Podcasts about Madrona

What happens when a scientist becomes a VC? We sat down with Madrona's Joe Horsman to find out. In this episode, Joe shares his journey from late nights in the lab to helping biotech founders bring life-changing science to market. You'll hear: Why Seattle's biotech + AI ecosystem is heating up What founders need beyond funding to commercialize world-changing science. Why weekend adventures fuel Monday creativity

Cory Schisler isn't just building beautiful hotels and restaurants — he's rethinking what hospitality actually feels like. He's worked with brands like Proper and Viceroy, co-founded The Madrona in Healdsburg, and has a sharp eye for the subtle — and not-so-subtle — ways hospitality has evolved (and where it still needs to catch up). In this episode, we unpack: – The early experiences that shaped Cory's hospitality worldview – How to balance timeless service with modern guest expectations – The tech that actually enhances hospitality (and the kind that kills it) – Why QR code menus might signal the beginning of the end – What's next: the rise of micro-resorts and the white space between STRs and hotels Cory also shares how he approaches concept development, the difference between good and great creative partners, and what it really takes to build a team culture where guests feel seen — and staff feel proud. This one's packed with insight for anyone thinking about the next generation of hospitality brands. Learn more about Cory here. Explore The Madronna Behind the Stays is brought to you by Journey — a first-of-its-kind loyalty program that brings together an alliance of the world's top independently owned and operated stays and allows travelers to earn points and perks on boutique hotels, vacation rentals, treehouses, ski chalets, glamping experiences and so much more. Your host is Zach Busekrus, Head of the Journey Alliance. If you are a hospitality entrepreneur who has a stay, or a collection of stays with soul, we'd love for you to apply to join our Alliance at journey.com/alliance. 

In this episode of Founded & Funded, Madrona Managing Director Soma Somasegar sits down with Anoop Gupta, co-founder and CEO of  @SeekOut    — an AI-first company transforming how organizations discover, hire, and manage talent. They explore: 1) SeekOut's evolution from LLM-powered workflows to the launch of SeekOut Spot, their agentic AI solution that delivers hires in as little as 3 days. 2) Why "service as software" is the future of recruiting. 3) How founders and talent leaders can reimagine hiring in the age of AI agents. 4) Lessons from building an AI-native company through market shifts. 5) The real business model shift from tools to outcomes. With customers like Discord, 1Password, HP, and even Madrona itself, SeekOut is redefining what fast, high-quality hiring looks like. Transcript: https://madrona.com/rise-of-agentic-ai-in-recruiting-seekout-anoop-gupta Chapters: (00:00) Introduction (01:56) SeekOut Background and AI Evolution (03:55) The Role of Agentic AI in Recruiting (07:59) Business Model and Flexibility (12:59) Recruiting Process and Efficiency (16:49) Navigating Challenges and Product-Market Fit (20:29) Focus on Outcomes not on Hype  (22:25) Do you Need a Data Moat? (23:45) Don't build a recruiting org too early (25:50) The biggest hiring mistakes (29:15) Agentic AI for recruiting is here

Former journalist and VC firm content expert Coral Garnick Ducken returns to the studio to help us understand the top business stories of the week!Top Stories1. Two new grocery stores, one restaurant closesTrader Joe's draws hundreds to line up for grand opening (Seattle Times)PCC says downtown Seattle store to reopen this summer (Seattle Times)Virginia Inn, Seattle restaurant that predates Pike Place Market, will close (Seattle Times)2. Status of venture funding in Q1Seattle venture funding surges in first quarter (PSBJ)Filing: Seattle VC firm Ascend raising third fund to back more startups in Seattle and beyond (GeekWire)Seattle's newest investment group aims to break down silos between angel investors, VCs, founders (GeekWire)3. Blue Origin lands DOD contract (and women flight)Blue Origin lands $2.8 billion contract with DOD (PSBJ)Blue Origin's all-female space mission sends celebrities and scientists on a suborbital trip (GeekWire and elsewhere)4. Microsoft & Amazon want to remove middle managementMicrosoft reportedly eyes layoffs targeting middle managers (PSBJ)Amazon CEO Jassy blasts company bureaucracy in shareholders letter (Seattle Times)5. The future of content consumption with AIThe future of media is intelligent and interactive: How AI will change how we consume content (GeekWire)About guest co-host Coral Garnick Ducken - Digital Editor, Madrona:Prior to her current role as Digital Editor for Seattle VC firm Madrona, she was a content writer for Blueprint Technologies. Before that she was the Associate Editor at Puget Sound Business Journal after leaving Seattle Times as a business reporter. Coral earned her masters degree in Journalism from Columbia University.About host Rachel Horgan:Rachel is an independent event producer, emcee and entrepreneur. She worked for the Business Journal for 5 years as their Director...

​Microsoft Chairman & CEO Satya Nadella sat down with Madrona Managing Director Soma Somasegar at Madrona's 2025 Annual Meeting to discuss the key inflection points in his leadership journey, Microsoft's AI strategy, and the massive economic impact AI will have on the world. From redefining company culture to betting big on AI and OpenAI,Satya shares deep insights into Microsoft's transformation — and what's next. Watch now for leadership lessons, AI predictions, and the future of innovation! Transcript: https://www.madrona.com/satya-nadella-microsfot-ai-strategy-leadership-culture-computing Chapters: (00:00) Introduction (03:34) Satya Nadella's Journey as CEO  (09:57) Cultural Transformation at Microsoft (14:03) The Influence of Cricket on Leadership (18:27) The AI Revolution and Microsoft's Role (28:30) The Future of AI and Economic Impact

The One Seattle Comprehensive Plan is working its way through city council. It dictates how the city will grow over the next twenty years, including where density is allowed. While the details are still being worked out, the comprehensive plan has a new type of zoning: Neighborhood Centers. This part of the plan could affect up to 30 neighborhoods in Seattle – including places like Montlake, Madrona and Queen Anne – and has met with vocal opposition from many residents. But there is one constituency that sees these neighborhood centers, and more density in general, as a lifeline: people with disabilities. Guests: Cecelia Black, organizer with Disability Rights Washington Related Links: Why Seattle’s housing density plans are a disability-rights issue | Cascade PBS Thank you to the supporters of KUOW, you help make this show possible! If you want to help out, go to kuow.org/donate/soundsidenotes Soundside is a production of KUOW in Seattle, a proud member of the NPR Network. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week, we delve into the Project Stargate announcement by OpenAI, Oracle and Softbank, in conjunction with President Trump, and assess the implications for OpenAi's relationship with Microsoft. We explain what Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella really meant with his CNBC zinger about the Stargate investment, and consider how Elon Musk's involvement in the new administration could play out in the tech industry. PLUS, we discuss Madrona's big new funds and the potential impact on startup activity in the Pacific NW, and find a revealing piece of Microsoft history on an old CD-ROM. Related stories: Microsoft and OpenAI tweak the terms of their cloud deal, enabling $500B Stargate AI project ‘I’m good for my $80 billion’: What Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella really meant by his Stargate zinger CNBC: Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella on $500B Stargate project: Our partnership with OpenAI continues Madrona raises $770M for new funds — here’s what the Seattle VC firm is betting on Cascade PBS: The rise of Bluesky, a not-so-Seattle-based social media company Microsoft @ 50: ‘The Road Ahead’ at 30: What Bill Gates’ classic book about the future says about the world today Learn more and register here for our special Microsoft @ 50 event, March 20, 2025, in Seattle. With GeekWire's Todd Bishop and John Cook. Editing by Curt Milton.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jordan Tigani is the cofounder and CEO of MotherDuck, a data warehouse platform based on open source database DuckDB. They've raised $100M in funding from amazing investors like Andreessen Horowitz, Felicis, Madrona, and Altimeter. He was previously the CPO at SingleStore and spent 11 years at Google before that. He has a degree in electrical engineering from Harvard.  Jordan's favorite book: The Master and Margarita (Author: Mikhail Bulgakov)(00:01) Introduction(00:08) Founding of MotherDuck(01:12) The Philosophy of Shipping Products at MotherDuck(05:02) Founding Story and Identifying the Market Opportunity(10:57) Building the First Version and Overcoming Early Challenges(12:23) Validating Customer Needs and Asking the Right Questions(18:24) Deciding What Features to Prioritize and Exclude(21:30) Positioning a New Product in a Mature Market(27:36) Overcoming Challenges in Scaling MotherDuck(32:29) Measuring Success of New Features in Enterprise Products(36:20) Structuring the Organization for Effective Execution(41:09) Preparing MotherDuck for the AI Native Era(43:28) Rapid Fire Round --------Where to find Jordan Tigani: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jordantigani/--------Where to find Prateek Joshi: Newsletter: https://prateekjoshi.substack.com Website: https://prateekj.com LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/prateek-joshi-91047b19 Twitter: https://twitter.com/prateekvjoshi 

In this episode from 2012, Sasha and Jillian Moreno report from their shared hotel room at the Madrona Winter Fiber Arts Festival (now the Red Alder Fiber Arts Retreat). Hilarity ensues.  Apologies for the intermittent audio issues! You can find the script for this episode HERE. You can comment on and discuss this episode here in The Flock, Sheepspot's free online community for inquisitive spinners. Here's the link to the Podcast search page and playlists.  Since these episodes are encores, you may occasionally hear Sasha mention links that are no longer available.

Carlos Berrocal, Presidente de la Asociación de Vecinos de Madrona, nos habla sobre el nuevo transporte metropolitano entre Segovia-Fuentemilanos-Madrona.

How do you craft a story that resonates with both investors and customers? In this episode of North Star Leadership podcast, Erika Shaffer - a Director for Strategic Communication for Madrona Venture Group, shares her insights on the art of storytelling in business. She highlights the importance of tailoring the narrative for different audiences—investors versus customers—and the key role of authenticity and empathy in making a lasting impact. Storytelling for investors often focuses on trends, technology, and potential returns, with AI being a recurring theme. When communicating to customers, the focus shifts to the value they will receive, with less emphasis on technology like AI unless it directly benefits them. Authenticity in communication builds trust, while using buzzwords like AI without clear explanation can lead to distrust. Founders must be clear about what the market needs and how their product serves that need, aligning their communication with the audience's values. Erika shares her experience with writing content for Madrona, emphasizing the importance of balancing expert insights with actionable advice for founders. Resources Erika Shaffer on Madrona Website I LinkedIn I Email: erika@madrona.com Lindsay Pedersen - Contact me to tell me who you'd like to hear as a guest! I Connect with me on LinkedIn

Guests Tim Exile - musician and developer Paulee Bow  - Musician and vintage tech specialist Youtube Video Version: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=94P4-ONQ6Qw For preshow and Ad free version and much more: Patreon.com/sonicstate iZotope Plasma  - Give your tracks exactly what they need, exactly where and when they need it. Unlike traditional saturators that apply a static effect, Plasma's groundbreaking Flux Saturation technology analyzes your sound and applies dynamic processing, adding precise warmth, depth, and character to bring out the best in your mixes and masters. Save an extra 10% on any software purchase with the code SONIC10 at checkout. Whether you're crafting goosebump-inducing scores, deep dancefloor grooves, chart-topping hooks, or pushing boundaries with experimental sounds, Komplete 15 bundles have everything you need to make the music that matters to you. With an unparalleled range of plugins designed to take your productions from start to finish, explore what's new in the latest version. And exclusively for listeners of Sonic TALK, take 10% off your software purchase at Native-Instruments.com with the  code SONIC10. Some restrictions apply. 00:00:06 SHOW START 00:01:24 AD: SonicState Patreon 00:09:56 Time Exile Is Back 00:25:52 AD: iZotope Plasma 00:27:36 Orchid From Telepathic Instruments 00:37:39 Madrona Labs SUMU 00:46:31 AD: N.I. Kompete 15 00:47:33 Archiving and Backup   Where to Watch/Listen - We now stream the live show to Youtube Live, Twitch,  Facebook Live as well as at  Sonicstate.com/live every Weds at 4pm UK time- please do join in. Preshow available on Twitch. You can also download the audio version from RSS FEED 

What drives entrepreneurs to persist through the toughest challenges? Mike Fridgen, CEO of Madrona Venture Labs, joins Lindsay Pedersen on North Star Leaders Podcast to explore the dynamics of purpose-driven businesses and the importance of deeply connecting to the problem you're solving. They discuss how purpose fuels economic value, how mission-driven founders can navigate market shifts, and the balance between personal passion and the high-growth demands of venture-backed companies. You will hear Lindsay and Mike talk about: Mission-Driven Leadership: Mike emphasizes that successful founders are deeply connected to the problem they aim to solve. This mission-driven focus helps them persevere through challenges. Founder-Problem Fit: Investors at Madrona look for founders who are passionate about solving a specific problem rather than being attached to a particular product. This alignment fuels innovation and long-term success. Economic Value and Impact: Purpose and economic value are intertwined. Great economic outcomes often result from solving problems that have a significant impact on customers. Profit is a byproduct of meaningful problem-solving. Venture-Backed Businesses: Not every company should pursue venture funding. Many successful businesses are purpose-driven but don't need the scale or rapid growth that venture capital demands. Being clear on your business model early on is key. Self-Care and Rituals: Mike shares the importance of maintaining balance through travel, adventure, and outdoor activities. His family tradition of 10 international trips in 10 years helped balance intense careers with personal connection. Struggle Creates Meaning: Mike draws parallels between physical challenges, like hiking the Grand Canyon with his daughter, and the entrepreneurial journey. Struggle and discomfort often lead to more meaningful and rewarding experiences. Resources: Mike Fridgen: Madrona Venture Labs Contact me to tell me who you'd like to hear as a guest!

In this episode of Founded & Funded, Madrona Managing Director Tim Porter and Venture Partner Patrick Ennis host Chris Diorio, co-founder and CEO of Impinj, the pioneer and world leader in RFID technology. Patrick and Chris have known each other for more than 24 years — since Madrona and ARCH Venture Partners co-led Impinj's first round of financing in the summer of 2000. In this episode, these three reminisce about old times and share some fun stories while diving into what it takes to truly launch a new category — and the patience required by both entrepreneurs and investors when doing so. They also discuss developing new speculative technology, navigating channel partner relationships, making it through an IPO during uncertain times, and how Impinj became the least known $4.6 billion public company in Seattle. This is a must-listen for any entrepreneurs out there. Full transcript: https://www.madrona.com/perseverance-over-speed-creating-a-new-category-with-impinjs-chris-diorio Chapters: (00:00) Introduction  (02:01) Creating a category, early days of Impinj  (03:22) Pivot to RFID(04:40) Struggles and Breakthroughs(08:50) Principles and Company Culture(13:01) Struggles with RFID Standards  (14:27) Surviving and Thriving  (15:11) Adoption and Scaling Challenges (18:01) End Customer Scenarios and Partnerships (20:52) Financing Strategy and Key Partnerships(23:27) Patrick Meeting Morris Chang: A Career Highlight(24:50) Remembering Tom Alberg's Influence(27:55) The Art of Hiring and Mentorship(33:13) The Journey to IPO(36:42) Strategic Partnerships and Investments  (37:01) Company Principles and Future Outlook (38:35) Balancing Work and Life

Dr. Oren Etzioni is the founder of TrueMedia.org, a free-use product that allows critical election audiences from around the world to quickly and effectively detect deepfakes. He was the Founding Chief Executive Officer at the Allen Institute for AI (AI2), having served as CEO from its inception in 2013 until late 2022. He is Professor Emeritus at the University of Washington where he helped to pioneer meta-search, online comparison shopping, machine reading, and open information extraction. He has also authored several award-winning technical papers, and founded and sold many companies. In addition to his role at TrueMedia.org, he is currently a technical director of the AI2 Incubator and a Venture Partner at Madrona.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We were looking for a guest expert to discuss the new Microsoft Copilot features on the show this week, when we realized, why not go straight to the source? Our guest host for the first segment of the show is Microsoft Copilot, taking advantage of the new voice interaction mode rolled out by the company this week.  RELATED: New Microsoft Copilot features include natural AI voice interactions and daily news summary In the second segment, we get a behind-the-scenes view of this and other new features with a couple of clips from Mustafa Suleyman, the CEO of Microsoft AI, from the closing session at Madrona's Intelligent Applications Summit on Wednesday afternoon in downtown Seattle. He spoke on stage with S. “Soma” Somasegar, a former Microsoft executive who is now a managing director with the venture capital firm. RELATED: Microsoft AI CEO sees long-term memory as key to unlocking future AI experiences And in the final segment, GeekWire's Todd Bishop and John Cook — two humans! — assess Todd's conversation with Microsoft Copilot in the first segment, reflecting on the evolution of artificial intelligence and where it still falls short of human capability.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In the latest episode of Founded & Funded, Madrona Managing Director Tim Porter hosts Pradeep Rathinam, a seasoned software executive with over three decades of leadership experience. Paddy was the Founder and CEO of Madrona portfolio company AnswerIQ, which Madrona invested in back in 2017. It was one of the early machine learning applied to SaaS companies that Madrona invested in. Paddy sold AnswerIQ in 2020 to Freshworks, where he started out as chief customer officer, helped take the company public, became chief revenue officer, and really drove a series of incredible accomplishments for Freshworks. Today, Tim and Paddy dive into that world of SaaS go-to-market. Paddy shares his experiences on how to not just grow a company, as every company needs to do, but how to grow efficiently and how that includes reducing churn, expanding accounts, and landing new logos. This is something that all go-to-market leaders and startup founders have a lot of questions about how to unlock, so it is a must-listen for founders.   View the full transcript here: https://www.madrona.com/startup-efficient-growth-gtm-pradeep-rathinam/ You can find Paddy's writings on these topics here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/paddyrathinam/recent-activity/articles/ Chapters:  (00:00) Introduction (00:31) Meet Pradeep Rathinam (01:36) The AnswerIQ Journey (04:06) Joining Freshworks: Tackling Churn and Growth (05:25) Efficient Growth Strategies (06:10) Framework for Efficient Growth (09:09) Challenges and Solutions in Sales Transformation (14:12) Change Management and Organizational Alignment (17:28) New Business Development (23:01) Customer Retention Strategies (36:05) Driving Expansion Within Accounts (41:10) When to Hire a CRO

We have you covered from every angle on Nvidia earnings – including instant reaction, what it means for the mega-caps and more. Bespoke's Paul Hickey, Wealth Enhancement's Nicole Webb and Moor Insights & Strategy's Patrick Moorhead bring you the investor angle while CFRA's Angelo Zino on what he is telling clients about the numbers. Plus, Madrona's Matt McIlwain on what it means for big tech and the rest of the AI ecosystem. Other earnings include: Crowdstrike, Five Below, Pure Storage.

A strong Friday couldn't erase weekly losses for the S&P 500 and Nasdaq. Branch Global Capital's Greg Branch and Citi's Drew Pettit break down the market action. Goldman Sachs Chief US Economist David Mericle previews next week's Fed decision and the current state of inflation. Madrona's Matt McIlwain on next week's big tech earnings and why he's raising a red flag on Apple. Morgan sits down with Norfolk Southern CEO Alan Shaw in an exclusive interview. 

In this episode of Founded & Funded, host Coral Garnick Ducken interviews Madrona Partner Chris Picardo for the latest Investor Spotlight. With degrees in math and English, Chris shares his unique journey into venture capital. Chris highlights the importance of cross-disciplinary skills in understanding and communicating complex concepts and what he looks for in founders, emphasizing unique worldviews and innovative approaches, particularly in AI, biotech, and consumer verticals. This is a great episode for entrepreneurs interested in working with VCs.   (00:00) Introduction to Madrona Partner Chris Picardo (00:46) Chris Picardo: From Math and English to Startups (01:26) Chris's Transition to Madrona and Venture Capital (03:20) Joining Madrona and Early Stage Ventures (05:50) Chris on AI-Enabled Biotech (08:28) Chis's Cross-Disciplinary Approach (11:24) What Madrona Looks for in Founders (14:49) Book Recommendations and Personal Interests

https://www.paypal.me/Truelifepodcast?locale.x=en_USAloha and welcome, dear listeners, to another illuminating episode of TrueLife Media, where we explore the fascinating intersections of community, consciousness, and the ever-evolving frontiers of human potential. Today, we are privileged to be joined by a true pioneer in the realms of neuroscience and biotechnology, whose work bridges the scientific and the spiritual in profound and transformative ways.Our esteemed guest, Dr. Iris Madrona, is a distinguished neuroscientist and the visionary CEO of an innovative early-stage biotech firm. With a Ph.D. in Neuroscience from Dartmouth College, Dr. Madrona has made groundbreaking contributions in genetic engineering and regenerative medicine, evidenced by their impressive portfolio of provisional patents. As the founder and director of the Interdisciplinary Research Institute at Shasta, Dr. Madrona is dedicated to leveraging neuroscience to tackle real-world challenges, spearheading research initiatives that advance wellness solutions through the intersection of neuroscience, mental health, and molecular biology.Dr. Madrona's research is as diverse as it is impactful, spanning the psychological and biological implications of music, the computational modeling of affective states, and the exploration of emotion, self, and psychometrics. Their interdisciplinary approach has significantly influenced early childhood program assessments and our understanding of emotional dynamics in the brain.Today, we delve into one of Dr. Madrona's most intriguing projects: the neurogenesis of vocalization circuits in songbirds, inspired by the neurogenerative properties of psychedelic compounds like ayahuasca. This project not only seeks to enhance our understanding of neural plasticity and neurogenesis but also holds the potential to revolutionize therapeutic approaches for vocal and cognitive rehabilitation.Dr. Madrona's work is a beautiful synthesis of science and spirituality, art and nature. Their dedication to integrating these realms is evident in their innovative study designs and their profound connection to the natural world. Inspired by personal experiences and a deep-seated belief in the healing power of music and psychedelics, Dr. Madrona's research offers new hope for those suffering from neurological damage and chronic disease.As we journey through this conversation, prepare to be inspired by Dr. Madrona's insights into the neurogenesis of song circuits, the ethical considerations of neural manipulation, and the future of psychedelic research. Their passion for pushing the boundaries of what we know about the brain and consciousness promises to leave us with much to ponder and reflect upon.Please join me in warmly welcoming the brilliant and innovative Dr. Iris Madrona.https://docs.google.com/document/d/12rB9J3ixrE-flDO0iJC4G_8tH2pUJCLASE8uGqdoJpA/edit?usp=sharingYou can find more of my work on my Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/irismadronaphd https://www.paypal.me/Truelifepodcast?locale.x=en_US

During this episode of ROCKnVINO, hosts Coco and Michelle talk with Art Murray, owner of Flambeaux Wine and Cory Schisler, co-owner of The Madrona about a great summer film series called Movies on the Lawn at The Madrona. Cory and his business partner took ownership of The Madrona during the pandemic and opened the doors in the Spring of 2022, giving the space new life and creativity. He is directly involved in all aspects of guest experiences at The Madrona, from curating music playlists for each area of the property, to adjust the lighting until it is juuuust right! In 2023, The Madrona worked with AVFilm to create a fun summer film experience, and this year it is even better, paired with a different winery each month. Tickets include comfy blankets, popcorn and snacks, a glass of wine, and headphones to enjoy the show, as well as perfectly paired movies. Art Murray calls The Madrona his home away from home. Art loves to visit (almost daily, he says) and so presenting the film Labyrinth along with Flambeaux Wine was a natural fit. You can get tickets to see Labyrinth on July 10th by clicking here.   ROCKnVINO is sponsored by American AgCredit.

In this episode Brian and Jeff discuss what you need to know about your real estate portfolio. the Brian and Danielle, a Madrona advisor, discuss legacy planning mistakes to avoid. 

We feature the Madrona Marsh Nature Center, which has been preserved as a green oasis in the middle of Torrance. Learn about what makes the marsh special and take a tour of the nature center.

Top Stories:1. Expedia leaders are out⁠Geekwire article⁠/⁠Seattle Times article⁠2. Synapse bankruptcy affects Seattle startup⁠Geekwire article⁠3. Amazon AWS CEO change⁠PSBJ article⁠ (CEO leaving)⁠PSBJ article ⁠(new CEO)4. OpenAI's new voice product⁠Geekwire article⁠5. Local VC to launch startup community hub⁠Geekwire article⁠About guest co-host Coral Garnick Ducken - Digital Editor, Madrona:Prior to her current role as Digital Editor for Seattle VC firm Madrona, she was a content writer for Blueprint Technologies. Before that she was the Associate Editor at Puget Sound Business Journal after leaving Seattle Times as a business reporter. Coral earned her masters degree in Journalism from Columbia University.Host Rachel Horgan:Rachel is an independent event producer, emcee and entrepreneur. She worked for the Business Journal for 5 years as their Director of Events interviewing business leaders on stage before launching the weekly podcast. She earned her communication degree from the University of San Diego.Contact:Email: ⁠⁠theweeklyseattle@gmail.com⁠⁠Instagram: @theweeklyseattleWebsite: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.theweeklyseattle.com⁠

In this episode of Founded & Funded, Madrona Managing Director Steve Singh and Christal Bemont, CEO of Direct Travel, Madrona's newest portfolio company, delve into the acquisition of Direct Travel and its pivotal role in revolutionizing the $1.4T corporate travel ecosystem, along with  @Spotnana , Troop, and Center.   Full Transcript: https://bit.ly/3wxBFuT   (00:00) Intro (01:19) Direct Travel: Transforming Corporate Travel Management (03:56) The Challenges of Modern Business Travel (07:43) The Perfect Trip: A Vision for Seamless Travel (10:06) Spotnana: Building the Next-Generation Travel Platform (16:27) Integrating Solutions: Center and Troop's Role in the Travel Ecosystem (20:58) Direct Travel's Strategic Vision and Integration (25:15) Realizing the Perfect Trip: Timeline and Expectations

Jay Jeffers is the founder of JayJeffers Inc., coowner and designer of The Madrona, a boutique hotel and restaurant in Healdsburg, CA, and a celebrated interior designer known for creating luxurious, livable spaces with soul. At his renowned design firm, JayJeffers Inc. – which has offices in San Francisco and New York City – Jay offers a full range of concept-to-installation services including interior architecture, custom furniture design, art and antiques acquisitions and decoration, expertly curating homes all over California, New York, Texas, Florida and beyond. Jay has authored two books, Collected Cool and Be Bold, received numerous honors including being named to Elle Décor's A-list, and is regularly featured in notable shelter magazines, national newspapers, and show houses. Jay has also designed a fine line of architectural hardware for Accurate Lock & Hardware and three collections with Arteriors. After dedicating his career to designing bespoke homes for dynamic clients within the luxury market, Jay was thrilled to bring his talents to his debut hotel, The Madrona, which opened in spring 2022. With a deep love for hotels throughout most of his life, Jay discovered and acquired the property for The Madrona in 2020, along with his brother Kyle Jeffers and a group of investors. He has since personally designed every element of the hotel, restaurant, and guest experience, reimagining the historic showpiece to reflect a modern-day interpretation of late 19th century aestheticism, a movement dedicated to pure beauty, combining intellect with art and the exotic. Jay lives in San Francisco, New York City, and wine country with his two Cavalier King Charles Spaniels, Olive and Royal. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/gail-m-davis/message

Investor Sabrina Wu hosts Bobsled Co-founder and CEO Jake Graham for the latest episode of Founded & Funded. Jake is revolutionizing data sharing across platforms, enabling customers to get to analysis faster directly in the platforms where they work. Madrona co-led Bobsled's $17 million series A last year, which put the company at an $87 million valuation. In this episode, Jake — who had stints at Neo4j, Intel, and Microsoft — provides his perspective on why enabling cross-cloud data sharing is often cumbersome yet so important in the age of AI. He also shares why you can't PLG the enterprise, how to convince customers to adopt new technologies in a post-zero interest rate environment, and what it takes to land and partner with the hyperscalers. Transcript here: https://www.madrona.com/bobsled-cross-cloud-data-sharing/ (00:00) Introduction (01:36) Why found a startup? (03:00) The Genesis of Bobsled: From Inspiration to Reality (05:26) Understanding Bobsled's Functionality: Cross-Cloud Data Sharing (09:48) The Role of Cross-Cloud Data Sharing in the Age of AI (13:05) Redefining the Modern Data Stack and Its Future (18:04) Navigating Enterprise Sales and Partnerships in Tech (23:22) Strategic Partnerships and Navigating the Hyperscaler Landscape (29:40) Leadership Lessons and Vision for Bobsled

Hear from Madrona Managing Director Soma Somasegar as he discusses his path to venture capital by way of 27 years at Microsoft. He shares invaluable insights about what he looks for in a founder, the importance of passion in founders, the state of cloud technology, and the future of AI and Startups. Tim also shares Madrona's core principles, his favorite books for entrepreneurs, and his personal interests outside of work, including his passion for outdoor sports and the nonprofit Global Partnerships. This chat is a must-watch for aspiring entrepreneurs looking for insights into the venture capital world or strategies to capture an investor's eye. (00:00) Introduction (01:18) Soma's Journey from Microsoft to Madrona (02:08) Choosing the Venture Capital Path (03:31) Why Seattle and Madrona? (05:33) Soma's Investment Focus: AI and Cloud Infrastructure (08:00) Evaluating Founders and Teams (11:17) Recommended Books for Founders (12:20) Soma's Passion for Cricket

[Episode Summary]In this episode of "The Unfamiliar Shift with Ariela," host Ariela Kiradjian is joined by industry expert Cory Schisler to dive into the world of authentic hotel and restaurant brand building. Cory shares his insights, experiences, and valuable advice on creating unique and successful hospitality ventures. From a luxury boutique hotel project in wine country to the intricacies of branding, PR, influencer marketing, and the power of creativity, this episode is packed with valuable knowledge for anyone in the hospitality industry.[Episode Timestamps]Introduction: Authentic hotel and restaurant brand building with Cory Schisler. (0:00)A luxury boutique hotel project in wine country. (1:56)Funding and positioning a boutique hotel in wine country. (6:11)Branding and messaging for a boutique hotel. (12:14)Preopening budget for PR and its impact on a hotel's success. (15:44)Influencer marketing for a small hotel. (20:16)Creativity, reading habits, and podcasting. (26:19)[Episode Highlights]Introduction: Authentic hotel and restaurant brand building with Cory Schisler. (0:00)Cory shares insights on building authentic hotel and restaurant brands.A luxury boutique hotel project in wine country. (1:56)The Madrona in Healdsburg, California, opened a year and a half ago.The trio behind the project, including Cory Schisler, found the hotel through serendipity and shared passion for real estate and design.They pursued the opportunity despite initial assumptions, showcasing the power of following creativity and living in flow.Funding and positioning a boutique hotel in wine country. (6:11)The Madrona offers a cosmopolitan experience with a high-end cocktail program and luxury service.Securing funding for smaller properties with under 50 rooms can be challenging; Cory shares his approach through personal connections and networking.Challenges faced, including the pandemic and election cycle, were overcome with community support and helpful county permits.Building relationships with neighbors and stakeholders from the beginning was a priority.Preopening budget for PR and its impact on a hotel's success. (15:44)PR is crucial for a successful hotel opening; allocating a significant budget for pre-opening PR efforts is advised.Establishing awareness and building relationships with PR partners for ongoing interest in the hotel is vital.Collaborative PR efforts with a nearby winery resulted in mutual benefits and increased exposure.Influencer marketing for a small hotel. (20:16)Building relationships with publications and influencers is essential for driving awareness and inquiries for small hotels.Influencers as content creators play a key role in keeping the brand visible and relevant.Measuring digital marketing efforts through metrics and data for bookings and ROI is crucial.Finding balance in a partnership, with creativity and finance/hospitality focus, is discussed.Creativity, reading habits, and podcasting. (26:19)Ariela and Cory discuss multitasking reading habits and creative brains.Cory shares his approach to reading books based on mood and the importance of creativity in the industry.[Episode Conclusion]This episode of "The Unfamiliar Shift with Ariela" provides invaluable insights into the world of authentic hotel and restaurant brand building, with Cory Schisler sharing his experiences and expertise. From finding the perfect boutique hotel project to funding, branding, PR, and influencer marketing, listeners gain a comprehensive understanding of what it takes to succeed in the hospitality industry. The...

In this episode of Founded & Funded, Madrona Managing Director Tim Porter talks to Craig McLuckie, who's most known as one of the creators of Kubernetes at Google. Madrona previously backed Craig's company, Heptio, and was excited to back his latest company — Stacklok. Stacklok is a software supply chain security company that helps developers and open-source communities build more secure software and keep that software safe. Tim and Craig discuss Stacklok's developer-centric approach to security, the role of open source in startups, the importance of open source and security, and they also hit on some important lessons in company building — like camels vs. unicorns – and where Craig sees opportunities for founders. It's a must-listen for entrepreneurs. (00:00) Introduction  (01:48) Stacklok and securing open source (05:35) Knowing where open-source tech comes from (08:45) What is Supply Chain Security (10:04) The Role of Developers in Security (13:50) The Power of Open Source in for Startups (18:22) The Importance of Culture in a Startup (camel v. unicorn) (22:37) The Three Jobs of a Founder (27:59) The Future of Stacklok and the Cloud Native Ecosystem (31:00) Opportunities for Founders

Hear from Madrona Managing Director Tim Porter as he discusses his path to venture capital by way of mechanical engineering and Microsoft. He shares invaluable insights about what he looks for in a founder, the importance of customer focus, and the high priority he places on integrity. Tim also shares Madrona's core principles, his favorite books for entrepreneurs, and his personal interests outside of work, including his passion for outdoor sports and the nonprofit Global Partnerships. This chat is a must-watch for aspiring entrepreneurs looking for insights into the venture capital world or strategies to capture an investor's eye.   (00:00) Introduction  (01:25) Tim's path to Venture Capital (02:55) Current Focus and Interests (06:36) Working with Founders (08:36) Attributes of a Successful Founder (12:08) Lessons Learned (12:48) Sticking to Madrona's Culture Amidst Changes (14:42) Book Recommendations for Founders (15:36) Personal Life and Hobbies

This week we have Randy from Madrona Labs on the show to talk about SUMU! https://madronalabs.com/ Pod Mod store: https://www.podularmodcast.com/store support pod mod on patreon (https://www.patreon.com/podularmodcast) thank you: 4ms: https://4mscompany.com/ patchwerks: https://patchwerks.com/ qubit electronix: https://www.qubitelectronix.com/ novation: https://novationmusic.com/en/synths/summit waveform magazine: https://waveformmagazine.com/

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This week, Madrona Managing Director Karan Mehandru hosts Madrona Operating Partner Anna Baird. The operating partner role is a new one for Madrona, and we're excited to have her on the team to advise our founders. Before transitioning to board positions in the last couple of years, Anna was most recently the CRO at Outreach. Before that, she was the COO at Outreach, and before that, she was the CFO at several companies. That trifecta of C-Suite experience gives Anna a unique perspective to help founders navigate any blind spots they may have. Anna and Karan, who is on the board of Outreach, dive into how the sales profession has changed, how the role of the CRO has changed since COVID, how to talk to customers, how to build high-performance sales teams, go-to-market strategy, AI's role in sales, and so much more. These two tackle it all, and it's a must-listen. Transcript: https://www.madrona.com/karan-mehandru-anna-baird-go-to-market-strategy/ Chapters: (00:00:40) Introduction(00:02:14) How Anna Baird got into tech with an accounting major?(00:06:13) Changes in the sales profession since COVID.(00:09:56) Creating a go-to-market strategy.(00:12:38) Balancing growth and profitability.(00:15:05) Building a high-performance sales team.(00:18:31) Why Madrona?(00:22:21) Don't try to make failure look pretty.(00:24:27) Is AI going to take all the sales jobs away? (00:25:43) Book recommendation.

Tianqi Chen is Co-Founder and Chief Technologist of OctoML, the compute infrastructure platform for tuning and running generative models in the cloud. OctoML was founded by the creators of Apache TVM, the machine learning compiler framework for CPUs, GPUs, and accelerators OctoML has raised $132M from investors including Amplify, Addition, Madrona, and Tiger. In this episode, we discuss the importance of supporting multiple models, the advancements from LLaMA and Stable Diffusion this year, building the TVM and OctoML communities, predictions on GenAI in the enterprise (hybrid ML, for example), whether GenAI is over-invested in & more!

In this episode of Shift AI, David Shim CEO at read.ai shares his experience as a serial entrepreneur, angel investor and running one of the most exciting Madrona backed AI startups based in Seattle. Below is a summary of the topics covered: Transitioning from a political science major to identifying untapped opportunities in the stock trading market. Acquiring foundational customer service skills in the early stages of a career. The influence of a family of Korean immigrant entrepreneurs on work ethic and problem-solving. The journey of founding and scaling startups like Placed and read.ai in emerging markets. Adapting product focus based on evolving AI capabilities, such as meeting transcriptions and actionable recommendations. The importance of collaboration with established companies for market credibility and reach. Utilizing data analytics and AI for smarter meeting management and equity. The role of mentors and advancements in AI in navigating business challenges and shaping the future of content consumption. Connect with David Shim ⁠Twitter⁠ ⁠LinkedIn⁠ Connect with Boaz Ashkenazy ⁠Twitter⁠ ⁠LinkedIn⁠ Email: ⁠shift@simplyaugmented.com⁠ --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/shift-ai/message

In this 2-minute episode Brian discusses the different tools in the Madrona financial toolbox that other advisors may not have. 

This week, we discuss paying ransom to cyberattackers, an overview of the "Infrastructure as Code" market, and remote worker productivity. Plus, Matt provides a review of the Raspberry 5 and shares his reasons for refusing to install the Global Entry Mobile App. Watch the YouTube Live Recording of Episode (https://www.youtube.com/live/6vmdE20_Eak?si=qcONahAxeLtl2Fc5) 435 (https://www.youtube.com/live/6vmdE20_Eak?si=qcONahAxeLtl2Fc5) Runner-up Titles All my takes are spicy, once I get enough caffeine We're doing this for science No, just no, Dad No exceeding expectations in that role I will do horrible things with YAML My business is my business They don't have room for purity Rundown Emergency broadcast (https://apnews.com/article/ee3a3039a5cf452a8f307c8f6f8dcbf3) not (https://apnews.com/article/ee3a3039a5cf452a8f307c8f6f8dcbf3) used by Trump (https://apnews.com/article/ee3a3039a5cf452a8f307c8f6f8dcbf3) CBP announces new (https://www.cbp.gov/newsroom/national-media-release/cbp-announces-new-global-entry-mobile-app) MGM, Caesars Cyberattack Responses Required Brutal Choices (https://www.darkreading.com/application-security/mgm-caesars-incident-responses-required-brutal-choices) Creator of Ansible ships "Jetporch" (https://github.com/jetporch/jetporch) Cloud startup Pulumi raises $41M from Madrona, NEA to grow ‘infrastructure as code' platform (https://www.geekwire.com/2023/cloud-startup-pulumi-raises-41m-from-madrona-nea-to-grow-infrastructure-as-code-platform/) Red Hat bins Bugzilla for RHEL issue tracking, jumps on Jira (https://www.theregister.com/2023/09/29/red_hat_bugzilla_jira_migration/) Work From Home Works - Marginal REVOLUTION (https://marginalrevolution.com/marginalrevolution/2023/10/work-from-home-works.html?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=work-from-home-works) The Raspberry Pi 5 is finally here (https://www.theverge.com/2023/9/28/23889238/raspberry-pi-5-specs-availability-pricing) Relevant to your Interests OpenAI Seeks New Valuation of Up to $90 Billion in Sale of Existing Shares (https://www.wsj.com/tech/ai/openai-seeks-new-valuation-of-up-to-90-billion-in-sale-of-existing-shares-ed6229e0) Epic Games Asks Supreme Court to Hear Apple Case (https://www.macrumors.com/2023/09/27/epic-games-supreme-court/) FCC announces plans to reinstate net neutrality (https://techcrunch.com/2023/09/26/fcc-announces-plans-to-reinstate-net-neutrality/) Mark Zuckerberg reveals Meta AI chatbot, his answer to ChatGPT (https://cointelegraph.com/news/meta-ai-ceo-mark-zuckerberg-unveil-chatbot-rayban-metaverse) Epic Games cuts around 830 jobs (https://www.theverge.com/2023/9/28/23894266/epic-games-layoffs-fortnite-unreal-engine) How Swiggy migrated its k8s workload to Graviton (https://bytes.swiggy.com/how-swiggy-migrated-its-k8s-workload-to-graviton-d2643bbc7871) Passkeys: all the news and updates around passwordless sign-on (https://www.theverge.com/2023/9/29/23895518/passkey-passwordless-login-announcements-news-updates) The potential gap (https://open.substack.com/pub/benn/p/the-potential-gap?r=2d4o&utm_medium=ios&utm_campaign=post) Apple acknowledges hot iPhone 15 Pros, says software fixes are coming (https://www.yahoo.com/news/apple-acknowledges-hot-iphone-15-215031767.html) What's next for VMware? 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(https://twitter.com/_borriss_/status/1707412406048063788) Voice and Video Demos with ChatGPT, How AI Could Redeem Meta's Mixed Reality Bets, OpenAI Explores Hardware (https://overcast.fm/+8XV3Zc4Pg) AI, Hardware, and Virtual Reality (https://stratechery.com/2023/ai-hardware-and-virtual-reality/) The Senate's email system melted down in the face of security test and reply-all chaos. (https://www.politico.com/minutes/congress/09-8-2023/senate-reply-all-mess/) Nonsense Costco is selling gold bars and they are selling out within a few hours (https://www.cnbc.com/2023/09/27/costco-is-selling-gold-bars-and-they-are-selling-out-within-a-few-hours.html) Costco Offers Members $29 Online Health Care Visits (https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2023-09-25/costco-offers-health-care-to-members-in-deal-with-sesame-cost?cmpid=socialflow-twitter-business&utm_source=twitter&utm_content=business&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=socialflow-organic) Conferences Oct 9th Spring Tour Amsterdam (https://connect.tanzu.vmware.com/EMEA_P7_DG_FE_Q324_Event_S1TourAmsterdam_TanzuLP-AltS1TBanner.html?utm_source=cote&utm_campaign=devrel&utm_medium=newsletter&utm_content=newsletterUpcoming) Oct 10th, 17th, 24th talk series: Building a Path to Production: A Guide for Managers and Leaders in Platform Engineering (https://series.brighttalk.com/series/6011/?utm_source=cote&utm_campaign=devrel&utm_medium=newsletter&utm_content=newsletterUpcoming) November 6-9, 2023, KubeCon NA (https://events.linuxfoundation.org/kubecon-cloudnativecon-north-america/), SDT's a sponsor, Matt's there November 6-9, 2023 VMware Explore Barcelona (https://www.vmware.com/explore/eu.html), Coté's attending Jan 29, 2024 to Feb 1, 2024 That Conference Texas (https://that.us/events/tx/2024/schedule/) If you want your conference mentioned, let's talk media sponsorships. 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Today, managing director Steve Singh sits down with Troop Travel Co-founders Dennis Vilovic and Leonard Cremer. Madrona invested in Troop and its corporate travel meeting management platform in 2021. These three talk about looking for the right problem to solve, to launch a company, and how you decide if it's the right time. They also discuss when you need to switch from bringing on generalists to bringing on experts, how to identify the right investors to work with, why working closely with customers and potential customers is so important, and so much more. So I'll go ahead and hand it over to Steve to take it away.

Get to know Madrona Managing Director Karan Mehandru. Learn what drew him to venture capital and working with founders, what he looks for in founders, what he thinks founders should look for in VC partners, and what he enjoys doing outside the office.

On this week's GeekWire Podcast, we're featuring an episode of Shift AI, a podcast hosted by Boaz Ashkenazy, CEO of AI solutions provider Simply Augmented, with guest Matt McIlwain of Seattle-based venture capital firm Madrona Venture Group.  A thriving tech hub requires access to ideas, people, and experiments that produce collective lessons sooner and with greater fidelity than anywhere else. This is what made the Seattle area the cloud capital of the world. It also positions the region as one of the world's top centers of excellence for artificial intelligence. That's one of the insights from Matt McIlwain, managing director at Madrona Venture Group, on this episode of Shift AI, a show that explores what it takes to thrive and adapt to the changing workplace in the digital age of remote work and AI. We discuss Matt's background and experience building companies and advising founders, and get his take on the future of AI. Subscribe to ShiftAI and hear more episodes at ShiftAIPodcast.com. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Madrona, a luxury boutique hotel in California's Sonoma County, has been named one of Travel + Leisure's "Best New Hotels of the Year" and Conde Nast Traveler called it one of the most exciting new hotel openings they've seen.Cory Schisler is a Partner at the hotel and in this episode, we get to hear the story behind how it all got started, how Cory and his partners think about hiring and team building, experience design and delivery, and much more.The Madrona Featured on Magnolia Network's Bespoke InnsMore history and press coverage for The MadronaSpotify playlists: Madrona by Daylight, Lunch at Madrona, Poolside at Madrona What did you think about this episode? Join the Hospitality Daily community on LinkedIn and share your thoughts. If you care about hospitality, check out the Masters of Moments podcast where Jake Wurzak interviews top leaders in hospitality. His conversations with Bashar Wali and Matt Marquis are a great place to start, but also check out his solo episodes such as how he underwrites investment deals and a deep dive into GP fees you know about. Music by Clay Bassford of Bespoke Sound: Music Identity Design for Hospitality Brands

This week, investor Aseem Datar is possibly making app dev and product development history with his guests. We've got former Tableau CEO Mark Nelson and James Phillips, the former president of Microsoft who drove the creation of many of the company's most successful products, including, of course, Tableau's number one competitor — Power BI. James was also just named the VP of Google Cloud. Mark and James are both part of the Madrona family, as venture partner and strategic director respectively. And today, we have the rare treat of them together sharing their learnings and experiences about modern app development, data and analytics, product-led growth, and scaling in the face of stiff competition. You won't want to miss this.

In this 2-minute episode, Brian discusses the many financial tools that Madrona has to build your financial plan. 

Aseem joined Madrona in 2021 after spending almost twenty years as an operating executive. He works alongside founders building the future of next-generation infrastructure (core, security, DevOps), intelligent applications, robotics, and automation. Full conversation includes: From Intern at Windows to GM at Microsoft Azure GM at Azure to Investing at Madrona Investing at Madrona Startups vs Big Tech in AI Commoditization of LLMs Difference between LLMs & Human Brains Follow Aseem on LinkedIn at https://www.linkedin.com/in/aseemdatar/ To stay up to date checkout ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠thestartupproject.io⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ & follow Nataraj on twitter: ⁠⁠⁠@natarajsindam --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/startupproject/message

In this episode Brian discusses how Madrona Financial can collaborate with other CPAs. 

Tipping has become controversial. KNOW IT ALL: 1) Entertaining NFL playoff games from over the weekend. 2) Footage of police beating in Memphis was released on Friday. // Man breaks into Madrona home and takes a bath while fully-clothed. More details on the incident involving a woman killed by SPD patrol car. // Lynwood opioid treatment center opens today and not everyone is on board with it. Terrorist attack outside synagogue in Jerusalem. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The slaughter of a loving and well-respected family on Christmas Eve 1985 mystifies authorities as to why? When the answer arrives, it is senseless, devastating, and sadly prescient to today. This Week's Episode Is Brought To You By: My Life In A Book - Everyone Has A Story - mylifeinabook.com/discount/LOVEMURDER Discount Code: LOVEMURDER for $10 off your first order Sources: "Black Christmas" by Ann Rule in "You Belong to Me" A Rumor in Madrona by James Ross Gardner - Seattle Met October 2018  Find LOVE MURDER online: Website: lovemurder.love Instagram: @lovemurderpod Twitter: @lovemurderpod  Facebook: LoveMrdrPod TikTok: @LoveMurderPod Patreon: /LoveMurderPod Credits: Love Murder is hosted by Jessie Pray and Andie Cassette, produced by Nathaniel Whittemore and edited by Kyle Barbour-Hoffman Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The slaughter of a loving and well-respected family on Christmas Eve 1985 mystifies authorities as to why? When the answer arrives, it is senseless, devastating, and sadly prescient to today. This Week's Episode Is Brought To You By: My Life In A Book - Everyone Has A Story - mylifeinabook.com/discount/LOVEMURDER Discount Code: LOVEMURDER for $10 off your first order Sources: "Black Christmas" by Ann Rule in "You Belong to Me" A Rumor in Madrona by James Ross Gardner - Seattle Met October 2018  Find LOVE MURDER online: Website: lovemurder.love Instagram: @lovemurderpod Twitter: @lovemurderpod  Facebook: LoveMrdrPod TikTok: @LoveMurderPod Patreon: /LoveMurderPod Credits: Love Murder is hosted by Jessie Pray and Andie Cassette, produced by Nathaniel Whittemore and edited by Kyle Barbour-Hoffman Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices