Upfront Ventures

Upfront Chief Operating Partner Stuart Lander sits down with institutional LPs Caitlin Fitzmaurice (Selby Lane Capital), Chris Prestigiacamo (State of Wisconsin Investment Board), David York, (Top Tier Capital Partners)and Randy Ojukwu (Morgan Stanley) to discuss today's landscape, how to best work with LPs, and the advice to emerging managers. Recorded March 1, 2023 at the Upfront Summit.

Teddy Schleifer of Puck sits down with Bhu Srinivasan, author of "Americana" to talk about the history of capitalism, and how it's been perceived over time. Recorded March 1, 2023 at the Upfront Summit.

M13 Co-Founder Courtney Reum moderates a panel with Ciara and Christine Day of The House of LR&C to discuss the concept behind their business, the mission behind the brand, and where they are today. Recorded March 1, 2023 at the Upfront Summit.

MediaLink CEO Michael Kassan sits down with Kenya Barris, who shares his career trajectory and experience as an award-winning writer, producer, and director. Recorded March 1, 2023 at the Upfront Summit.

Upfront Partner Nick Kim sits down with Dana Settle (Greycroft), John Ruffolo (Maverix Private Equity), Sarah Kunst (Cleo Capital), and Wesley Chan (FPV Ventures) to discuss where we are in the capital market cycle, fundraising tips for firms, and advice for founders. Recorded March 1, 2023 at the Upfront Summit.

Upfront Partner Aditi Maliwal sits down with Nick Grossman and Rebecca Kaden of USV to hear the two's journey in venture, how to keep true to their strategy, and the firm's distribution strategy. Recorded March 1, 2023 at the Upfront Summit.

Jeff Berman of Magnet Companies sits down with Renée DiResta of Stanford Internet Observatory, a disinformation expert who shares how today's technological advancements play a role and what we can expect in the future. Recorded March 1, 2023 at the Upfront Summit.

Om Malik interviews Ilya Fushman and Mamoon Hamid of Kleiner Perkins to hear how the two of them came together, the learnings they brought to the firm from previous experiences, and the meaning behind "Back to the Future." Recorded March 1, 2023 at the Upfront Summit.

Hamet Watt of Share Ventures sits down with NBA Champion Dwyane Wade to discuss the transition into his entrepreneurial journey and how his basketball career has shaped his life today. Recorded March 2, 2023 at the Upfront Summit.

Upfront Partner Kobie Fuller sits down with Michael D. Ratner of OBB Media and Hailey Bieber of rhode to discuss the intersection of content and commerce, as well as their differentiated approach. Recorded March 2, 2023 at the Upfront Summit.

Academy Award-nominated filmmaker Darren Aronofsky sits down with Eugene Wei to discuss his journey as a filmmaker and how advancing technology plays a role in the industry. Recorded March 2, 2023 at the Upfront Summit.

Upfront Managing Partner Mark Suster chats with Jennifer Garner and John Foraker, co-founders of Once Upon a Farm on why they decided to reinvent the baby food business, what it takes to go from 10 to 100, and their learnings along the way. Recorded March 2, 2023 at the Upfront Summit.

Forbes Senior Editor Alex Konrad sits down with Benchmark General Partner Sarah Tavel to chat about the firm's differentiation, lessons learned from web3 and how they work with founders. Recorded March 2, 2023 at the Upfront Summit.

Michael Johnson interviews Olympian and entrepreneur Allyson Felix on having a mindset of a competitor, her transition from being a full-time athlete to where she is today, and using her platform to fight for the causes she believes in. Recorded March 2, 2023 at the Upfront Summit.

Jeffrey Katzenberg of WndrCo sits down with Alex Pall and Drew Taggart of The Chainsmokers to discuss their journey into venture capital with Mantis VC. Recorded March 2, 2023 at the Upfront Summit.

Former Treasury Secretary Lawrence H. Summers shares his thoughts on the future outlook of the economy, and the advice he would give to tech companies and founders as a result. He's interviewed by The Economist's Alexandra Suich Bass and joined by special guest Stephane Lintner, co-founder and CEO of Jiko. Recorded March 2, 2023 at the Upfront Summit.

Upfront Partner Kevin Zhang and Founder of Khosla Ventures Vinod Kholsa discuss the firm's themes, reinventing societal infrastructure with technology, and why Vinod has never called himself a venture capitalist. Recorded March 2, 2023 at the Upfront Summit.

Katie Couric sits down with Adam Bain and Dick Costolo, co-founders and managing partners of 01 Advisors to discuss the firm's key differentiators, the biggest success and failures, and the system behind working closely with CEOs.

Natasha Mascarenhas of TechCrunch sits down with Kapor Capital's Mitch Kapor, Freada Kapor, Ulili Onovakpuri, and Brian Dixon to talk about the long-term plan for the firm, what leadership changes mean and how to navigate the space as an emerging fund manager today. Recorded March 1, 2023 at the Upfront Summit.

Tom Morello sits down with Stem CEO Milana Lewis to discuss his career trajectory as a musician and as an activist. Recorded March 2, 2023 at the Upfront Summit.

Forbes Senior Editor Alex Konrad interviews Adobe EVP & Chief Product Officer Scott Belsky to discuss how AI is playing a role in the creative industry. Recorded March 2, 2023 at the Upfront Summit.

David Marcus, CEO of Lightspark sits down with Aditi Maliwal to talk about his entrepreneurial journey, why and how money moves the way it does today and thoughts on the crypto winter. Recorded March 2, 2023 at the Upfront Summit.

Moderated by Rob Toews of Radical Ventures, leaders in the field of generative AI Cristóbal Valenzuela (CEO & Co-Founder, Runway), Dave Rogenmoser (CEO & Co-Founder, Jasper) and Phil Blunsom (Chief Scientist, Cohere) discuss their thoughts on the future of this industry and its capabilities. Recorded March 1, 2023 at the Upfront Summit.

ALOK sits down with Jamie Lee Curtis to explore themes of gender, race, trauma, belonging and the human condition. Recorded March 2, 2023 at the Upfront Summit.

Alexis Ohanian of Seven Seven Six sits down with Julia Boorstin to discuss the firm's thesis and how they work with founders, trends he's bullish and not bullish on, and what he's currently seeing in terms of valuations. Recorded March 1, 2023 at the Upfront Summit.

Kara Swisher interviews Donna Langley & Jamie Lee Curtis about where filmed entertainment is going in the coming years. Recorded March 2, 2023 at the Upfront Summit.

Jeff Berman of Magnet Companies sits down with V Pappas, COO of TikTok to discuss the creator economy, how the platform is prioritizing transparency and balancing mental health among its users. Recorded March 2, 2023 at the Upfront Summit.

Kara Swisher sits down with Salesforce CEO Marc Benioff for a 1:1 interview. They touch on Salesforce's recent earnings reporter, Marc's thoughts on employees returning to the office, and the future of generative AI. Recorded at the Upfront Summit on March 2, 2023.

Erik Sebusch of Mercer Alternatives Group sits down with Kevin Moore of Spur Capital Partners, Nancy Donohue of Summit Rock Advisors, and Nat Fraser of Agility, to discuss how LPs make investment decisions, what they look for in GPs, and what emerging managers can do to successfully raise funds. Recorded at the Upfront Summit on Tuesday, March 1, 2022.

Pulitzer Prize-winning author Anne Applebaum interviewed by Upfront Managing Partner Mark Suster discusses the history of Poland, autocracy, challenges to democracy, and what the US needs to know in order to stay a democracy.

Tom Colicchio of Crafted Hospitality and Founder and CEO of Bowery Farming Irving Fain sit down with Los Angeles Times Columnist Jenn Harris to discuss vertical farming - the technology behind the process and how it's reimagining farming in today's world. Recorded at the Upfront Summit on March 2, 2022.

Steven Dietz of United Dwelling dives into the housing affordability crisis, what solutions can be put in place to combat the issue, and the three pillars to building new, low-cost homes. Recorded at the Upfront Summit on March 2, 2022.

Pinwheel CEO Kurt Lin takes the stage to present what payroll APIs can unlock, how Pinwheel can reimagine credit with real-time data, and why it can improve financial outcomes for those who need it the most. Recorded at the Upfront Summit on March 1, 2022.

LL COOL J chats with Courtney Reum of M13 about hard work, growing up in Queens, his big break moment in his career, how to become successful, and what he thinks about DEI in today's world. Recorded at the Upfront Summit on March 2, 2022.

TQ Ventures Co-founders Scooter Braun and Schuster Tanger chat with Hamet Watt of Share Ventures about the pair's unconventional approach to investing, how their philosophy led to the firm's founding, and the journey to raising their first fund. Recorded at the Upfront Summit on March 2, 2022.

Laura Dern sits down with PLUS Founder and Managing Partner Adam Lilling to discuss how she leverages her own platform to effect change, making connections through authentic relationships and making deliberate choices through investing to help move the world forward. Recorded at the Upfront Summit on March 2, 2022.

Congressmember Karen Bass sits down with Upfront Chief of Staff Evan Hamilton to discuss the elements that most excite her about Los Angeles, issues she's currently working on to address and tackle in the city, using her past learnings in her work today, raising awareness of homelessness, and more. Recorded at the Upfront Summit on March 2, 2022.

Academy Award, Golden Globe, Emmy, and Grammy Award-winning producer Brian Grazer sits down with Upfront Managing Partner Yves Sisteron to discuss the similarities between being a producer and an entrepreneur, how people can work creatively with others, what Grazer defines as curiosity and using that to one's own benefit. Recorded at the Upfront Summit on March 2, 2022.

Airtable CEO Howie Liu sits down with Axios reporter Kia Kokalitcheva to discuss the makings of Airtable, the company's long-term vision, thoughts on the competitive landscape, and pandemic learnings from working remotely. Recorded at the Upfront Summit on March 2, 2022.

Alanis Morissette sits down with Kirsten Green of Forerunner Ventures to talk about her inside-out approach to her career, how art has allowed her to express her involvement in activism and human conditions, as well as what's next for her life and career. Recorded on March 2, 2022 at the Upfront Summit.

CapitalG General Partner Laela Sturdy shares with Upfront Partner Greg Bettinelli the lay of the land of how Alphabet thinks about venture, building a diverse team, and how to use resources to help build the next generation of great tech companies. Recorded at the Upfront Summit on March 1, 2022.

New York Times bestselling author Barbara Walter talks with Jeff Berman of Magnet Companies about how civil wars start, how to mitigate risks for one, and the unique aspects of American democracy. Recorded March 1, 2022 at the Upfront Summit.

Russell Wilson and Harry Wilson sit down with Upfront Partner Kobie Fuller to discuss what it's like to start a company (Limitless Minds) with your sibling, how to optimize mindset for peak performance, the benefits of having a neutral mindset, and more. Recorded March 2, 2022 at the Upfront Summit.

Snap's Mike Su discusses with Jon Chu (film director, producer, and screenwriter) and Eugene Wei (Stanford graduate and product executive) about combatting Asian hate; how the role their identity played in their upbringings, what being Asian American means to them, and the experiences they've been through from the Hollywood and tech industry lens. Recorded March 1, 2022 at the Upfront Summit.

Floodgate co-founder and partner Ann Miura-Ko and serial entrepreneur, advisor and investor Elad Gil discuss with Upfront Partner Aditi Maliwal about their current investing process, how startups are winning in recruiting, identifying markets ahead of the curve, and technology trends such as AI and Web3, in addition to a special quick lightning round. Recorded on March 2, 2022 at the Upfront Summit.

Jeff Morris Jr. (Chapter One), Katie Stanton (Moxxie Ventures) and Peter Boyce II (Stellation Capital) sit down with Michael Kim (Cendana Capital) to talk about the evolution of seed investing - the increase in competition among VC, how sourcing deals look like today, how founders are now thinking about raising funds, and what venture will look like in ten years. Recorded on March 1, 2022 at the Upfront Summit.

Bessemer partner Elliott Robinson sits down with Upfront managing partner Kara Nortman to discuss his strategy in leading Bessemer's growth investment practice, the firm's value props, what success means for him and the importance of supporting the Black venture community. Recorded March 1, 2022 at the Upfront Summit.

CNN's Brian Stelter sits down with Jason Hirschhorn of REDEF to talk about media reporting in today's world, combatting misinformation, the value of transparency, and more. Recorded March 2, 2022 at the Upfront Summit.

a16z General Partner Andrew Chen speak with Bloomberg's Katie Roof about what the cold start problem is, the sectors he's most excited about as an investor, and what drew him to Substack and Clubhouse.

Dannie Herzberg and Jess Lee of Sequoia Capital sit down with Alex Konrad of Forbes to discuss how the two partners became involved with Sequoia, what makes the firm stand out, and recent industry trends they lean into as they look ahead. Recorded at the Upfront Summit on March 1, 2022.

Ron Conway and Topher Conway of SV Angel speak with Upfront managing partner Mark Suster about the firm's investing strategy, learnings from being one of the OG angel investors, as well as the announcement of their first-ever growth fund, SV Angel Growth.