Podcasts about Drive Capital

What's getting VCs to look beyond Silicon Valley in the tech startup scene? The Midwest is not just an up-and-coming place for investors to watch. It's now a region that more investors are betting on. With companies like Path Robotics, the Midwest is taking its status as a manufacturing hub and merging it with the kind of innovative tech traditionally associated with the coastal cities. For this episode, we hear from two sides of the conversation – from Andy Lonsberry, CEO of Path Robotics, and Nima Gard, the company's Director of AI, along with Nils Root from Drive Capital, a VC firm that operates in the Midwest manufacturing and tech scene.They join us live from Columbus, Ohio to talk about what makes the region a hot spot for manufacturing innovation, why it's not the “next Silicon Valley” (and doesn't have to be), and what companies like Path Robotics are getting right. We also dig into the tech at Path Robotics and where AI fits into the future of new technological developments in the industry.In this episode, find out:Why Columbus is seeing a wave of tech startups and VC interest Andy explains why Ohio was the perfect spot to build Path Robotics and how it's using machine intelligence to specifically solve manufacturing problems How manufacturers can successfully decide what to focus on now and in the future The technology behind the scenes at Path Robotics and data is the number one biggest focus The secrets behind Path Robotics' 3x growth and where data fits into that What Andy's most excited about building at Path Robotics and the importance of practical applicationsHow Path Robotics closes the deal cycle faster, works with their CRO and isn't afraid to disqualify leadsWhat can other regions learn from Columbus and why the startup scene is increasingly seen as an exciting opportunity rather than a risk The skills gap in manufacturing and how AI will realistically change manufacturing jobs in the future How humans and robots can realistically interact, create value and solve problems togetherEnjoying the show? Please leave us a review here. Even one sentence helps. It's feedback from Manufacturing All-Stars like you that keeps us going!Tweetable Quotes:”Everyone still asks, 'when are you going to move to Silicon Valley? When are you going to move to the East Coast?' And the main reason is that the talent is here.” – Andy Lonsberry“More great world-class technology businesses will be built outside of Silicon Valley in the next 20 years than will be built inside of Silicon Valley. So Drive is just investing behind that thesis.” – Nils Root“One of the hardest things in robotics is data. Data is the bottleneck. The fact that we are not seeing a GPT moment in robotics is because we don't have enough data as we had for text and language.” – Nima GardLinks & mentions:Drive Capital, a Columbus, OH-based VC that's companies are proving that you can build a world-class technology company anywherePath Robotics, providing precise robotic welding systems. No programmer required. Designed for precision, efficiency, and scalability.Makerspace Central is a 501(c)3 non-profit based in...

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In this episode ofAll About Capital Campaigns, Amy Eisenstein and Andrea Kihlstedt break down how to plan and run meetings that keep campaign volunteers engaged, energized, and eager to contribute. Discover practical strategies for structuring meetings, creating effective agendas, and ensuring that every participant feels heard and valued.Drawing from real-life campaign experiences, Andrea shares how well-facilitated meetings helped one organization achieve outstanding financial success over a six-year period, with volunteers so engaged that they didn't want committees to end. Amy and Andrea offer specific techniques for setting meeting goals, fostering meaningful discussions, and avoiding common pitfalls like unproductive wordsmithing and disengaged participants.You'll also learn the benefits of structuring conversations to give everyone “air time,” how to balance input from dominant voices with quieter participants, and why sometimes the best meeting decision is to cancel it altogether. Whether you're planning in-person or virtual meetings, the tips shared in this episode are designed to boost productivity and build strong volunteer connections.If you're interested in learning more about creating compelling meetings or want to explore Capital Campaign Pro's services, tune in and find out how successful campaigns are fueled by thoughtful planning and enthusiastic participation.For more free capital campaign resources, visithttps://capitalcampaignpro.com/campaign-resources.

Join us as we dive deep into the exciting world of AI, automation, and fractional leadership with William Christensen, Founder and CEO of Entrepreneurs Apprentice.This conversation is about streamlining processes, leveraging new technology, and thriving in the modern business landscape. From building automation strategies to creating impactful communities for leaders, this episode is packed with actionable insights for entrepreneurs and business enthusiasts alike.Key Takeaways00:00:00-00:00:00 - Introduction to hiring challenges and lessons learned in scaling teams.04:17:04-05:03:29 - Will Christensen's journey and the evolution of automation tools.05:55:28-07:02:00 - Learning to use AI effectively: The key to staying ahead in the market.10:24:05-12:31:08 - Failures in automation: Common mistakes and how to avoid them.14:05:44-17:06:50 - Hiring strategies: Removing bias and evaluating candidates objectively.18:31:38-20:03:25 - Benefits of fractional leadership for both companies and executives.22:31:38-25:03:05 - Bias in hiring: Choosing similarity over qualification.25:03:10-30:12:47 - Creating structured rubrics and tests to remove subjectivity in hiring.32:31:08-36:17:50 - When to hire: Avoid making decisions under pressure.39:13:29-41:01:38 - Leveraging systems to focus on high-impact goals and accountability.50:06:54-53:21:30 - Automation Hunter and the search for transformative technology.Tweetable Quotes"An interview is a poor predictor of success. Bias leads us to hire familiarity, not ability." – Jeff Mains"Automate only after doing it manually five times. If it's not repetitive, it's not worth automating." – William Christensen"AI won't take your job; someone who uses AI better than you will." – Scott Galloway (via William Christensen)"Growth happens when you take 20% of your time and focus on what matters most, not just the whirlwind." – William Christensen"The future of business development lies in AI matchmaking, connecting solutions to problems faster than ever." – William ChristensenSaaS Leadership LessonsInterviews Are BiasedInterviews often fail to identify the best candidates because biases skew decision-making. People tend to hire those similar to themselves rather than the most qualified.Automation Needs StructureAutomate only after understanding the process fully. The "15-1-1-5 Rule" suggests automating tasks that take more than 15 minutes a day, an hour a week, or an hour a month but only after manually completing them at least five times.Fractional Leadership Benefits StartupsFractional executives provide high-level expertise at a fraction of the cost, enabling startups to access experienced leadership without overextending their budgets.Adopt Systems for ScalabilityImplementing frameworks like the Entrepreneurial Operating System (EOS) and the Four Disciplines of Execution (4DX) can streamline operations and ensure alignment across teams.AI is a Tool, Not a ReplacementSuccess in the AI era requires learning to use AI effectively. It's not AI replacing jobs but those who master it outpacing others.Future of Biz Dev: AI MatchmakingBusiness development will shift from cold outreach to AI-driven matchmaking, where autonomous agents connect solutions to problems efficiently.Guest Resourceswill@equityhammer.comWebsite: https://equityhammer.com/Linkedin:...

This episode of the Startup Island TAIWAN podcast features Cathy Huang, Venture Partner at Palm Drive Capital, as we discuss Taiwan's new economy and the characteristics of entrepreneurs through their lens. 1. Get to know Palm Drive Capital: Day to day Life of a Venture Capitalist 2. What kind of deal is Palm Drive Capital looking for? Do they have a preference for certain types of entrepreneurs? 3. The Taiwan B2B software industry and entrepreneurial characteristics through the eyes of Palm Drive Capital 4. How can Taiwan catch up with the generative AI wave and market opportunities? 5. What should entrepreneurs focus on? How can their product be improved, or what are others doing? 6. Observations on the transformation of Taiwan's tech economy industry from 2016 to present 7. How to invest in and create more successful tech companies? 8. Advice for startups wanting to interact with investors. 9. What's ahead for Palm Drive Capital? Host: Asianometry, deep tech channel with 628k followers, still growing Guest: Cathy Hwang, Venture Partner, Palm Drive Capital Powered by Startup Island TAIWAN Directed by National Development Council Produced by Meet Global by Business Next Media

Kevin Mak, CFA, Founder of Creek Drive Capital and Teacher at Stanford University of a course called, Financial Trading Strategy, discusses his thesis on Sphere Entertainment Co. (NYSE: SPHR). Link to Kevin's $SPHR thesis: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1_jGx22O8NWRlb8zZZmuqMwfa-Ae3Y55o/view Twitter: https://twitter.com/KevinLMak Chapters: [0:00] Introduction + Episode sponsor: Alphasense [1:17] Sphere Entertainment Co. $SPHR and why it's interesting to Kevin [3:36] Kevin's views on $MSGN and why that's relevant for $SPHR [8:56] How Kevin values $SPHR [15:20] More important from a revenue perspective: Residencies or Daily Airing of "Postcards" [17:13] Sustainability of the movies at $SPHR / how much better is $SPHR than a quality IMAX? [26:35] $SPHR customer demand [29:10] $SPHR music residency economics / logistics / creating the buzz [38:30] $SPHR customer draw as technology improves [40:52] Outside revenue streams (ad revenue on outside of the Sphere) / cost to create an ad for the Sphere (Billboard comp) + economics of the Sphere [47:51] Main difference between Kevin's $SPHR analysis and sell-side analyst targets [49:58] Corporate governance and naming rights [52:39] Capex [56:04] Valuing the franchise model and pushback on multiple Sphere's - how do you find the right markets for Sphere + why did London turn down the Sphere [1:03:25] Convertible debt / $SPHR valuation [1:08:12] $SPHR final thoughts Today's episode is sponsored by: Alphasense This episode is brought to you by AlphaSense, the AI platform behind the world's biggest investment decisions. The right financial intelligence platform can make or break your quarter. AlphaSense is the #1 rated financial research solution by G2. With AI search technology and a library of premium content, you can stay ahead of key macroeconomic trends and accelerate your investment research efforts. AI capabilities, like Smart Synonyms and Sentiment Analysis, provide even deeper industry and company analysis. AlphaSense gives you the tools you need to provide better analysis for you and your clients. As a Yet Another Value Podcast listener, visit alpha-sense.com/fs today to beat FOMO and move faster than the market.

Landon Campbell, a Chicago based General Manager at Drive Capital and host of the popular business podcast "InTheir20s", shares his journey in this episode. We cover breaking into the world of venture capital, the concept of specialized generalists, lessons from Landon's biggest interviews (people like Steve Wozniak, Ev Williams, Jason Calacanis, Beto O'Rourke, and many more), investing in creator tech and AI, the role of AI in healthcare, and the importance of partnering with high-quality investors.Landon also discusses the significance of emotional intelligence in success, and tips for managing the ambiguity and uncertainty of one's twenties. Finally, we get into community building, the value of in-person events, and the art of connecting the dots in business networking. Chapters:00:00:00 - Breaking into Venture Capital00:02:27 - Discovering the Venture Capitalist Journey00:04:23 - The Specialized Generalist Ethos00:04:52 - The Concept of Specialized Generalists00:07:09 - The Value of Becoming a Specialized Generalist00:09:43 - Investing in Creator Tech with Artificial Intelligence00:12:15 - Optimizing Fan Engagement and AI Transformation00:00:00 - Contrarian Views on Artificial Intelligence00:14:26 - The Importance of Companies Using Generative AI in Investment00:14:42 - Democratizing Access to Information in Healthcare00:14:42 - The Future of Healthcare and Value-Based Care00:17:11 - Diligence and the Perfect Investor00:19:48 - The Mindset of a Builder00:22:04 - Inspiring Leaders: Emotional Intelligence and Clear Communication00:24:33 - Learning from Successful Entrepreneurs00:25:00 - The Ambiguous Twenties: Finding Answers in Uncertainty00:27:02 - Making decisions in times of uncertainty00:29:25 - Building Community through In-Person Events00:31:37 - The Importance of Building a Community00:34:05 - Building Community and Hosting Events00:36:18 - Creating a Vision for Hosting Events in Chicago00:38:32 - Connecting the Dots and Providing Value00:40:51 - Building a Personal Brand Through Content00:43:17 - The Crucial Role of Branding in the Industry00:45:47 - The Power of Obsession and Storytelling00:48:12 - The Power of Consistency and Timing00:50:42 - The "Whack" Mini Series: Entrepreneurial Comedy00:53:01 - Exploring Chicago's Beauty and Surprises00:54:22 - Au Cheval: The Best Burger in America00:54:44 - The Iconic Portillo's Experience00:55:09 - Connecting with Landon20s on Social Media00:55:25 - Contacting Landon via Email00:55:25 - Effective Communication and Email Etiquette Check out the Drive Capital:→ Website: drivecapital.com→ LinkedIn: linkedin.com/company/drivecapital→ Twitter: twitter.com/drivecapital→ Youtube: youtube.com/c/DriveCapital Connect with Landon:→ Website: intheir20s.com→ Newsletter: thedrivechicago.com→ LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/landon-w-campbell→ Twitter: twitter.com/landon20s→ Instagram: instagram.com/landon20s→ Youtube: youtube.com/@InTheir20s Resources Mentioned in The Episode:→ Cameo: cameo.com→ Starting Line VC: startingline.vc→ Chicago Ventures: chicagoventures.com→ Sequoia Capital: sequoiacap.com→ Tim Urban: twitter.com/waitbutwhy→ Tim Ferriss: tim.blog→ Steve Wozniak (Intheir 20s Ep): youtube.com/watch?v=aIgXkQYbXkA→ Francis Suares (Intheir 20s Ep): youtube.com/watch?v=98PXLQDyZSA→ Mark Suster (Intheir 20s Ep): youtube.com/watch?v=ykge8r1xc5c→ Ruben Harris (Intheir 20s Ep): youtube.com/watch?v=DsUXidGDGrc→ Jason Calacanis: linkedin.com/in/jasoncalacanis→ Chris Olsen: linkedin.com/in/cholsen→ The Third Door: amazon.com/Third-Door-Uncover-Successful-Launched→ The Art of Gathering: amazon.com/Art-Gathering-How-Meet-Matters→ Bill Gurley: twitter.com/bgurley→ Au Cheval: auchevaldiner.com/chicago→ Portillos: portillos.com Help The Louis and Kyle Show:→ If you enjoyed this episode, please share it with a friend or leave a review!→ Leave a review: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/1504333834→ Drop us an email: LouisandKyleShow@gmail.com→ Subscribe on YouTube: youtube.com/channel/UCb6qBiV1HAYcep87nKJmGhA Follow The Show on Social Media:→ Twitter: twitter.com/LouisKyleShow→ Instagram: instagram.com/louiskyleshow→ LinkedIn: linkedin.com/company/65567567 Connect with Louis and Kyle:→ Read Louis' Newsletter: louisshulman.substack.com→ Louis' Twitter: twitter.com/LouisShulman→ Kyle's Twitter: twitter.com/_kylebishop→ Louis LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/louisshulman→ Kyle's LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/kyle-bishop-7b790050a

Kevin Mak, CFA, Founder of Creek Drive Capital and Teacher at Stanford University of a course called, Financial Trading Strategy, discusses his thesis on Pagaya Technologies (NASDAQ: PGY), a company that uses big data and AI to look at people's credit scores and look at people's different credit factors to determine whether or not they are more credit-worthy than what would be otherwise seen in this traditional lending system. Link to Kevin's $PGY articles on Seeking Alpha: https://seekingalpha.com/author/kevin-mak-cfa Twitter: https://twitter.com/KevinLMak Chapters: [0:00] Introduction + Episode sponsor: Stream by Alphasense [1:42] Business overview of Pagaya Therapeutics $PGY and why is it interesting? [7:31] What is unique about $PGY's business model [10:11] $PGY valuation [14:30] Why is the short interest high? [16:21] $PGY capital requirements and addressing red flags [21:16] $PGY business quality [31:38] $PGY bull case scenario and what the company is projecting / Upstart comp [38:08] Making sense of $PGY's recent financial performance [44:00] Does $PGY have a data advantage compared to their peers / Acquisition of Darwin Homes [49:34] Single-family home business [51:26] Oak HC/FT investment in $PGY [54:50] Kevin's background and his Stanford course Today's episode is sponsored by: Stream by Alphasense Are traditional expert calls in the investment world becoming obsolete? According to Stream, they are, and you can access primary research easily and efficiently through their platform. With Stream, you'll have the right insights at your fingertips to make the best investment decisions. They offer a vast library of over 26,000 expert transcripts, powered by AI search technology. Plus, they provide competitive rates on expert call services, and you can even have an experienced buy-side analyst conduct the calls for you. But that's not all. Stream also provides the ability to engage with experts 1-on-1 and get your calls transcribed free-of-charge—all for 40% less than you would pay for 20 calls in a traditional expert network model. So, if you're looking to optimize your research process and increase ROI on investment research spend, Stream has the solution for you. Head over to their website at streamrg.com to learn more. Thanks for listening, and we'll catch you next time. For more information: https://www.streamrg.com/

Chicago tech evangelist Landon W. Campbell visits Dynasty Podcasts to speak on his journey into the tech industry!Campbell shares how he got his start in the tech scene in Chicago, including college internships with companies like Motorola and Cameo. He also shares about his current role as Chicago General Manager at Drive Capital, weighs in on how others can pursue a career in tech, delves into the challenges that tech founders and startups face, and more.

Landon Campbell is an Influential Business leader who is the Founder of INTHEIR20'S. He interviews young entrepreneurs who are in their 20's. Gives us the insight of being the largest firm in Chicago, as he explains his company Drive Capital. Then drops into the FTX scandal.

Landon Campbell is an early stage investor at Drive Capital, a podcast host where he has interviewed the likes of Steve Wozniak, he's a frequent event host in Chicago for technology and venture capital, and he's a TedX speaker! Reach out to Landon on Instagram, Twitter or LinkedIn (Landon W. Campbell) Follow Landon on Twitter: https://twitter.com/landon20s Follow Landon on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/landon20s/ Learn more about Drive Capital: https://drivecapital.com/ Listen to Landon's podcast: https://www.intheir20s.com/ --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/dogoodpodcast/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/dogoodpodcast/support

Connie & Alex take a tour of the most important tech news stories this week. Music: 1. "Inspired" by Kevin MacLeod (https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3918-inspired)2. "Blippy Trance" by Kevin MacLeod (https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/5759-blippy-trance)3. "Dream Catcher" by Kevin MacLeod (https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4650-dream-catcher)4. "Pamgaea" by Kevin MacLeod (https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4193-pamgaea)5. "EDM Detection Mode" by Kevin MacLeod (https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3687-edm-detection-mode)License: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license

Connie & Alex go over a few of their favorite tech news stories this week and then talk to Chris Olsen of Drive Capital about investing in the Midwest and beyond.Music: 1. "Inspired" by Kevin MacLeod (https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3918-inspired)2. "Blippy Trance" by Kevin MacLeod (https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/5759-blippy-trance)3. "Dream Catcher" by Kevin MacLeod (https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4650-dream-catcher)4. "Pamgaea" by Kevin MacLeod (https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4193-pamgaea)5. "EDM Detection Mode" by Kevin MacLeod (https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3687-edm-detection-mode)License: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license

Episode 77 is with Markell Baldwin, Partner at Drive Capital! Markell is a former Staff Electronic Design Engineer at Tesla with demonstrated experience in product development, sensor technology from a microcontroller level to the system level, and systems integration. At Drive Capital, he focuses on finding market defining companies in mobility, supply chain, and space. We chat with Markell about his journey into tech, how minorities can break into tech, and important frameworks for continued growth and success in the industry. He also details his experience at Tesla and the future of Venture Capital. This was a really insightful convo that we hope you enjoy! Drive Capital https://drivecapital.com/ Timestamps 2:42 - Life-Changing Moments 9:03 - Working at Tesla 10:50 - Bradley Beal on competition 14:10 - Framework - Exposure, Possibility, Attainability 22:55 - Breaking into Venture Capital 26:22 - Drive Capital 27:50 - First Principles 32:33 - Highlights & Lowlights of VC 37:40 - Future of Electrification 45:30 - What makes Elon Musk so successful? 52:30 - Impact of Diversity in VC 59:00 - Lightning Round

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Movements in capital markets are increasingly being driven by two economic factors, inflation and interest rates, that are beyond the ability of individual investors to control. While a particular company's prospects still matter, as evidenced by the impact of recent profits warnings in the retail sector, changes in portfolio values are more likely to reflect the latest news on rising prices, the reactions of central banks through interest rate policy, its likely effect on the economy and, ultimately, on corporate profits. Stocks featured:Exxon Mobil Corp, Intel Corporation, Meta Platforms (formerly Facebook) and Target CorpTo find out more about the investment management services offered by Walker Crips, please visit our website:https://www.walkercrips.co.uk/This podcast is intended to be Walker Crips Investment Management's own commentary on markets. It is not investment research and should not be construed as an offer or solicitation to buy, sell or trade in any of the investments, sectors or asset classes mentioned. The value of any investment and the income arising from it is not guaranteed and can fall as well as rise, so that you may not get back the amount you originally invested. Past performance is not a reliable indicator of future results. Movements in exchange rates can have an adverse effect on the value, price or income of any non-sterling denominated investment. Nothing in this podcast constitutes advice to undertake a transaction, and if you require professional advice you should contact your financial adviser or your usual contact at Walker Crips. Walker Crips Investment Management Limited is authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority and is a member of the London Stock Exchange. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Olive is a homegrown Columbus, Ohio unicorn; hear from the CEO and lead investor how the company was founded and grew into an industry leader.Sean Lane co-founded Olive in 2012, and signed on Chris Olsen from Drive Capital as the company's first investors. Now, nearly 10 years later, Olive has raised $856.3 million on its way to being a driving force in using artificial intelligence in the healthcare industry. But the company's path to success wasn't a straight line. As CEO Sean Lane explains on this special TechCrunch Live event, the company pivoted 27 times before finding its current product market fit.Lane explains the strategy behind changing a company's direction and the emotional toil it takes on everyone involved — from employees to executives to the investors.Want to watch the panel: Here's the YouTube video.

Carter Malloy decided to leave Silicon Valley when he launched his startup. A proptech venture that has already raised $80M in venture capital. The company, AcreTrader has attracted funding from top-tier investors like Drive Capital, RZC Investments, Narya Capital, and Anthemis Group.

DeVaris Brown & Ali Hamidi are Co-founders of Meroxa, the platform for building real-time data pipelines. The company's open-source project Conduit lets users build and run their data pipelines. Meroxa has raised almost $20M from investors including Drive Capital, Root VC, and Amplify Partners.

Our guest for today's podcast is Seamon Chan, Co-Founder and Managing Partner of Palm Drive Capital, a venture capital fund that invests in early-growth companies with strong ideas and teams both in Silicon Valley and emerging tech centers around the world.  Along with his Co-Founder and Stanford classmate, Hendrick Lee, Seamon launched Palm Drive Capital in 2014 while still in their 20's after being inspired by Warren Buffett who said that “his only regret was not starting Berkshire Hathway earlier in this career.”   Seamon takes us through his upbringing and early influences and shares his story about how he broke into the venture capital industry, culminating in launching Palm Drive Capital.  Since starting their firm, Palm Drive has successfully raised Funds I, II, and III and have had a number of early exits which he talks about in the podcast.

In this episode, we're excited to learn from Vik Bakhru, Chief Health Officer at Circulo Health. Circulo is building the Medicaid insurance company of the future to provide tech-enabled, world-class care to the nation's most underserved populations. Vik is also currently a member of the clinical advisory board at Bright Health and a practicing Staff Physician at UCSF Medical Center. Prior to Circulo, Vik was the Chief Operating Officer and Chief Financial Officer at SameSky Health (formerly Consejosano) for almost 4.5 years and COO of First Opinion. In February 2021, Circulo launched out of stealth at $50M led by Drive Capital, General Catalyst, Oak HC/FT and SVB Capital.

SHOULD WE PUT OUR MONEY WHERE OUR PRAYER IS? How do you pray? In the morning? With friends from church? How about with your smartphone? Millions of people already are, and paying a subscription to do so. And Big Tech thinks you will too. Are Prayer Apps good for the soul? Adam and Chris dive into the spiritual, and financial, realities of Prayer Apps and this new pay-to-pray world. We do everything else on our phones. Why not praying too? But how might these apps change the ways people connect with God? And should we have to pay for it? Prayer Apps made headlines in 2021, winning the attention of Silicon Valley investors to the tune of more than $175 million dollars. If Silicon Valley believes people's prayer lives could become big business, maybe Christians should be asking a couple questions too. LINKS Forbes reported that venture capital funding for religious, primarily Christian, “apps have increased from $6.1 million in 2016 to $48.5 million in 2020 and $175.3 million in 2021.” TechCrunch talked to Hallow's founder, Alex Jones, about their $40 million investment from Peter Thiel and Drive Capital. Religion News Service reported on Glorify's 40 million from the venture capital firm Andreesen Horowitz, and a host of celebrity supporters. More here from TechCrunch. TALK BACK Follow Device & Virtue on Instagram and Twitter. Follow Chris and Adam on Twitter. Support Device & Virtue on Patreon. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Investors from the coasts can fall into the flyover trap, looking only for opportunities in larger coastal Metros like Silicon Valley or NYC, but our guest today Chris Olsen, Founding Partner of Drive Capital, threw conventional wisdom to the wind by leaving a job at Sequoia Capital and moving to Columbus, Ohio to raise a new fund and bet on founders in underserved geographies. Since then, Drive Capital has grown to $1.2B AUM and its portfolio includes Duolingo, Udacity, Lightstream, Root Insurance, and Comply360.About Chris Olsen:A native of Cincinnati, Chris is a Co-Founder and Partner of Drive Capital, a Columbus-based venture capital firm focused on investing in world-class technology companies outside of Silicon Valley. Prior to founding Drive, Chris was a Partner at Sequoia Capital for six years and helped launch the firm’s first growth fund. Chris’ first job out of school was on the professional squash circuit where he quickly learned he was better suited to work with entrepreneurs.In this episode we discuss:01:36 How Chris’ time at Sequoia Capital shaped him as an investor04:52 Biggest winners and some of the lessons he took away07:02 What he learned from the misses during that time08:33 The importance of teams and iteration for early startups10:03 The aha moments of when he saw the opportunities outside of Silicon Valley14:32 The reality of being comfortable when you are starting something new18:20 How he found his co-founders and why he moved before the fund had closed23:52 Factors that Drive Capital looks at when investing in an underserved geography25:35 How new ecosystems are made and how institutional dollars flow into new cities27:58 Why Canada has been a focus of Drive’s recent investment30:19 How Canada’s founders differ from US founders and why immigration is Canada’s secret weapon32:42 Why Chris like founders to take big swings to create large enterprises36:02 The culture of speed that Drive Captial has built and how founders should think about working with them39:51 What Chris is excited about and nervous about in the current VC market43:23 How Drive’s business model has evolved over the last 8 yearsFast FavoritesPodcast20 Minute VCBlog/NewletterThe EconomistTech GadgetTesla Model XNew TrendGrowth of capital and companies outside of Silicon ValleyBookThe Old Man and The SeaLife LessonYou’ve got to fail until you succeed.Follow Matt Cohen and Tank Talks here!Podcast production support provided by Agentbee.Agency This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit tanktalks.substack.com

Wrap Session 24 Tech & Culture. Geek out on this tech episode with founder, former Tesla engineer, & venture capital partner at Drive Capital, Markell Baldwin. Markell takes the Royal Court on an illuminated journey from his early days of discovering his love of physics with the help of a high school teacher, creating a path to Telsa during his college days at Purdue, to landing his dream right out of college as an engineer at Tesla where he also got to meet & do a fireside chat with Elon Musk. https://www.linkedin.com/in/markellbaldwin/ --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/techwrapqueen/message

The client wanted the impossible: Give a robot all the skills of a human welder. Five years ago a custom automotive and marine supplier in Cleveland asked what was then an engineering consulting firm to help him with a labor shortage, and Path Robotics Inc. was born. "The tolerances are incredibly tight, that you have to keep with welding," co-founder and CEO Andy Lonsberry said. "And if the gaps (between pieces of sheet metal) change from 0 to 4 millimeters, you have to be able to make adjustments on the fly, seeing what's coming, move to a weave, go up onto a lift, weld in. "And these, again, are things that come very easily for a trained human welder. But for a robot, it's just impossible." Except now it's possible. Path Robotics has since moved to Columbus, and last year launched its first commercial robotics system based on the prototype built by two brothers and a fellow engineer in that factory basement, as Lonsberry told us as the latest guest in Columbus Business First's Newsmakers podcast. We talk about how the Path team solved its impossible problem, what it's like to work in cramped quarters with your brother, and why at first Lonsberry told Drive Capital, "Go away." The interview was recorded shortly after the company landed a $56 million venture capital round to expand sales and manufacturing of its AI-powered system. The round was led by VC firm Addition along with returning investors, Columbus-based Drive Capital LLC and California's Basis Set Ventures and Lemnos Lab. Lonsberry founded the company with his brother, Alex Lonsberry, and fellow engineer Matt Klein. The fourth founder is Ken Lonsberry, their father, on the business side – he didn't have to work in the basement. Today Path has more than 100 employees and could top 160 by year's end. Welding jargon like "weave" above makes sense in context, but a few terms in the interview might be unfamiliar: Tier One automotive are the very large suppliers to automakers, mass producing the same part. And in welding the "puddle" is the molten metal forming during the weld, which quickly hardens to join the parts.

The client wanted the impossible: Give a robot all the skills of a human welder. Five years ago a custom automotive and marine supplier in Cleveland asked what was then an engineering consulting firm to help him with a labor shortage, and Path Robotics Inc. was born. "The tolerances are incredibly tight, that you have to keep with welding," co-founder and CEO Andy Lonsberry said. "And if the gaps (between pieces of sheet metal) change from 0 to 4 millimeters, you have to be able to make adjustments on the fly, seeing what's coming, move to a weave, go up onto a lift, weld in. "And these, again, are things that come very easily for a trained human welder. But for a robot, it's just impossible." Except now it's possible. Path Robotics has since moved to Columbus, and last year launched its first commercial robotics system based on the prototype built by two brothers and a fellow engineer in that factory basement, as Lonsberry told us as the latest guest in Columbus Business First's Newsmakers podcast. We talk about how the Path team solved its impossible problem, what it's like to work in cramped quarters with your brother, and why at first Lonsberry told Drive Capital, "Go away." The interview was recorded shortly after the company landed a $56 million venture capital round to expand sales and manufacturing of its AI-powered system. The round was led by VC firm Addition along with returning investors, Columbus-based Drive Capital LLC and California's Basis Set Ventures and Lemnos Lab. Lonsberry founded the company with his brother, Alex Lonsberry, and fellow engineer Matt Klein. The fourth founder is Ken Lonsberry, their father, on the business side – he didn't have to work in the basement. Today Path has more than 100 employees and could top 160 by year's end. Welding jargon like "weave" above makes sense in context, but a few terms in the interview might be unfamiliar: Tier One automotive are the very large suppliers to automakers, mass producing the same part. And in welding the "puddle" is the molten metal forming during the weld, which quickly hardens to join the parts.

Alex Frommeyer has been a builder all of his life. He has taken that from childhood construction projects to engineering technology, and now creating a large and fast-growing startup, Beam. He has successfully raised funding from top-tier investors like Nationwide Mutual Insurance, Drive Capital, Georgian, and Banner Ventures.

Alex Frommeyer has been a builder all of his life. He has taken that from childhood construction projects to engineering technology, and now creating a large and fast-growing startup, Beam. He has successfully raised funding from top-tier investors like Nationwide Mutual Insurance, Drive Capital, Georgian, and Banner Ventures.

One of the best things about a career in manufacturing is that there's so much variety! One person who can attest to that is Sheena Patterson, who joins us in this episode of Manufacturing Happy Hour. Sheena has been zooming through an incredible career in manufacturing that's taken her from the Midwest to Silicon Valley and back in less than a decade. Having led as an engineer with companies like Ford, Tesla, and Zoox, she's now the Vice President of Operations at https://www.path-robotics.com/?utm_source=show_notes&utm_medium=link&utm_campaign=manufacturing_happy_hour (Path Robotics), a company that's leading the way in automated welding robots. In this episode, Sheena takes us through her different job roles over the years, what it's really like to work with Elon Musk, and how she got into the robots-as-a-service field. We hear what working in an automotive plant is like and why people management and relationships are an overlooked part of the manufacturing world. In this episode, find out: How Sheena made the move from Ford to Tesla Why people management and relationships are a vital yet overlooked part of manufacturing Why the midwestern startup scene is booming How Path Robotic's robot-as-a-service works Sheena's top tip for those new to manufacturing http://manufacturinghappyhour.com/iTunes (Enjoying the show? Please leave us a review here.) Even one sentence helps. It's feedback from Manufacturing All-Stars like you that keeps us going! Tweetable Quotes: “The industry and technology are changing so much that you can't just drop a piece of equipment and say, ‘Good luck, I hope this lives for the next 30 years.' You need that as-a-service support model.” “The biggest thing that has allowed me to get to the companies that I want to be at is never saying no to an opportunity.” “We have this influx of more talent, of different mindsets. And I think that just speaks volumes to what the Midwest is able to pull back from the coasts.” Links & mentions: https://www.path-robotics.com/?utm_source=show_notes&utm_medium=link&utm_campaign=manufacturing_happy_hour (Path Robotics), manufacturers of autonomous welding robots https://www.drivecapital.com/ (Drive Capital), a venture capital firm founded to invest in tech start-ups outside of Silicon Valley, invested in more than 40 companies across the United States and Canada https://www.watersheddistillery.com/ (Watershed Distillery), dedicated to producing high-quality gins, bourbon, and other spirits in Columbus, OH Make sure to visit http://manufacturinghappyhour.com/ (http://manufacturinghappyhour.com) for detailed show notes and a full list of resources mentioned in this episode. Stay Innovative, Stay Thirsty.

How can you beat Silicon Valley in the war for talent? (…or if you’re in Silicon Valley, how can you compete for talent with Apple, Tesla, Google, and Facebook?) A few years back, a group of Silicon Valley venture capitalists upped & moved to Columbus Ohio to invest in (under-invested) Midwest companies. They named the firm Drive Capital. And Robert Hatta is its Partner responsible for talent across their 50+ portfolio companies. You know the companies they’ve funded… Root Insurance, Duolingo, Greenlight, and Olive Robert shows the companies how to compete for talent, how to get the most out of that talent, and how to adapt to 2021’s new way of working. In this 20-minute conversation, he reveals the keys to mastering the people part of your business.

In this episode, we interview Vik Bakhru, MD, former COO and CFO of ConsejoSano and the founding CMO of Circulo Health. We discuss some of the challenges that ConsejoSano faced as they strove to build consumer trust in the medical system amidst the global pandemic and what’s in store for Circulo Health, the nation’s newest managed Medicaid plan. Founded in 2014, ConsejoSano provides patient engagement tools to payers and providers to help them better connect with their multicultural Medicaid/ Medicare patient populations. Vik seeks to bring his learnings from ConsejoSano to Circulo Health where, along with their partner Olive, they hope to create a differentiated experience for Medicaid beneficiaries. Circulo Health raised their Series A in early 2021, led by Drive Capital and General Catalyst with participation from Oak HC/FT and SVB Capital.

After helping others achieve great exits for their own businesses Patrick Quigley set out to fix some of the biggest problems in the health insurance industry. He has already raised $175M for the mission and is revolutionizing how it works with his own health tech startup. His company has raised $175M from top-tier investors like Tiger Global Management, Alpha Edison, GreatPoint Ventures, and Drive Capital.

After helping others achieve great exits for their own businesses Patrick Quigley set out to fix some of the biggest problems in the health insurance industry. He has already raised $175M for the mission and is revolutionizing how it works with his own health tech startup. His company has raised $175M from top-tier investors like Tiger Global Management, Alpha Edison, GreatPoint Ventures, and Drive Capital.

Fresh from raising two funds capitalized with more than $650 million, Drive Capital Partner Masha Khusid goes live today to talk about their interests in start-ups from Midwest America.   Based out of Columbus Ohio, Drive Capital is one of the world's most dynamic venture capital firms with investments in Pittsburgh tech companies, including  Gecko Robotics and Duolingo. Masha will give us more insight into what types of companies that Drive likes to make investments. She will also detail criteria and insights every startup needs to know as it begins searching for outside investment. And, find out why Drive Capital thinks the midwest is a hotbed for innovation.

https://propertyplanning.com.au/propertyplannerbuyerprofessor/In this week's Ep#77 of the Property Planner, Buyer and Professor Podcast, Dave, Cate and Pete take you through:Market insights1. Investors creeping back inWestpac lending numbers for February reveal that investor lending is up 4.5%, while first time buyers are down 4% and upgraders down 0.8%. It's still early days, but it's likely to be a sign that the tide is starting to turn from home buyers driving the market to investors. Investor lending at Westpac is still only at 35%, compared with 65% when APRA brought in macro prudential measures in 2015. We expect these numbers to continue to grow in the coming months as investors tap into increasing equity and the lower cash flow needed to service a loan, with increasing rental yields covering much of the cost of interest with rates at an all-time low.2. Property cyclesSydney has recorded 6.7% growth for the March quarter, which when annualised is growth of 26% for the calendar year. You may think that's amazing and has never happened before, but according to ABS data, Sydney prices went up 50% in 1988. The following year, prices dropped by 6% before rising again, albeit at a slower pace. The property market is cyclical in nature, sometimes they spike, but it doesn't mean there will be a collapse afterwards.3. The property peaks and troughsLooking at property data over the last few decades, it's clear to see that the negative periods are much shorter than the positive periods. Amazingly, despite all of the doomsayers, the covid downturn was one of the shortest and lowest downturns that we've had over the last 30 years. Our most recent property market price reduction lasted for almost two years from 2017 and 2019 and was predominantly driven by APRA implementing macro prudential measures and not economic factors. A poignant reminder of how our property market can be manipulated by government policy and stimulus.What will drive capital growth after interest rates rise?1. Access to finance and consumer confidenceThese are two key drivers of the property market. If finance is restricted or there is a lack of consumer confidence, this will have a significant impact on demand, which in turn will affect property prices. Consumer confidence is largely impacted by low unemployment or the wealth effect, which is rising property and to a lesser degree share prices. This is why the RBA are so strong on keeping rates low through to 2024, until we see inflation growth of 2% to 3%. 2. ImmigrationAlthough we've had negative population growth due to Covid, we still find ourselves in the midst of a property boom. Whilst immigration can certainly increase demand, it will be heavily influenced by the number of ‘skilled' workers that migrate. The Morrison government have spoken about specifically targeting this sector once borders open which is likely to have a positive multiplier effect on the economy. 3. Interest rate increases may not be significantGovernor Lowe of the RBA has stated that interest rates will remain low for the next 3 years. However, important to remember, when we do see some increases, it won't happen overnight. Based on the interest rate environments we are seeing for many other first world nations, it's likely we will see gradual increases spanning years to come – and this will only occur if we have very low unemployment resulting in inflation hitting the target band, which has not been achieved for around a decade. 4. Mastering renewable energyOur ability to transition away from creating fossil fuel-based energy and move to more sustainable energy production will have a big bearing on the long-term prospects of our country, economy and therefore the property market. Politically, we may not have adapted quickly enough as this change is being led by the commercial sector.5. Our relationship with China 30% of our tourism and Uni students come from China, whilst Iron Ore amounts to $91billion of our $140billion in exports traded with China, which is a significant risk for Australia, as it is for China. Which means for now, we are somewhat connected at the hip in an increasingly uncomfortable mutual reliance. Our relationship with China and future developments is a potential risk on the horizon. 6. Government stimulus and regulationThe reality is that our property market is not a true free market. Our Government's have a great ability to impact prices and activity through stimulus packages, incentives that assist a particular segment, such as first-time buyers and macro-prudential measures to take the heat out of the market. Each of which are effectively proven by the record reductions in values from 2017-2019, mostly due to macro-prudential regulation and the maintenance of values and subsequent market rebound during the pandemic.7. And of course, our ‘gold nuggets'Visit the show notes - https://propertyplanning.com.au/what-will-drive-capital-growth-after-interest-rates-rise-listener-questions-answered-2/

Masha Khusid is a Partner at Drive Capital, a premier VC firm started by former Sequoia Capital Partners and based in Columbus, Ohio. We discuss how Drive Capital has helped to build Columbus' startup ecosystem, why they see potential in the midwest, and the major opportunities midwest startup ecosystems currently have. Visit Drive Capital at DriveCapital.com Visit us at MiddleTechPod.com Watch the episode on YouTube Twitter Instagram Facebook LinkedIn Evan's Twitter Logan's Twitter

Today we are pleased to have Ricardo Outi on the show. Based in Miami, Florida, AIC Capital is a research-based, data-driven alternative investment platform. The firm specializes in capital allocation in private real estate on behalf of funds, institutions, family offices, and high net worth individuals. Ricardo has over 20 years of Wealth Management and Real Estate Investment experience. Throughout a career with Citigroup, Ricardo held positions of head of strategy and business development at Citi Offshore Wealth Management in Miami, Head of marketing and sales strategy in Tokyo, and a senior position at Citi Ventures in Singapore. In today’s episode, we dive into: The backbone of AIC Capital’s strategy, their data and market research tool that has been developed and perfected over years of data sourcing and data management. We discuss how the company manages to filter over 3,000 opportunities that hit their desk every year. And we hear about the first steps Ricardo took when deciding to leave Citigroup to prepare him for the next chapter in his career. As a friendly reminder, please keep in mind that anything discussed herein is for conversational purposes only and does not constitute investment advice on behalf of Ricardo or AIC Capital.LinkedInEmail: Ricardo.outi@aic-capital.comThe Handbook of Real Estate Portfolio Management by Joseph L. Pagliari The Age Curve by Kenneth W. GronbachFROM THIS EPISODE:ON DATA“We have research reports that we read. We stay attuned just to ensure that we are in sectors and cities that we want to locate capital in. The data and this research is the backbone of what we do and why and how we allocate capital.”“Data has been improving. We live in an information age and data is like the new oil of this economy. So any company that is not leveraging data is just missing it [opportunities]."ON MARKET DEMAND“Depending on the sectors there are more variables that are more important. That's what we call the drivers of real estate demand. For example, if you are in the residential rentals/multi-family/single-family sectors what you want is to basically retain. You want job growth, population growth; Population growth will lead to rental growth and home price appreciation. Those are the key drivers of demand.”ON RISK“If you're prudent in terms of your capital stack, your amount of leverage; if you are prudent doing your homework in terms of being in the sector, it's very hard to predict losing your capital and losing your investment there.”“During downturn moments drives a lot of uncertainty across the board. And uncertainty drives people to freeze when it comes to making decisions like buying a house and making an investment. For us we like those moments. We like those moments because when you do your homework and are comfortable in your sectors and the capital decisions you're making, you have less competition.”ON SUCCESSFUL INVESTING“When you really want to be a better real estate investor you really need to have both your feet really in the industry. You need to own assets. You need to be in there. You need to be talking to your property managers. Besides researching and looking at data, you need to be investing your own money as well so you have skin in the game.”

Today's episode of Wealth Coffee Chats is all about Incomes drive capital grow and long term wealth!.   For more great wealth content and to attend a free Property Investor Night go to https://positiverealestate.com.au/pin/  

Connie & Alex review the week's top tech news stories and then catch up with Mark Kvamme and Chris Olsen of Drive Capital, a venture firm based in Columbus, OH, that is targeting investments in the Midwest.Music:1. "Inspired" by Kevin MacLeod (https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3918-inspired)2. "Dream Catcher" by Kevin MacLeod (https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4650-dream-catcher)3. "Blippy Trance" by Kevin MacLeod (https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/5759-blippy-trance)4. "Pamgaea" by Kevin MacLeod (https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4193-pamgaea)5. "EDM Detection Mode" by Kevin MacLeod (https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3687-edm-detection-mode)Episode is LivePublished: Dec. 18, 2020 @ 9PM EditUnpublishAdd a TranscriptGet episode better indexed by search engines.Add Chapter MarkersListeners can tap through & see what’s coming up.Create a Visual SoundbiteBest way to share to social media for engagement.Share Episode OnFacebookTwitterLinkedInMore OptionsEmail Link to Episode CopyDirect Link to MP3 Copy Download MP3Embed this ONE EpisodeView Episode Stats

Drive Capital is a venture capital firm that partners with founders who are solving critical problems in massive markets. With Drive Capital, companies gain more than just capital, they gain coveted access to Drive’s well-documented and highly respected prowess in venture capital. Drive is uniquely proactive about seeking out and attracting the interest of every company they invest in, and so partners can be assured that they are working with a team that is well-suited for their specific needs. With a background in health care, Molly leads Drive’s health care strategy. And though her focus is not only on health care companies, she takes her passion for making the greatest positive impact in people’s lives and channels it into finding companies that align with Drive Capital’s current interests to that end. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/614startups/support

Mark Kvamme is a Co-Founder and Partner at Drive Capital. Mark and Co-Founder, Chris Olsen, relocated from San Francisco to Columbus to start their own Venture Capital firm. Before founding Drive, Mark and Chris were working at Sequoia Capital (one of the most well known Venture Capital firms in Silicon Valley). Many would have called …

In this episode we cover:Resources & People MentionedDuolingo Investors: Kleiner Perkins, Union Square, NEA, Drive Capital, General Atlantic, Ashton Kutcher’s A-Grade Investments, Tim FerrissGoogle Play - the App store for AndroidDave Mahwinney, Executive Director at Swartz Center for Entrepreneurship at CMUAndy Rubin, co-founder and CEO of AndroidDuolingo co-founders: Luis von Ahn and Severin HackerAndrew Moore (CMU and google)Luis previously founded reCAPTCHA that was acquired by Google in 2009Carnegie Mellon UniversityDuolingo English TestConnect with BobConnect with Bob on LinkedInDuolingo WebsiteConnect with TimFollow Refinery Ventures on Twitter: @RefineryVCConnect with Tim on LinkedInFollow Refinery Ventures on LinkedInSubscribe to Fast Frontiers

This episode we are joined by Dan Eberhard - Founder & CEO of  Koho Financial. Koho is a new banking alternative rooted in the belief that a better banking experience exists for customers that offers lower fees than traditional banks. Koho has partnered with companies like Visa and Peoples Trust to bring a secure product that can be used worldwide, and is backed by established investors like the Power Group and Drive Capital. So far, Koho has raised approximately $60M, has ~ 250,000 users, employ's ~100 people and shows no signs of slowing down! Dan was also a co-founder of Kineticor Renewable which facilitated the development of a 20Mw Wind Energy Plant, up to point of construction and was acquired by Algonquin Power (AQN:TSX) in 2011.  We sat down for a smooth cup of rose bros coffee  and talked about raising venture capital in Canada, attracting tech talent, large companies and a false sense of job security, and the importance of zooming out for stress management!Also if you get a chance to leave a review of the show in the Apple Directory, it will go a long way to helping the show. Enjoy!Support the show (https://rosebros.ca/)

Paradoxically, many technology companies have been historically wary of running their business in the cloud, connecting only through technology instead of face-to-face. Working from home was seen as a temporary or emergency fallback, say when a child was home sick. Then the coronavirus pandemic sent pretty much every office worker home, and entrepreneurs were pleasantly surprised to find out how effective that arrangement can be. “(Remote work) was never seen as a viable option on a regular basis,” said Mark Kvamme, partner at Drive Capital LLC. “What this has shown us is, for us at least, is it's a viable option.” Now he and Chris Olsen, his partner in the venture capital firm they left Silicon Valley to start in Columbus seven years ago, are even re-thinking the need to travel for in-person meetings with every new investment. During this period, Drive came close to offering a term sheet after meeting only by video conference – it was the startup that backed out. In the latest episode of our Crisis Management podcast, Kvamme talks about this evolving conception of the workplace, the pandemic's varying effects on different companies in Drive's portfolio, and why he thinks Ohio can seize the opportunity in this economic crisis to build tomorrow's billion-dollar companies.

We're a close-knit bunch at Drive, but the COVID-19 pandemic is forcing us to remain socially distant from one another. As a fun way to stay connected, Chris is interviewing each member of the team. That way we can continue to learn about each other. Enjoy!

We're a close-knit bunch at Drive, but the COVID-19 pandemic is forcing us to remain socially distant from one another. As a fun way to stay connected, Chris is interviewing each member of the team. That way we can continue to learn about each other. Enjoy!

We're a close-knit bunch at Drive, but the COVID-19 pandemic is forcing us to remain socially distant from one another. As a fun way to stay connected, Chris is interviewing each member of the team. That way we can continue to learn about each other. Enjoy!

We're a close-knit bunch at Drive, but the COVID-19 pandemic is forcing us to remain socially distant from one another. As a fun way to stay connected, Chris is interviewing each member of the team. That way we can continue to learn about each other. Enjoy!

We're a close-knit bunch at Drive, but the COVID-19 pandemic is forcing us to remain socially distant from one another. As a fun way to stay connected, Chris is interviewing each member of the team. That way we can continue to learn about each other. Enjoy!

We're a close-knit bunch at Drive, but the COVID-19 pandemic is forcing us to remain socially distant from one another. As a fun way to stay connected, Chris is interviewing each member of the team. That way we can continue to learn about each other. Enjoy!

We're a close-knit bunch at Drive, but the COVID-19 pandemic is forcing us to remain socially distant from one another. As a fun way to stay connected, Chris is interviewing each member of the team. That way we can continue to learn about each other. Enjoy!

We're a close-knit bunch at Drive, but the COVID-19 pandemic is forcing us to remain socially distant from one another. As a fun way to stay connected, Chris is interviewing each member of the team. That way we can continue to learn about each other. Enjoy!

We're a close-knit bunch at Drive, but the COVID-19 pandemic is forcing us to remain socially distant from one another. As a fun way to stay connected, Chris is interviewing each member of the team. That way we can continue to learn about each other. Enjoy!

We're a close-knit bunch at Drive, but the COVID-19 pandemic is forcing us to remain socially distant from one another. As a fun way to stay connected, Chris is interviewing each member of the team. That way we can continue to learn about each other. Enjoy!

We're a close-knit bunch at Drive, but the COVID-19 pandemic is forcing us to remain socially distant from one another. As a fun way to stay connected, Chris is interviewing each member of the team. That way we can continue to learn about each other. Enjoy!

We're a close-knit bunch at Drive, but the COVID-19 pandemic is forcing us to remain socially distant from one another. As a fun way to stay connected, Chris is interviewing each member of the team. That way we can continue to learn about each other. Enjoy!

We're a close-knit bunch at Drive, but the COVID-19 pandemic is forcing us to remain socially distant from one another. As a fun way to stay connected, Chris is interviewing each member of the team. That way we can continue to learn about each other. Enjoy!

We're a close-knit bunch at Drive, but the COVID-19 pandemic is forcing us to remain socially distant from one another. As a fun way to stay connected, Chris is interviewing each member of the team. That way we can continue to learn about each other. Enjoy!

We're a close-knit bunch at Drive, but the COVID-19 pandemic is forcing us to remain socially distant from one another. As a fun way to stay connected, Chris is interviewing each member of the team. That way we can continue to learn about each other. Enjoy!

We're a close-knit bunch at Drive, but the COVID-19 pandemic is forcing us to remain socially distant from one another. As a fun way to stay connected, Chris is interviewing each member of the team. That way we can continue to learn about each other. Enjoy!

We're a close-knit bunch at Drive, but the COVID-19 pandemic is forcing us to remain socially distant from one another. As a fun way to stay connected, Chris is interviewing each member of the team. That way we can continue to learn about each other. Enjoy!

We're a close-knit bunch at Drive, but the COVID-19 pandemic is forcing us to remain socially distant from one another. As a fun way to stay connected, Chris is interviewing each member of the team. That way we can continue to learn about each other. Enjoy!

On this episode, Elio interviews Jimmy Devine, Engineering Group Lead at Root Insurance. Root Insurance is a Columbus, Ohio based car insurance company that believes good drivers should pay less for insurance. Using technology the price insurance based on driving behavior and not demographics. Jimmy shares his journey from employee #3 at Root, the incredible serendipity of a Drive Capital's seed investment to help the company launch, to now heading Root's engineering department. This episode is filled with insights that only come from real-world experience. Listen, enjoy and share. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/614startups/support

Chris Olsen built a career investing in emerging technology and healthcare companies before founding Drive Capital (https://www.drivecapital.com/) , a Columbus based venture capital firm that believes the Midwest is the best place in the world to build great technology companies. As a kid, Chris was always singular-minded—he wanted independence, his own bank account, everything. For him, money was freedom, and that was important. That drive to be free to express himself in whatever it was that he did has been his primary motivator through everything he has done. What Brett asks: [06:42] How did you learn to start expressing yourself through your work? [13:30] Was your contrarian thinking shaped by your childhood or your DNA? [18:30] What was your father’s role in shaping you? [25:11] Where does your integrity come from? [34:24] What was it about squash that got you so involved in it? [46:31] When did you learn about what venture was and that you may want to do it? [01:05:54] What was the impetus to start Drive? [01:20:57] Where do you see the venture in the midwest? To learn more about intentional living, and for the complete show notes, visit: gravityproject.com (https://gravityproject.com/) Resources: Learn more at DriveCapital.com (https://www.drivecapital.com/) Differential Podcast: differential.libsyn.com (http://differential.libsyn.com) Twitter: twitter.com/chrisolsencmh (https://twitter.com/chrisolsencmh) LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/cholsen (https://www.linkedin.com/in/cholsen) Gravity is a production of (http://crate.media)

Jake Loosararian is the CEO and co-founder of Gecko Robotics, a Pittsburgh robotics startup. Gecko recently announced a $40 million Series B round of fundraising led by Drive Capital.   Gecko Robotics builds robots that do unassisted inspections of power plant boilers. The robots’ sensors measure key data including temperature, wall thickness, and other system failure indicators.   Jake invested his life savings into the company and was named the top startup in Y Combinator’s Winter 2016 cohort.   In this podcast, Jake Loosararian and Aaron Watson discuss the business model of Gecko, how he raised $40 million, and the high bar they have when hiring. Pittsburgh’s best conference to Expand your Mind & Fill your Heart happens once a year.   Jake Loosararian’s Challenge; Read a book.   Zero to One: Notes on Startups, or How to Build the Future by Peter Thiel  High Growth Handbook by Elad Gil    Connect with Jake Loosararian Linkedin Twitter Website jake.loosararian@geckorobotics.com   If you liked this interview, check out episode 400 with Austin Webb where we discuss large fundraising rounds, high growth startups, and robotics disrupting agriculture. Underwritten by Piper Creative Piper Creative creates podcasts, vlogs, and videos for companies.    Our clients become better storytellers.    How? Click here and Learn more.   We work with Fortune 500s, medium-sized companies, and entrepreneurs.   Sign up for one of Piper’s weekly newsletters. We curate links to Expand your Mind, Fill your Heart, and Grow your Tribe.   Follow Piper as we grow YouTube Instagram Subscribe on iTunes | Stitcher | Overcast | Spotify

Caitlin Fiordirosa, a partner at Drive Capital, has taken all that she's learned on Wall Street and applying it to entrepreneurial efforts that are bolstering the mid-West's resurgence as a powerhouse. Caitlin sat down with Loralyn Mears to share her insights into what makes a company great.

Caitlin Fiordirosa, a partner at Drive Capital, has taken all that she's learned on Wall Street and applying it to entrepreneurial efforts that are bolstering the mid-West's resurgence as a powerhouse. Caitlin sat down with Loralyn Mears to share her insights into what makes a company great.

Trevor Neilson is co-founder and CEO of i(x) investments, an entrepreneurial, multi-strategy impact investing holding company, a platform addressing areas of human need. Prior to launching i(x) investments, Trevor served as President of G2 Investment Group where he helped lead the firm’s initiatives in energy, real estate and security. Before his work with G2, he was co-founder of Global Philanthropy Group, an advisory firm that was sold to Todd Wagner and Charity Network in 2017. Prior to his leadership of the GBC, Trevor worked closely with Bill & Melinda Gates, both in their family office and as Director of Special Projects and as a founding member of the team that created and launched the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation where he served as the Director of Public Affairs. Please learn more about Trevor Neilson using the links provided at the end of the notes. Show Notes: What is Impact Investing? Creating a multi-strategy impact investing  company to create return for investors and help solve human needs. The opportunity and challenge of founding i(x) investments.  The i(x) investments model, the current areas of human need and the opportunities the company focuses on.  We need to get to action! We need personal commitments. We are running out of time! We have 415 parts per million of co2 in our atmosphere. The highest level of co2 that has been in our atmosphere in at least 800,000 years. The money being made on fossil fuels between JP Morgan, Wells Fargo, Citigroup - funding US$2 Tn in new projects in the last 2 years - and Mitsubishi funding new coal plants. We need elected leaders to address climate emergency in an aggressive way. We don't need more deep thoughts about how to measure impact.  We need trillions of dollars of capital going into investments that address the biggest problems we have. Family offices control Trillions of dollars that we can point in this new directioN to have profound impact for the world. As consumers and investors we need to make the right choice to be part of the solution. We need to recognise that individuals decide that this is their problem and not someone else’s problem. We should be supporting activists such as Greta Thunberg, student strikes and Extinction Rebellion. Co-founder Howard W. Buffett and the impact rate of return methodology. Bill Gates on realising that he should be giving sooner rather than build a company and then be a philanthropist at the end of his life. What makes an admirable leader and how we create real impact in this world. Time Stamp: [01:40] Introduction: about Trevor Neilson  [04:19] What is impact investing? [06:07] About i(x) investments and their focus  [10:00] Carbon capture, addressing fossil fuel and the financial system  [14:06] The i(x) Investments’ model & Berkshire Hathaway‘ model  [17:42] About the platform(s) to invest in [20:05] The theory and getting the leading families on board  [23:10]  The biggest challenges, coming up with the idea and assembling the right team while offering the right incentives [26:40] Changing the message to speak to wealthy families [30:15] Measuring impact, Howard W. Buffett, the impact rate of return methodology and actions [34:42] The actions we can take to make a difference [38:48] We need personal commitments. No government is seriously addressing the climate emergency [40:41] About Trevor and what took him to creating “i(x) Investments” [43:00] Science | Capital = Energy | Making money  [44:56] Working with Bill Gates and some lessons  [46:25] Leadership = Real World Change: going to Davos vs. Using power as a leader to address the problems we face [47:38] Bringing people and teams together  Useful links: IX Investments (https://www.ix-investments.com/) Trevor Neilson summary Bio (https://www.ix-investments.com/trevor-neilson/) Trevor Neilson (https://www.linkedin.com/in/trevorneilson/) on LinkedIn Trevor Neilson on Wikipedia (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Trevor_Neilson) Christine Harada (https://www.ix-investments.com/christine-harada/)   Pär Lindstrom (https://www.ix-investments.com/par-lindstrom/) Howard W. Buffett (https://www.ix-investments.com/howard-buffett/) on Wikipedia (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Howard_Warren_Buffett) Social Value Investing: A Management Framework for Effective Partnerships (https://www.amazon.co.uk/Social-Value-Investing-Management-Partnerships/dp/0231182902) New York Times Bestseller 40 Chances: Finding Hope in a Hungry World (https://www.amazon.co.uk/40-Chances-Finding-Hungry-World/dp/1451687869) Steve Oyer (https://www.ix-investments.com/steve-oyer/) News about the launch of i(x) Investments on the NY Times: “Buffett’s Grandson Seeks Own Investment Route: Social Change (https://www.nytimes.com/2015/11/20/business/dealbook/buffetts-grandson-seeks-own-investment-route-social-change.html) ” Berkshire Hathaway (https://www.berkshirehathaway.com/) Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation (https://www.gatesfoundation.org/) Inside Bill’s Brain (https://www.netflix.com/title/80184771?s=i&trkid=13752289) Documentary on Netflix Jeff Bezos announcement (https://www.theverge.com/2019/9/19/20873834/amazon-sustainability-jeff-bezos-climate-change-pledge-emissions-paris-accord) and amazon’s climate pledge (https://sustainability.aboutamazon.com/sustainable-operations/amazon-co-founds-the-climate-pledge-setting-goal-to-meet-the-paris-agreement-10-years-early) Extinction Rebellion (https://rebellion.earth/) Greta Thunberg (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Greta_Thunberg) Global Philanthropy Group (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Global_Philanthropy_Group) Connect with JP Dallmann on Linkedin (https://www.linkedin.com/in/jp-dallmann/) , Twitter (https://twitter.com/JPDallmann) , or Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/inspiredbyjp/) . Contact us to help you transition into Sustainable & Impact Investing - ILA & Partners (https://www.linkedin.com/company/impact-leaders-advisors) How to incorporate SDGs into your business - Fast Forward 2030 (http://fastforward2030.com/) Find talent and careers with impact - Realchangers (https://www.realchangers.com/) Impact Leaders is produced by Podcast Publishing (http://podcastpublishing.help/)

Summary: Nils is a Partner at Drive Capital, one of the most influential venture capital firms in the country. Before joining Drive Capital, Nils founded Bookbag Video, a commercial video production agency. Milestones: (00:00:00) Opening remarks (00:00:46) Small Biz Cares (00:01:21) The SunDown Group (00:01:43) Facilities Management eXpress (FMX) (00:02:18) Conquering Columbus Intro (00:03:13) Introduction …

Scott Lenet, President of Touchdown Ventures, takes a different approach to investing. With a tagline of VC as a Service, Scott helps companies set up and run their funds. Scott talks with Brian Ardinger, Inside Outside Innovation Founder, about corporate venture. Corporates can be some of the best investors on the Cap table and achieve multiple objectives, from financial to strategic.They can also help themselves while helping the startup. How have corporates changed their startup investing? - There's a correlation between corporate venture success and longevity/experience of managers. Touchdown works hand-in-hand with corporations. - Companies should set themselves up for learning, but not as a tire kicker.  - Touchdown is seeing demand from every industry. It's not only from large corporations, but also from mid-market and startups in SF.   - How do we stay innovative? All companies can see disruption. Can I do learning without investing? No. Startups won't share info.   How do you help companies think beyond their existing industries?   - Corporate venture capital helps you do this - Companies should be investing, differently = Core, adjacent, or disruption. Where do we want to focus our investments? - VC investing in 1% of what you see.   - Intel capital or M12 ventures - Commitment to the program and helping startups. Good financial fiduciaries. Provide strategic value for startup and corporation. Relevant to businesses. Intel backs disruptive innovators.  What should startups think about for corporate venture? What should corporate venture think about for startups? - Need to recognize corporations are large — many decision-makers. VCs can help you work with corporates.   - Can deliver strategic benefits for startups. Engage in market. How do we maintain dominant positions and partners? - Need a change of mindset to reap benefits in this space.  For more information For more information, on Scott Lenet or Touchdown Ventures check out touchdownvc.com For similar podcasts, check out: Ep. 152 – Acceleprise’s Olivia O’Sullivan on Investing in Corporate/Startup Collaboration Ep. 133 – Drive Capital’s Chris Olsen on Investment Innovation in the Midwest Ep. 42 – John Bungert with MetLife on Working with VCs and Internal Innovation Campaigns Find this episode of Inside Outside Innovation at insideoutside.io. You can also listen on Acast, iTunes, Sticher, Spotify, and Google Play.   FREE INNOVATION NEWSLETTER Get the latest episodes of the Inside Outside Innovation podcast, in addition to thought leadership in the form of blogs, innovation resources, videos, and invitations to exclusive events. SUBSCRIBE HERE For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy

Scott Lenet, President of Touchdown Ventures, takes a different approach to investing. With a tagline of VC as a Service, Scott helps companies set up and run their funds. Scott talks with Brian Ardinger, Inside Outside Innovation Founder, about corporate venture. Corporates can be some of the best investors on the Cap table and achieve multiple objectives, from financial to strategic.They can also help themselves while helping the startup. How have corporates changed their startup investing? - There's a correlation between corporate venture success and longevity/experience of managers. Touchdown works hand-in-hand with corporations. - Companies should set themselves up for learning, but not as a tire kicker.  - Touchdown is seeing demand from every industry. It's not only from large corporations, but also from mid-market and startups in SF.   - How do we stay innovative? All companies can see disruption. Can I do learning without investing? No. Startups won't share info.   How do you help companies think beyond their existing industries?   - Corporate venture capital helps you do this - Companies should be investing, differently = Core, adjacent, or disruption. Where do we want to focus our investments? - VC investing in 1% of what you see.   - Intel capital or M12 ventures - Commitment to the program and helping startups. Good financial fiduciaries. Provide strategic value for startup and corporation. Relevant to businesses. Intel backs disruptive innovators.  What should startups think about for corporate venture? What should corporate venture think about for startups? - Need to recognize corporations are large — many decision-makers. VCs can help you work with corporates.   - Can deliver strategic benefits for startups. Engage in market. How do we maintain dominant positions and partners? - Need a change of mindset to reap benefits in this space.  For more information For more information, on Scott Lenet or Touchdown Ventures check out touchdownvc.com For similar podcasts, check out: Ep. 152 – Acceleprise’s Olivia O’Sullivan on Investing in Corporate/Startup Collaboration Ep. 133 – Drive Capital’s Chris Olsen on Investment Innovation in the Midwest Ep. 42 – John Bungert with MetLife on Working with VCs and Internal Innovation Campaigns Find this episode of Inside Outside Innovation at insideoutside.io. You can also listen on Acast, iTunes, Sticher, Spotify, and Google Play.   FREE INNOVATION NEWSLETTER Get the latest episodes of the Inside Outside Innovation podcast, in addition to thought leadership in the form of blogs, innovation resources, videos, and invitations to exclusive events. SUBSCRIBE HERE For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy

We've started a new project called "Ask Drive Anything". We're asking people like you to ask us questions about... anything! It could be related to startups, venture capital, Drive Capital, a past episode of Differential, or anything else you'd like me to take a stab at answering! Submit your question to askdriveanything@drivecapital.com Thanks everyone!

Companies are hoarding data now. And good for them, cus, well…it’s f*cking everywhere. And hidden amongst and in between the zettabytes of data sitting in cold storage (and probably some old newspapers and a few dead cats) there’s an incredible amount of insight into our world. In this episode, we’re joined by Alex Rinke, CEO of Celonis, and Chris Olsen, Drive Capital, to discuss how to keep ourselves delightfully entertained with all this…data.

Is the future of venture capital in Ohio? And what does being a wrestler have to do with building a high-performance career in tech? The answer to those questions and more on this episode. Today my guest is Robert Hatta, the Talent Partner at Drive Capital, where he helps portfolio companies build amazing teams. Drive Capital is a venture firm based in Columbus, Ohio that's focused on helping entrepreneurs who want to build world class technology companies. Drive was started in 2013 by two former Sequoia Partners who believed the next billion dollar companies would be created outside of Silicon Valley. Prior to joining Drive, Robert was the VP of Talent for JumpStart Ventures, helping to place hundreds of hires into early-stage startups at all levels. He also held senior leadership roles within technology companies at all stages of growth, including Apple, Netflix, Virgin Mobile and Tackk. But this interview is as much about wrestling as it is about tech. Robert comes from a long line of world-class wrestlers. His father and uncle both won NCCA championships at Oklahoma State and his father coached numerous Olympic teams. Robert’s experiences on the mat as a child and later at Stanford helped forge his work ethic and created the foundation for his career. You can follow him on twitter @robert_hatta and you can find Drive at www.drivecapital.com. Thanks for all of the support, emails, and shoutouts @hardwaypod on social. Much appreciated! If you dig what you hear, please tag a friend in the comments and pass it on. A huge thank you to everyone who has taken a moment to hop over to iTunes and rate the show. Don't know how to rate a show? No prob--just watch this video or read this blog post to find out how, fast. Non-Apple people, I love you, too, and would appreciate it if you rate the show on Spotify, Stitcher, or Google Play. If you dig this episode, please do me a huge favor and rate the show + subscribe. If you’re already onboard, please share this episode with a few friends. I really appreciate the support. I’ll be back with another great guest soon. Want to be in touch? Reach out on Insta @hardwaypod or Twitter, also @hardwaypod or just drop an email to choosethehardway@gmail.com. You are what you overcome. #choosethehardway

Interview begins: 07:58Insight begins: 1:03:34Debrief begins: 1:20:42Erik Nieves is the Founder and CEO of Plus One Robotics. Plus One Robotics develops computer vision software to enable robotic automation in supply chain applications. The integration of off-the-shelf high-performance manipulators with Plus One's advanced vision capabilities enables robots to bridge the gap between steady state volume and surge. Plus One's technology mitigates the persistent shortage of manual labor and allows warehouse personnel to flow from monotonous tasks to higher-value work. Plus One's novel approach to human-robot collaboration and supervised autonomy ensures the systems are scalable, flexible and fault-tolerant.They've received $10.6M in funding to date from Pritzker Group Venture Capital ($8.3M Series A) and Schematic Ventures ($2.4M seed) Plus One Robotics was founded in 2015 and based in San Antonio, TX.Learn more about Plus One Robotics: https://plusonerobotics.com///Nick Solaro is an investment partner at the Columbus venture capital firm Drive Capital. One of Nick's focuses for Drive is its investments in robotics companies, of which the firm has made a handful in recent years.Learn more about Drive Capital: https://www.drivecapital.com/Learn more about Devol's Dance: https://www.devolsdance.com/Follow Nick on Twitter: https://twitter.com/nsolaro//This episode is sponsored by Taft, Stettinius & Hollister, a full-service law firm known for assisting entrepreneurs across the Heartland.Learn more about or get in touch with Taft: https://www.taftlaw.com/ Follow upside on Twitter: https://twitter.com/upsidefm

In this episode of SolarWakeup Live I talk to Thomas Byrne of CleanCapital. We talk about the difficulty to scale smaller solar and what path CleanCapital is taking to achieve this. Since the interview CleanCapital has acquired several portfolios and taken an investment from BlackRock. Thomas Byrne is founder and CEO of CleanCapital. CleanCapital is a technology-driven investment platform that delivers capital throughout the clean energy sector, and offers capital to developers of new assets and liquidity to owners of existing assets. CleanCapital has built a proprietary technology platform that identifies, screens, and manages clean energy projects for owners, lenders and other market stakeholders. Since its founding in 2016, CleanCapital has acquired nearly $300M of operating distributed solar assets.  Prior to CleanCapital, Thomas was a partner at True Green Capital, a private equity firm, and a lawyer at Akin, Gump, Strauss, Hauer & Feld. He has led numerous landmark financings in the clean energy space with more than $5 billion of transaction experience. Thomas is widely published and speaks regularly on clean energy, finance, technology, policy and innovation. * CleanCapital Announces New Investment from BlackRock’s Renewable Power Group * CleanCapital Accelerates Solar Acquisitions, Announcing 13MW Deal in Indiana and Ohio * CleanCapital and BlackRock Announce New Partnership to Drive Capital into Distributed Clean Energy Markets This episode is sponsored by UtilityAPI, the engine that speeds up your solar sales process. Stop making your customers get their utility bills and do it instantly with UtilityAPI. Go to UtilityAPI.com/SolarWakeup for a free single meter utility bill pull.

Join us today as we speak with Mark Kvamme from Drive Capital about converging trends in modern insurance, behavior, and data science.

Chris Olsen had a secure job in Silicon Valley, but something about the Midwest was calling his name. This week, Mike talks to Chris about leaping from the investment capital of the world to new frontiers in Ohio. You can find out more about Chris and Drive Capital here: www.drivecapital.com -- Buy the newly released When To Jump paperback here: https://amzn.to/2VR0jPU For more great stories from Macmillan Podcasts, subscribe to our newsletter at http://bit.ly/mpnnewsletter.

If you don’t like disruption, you are going to HATE irrelevance.  Chris Olsen of Drive Capital talks about investing in world-class companies located in the Midwest. Drive Capital, a venture firm based in Columbus, OH, developed a $550 million fund with this aim. Chris believes the Midwest will see more billion-dollar companies in the next five years, and based on GDP, the Midwest is the 4th largest economy in the world. If there are more Venture Firms in the Midwest, we’ll see faster growth with LPs making more money in Midwest Venture funds than in Silicon Valley companies.  Why is today the right time? The Midwest is typically cheaper than the coasts, and with cloud computing, you can rent all the engineering and computing power you need. The access to technical specialty is now unlocking other geographies, like China and Europe. We are melding knowledge and tech and making advances in areas such as car insurance, healthcare, taxi rides, etc. There’s also an imbalance of venture capital invested in the Midwest. Dive Capital is spending time in the Artificial Intelligence, Insurance, Robotics, and Ed-tech markets. When developing the fund, Drive Capital made the mistake of replicating a Silicon Valley approach. You can’t build companies in the Midwest and assume capital is unlimited. They learned to determine when products are working or not. Stop earlier if they aren’t hitting milestones. They also thought they'd have to import talent from the coasts, but have had a much better success rate in using employees from existing businesses, and retraining them in a startup. There is an engine of talent that doesn’t want to go to coasts. E.g., Root Insurance. Taking advantage of Nationwide Insurance experiences to help startups succeed.  Chris hasn’t seen a lot of change in existing businesses. He believes it’s just time before some of these companies will wake up and deal with irrelevance. What should companies do? Stop trying to be venture capitalists. Companies can innovate and work with startups, but should invest in Venture Capital firms. VCs will share their best innovation with the companies. Big companies have different skills than startups.  For more information or to connect, email Chris Olsen at chris@drivecapital.com or see www.drivecapital.com  If you liked this episode, you might also enjoy: Ep 105- Randy Komisar with Kleiner Perkins and Straight Talk for Startups Author; Ep 91- Paul Singh @ I/O Innovation Summit; Ep 65- Jason Calacanis, Angel Investor and Author of “Angel”; and Ep 52- Ann Winblad w/ Hummer Winblad VP FREE INNOVATION NEWSLETTER Get the latest episodes of the Inside Outside Innovation podcast, in addition to thought leadership in the form of blogs, innovation resources, videos, and invitations to exclusive events. SUBSCRIBE HERE For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy

If you don’t like disruption, you are going to HATE irrelevance.  Chris Olsen of Drive Capital talks about investing in world-class companies located in the Midwest. Drive Capital, a venture firm based in Columbus, OH, developed a $550 million fund with this aim. Chris believes the Midwest will see more billion-dollar companies in the next five years, and based on GDP, the Midwest is the 4th largest economy in the world. If there are more Venture Firms in the Midwest, we’ll see faster growth with LPs making more money in Midwest Venture funds than in Silicon Valley companies.  Why is today the right time? The Midwest is typically cheaper than the coasts, and with cloud computing, you can rent all the engineering and computing power you need. The access to technical specialty is now unlocking other geographies, like China and Europe. We are melding knowledge and tech and making advances in areas such as car insurance, healthcare, taxi rides, etc. There’s also an imbalance of venture capital invested in the Midwest. Dive Capital is spending time in the Artificial Intelligence, Insurance, Robotics, and Ed-tech markets. When developing the fund, Drive Capital made the mistake of replicating a Silicon Valley approach. You can’t build companies in the Midwest and assume capital is unlimited. They learned to determine when products are working or not. Stop earlier if they aren’t hitting milestones. They also thought they'd have to import talent from the coasts, but have had a much better success rate in using employees from existing businesses, and retraining them in a startup. There is an engine of talent that doesn’t want to go to coasts. E.g., Root Insurance. Taking advantage of Nationwide Insurance experiences to help startups succeed.  Chris hasn’t seen a lot of change in existing businesses. He believes it’s just time before some of these companies will wake up and deal with irrelevance. What should companies do? Stop trying to be venture capitalists. Companies can innovate and work with startups, but should invest in Venture Capital firms. VCs will share their best innovation with the companies. Big companies have different skills than startups.  For more information or to connect, email Chris Olsen at chris@drivecapital.com or see www.drivecapital.com  If you liked this episode, you might also enjoy: Ep 105- Randy Komisar with Kleiner Perkins and Straight Talk for Startups Author; Ep 91- Paul Singh @ I/O Innovation Summit; Ep 65- Jason Calacanis, Angel Investor and Author of “Angel”; and Ep 52- Ann Winblad w/ Hummer Winblad VP FREE INNOVATION NEWSLETTER Get the latest episodes of the Inside Outside Innovation podcast, in addition to thought leadership in the form of blogs, innovation resources, videos, and invitations to exclusive events. SUBSCRIBE HERE For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy

Chris Olsen is the Cofounder and Partner at Drive Capital. Chris started Drive Capital in 2012 after serving as a partner at Sequoia Capital for six years, where he focused s investments in growth stage opportunities. Chris and his cofounding partner were early on the trend of investing into the next wave of startups coming out of the midwest and his thesis turned out to be true in a big way having recently closed on a second fund totaling $300 Million. On this episode you'll learn: -Why did Chris decide to launch his fund in Columbus, Ohio? -How does Chris think the new Opportunity Zone legislation will affect venture capital in the midwest? -Where in the midwest does Chris think the hottest startup scenes are?

For decades, the communities to watch for the next batch of disruptive tech companies were along the coasts in cities like San Francisco, New York, and Boston. But that trend has started to change. Today, you’re just as likely to find the seeds of a billion-dollar startup in Cincinnati, Nashville, or Kansas City, and the venture capital industry is taking notice. Our first guest on today’s episode of the Igniting Startups podcast was among the earliest investors to see the potential in Midwestern tech communities. Chris Olsen was a partner at Sequoia Capital in Silicon Valley when he discovered the incredible tech opportunities going unnoticed in the state of Ohio. He moved to Columbus and founded Drive Capital in 2013, years before most coastal VCs had caught onto the tremendous business growth happening in America’s heartland. Over the last five years, Drive Capital has invested in more than two dozen Midwestern companies, which have earned a combined $30 billion in exits. In this episode, Chris is joined by Indianapolis-based entrepreneur Mike Seidle, COO of the location-based hiring software WorkHere, to discuss the abundant startup opportunities that remain to be leveraged in Ohio, Indiana, and beyond. In this episode with Chris Olsen and Mike Seidle, you’ll learn: --- The two core pillars of impactful venture investing. --- When to take a risk on an innovative new technology. --- Why the Midwest is attracting more and more attention from investors. --- How startups can leverage local talent populations to grow their business. --- One powerful strategy for finding investors who are right for your company. If you like this episode, please subscribe and leave us a review on iTunes. You can also follow us on Soundcloud or Stitcher. We have an incredible lineup of interviews we’ll be releasing every Tuesday here on the Powderkeg Podcast. Check it out at powderkeg.com/itunes.

Mark Kvamme has worked for Steve Jobs, started his own company that went public, invested in major wins from Silicon Valley, and now he's starting his own Venture Capital firm, Drive Capital. In this episode we'll hear Mark's remarkable story and learn why he's excited to spend the prime of his life in Central Ohio.   Please subscribe to Differential and review us wherever you listen to Podcasts. Thanks!   http://twitter.com/_differential_

With a background in insurance, Alex Timm approached Drive Capital for a job in venture capital. The conversation that took place at his interview did get Alex a new job, but it wasn't with Drive. It was as the founder of his own insurance company, Root Insurance. Root has been a massive success since its founding 3 years ago. It has the rare type of growth that entrepreneurs and investors dream about, and it was recently valued at a billion dollars. --- Please be sure to give us a review in whatever app you use to listen to podcasts! Also, don't hesitate to tweet at us. We're @_differential_

Differential is about sharing the stories of artists and innovators from the Midwest. In this trailer Drive Capital founder and Differential host, Chris Olsen, shares his story of how he came to leave Silicon Valley, why he started the venture capital firm Drive Capital, and why he’s now starting this podcast.

Produced by Foundersuite.com, "How I Raised It" goes behind the scenes with startup founders who have raised capital. In this interview, we chat with Kel Guerin of Ready Robotics. Ready Robotics is a "robotics-as-a-service" startup that leases collaborative robots to manufacturers for a period of time ranging from a few days to a year. The Company recently raised a $15 million Series A in a deal led by Drive Capital. Emerald Development Managers, RRE Ventures and Eniac Ventures also participated in the round. In this episode, Kel talks about the Company's roots in academia and the tech transfer process, how to find investors interested in robotics, why they are expanding in Columbus Ohio, when it's time to start working on your next raise, and more.

ProductTank provides an opportunity for Product Managers in Columbus to exchange ideas and experiences about Product Design, Development and Management, Business Modelling, Metrics, User Experience and all the other things that get us excited. This month we have a discussion with Steven Sutters, Senior Product Manager for Aver, about how Aver approaches product and Steven's perspectives on product management. Aver is a Drive Capital funded startup in the healthcare space. Aver’s solutions help healthcare payers and providers design, implement, and administer value-based programs. Together, they are simplifying value-based healthcare. Steven found his way into the field the same way everyone does: by delivering ice cream, teaching GED classes, selling cloths, and testing software. This is the audio recording from the live event on 4/20/2017. www.meetup.com/ProductTank-Columbus/ www.mindtheproduct.com http://mtpcon.com www.awh.net www.rev1ventures.com

On our episode this week, our interview features Chris Olsen, Co-Founder and General Partner at Drive Capital, for the second part of our series around Patient Identity in Value-Based Care! Chris is a Cincinnati-native, but previously was a partner at Sequoia Capital beginning in 2006 before co-founding Drive Capital in 2013. He joins Neil Patel, COO & President of Healthbox, and myself in this episode to discuss the move to Value Based Care and the investment opportunities this shift has created. In this episode, Chris, Neil, and I discuss: Chris’s background and how he came to start Drive Capital Why Chris is interested in the Value Based Care space and what about the companies he has invested in made him say “yes” As an investor who is not solely focused on the healthcare space, what are some of the things Chris needs to be comfortable with as he evaluates investments The advantages/disadvantages to having a broader investment focus Whether or not Chris thinks we are in a “bubble” as it relates to investment dollars in the venture capital space If 10 years down the road, companies were no longer focused on building toward value, what Chris believes they would be building toward What Chris thinks about the future of value-based healthcare models Connect with Chris: LinkedIn Twitter Connect with Drive Capital: Website  Connect with Healthbox Follow us on Twitter Follow me on Twitter Subscribe and leave a review in iTunes Have guest suggestions or topic ideas for the podcast? Send them to us at ideas@healthbox.com Listen to his episode on iTunes, SoundCloud, or Libsyn

This week, our interview features Sean Lane, Founder of CrossCHX, for the first part of our series around Patient Identity in Value-Based Care. CrossChx is a platform and app that securely stores a user's medical history, prescriptions, and more all on a smartphone. A user can share their profile with any provider they want, eliminating paper forms while protecting a user's medical identity. In this episode, Sean and I discuss: Sean’s background and how he came to found CrossChx How the CrossChx platform works and how it solves a variety of healthcare inequities Why Patient Identity in Value-Based Care is an important problem to fix and why patients need to own their Identities How this moves us toward a value-based care model rather than traditional FFS How CrossChx is approaching building in AI and Machine learning and a “Digital assistant" to make sure physicians see the most important and relevant data Sean’s strategy around raising funds from both Midwest-based firms like Drive Capital in Columbus, OH, and from Khosla Ventures on the West Coast How the differing geography of CrossChx’s investors has played a role in the help they are able to provide Sean’s thoughts on the future of value-based healthcare models Connect with Sean Lane: LinkedIn Twitter Connect with CrossChx: Website Blog Twitter Connect with Healthbox Follow us on Twitter Follow me on Twitter Subscribe and leave a review in iTunes Have guest suggestions or topic ideas for the podcast? Send them to us at ideas@healthbox.com Listen to his episode on iTunes, SoundCloud, or Libsyn

Startup Grind Columbus hosts monthly startup events to teach, inspire, and connect entrepreneurs, and meet new hires and investors in Columbus or our 200 other startup communities around the world. In this episode we feature Dan Manges, CTO of Root. Root is an auto insurance startup that uses data science to identify and insure good drivers. Root was started in 2015 in Columbus, OH, and has raised $7M from Drive Capital. By not insuring bad drivers, Root is able to reduce insurance premiums for good drivers significantly. Prior to Root, Dan was the founding CTO of Braintree, an online payments company that was acquired by PayPal in 2013 for $800M. The company's focus on building exceptional tools for developers led to it processing payments for thousands of discerning and disruptive companies, such as Uber, Airbnb, and GitHub. Dan began his career in software development with JPMorgan Chase, building software to support SOX Compliance. He also spent time as a Senior Consultant for ThoughtWorks, providing software delivery for ambitious organizations. This is the audio recording from the live event on 2/13/2017. www.joinroot.com www.startupgrind.com/columbus www.awh.net www.rev1ventures.com

Today we cover Part 2 of The Next Great Startup Ecosystem with Chris Olsen of Drive Capital. In this segment we address: Chris' thoughts on engineering talent retention in the midwest vs. the valley If the region presents unique challenges due to how spread out it is geographically His take...   To listen more, please visit http://fullratchet.net/podcast-episodes/ for all of our other episodes. Also, follow us on twitter @TheFullRatchet for updates and more information.

Chris Olsen of Drive Capital joins Nick to talk about the next great venture ecosystem: The Midwest.  We review the following: How Chris first discovered the opportunity in the midwest and the reaction of fellow Sequoia partners when he presented his findings The research effort the launched that helped build the...   To listen more, please visit http://fullratchet.net/podcast-episodes/ for all of our other episodes. Also, follow us on twitter @TheFullRatchet for updates and more information.

Summary: “What problems do you want to solve? What do you love doing? Who do you want to be around?”… This week we’re fortunate enough to sit down with Talent Partner at Drive Capital, Robert Hatta – Robert holds experiences from some of the most successful startups (or at least what once were) in the …

Startup Grind Columbus hosts monthly startup events to teach, inspire, and connect entrepreneurs, and meet new hires and investors in Columbus or our 200 other startup communities around the world. In this episode we feature Yasmine Lacaillade, Partner at Drive Capital. Yasmine (pronounced "Yaz-MEEN Lack-uh-Lade") helps Drive Capital's portfolio companies acquire their first or next customers and build out their corporate relationships. Prior to joining Drive, Yasmine was with TPG-Axon in London, where she was in charge of developing new and existing client relationships. Her experience includes marketing and investor relations work at multiple alternative investment firms. Born and raised in Belgium and France, she speaks four languages and makes a mean waffle. Yasmine graduated from Princeton University with a degree in Political Science. This is the audio recording from the live event on 9/12/2016. https://www.drivecapital.com https://www.startupgrind.com/columbus http://www.awh.net https://www.rev1ventures.com

Chris Olsen, Partner at Columbus, OH based VC firm Drive Capital, shared fantastic insights on how Columbus is evolving as a vibrant entrepreneurial community.