Podcasts about General Atlantic

This week we sat down with James Flynn, an investor at Sequoia. James focuses on growth-stage investments for Sequoia and was previously an investor at General Atlantic.  During the episode, we cover James's journey to Sequoia, highlighting intellectual curiosity and his competitive spirit as key attributes in his path to the firm. The conversation features a number of fascinating perspectives across investing in "daring" companies, including James's take on the relative importance of business model / founder / market in making an investment decision. We also cover how James thinks about absolute valuation as opposed to a multiple, and how he believes junior investors can add value.  James's energy is infectious and his eloquence and clarity of thought stand out, making the conversation one of our most fascinating yet. Episode Chapters:Key personal characteristics - 2:19James's journey post-college - 9:30Breaking in to Sequoia - 12:55Taking the shot - 13:55 Underwriting thoughts - numbers support the story - 21:33Sequoia's singular KPI - 27:45How junior investors can add value - 30:10Absolute valuation matters - 35:31 James's areas of focus - 38:32 Implications on education - 41:12Quick fire round - 43:26As always, feel free to contact us at partnerpathpodcast@gmail.com. We would love to hear ideas for content, guests, and overall feedback.This episode is brought to you by Grata, the world's leading deal sourcing platform. Our AI-powered search, investment-grade data, and intuitive workflows give you the edge needed to find and win deals in your industry. Visit grata.com to schedule a demo today.Fresh out of Y Combinator's Summer batch, Overlap is an AI-driven app that uses LLMs to curate the best moments from podcast episodes. Imagine having a smart assistant who reads through every podcast transcript, finds the best parts or parts most relevant to your search, and strings them together to form a new curated stream of content - that is what Overlap does. Podcasts are an exponentially growing source of unique information. Make use of it! Check out Overlap 2.0 on the App Store today.

This week's Espresso covers news from Finaktiva, Smart Compass, Mombak, and more!Outline of this episode:[00:30] – Kavak raises $127M in down round, drops valuation to $2.2B[00:43] – Onfly raises $40M Series B to expand corporate travel platform[00:56] – Altis raises $2.6M in equity and debt[01:05] – Toku raises $48M Series A extension to expand payments platform[01:16] – AdmiralONE raises $462K and acquires two startups[01:31] – Banorte acquires RappiCard in $50M deal[01:39] – ActiveCampaign acquires Mexican WhatsApp automation startup HilosResources & people mentioned:Startups: Kavak, Onfly, Altis, Toku, AdmiralONE, Grupo Financiero Banorte, RappiCard, ActiveCampaign, Hilos, VCs: SoftBank, General Atlantic, Goldman Sachs, HSBC, Tidemark, Magma Partners, Latitud, Oak HC/FT

[BAIXE GRÁTIS O LIVRO DO SUCESSO EMPRESARIAL] Inspire-se nas empresas de sucesso que sobreviveram ao caos dos anos 90 no Brasil e seja um empreendedor ou investidor de Bolsa ainda mais inteligente: https://lp.mmakers.com.br/episodio-martin-scobari?xpromo=MI-COMP-YT-DESCRICAO-X-20250327-EPISODIO199COMMARTINSCOBAR-MM-XComo uma escola no Ceará virou um unicórnio da educação brasileira?Neste vídeo, Martin Escobari, sócio da General Atlantic, revela a história inacreditável por trás do investimento na Arco Educação — um dos casos mais emblemáticos do que ele chama de magia do caos. Ele explica como um padrão "estranho" de candidatos cearenses no ITA levou à descoberta de uma escola que “fabrica gênios”.A conversa passa por temas como:✅ O que é a magia do caos e como ela revela oportunidades únicas de investimento✅ Por que o Brasil, mesmo no caos, pode gerar histórias de sucesso espetaculares✅ A descoberta da Arco Educação, nascida de um processo educacional singular no Ceará✅ Como a tecnologia da Arco elevou escolas em 1000 posições no ENEM✅ A importância da relação emocional entre professor e aluno para inovação na educação✅ O desafio de convencer investidores internacionais com base na intuição✅ Como um cheque pequeno virou um dos maiores cases da edtech no BrasilVocê já viu uma empresa desafiar todas as regras e mesmo assim virar um sucesso estrondoso?

In a world where adult beverages have long been synonymous with alcohol, Bill Shufelt saw something different—a cultural and economic opportunity hidden in plain sight. He successfully navigated the startup ecosystem--scaling, manufacturing, building, and financing his company. Bill's company, Athletic Brewing, has attracted funding from top-tier investors like General Atlantic, Keurig Dr Pepper, Blake Mycoskie, and Lance Armstrong.

[BAIXE GRÁTIS O LIVRO DO SUCESSO EMPRESARIAL] Inspire-se nas empresas de sucesso que sobreviveram ao caos dos anos 90 no Brasil e seja um empreendedor ou investidor de Bolsa ainda mais inteligente:https://lp.mmakers.com.br/episodio-martin-scobari?xpromo=MI-COMP-YT-DESCRICAO-X-20250327-EPISODIO199COMMARTINSCOBAR-MM-X No livro "Success Against the Odds", você vai aprender:✅Por que a maioria das estratégias ensinadas em MBAs falha em mercados imprevisíveis ✅Como empresas como Embraer, Natura, Itaú e Brahma se adaptaram para prosperar no Brasil dos anos 90✅Os três caminhos para criar e proteger valor em mercados turbulentos como o Brasil✅O conceito de "espera ativa" - e como ele pode salvar seu negócio na próxima crise✅O modelo prático e comprovado para tomar decisões mesmo quando o futuro parece invisível ✅Como lidar com choques violentos de mercado, transformando crises em oportunidadesNeste episódio especial do Market Makers, recebemos Martin Escobari, chairman global da General Atlantic e um dos investidores mais respeitados do mundo, para um papo profundo, provocador e inspirador. Ele fala sobre sua filosofia de investimento baseada na intuição informada, a importância de "abraçar o caos" e como a magia do caos pode criar as maiores oportunidades da sua vida.Ele revela como a IA já está transformando a tomada de decisões nos maiores fundos de private equity do planeta e por que acredita que estamos diante da maior revolução tecnológica da nossa geração. Escobari conta os bastidores dos maiores erros da sua carreira — como dizer "não" para Amazon, Uber e Nubank — e o que aprendeu com cada um deles.Além disso, detalha o case da Arco Educação, elogia o potencial do Brasil como potência de inovação e compartilha reflexões poderosas sobre propósito, dinheiro, família e juventude. Prepare-se para uma verdadeira aula sobre o papel da inteligência artificial no mercado, os bastidores das grandes decisões financeiras e uma visão única sobre o que realmente importa ao investir.

Hoy conversé con Stefan Moeller, cofundador y CEO de Klar, uno de los bancos digitales más grandes en México con +3M usuarios. Klar factura más de $200M por año y logra operar 10 veces más eficiente que los bancos tradicionales. A la fecha, ha levantado $167M de inversionistas como General Atlantic, Prosus Ventures y Santander.-En Startupeable hacemos más gracias a  Notion, la plataforma todo en uno para organizar tu startup.Centraliza documentos, tareas y bases de datos en un solo lugar: el cerebro digital de tu negocio, ahora con IA para agilizar tu trabajo.Nos aliamos con Notion para regalarte 3 meses gratis del plan Plus y acceso ilimitado a su IA.

In this episode of the Rainmaker Podcast, host Gui Costin, founder and CEO of Dakota, sits down with John Bailey, co-founder of OneFund Investments, to discuss how his firm is democratizing access to venture capital and private equity. Bailey shares insights into his journey from working at General Atlantic to launching OneFund and the strategies that have contributed to the firm's growth.Bailey begins by reflecting on his background, from studying at Tufts University to earning an MBA from Wharton. After working in consulting and growth equity, he realized a fundamental issue in the investment industry: access to top-tier private equity and venture capital funds was restricted to institutional investors and ultra-high-net-worth individuals. With minimum check sizes in the millions, most investors were effectively shut out of these opportunities. Seeing this gap, Bailey co-founded OneFund Investments, a fund of funds designed to provide accredited investors with diversified access to top-performing funds in the private markets.Launching OneFund required a strategic approach to building investor relationships from the ground up. Unlike established firms with large institutional networks, OneFund had to develop a go-to-market strategy tailored to a new investor demographic. One key lesson Bailey shares is the importance of listening to potential investors before designing a product. Many firms build their funds first and then try to sell them, but OneFund engaged with investors early to understand their needs, shaping its offerings to provide the access and diversification they were looking for.Bailey also highlights the crucial role of technology in managing investor relationships. A well-implemented CRM system allows the team to track investor engagement, refine outreach efforts, and tailor communications based on behavior patterns. Rather than relying on broad content distribution, OneFund takes a personalized, high-touch approach, ensuring investors receive relevant and timely information. Education has been a major focus, as many of their investors are new to private equity. To address this, OneFund offers webinars, investor calls, and detailed materials to help clients make informed decisions.Reflecting on leadership, Bailey believes in leading by example and embracing every aspect of the startup process, from high-level strategy to granular tasks. His advice to young professionals is to align themselves with a product they truly believe in, as conviction is key to long-term success. This conversation offers valuable insights for sales professionals, fundraisers, and investors looking to navigate the evolving private equity landscape.

In this episode we speak with Mark Dzialga, the Founder and Managing Partner of Brighton Park Capital, a growth equity investment firm focused on entrepreneur-led, growth-stage software, healthcare, and tech-enabled services companies. Brighton Park Capital invests in companies that provide highly innovative solutions in partnership with great management teams. The firm brings purpose-built, value-add capabilities that match the unique requirements of each of its companies to build market leading products and to execute the needed strategies to create important global companies. Prior to starting Brighton Park Capital, Mark was a Managing Director at General Atlantic for more than 20 years. I am your host RJ Lumba.  We hope you enjoy the show.  If you like the episode, click to follow.

Anish Batlaw, Global Head of Talent at General Atlantic and Co-Author of Talent: The Market Cap Multiplier, joins Jessica this week to dive into the importance of talent density, its impact on the bottom line, and why the right CEO makes all the difference. Do you have an ongoing work issue you need guidance solving? Or maybe you want to know how Patty and Jess would have dealt with a past problem. Share your stories and questions with our producers here.TruthWorks is hosted by Jessica Neal and Patty McCord. The show is edited, mixed and produced by Megan Hayward. Our Production Manager is Kathleen Speckert. TruthWorks is an editaudio production.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

In this installment of Workday Shift: Moving Financial Services Forward, we delve into the operational complexities of business transformation with Lee Vanderpool, Chief Accounting Officer at General Atlantic. In this episode, Vanderpool reveals how the ability to quickly extract intelligence from financial data has become a critical competitive advantage. Tune in to discover how your organization can harness the power of data in today's rapidly evolving business landscape.

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Learning Technologies Group PLC (AIM:LTG, OTC:LTTHF) chief executive Jonathan Satchell talked with Proactive's Stephen Gunnion about the company's transition to private ownership following its acquisition by private equity group General Atlantic. Satchell reflected on LTG's journey from its 2013 listing to its rapid growth, driven by acquisitions and strong investor backing. However, he noted that the last three years brought challenges, including market shifts and a declining share price, which ultimately led to the company's decision to go private. He emphasised the role of independent board members in determining the deal's fairness for shareholders, with a substantial premium over the prior stock price. Discussing the future, Satchell highlighted General Atlantic's expertise in technology and North America, which aligns well with LTG's predominantly U.S.-based operations. He acknowledged the potential impact of US policy changes, particularly in diversity and inclusion programs, but remained optimistic about LTG's growth prospects. Reflecting on London's public markets, Satchell expressed mixed emotions, stating, “The public markets have been exceptionally supportive for LTG in the first eight years of its journey, but the environment changed completely.” He urged the London market to regain its confidence and appeal for growth companies. For more insights, watch the full interview. Don't forget to like this video, subscribe to our channel, and turn on notifications for the latest updates from Proactive. #LearningTechnologiesGroup #JonathanSatchell #LTG #GeneralAtlantic #StockMarket #PrivateEquity #MergersAndAcquisitions #BusinessNews #InvestorInsights #ProactiveInvestors

Today, I'm talking with Cornelia Gomez, Global Head of Sustainability at General Atlantic. Cornelia is a leader who has uniquely merged corporate social responsibility with real-world business practices.Born and raised in Paris, Cornelia's culturally vibrant yet traditional family shaped her strong sense of justice and commitment to ethical business practices.Starting her corporate journey at Group Casino, in Hong Kong, Cornelia took the lead on improving supply chain sustainability across Asia. Her work involved conducting audits, implementing system changes, and ensuring compliance with labor and environmental standards. She pushed for stronger accountability and higher sustainability benchmarks, driving meaningful change in an industry resistant to transformation.Now at General Atlantic, Cornelia oversees ESG integration across the firm's portfolio, spanning over 330 companies across 20+ countries​. Under Cornelia's leadership, sustainability has become a core pillar of the firm's investment approach​.GA doesn't see ESG as a checkbox exercise. Instead, they have developed a unique "value creation" framework based on three key triggers: revenue growth, cost efficiency, and risk mitigation​. This approach ensures that sustainability initiatives are directly linked to financial performance, helping businesses grow while making a positive impact.In this interview, Cornelia talks about the evolution of ESG and sustainability in private equity investing – from compliance-driven checklists to deeply integrated strategies that influence corporate governance and competitive advantage. Tune in to learn more about GA's pragmatic, data-driven approach to sustainability and how they integrate ESG principles to drive real-world value while ensuring long-term business growth.—About the SRI 360° Podcast: The SRI 360° Podcast is focused exclusively on sustainable & responsible investing. In each episode, I interview a world-class investor who is an accomplished practitioner from all asset classes. In my interviews, I cover everything from their early personal journeys to insights into how they developed and executed their investment strategies and what challenges they face today. Each episode is a chance to go way below the surface with these impressive people and gain additional insights and useful lessons from professional investors.—Connect with SRI360°:Sign up for the free weekly email updateVisit the SRI360° PODCASTVisit the SRI360° WEBSITEFollow SRI360° on XFollow SRI360° on FACEBOOK—Key Takeaways:Intro (00:00)Cornelia's background and education (03:27)Transition to business and sustainability (15:15)Role at Group Casino and early challenges (17:21)Move to France and role at PAI Partners (34:36)Joining General Atlantic (38:32)General Atlantic's theory of change (48:26)ESG integration in the investment life cycle (50:43)Three key value creation triggers (01:03:47)Using data collection and analysis to drive decision-making (01:13:32)Sustainability challenges and opportunities (01:25:28)Rapid fire questions (01:31:46)Contact info (01:35:17)—Additional Resources:- General Atlantic Website - General Atlantic LinkedIn   - Cornelia Gomez LinkedIn

Marianne Heiss lädt zu einem exklusiven Gespräch mit Achim Berg, wer einen sehr beeindruckenden Lebenslauf hat. Eigentlich wollte er Medizin studieren, sein Hausarzt hat ihm allerdings davon abgeraten, weshalb seine Wahl auf Wirtschaftsinformatik gefallen ist. Der Grundstein für eine erfolgreiche Karriere als Vorstandsmitglied bei der Deutschen Telekom, Deutschlandchef von Microsoft, CEO bei Bertelsmann, Aufsichtsrat der Allianz, Pro7 Nucom und Aufsichtsratsvorsitzender bei der Flix SE sowie von 2017 bis 2023 Präsident bei Bitkom sowie Partner von General Atlantic. Heute ist er unter anderem „Operating Partner“ und „Senior Advisor“ von Maximilian Viessmann. ----- Möchtest du was bestimmtes hören? (00:00) – Karriereweg von Achim Berg (01:38) – Zukunftsperspektiven: Digitalisierung und KI (03:01) – Persönliche Werte und Authentizität (05:13) – Leidenschaft als Erfolgsfaktor (06:05) – Gesellschaftliche Unsicherheiten und Stabilität (07:44) – Unternehmenswerte als Wettbewerbsvorteil (09:12) – Positive Impulse in der Politik (11:28) – KI im beruflichen Alltag (15:18) – Bildung und Weiterbildung (16:14) – Digitalisierung und Klimaschutz (17:02) – Innovation in Europa vs. USA (20:42) – Bürokratie und Überregulierung (21:50) – Erkenntnisse aus Krisen (24:24) – Umgang mit hohen Ansprüchen (25:26) – Einfluss familiärer Werte (29:27) – Das Thema der Einsamkeit im Alter (30:41) – Technikbildung für ältere Menschen (31:22) – Wünsche für gesellschaftlichen Zusammenhalt ----- Willst du diese Folge nicht nur anhören, sondern Achim Berg auch per Video sehen? Dann besuche gerne unserem YouTube Kanal: ⁠https://www.youtube.com/@followvoices⁠ ----- Folge VOICES auf Socials... ▸ www – ⁠voices.fm⁠ ▸ Instagram – ⁠@followvoices⁠ ▸ YouTube – ⁠@followvoices⁠ ▸ LinkedIn – ⁠@marianne-heiß

conversé con Adolfo Babatz, cofundador y CEO de Clip, la fintech mexicana que permite a miles de comercios aceptar pagos con tarjeta, posicionándose como el segundo mayor procesador de pagos con tarjeta en México. -Este episodio es presentado por Zendesk, la plataforma todo-en-uno para la gestión de atención al cliente, en la que confían miles de startups y empresas globales como Slack, Shopify y Airbnb.Prueba Zendesk completamente gratis por 6 meses aquí: https://rebrand.ly/SSPZNSP-Por favor ayúdame dejando una reseña en Spotify o Apple Podcasts: https://ratethispodcast.com/startupeable-En 2021, Clip alcanzó una valuación de $2,000M y ha levantado más de $400M de inversionistas como SoftBank, Goldman Sachs, Viking Global, General Atlantic y Dalus Capital.Adolfo y yo hablamos sobre:Cómo la falta de competencia frena el desarrollo de startupsPor qué el verdadero reto de emprender es la batalla contra uno mismoLas claves para escalar masivamente la tecnología en MéxicoCómo construir una cultura basada en la confianza y el mérito-Notas del episodio: https://startupeable.com/clip-adolfoPara más contenido síguenos en:YouTube  | Sitio Web -Distribuido por Genuina Media

In this episode of the Canary Cast, Florian Hagenbuch, co-founder and partner at Canary, sits down with Christophe Gerlach, co-founder and CEO of Comp, a new kind of HR Tech that is rethinking the way businesses approach their total compensation strategies.From the origins of his entrepreneurial journey alongside Pedro Bobrow—delivering açaí to college students—to pioneering a "Service-as-a-Software" business model that leverages the combination of AI and human expertise, Chris shares details of his story and his vision for Comp's future. During the episode, he also reflects on the importance of thoughtful experimentation, building strategic trust when entering a new market, and the powerful impact of an intentional company culture.In this episode, we dive into: How Comp is helping companies be more strategic about every cent invested in labor costs Pioneering the "Service-as-a-Software" Business Model: How Comp is disrupting traditional compensation consultants and building the company at the intersection of technology and human expertise, where AI supports senior compensation executives to deliver personalized, effective solutions Comp’s approach to working closely with CEOs, CFOs, and CHROs to strategically manage compensation decisions during periods of expansion, restructuring, or business strategy shifts. Lessons learned about building a lean, high-performance team and why hiring A+ talent makes all the difference. Exceptionally, this episode was recorded in English, but we included a translated transcription below in the description of the episode. Whether you're a founder, business leader, HR professional, or just passionate about innovation, this episode is packed with insights at the forefront of compensation strategy and business-building. Tune in now to hear how Comp is not only solving today’s compensation challenges but also defining a new category in the HR landscape for the future. Guest:Christophe Gerlach Christophe Gerlach is the co-founder and CEO of Comp. Christophe graduated in Applied Economics and Management from Cornell University, where he met Pedro Bobrow. Together, they first founded Suna and are now building Comp. The company raised $4 million in a Seed round led by Kaszek, with participation from Canary, Norte, and 1616 funds, as well as 40 angel investors who are also executives from American companies and Brazilian startups such as Nubank, Creditas, and Caju. Follow Chris on LinkedIn Host: Florian Hagenbuch Florian is the co-founder and General Partner at Canary, a leading early-stage investment firm in Brazil and Latin America. Canary has invested in more than 100 companies since its founding in 2017. Previously, Florian founded Loft, a company that digitized and transformed the home buying experience in Brazil, bringing transparency, liquidity, and credit to millions of Brazilians. Before that, Florian also co-founded Printi, the leading online printing marketplace in Latin America. Follow Florian on LinkedIn Highlights: 00:00 - Opening01:50 - Personal Journey and the Beginning of Chris and Pedro's Partnership03:07 - Starting a Food Delivery Business in College07:25 - Transition to HR Tech and General Atlantic Experience08:37 - Labor Cost Challenges and Finding a thesis11:48 - Founding Comp and Initial Product Development13:30 - Comp's Value Proposition in the HR and Compensation Market18:29 - "Service-as-a-Software" Business Model and Strategic Use of AI for Software, Services, and Tools26:20 - Comp's Traction So Far28:44 - Building a team in a AI native company35:12 - Challenges along the way39:26 - Vision for the Future and Global Ambitions46:56 - Customer Success Stories and Impact51:56 - Closing RemarksEpisode Transcription in Portuguese: O mundo que estamos construindo é um em que um executivo pode vir e dizer: “Ei, em 2025, minha empresa vai crescer a receita em 25%. Precisamos alcançar o ponto de equilíbrio. Vamos abrir uma divisão de fintech, então precisaremos de novos tipos de talentos nessa área, e também vamos encerrar nossas operações no país X, Y, Z. Assim, gostaria que vocês me ajudassem a desenhar cada elemento do meu custo total de mão de obra." Quais benefícios eu devo oferecer? Quanto eu devo aumentar nos salários baseado nesse objetivo de ponto de equilíbrio, na minha retenção anterior, no índice de conversão de candidatos que já tivemos? Existe uma enorme quantidade de dados que podem ser usados, digamos, para otimizar essas decisões. E tudo isso pode começar a partir de um input estratégico de alto nível, como esse, composto por uma ou duas frases de um executivo, e, a partir daí, podemos fazer todo o trabalho e voltar com soluções para o cliente. Realmente acredito que é assim que as empresas tomarão decisões no futuro. E, honestamente, colocaria vocês nessa categoria. Não é fácil apontar para uma empresa específica, em outro lugar, fazendo algo verdadeiramente parecido com o que vocês estão fazendo. Vocês estão assumindo riscos reais de inovação e realmente estão na vanguarda do que é possível nessa área de atuação em que vocês trabalham. Chris, agora vamos mudar para o inglês para começar nosso episódio, já que temos um gringo aqui no programa hoje – gringo, como eu, de várias maneiras. Muito obrigado, Chris, por aceitar o convite de compartilhar um pouco sobre sua história e sua trajetória com a Comp. Estamos muito, muito empolgados em tê-lo aqui e ansiosos por essa conversa com você. Então, muito obrigado e seja bem-vindo. Chris: Obrigado pelo convite. Estou super animado para estar aqui e por essa conversa. Florian: Ótimo. Talvez comecemos com o comentário do gringo. Quando comecei minha carreira como empreendedor aqui no Brasil, havia muitos de nós. Era na época da Rocket Internet: tinha muitos alemães, americanos e franceses. E então, durante um tempo, eles meio que desapareceram. Provavelmente tem a ver com os altos e baixos econômicos do Brasil, mas eis que agora você está aqui, um gringo na cidade, construindo algo no Brasil. Algo realmente único e intrigante. Eu adoraria ouvir mais: você pode compartilhar um pouco sobre o seu passado, sua trajetória e o que o trouxe ao Brasil e à decisão de começar a Comp localmente? Chris: Claro! Que honra! Acho que sou o primeiro gringo no podcast, então estou honrado de ser o primeiro. Um pouco sobre mim – sou meio holandês e meio americano. Nasci na Holanda e cresci principalmente nos EUA. Quando jovem, meu sonho era jogar futebol profissional. Além de ser o “gringo” com quem você está conversando agora, meu segundo maior orgulho é que joguei contra o Mbappé na França quando eu tinha cerca de 14 anos. Mas, em certo ponto, percebi que não seria bom o suficiente para fazer disso uma carreira. Eu fui jogar na universidade e estudei na Cornell, em Nova York. Foi lá que conheci meu cofundador brasileiro, chamado Pedro, há mais ou menos uns 7 ou 8 anos. Estávamos em uma aula de comunicação empresarial, onde a tarefa era dar um discurso inspirador sobre algo que queríamos fazer em nossa carreira. Todo mundo na classe dizia que queria trabalhar no Goldman Sachs como banqueiro ou ser consultor na McKinsey. Pedro e eu fomos os únicos a falar sobre empreendedorismo. Achei que Pedro fez um discurso muito carismático e emocional sobre porque queria ser empreendedor. Mas o professor, depois do discurso dele, disse algo como: “Pedro, tenho certeza de que o que você disse foi ótimo, mas não consegui entender por causa do seu sotaque brasileiro. Você precisa melhorar isso se quiser passar nessa matéria." Após a aula, fiz uma brincadeira com ele, e acabamos nos tornando amigos por sermos os únicos da turma com mentalidade empreendedora. Começamos a almoçar juntos, a trocar ideias, etc. Durante nosso segundo ano de faculdade, começamos um negócio de entrega de comida. Entregávamos açaí para estudantes no campus e alguns outros itens de café da manhã. A inovação que criamos, entre aspas, foi que, diferente de plataformas como Uber Eats, iFood ou DoorDash, onde cada entrega é feita separadamente, nós coletávamos vários pedidos de uma vez para reduzir o preço da entrega. Em vez de uma pessoa da entrega pegar um pedido por vez, pegávamos, por exemplo, 8 ou 10 pedidos de uma só vez. Dessa forma, reduzíamos o custo para o consumidor e tornávamos o processo mais eficiente. Como muitos estudantes moravam próximos uns dos outros no campus, fazia sentido. Além disso, ajudávamos restaurantes fora do campus a atender os estudantes e a gerar mais receita durante as manhãs, quando eles tinham capacidade ociosa. Esse foi, basicamente, o nosso modelo de negócio. Chegamos a levantar capital de algumas aceleradoras, crescemos para uma equipe de 30 pessoas, aprendemos muito, mas tivemos o que chamamos de uma saída pequena. Não foi um grande sucesso financeiro, mas aprendemos que amávamos ser empreendedores. Até hoje, não sei explicar de forma 100% racional; foi mais emocional, e ainda é. Amamos construir algo do zero, trabalhar com colegas inteligentes e ambiciosos, enfrentar novos desafios todos os dias. Também aprendemos que adorávamos trabalhar juntos, e nos comprometemos a continuar trabalhando juntos por anos. Então, dessa experiência, não tivemos um grande retorno financeiro, mas conquistamos uma parceria de longo prazo entre mim e o Pedro. Depois de nos formarmos, trabalhei na General Atlantic, uma firma global de private equity focada em estágio de crescimento (Series B, Series C). Lá, me concentrei em empresas de tecnologia B2B e avaliei várias empresas de recrutamento, performance, folha de pagamento, compensação, etc. Foi um lugar fantástico para aprender e, eventualmente, acabei mergulhando fundo na área de tecnologia para RH, que encabeça o que fazemos hoje na Comp. Florian: Impressionante! Há muito o que explorar só nessa parte da sua trajetória, e também muitos aspectos em comum, Chris. Eu também joguei futebol, mas, infelizmente, não contra o Mbappé. Essa é uma ótima história! Você deveria contar isso mais vezes. Chris: Eu até contaria mais vezes, mas perdemos aquele jogo de 5 a 1. Florian: Ele marcou? Chris: Ele marcou três vezes. Florian: Uau. Já dava pra perceber que ele era incrível, né? Chris: Sim, dava pra ver que ele era fantástico. Florian: Então provavelmente você está em um daqueles vídeos caseiros onde o Mbappé destrói todo mundo, e você é um dos meninos tentando detê-lo no vídeo. Chris: Eu adoraria ver esse vídeo, por mais embaraçoso que fosse. Florian: Muito bom. Mas voltando ao que você mencionou, algo que capturou minha atenção foi quando você disse que, até hoje, não sabe muito bem por que quis começar uma empresa, dizendo ser um processo emocional. E, em muitos aspectos, isso se assemelha a ser uma criança querendo ser jogador de futebol, certo? É mais como um sonho, algo que você simplesmente quer fazer. E, como empreendedor, esperamos que você acabe se tornando mais um "Mbappé", do que "Chris". Mas, me conte um pouco mais sobre como vocês construíram a empresa na faculdade, venderam e seguiram em frente. Você sabia que ia começar outra empresa? E trabalhar na General Atlantic foi mais um “deixa eu olhar o mundo real e adquirir habilidades” ou algo mais? Como foi essa decisão? Para você, foi sempre óbvio que aquilo era algo temporário e que você voltaria a ser fundador? Chris: Sim, diria que foi algo assim. No último semestre da faculdade, Pedro e eu fizemos uma promessa um ao outro de que, em até 3 anos, iríamos começar um negócio juntos. Pedro foi trabalhar em um cargo de produto no Vale do Silício, enquanto eu fui para a General Atlantic, mas o plano era claro: trabalhar por alguns anos, ter experiências complementares em nossas trajetórias e aprender como é estar no “mundo real”. Queríamos construir um currículo sólido, mesmo que por apenas 1 ou 2 anos. Mas sabíamos, desde o dia em que paramos de trabalhar no negócio de entrega de açaí, que um dia voltaríamos. Florian: E vocês sabiam que seria vocês dois juntos novamente. Chris: Exatamente. Disso nós tínhamos certeza. Não sabíamos se seria uma empresa B2B, B2C, em qual setor, ou mesmo em qual geografia, mas sabíamos que seria nós dois. Acabamos indo para o mundo do tech para RH porque foi o foco do meu trabalho na General Atlantic, e posso aprofundar mais sobre isso. Florian: Legal, fale mais sobre isso. Acho muito interessante. Chris: Eu diria que existiam alguns temas principais. Na General Atlantic, como a maioria das empresas de investimento, o papel dos analistas juniores é basicamente buscar oportunidades e fazer diligências, no nosso caso, em empresas de tecnologia em estágios mais avançados (Series B em diante). Algo que me surpreendeu inicialmente – e lembro de comentar isso com o Pedro – foi que, ao fazermos diligência em empresas promissoras, percebíamos que a maioria dos CEOs tinha muita clareza sobre sua estratégia de mercado e visão do produto, mas, por outro lado, não tinham tanto domínio sobre a estratégia relacionada às pessoas que fazem todas essas coisas acontecerem. Perguntávamos coisas como: “Por que vocês têm essa divisão específica de salário fixo versus variável?”, ou “Quais são os custos associados à folha de pagamento nessa região ou país, se você contratar CLT ou prestadores de serviço?”. Também perguntávamos coisas como: “Como os gestores conseguem orçamento para novas contratações?” ou “Como vocês alocam o orçamento de aumento salarial anual?”. E a maioria dos líderes usava uma boa dose de intuição para responder a essas questões. Isso não é necessariamente errado, mas começamos a chamar isso de “estratégia de custo de mão de obra”. E ficou claro para nós que, mesmo em empresas modernas de tecnologia e serviços, onde 50% a 80% do orçamento operacional vai para folha de pagamento e benefícios, a abordagem usada para essas questões era baseada em “achismos”. O foco nessas decisões críticas parecia ser insuficiente. Outra coisa que eu aprendi na General Atlantic foi a operação do RH, ou seja, o lado operacional do RH, e não tanto o estratégico. Quando digo operacional, quero dizer as atividades diárias geridas, muitas vezes, em planilhas de Excel e PDFs. Observamos que esse era um espaço relativamente saturado globalmente. Em qualquer mercado grande (Latam, EUA, Europa, etc.), havia dezenas de empresas vendendo ferramentas de software que ajudavam as empresas a gerenciar diferentes partes da área de RH: desde folha de pagamento até recrutamento, desempenho, entre outros. Avaliamos que o lado operacional já tinha muitos concorrentes e seria muito difícil entrar nesse mercado com um SaaS tradicional. Além disso, percebemos que, enquanto o lado operacional era bem atendido, o lado estratégico – especificamente em relação a compensação e estratégia de custo de mão de obra – ainda dependia amplamente de consultorias como Mercer, Korn Ferry e Willis Towers Watson. Essas consultorias são extremamente caras e com NPS negativo. Foi um momento de “eureka” perceber que, apesar do custo alto, os resultados obtidos com essas consultorias não atendiam às expectativas. Além disso, muitas decisões relacionadas à compensação nas empresas ainda eram feitas de forma pouco transparente, tanto para recrutadores quanto para os próprios colaboradores. A compensação como um todo parecia ser um “problema cabeludo” tanto do lado da empresa quanto do colaborador. E foi aí que começamos a explorar a ideia de construir uma empresa que ajudasse outras empresas com suas estratégias de compensação total. Florian: Super interessante, Chris. Isso faz muito sentido. Por que você não nos conta um pouco mais sobre a evolução do produto da Comp e como a empresa começou? Também trabalhamos juntos nisso, então vi boa parte da jornada. Quando começaram, e quando investimos em vocês pela primeira vez, a ideia e o produto inicial eram, essencialmente, um banco de dados de compensação, com dados em tempo real. E foi incrível como vocês conseguiram atrair várias techs para participarem da plataforma, compartilhando, de forma anônima, os dados de compensação. Em troca, essas empresas recebiam benchmarks do mercado. Se minha descrição não for precisa, me corrija. Mas esse era o produto inicial. Como o valor evoluiu desde então? O que vocês aprenderam ao longo desses últimos anos e, agora, qual o principal valor que a Comp entrega? Chris: Certo! Há muita coisa para discutir aqui. Mas sim, começamos exatamente como você descreveu. Criamos um banco de dados de compensação, que é o primeiro produto. A proposta de valor para os clientes era: para tomar a maioria das decisões sobre salários, benefícios, bônus, e incentivos de longo prazo, eles precisariam de benchmarks do mercado. Quer dizer, dados específicos sobre o que os concorrentes diretos estão fazendo. E, claro, cada cliente precisa de benchmarks diferentes: por exemplo, uma empresa pode querer comparar seus engenheiros com Nubank e PicPay, mas precisa olhar para Itaú ou Bradesco quando se trata de analistas financeiros. O primeiro produto que criamos foi, basicamente, isso: um banco de dados com rede de dados altamente valiosa. Quanto mais empresas participam da base compartilhando seus dados anonimamente, mais robusto o banco de dados fica para todos. Por isso, disponibilizamos essa ferramenta gratuitamente – além do fato de que não existe orçamento tão significativo destinado apenas para a aquisição de benchmark. Hoje, temos mais de 1.000 empresas usando esse produto na América Latina, com foco no Brasil, além de algumas multinacionais que têm operações locais. Continuamos expandindo: começamos apenas com benchmarks de salário, mas já adicionamos dados sobre modelos de salário variável, benefícios, incentivos de longo prazo e até análises organizacionais como número médio de subordinados por gestor. Agora, ajudamos os clientes em duas frentes principais: estratégia e implementação. Sobre estratégia: hoje empresas nos contratam para desenhar ou revisar a estratégia de compensação. Isso inclui desde construir tabelas salariais até planos de bônus e benefícios. Por outro lado, também fornecemos ferramentas para implementar essas políticas, automatizando promoções, comunicação de benefícios, entre outras atividades. Florian: Super interessante, Chris. Isso faz muito sentido. Por que você não nos conta um pouco mais sobre a evolução do produto da Comp e como a empresa começou? Também trabalhamos juntos nisso, então vi boa parte da jornada. Quando começaram, e quando investimos em vocês pela primeira vez, a ideia e o produto inicial eram, essencialmente, um banco de dados de compensação, com dados em tempo real. E foi incrível como vocês conseguiram atrair várias techs para participarem da plataforma, compartilhando, de forma anônima, os dados de compensação. Em troca, essas empresas recebiam benchmarks do mercado. Se minha descrição não for precisa, me corrija. Mas esse era o produto inicial. Como o valor evoluiu desde então? O que vocês aprenderam ao longo desses últimos anos e, agora, qual o principal valor que a Comp entrega? Chris: Certo! Há muita coisa para discutir aqui. Mas sim, começamos exatamente como você descreveu. Criamos um banco de dados de compensação, que é o primeiro produto. A proposta de valor para os clientes era: para tomar a maioria das decisões sobre salários, benefícios, bônus, e incentivos de longo prazo, eles precisariam de benchmarks do mercado. Quer dizer, dados específicos sobre o que os concorrentes diretos estão fazendo. E, claro, cada cliente precisa de benchmarks diferentes: por exemplo, uma empresa pode querer comparar seus engenheiros com Nubank e PicPay, mas precisa olhar para Itaú ou Bradesco quando se trata de analistas financeiros. O primeiro produto que criamos foi, basicamente, isso: um banco de dados com rede de dados altamente valiosa. Quanto mais empresas participam da base compartilhando seus dados anonimamente, mais robusto o banco de dados fica para todos. Por isso, disponibilizamos essa ferramenta gratuitamente – além do fato de que não existe orçamento tão significativo destinado apenas para a aquisição de benchmark. Hoje, temos mais de 1.000 empresas usando esse produto na América Latina, com foco no Brasil, além de algumas multinacionais que têm operações locais. Continuamos expandindo: começamos apenas com benchmarks de salário, mas já adicionamos dados sobre modelos de salário variável, benefícios, incentivos de longo prazo e até análises organizacionais como número médio de subordinados por gestor. Agora, ajudamos os clientes em duas frentes principais: estratégia e implementação. Sobre estratégia: hoje empresas nos contratam para desenhar ou revisar a estratégia de compensação. Isso inclui desde construir tabelas salariais até planos de bônus e benefícios. Por outro lado, também fornecemos ferramentas para implementar essas políticas, automatizando promoções, comunicação de benefícios, entre outras atividades. Florian: Muito interessante, Chris. Notei que você não mencionou a palavra "IA" ao falar do produto, o que é curioso, porque vejo a Comp como uma empresa nativa de IA. Vamos falar um pouco sobre o que significa ser uma empresa nativa de IA, tanto no produto quanto na cultura. Como vocês estão utilizando IA para liderar essa categoria de "selling work"? Chris: Ótima pergunta. Talvez a primeira coisa a abordar seja por que não mencionamos IA ao falar da Comp. Diferente de outras empresas de "selling work", que tentam eliminar completamente a necessidade de humanos na operação, nós intencionalmente mantemos humanos no processo. Isso porque acreditamos que, em decisões estratégicas como compensação, é crucial ter um especialista humano envolvido. Nosso diferencial é que usamos IA para apoiar esses especialistas. A IA nos ajuda a analisar grandes volumes de dados, identificar padrões e fornecer recomendações baseadas em dados. Mas o toque humano ainda é essencial, especialmente em decisões estratégicas críticas. Florian: Faz sentido. E como vocês têm se saído em termos de tração e marcos importantes? Chris: Hoje, temos mais de 1.000 empresas usando nosso produto de benchmark e mais de 100 clientes pagantes utilizando nossos serviços de estratégia e implementação. Crescemos mais de 8x ano a ano em 2024 com uma equipe enxuta de 16 pessoas. Florian: Impressionante. E como vocês pensam sobre a cultura da empresa, especialmente em um ambiente de crescimento tão rápido? Chris: Temos sido muito intencionais sobre manter a equipe pequena e focada. Acreditamos que uma equipe menor e altamente qualificada é mais eficiente e ágil. Isso nos permite evitar burocracia e tomar decisões rapidamente. Também incentivamos uma cultura de colaboração e propriedade, onde cada membro da equipe é incentivado a assumir responsabilidade e contribuir ativamente. Florian: Muito interessante, Chris. E quais são os maiores desafios que vocês enfrentaram até agora? Chris: Um dos maiores desafios tem sido vender para compradores avessos ao risco, como o RH. É difícil convencê-los a adotar uma nova abordagem sem muita confiança. Investimos muito em construir nossa marca e estabelecer confiança com nossos clientes. Outro desafio é educar o mercado sobre o valor que oferecemos. Muitas vezes, os clientes não percebem que têm um problema até que seja tarde demais. Por isso, começamos com contratos menores e expandimos conforme ganhamos a confiança do cliente. Florian: E quais são os planos futuros para a Comp? Chris: Temos ambições globais. O problema que resolvemos é universal, e acreditamos que podemos levar nossa abordagem para outros mercados. Estamos apenas começando, mas estamos animados com o potencial de crescimento e impacto que podemos ter. Florian: Muito obrigado, Chris, por compartilhar sua história e insights. Foi uma conversa incrível, e estamos ansiosos para ver o que o futuro reserva para a Comp. Chris: Obrigado, Florian, e a toda a equipe da Canary pelo apoio. Estamos apenas começando, e há muito mais por vir. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Franco Verona, Managing Partner of Foxmont Capital Partners and Jeremy Au discussed: 1. Foxmont Capital VC & BCG Report: Franco recounted Foxmont Capital Partners' journey since its founding in 2018, highlighting 40 investments across fintech, deep tech, and consumer goods. Their Philippine Venture Capital Report in collaboration with BCG has been instrumental in attracting global attention to the Philippines' potential as an emerging market. Analysis includes the rise of the middle class, which grew from 12% to 48% of the population within a decade, alongside consistent 6% GDP growth. This economic momentum has driven demand for local consumer brands like Pickup Coffee and Colourette. 2. Philippines Startup Opportunities: They explored how startups can address gaps between generational low-cost products and premium U.S. imports by targeting the young, experimental population with an average age of 25. Franco emphasized prioritizing profitability and creating Filipino solutions for Filipino problems. Examples included TPG's investment in BillEase, IFC's funding of Salmon, and the rise of B2B solutions like Sprout Solutions addressing HR and payroll inefficiencies. 3. 10 Year Predictions: Franco forecasted that the Philippines would mirror Indonesia's growth trajectory from a decade ago, with fintech, e-commerce, and logistics driving the next wave of investments. While trends like AI and crypto dominate globally, foundational sectors where the Philippines lags 5–10 years behind peers present the most immediate opportunity. Key investments such as General Atlantic's involvement in Kumu and MUFG's funding of GCash signal ecosystem maturity. They also discussed how geopolitical tensions with the U.S. and China could shape future growth and relations. The influx of Chinese goods and EVs was also noted as shaping competition and local demand. Additionally, they touched on the Philippines' dual colonial history and its cultural impact on business, the economic implications of the recent POGO ban, and the rise of tech-driven business models replacing BPO-led operations === Watch, listen or read the full insight at www.bravesea.com/blog/philippine-startups-rising Nonton, dengar atau baca wawasan lengkapnya di www.bravesea.com/blog/philippine-startups-rising 观看、收听或阅读全文，请访问 www.bravesea.com/blog/philippine-startups-rising Xem, nghe hoặc đọc toàn bộ thông tin chi tiết tại www.bravesea.com/blog/philippine-startups-rising Get transcripts, startup resources & community discussions at www.bravesea.com WhatsApp: https://whatsapp.com/channel/0029VakR55X6BIElUEvkN02e TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@jeremyau Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jeremyauz Twitter: https://twitter.com/jeremyau LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/bravesea Spotify English: https://open.spotify.com/show/4TnqkaWpTT181lMA8xNu0T Bahasa Indonesia: https://open.spotify.com/show/2Vs8t6qPo0eFb4o6zOmiVZ Chinese: https://open.spotify.com/show/20AGbzHhzFDWyRTbHTVDJR Vietnamese: https://open.spotify.com/show/0yqd3Jj0I19NhN0h8lWrK1 YouTube English: https://www.youtube.com/@JeremyAu?sub_confirmation=1 Apple Podcast English: https://podcasts.apple.com/sg/podcast/brave-southeast-asia-tech-singapore-indonesia-vietnam/id1506890464 Learn more about Nika.eco! Reach out to info@nika.eco if you are a geospatial data scientist or climate researcher who is interested to partner on a pilot or research opportunities

How a 1,500-Year-Old Game Became an Online SensationIt started as a simple idea in 2005—a hub for chess enthusiasts to connect, chat, and share their love for the game.Erik Allebest and Jay Severson, two college buddies with a shared passion for strategy, had just purchased the domain Chess.com for $55,000. Initially, it was a forum, but then the demand for online play began to soar.In 2007, they launched the first subscription-based version of Chess.com. Within a few years, the platform began to gain members and marked its place as the go-to site for chess lovers.In 2023, it hosted the first-ever Champions Chess Tour, offering a record-breaking $2 million prize pool.Last year alone, 12.5 billion games were played on Chess.com—an astonishing 35 million games per day.In this episode of the NEON Show, Erik Allebest, co-founder of Chess.com, discusses his journey from a chess enthusiast to creating the world's largest online chess platform. He talks about his entrepreneurial start, the hurdles in building a sustainable business, and key moments in Chess.com's success, including lawsuits, early VC rejections, a $600 million valuation, and scaling during the pandemic.Timestamp00:00 - Introduction02:06 - Family influence on Erik's entrepreneurial mindset05:00 - Falling in love with chess at 18 through books07:25 - Selling an e-commerce business to fund chess.com09:00 - Founding challenges and initial growth struggles13:50 - Why conventional careers didn't suit Erik18:30 - Settling lawsuits, including the vodka-based case21:50 - Persevering despite doubts about the chess market22:55 - General Atlantic's investment in chess.com26:10 - Key insights learned from investor partnerships29:56 - Shifting from entrepreneur to CEO33:24 - Erik's passion for creating products37:18 - How media boosted chess's popularity globally44:23 - The downsides of rapid monetization46:53 - Managing chess.com's pandemic-driven growth50:06 - Erik's focus on sustainability and future growth56:00 - India's cultural impact on global chess59:24 - Erik's views on digital security risks01:03:40 - Why employees stay for passion, not just pay01:07:26 - Erik's belief in chess's continued global growth01:09:00 - Embracing errors as learning opportunities-----Hi, I am your host Siddhartha! I have been an entrepreneur from 2012-2017 building two products AddoDoc and Babygogo. After selling my company to SHEROES, I and my partner Nansi decided to start up again. But we felt unequipped in our skillset in 2018 to build a large company. We had known 0-1 journeys from our startups but lacked the experience of building 1-10 journeys. Hence was born The Neon Show (Earlier 100x Entrepreneur) to learn from founders and investors, the mindset to scale yourself and your company. This quest still keeps us excited even after 5 years and doing 200+ episodes.We welcome you to our journey to understand what goes behind building a super successful company. Every episode is done with a very selfish motive, that I and Nansi should come out as a better entrepreneur and professional after absorbing the learnings.-----Check us out on:Website: https://neon.fund/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theneonshoww/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/beneon/Twitter: https://x.com/TheNeonShowwConnect with Siddhartha on:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/siddharthaahluwalia/Twitter: https://x.com/siddharthaa7-----This video is for informational purposes only. The views expressed are those of the individuals quoted and do not constitute professional advice.Send us a text

Entre a proposta de compra de uma empresa e o fechamento do negócio há um mar de negociações onde muitos empresários se lançam sem nenhum preparo e acabam perdendo dinheiro. Daniel Milanez, sócio e fundador da igc Partners, transformou essa odisseia numa oportunidade. Hoje ele vem aqui contar essa história e explicar como conduzir um processo de fusão ou aquisição de maneira favorável, sem cair no canto da sereia. Conteúdo patrocinado #insiderstore Compre sua Tech T-Shirt Insider com 15% de desconto usando o cupom CAFECOMADM15 https://adm.to/4ikEKl7 CÂMBIO Proteja os ganhos do seu negócio com a Wise Empresas https://adm.to/49u6gbG ERP Potencialize os resultados da sua empresa com o software de gestão da Sankhya https://adm.to/494GhYc Sobre o entrevistadoDaniel Milanez é cofundador e COO da igc Partners, empresa líder em M&A na América Latina pelo sell side. Fundada em 1997, a igc já realizou mais de 400 transações nos mais diversos setores, com deals emblemáticos para o mercado, como a venda da Aldo Solar para a Brookfield e a fusão da Farmasa com a Hypermarcas e o fundraising da Livemode com o General Atlantic.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sergio Fogel's entrepreneurial journey is a testament to the power of adaptability, resilience, and innovation. Born in Uruguay and later traversing the world for education and business, Sergio has built and scaled multiple ventures. The latest venture is dLocal, a fintech unicorn valued at $18 billion at its peak. It has attracted funding from top-tier investors like Alkeon Capital, General Atlantic, Tiger Global Management, and D1 Capital Partners.

Welcome to Omni Talk's Retail Daily Minute, sponsored by Ownit AI and Mirakl. In today's Retail Daily Minute:Vuori has raised $825 million from General Atlantic and Stripes, boosting its valuation to $5.5 billion.Amazon Fresh has opened eight new stores in California, New York, Maryland, Pennsylvania, and New Jersey, bringing its total to 60 locations.Midwest and Western grocers, like Bowman's Market, Maurer's Market IGA, Neiman's Family Market, Queen's Price Chopper and Soelbergs Market, are rolling out Caper Carts, smart shopping carts with AI-powered features like item recognition, interactive screens, and direct checkout capabilities.Stay informed with Omni Talk's Retail Daily Minute, your source for the latest and most important retail insights. Be careful out there!

Guest: Sebastian Siemiatkowski, CEO and co-founder of KlarnaLiving and working in Stockholm, Klarna CEO Sebastian Siemiatkowski thinks a lot about how he's perceived in Silicon Valley: “I feel like here I am, I am the small, country cousin from Sweden.” And on top of that, he knew that someone like Sam Altman wouldn't initially think of a European banking startup as an ideal partner for OpenAI — so, he made up an excuse to fly to San Francisco and meet with Altman. “I felt like, OK, this is going to be the busiest man in the world very soon,” Sebastian recalls. “When I first booked it with Sam, I think I got three hours in his calendar. By the time I arrived in San Francisco, it was down to 30 minutes.”Chapters:(01:02) - Workday and Salesforce (06:01) - Rolling your own (08:45) - AI-driven customer service (15:33) - Automation at scale for business (19:28) - The Toyota way (23:40) - Sam Altman (25:36) - Playing offense (28:25) - Reinventing Klarna (31:44) - The startup journey (35:37) - Common equity (39:28) - Champions League (42:24) - Hype cycles (47:35) - Sebastian's father (52:28) - Control and stability (57:23) - Comfort zone vs. stretch zone (01:02:27) - Creating resilience (01:06:23) - Why Klarna isn't hiring Mentioned in this episode: OpenAI, Seeking Alpha, Slack, Workday, ChatGPT, Stripe, CRMs, Mark Benioff, Twitter, Anthropic, Waymo, Devin AI, the Collison brothers and Stripe, Pieter van der Does and Adyen, Daniel Ek and Spotify, General Atlantic, DST Global, Anton Levy, Michael Moritz, Sequoia Capital, Niklas Adalberth, PayPal, CNBC, “Under Pressure” by Queen, Boris Johnson, Elon Musk, Google, Sam Walton, Made in America, Nina Siemiatkowski, and Snoop Dogg.Links:Connect with SebastianTwitterLinkedInConnect with JoubinTwitterLinkedInEmail: grit@kleinerperkins.com Learn more about Kleiner PerkinsThis episode was edited by Eric Johnson from LightningPod.fm

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In this episode, Tyler Hogge & Sterling Snow sit down with David George, General Partner at a16z, where he leads the growth investing practice. Since joining in 2019, David has been at the forefront of investments in companies like Coinbase, Databricks, Figma, Robinhood and Instacart. Prior to a16z, David was at General Atlantic, where he invested in iconic brands like Airbnb, Opendoor, Slack, Crowdstrike, and Uber. David shares his unique insights into growth investing and his predictions for the future.Chapters: 01:15 David's Path to Venture 05:30 What Makes Andreessen Horowitz Different 10:30 What He Looks For When Making Growth Investments21:15 Focus On Inputs Not Outputs29:30 How They Source Investments35:10 "On TAM, Ignore the Research Reports". Here's What To Look For Instead44:30 What It Takes To Go Public: The Three Things A Company Needs48:56 Where AI Is Going And How He's Investing1:01:23 Episode Takeaways Connect With David & a16zhttps://x.com/DavidGeorge83https://a16z.com/growth/

Today we hear from Pat Hedley, an advisor and investor in innovative growth companies, about the significance of human connections in personal and professional realms. Pat shares the inspiration behind her book 'Meet 100 People,' which she wrote to offer advice she wished she had early in her career. Jen and Pat will discuss the importance of building relationships, curiosity, and generosity, and Pat addresses common concerns from introverts about networking. Through personal anecdotes, Pat illustrates how even casual connections can lead to significant opportunities and emphasizes the value of consistency, authenticity, and a willingness to help others. Jennifer and Pat also highlight strategies for making meaningful connections and maintaining them over time. The conversation underscores the interconnectedness of relationships and the impact they have on various facets of life.In this interview with Pat, you'll discover:00:16 Introduction to the Show00:50 Meet Pat Hedley: Visionary and Strategist01:51 The Power of Human Connection02:16 Lessons from 'Meet 100 People'04:45 Personal Stories of Connection08:26 Advice for Introverts and Networking Tips22:36 The Importance of Authenticity and Self-Awareness27:45 Final Thoughts and How to ConnectResources mentioned:Meet 100 PeopleAbout the guest:Connect on LinkedInPat Hedley is an advisor to and investor in innovative growth companies. A visionary and strategist with a broad, global network of experts and resources, Pat counsels CEOs, entrepreneurs, and management teams. Previously she was a managing director with General Atlantic, a global growth equity firm. Pat has an MBA from Harvard Business School and a degree in computer science from Dartmouth College.OptiMatchAre you ready to stop struggling with high churn rates, decreased satisfaction, and financial losses due to poor matches in your business? See how the power of our SaaS algorithm delivers proven increases in satisfaction, higher retention rates, and increased revenue for businesses and marketplaces.OptiMatch is designed to be integrated into your existing recruitment process and used alongside your other tools.Our cutting-edge algorithms facilitate successful matches between employees and employers or customers and practitioners, resulting in proven increased satisfaction, effective sessions, higher retention rates, and increased revenue.Say goodbye to the friction, frustration, and inefficiency of poor matches, and hello to success with OptiMatch.

Ryan Breslow returns as CEO of Bolt, aiming to raise $450 million at a $14 billion valuation from investors in the UAE and U.K. This follows a share buyback earlier this year that valued the company at $300 million. Bolt previously raised $355 million in 2021, reaching an $11 billion valuation during the online retail growth due to the pandemic. The company faced challenges including lawsuits, internal conflicts, and leadership changes, which resulted in layoffs and the departure of former CEO Maju Kuruvilla. Existing investors must increase their investment to maintain preferred status, risking their shares if they do not comply. Bolt has attracted nearly $1 billion in investment from firms like General Atlantic and Tribe Capital. Future internal conflicts and challenges are anticipated.Learn more on this news visit us at: https://greyjournal.net/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Our Social Media Pages, follow us and engage with the Pill-grim community!Join our Entre CommunityInstagramTwitter YouTubeTikTokLinkedIn And now for this week's prescription:On this week's dose, we start (1:41) with a breakdown on Posh, an event startup that is looking to foster human connection through its platform that brings people together in intimate settings, and their $22M Series A. Then (8:37), we have a Pillfolio Update with Saronic, a startup that's leading the charge in autonomous surface vehicle innovation, and their $175MB that vaulted them to unicorn status. Lastly (15:55), we close out this week's dose with a deepdive on Athletic Brewing Company, America's largest non-alcoholic brewery, and their $50M funding round led by General Atlantic.Sources:https://posh.vip/ https://techcrunch.com/2024/07/23/event-startup-posh-raises-22m-in-to-focus-on-personalisation-and-event-diversification/ https://www.saronic.com/https://medium.com/saronic-technologies/saronic-raises-175-million-in-series-b-funding-valuing-company-at-1-billion-ad64de58babe https://techcrunch.com/2023/10/09/saronic-a-defense-startup-building-autonomous-ships-raises-55m/https://techcrunch.com/2023/09/30/vc-defense-tech/https://athleticbrewing.com/https://nabeerclub.com/athletic-brewings-50m-expansion-pushing-the-non-alcoholic-beer-revolution-further/https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/athletic-brewing-company-announces-50-million-equity-financing-round-led-by-general-atlantic-302191415.htmlMusic Credit: Chapter One by Cole Bauer and Dean Keetonhttps://www.colebauer.com/https://www.instagram.com/deankeeton/?hl=enDisclosure:The views, statements, and opinions,  expressed herein by the hosts and guests are their own, and their appearance on the podcast should not be construed as reflecting the views or implied endorsement of Independent Brokerage Solutions LLC or any of its officers, employees, or agents. The statements made herein should not be considered an investment opinion, advice, or a recommendation regarding securities of any company. This podcast is produced solely for informational purposes and is not to be construed as an offer to sell or the solicitation of an offer to buy a security.

The European tech industry saw unprecedented investment levels across various sectors. Germany's AI startup GraphCore secured a $2.3 billion Series G round, achieving a $12 billion valuation, led by Sequoia Capital, to bolster R&D and AI computing platforms. UK-based fintech firm Revolut raised $1.2 billion in a Series E round from TCV and SoftBank Vision Fund, now valued at $8.5 billion, planning global expansion and enhanced financial services. French biotech company DNA Script obtained $800 million in a Series C round from General Atlantic to advance DNA synthesis technology. Swedish electric vehicle maker Polestar raised $600 million in a Series D round, backed by Volvo Cars and Geely, aimed at increasing production capabilities and promoting all-electric vehicles. Dutch health tech startup Philips Health secured $450 million in a Series B round from Northzone and EQT Ventures, focusing on AI-driven health solutions and telehealth services.Learn more on this news visit us at: https://greyjournal.net/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Flo Health, a London-based provider of a women's health app, has raised over $200 million in a Series C funding round led by General Atlantic, achieving a valuation exceeding $1 billion. This milestone marks Flo as the first digital women's health app to reach unicorn status. Founded in 2015, the app has become highly popular for tracking ovulation and menstrual cycles and providing extensive health information. The company reports nearly 70 million monthly active users and close to 5 million paid subscribers, with 2024 bookings expected to surpass $200 million, reflecting a 50% increase from the previous year. Other significant funding rounds in the women's health sector include Maven Clinic, Kindbody, Gynesonics, and Natural Cycles, with investments ranging from $55 million to over $300 million.Learn more on this news visit us at: https://greyjournal.net/news/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Pat Hedley, investor, advisor, author of Meet 100 People, and TEDx speaker joins me on this episode. For 30 years, Pat was a managing director at General Atlantic, a global growth equity firm. Before joining General Atlantic, she worked as a consultant at Bain & Company. Pat is a graduate of Dartmouth College and earned an MBA from Harvard Business School. Topics we cover include networking and building meaningful relationships, developing confidence and overcoming the fear of networking, how to meet 100 people, and more. Get connected with Pat: Website: https://meet100people.com/  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Meet100people/  LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/pathedley/  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/meet100people  Twitter: https://x.com/meet100people  Purchase a copy of Meet 100 People: https://www.amazon.com/Meet-100-People-How-Everyones/dp/0998651508  Leave a 5-star review with a comment on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/business-minds-coffee-chat/id1539014324  Subscribe to my Business Builder Newsletter: https://bit.ly/32y0YxJ  Want to learn how you can work with me to gain more clarity, build a rock-solid foundation for your business, and achieve the results and success you deserve? Visit http://jayscherrbusinessconsulting.com/ and schedule a 1:1 discovery coaching call. Enjoy, thanks for listening, and please share with a friend!

Pre-IPO stock valuations = www.agdillon.com/reportsPre-IPO weekly market update pdf = www.agdillon.com/updatePre-IPO stock index fact sheet = www.agdillon.com/index00:07 | Axiom Space, Gravitics space station deal- Axiom Space, Gravitics develop space stations- $125m deal to develop new space station- Drive in-space manufacturing (new industry!)- SpaceX rockets will deliver new space station to orbit- Axiom Series C in Aug 2023 put the company at a $2.5b valuation- Gravitics posted a seed round in Dec 2022 at a $100m valuation01:41 | $50m for Athletic Brewing- Non-alcoholic beer- General Atlantic led- 10th largest US craft brewery- 19% non-alcoholic beer market share- $90m 2023 revenue, 3m cases sold- $800m valuation- 40% of Americans … 49% millennials, 61% Gen Z … trying to drink less alcohol02:25 | Neuralink second patient next week- Brain computer interface company- First patient, Noland Arbaugh (Jan 2024), can control a computer with just thoughts- Goal is to mitigate chip “thread” retraction and improve thread placement- $7.7b secondary market valuation, +122% vs its Nov 2023 round03:22 | xAI kills Oracle deal- AI large language model company- Owned by Elon Musk, X owns 25%- xAI was renting 24k Nvidia chips from Oracle- Deal ended as xAI building 100k Nvidia chip facility in Tennessee- $24b secondary market valuation, flat to its May 2024 round04:03 | $270m “investment” fund from Shein- Fast fashion company, direct to consumer- $270m into UK/Europe to combat industry waste, support regional brands- IPO expected on London Stock Exchange- Headquartered in Singapore, developed market company?- $66b valuation in its May 2023 Series G04:53 | AGI test from OpenAI- AI large language model business- New test details exactly what an artificial general intelligence (AGI) is- 5 “Levels”, OpenAI currently at Level 1- Level 5 has AI performing organizational work, or AI has autonomous decision making- CEO Altman believes AGI will be accomplished by 2030- $105b secondary market valuation, +22% vs its Apr 2024 last round05:44 | Apple, Microsoft off OpenAI board- Microsoft is $13b investor in OpenAI- OpenAI to power Apple Siri assistant- US/EU regulators voices antitrust concerns- Both companies recused themselves from board observer roles- OpenAI plans to consistently meet with both in future, so no real change?06:35 | 400% increase in SpaceX Starship launches- Space payload delivery and satellite internet company (Starlink)- Seek FAA approval to increase from 4 to 25 Starship launches- Starship has 4x the payload capacity of the current Falcon 9 and 97% less expensive per launch ($2m vs $62m)- $199b secondary market valuation, +10% vs its Jan 2024 round- Note that SpaceX is currently closing a tender round at a $210b valuation07:32 | Pre-IPO -0.23% for week, +62.79% for last 1yr- www.agdillon.com/reports for full pdf- Up week: Chime +13.6%, CoreWeave +8.5%, SpaceX +2.3%, Anthropic +1.8%, ByteDance +1.3%- Down week: Groq -21.9%, Ramp -8.5%, eToro -2.0%, Notion -1.2%, Scale AI -1.0%- Top valuations: ByteDance $289b, SpaceX $199b, OpenAI $105b, Stripe $78b, Databricks $44b08:23 | 2024 Pre-IPO Stock Vintage Index week performance- www.agdillon.com/index for pdf with constituents level performance by year- 2024 Vintage Index top contributors since inception: Rippling +107%, Anduril +56%, Revolut +56%, Klarna +45%, Epic Games +37%- Key metric averages for all Vintage Indexes 5 years old or older…444% cumulative return since inception61% realized, distributed to investors5.44 TVPI; 3.31 DPI, 2.13 RVPI4.1 years to return the fund

Martín Escobari is Co-President, Head of Global Growth Equity and Chairman of the Investment Committee at General Atlantic. GA is a leading growth equity firm that manages $84B and has been one of the pioneers of growth equity since its founding in 1980. Martín covers a wide range of topics including his philosophy, entrepreneurship and the outlook for growth equity.

In our nineteenth episode, Mark Lee talks to Eli Aheto, Managing Director on the BeyondNetZero team at General Atlantic, and Manuela Fumarola, Consulting Director at ERM, about how private equity funds can take advantage of new opportunities to scale climate investment. Their conversation covers:Scaling investment in climate tech that offers cost savings to customersOpportunities for climate investment in the agricultural sectorMeasuring the impact of climate private equity investmentClimate private equity exit strategies 

Welcome to Season 2 of the Dorm Room Disruptors Podcast. In this season we want to dial in one topic that often draws lots of curiosity… Y Combinator. Y Combinator is a startup bootcamp, that runs multiple times a year and is highly exclusive. AirBNB, Reddit, and DoorDash are all alumni from the program. This episode is sponsored by Jetson, the #1 entrepreneurship app. If you are thinking of starting a business try out Jetson Pro here. Lucious is the co-founder and Chief Eating Officer at BiteSight. Before starting his company, Lucious built his first $1M ARR product while moonlighting at a YC company at 19 years old. Lucious also built a treasury management company focused on nonprofits and was an analyst at General Atlantic covering restaurant tech. He is now building Bitesight with the help of his co-founder. BiteSight is a video-based food delivery app that learns what you like and shows you exactly what you are craving.  Imagine TikTok meets DoorDash. Since launching the beta in February, BiteSight has onboarded 274 restaurants in SF, and users are growing more than 50% each week, all organically. Chapter 1: Pivoting from QR Code Menus to Food Delivery Chapter 2: Getting Accepted into Y Combinator with a New Idea Chapter 3: Launching Bitesight and Onboarding Restaurants Chapter 4: Growing the Business and Competing with Uber Eats Chapter 5: Expanding to New York and Focusing on Recommendations

In this engaging episode of the "Karma School of Business Podcast," host Sean Mooney sits down with Cory Eaves, Partner and Head of Portfolio Operations at Baypine, to delve into the transformative journey of private equity from its traditional roots to its current innovative practices. Cory shares his unique path from a software engineering background on a farm in Iowa to becoming a trailblazer in operationalizing private equity at General Atlantic and now embarking on a new venture with Baypine. Episode Highlights: 1:16 - Cory Eaves' Unconventional Journey into Private Equity: Cory recounts his transition from a software engineer to a pivotal figure in the private equity world, emphasizing the serendipitous path that led him to his current role at Baypine. 4:04 - From Operational Expert to Private Equity Innovator: Cory discusses his significant contributions to operational excellence within private equity firms, highlighting his tenure at General Atlantic and his recent move to Baypine to leverage technology in transforming traditional businesses. 5:54 - Baypine's Unique Investment Philosophy: Cory outlines Baypine's strategy of applying technology to non-technology businesses, aiming to revolutionize sectors through digital transformation and operational improvements. 8:31 - Identifying Potential in Companies: Cory shares the key factors he considers when evaluating potential investments, such as leadership quality, strategic clarity, and product orientation, providing insights into what makes a company stand out. 14:56 - Value Creation at Baypine: Cory details Baypine's approach to value creation, focusing on digital transformation and leveraging technology to enhance business performance, setting Baypine apart in the private equity landscape. 20:04 - Embracing Data and AI for Future Success: Cory discusses the importance of data and AI in shaping the future of businesses, emphasizing the need for private equity firms to integrate these technologies into their investment strategies for sustained growth. 29:18 - Advice to Younger Self: Cory reflects on his career journey and shares personal advice he would give to his younger self, highlighting the importance of planning, pursuing passions, and maintaining a balanced perspective on career and personal life. For more information on Baypine, go to https://baypine.com/ For more information on Cory Eaves, go to https://www.linkedin.com/in/ceaves For more information on BluWave and this podcast, go to https://www.bluwave.net/podcasts/ This episode offers a comprehensive look into Cory Eaves' innovative contributions to the private equity industry and Baypine's forward-thinking investment strategy. Whether you're an investor, entrepreneur, or someone interested in the dynamics of operational excellence and technological transformation in private equity, Cory's story and insights are sure to inspire and inform.

De Amerikaanse investeringsmaatschappij General Atlantic is sinds februari aandeelhouder van woningplatform Funda, met een belang van 24 procent. Maar is er met de komst van deze investeerder daadwerkelijk iets veranderd? Of heeft makelaarsvereniging én grootaandeelhouder NVM het bij Funda nog altijd voor het zeggen?  Te gast is algemeen directeur Joost Dop.  Macro met Boot   Elke dag een intrigerende gedachtewisseling over de stand van de macro-economie. Op maandag en vrijdag gaat presentator Thomas van Zijl in gesprek met econoom Arnoud Boot, de rest van de week praat Van Zijl met econoom Edin Mujagić.  Ondernemerspanel  Drie accountantskantoren gaan in zee met een investeringsmaatschappij. En: Is huisartsenketen Co-Med bezig aan zijn laatste maanden? Dat en meer bespreken we om 11.10 in het ondernemerspanel met: Wendy van Ierschot, Oprichter van VIE people en VIE Tech Capital en Leen Zevenbergen, Oprichter van B-Corps Europe, Partner bij Been Management Consulting en walnotenboer  Pitches  Elke vrijdag is het weer tijd voor jonge ondernemingen om zichzelf op de kaart te zetten. Dat doen zij via een pitch en het doorstaan van een vragenvuur. Vandaag is het de beurt aan Alexander Kalkman van Kalkman food en Daan Maasson van Mended om hun ondernemingen te pitchen!  Maasbert Schouten van MaasInvest is er om de ondernemingen te beoordelen en van advies te voorzien. Contact & Abonneren  BNR Zakendoen zendt elke werkdag live uit van 11:00 tot 13:30 uur. Je kunt de redactie bereiken via e-mail.   Abonneren op de podcast van BNR Zakendoen kan via bnr.nl/zakendoen, of via Apple Podcast en Spotify. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

De Amerikaanse investeringsmaatschappij General Atlantic is in februari definitief aandeelhouder van Funda geworden, met een belang van 24 procent. Maar is er met de komst van deze Amerikaanse partij daadwerkelijk iets veranderd bij het woningplatform? Of is het in de praktijk vooral makelaarsvereniging  en meerderheidsaandeelhouder NVM die het beleid bepaalt? In ‘De top van Nederland' een uitgebreid gesprek met Joost Dop, de topman van Funda. Presentator Thomas van Zijl vraagt hem...  - of hij blij is met de komst van General Atlantic;  - hoe hij kijkt naar de rol van de NVM binnen Funda;  - of Funda kan innoveren;  - hoe hij de toekomst van Funda voor zich ziet;  - of er een minister van Wonen moet komen.  Over Funda Real Estate  Funda, officieel Funda Real Estate, is een woningplatform – opgericht voor en door makelaars - met Nederlands onroerend goed. De website is met ruim 70 miljoen bezoekers per maand een van de drukst bezochte huizensites van Nederland.  Over Thomas van Zijl  Thomas van Zijl is financieel journalist en presentator bij BNR. Hij presenteert dagelijks ‘BNR Zakendoen', het Nederlandse radioprogramma voor economisch nieuws en zakelijk inzicht, waar 'De top van Nederland' onderdeel van is. Ook is hij een van de makers van de podcast ‘Onder curatoren'.  Abonneer je op de podcast  Ga naar ‘De top van Nederland' en abonneer je op de podcast, ook te beluisteren via Apple Podcast en Spotify. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this episode of Breakthrough Labs, General Atlantic's Head of Financial Services Paul Stamas speaks with Chris Britt, Founder and CEO of Chime. They discuss Chris' early days in consulting and his time working at start-ups in San Francisco; his experience at Green Dot and working on teams that invented the retail distribution of credit and debit cards in traditional retail locations like Walmart and Walgreens; Chime's founding vision to cater to customers that were underserved by traditional banks; meeting his co-founder Ryan King and the importance of their complementary skillsets to scaling the business; establishing Chime after the Global Economic Crisis and the business' approach to gaining customers by aligning with them on key values; the structural advantage that Chime benefits from compared to big money-center banks that it competes with; how the company has navigated operating in a highly regulated industry; how Chime puts user experience forward by partnering with banks; brand loyalty and how the business' success is a reflection of its commitment to values and principles; the power of social media to engage and connect with members; measures Chime took during the pandemic to ease uncertainty for its members; how the company's mission-driven approach has allowed it to recruit top talent; efforts Chris and the leadership team take in order to prioritize employee wellness; and the importance of surrounding yourself with the best people that represent diversity of thought and experience. Key Takeaways – “In this episode” Chris discusses the impact of the Global Economic Crisis on the everyday consumer and how Chime grew out of a universal desire for more equitable banking services in the years to follow.  A look into Chris' early days pitching Chime to investors— he explains his vision for unlocking scale while serving a societal need by creating a business for the two-thirds of working age Americans, or about 150 million people, who live paycheck-to-paycheck.  The initial difficulty that came with creating a fee-free business model and learning how to operate a company that could become profitable while still staying true to its core values. Chime becoming the jersey partner of the Dallas Mavericks and the company's continued devotion to giving back to its community of users. Chris discusses how Chime has gone on to influence other incumbent banks to reduce consumer fees and offer more consumer-friendly policies, as well as banking innovations on the horizon. 

HighLevel recently sold 25% of the company to a large private equity firm. What does this mean for HighLevel now?Join us in this week's episode as Tyler and I break down how this latest investment from private equity giant General Atlantic could change HighLevel's control dynamics of the company.General Atlantic is a leading global growth equity investment with a portfolio including companies such as Snapchat, Slack, Duolingo, Etsy, SHEIN, and more.We explore how this investment might affect HighLevel's affiliate marketing strategy and overall marketing initiatives. Additionally, we discuss the potential long-term consequences of having such a powerhouse investor backing HighLevel.Curious how this latest financial chapter for HighLevel will unfold?Tune in to learn more!Key Takeaways:Introduction (00:00)HighLevel's first big-time investor (00:33)Minority stake vs. majority stake (02:27)HighLevel's affiliate marketing crackdown (04:55)Maturity in HighLevel's marketing initiatives (06:33)What you need to know about General Atlantic (09:48)Final thoughts (10:59)Additional Resources:- Sign up for my FREE SaaS Masterclass here- Get a FREE Trial of HighLevel here- Join our Facebook Group here- Subscribe to HL Pro Tools on YouTube here- Check out HighLevel guides and tutorials here–HighLevel Hot Takes is a dedicated podcast for everything HighLevel. From understanding how HighLevel works as a tool to the business side of things, we have it all covered here, one hot take at a time, so that you can move your business forward.Follow us on your favorite podcasting platform so you never miss an episode!

Carl Quintanilla and Sara Eisen tackle today's biggest Money Movers from the floor of the New York Stock Exchange. 

In this special episode, Miguel Armaza brings you a compilation of the best insights and actionable learnings on what it takes to be a great VC investor from 10 amazing interviews recorded over the last two years with early and late-stage investors.The Partners and leaders featured in this podcast, represent firms with a combined $160 billion AUM from funds including General Atlantic, Andreessen Horowitz, Lightspeed, Bain Capital, and more.If you want to dig deeper and listen to any of the complete episodes, you can find the links in our Substack newsletter. You'll hear from 10 investors:1. David Haber, General Partner at a16z2. Rana Yared, General Partner at Balderton Capital3. Howard Morgan, Chair and General Partner at B Capital & Co-Founder of First Round Capital4. Matt Harris, Partner at Bain Capital Ventures5. Mercedes Bent, Partner at Lightspeed Ventures6. Latif Peracha, General Partner at M137. Dan Rosen, Founder of Commerce Ventures8. Martin Escobari, Co-President of General Atlantic9. Emmalyn Shaw, Managing Partner at Flourish Ventures10. Tidjane Deme, General Partner at PartechWant more podcast episodes? Join me and follow Fintech Leaders today on Apple, Spotify, or your favorite podcast app for weekly conversations with today's global leaders that will dominate the 21st century in fintech, business, and beyond.Do you prefer a written summary? Check out the Fintech Leaders newsletter and join 65,000+ readers and listeners worldwide!Miguel Armaza is Co-Founder and General Partner of Gilgamesh Ventures, a seed-stage investment fund focused on fintech in the Americas. He also hosts and writes the Fintech Leaders podcast and newsletter.Miguel on LinkedIn: https://bit.ly/3nKha4ZMiguel on Twitter: https://bit.ly/2Jb5oBcFintech Leaders Newsletter: bit.ly/3jWIp

It was another wild week in the world of work. The boys cover a wide range of topics. Here's a breakdown of some of the highlights: PageUp: U.S. tech investor Battery Ventures is looking to cash out of talent management platform PageUp, which it funded in 2018. Despite efforts to expand globally and through acquisitions, PageUp struggled to gain traction in the U.S. market. HireRight: Investment funds affiliated with General Atlantic and Stone Point Capital are acquiring background check solution HireRight for approximately $1.65 billion. The sale suggests a smart move to sell while the stock is high. Beamery: Beamery's CTO and co-founder Michael Patterson has exited the company, amid rumors of acquisition by Workday. However, Workday may wait to acquire Beamery at a lower price, as Beamery has faced layoffs and client loss. The Hatch: Australian startup The Hatch has raised approximately $4.6 million to create a job platform targeting Gen Z professionals, aiming to disrupt traditional job boards by using AI to match users with jobs based on their values and skills. In addition, Chad and Joel discuss various topics related to current events and news, including the National Labor Relations Board's disputes with Amazon, SpaceX, and Trader Joe's, LinkedIn's legal troubles, North Korean hackers using AI for phishing scams, and more. Join us for a lively discussion on labor rights, privacy, and corporate ethics!

In this episode we speak with “Kim” Lechà, CEO of Typeform, a no-code SaaS platform with thoughtfully-designed tools that help companies grow their business by engaging with their audience. It provides a refreshingly different form builder that helps companies collect zero-party data while providing a stellar brand experience. The company is backed by Sofina, General Atlantic, Index Ventures, and other notable investors. Kim joined Typeform in 2018 as Chief Operating Officer, bringing more than 20 years of experience at high-growth companies.  He was recently recognized by The Software Report as one of the Top 50 SaaS CEOs of 2023. I am your host RJ Lumba.  We hope you enjoy the show.  If you like the episode, click to follow.

Doug Leone is the Global Managing Partner @ Sequoia Capital, one of the world's most renowned and successful venture firms with a portfolio including the likes of Google, Airbnb, Whatsapp, Stripe, Zoom and many more. Marcelo Claure is the Founder & CEO of Claure Group, a multi-billion-dollar global investment firm. He is the Executive Chairman and Managing Partner of Bicycle Capital, a $500M Latin America-focused growth equity fund, and was appointed Chairman in Latin America of SHEIN, the global #1 on-demand fashion company in the world. Claure was also the CEO of SoftBank Group International where he launched SoftBank's $8B Latin America Funds, and had direct oversight for SoftBank's operating companies.  Geoff Lewis is a Founder and Managing Partner of Bedrock, one of the breakout and new venture firms of the last decade, famously in search of narrative violations. He serves or has served on the Board of Directors for companies including Lyft (NASDAQ: LYFT), Nubank (NYSE: NU), Epirus, and Vercel.  Bill Ackman is the CEO of Pershing Square Capital Management, L.P., an SEC-registered investment adviser founded in 2003. Pershing Square is a concentrated research-intensive fundamental value investor in long and occasionally short investments in the public markets. Martín Escobari is Co-President, Managing Director and Head of General Atlantic's business in Latin America. Martín is Chairman of the firm's Investment Committee and also serves on the Management and Portfolio Committees. Orlando Bravo is a Founder and Managing Partner of Thoma Bravo. He led Thoma Bravo's early entry into software buyouts and built the firm into one of the top private equity firms in the world.  In Today's Episode on Price Sensitivity We Discuss: Doug Leone: Why the attitude of "deploy, deploy, deploy will get so many in trouble"? Marcelo Claure: How to know when price matters and when it does not? Geoff Lewis: What is the right framework to assess price at an early stage? David Tisch: How does the importance of price change vis a vis company vs portfolio? Orlando Bravo: What have been Thoma Bravo's biggest lessons on price? Cyan Banister: Why does Cyan believe there will be a reckoning?

Recorded on January 31, 2024  Featuring guest co-host FM Nate Solon  With talk of online cheating recently dominating chess conversations, Chess.com CEO and co-founder Erik Allebest joined me (and guest co-host FM Nate Solon) to discuss the issue at length. While Erik acknowledges that chess cheating is an existential threat to the game, the research of his Chess.com team suggests that people overestimate the frequency of online cheating occurrences. Erik also discussed Chess.com's current and forthcoming anti-cheat measures, their policy regarding not naming suspected cheaters, and Erik's thoughts on some recent headline-grabbing comments by GM Fabiano Caruana. We also covered a lot of topics unrelated to online cheating, including The Magnus-Hikaru match that fell through last year, the closures of Chess24 and the Pro Chess League, Chess.com's relationship with FIDE, and Erik's reflections on the Niemann-Carlsen story. As Erik discussed, there will still be a lot more information coming out about that story in a forthcoming Netflix documentary. I appreciated Erik's willingness to speak so openly about so many issues and think that you will learn a lot from the conversation.  0:00- Be sure to check out Chessable's new courses including GM Srinath Narayanan's brand new course on the Classical Sicilian, and if you use this link to sign up for Chessable Pro, and/or make a Chessable purchase, it will help support Perpetual Chess.  https://www.chessable.com/pro/?utm_source=affiliate&utm_medium=benjohnson&utm_campaign=pro 0:01- Here are the links to subscribe to guest co-host FM Nate Solon's blog and to check out his new learning cohort, The Chess Gym: https://thechessgym.com/ https://zwischenzug.substack.com/ 0:03- Erik Allebest joins the podcast! We begin by discussing chess cheating.  Mentioned: Erik's first interview with Ilya Levitov https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cZDRrWAx2Rk (there is a part 2 to that interview that was released after this podcast was recorded) NY Times article:  https://www.nytimes.com/2024/01/22/crosswords/chess-cheating-online-fide.html 13:30- What does Erik think of GM Fabiano Caruana's recent suggestions of widespread cheating during Titled Tuesday?  Mentioned; Nate's post called Beating Hikaru https://zwischenzug.substack.com/p/beating-hikaru 27:00- More on cheating, including whether they have considered having players play from centralized locations and other issues.  31:00- What goes into their policy of not naming cheaters, might that policy be changed?  40:00- Has Chess.com had discussions with FIDE about sharing info about who has been banned from their site?  42;00- Would Chess.com consider being involved in a new chess governing body?  Mentioned: Episode 364 with GM Patrick Wolff  49:00- What happened with the match between Magnus and Hikaru that fell through last year?  Mentioned: The State of Chess.com 2023: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ri3Z809CbS8 55:00- What will be the subject of a forthcoming Netflix chess documentary? Mentioned: GM Sam Sevian  57:00- What did the CHess.com team learn from the Niemann-Carlsen controversy?  1:01:00- Why was the Pro Chess League shut down? What about Chess24?  1:11:00- Was selling a partial stake of Chess.com to the private equity firm General Atlantic related to the Play Magnus acquisition?  Mentioned: Isai Scheinberg, General Atlantic Announces Investment in Chess.com: https://www.generalatlantic.com/media-article/chess-com-announces-growth-investment-from-general-atlantic/ 1:20:00- Closing thoughts- what is Erik excited for in the coming year?  Thanks to Erik for joining us, and to FM Nate Solon for co-hosting!  If you would like to help support Perpetual Chess, you can do so here: https://www.patreon.com/perpetualchess Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In a special episode of Squawk Pod, Joe Kernen, Becky Quick, and Andrew Ross Sorkin are at the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland, where they're speaking with General Atlantic Chairman and CEO Bill Ford. After the firm's latest acquisition of Actis, General Atlantic will have $100B under management. Since inception, the firm has deployed $60B into over 500 companies, including Uber, Airbnb, Etsy, Mobileye, Chime, and TikTok parent ByteDance. Ford sits on the boards of BlackRock and Bytedance and shares his perspective on the global energy supply and US concerns about Chinese technology.  In this episode:Becky Quick, @BeckyQuickJoe Kernen, @JoeSquawkAndrew Ross Sorkin, @andrewrsorkinCameron Costa, @CameronCostaNY

Joe & the Joice Revolution! Embark on a journey into the dynamic landscape of the beverage industry with our episode, where we dissect the monumental move made by General Atlantic. In a significant leap from their prior minority investment in 2016, General Atlantic has acquired a majority interest in the rapidly expanding and beloved beverage chain, Joe & the Juice. This acquisition, explored in-depth throughout the episode, is strategically designed to propel Joe & the Juice into a new era of global expansion by opening more international stores and bolstering its online presence. Listeners will gain insights into the expected innovations that this partnership promises, aiming to elevate the customer experience and revitalize the brand. Additionally, the episode delves into the financial aspects of the deal, emphasizing General Atlantic's commitment to reducing debt and fortifying Joe & the Juice's financial standing. As the narrative unfolds, listeners are encouraged to share their perspectives on this transformative development, sparking a collective conversation on the potential impact of General Atlantic's move on the future trajectory of Joe & the Juice. Ready to dive into the world of beverage franchising? Discover new possibilities towards your entrepreneurial independence. Take our Biz Quiz right now and filter through more than 10,000 business opportunities. https://www.vettedbiz.com/quiz-test/ Looking for the perfect franchise in the world of food and beverage? Your perfect opportunity is waiting for you! Click here: https://www.vettedbiz.com/solutions/franchise-buyers/ #Joe&theJuice #FranchiseFindings If you are looking for more information, you can connect with us through our networks:  ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.vettedbiz.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠  ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.linkedin.com/company/vettedbiz/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠  ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.facebook.com/vettedbiz⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ 

In this episode, Mariana speaks with Martín Escobari, Head of Global Growth Equity, Co-President, Managing Director, Head of Latin America and Chairman of General Atlantic's Investment Committee, and Luis Cervantes, Managing Director and Head of GA's Mexico City Office. They discuss the factors that have contributed to the emergence of an important entrepreneurial ecosystem in Latin America and define what barriers are still hindering its future potential. They compare the Latin American environment with that of other emerging markets and explain how entrepreneurs are adapting to a world of higher interest rates. They also converse about the industries that are being transformed such as fintech, e-commerce, healthcare, and security, among others; and how the start ups are increasing competition and improving the lives of millions. Finally, they explain the transformational nature of AI and how all companies are experimenting with it. 

David Velez is the Founder and CEO of Nubank, one of the largest and fastest-growing financial institutions in the world. 1 in 2 people in Brazil alone have a Nubank account. Nubank's purple credit card in Mexico is the highest-rated NPS product of any consumer product in the world. Before founding Nubank in 2013, David was a partner at Sequoia Capital between 2011 and 2013, in charge of the firm's Latin American investments group. Before Sequoia, David worked in investment banking and growth equity at Goldman Sachs, Morgan Stanley and General Atlantic. In Today's Episode with David Velez We Discuss: 1. From Sequoia Partner to Creating One of the Largest Financial Institutions: What was the Sequoia interview process like? What questions did Doug Leone really dive into when hiring David? What impressed David most about how Sequoia interview and win talent? What are 1-2 of David's biggest lessons from working with Doug Leone? 2. From a Small House to a $BN Public Company: What does David believe are the 1-2 core but non-obvious reasons why Nubank scaled so fast? What does David believe are the most non-obvious but massive opportunities Nubank has to 10x from here? Why does David believe emerging market fintech providers will be more valuable than Western fintechs? What does David believe Western fintechs and regulators can learn from BRIC economy fintechs? 3. How AI Changes The Future of Financial Services: How does David believe AI will change financial services? What products are the lowest-hanging fruit? Which products will be harder for AI to serve? How will AI handle the ambiguity of which master to serve; the consumer and their experience or the bank and their fees and profit motive? Will banks need to own and operate their own models? If using other models, what will differentiate them when they are layers on top of someone else's technology? 4. David Velez: The Leader and Father: What does it mean to be a great listener? How does David approach it? What has been David's biggest lessons from Sequoia on culture? What works? What does not? What are David's biggest pieces of advice to raise kids that are not spoiled and are hard-working and humble? How does David think about "efficient giving" with the philanthropy he does today? What is the big paradox and challenge in philanthropy today?