about her venture capital journey at Bull City Venture Partners. They explore Bull City's investment strategy, deal sourcing, and managing differing opinions in deal flow. Sarah offers advice for first-time fundraisers, discusses tools for sourcing deals, and shares insights on venture capit…
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In this episode, Oscar Ramos shares his journey to China and his diverse background leading to his role at SOSV. He discusses his early career in R&D, challenges in China, and the evolving startup community there. The conversation compares tech ecosystems in Europe and China, touching on entrepreneurship and risk perception. Oscar explores adapting…
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In this episode, Joel Palathinkal and guest Kate Brodock of W Fund, explore venture capital with a focus on underrepresented founders. Kate discusses launching a VC fund and building a community at scale. Topics include early-stage founders' needs, accelerator structuring, and virtual vs. in-person event dynamics. They cover strategies for engaging…
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In this episode, Joel Palathinkal is joined by Tracy Chadwell of 1843 Ventures to explore the intersection of autonomous transportation and venture capital. Tracy shares her journey from law to finance, highlighting the significance of 1843 and Ada Lovelace. They discuss cross-border investments in Asia and the role of angel investing and venture p…
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In this episode, Joel Palathinkal welcomes Daria Abbaei from Naples Technology Ventures to discuss her background and the evolution of the Naples tech ecosystem. They explore the benefits of a lean venture fund, best practices in sourcing and screening deals, and current cybersecurity trends, including the use of honeypots. The conversation shifts …
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In this episode, Joel Palathinkal is joined by Anna Raptis of Amplifica Capital, to discuss her purposeful strategy targeting women investors and her journey into venture capital. Anna shares her early career influences, including her family's business and roles at the UN and World Bank, which shaped her focus on impact investing and financial incl…
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In this episode, Joel Palathinkal chats with Steven Melia about his career shift to True Search and OpenView Ventures. They explore hiring in venture funds, strategies for joining top VCs, and OpenView's diverse team approach. Steve highlights the value of sales skills, personal branding, and a unique perspective in venture capital. They discuss cr…
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In this episode, Joel Palathinkal engages with Brynne Kennedy from Impact VC to discuss her career journey and the significance of connection points in professional growth. They delve into strategies for new fund managers on fundraising and building relationships with limited partners (LPs), addressing the importance of fund materials, follow-up, a…
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In this episode, Joel Palathinkal and Carlos Torres explore the venture capital scene in Mexico and Latin America. Carlos discusses his path into VC and founding AMG Block, emphasizing its global reach. They cover the shift from the ICO boom to a traditional VC fund, fundraising strategies, and the LP ecosystem. Topics include tax considerations, e…
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In this episode, Joel Palathinkal chats with Melissa Pegus from TechSquare Ventures about her journey in venture capital and her entrepreneurial family background. They explore her shift from college to product management, her e-commerce experience, and the impact of Buy Now Pay Later on consumer trends. Melissa shares insights on evaluating consum…
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In this episode, Joel Palathinkal and Matt Cohen (Ripple Ventures) explore Matt's journey from New York to venture capital, the emergence of Silicon Alley, and high-frequency trading. They discuss the evolution of electronic trading and its link to crypto markets. Matt shares his venture capital transition, emphasizing mission alignment in acquisit…
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In this episode, Joel Palathinkal and Rachel Sachs of Sweater Ventures, explore early investment lessons, career challenges, and childhood influences on mental health. They critique education and discuss Rachel's experiences with Sweater and women's roles in venture capital, as well as Ethereum excitement. The pandemic's influence on retail investi…
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Faye Sahai from Vinaj VC joins Joel Palathinkal, to delve into genomics, longevity, and preventive healthcare. Faye discusses her shift from healthcare to venture capital, comparing corporate and traditional VC paths. The episode highlights strategic investing, corporate VC growth in healthcare, emerging technologies, and key investment sectors. Th…
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In this episode, Joel Palathinkal chats with Andrew Karima from Cantos VC about his transition from football to entrepreneurship and venture capital. They discuss the roles of product management and content creation in VC, the interview process, and skills development. The conversation covers investment in deep tech, nuclear energy, renewable energ…
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In this episode, Joel Palathinkal, Chris Yeh, and John Robinson explore venture capital and community building. They discuss the importance of initiative, Chris Yeh's career, and his experiences with Reid Hoffman and Peter Thiel. The conversation covers blitzscaling, deal access strategies, seed round trends, and crossover funds. They offer advice …
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Jessica Carr joins Joel Palathinkal to discuss her journey from Impossible Foods to founding Coyote Ventures. She shares her investment thesis in food tech and femtech, exploring the industry's landscape and resources. They delve into university partnerships, deal sourcing, and essential qualities for investment teams. The conversation also covers …
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In this episode, Joel Palathinkal talks with Kelsey Chase who is the Founder of Aumni, about the origins and development of Omni, a platform designed to support emerging funds. Kelsey provides insights into Omni's core value proposition, venture capital firm management, and compliance essentials. They explore MVP development, international market t…
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In this episode, Joel Palathinkal chats with David Teten of Versatile VC about his career journey and founding Harvard Business School Alumni Angels of New York. David shares insights on transitioning to venture capitalism, addressing founders' challenges, and starting Versatile VC. They discuss emerging manager trends, co-investment strategies, se…
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In this episode, Nardo Manaloto of Qbits Ventures joins Joel Palathinkal to explore the quantum technology landscape and the creation of Qubits Ventures. They discuss quantum sensors, photonics, and Nardo's journey from Kaiser Permanente to venture capital. Nardo offers advice for new fund managers, insights on deal sourcing, and evaluating quantum…
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In this episode, Joel Palathinkal is joined by Shambhavi Asuri of ZX Ventures to delve into the nuances of corporate and traditional venture capital, with a focus on ZX Ventures' strategy. Shambhavi shares insights on data analytics in corporate VC and explores innovation trends, including biotech applications in the beverage industry. The conversa…
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In this episode, Sasha Datta from GE Vernova joins Joel Palathinkal to discuss her journey from a personal background to a successful career in finance. Sasha shares insights into balancing personal life with a demanding career and her experiences during the financial crisis while at EY and GM. She talks about overcoming personal challenges, her re…
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Join Mark Yde of Hector Ventures and Joel Palathinkal as they explore Mark's venture capital journey. Mark discusses his family influences, initial interest in law, and the role of intellectual property and technology in healthcare. They also explore the potential of psychedelics in neuroscience and PTSD treatment. Mark highlights how sales skills …
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Join Romain Diaz of Satgana and Joel Palathinkal as they explore the world of venture studios. Romain discusses his background, investment strategies, and operational resources. They examine venture studio models in France and Belgium, equity considerations, and development. Learn about investment screening, scorecard pillars, and identifying impac…
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In this episode, Eugenio Gonzalez from Plug and Play Ventures joins Joel Palathinkal to discuss his journey from law to venture capital and his role at Plug and Play's unique platform. Eugenio shares insights on key attributes and strategies for VC candidates, emphasizing the importance of branding and culture in the industry. The conversation cove…
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In this episode, Kofi Ampadu of Sku'd Ventures joins Joel Palathinkal to discuss his journey from Kraft Foods to entrepreneurship and venture capital. Kofi shares his decision to raise a fund for pre-seed CPG companies and highlights the importance of networking in VC. He reflects on his experiences at General Mills and launching a beverage company…
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In this episode, David Yakobovitch from Data Power Ventures joins Joel Palathinkal to discuss the evolution of big data players going public and his career journey, including his current role at SingleStore. David shares insights into investment strategies and industry experience in data startups, highlighting the data science investment landscape …
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Andrew Cleland: Chief Investment Officer, Techstars
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In this episode, Andrew Cleland who is the Chief Investment Officer of Techstars, shares his journey from early career interests to significant roles at Techstars and Time Warner. He discusses his entrepreneurial beginnings and the transition to Time Warner post-9/11, emphasizing talent attraction and retention strategies. Andrew reflects on his ex…
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In this episode of The Investor podcast, Gregory Kammerer joins Joel Palathinkal to explore first and second-generation family investors. Gregory shares his journey from entrepreneurship to venture capital, law, and private equity. The discussion covers educating family offices, generational investment differences, and expanding roles. Gregory high…
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Join Mark Phillips from 11 Tribes Capital as he shares his journey from startup failures to founding a unique venture firm. Discover the insights behind Eleven Tribes Capital and the Cadence Group's support for entrepreneurs. Explore the evolving venture capital landscape, entrepreneurship's rise, and the great resignation. Mark offers advice on su…
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In this episode, Tatiana Mulry from Steamwork VC shares insights into her journey from early life and education to impactful roles in investment banking and at MasterCard, where she contributed to digital transformation and global mobile strategies. Tatiana discusses her transition from corporate life to the startup ecosystem, offering valuable gro…
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In this episode, Lolita Taub from GANAS Ventures shares her journey from South Central LA to becoming a venture capitalist. She discusses her transition into VC, focusing on community impact and corporate experience. Lolita offers strategies for aspiring VCs, emphasizing trust, relationships, and the importance of "why." The conversation covers com…
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In this episode, Diana Swinton from Suffolk Technologies shares her insights on venture capital and the construction technology landscape. She discusses Suffolk Technologies' investment focus and her startup experiences, highlighting challenges and future trends in the sector. The conversation explores the pandemic's impact on construction and the …
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In this episode, Debneel Mukherjee Decacorn VC shares his journey from India to becoming a venture capitalist and building a fintech startup in Singapore. He discusses the contrasting perspectives of venture capitalists and founders, offering insights into contrarian investing and early challenges. The conversation delves into investment strategies…
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In this episode, Katelyn Donnelly from Avalanche VC shares her journey from McKinsey to becoming a venture capital leader. She discusses founding Pearson's corporate VC arm, her work with Delivery Associates, and insights into government projects. Katelyn offers career advice for new investors, trends in education, and transitioning into venture ca…
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In this episode, Nicholas Ooi from Superseed Ventures delves into the venture studio model and his journey in the Australian startup ecosystem. He shares insights from his educational and consulting background that shape his venture capital approach. The discussion covers the evolution of Australia's startup scene, SuperSeed Ventures' investment th…
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In this episode, Megan Ananian from The Helm VC, discusses her career shift from policy to investment banking, her time at Yale SOM, and her role at Wells Fargo. She talks about joining Seed Invest, founding The Helm women's syndicate, and the significance of VC branding and media. The conversation covers market shifts, launching a VC community dur…
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Join us as Anna Garcia from Anna Garcia, shares her journey from Merrill Lynch to entrepreneurship, detailing her roles at Jefferies, JPMorgan, and her startup ventures. She discusses the 2008 financial crisis's impact on careers, work-life balance, and her dive into the startup ecosystem through angel investing. Anna highlights mentorship, relatio…
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In this episode, Adam Cho from Tundra VC delves into the benefits and challenges of multi-partner funds and his venture capital journey. He discusses profitability in overlooked sectors, frameworks for starting and managing a fund, and strategies for deal sourcing and decision-making. Adam also covers managing deal flow, selecting organizational to…
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In this episode, Brandon Maier from LvlUp Venture discusses his journey from venture capital to the crypto space, sharing challenges faced in founding a crypto exchange and lessons from failures. He highlights the impact of Quake Accelerator, family office councils, and leveraging university resources for startups. Brandon also explores his venture…
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George Bandarian: Untapped Ventures
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In this episode, George Bandarian from Untapped Ventures discusses his journey from early life influences to selling a business and founding UNTAP Ventures. He shares insights on the venture studio model and hybrid studio accelerators, focusing on growth marketing strategies for B2B SaaS and Web3. The conversation covers early-stage validation, com…
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In this episode, Bridget Duru from Rethink Education discusses her career path and the importance of inclusion in venture capital. She addresses current challenges within the education system and Rethink Capital Partners' mission and market dynamics. The conversation delves into AI's impact on education, hiring processes, and the innovations drivin…
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Vanessa Larco: Formerly Partner @ NEA
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In this episode, Vanessa Larco shares her journey from a childhood immersed in tech to a career in venture capital. She discusses early influences, building resilience through cold calling, and financial literacy education. Vanessa recounts her time at Georgia Tech, majoring in computer science, and balancing social and academic life. She reflects …
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In this episode, Diane Yoo of Filkor Capital and Maria DeMaracho discuss their roles at Philcore Capital and their career journeys. They emphasize Asian American representation, community engagement, and challenges faced by female investors in venture capital. The conversation highlights the role of data, social media's impact, and the importance o…
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In this episode, Alex Dam from Hillfarance VC shares his journey from New Zealand into fintech and venture capital. He discusses startup involvement, entrepreneurial competitions, and challenges in VC internships. The conversation covers the future of work, brand building, and Hillfairance's unique models. Alex offers strategies for networking and …
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