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The Upfront podcast features a variety of guests to discuss startups, venture capital, and current events - providing an insider's view into entrepreneurship and technology.

Upfront Ventures


    • Mar 22, 2023 LATEST EPISODE
    • infrequent NEW EPISODES
    • 29m AVG DURATION
    • 140 EPISODES


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    Latest episodes from Upfront Ventures

    How Institutional LPs are Thinking About VC and Evaluating Managers In 2023 | 2023 Upfront Summit

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 22, 2023 30:17


    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.

    Author of Americana on How VC Drove the Discovery Of America & US Capitalism | 20203 Upfront Summit

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 22, 2023 23:10


    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.

    The House of LR&C: Building A Modern Apparel Brand | 2023 Upfront Summit

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 22, 2023 24:57


    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.

    Kenya Barris Shares His Passion For Writing and His Impact in Hollywood | 2023 Upfront Summit

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 22, 2023 35:42


    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.

    VC Market Disruption - How Will This Time Be Different | 2023 Upfront Summit

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 22, 2023 27:17


    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.

    USV On Being One Step Ahead Of the Market and What's Coming Next | 2023 Upfront Summit

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 22, 2023 25:51


    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.

    Renée DiResta(Stanford Internet Observatory): Disinformation & How To Combat It | '23 Upfront Summit

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 22, 2023 21:26


    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.

    Back to the Future with Ilya Fushman and Mamoon Hamid of Kleiner Perkins | 2023 Upfront Summit

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 22, 2023 23:50


    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.

    A Fireside Chat with Dwyane Wade: Life Beyond The Court | 2023 Upfront Summit

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 22, 2023 22:18


    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.

    Hailey Bieber & Michael D. Ratner on the Intersection of Content and Commerce | 2023 Upfront Summit

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 22, 2023 22:20


    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.

    Filmmaking in the Age of Technological Revolution with Darren Aronofsky | 2023 Upfront Summit

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 22, 2023 26:40


    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.

    Fresh Baby Food: Jennifer Garner & John Foraker Talk Once Upon a Farm | 2023 Upfront Summit

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 22, 2023 25:07


    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.

    Sarah Tavel: Setting the Benchmark For Future Startups | 2023 Upfront Summit

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 21, 2023 22:02


    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.

    Allyson Felix & Michael Johnson: The Mind of a Competitor | 2023 Upfront Summit

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 21, 2023 23:07


    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.

    From Music to Startups to Venture: The Chainsmokers' Journey to Mantis VC | 2023 Upfront Summit

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 21, 2023 25:35


    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.

    Lawrence H. Summers Gives Outlook on Inflation, Interest Rates, Employment and the Economy

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 20, 2023 37:23


    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.

    Vinod Khosla on the Venture Assistance Business | 2023 Upfront Summit

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 20, 2023 23:02


    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.

    01 Advisors on Venture Coaching in Early Growth Capital with Katie Couric | 2023 Upfront Summit

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 20, 2023 28:50


    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.

    Kapor Capital on How to Back Diverse Founders and Managers | 20203 Upfront Summit

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 20, 2023 27:36


    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.

    Music and Mission with Tom Morello | 2023 Upfront Summit

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 16, 2023 24:20


    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.

    Scott Belsky Discusses Adobe, Art, Design & People in an Age of Generative AI | 2023 Upfront Summit

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 15, 2023 24:57


    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.

    How Money Moves in 2023 with David Marcus of Lightspark | 2023 Upfront Summit

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 15, 2023 17:36


    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.

    Cohere, Jasper, Runway: Learn from Leaders at the Forefront of Generative AI | 2023 Upfront Summit

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 15, 2023 35:36


    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.

    Jamie Lee Curtis Interviews ALOK on the World Beyond the Gender Binary | 2023 Upfront Summit

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 10, 2023 23:23


    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 Talk Seven Seven Six with Julia Boorstin | 2023 Upfront Summit

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 9, 2023 33:20


    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 on the State of Film | Upfront Summit 2023

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 9, 2023 32:43


    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.

    V Pappas Talk TikTok and the Evolution of Social Video | 2023 Upfront Summit

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 8, 2023 22:28


    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 Interviews CEO of Salesforce Marc Benioff on Stage | 2023 Upfront Summit

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 8, 2023 27:02


    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.

    What Can Emerging Managers Do to Get Interest From LPs? | Upfront Summit 2022

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 27, 2022 28:37


    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.

    Anne Applebaum on Lessons and Warnings on Authoritarianism | Upfront Summit 2022

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 26, 2022 28:17


    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.

    Providing an Alternative to Growing Food: Tom Colicchio and Irving Fain | Upfront Summit 2022

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 21, 2022 22:57


    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 on Solving the Housing Affordability Crisis | Upfront Summit 2022

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 20, 2022 9:50


    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.

    The Benefits of Payroll APIs: Pinwheel CEO Kurt Lin | Upfront Summit 2022

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 19, 2022 10:20


    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 on Success and Living Life on the Edge | Upfront Summit 2022

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 16, 2022 24:30


    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.

    The Importance of Humility: Scooter Braun and Schuster Tanger of TQ Ventures | Upfront Summit 2022

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 16, 2022 26:51


    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 on Making a Difference Through Investing and Genuine Connections | Upfront Summit 2022

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 16, 2022 23:28


    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 on Why Los Angeles is the Place to Be | Upfront Summit 2022

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 11, 2022 22:31


    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.

    Brian Grazer on Bringing Curiosity and Creativity to Storytelling | Upfront Summit 2022

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 7, 2022 26:08


    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 On Democratizing Software Creation | Upfront Summit 2022

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 7, 2022 25:12


    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 Shares Her Views on Career, Art, and Feminism | Upfront Summit 2022

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 5, 2022 28:25


    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.

    Laela Sturdy Shares the Secret Sauce to CapitalG | Upfront Summit 2022

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 5, 2022 22:55


    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.

    Barbara Walter On How Civil Wars Start and How To Stop Them | Upfront Summit 2022

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 31, 2022 32:58


    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.

    The Benefits of Having a Neutral Mindset: Russell Wilson and Harry Wilson | Upfront Summit 2022

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 30, 2022 24:36


    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.

    Combating Asian Hate with Jon Chu, Eugene Wei and Mike Su | Upfront Summit 2022

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 29, 2022 28:53


    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.

    Standing Out in an Era with Overabundance of Capital: Ann Miura-Ko & Elad Gil | Upfront Summit 2022

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 26, 2022 25:06


    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.

    Seed Investing in Today's World: Jeff Morris Jr., Katie Stanton, Peter Boyce II, Michael Kim

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 25, 2022 32:40


    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.

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    Elliott Robinson on Bessemer's Growth Investment Strategy | Upfront Summit 2022

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 23, 2022 27:58


    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.

    Reporting in Today's Media Landscape by Brian Stelter and Jason Hirschhorn | Upfront Summit 2022

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 23, 2022 25:59


    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.

    Andrew Chen on What Startups Need to Know About the Cold Start Problem | Upfront Summit 2022

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 21, 2022 23:13


    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.

    Sequoia's Dannie Herzberg and Jess Lee on Building an Enduring Firm | Upfront Summit 2022

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 18, 2022 29:26


    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.

    Learnings of Being an OG Angel Investor: Ron Conway and Topher Conway | Upfront Summit 2022

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 16, 2022 32:52


    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.

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