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Marie Outtier welcomes investor–operator June Angelides for a candid conversation on the journey from Lagos to London, from SVB to founding Mums in Tech, and ultimately to investing at Samos VC. June shares how motherhood, identity, and learning to code shaped her founder empathy and “servant leadership” style—being truly on-call for portfolio teams while building conviction in uncertain markets.The episode gets tactical: demystifying angel checks via syndicates, asking for information rights, and getting back to basics on revenue. June spotlights recent health-tech bets (e.g., continuous hormone monitoring, postpartum care), her African syndicate Lavarie across Nigeria, Kenya, Ghana, and South Africa, and practical advice for founders—including tapping the UK's EIS/SEIS. In a rapid-fire close, she names AI as the pitch-room buzzword and Carol Dweck's Mindset as a lasting influence—underscoring her mission to open doors for overlooked builders.[00:00:00] Intro by Marie; who June is (Lagos → London, Mums in Tech, Samos VC, investor lens).[00:01:00] Origin story: family background, moving to London at 17.[00:01:48] UCL economics; first role at Thomson Reuters and the newsroom energy.[00:03:05] Joining Silicon Valley Bank; vision to sit at the heart of the UK innovation ecosystem.[00:04:12] Maternity leave → learning to code; deciding to build something.[00:05:10] Launching Mums in Tech; SVB sponsorship; on-site childcare for a pilot.[00:06:12] 8-week curriculum; 100 sign-ups; bridging founder–engineer communication and tools.[00:07:39] From shy to intentional leadership; creating space for others' ideas.[00:08:54] 12 cohorts / 250 women; funding & representation gaps push her toward VC.[00:10:00] Samos VC thesis: sector-agnostic, patient capital; seven years in; starting to angel invest.[00:11:28] Syndicates 101 (Odin/AngelList, SPVs); small checks, one cap-table line, big signal.[00:13:40] Risk mindset; how early angels add momentum and help with institutional references.[00:21:38] Women's health bets: Level Zero Health (hormones) and Hester Health (postpartum); AI tailwinds.[00:23:34] Geography & check sizes: UK/EU/US; up to $1.5M; occasional flex into quantum.[00:24:05] Lavarie African syndicate; Nigeria/Kenya/Ghana/South Africa; examples (Rayness, Chaodec).[00:31:16] Rapid fire & wrap: AI buzzword; revenue > hype; book—Mindset; reframing failure and closing.Hébergé par Audiomeans. Visitez audiomeans.fr/politique-de-confidentialite pour plus d'informations.

Fluent Fiction - Swedish: Gobi Desert Solitude: A Journey to Creative Revival Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/sv/episode/2025-11-05-23-34-02-sv Story Transcript:Sv: Lennart stannade upp och tog ett djupt andetag.En: Lennart paused and took a deep breath.Sv: Framför honom bredde Gobiöknen ut sig, en oändlig värld av sand och sten.En: Before him, the Gobiöknen stretched out, an endless world of sand and stone.Sv: Det var höst, men solen brände fortfarande hett över hans huvud.En: It was autumn, but the sun still burned hot above his head.Sv: Han älskade den här känslan av ensamhet och frihet, men något gnagde inombords.En: He loved this feeling of solitude and freedom, but something gnawed inside him.Sv: Den kreativa elden hade slocknat.En: The creative fire had gone out.Sv: Han hade rest långt, från det svala Sverige till denna karga plats, för att finna det han förlorat.En: He had traveled a long way, from cool Sverige to this barren place, to find what he had lost.Sv: Inspiration.En: Inspiration.Sv: Lennart satte ner sin ryggsäck och lät blicken vandra över landskapet.En: Lennart put down his backpack and let his gaze wander over the landscape.Sv: Sanddynerna reste sig som gyllene vågor, orörda av tiden.En: The sand dunes rose like golden waves, untouched by time.Sv: Men vinden hade börjat ta i, och det blev kallare för var dag som gick.En: But the wind had begun to pick up, and it became colder with each passing day.Sv: Kylan och vinden gjorde resan svår.En: The cold and the wind made the journey difficult.Sv: Lennart kände sig trött och tvivlade på sitt beslut att komma hit ensam.En: Lennart felt tired and doubted his decision to come here alone.Sv: Både Johan och Stina, goda vänner till honom, hade varnat honom.En: Both Johan and Stina, good friends of his, had warned him.Sv: Men ändå, här var han, fast besluten att återfå sin passion.En: But still, here he was, determined to regain his passion.Sv: En dag, trött på den ständiga kampen mot elementen, bestämde sig Lennart för att ta en annan väg.En: One day, tired of the constant battle against the elements, Lennart decided to take a different path.Sv: En osäker väg.En: An uncertain path.Sv: Det var riskabelt, men han hoppades att en förändring kunde snärta till hans kreativa sinne.En: It was risky, but he hoped a change could spark his creative mind.Sv: I rödglödgat ljus, medan solen höll på att försvinna bakom horisonten, snubblade han över något oväntat.En: In the red-hot light, as the sun was disappearing behind the horizon, he stumbled upon something unexpected.Sv: Mitt i den torra öknen fann han en oas.En: In the middle of the dry desert, he found an oasis.Sv: En plats där livet blomstrade, skyddad från omgivningen.En: A place where life thrived, sheltered from the surroundings.Sv: Det var magiskt.En: It was magical.Sv: Palmer och en liten damm med klart vatten stod framför honom.En: Palms and a small pond with clear water stood before him.Sv: Skuggorna från träden dansade över ytan, och han kände en värme spridas i sitt inre.En: Shadows from the trees danced over the surface, and he felt a warmth spreading inside him.Sv: Där, i den stilla skönheten, födde inspirationen liv igen.En: There, in the tranquil beauty, inspiration came to life again.Sv: Lennart satte sig ner med sin skrivbok och började skriva som aldrig förr.En: Lennart sat down with his notebook and began to write like never before.Sv: Han fyllde sida efter sida med ord, berättelser och tankar.En: He filled page after page with words, stories, and thoughts.Sv: Orden flödade som vattnet i oasen.En: The words flowed like the water in the oasis.Sv: Den natten var himlen fylld med stjärnor, och Lennart skrev tills han nästan somnade vid bokens kant.En: That night, the sky was filled with stars, and Lennart wrote until he nearly fell asleep at the edge of the book.Sv: När morgonen grydde och solen återigen värmde den kalla sanden, vaknade Lennart med en nyvunnen känsla av syfte.En: When morning dawned and the sun once again warmed the cold sand, Lennart woke with a newfound sense of purpose.Sv: Han hade funnit det han sökte.En: He had found what he was looking for.Sv: Inte bara i landskapet, utan inom sig själv.En: Not just in the landscape, but within himself.Sv: Berättelsen han skrev, "Oas i själen", bar med sig den styrka och frihet han hade längtat efter.En: The story he wrote, "Oasis in the Soul," carried the strength and freedom he had longed for.Sv: Med förnyad kraft och självförtroende packade han ihop sina saker och påbörjade resan hem.En: With renewed strength and confidence, he packed up his things and started the journey home.Sv: I Gobiöknens storslagna tystnad hade Lennart återfunnit sin röst.En: In the magnificent silence of the Gobiöknens, Lennart had rediscovered his voice.Sv: Och nu visste han, ibland kan den bästa vägen vara den oväntade.En: And now he knew, sometimes the best path is the unexpected one. Vocabulary Words:paused: stannade uppbreath: andetagendless: oändligsolitude: ensamhetgnawed: gnagdebarren: kargainspiration: inspirationgazed: blickenlandscape: landskapetdunes: sanddynernauntouched: orördadoubted: tvivladedecision: beslutdetermined: fast beslutenunexpected: oväntatthrive: blomstradesheltered: skyddadshadows: skuggornatranquil: stillaflowed: flödadedawned: gryddenewfound: nyvunnenpurpose: syftecarried: bar med sigstrength: styrkaconfidence: självförtroendemagnificent: storslagnarediscovered: återfunnitunexpected: oväntadecreative: kreativa

Joe Kelly is the co-founder and CEO of Unchained. In this latest episode, Joe shares his story and Alaskan roots that shaped a deep respect for self-sufficiency—an experience he now applies to the digital frontier. In this episode, Joe joins The Bitcoin Frontier to share why Unchained is launching a new miniseries, The Last Free Americans, how self-custody became his life's work, and why the conservation movement offers a powerful analogy for protecting financial freedom. We dig into the frontier phases of new assets and ideas, the role of ETFs as a bridge (not the destination), and how policies like developer protections and “keep your coins” language can ring-fence essential rights.SUPPORT THE PODCAST: → Subscribe → Leave a review → Share the show with your friends and family → Send us an email: podcast@unchained.com → Learn more about Unchained: https://unchained.com/?utm_source=youtube&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=podcast → Book a free call with a bitcoin expert: https://unchained.com/consultation?utm_source=youtube&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=podcastTIMESTAMPS:0:00 – Intro: The Last Free Americans and what's at stake with self-custody1:06 – Alaska, boats, and learning self-sufficiency2:54 – Conservation mindset: preserving wilderness and preserving peer-to-peer money4:03 – From accounts to keys: the “aha” of sending bitcoin yourself5:39 – Seeing the water we swim in: intermediaries, fees, and privacy tradeoffs8:03 – Frontiers and phases: from prospectors to politics—how new assets mature10:57 – Gold rush parallels: excess, scams, and integration into the mainstream12:55 – National parks as a model: ring-fencing what matters for future generations15:00 – “The last free Americans”: a proud warning about peer-to-peer rights17:02 – Building Unchained on bitcoin's assumptions, not fiat rails19:16 – ETFs as a useful bridge vs. living the peer-to-peer experience21:03 – Who are today's “John Muirs”? Gear, guidance, and making self-custody approachable23:42 – Beyond one bill: culture, developer protections, and keep-your-coins language26:34 – Free speech, code, and the very American fight for financial privacy27:34 – Short memories: SVB, protests, and why self-custody matters before the next shock29:16 – What to expect from the series and the intellectual adventure of bitcoinWHERE TO FOLLOW US: → Unchained X: https://x.com/unchained  → Unchained LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/unchainedcom  → Unchained Newsletter: https://unchained.com/newsletter → Joe Kelly's Twitter: https://x.com/josephkelly  → Timot Lamarre's Twitter: https://x.com/TimotLamarre 

Does it feel like we packed in a decade of progress this year in digital health? We think so. Today, Halle and Steve break down the biggest digital health stories of the moment, from funding trends to AI rivalries and new rules shaping the future of care.We cover:

This week host Amy Lewin sits down with Erin Platts, CEO of Octopus Ventures. Erin joined Octopus at the beginning of this year after a two decade stint at Silicon Valley Bank (SVB), where she oversaw UK operations throughout its dramatic collapse in 2023.Erin walks Amy through the climactic weekend that SVB went under, revealing what really happened behind the scenes as industry partners scrambled to keep startups' cash safe.The pair also dig into the state of venture in the UK, including the ups and downs faced by Octopus Titan, the £1.4bn listed fund that's shed almost £600m in value since 2021 — and how Erin plans to steady the ship.They also discuss her views on the Mansion House Accord, her role on the UK government's industry taskforce and why Octopus Ventures has experienced such high churn in recent years.Want to sponsor the podcast? Email commercial@sifted.euTake out listener survey here: https://form.typeform.com/to/WbVxsSv7 (T&Cs apply)

Episode 400 of The VentureFizz Podcast features Rylan Hamilton, CEO & Co-Founder of Blue Water Autonomy. Episode 400! It's another milestone episode. On November 2, 2017, I published the first episode of The VentureFizz Podcast. My first 11 episodes were an experiment where I interviewed talent acquisition leaders. Christina Luconi was my first guest. Thank you Christina! After seeing the potential, I pivoted to interviewing mainly founders & investors in Boston and NYC. I want to send out shout-out to all the people who have taken the time to share their stories with me and the VentureFizz audience. It has been a pleasure to interview all of you. For Episode 400, I wanted to interview someone who not only has had extraordinary background but someone who is also still building. Interviewing Rylan for this milestone episode was a no-brainer. Rylan's professional career has been one of exploration and not just one linear path. From graduating from Harvard to enlisting in the Navy as an Engineering Officer for surface warfair, to Harvard Business School, to being the first employee at RunMyErrand which later became TaskRabbit, to learning warehouse robotics at Kiva Systems which ended up being the 2nd largest acquisition by Amazon at the time, to starting his own warehouse robotics company called 6 River Systems which was acquired by Shopify for $450M… to now… working on his latest startup, which no doubt is his biggest swing which is Blue Water Automony… a startup building autonomous ships for the open ocean. The company recently announced a $50M Series A round of funding led GV. This is shortly after announcing a $14M seed round of funding earlier this year back in April. In this interview, we cover how Rylan's service in the armed forces helped shape his career, his full background story, plus all the chapters along the way, to all the details about Blue Water Authonomy and how this company is disrupting and re-energizing the ship industry in the United States, and so much more. Episode Sponsor: As a longtime champion of the local startup ecosystem, Silicon Valley Bank supports innovative companies with the solutions and financing they need through every stage of growth. With more than 1,500 bankers and relationship advisors, and $42B in loans as of Q2 2024 – SVB delivers the right people, service and resources to support your entire financial journey. Learn more at SVB.com.

Fluent Fiction - Swedish: Crafting Heritage: A Day at Skansen's Living History Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/sv/episode/2025-10-10-07-38-20-sv Story Transcript:Sv: Det var en klar och krispig höstdag i Stockholm, och luften doftade av fuktig jord och rök från vedeldade ugnar.En: It was a clear and crisp autumn day in Stockholm, and the air smelled of damp earth and smoke from wood-fired ovens.Sv: Sofia och Axel promenerade genom Skansen, omgivna av träd i flammande färger.En: Sofia and Axel were walking through Skansen, surrounded by trees ablaze with color.Sv: Trots Axels höjda ögonbryn när de kom in på området, hade Sofia redan bestämt sig – det här skulle bli en dag att minnas.En: Despite Axel's raised eyebrows when they entered the area, Sofia had already made up her mind – this would be a day to remember.Sv: Sofia älskade allt med Skansen.En: Sofia loved everything about Skansen.Sv: De gamla husen, hantverkarna klädda i traditionella kläder och känslan av att kliva rakt in i historieböckerna – det var som att återknyta till alla delar av hennes svenska arv.En: The old houses, the artisans dressed in traditional clothing, and the feeling of stepping right into the history books – it was like reconnecting with all parts of her Swedish heritage.Sv: Axel däremot gav ifrån sig ett skeptiskt morrande ljud.En: Axel, on the other hand, let out a skeptical grumbling sound.Sv: "Hur vet vi ens att allt här är historiskt korrekt?"En: "How do we even know that everything here is historically accurate?"Sv: frågade han utan att vänta på svar.En: he asked without waiting for an answer.Sv: Sofia log tålmodigt och pekade mot en stuga där man gjorde hantverk.En: Sofia smiled patiently and pointed toward a cottage where crafts were being made.Sv: "Kom, låt oss prova lite traditionellt hantverk.En: "Come on, let's try some traditional crafts.Sv: Det kanske fångar ditt intresse?"En: It might catch your interest?"Sv: De gick in i stugan där lukten av trä och lack fyllde rummet.En: They went into the cottage where the smell of wood and varnish filled the room.Sv: Det fanns bänkar med olika handverktyg och på ett bord låg små trästycken staplade.En: There were benches with various hand tools, and on a table, small pieces of wood were stacked.Sv: "Vill ni göra en egen Dalahäst?"En: "Would you like to make your own Dala horse?"Sv: frågade en äldre dam med ett vänligt leende.En: asked an elderly lady with a friendly smile.Sv: Trots sin skepsis plockade Axel upp en träbit och satte sig med Sofia.En: Despite his skepticism, Axel picked up a piece of wood and sat down with Sofia.Sv: Till en början verkade han fortfarande bekymrad, men hans uttryck förändrades snart.En: At first, he still seemed concerned, but his expression soon changed.Sv: När de skar och slipade sina hästar, började han ställa frågor om olika tekniker och målning.En: As they carved and sanded their horses, he began asking questions about different techniques and painting.Sv: Sofia såg på honom och kunde inte hjälpa att le.En: Sofia looked at him and couldn't help but smile.Sv: "Det är inte så illa, eller hur?"En: "It's not so bad, is it?"Sv: Axel ryckte på axlarna men log tillbaka.En: Axel shrugged but smiled back.Sv: "Det är faktiskt roligare än jag trodde."En: "It's actually more fun than I thought."Sv: Under resten av besöket i Skansen vandrade de runt, deltog i fler aktiviteter, och Sofia njöt av Axels alltmer entusiastiska närvaro.En: For the rest of their visit to Skansen, they wandered around, participated in more activities, and Sofia enjoyed Axel's increasingly enthusiastic presence.Sv: När de tillslut lämnade platsen, höll Axel stolt sin färdiga Dalahäst i handen.En: When they finally left the place, Axel proudly held his finished Dala horse in his hand.Sv: "Det finns något speciellt med det här," sa Axel när de gick mot utgången.En: "There's something special about this," said Axel as they walked toward the exit.Sv: "Kanske var jag lite för snabb med att döma."En: "Maybe I was a bit too quick to judge."Sv: Sofia nickade och kramade honom lätt om armen.En: Sofia nodded and lightly hugged his arm.Sv: "Det handlar om att hitta och bevara vår historia.En: "It's about finding and preserving our history.Sv: Det kopplar oss till vårt förflutna."En: It connects us to our past."Sv: Både Sofia och Axel gick därifrån med starkare band till det svenska kulturarvet och en oförglömlig dag bakom sig.En: Both Sofia and Axel left with stronger ties to the Swedish cultural heritage and an unforgettable day behind them.Sv: Axel hade funnit en ny uppskattning för de rika historierna och traditionerna, och Sofia var glad att ha delat detta med honom.En: Axel had found a new appreciation for the rich stories and traditions, and Sofia was glad to have shared this with him.Sv: Den krispiga hösten och Skansen hade visat sig vara den perfekta bakgrunden för deras resa genom tiden och dem själva.En: The crisp autumn and Skansen had proven to be the perfect backdrop for their journey through time and themselves. Vocabulary Words:clear: klarcrisp: krispigdamp: fuktigablaze: flammandeheritage: arvskeptical: skeptiskgrumbling: morrandepatiently: tålmodigtcottage: stugavarnish: lackstacked: stapladeelderly: äldresanded: slipadeshrugged: ryckte på axlarnaappreciation: uppskattningpreserving: bevaracultural: kulturellaenthusiastic: entusiastiskunforgettable: oförglömligbackground: bakgrundearth: jordsurrounded: omgivnabenches: bänkarartisans: hantverkaremind: bestämt sigaccurate: korrekttechniques: teknikerexpression: uttryckjudge: dömaconnects: kopplar

Fluent Fiction - Swedish: Chasing Dreams on Sweden's Silver Ribbon Roads Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/sv/episode/2025-09-29-07-38-20-sv Story Transcript:Sv: Vägen slingrade sig som en silverband genom det svenska landskapet.En: The road twisted like a silver ribbon through the @AtLangBrace{sv}Swedish landscape.Sv: De färgsprakande höstlöven dansade genom luften när vinden svepte över de böljande kullarna.En: The vibrant autumn leaves danced through the air as the wind swept over the rolling hills.Sv: Lina och Henrik befann sig i bilen, på väg genom detta mångfacetterade landskap.En: @AtLangBrace{sv}Lina and @AtLangBrace{sv}Henrik found themselves in the car, on their way through this multifaceted landscape.Sv: Båda längtade efter något mer, men deras drömmar kändes ibland som avlägsna viskningar.En: Both longed for something more, but their dreams sometimes felt like distant whispers.Sv: Lina körde.En: @AtLangBrace{sv}Lina was driving.Sv: Hon trivdes bakom ratten, där hon kände sig fri från sin dagliga rutin.En: She enjoyed being behind the wheel, where she felt free from her daily routine.Sv: En rutin som hade blivit monoton sedan hon började sitt nya jobb.En: A routine that had become monotonous since she started her new job.Sv: Henrik satt bredvid henne, nyss hemkommen från en lång resa.En: @AtLangBrace{sv}Henrik sat next to her, recently returned home from a long journey.Sv: Han hade upplevt världen men nu lockade Sverige med sitt lugn och bekanta vyer.En: He had experienced the world, but now @AtLangBrace{sv}Sweden beckoned with its peace and familiar views.Sv: "Det är vackert här", sa Henrik, medan han tittade ut genom fönstret.En: "It's beautiful here," said @AtLangBrace{sv}Henrik, looking out the window.Sv: "Nästan så man glömmer bort världen därute."En: "Almost makes you forget about the world out there."Sv: "Ja", svarade Lina.En: "Yes," replied @AtLangBrace{sv}Lina.Sv: "Men ibland känns det som att livet bara går på i samma gamla spår."En: "But sometimes it feels like life just goes on in the same old tracks."Sv: Det var då Lina fick en idé.En: That's when @AtLangBrace{sv}Lina had an idea.Sv: "Vi tar en avstickare!En: "Let's take a detour!"Sv: ", föreslog hon och svängde av mot en liten grusväg som ledde till en sjö hon mindes från sin barndom.En: she suggested and turned off onto a small gravel road that led to a lake she remembered from her childhood.Sv: De stannade vid sjön, höstens färger speglades i vattnet och allt var tyst och stilla.En: They stopped by the lake, autumn colors reflecting in the water, and everything was quiet and still.Sv: De satte sig vid strandkanten, känslan av nostalgi och nya möjligheter hängde i luften.En: They sat by the shore, a feeling of nostalgia and new possibilities hanging in the air.Sv: "Vad är det som hindrar dig?"En: "What is it that's holding you back?"Sv: frågade Henrik försiktigt.En: @AtLangBrace{sv}Henrik asked cautiously.Sv: "Rädsla för att misslyckas, antar jag," svarade Lina ärligt.En: "Fear of failing, I suppose," replied @AtLangBrace{sv}Lina honestly.Sv: "Men jag vill resa, se världen... som du."En: "But I want to travel, see the world... like you."Sv: Henrik suckade och tänkte på sina egna dilemman.En: @AtLangBrace{sv}Henrik sighed and thought about his own dilemmas.Sv: "Och jag vill nog försöka slå mig till ro här, åtminstone för en tid.En: "And I want to try to settle down here, at least for a while.Sv: Utlandet lockar, men jag saknar hemmet."En: Abroad is tempting, but I miss home."Sv: De fortsatte prata, och orden flödade lätt.En: They continued to talk, and the words flowed easily.Sv: De uppmuntrade varandra att följa sina drömmar, att våga ta steget.En: They encouraged each other to follow their dreams, to dare to take the leap.Sv: "Nästa år tar jag ett sabbatsår och flyttar utomlands", utropade Lina till slut, med nyfunnen övertygelse.En: "Next year I'll take a sabbatical and move abroad," @AtLangBrace{sv}Lina finally exclaimed, with newfound conviction.Sv: "För att verkligen leva!"En: "To truly live!"Sv: Henrik log.En: @AtLangBrace{sv}Henrik smiled.Sv: "Och jag ger Sverige en chans, se vad det har att erbjuda när man stannar och rotar sig."En: "And I'll give @AtLangBrace{sv}Sweden a chance, see what it has to offer when you stay and put down roots."Sv: När de körde hemåt igen, var de båda fyllda av hopp och beslutsamhet.En: As they drove home again, they were both filled with hope and determination.Sv: Lina kände sig lättare, som om hela världen hade öppnat sig igen.En: @AtLangBrace{sv}Lina felt lighter, as if the whole world had opened up again.Sv: Henrik såg fram emot att omfamna hemmalivet med nyfiket sinne.En: @AtLangBrace{sv}Henrik looked forward to embracing home life with a curious mind.Sv: Löven föll fortfarande, men deras resor hade just börjat.En: The leaves were still falling, but their journeys had just begun. Vocabulary Words:twisted: slingraderibbon: bandvibrant: färgsprakandemultifaceted: mångfacetterademonotonous: monotonbeckoned: lockadedetour: avstickaregravel: grusshore: strandkantennostalgia: nostalgicautiously: försiktigtfailing: misslyckasdilemmas: dilemmanabroad: utlandetleap: stegetsabbatical: sabbatsårconviction: övertygelseput down roots: rotar sigdetermination: beslutsamhetcurious: nyfiketwhispers: viskningarroutine: rutinexperienced: upplevtpossibilities: möjligheterhindering: hindrarhonestly: ärligtencouraged: uppmuntradeexclaimed: utropadeembrace: omfamnaopen up: öppnat

¿Te sientes perdido porque “tienes mil planes a la vez”… pero en realidad no tienes ninguno? En este episodio desmontamos esa ansiedad y la convertimos en un plan que funciona: ritmos por tema, vueltas rápidas y foco brutal en lo que de verdad preguntan en el examen.¿Quieres prepararte con nosotros?https://formacion.ninja/?utm_source=podcastNuestro Canal de WhatsApp:https://whatsapp.com/channel/0029VaDKoSOCcW4tN3Cuh10QSi te ha gustado el vídeo, dale 5 estrellas

Fluent Fiction - Swedish: Family Feasts and Fiascos: A Recipe for Harmony Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/sv/episode/2025-09-27-07-38-20-sv Story Transcript:Sv: Gula löv låg som ett gyllene täcke över parkeringsplatsen utanför den stora mataffären.En: Golden leaves lay like a golden blanket over the parking lot outside the large supermarket.Sv: Lars tog ett djupt andetag, fylld av höstens friska luft.En: Lars took a deep breath, filled with the fresh autumn air.Sv: Det var hans plan att samla familjen för en trevlig middag.En: It was his plan to gather the family for a pleasant dinner.Sv: Kan det verkligen bli trevligt?En: Could it really be pleasant?Sv: tänkte han för sig själv.En: he thought to himself.Sv: Med Karin och Oskar kunde vad som helst hända.En: With Karin and Oskar, anything could happen.Sv: Familjemiddagar brukade inte vara fredliga.En: Family dinners usually weren't peaceful.Sv: Med en vag känsla av förväntan steg Lars, Karin och Oskar in genom de automatiska dörrarna.En: With a vague feeling of anticipation, Lars, Karin, and Oskar stepped in through the automatic doors.Sv: Inne i butiken, bland doften av pumpor och kanel, börja de första tecknen på oenighet redan bubbla upp.En: Inside the store, amidst the scent of pumpkins and cinnamon, the first signs of disagreement already began to bubble up.Sv: Lars höll listan hårt i handen.En: Lars held the list tightly in his hand.Sv: "Vi borde ta äppelpaj", sa Karin över sin axel när de kom till dessertsektionen.En: "We should get apple pie," said Karin over her shoulder when they reached the dessert section.Sv: "Nej, chokladtårta är bättre", påpekade Oskar med sin vanliga suck.En: "No, chocolate cake is better," Oskar remarked with his usual sigh.Sv: "Vi har alltid äppelpaj!En: "We always have apple pie!"Sv: ", insisterade Karin.En: insisted Karin.Sv: Lars stod där, vilse mellan deras argument som vanligt.En: Lars stood there, lost between their arguments as usual.Sv: Han visste att han måste göra något.En: He knew he had to do something.Sv: "Vad sägs om att vi tar båda?"En: "How about we get both?"Sv: föreslog han försiktigt.En: he suggested cautiously.Sv: Båda stirrade på honom.En: Both stared at him.Sv: Karin log smått, vilket var sällsynt, och Oskar ryckte på axlarna.En: Karin smiled slightly, which was rare, and Oskar shrugged.Sv: "Visst, varför inte båda?En: "Sure, why not both?"Sv: ", sa Oskar oväntat generöst.En: said Oskar unexpectedly generously.Sv: De fortsatte sin väg genom butiken, men lugnet var kortlivat.En: They continued their way through the store, but the calm was short-lived.Sv: Vid mejerihyllan bröt en ny argumentation ut.En: At the dairy aisle, a new argument broke out.Sv: "Ekologisk mjölk är bättre", sa Karin.En: "Organic milk is better," said Karin.Sv: "Det är slöseri med pengar", svarade Oskar.En: "It's a waste of money," replied Oskar.Sv: Lars insåg att han måste göra något mer.En: Lars realized he had to do something more.Sv: "Hörni", sa han, nu med mer eftertryck, "Låt oss tänka på vad vi egentligen ska göra här.En: "Hey," he said, now with more emphasis, "Let's think about what we're really doing here.Sv: Vi vill ju bara ha en trevlig middag.En: We just want to have a pleasant dinner.Sv: Kan vi försöka samarbeta?"En: Can we try to cooperate?"Sv: Det var en märklig tystnad, som om båda funderade på vad han sa.En: There was a strange silence, as if both were considering what he said.Sv: De smålog sedan, något generade.En: They then smiled slightly, somewhat embarrassed.Sv: De insåg att de kanske kunde använda sin energi bättre.En: They realized they might be able to use their energy better.Sv: När de nådde kassorna började något märkligt hända.En: When they reached the checkouts, something strange began to happen.Sv: Den ena kassan gick sönder, och kön blev lång.En: One of the registers broke down, and the line became long.Sv: Karin tappade en burk soppa som rullade mot Oskar.En: Karin dropped a can of soup that rolled towards Oskar.Sv: Han plockade upp den och började skratta.En: He picked it up and started to laugh.Sv: Det fick Karin att också skratta.En: It made Karin laugh too.Sv: "Vi kanske skulle ha gått till den där andra affären", skämtade Oskar.En: "Maybe we should have gone to that other store," joked Oskar.Sv: Deras fnittrighet smittade av sig på Lars.En: Their giggles were contagious to Lars.Sv: I ett ögonblick av harmoni betalade de för varorna och gick tillbaka mot bilen.En: In a moment of harmony, they paid for the groceries and headed back to the car.Sv: Luften var kallare nu, och de tre gick tillsammans med fulla händer, men lättare hjärtan.En: The air was colder now, and the three walked together with full hands, but lighter hearts.Sv: Lars insåg att det inte bara handlade om mat eller tradition.En: Lars realized that it wasn't just about food or tradition.Sv: Det handlade om att förstå och hjälpa.En: It was about understanding and helping each other.Sv: Kanske, tänkte han, var detta en början mot mer fred, om än bara för den kvällen.En: Maybe, he thought, this was the beginning of more peace, even if only for that evening. Vocabulary Words:blanket: täckeanticipation: förväntanautomatic: automatiskacinnamon: kaneldisagreement: oenighetinsisted: insisteradecautiously: försiktigtgenerously: generöstcooperate: samarbetaembarrassed: generadecheckout: kassornacontagious: smittadetradition: traditionorganic: ekologiskautumn: höstenargument: argumentationbubbling: bubblapleasant: trevligaisle: hyllansupermarket: mataffärengather: samlapeaceful: fredligashrugged: ryckte på axlarnaharmony: harmoniconsidering: funderabegan: börjaproposal: föresloggiggled: fnittrighetrealized: insågvague: vag

More than two dozen bills dedicated to Making Community Banks Great Again have passed House Financial Services Committee. Panel Chair French Hill handicaps which will have the most impact and what is most likely to be enacted. He also discusses the latest on the crypto market structure bill, how regulators can help banks in the fight against fraud, where the payments sector will be in five years, why he wants to end the Fed's dual mandate, the prospects for housing legislation and unfinished business after the fall of SVB in 2023.

Highlights from this week's conversation include:Michaela's Career Journey and Entry into Impact Investing (1:06)Lessons from Early Impact Experiences (3:36)Misconceptions about Impact Investing and Returns (6:39)Lessons from Clean Energy Investments (10:11)Venture and Asset Class Inclusion in Impact (12:03)Capricorn's Ecosystem Building and Value Add (15:59)Current Client Questions and Market Backlash (17:49)Strategies and Dislocations in Capital Markets (19:39)Marie-Celine's Background and Role at Capricorn (22:40)Asset Class Commitments (25:10)GP Engagement and Inflection Points (26:49)Investment Excellence and Entrepreneurial Teams (29:01)LP Relationships and GP Support (31:17)Mission Alignment for GPs (34:02)Due Diligence, Regulatory Risk, and Diversification (35:49)Connecting with Capricorn and Parting Thoughts (37:19)Capricorn Investment Group is a $13B mission-aligned investment firm founded on the belief that sustainable investment practices can enhance risk-adjusted returns. With offices in New York City and Palo Alto, Capricorn invests across asset classes, from venture capital to GP staking, supporting scalable solutions to the world's most pressing problems. Learn more at www.capricornllc.com.Silicon Valley Bank (SVB), a division of First Citizens Bank, is the bank of the world's most innovative companies and investors. SVB provides commercial and private banking to individuals and companies in the technology, life science and healthcare, private equity, venture capital and premium wine industries. SVB operates in centers of innovation throughout the United States, serving the unique needs of its dynamic clients with deep sector expertise, insights and connections. SVB's parent company, First Citizens BancShares, Inc. (NASDAQ: FCNCA), is a top 20 U.S. financial institution with more than $200 billion in assets. First Citizens Bank, Member FDIC. Learn more at svb.com.Swimming with Allocators is a podcast that dives into the intriguing world of Venture Capital from an LP (Limited Partner) perspective. Hosts Alexa Binns and Earnest Sweat are seasoned professionals who have donned various hats in the VC ecosystem. Each episode, we explore where the future opportunities lie in the VC landscape with insights from top LPs on their investment strategies and industry experts shedding light on emerging trends and technologies. The information provided on this podcast does not, and is not intended to, constitute legal advice; instead, all information, content, and materials available on this podcast are for general informational purposes only. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Fluent Fiction - Swedish: Navigating Life's Storms: A Journey Through the Skärgården Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/sv/episode/2025-09-23-22-34-02-sv Story Transcript:Sv: Hösten hade kommit till Skärgården.En: Autumn had arrived in the Skärgården.Sv: Träden var klädda i gyllene och röda färger, och vinden bar med sig en doft av havssalt.En: The trees were dressed in golden and red hues, and the wind carried a scent of sea salt.Sv: Linnea, Erik och Sofia hade planerat en helgsegling.En: Linnea, Erik, and Sofia had planned a weekend sailing trip.Sv: Det var en chans att fly från vardagens stress och den hektiska stan.En: It was a chance to escape the stress of everyday life and the bustling city.Sv: Linnea kände sig pressad.En: Linnea felt pressured.Sv: Jobbet i Stockholm tog alla hennes krafter.En: The job in Stockholm took all her energy.Sv: Hon drömde om förändring, kanske en ny karriär.En: She dreamed of change, perhaps a new career.Sv: Hon hoppades på att seglingsturen skulle ge henne klarhet och inspiration.En: She hoped that the sailing trip would give her clarity and inspiration.Sv: Båten gled mjukt över vattnet.En: The boat glided smoothly over the water.Sv: Sofia styrde medan Erik ordnade med seglen.En: Sofia was steering while Erik managed the sails.Sv: Linnea satt vid relingen, blicken ut över det vidsträckta havet.En: Linnea sat by the railing, gazing out over the vast sea.Sv: Solen var låg på himlen, och de första stjärnorna började tändas.En: The sun was low in the sky, and the first stars were starting to appear.Sv: "Det är vackert här," sa Erik, och Linnea nickade tyst.En: "It's beautiful here," said Erik, and Linnea nodded silently.Sv: Ändå var hennes tankar på annat håll.En: Yet her thoughts were elsewhere.Sv: Hon funderade på sitt liv, framtiden, och vad som egentligen var viktigt för henne.En: She pondered her life, the future, and what was truly important to her.Sv: Plötsligt mörknade himlen snabbt.En: Suddenly the sky darkened quickly.Sv: Molnen samlades och vinden ökade.En: Clouds gathered, and the wind picked up.Sv: "Det ser ut som en storm kommer," ropade Sofia, orolig.En: "It looks like a storm is coming," shouted Sofia, worried.Sv: Erik försökte höja blicken från seglen och lämnade rodret till Linnea.En: Erik tried to raise his gaze from the sails and left the rudder to Linnea.Sv: Inom kort var stormen över dem.En: Before long, the storm was upon them.Sv: Vågorna blev högre och vinden skakade båten.En: The waves grew higher, and the wind shook the boat.Sv: Linnea kände rädslan växa inom sig.En: Linnea felt fear growing within her.Sv: Men något inuti henne vaknade också.En: But something inside her also awoke.Sv: En gnista av mod hon inte kände sig ha tidigare.En: A spark of courage she hadn't felt before.Sv: "Vi måste hitta skydd," sa Linnea högt, mer till sig själv än till de andra.En: "We must find shelter," Linnea said aloud, more to herself than to the others.Sv: Med stadig hand tog hon grepp om rodret.En: With a steady hand, she gripped the rudder.Sv: Hon koncentrerade sig, ignorerade vindens tjutande och styrde båten mot ett närområde hon hade läst om, en säker bukt.En: She concentrated, ignored the howling wind, and steered the boat toward an area she had read about, a safe cove.Sv: Erik och Sofia litade på henne, de följde hennes instruktioner utan att tveka.En: Erik and Sofia trusted her, they followed her instructions without hesitation.Sv: Vågorna krossade mot skrovet, men Linnea förblev fokuserad.En: Waves crashed against the hull, but Linnea remained focused.Sv: Hon manövrerade båten genom stormen, ledd av en nyfunnen styrka.En: She maneuvered the boat through the storm, guided by newfound strength.Sv: Till slut nådde de inloppet där vattnet var lugnare.En: Finally, they reached the inlet where the water was calmer.Sv: Båten lade tyst till vid en liten brygga.En: The boat quietly docked at a small pier.Sv: Stormen avtog sakta, och med det kom en känsla av lugn över dem alla.En: The storm slowly subsided, and with it came a sense of calm over them all.Sv: Linnea sjönk ner på däck, andades djupt.En: Linnea sank down on the deck, breathed deeply.Sv: Hjärtat slog snabbt, men inte av rädsla längre.En: Her heart was beating fast, but no longer out of fear.Sv: Av glädje och lättnad.En: Out of joy and relief.Sv: Sofia log, "Du gjorde det, Linnea."En: Sofia smiled, "You did it, Linnea."Sv: "Ja," svarade hon och kände för första gången på länge att hon kunde möta vilken storm som helst, både till sjöss och i livet.En: "Yes," she replied, feeling for the first time in a long while that she could face any storm, both at sea and in life.Sv: Hon var redo att ta risker, göra förändringar, och se vart de tog henne.En: She was ready to take risks, make changes, and see where they would lead her.Sv: När morgonsolen steg över horisonten hade Linnea funnit något hon inte väntat sig — sig själv.En: When the morning sun rose over the horizon, Linnea had found something she didn't expect — herself. Vocabulary Words:autumn: höstenhues: färgersailing: seglingbustling: hektiskapressured: pressadclarity: klarhetglided: gledpondered: funderadedarkened: mörknadegathered: samladesstorm: stormshelter: skyddmanoeuvred: manövreradecalmer: lugnaresubsided: avtogrelief: lättnadinspiration: inspirationgazing: blickenwind: vindenscent: doftspark: gnistacourage: modhowling: tjutandecove: bukttrusted: litadehull: skrovstrength: styrkapier: bryggarisks: riskerhorizon: horisonten

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Fluent Fiction - Swedish: Finding Balance: An Autumn Tale of Healing and Heartbeats Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/sv/episode/2025-09-11-22-34-02-sv Story Transcript:Sv: Det var en klar och krispig höstdag, löven målade världen i nyanser av rött, gult och brunt.En: It was a clear and crisp autumn day, the leaves painting the world in shades of red, yellow, and brown.Sv: På avstånd hördes sprakandet av liv och arbete från ett fältsjukhus, förklätt i vita tält.En: In the distance, the crackling of life and work could be heard from a field hospital, disguised in white tents.Sv: Där inne var det full aktivitet och bland dem som arbetade hårt, fanns Lina, en erfaren sjuksköterska med hemliga drömmar om ett stillsammare liv.En: Inside, there was full activity, and among those working hard was Lina, an experienced nurse with secret dreams of a quieter life.Sv: Lina rustade omkring med vana händer, alltid på språng, alltid hjälpsam.En: Lina moved around with practiced hands, always on the go, always helpful.Sv: Men djupt inne bar hon en längtan efter att en dag ta av sig sjuksköterskeuniformen för gott.En: But deep inside, she carried a longing to one day take off her nurse's uniform for good.Sv: Trots detta, på denna speciella dag, fokuserade hon på en ny patient: Oskar.En: Despite this, on this particular day, she focused on a new patient: Oskar.Sv: Han hade kommit in med ett brutet ben efter en olycka under en av sina många äventyrsturer i naturen.En: He had arrived with a broken leg after an accident during one of his many adventure trips in nature.Sv: Oskar, en ung hiker med ett skratt som ekade genom tälten, kände nu hur frustrationen växte inom honom.En: Oskar, a young hiker with a laugh that echoed through the tents, now felt frustration growing within him.Sv: Han avskydde att vara stillasittande och beroende av andra.En: He hated being sedentary and dependent on others.Sv: Lina kände hans frustration och delade samtidigt sina egna hemliga tankar om förändring med sig själv.En: Lina sensed his frustration and simultaneously shared her own secret thoughts of change with herself.Sv: "Du måste ta det lugnt, Oskar," sa Lina mjukt medan hon justerade hans bandage.En: "You must take it easy, Oskar," said Lina softly as she adjusted his bandage.Sv: Oskar suckade och stirrade ut i fjärran genom tältets öppning.En: Oskar sighed and stared into the distance through the tent opening.Sv: Hans äventyrande skulle få vänta, och tanke på det gav honom en tyngd i hjärtat.En: His adventuring would have to wait, and the thought of it gave him a heaviness in his heart.Sv: "Jag vet, men det är så svårt," svarade han.En: "I know, but it's so hard," he replied.Sv: Vid sidan om dem stod Elin, en volontär som beundrade Linas hängivenhet.En: Beside them stood Elin, a volunteer who admired Lina's dedication.Sv: Hon hade blivit god vän med Lina och hjälpte gärna till med vad hon kunde.En: She had become good friends with Lina and was happy to help with whatever she could.Sv: Elin anade att Lina bar på något större än bara sitt arbete och kände en viss oro för henne.En: Elin sensed that Lina carried something more significant than just her work and felt a certain concern for her.Sv: En kväll, när tältet var fyllt med hektiska ljud och lukten av kaffe blandat med antiseptiskt medel, blev en annan patients tillstånd kritiskt.En: One evening, when the tent was filled with hectic sounds and the smell of coffee mixed with antiseptic, another patient's condition became critical.Sv: Lina agerade snabbt och effektivt.En: Lina acted quickly and efficiently.Sv: Det var i detta ögonblick som hon insåg hur mycket hennes arbete betydde, inte bara för patienterna utan också för henne själv.En: It was at this moment that she realized how much her work meant, not only for the patients but also for herself.Sv: Efter att situationen lugnat sig, satte sig Lina ner med Elin och Oskar.En: After the situation calmed down, Lina sat down with Elin and Oskar.Sv: Hon bestämde sig för att öppna sitt hjärta.En: She decided to open her heart.Sv: "Jag har länge funderat på en förändring i mitt liv," började hon, "men idag insåg jag hur viktigt mitt arbete här är.En: "I have long been thinking about a change in my life," she began, "but today I realized how important my work here is.Sv: Jag vill stanna, men jag vill också hitta tid för mig själv och mina egna drömmar."En: I want to stay, but I also want to find time for myself and my own dreams."Sv: Oskar log trots smärtan i benet.En: Oskar smiled despite the pain in his leg.Sv: "Du har redan hjälpt mig mycket, Lina.En: "You've already helped me a lot, Lina.Sv: Och jag inser att det är viktigt med stöd från andra."En: And I realize the importance of support from others."Sv: Elin, alltid stöttande, nickade instämmande.En: Elin, always supportive, nodded in agreement.Sv: "Du gör ett stort arbete här, Lina.En: "You do great work here, Lina.Sv: Och vi är här för att stötta dig, oavsett vad du väljer."En: And we are here to support you, no matter what you choose."Sv: Hösten blev till tidig vinter och träden började klä sig i frost.En: Autumn turned into early winter, and the trees began dressing in frost.Sv: Både Oskar och Lina hade funnit en ny slags styrka.En: Both Oskar and Lina had found a new kind of strength.Sv: Oskar lärde sig att uppskatta hjälpen från sina nya vänner och Lina insåg att hon kunde finna balans genom att öppna sig för sina egna behov samtidigt som hon fortsatt erbjuda sin omsorg till andra.En: Oskar learned to appreciate the help from his new friends, and Lina realized that she could find balance by opening up to her own needs while continuing to offer her care to others.Sv: Tillsammans blickade de ut över det färgglada lövtäcket som täckte marken, med vetskapen att förändring kan börja med att man låter sig själv få hjälp och att man ibland måste lyssna på sina hjärtslag för att finna rätt väg.En: Together, they looked out over the colorful carpet of leaves covering the ground, with the knowledge that change can begin by allowing oneself to receive help and that sometimes one must listen to their heartbeat to find the right path. Vocabulary Words:crisp: krispigdisguised: förklättexperienced: erfarenlonging: längtanadventuring: äventyrandefrustration: frustrationsedentary: stillasittandeheaviness: tyngdconcern: orohectic: hektiskaantiseptic: antiseptisktcritical: kritisktrealized: insågchange: förändringfocus: fokuseradeparticular: speciellavolunteer: volontärhearten: uppmuntrasupportive: stöttandebalance: balansdepend: beroendeopen: öppnaefficiently: effektivtdistant: fjärranoffering: erbjuderthoughts: tankarnastrength: styrkadecorate: kläappreciate: uppskattalisten: lyssna

This week on Swimming with Allocators, Earnest and Alexa welcome Lara Banks, Managing Director at Makena Capital Management. Lara shares her journey from real assets to venture capital and offers an inside look at Makena's approach to manager selection, portfolio construction, and the evolving role of LPs. The discussion also covers the endowment model, the impact of AI and market shifts on venture and private equity, and the growing importance of grit, adaptability, and unique value for emerging managers. Listeners will gain insights into current challenges like illiquidity, the rise of secondaries, and the need for cross-pollination between venture and PE, as well as practical advice for building durable firms and navigating today's dynamic investment landscape. Don't miss this great conversation!Highlights from this week's conversation include:Lara's Career Path and Origin Story (1:14)Overview of Makena Capital Management (4:04)Changes in Venture Strategy and Market Dynamics (6:06)Investable Building Blocks Explained (9:14)Challenges for Allocators in Today's Market (10:18)Goals for 2025 and Manager Selection (16:02)Advice for Managers Navigating Market Cycles (22:36)What Makes a Great Growth Equity Manager (26:16)Cross-Pollination Between PE and Venture (28:16)Opportunities in Underfunded Founders and Growth Equity (31:34)How Emerging Managers Can Stand Out (34:02)Final Thoughts and Takeaways (36:51)Makena Capital is a ~$22B endowment-style investment firm founded in 2005 by alumni of the Stanford Management Company. Located on Sand Hill Road, Makena partners with world-class managers across asset classes with a legacy of early and ongoing investment in venture capital. Learn more at www.makenacap.com.Silicon Valley Bank (SVB), a division of First Citizens Bank, is the bank of the world's most innovative companies and investors. SVB provides commercial and private banking to individuals and companies in the technology, life science and healthcare, private equity, venture capital and premium wine industries. SVB operates in centers of innovation throughout the United States, serving the unique needs of its dynamic clients with deep sector expertise, insights and connections. SVB's parent company, First Citizens BancShares, Inc. (NASDAQ: FCNCA), is a top 20 U.S. financial institution with more than $200 billion in assets. First Citizens Bank, Member FDIC. Learn more at svb.com.Swimming with Allocators is a podcast that dives into the intriguing world of Venture Capital from an LP (Limited Partner) perspective. Hosts Alexa Binns and Earnest Sweat are seasoned professionals who have donned various hats in the VC ecosystem. Each episode, we explore where the future opportunities lie in the VC landscape with insights from top LPs on their investment strategies and industry experts shedding light on emerging trends and technologies. The information provided on this podcast does not, and is not intended to, constitute legal advice; instead, all information, content, and materials available on this podcast are for general informational purposes only.

Fluent Fiction - Swedish: The Haunted Warehouse: A Teen's Unexpected Adventure Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/sv/episode/2025-09-09-22-34-02-sv Story Transcript:Sv: Lars och hans vänner, Erik och Karin, var ute på ett äventyr.En: Lars and his friends, Erik and Karin, were out on an adventure.Sv: Det var en kall höstdag.En: It was a cold autumn day.Sv: Löven föll från träden i långa, virvlande rörelser.En: The leaves were falling from the trees in long, swirling motions.Sv: De tre tonåringarna stod framför en gammal, övergiven lagerlokal.En: The three teenagers stood in front of an old, abandoned warehouse.Sv: Rykten sa att den var hemsökt.En: Rumors said it was haunted.Sv: "Perfekt plats för att hitta Halloween-dekorationer!"En: "Perfect place to find Halloween decorations!"Sv: sa Lars med glimten i ögat.En: said Lars with a twinkle in his eye.Sv: Hans vänner tittade tveksamt på byggnaden.En: His friends looked hesitantly at the building.Sv: Lagerlokalens metallstommar gnällde i vinden.En: The warehouse's metal frames creaked in the wind.Sv: Fönstren var trasiga och tunga dörrar hängde på glänt.En: The windows were broken, and heavy doors hung ajar.Sv: Erik och Karin var nervösa.En: Erik and Karin were nervous.Sv: Men Lars var beslutsam.En: But Lars was determined.Sv: Han ville överraska sina vänner med de bästa dekorationerna de någonsin sett.En: He wanted to surprise his friends with the best decorations they had ever seen.Sv: De tog ett djupt andetag och steg in.En: They took a deep breath and stepped inside.Sv: Damm och skugga mötte dem i varje hörn.En: Dust and shadows greeted them in every corner.Sv: Kartonger och gamla möbler låg staplade huller om buller.En: Boxes and old furniture were piled haphazardly.Sv: Lars ledde vägen, hans ficklampa svepte över det mörkt rummet.En: Lars led the way, his flashlight sweeping across the dark room.Sv: "Lyssna!En: "Listen!Sv: Det där ljuset är perfekt för en otäck effekt," viskade Lars.En: That light is perfect for a spooky effect," Lars whispered.Sv: De hörde saker skramla längre in.En: They heard things rattling further in.Sv: "Är det vinden?"En: "Is it the wind?"Sv: undrade Karin, hennes röst darrade lite.En: wondered Karin, her voice trembling a bit.Sv: Lars ryckte på axlarna.En: Lars shrugged.Sv: "Bästa sättet att ta reda på det är att gå närmare."En: "The best way to find out is to get closer."Sv: De gick djupare in i lagerlokalen.En: They went deeper into the warehouse.Sv: De såg gamla skyltar och tapeter med spindelväv i hörnen.En: They saw old signs and wallpapers with cobwebs in the corners.Sv: Då hördes plötsligt ett ljud, som flåsande andetag.En: Suddenly, a sound was heard, like heavy breathing.Sv: Lars kände håret resa sig på armarna.En: Lars felt the hair on his arms stand up.Sv: "Var tyst!"En: "Be quiet!"Sv: viskade Erik.En: whispered Erik.Sv: Men Lars kunde inte låta bli.En: But Lars couldn't help it.Sv: Han fortsatte framåt, mot ljudet.En: He continued forward, toward the sound.Sv: Bakom en stor stapel lådor såg de en stor, rostig lykta.En: Behind a large stack of boxes, they saw a big, rusty lantern.Sv: Den lyste mystiskt.En: It glowed mysteriously.Sv: Lars grep tag i den.En: Lars grabbed it.Sv: Plötsligt såg han en skugga röra sig snabbt förbi dem.En: Suddenly, he saw a shadow move quickly past them.Sv: "Spring!"En: "Run!"Sv: skrek Karin och de rusade mot utgången.En: Karin screamed, and they rushed toward the exit.Sv: Utanför stannade de, flämtande och med hjärtat i halsgropen.En: Outside, they stopped, panting and with their hearts in their throats.Sv: Lars höll fortfarande lyktan i sin hand.En: Lars was still holding the lantern in his hand.Sv: Den sken i det svaga ljuset från eftermiddagen och gav ett kusligt sken.En: It shone in the dim light of the afternoon, casting an eerie glow.Sv: "Wow, den är perfekt," sa Lars, fortfarande lite chockad men nöjd.En: "Wow, it's perfect," said Lars, still a bit shocked but satisfied.Sv: Lars kände sig modigare och mer nyfiken på den mystiska världen efter deras upplevelse.En: Lars felt braver and more curious about the mysterious world after their experience.Sv: Även om han var rädd, uppskattade han spänningen.En: Even though he was scared, he appreciated the thrill.Sv: Vännerna skrattade ihop, fortfarande med hjärtat rusande.En: The friends laughed together, still with hearts racing.Sv: Han hade inte bara hittat den perfekta dekorationen, han hade också upptäckt ett nytt mod inom sig.En: He had not only found the perfect decoration, but he had also discovered a new courage within himself.Sv: Halloween skulle bli oförglömlig.En: Halloween would be unforgettable. Vocabulary Words:adventure: äventyrautumn: höstleaves: lövswirling: virvlandeabandoned: övergivenrumors: ryktenhaunted: hemsökthesitantly: tveksamtcreaked: gnälldeajar: på gläntdetermined: beslutsamhaphazardly: huller om bullertrembling: darradeshrugged: ryckte på axlarnarattling: skramlacobwebs: spindelvävbreathing: flåsandepanting: flämtandelantern: lyktarusty: rostigeerie: kusligtglow: skenthrill: spänningunforgettable: oförglömlignervous: nervösasurprise: överraskafurniture: möblerflashlight: ficklampatrembling: darradeshadows: skugga

Scott Aleali joins Brandon Sedloff on The Distribution to share his journey from early beginnings at Silicon Valley Bank to leading the private equity business at Citizens Private Bank. He reflects on the collapse of SVB and First Republic, the creation of Citizens Private Bank, and how his team is building a differentiated service model for private equity and venture capital clients. Scott also provides insight into industry trends, the rise of new liquidity solutions, and his own experience as a podcast host creating content for the private markets community. They discuss: Lessons learned from the failures of Silicon Valley Bank and First Republic How Citizens Private Bank was created and its focus on private equity and venture capital clients The importance of differentiation and returning capital in today's private markets New liquidity solutions for investment professionals and why the middle market is underserved Scott's journey into podcasting and the role of content creation in building authentic connections This episode offers valuable perspective for private markets professionals navigating an evolving financial landscape. Links: Scott on LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/scottaleali/ Fund Fanatics Podcast - https://podcasts.apple.com/lu/podcast/fund-fanatics/id1810788445 Citizens Private Bank - https://www.citizensbank.com/private-banking/overview.aspx Brandon on LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/bsedloff/ Juniper Square - https://www.junipersquare.com/ Topics: (00:00:00) - Intro (00:02:04) - Scott's career and background (00:06:33) - The SVB and FRB failures (00:13:13) - Advice for delivering harsh news (00:14:42) - The founding of Citizens Private Bank (00:17:19) - The landscape of CPB today (00:31:12) - Scott's view of the market today (00:34:46) - What makes for a differentiated strategy/GP? (00:44:32) - Building the Fund Fanatics podcast and its impact on the business

Fluent Fiction - Swedish: A Serendipitous Encounter at Stockholm's Timeless Café Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/sv/episode/2025-08-29-22-34-02-sv Story Transcript:Sv: I Gamla Stan, Stockholm, finns ett kafé där tiden tycks ha stannat.En: In Gamla Stan, Stockholm, there is a café where time seems to have stopped.Sv: Kaféets fönster täcktes av regndroppar medan människor skyddade sig från ovädret.En: The café's windows were covered with raindrops while people sheltered themselves from the storm.Sv: Inne i kaféet doftade det starkt av nybryggt kaffe och kanelbullar.En: Inside the café, it smelled strongly of freshly brewed coffee and cinnamon buns.Sv: Mörka träbord var blandade med gamla stolar och väggen pryddes med gamla foton av staden.En: Dark wooden tables were mixed with old chairs, and the walls were adorned with old photos of the city.Sv: Vid ett hörnbord satt Lars och läste boken "Stockholms hemligheter".En: At a corner table sat Lars reading the book "Stockholms hemligheter".Sv: Kaféet var fullt, och när Ingrid kom in, försökte hon hitta en plats.En: The café was full, and when Ingrid came in, she tried to find a seat.Sv: Servitrisen pekade på bordet där Lars satt.En: The waitress pointed to the table where Lars was sitting.Sv: "Det är ledigt här," sa servitrisen med ett leende.En: "There's room here," said the waitress with a smile.Sv: Ingrid satte sig ner.En: Ingrid sat down.Sv: Hon hade trassligt hår och en anteckningsbok i handen.En: She had tangled hair and a notebook in her hand.Sv: "Förlåt, är det okej om jag sitter här?"En: "Sorry, is it okay if I sit here?"Sv: frågade hon försiktigt.En: she asked cautiously.Sv: "Naturligtvis," svarade Lars och log blygt.En: "Of course," replied Lars with a shy smile.Sv: Han sneglade på hennes anteckningsbok.En: He glanced at her notebook.Sv: "Är du författare?"En: "Are you a writer?"Sv: frågade han.En: he asked.Sv: "Ja, jag skriver.En: "Yes, I write.Sv: Jag letar efter inspiration här," sa Ingrid med ett varmt leende.En: I'm looking for inspiration here," said Ingrid with a warm smile.Sv: De började prata om Gamla Stans charm.En: They started talking about Gamla Stan's charm.Sv: Lars berättade om stadens historia och sina favoritgallerier.En: Lars talked about the city's history and his favorite galleries.Sv: Ingrid lyssnade uppmärksamt.En: Ingrid listened attentively.Sv: "Jag älskar hur konst och historia kan tala med oss," sa Lars drömskt.En: "I love how art and history can speak to us," Lars said dreamily.Sv: "Det låter underbart," svarade Ingrid.En: "That sounds wonderful," replied Ingrid.Sv: "Du måste verkligen älska konst."En: "You must really love art."Sv: Lars nickade.En: Lars nodded.Sv: Han älskade Gamla Stan och alla dess berättelser.En: He loved Gamla Stan and all its stories.Sv: Ingrid kände sig inspirerad av hans passion.En: Ingrid felt inspired by his passion.Sv: Ändå fanns det en rädsla.En: Still, there was some apprehension.Sv: Båda hade blivit besvikna tidigare.En: Both had been disappointed before.Sv: Efter en stund reste Ingrid sig.En: After a while, Ingrid stood up.Sv: Hon trodde att Lars verkade avståndstagande mot slutet av samtalet.En: She thought Lars seemed distant towards the end of the conversation.Sv: Hon lämnade kaféet med en känsla av att hon kunde ha gjort något fel.En: She left the café with a feeling that she might have done something wrong.Sv: Men Lars var inte redo att säga farväl.En: But Lars was not ready to say goodbye.Sv: Han såg hennes anteckningsbok ligga kvar på bordet.En: He saw her notebook left on the table.Sv: Snabbt rev han en sida ur sin bok och skrev ett meddelande.En: Quickly, he tore a page from his book and wrote a message.Sv: Meddelandet löd: "Jag skulle älska att visa dig mitt favoritgalleri.En: The message read: "I would love to show you my favorite gallery.Sv: Kanske imorgon?"En: Maybe tomorrow?"Sv: Dagen därpå, vid samma kafébord, fann Ingrid lappen.En: The next day, at the same café table, Ingrid found the note.Sv: Hon log stort och sprang ut för att leta efter Lars.En: She beamed widely and ran out to look for Lars.Sv: När hon hittade honom i en gränd med utsikt över stadens silhuett, sken de båda upp.En: When she found him in an alley overlooking the city's skyline, they both lit up.Sv: De beslutade att besöka ett konstgalleri tillsammans.En: They decided to visit an art gallery together.Sv: Medan de gick längs stadens gamla gator, kände de båda att detta möte kunde vara början på något nytt och annorlunda.En: As they walked along the city's old streets, they both felt that this meeting could be the start of something new and different.Sv: Lars och Ingrid vandrade iväg tillsammans, hand i hand, under den sena sommarhimlen.En: Lars and Ingrid wandered off together, hand in hand, under the late summer sky.Sv: För första gången på länge kände de båda hopp och glädje över vad framtiden kunde föra med sig.En: For the first time in a long while, they both felt hope and joy over what the future might bring. Vocabulary Words:sheltered: skyddadebrewed: nybryggtadorned: pryddescautiously: försiktigtglanced: snegladeinspiration: inspirationattentively: uppmärksamtdreamily: drömsktapprehension: rädsladistant: avståndstagandebeamed: log stortalley: grändskyline: stadens silhuettwandered: vandradesmelled: doftadecorner: hörnbordshy: blygtcharm: charmwarm: varmtpassion: passionnotebook: anteckningsboktangled: trassligtstorm: ovädrettore: revwhile: medanraindrops: regndropparstories: berättelsergallery: gallerifarewell: farvälhoped: hopp

This week on Swimming with Allocators, Earnest and Alexa welcome Vishnu Amble, Founding Director, Trustee, and Investment Committee Member at GreenBear Group. Vishnu shares insights from his global investment career, discussing his transition from traditional finance to leading a mission-driven family office. The conversation explores the importance of building strong networks, lessons from backing both startups and fund managers, and the critical role of alignment and long-term relationships between LPs and GPs. Vishnu also highlights the impact of technology and outsourcing on investment efficiency, offers perspectives on energy and infrastructure trends, and emphasizes the need for persistence, clear objectives, and risk management. Key takeaways include the value of genuine partnerships, adapting to market cycles, the continued opportunities within the US innovation landscape, and more. Highlights from this week's conversation include:Vishnu's Career Journey: From Engineering to Finance (1:13)Global Perspective & LP Value Proposition (4:14)Manager Selection & Partnership Approach (6:31)LP Community & Tech Solutions (10:37)Diligence & Risk Tolerance Evolution (12:18)What Vishnu Looks for in Fund Managers (14:00)Fundraising Challenges in Thematic Funds (16:19)LP Alignment & Fund Composition (20:00)Building Relationships in the Age of AI (23:13)Tech, Costs, and Human Capital (24:18)Opportunities for Early Stage Investors (27:18)Historical Lessons & U.S. Market Endurance (28:55)Final Thoughts and Takeaways (31:06)GreenBear Group LLC is a single-family investment office and mission-driven philanthropic organization focused on fund partnerships, direct investments, and GP seeding. With over 20 years of global experience and deep conviction in values-aligned capital, GreenBear supports exceptional fund managers and founders advancing economic access, sustainability, and innovation.Silicon Valley Bank (SVB), a division of First Citizens Bank, is the bank of the world's most innovative companies and investors. SVB provides commercial and private banking to individuals and companies in the technology, life science and healthcare, private equity, venture capital and premium wine industries. SVB operates in centers of innovation throughout the United States, serving the unique needs of its dynamic clients with deep sector expertise, insights and connections. SVB's parent company, First Citizens BancShares, Inc. (NASDAQ: FCNCA), is a top 20 U.S. financial institution with more than $200 billion in assets. First Citizens Bank, Member FDIC. Learn more at svb.com.Swimming with Allocators is a podcast that dives into the intriguing world of Venture Capital from an LP (Limited Partner) perspective. Hosts Alexa Binns and Earnest Sweat are seasoned professionals who have donned various hats in the VC ecosystem. Each episode, we explore where the future opportunities lie in the VC landscape with insights from top LPs on their investment strategies and industry experts shedding light on emerging trends and technologies. The information provided on this podcast does not, and is not intended to, constitute legal advice; instead, all information, content, and materials available on this podcast are for general informational purposes only.

This week on Swimming with Allocators, Earnest and Alexa welcome Jason Howard, Founder and Managing Partner of New Catalyst Strategic Partners. Jason shares his journey from finance and entertainment to launching a firm focused on GP seeding and supporting emerging managers in private markets. The discussion covers New Catalyst's innovative approach to providing seed capital, operational support, and strategic partnerships, as well as insights into co-investment, secondary markets, and the challenges facing new fund managers. Key takeaways include the importance of alignment, scalable capital, and cross-industry lessons in building sustainable investment firms, along with practical advice for both GPs and LPs navigating today's complex private market landscape. Don't miss this great conversation.Highlights from this week's conversation include:Jason's Background and Career Journey (1:03)Lessons from Entertainment to Private Markets (4:27)Genesis and Mission of New Catalyst (8:30)New Catalyst's Investment Approach (12:07)Market Gaps Addressed by New Catalysts (14:20)What is GP Seeding? (17:40)Manager Archetypes and Investment Focus (20:45)Trends in Fund Strategy Expansion (24:06)Value of First Partnership in GP Seeding (28:48)Strategic Partnership Support for Managers (31:46)Benefits of Seeding for LPs (33:37)Secondaries and GP Stakes (36:38)Final Thoughts and Takeaways (40:32)New Catalyst Strategic Partners is an independent alternative investment firm founded by industry veteran Jason Howard. Launched with significant capital from Apollo to support its growth, New Catalyst seeks to acquire economic interests and minority ownership in Next Generation private markets firms, providing them with the flexible, strategic capital and value creation resources they need to grow and succeed. To learn more, please visit www.newcatalystsp.com.Silicon Valley Bank (SVB), a division of First Citizens Bank, is the bank of the world's most innovative companies and investors. SVB provides commercial and private banking to individuals and companies in the technology, life science and healthcare, private equity, venture capital and premium wine industries. SVB operates in centers of innovation throughout the United States, serving the unique needs of its dynamic clients with deep sector expertise, insights and connections. SVB's parent company, First Citizens BancShares, Inc. (NASDAQ: FCNCA), is a top 20 U.S. financial institution with more than $200 billion in assets. First Citizens Bank, Member FDIC. Learn more at svb.com.Swimming with Allocators is a podcast that dives into the intriguing world of Venture Capital from an LP (Limited Partner) perspective. Hosts Alexa Binns and Earnest Sweat are seasoned professionals who have donned various hats in the VC ecosystem. Each episode, we explore where the future opportunities lie in the VC landscape with insights from top LPs on their investment strategies and industry experts shedding light on emerging trends and technologies. The information provided on this podcast does not, and is not intended to, constitute legal advice; instead, all information, content, and materials available on this podcast are for general informational purposes only.

Episode 392 of The VentureFizz Podcast features Damien Lewke, Founder & CEO of Nebulock. Damien is purpose built for this company, which is a statement he's heard from one of his investors that being Will Lehman. When you hear about Damien's background story, it's hard to argue. Damien's path to where he is today has been very thoughtful, methodical, and intentional. It's a path that allowed him to learn and understand as much as possible about cybersecurity. In addition, he has worn several different hats throughout his career (I'm talking Solutions Architecture… Product Marketing… Product Management… and other roles) that have all put him in a strong position to lead a venture backed startup. Nebulock is an autonomous threat hunting platform designed from scratch for behavior-based detection. By connecting directly to identity, endpoint, and cloud telemetry, Nebulock continuously hunts threats, surfaces hidden anomalies, and automatically increases your detection coverage. The company announced $8.5M in funding, including their seed round led by Bain Capital Ventures alongside Decibel VC, Zetta Venture Partners, In-Q-Tel, and several angel investors. Chapters: 00:00 Intro 02:57 Being a Solo Founder 05:03 Damien's Background & Playing Soccer in Germany 07:35 The Impact of Sports on Entrepreneurship 09:50 Career Beginnings 12:08 Transition to CrowdStrike 17:11 Joining Palo Alto Networks 19:08 Pursuing Further Education at MIT 21:38 Product Management at Arctic Wolf 23:45 Founding Nebulock 27:22 What is Threat Hunting? 29:57 Details about Nebulock 32:17 State of the State at Nebulock & Looking Ahead 40:46 3 Lessons Learned Since Founding a Company 43:34 Personal Insights and Recommendations Episode Sponsor: As a longtime champion of the local startup ecosystem, Silicon Valley Bank supports innovative companies with the solutions and financing they need through every stage of growth. With more than 1,500 bankers and relationship advisors, and $42B in loans as of Q2 2024 – SVB delivers the right people, service and resources to support your entire financial journey. Learn more at SVB.com.

This week on Swimming with Allocators, Earnest and Alexa welcome Diego De Colombres, founding general partner of Dissent Capital. Diego shares his journey from equity research to launching a specialized crypto fund of funds. The discussion also explores the importance of backing emerging managers, building concentrated portfolios in a volatile market, and the evolving strategies required for success in crypto venture capital. Key takeaways include the value of specialization over generalization, the risks of over-engineered fund structures, and the growing significance of trends like stablecoins and the intersection of crypto and AI. Listeners will gain insights into how disciplined selection and a long-term perspective can drive outperformance in the rapidly changing world of crypto investing. Don't miss this great conversation! Highlights from this week's conversation include:Diego's Background and Path to Venture (1:17)Early Crypto Interest and Latin American Perspective (3:34)Equity Research Skills in Venture Investing (5:55)Founding Dissent Capital: Inspiration and Strategy (9:17)Concentration vs. Diversification in Crypto Funds (11:52)Cyclicality and Deployment in Crypto Venture (13:16)Identifying and Selecting Emerging Managers (15:23)Why “Access Is Not a Strategy” (19:33)Common Mistakes in Crypto Fund Structures (22:50)How LPs Should Assess Crypto Venture Risk/Reward (26:09)Competition at Early Stages in Crypto vs. Traditional VC (29:52)Crypto Trends: Stablecoins, AI, and On-Chain Identity (31:21)LP Archetypes and Strategic Investors (36:34)Lessons Learned: Narrative-Driven Markets and Distributions (39:50)Connecting with Diego and Parting Thoughts (41:54)Dissent Capital is a pioneering crypto venture fund of funds focused on backing the next generation of emerging crypto managers. With a disciplined, high-conviction approach to early-stage investing, Dissent Capital delivers institutional-grade diligence and access to the best opportunities in the space. Learn more at www.dissentcap.xyz.Silicon Valley Bank (SVB), a division of First Citizens Bank, is the bank of the world's most innovative companies and investors. SVB provides commercial and private banking to individuals and companies in the technology, life science and healthcare, private equity, venture capital and premium wine industries. SVB operates in centers of innovation throughout the United States, serving the unique needs of its dynamic clients with deep sector expertise, insights and connections. SVB's parent company, First Citizens BancShares, Inc. (NASDAQ: FCNCA), is a top 20 U.S. financial institution with more than $200 billion in assets. First Citizens Bank, Member FDIC. Learn more at svb.com.Swimming with Allocators is a podcast that dives into the intriguing world of Venture Capital from an LP (Limited Partner) perspective. Hosts Alexa Binns and Earnest Sweat are seasoned professionals who have donned various hats in the VC ecosystem. Each episode, we explore where the future opportunities lie in the VC landscape with insights from top LPs on their investment strategies and industry experts shedding light on emerging trends and technologies. The information provided on this podcast does not, and is not intended to, constitute legal advice; instead, all information, content, and materials available on this podcast are for general informational purposes only.Quote 1: "In crypto, access is no longer a strategy, and beta plays don't cut it. To capture power-law outcomes, you need focused portfolio construction and a specialization mindset, not over-diversification."

Episode 391 of The VentureFizz Podcast features Joseph Krause, Co-Founder & CEO of Radical AI. There are many benefits with the platform shift to AI, but one of the clear benefits that I'm seeing is how some of the most brilliant minds are working on incredibly meaningful and challenging problems. While yes, there is a need for lots of applications, even another photo sharing app, I've always strongly believed that the best entrepreneurs should leverage their intellect to work on something that could actually change the world. Meet Joseph, an entrepreneur who has built his career for this moment. He has a bias for action and a go-big or go home approach with a startup that is looking to completely reconstruct the scientific process and if successful, it will replace multi-national corporations like Dow Chemical. Radical AI is building a self-driving lab which will accelerate materials R&D to tackle the world's most pressing problems. Through the integration of artificial intelligence, engineering, materials science, and applied research, Radical AI is changing the way materials are designed, developed, and discovered. The company announced a $55M Series Seed+ led by RTX Ventures, joined by NVentures (NVIDIA's VC arm), noa, Infinite Capital, Eni Next (Eni's VC arm), AlleyCorp and many others. In this episode of our podcast, we cover: * The details of Radical AI recommendations with the White House Office of Science and Technology Policy (OSTP) for the 2025 National AI Research and Development Strategy Plan. * Joseph's background story and experience in academia, DEVCOM Army research lab, & the National Guard. * How a cold email landed him a position in venture capital and his time at AlleyCorp. * The full story of Radical AI and how they are addressing material science challenges with an innovative approach. * The Self-Driving Lab concept and why Radical AI is a generation-defining opportunity. * Building a culture of action and hiring plans. * And so much more. Episode Sponsor: As a longtime champion of the local startup ecosystem, Silicon Valley Bank supports innovative companies with the solutions and financing they need through every stage of growth. With more than 1,500 bankers and relationship advisors, and $42B in loans as of Q2 2024 – SVB delivers the right people, service and resources to support your entire financial journey. Learn more at SVB.com.

Immad Akhund is the CEO and co-founder of Mercury, a digital banking platform that's become the go-to financial infrastructure for startups. Before Mercury, Immad spent nearly two decades founding companies, learning the hard way what separates a good idea from a great business. In this episode, Immad shares the hard-earned lessons from launching Mercury as his third startup. He unpacks how he recognized this was the right idea to pursue, what strong product-market fit feels like, and why trying to "iterate" your way to success often leads founders astray. In this episode, we discuss: • Mercury's unusual culture playbook – and why it works • How to hire with intention • The trap of weak product-market fit • Shipping under intense pressure during the SVB crisis • And much more… References: • Airbnb: https://www.airbnb.com/ • Andreessen Horowitz: https://a16z.com/ • Apple: https://www.apple.com/ • Block: https://block.xyz/ • Brex: https://www.brex.com/ • Chime: https://www.chime.com/ • Gusto: https://gusto.com/ • Mercury: https://mercury.com/ • Paul Graham: https://x.com/paulg • Plaid: https://plaid.com/ • Stripe: https://stripe.com/ • SVB (Silicon Valley Bank): https://www.svb.com/ • True Link Financial: https://www.truelinkfinancial.com/ • Varo: https://www.varomoney.com/ • Y Combinator: https://www.ycombinator.com/ Where to find Immad: • LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/iakhund/ Where to find Brett: • LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/brett-berson-9986094/ • Twitter/X: https://twitter.com/brettberson Where to find First Round Capital: • Website: https://firstround.com/ • First Round Review: https://review.firstround.com/ • Twitter/X: https://twitter.com/firstround • YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@FirstRoundCapital • This podcast on all platforms: https://review.firstround.com/podcast Timestamps: (1:07) Hard-won lessons from serial entrepreneurship (2:02) You shouldn't copy-paste advice (6:57) Why personality trumps culture playbooks (8:48) How do you hire for cultural fit? (12:38) The values that shaped Mercury's DNA (14:08) The drivers underpinning Mercury's success (15:50) The significance of product-market fit (20:41) Don't fall into the weak product-market fit trap (25:49) How to evaluate startup ideas that scale (30:14) Mercury's unlikely origin story (33:51) Breaking into the fintech space (37:31) Mindset shift: From “This is hard” to long-term gains (39:43) Building Mercury's MVP (44:25) Overcoming early obstacles to reach launch (47:36) Navigating Mercury's rapid growth phase (51:18) Competition isn't the reason you're failing (55:58) Crisis management during the SVB collapse

This week on Swimming with Allocators, Earnest and Alexa welcome Brian O'Neil, a veteran CIO with over four decades of investment experience, who provides a candid overview of the current venture capital landscape. Brian discusses the challenges facing venture capital, including excessive funding, prolonged private company lifecycles, and the shift from growth-at-all-costs to profitability. He also emphasizes the importance of diversification, understanding investment portfolios, and the need for patience when approaching venture investments. Key insights include the difficulty of finding top-quartile venture funds, the potential of AI and personalized medicine, and the critical role of relationship-building for emerging managers. Brian advises allocators to be selective, learn across asset classes, and recognize that venture capital requires a long-term perspective with an acceptance that many investments may not succeed. Don't miss this great conversation. Highlights from this week's conversation include:Early Days of Venture and LBOs (1:23)Performance of LBOs and Venture Capital (2:27)Allocator Approaches to Private vs. Public Markets (4:35)Continuation Funds and LBO Fund Lifecycles (6:42)Comparing Current Venture Downturns to History (8:22)Growth Equity and Venture Stage Reclassification (11:41)AI Hype and Venture Market Cycles (13:17)Time Horizons and Commitment Budgets (15:43)Advice for Allocators on Manager Selection (18:55)Co-Investment Trends in Private Equity (21:01)Lessons from CIO Experience (25:01)Advice for New Allocators (26:29)Advice for Emerging Managers (31:05)Exciting Trends in Venture: AI and Personalized Medicine (33:20)Final Thoughts and Takeaways (35:52)Brian O'Neil is the former Chief Investment Officer of the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation and has served in investment leadership roles for over 40 years, including at Equitable Life and AXA Investment Managers. He currently serves on the board of the Brooklyn Public Library and is an Investment Committee member at The Wallace Foundation. Silicon Valley Bank (SVB), a division of First Citizens Bank, is the bank of the world's most innovative companies and investors. SVB provides commercial and private banking to individuals and companies in the technology, life science and healthcare, private equity, venture capital and premium wine industries. SVB operates in centers of innovation throughout the United States, serving the unique needs of its dynamic clients with deep sector expertise, insights and connections. SVB's parent company, First Citizens BancShares, Inc. (NASDAQ: FCNCA), is a top 20 U.S. financial institution with more than $200 billion in assets. First Citizens Bank, Member FDIC. Learn more at svb.com.Swimming with Allocators is a podcast that dives into the intriguing world of Venture Capital from an LP (Limited Partner) perspective. Hosts Alexa Binns and Earnest Sweat are seasoned professionals who have donned various hats in the VC ecosystem. Each episode, we explore where the future opportunities lie in the VC landscape with insights from top LPs on their investment strategies and industry experts shedding light on emerging trends and technologies. The information provided on this podcast does not, and is not intended to, constitute legal advice; instead, all information, content, and materials available on this podcast are for general informational purposes only.

Highlights from this week's conversation include:Wendy's Origin Story and Entry into Allocator World (1:17)Early Lessons as an Allocator (3:59)Gravitating Toward Private Assets (6:39)Founding Ivy Invest: The Problem and Vision (8:06)Trends and Tailwinds in Asset Management (11:01)Challenges Bridging Institutions and Individuals (13:55)Bridging Institutional and Individual Experiences (16:47)Is Retail Capital a New Institutional Staple? (19:58)Why Early-Stage Venture “Math Still Works” (24:00)Institutional Governance and Fund Size Trends (27:14)Advice for Emerging Managers Approaching Institutions (29:45)Where Alpha Will Come From in Venture (33:13)Intangibles and Differentiation in Early-Stage Managers (36:26)Final Thoughts and Takeaways (39:56)Ivy Invest brings institutional-quality portfolios to individual investors using an endowment-style investment framework. Co-founded by Wendy Li, Ivy invests across equities, income, and diversifiers—partnering with experienced asset managers to deliver performance, discipline, and access. Learn more at www.ivyinvest.com.Silicon Valley Bank (SVB), a division of First Citizens Bank, is the bank of the world's most innovative companies and investors. SVB provides commercial and private banking to individuals and companies in the technology, life science and healthcare, private equity, venture capital and premium wine industries. SVB operates in centers of innovation throughout the United States, serving the unique needs of its dynamic clients with deep sector expertise, insights and connections. SVB's parent company, First Citizens BancShares, Inc. (NASDAQ: FCNCA), is a top 20 U.S. financial institution with more than $200 billion in assets. First Citizens Bank, Member FDIC. Learn more at svb.com.Swimming with Allocators is a podcast that dives into the intriguing world of Venture Capital from an LP (Limited Partner) perspective. Hosts Alexa Binns and Earnest Sweat are seasoned professionals who have donned various hats in the VC ecosystem. Each episode, we explore where the future opportunities lie in the VC landscape with insights from top LPs on their investment strategies and industry experts shedding light on emerging trends and technologies. The information provided on this podcast does not, and is not intended to, constitute legal advice; instead, all information, content, and materials available on this podcast are for general informational purposes only.

Episode 390 of The VentureFizz Podcast features Maya R. Said, Sc.D., Founder & CEO of Outcomes4Me. Maya believes that in our lifetime, we will get to a point where we can either cure or control cancer.  That is a bold statement and one of major importance.  As we kick off our interview, she shares the reasons why it could happen. In order to get there, however, it is certainly going to take a lot of brilliant founders and innovative companies, but when you have founders like Maya who are building companies like Outcomes4Me, you can see why there is hope. For this podcast, I am blessed to speak with so many amazing people, who are all very intelligent, driven, and optimistic… but Maya is in a league of her own. Her academic credentials are beyond next level and what she accomplished within the healthcare industry makes her uniquely qualified to build a company that is contributing to this mission of either curing or controlling cancer. Outcomes4Me is the first and only end-to-end, AI-driven patient empowerment platform that helps patients with cancer take a proactive approach to their care from diagnosis throughout every stage of life and care.  Its direct-to-patient platform integrates clinical guidelines, genomics, trial matching, and symptom tracking to help patients navigate through a cancer diagnosis with confidence and clarity.   The company recently announced a $21M round of funding from new investor - Salica Investments, with participation from all existing investors: Labcorp Venture Fund, Forecast Labs, Northpond Ventures, Sierra Ventures, Asset Management Ventures, IRA Capital, and Merstal LTD. In this episode of our podcast, we cover: * Maya's background story and her experience in academia at MIT. * Her transition into industry and the various leadership roles she held. * The full story of Outcomes4Me including how the platform works and how they help patients, plus their plans looking ahead. * The importance of data to speed up innovation and the drug development process. * The impact of TV advertising * The overarch theme of what she has learned while building a company. * Fundraising advice * And more Episode Sponsor: As a longtime champion of the local startup ecosystem, Silicon Valley Bank supports innovative companies with the solutions and financing they need through every stage of growth. With more than 1,500 bankers and relationship advisors, and $42B in loans as of Q2 2024 – SVB delivers the right people, service and resources to support your entire financial journey. Learn more at SVB.com.

Fluent Fiction - Swedish: Finding Inspiration and Friendship Under the Stockholm Sun Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/sv/episode/2025-07-24-22-34-02-sv Story Transcript:Sv: Solen sken varmt över Stockholm när Karin steg in i Vasamuseet.En: The sun shone warmly over Stockholm as Karin stepped into the Vasamuseet.Sv: Hon var en konststudent som behövde inspiration för sitt projekt.En: She was an art student in need of inspiration for her project.Sv: Just nu var det mitt på sommaren, och staden var livlig med Midsommarfiranden.En: It was midsummer, and the city was bustling with Midsommar celebrations.Sv: Karin gick runt i museet.En: Karin wandered around the museum.Sv: Hon fascinerades av den stora skeppet Vasa och alla dess detaljer.En: She was fascinated by the large sailing ship Vasa and all its details.Sv: De höga fönstren släppte in solens strålar, vilket skapade en varm och välkomnande känsla över hela museet.En: The tall windows let in the sun's rays, which created a warm and welcoming feeling throughout the museum.Sv: Efter att ha utforskat utställningarna bestämde sig Karin för att hitta ett unikt minne i museets presentbutik.En: After exploring the exhibits, Karin decided to find a unique keepsake in the museum's gift shop.Sv: Hon ville ha något som fångade hela hennes upplevelse i Stockholm.En: She wanted something that captured her entire experience in Stockholm.Sv: Butiken var full med turister, och alla vanliga souvenirer verkade så generiska - kylskåpsmagneter, vykort och nyckelringar.En: The shop was filled with tourists, and all the usual souvenirs seemed so generic—fridge magnets, postcards, and keyrings.Sv: Klockan började närma sig stängningstid, och hon blev alltmer orolig.En: The clock was nearing closing time, and she was growing increasingly anxious.Sv: Just då fick hon syn på Sven, en vänlig kille som arbetade som volontär i butiken.En: Just then, she noticed Sven, a friendly guy working as a volunteer in the shop.Sv: Sven hade stort intresse för historia och älskade att hjälpa besökare.En: Sven had a great interest in history and loved helping visitors.Sv: Karin gick fram till honom och frågade försynt, "Har du något speciellt här?En: Karin approached him and gently asked, "Do you have anything special here?Sv: Jag letar efter något unikt."En: I'm looking for something unique."Sv: Sven log varmt.En: Sven smiled warmly.Sv: "Följ med mig," sa han och visade henne en liten, bortglömd hylla längst bak i butiken.En: "Come with me," he said and showed her a small, forgotten shelf at the back of the store.Sv: Där låg en samling med exklusiva, begränsade upplagor av tryck från Vasa-skeppet, vackert illustrerade av en lokal konstnär.En: There lay a collection of exclusive, limited edition prints of the Vasa ship, beautifully illustrated by a local artist.Sv: Karin blev förtjust.En: Karin was delighted.Sv: Hon visste genast att dessa tryck var perfekt för henne.En: She immediately knew these prints were perfect for her.Sv: De var sällsynta och fångade essensen av hennes besök.En: They were rare and captured the essence of her visit.Sv: Hon kände en glädje av att ha hittat precis vad hon letat efter.En: She felt a joy at having found exactly what she was looking for.Sv: När hon gick ut från museet med sitt nyförvärvda tryck kände hon sig tvungen att tacka Sven ännu en gång.En: As she left the museum with her newly acquired print, she felt compelled to thank Sven once more.Sv: Han nickade glatt och sa, "Det var bara roligt att kunna hjälpa till."En: He nodded happily and said, "It was just fun to be able to help."Sv: De delade ett ögonblick av förståelse.En: They shared a moment of understanding.Sv: Karin insåg vikten av att be om hjälp när hon behövde det, och Sven kände sig uppmuntrad att fortsätta dela sin passion för historia.En: Karin realized the importance of asking for help when she needed it, and Sven felt encouraged to continue sharing his passion for history.Sv: Båda lämnade museet med ett leende och ett minne för livet.En: Both left the museum with a smile and a memory for life.Sv: Det var en dag som fångade både sommarsolens glans och de oskattbara människomötena som Stockholm kunde erbjuda.En: It was a day that captured both the splendor of the summer sun and the invaluable human interactions that Stockholm could offer. Vocabulary Words:stepped: steginspiration: inspirationbustling: livligfascinated: fascineradesdetails: detaljerwelcoming: välkomnandeexploring: utforskatsouvenirs: souvenirergeneric: generiskaapproached: gick fram tillanxious: oroligvolunteer: volontärunique: unikaspecial: specielltshelf: hyllaexclusive: exklusivalimited edition: begränsade upplagorillustrated: illustreradedelighted: förtjustessence: essensenacquired: nyförvärvdacompelled: tvungenencouraged: uppmuntradsplendor: glansunvaluable: oskattbarainteractions: människomöten

This week on Swimming with Allocators, Earnest and Alexa welcome Jon Wolkin, Managing Director of Deloitte Ventures. Jon shares his journey from investment banking to corporate venture, highlighting Deloitte's $150 million fund strategy that balances direct and fund investments across key technology verticals like AI, future of work, and health tech. The discussion reveals critical insights into corporate venture capital, emphasizing the importance of having a clear "North Star" strategy, understanding long-term value creation, and navigating the complex ecosystem of innovation. Key takeaways include the need for corporations to move quickly, provide strategic value beyond capital, and remain adaptable in a rapidly changing technological landscape. Jon also provides unique perspectives on the Canadian venture ecosystem, noting its potential in emerging technologies and the relatively low corporate venture participation compared to the US market. Don't miss this in-depth discussion.Highlights from this week's conversation include:Jon's Career Journey (1:18)Transition to Corporate Venture and Deloitte (3:19)Strategic vs. Financial Objectives in CVC (4:39)Long-term vs. Short-term Goals in Venture (7:15)Challenges of Launching a Venture Arm in a Partnership (9:11)Direct vs. Fund Investing Strategy (11:53)Fund Selection and Ecosystem Engagement (13:20)Alignment of Direct and Fund Investment Verticals (17:29)Corporate VC Activity in Downturns (22:56)Misconceptions About Corporate Venture Groups (25:21)Advice for Emerging Managers Working with Corporates (27:59)Key Learnings and Reflections at Deloitte Ventures (30:11)Final Thoughts and Takeaways (32:20)Deloitte Ventures Canada is a $150M corporate venture capital fund investing in Series A and B companies across fintech, cyber, climate, data/AI, and work tech. With a dual mandate of direct investments and fund investments, Deloitte Ventures is strategically positioned to support innovation while delivering financial and strategic value. Learn more at www.deloitte.ca.Silicon Valley Bank (SVB), a division of First Citizens Bank, is the bank of the world's most innovative companies and investors. SVB provides commercial and private banking to individuals and companies in the technology, life science and healthcare, private equity, venture capital and premium wine industries. SVB operates in centers of innovation throughout the United States, serving the unique needs of its dynamic clients with deep sector expertise, insights and connections. SVB's parent company, First Citizens BancShares, Inc. (NASDAQ: FCNCA), is a top 20 U.S. financial institution with more than $200 billion in assets. First Citizens Bank, Member FDIC. Learn more at svb.com.Swimming with Allocators is a podcast that dives into the intriguing world of Venture Capital from an LP (Limited Partner) perspective. Hosts Alexa Binns and Earnest Sweat are seasoned professionals who have donned various hats in the VC ecosystem. Each episode, we explore where the future opportunities lie in the VC landscape with insights from top LPs on their investment strategies and industry experts shedding light on emerging trends and technologies. The information provided on this podcast does not, and is not intended to, constitute legal advice; instead, all information, content, and materials available on this podcast are for general informational purposes only.

Andrew is the Janet Yellen Professor of Finance and Management at the Yale School of Management and Director of the Yale Program on Financial Stability, specializing in financial crises. He discusses the vulnerabilities of the banking system, lessons from recent crises like SVB and the GFC, the government's role in crisis management, and the biggest risks facing today's financial system.

In this episode of The Girl Dad Show, host Young Han sits down with Jason Mok, VP and GTM leader at Brex and a devoted single dad. Jason currently serves as GM of Brex's Startups business and oversees Strategic Partnerships. Before Brex, he was an Operating Partner and GM at Andreessen Horowitz (a16z), where he led the firm's first $400M Seed Fund, and spent 16 years at Silicon Valley Bank championing early- and growth-stage founders. Jason's story spans decades of leadership in banking, venture capital, and fintech—but at the heart of it is a father navigating the complexities of work, legacy, and raising good humans. In this episode, Jason opens up about teaching his kids about money, setting boundaries between work and family, and how success as a parent isn't about control—it's about the relationship you build as they grow up. ✨ All episodes of The Girl Dad Show are proudly sponsored by Thesis, helping founders go further, together. Takeaways Jason Mok is a single dad and fintech exec at Brex Brex offers a financial stack for startups and enterprises Jason's path includes SVB, a16z, and years of startup advisory Parenting requires consistent self-reflection Teaching kids about money is non-negotiable Being present matters more than being perfect Self-care supports strong parenting and leadership Boundaries between work and family take real intention Legacy is built through quality relationships, not just career wins

Episode 389 and today's guest is Jeff Taylor, serial entrepreneur and Founder of Monster.com. About a month ago, the combined entity of Monster & CareerBuilder filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy. It signaled the end of an era and a 31 year run for Monster which is pretty extraordinary. A reflective tribute was added to LinkedIn by Jeff and after reading his post, I immediately reached out, as the story of Monster needed to be told and documented. Thus, I went long form for this interview, a la Joe Rogan style, to bring you the most detailed account of Monster.com from an initial dream to a top 11th or 12th website in the world & a major consumer brand. An initial dream, you might ask… yes… it's true.  Jeff dreamt of the idea, the brand, and the mascot… which received tremendous pushback from multiple parties in the early days. It's this story and so many others that we uncover: * The early building blocks of the internet and how groundbreaking Jeff and Monster.com was in terms of being the 454th dot com and posting the first jobs and resumes on the internet. * The debatable too-early acquisition of Monster in the very early innings of the dot com bubble by TMP Worldwide. * Stories of the hypergrowth years at Monster. * Behind the scenes of the, what was first considered a failure then turned iconic - When I Grow Up - Super Bowl commercial. * And what I found to be the most shocking story… which we lead with - the paper napkin agreement between Jeff Taylor and Reid Hoffman for Monster.com to acquire LinkedIn.  Wow - can you imagine what might have happened if Monster's board didn't turn the deal down? In addition to the deep dive into the legendary story of Monster, we also discuss Jeff's background story, other companies he's built like Eons, and his current company called BoomBand - which is reinventing the resume and building a new AI talent marketplace. The company is still in stealth mode but expects to launch its product late fall. Episode Sponsor: As a longtime champion of the local startup ecosystem, Silicon Valley Bank supports innovative companies with the solutions and financing they need through every stage of growth. With more than 1,500 bankers and relationship advisors, and $42B in loans as of Q2 2024 – SVB delivers the right people, service and resources to support your entire financial journey. Learn more at SVB.com.

This week on Swimming with Allocators, Earnest and Alexa welcome Quincy Brown, Managing Director at FEG Investment Advisors. With 29 years of experience, Quincy discusses how his firm serves mission-driven organizations by integrating responsive investing strategies, focusing on diverse and emerging managers, and balancing financial performance with social impact. Key topics include the evolution of ESG investing, technology's role in creating new investment opportunities, and the importance of understanding client missions. Quincy also emphasizes that organizations can achieve both financial returns and social objectives by taking a long-term, strategic approach to investing, particularly in venture and private equity sectors. The conversation provides a nuanced look at how investment consultants are navigating changing landscapes of mission-aligned investing. Don't miss it! Highlights from this week's conversation include:Quincy's Career Path (1:09)FEG's History and Client Base (4:44)Building Trust and Client Relationships (7:00)Values-Aligned and Responsive Investing (9:17)Shift Toward Venture and Private Equity (12:26)Identifying Diverse and Emerging Managers (14:36)Diversity Criteria and Thresholds (17:01)Advice for Emerging Managers (18:03)Role of the Research Team (19:10)Fund Performance Trends (21:55)Mission Alignment Across Asset Classes (24:33)Lessons from ESG and DEI Trends (28:44)Exciting Trends in Venture and Private Markets (30:16)Advice for Allocators on Values-Aligned Investing (35:14)Connecting with Quincy and FEG and Parting Thoughts (36:34)FEG Investment Advisors is a Cincinnati-based investment consulting and OCIO firm serving nonprofits, endowments, and foundations nationwide. With a legacy of research-driven diligence, values-based investing, and a deep commitment to diverse and emerging managers, FEG is a leader in aligning capital with mission. Learn more at www.feg.com.Silicon Valley Bank (SVB), a division of First Citizens Bank, is the bank of the world's most innovative companies and investors. SVB provides commercial and private banking to individuals and companies in the technology, life science and healthcare, private equity, venture capital and premium wine industries. SVB operates in centers of innovation throughout the United States, serving the unique needs of its dynamic clients with deep sector expertise, insights and connections. SVB's parent company, First Citizens BancShares, Inc. (NASDAQ: FCNCA), is a top 20 U.S. financial institution with more than $200 billion in assets. First Citizens Bank, Member FDIC. Learn more at svb.com.Swimming with Allocators is a podcast that dives into the intriguing world of Venture Capital from an LP (Limited Partner) perspective. Hosts Alexa Binns and Earnest Sweat are seasoned professionals who have donned various hats in the VC ecosystem. Each episode, we explore where the future opportunities lie in the VC landscape with insights from top LPs on their investment strategies and industry experts shedding light on emerging trends and technologies. The information provided on this podcast does not, and is not intended to, constitute legal advice; instead, all information, content, and materials available on this podcast are for general informational purposes only.

Get 90 days of Fellow's AI meeting assistant at fellow.app/cooWhy Linda still codes on weekends — and what it teaches her about the future of AI (6:00)How AI is changing what Webflow builds — and how fast they build it (3:30–13:00)What happens when websites are no longer built just for humans (14:00)The rise of AEO (Answer Engine Optimization) and what it means for ops (17:00–21:00)Favorite LLMs and workflows — from Claude Sonnet to custom GPTs (23:00–26:00)How Linda builds a culture of innovation — and why bad ideas are worth celebrating (29:00)Leading through operational ambiguity and defining what to say “no” to (49:00)How product thinking helps Linda prioritize and run the business (54:00)Creating an actual in-office “innovation lab” — and what worked (1:04:00)Wild story: how her team navigated the SVB collapse weekend (1:08:00) 

Peter Thiel and Palmer Luckey are launching a Tolkien-themed bank to serve crypto and defense startups left behind after SVB's collapse. And a new study warns that AI in fintech and healthcare apps can be tricked into leaking data with just a sneaky prompt.Featured Guests: Jake O'Shea, principal, Antler | Gareth Shepherd, managing director, Voya Investment Management

When the Silicon Valley Bank crisis erupted in early 2023, Larry Roseman was already well-acquainted with market upheaval. A member of the CFO class appointed around 2020—just as the pandemic began—Roseman had weathered previous storms. He began his career amid the dot-com collapse, then advanced through the 2008 financial crisis. “Scar tissue helps,” he tells us.So when he landed in Palm Springs for a tennis tournament and learned SVB was in freefall—taking all of Thumbtack's cash with it—his weekend plans were immediately sidelined. “Literally getting on the plane and landing, and the whole thing sort of blowing up,” Roseman recalls. “I was holed up in the hotel room for days,” working through how to ensure payroll and access to capital.That crisis became a defining moment. “That was the catalyst for us,” he tells us. Roseman used it to pivot the business away from growth-at-all-costs and toward sustainable, profitable growth. In just a few years, Thumbtack went from -$60 million in EBITDA to +$60 million.His ability to adapt comes from a varied career path—public accounting at Ernst & Young, investment banking at Bear Stearns and JPMorgan, and operational finance at eBay, where he helped spin off PayPal. At Thumbtack, a national home services marketplace, he's scaled the finance team tenfold and implemented a discipline around contribution margin, hire rate, and CAC.“The P&L doesn't lie,” Roseman tells us—especially in times of crisis, when it's clarity, not comfort, that defines the leader.

Episode 384 of The VentureFizz Podcast features Thomas “TK” Kinsella, Co-Founder & Chief Customer Officer of Tines. The success of Tines is not based on luck. The company's co-founders experienced a major problem that wasn't being being solved by existing platforms and after talking to peers who were also dealing with the same problem, they decided to do something about it. But, it wasn't just an idea that got them to where they are today. This team was uniquely qualified to build the next generation solution based on TK's and his Co-Founder & CEO, Eoin Hinchy's many years of experience in the cybersecurity industry, plus a history of working together for something like 15+ years at Deloitte, eBay, and DocuSign. Tines empowers teams to build, run, and monitor their most mission-critical and sophisticated workflows. The company recently announced a $125M round of funding at a $1.125B valuation and is co-headquartered in Dublin and Boston. In this episode of our podcast, we cover lots of great topics like: * A discussion about the cybersecurity industry and the platform shift to AI. * TK's background story growing up in Dublin and some mutual geeking out on rugby. * Starting his career in cybersecurity at Deloitte where he met Eoin, plus lots of details about what they worked on at eBay and DocuSign. * Getting Tines started from the early days and all the details about the platform today. * Why they hired a top designer as one of the first employees in the company and the importance of making products that are easy to use. * Details on the latest round of funding and what's next. * And so much more. Episode Sponsor: As a longtime champion of the local startup ecosystem, Silicon Valley Bank supports innovative companies with the solutions and financing they need through every stage of growth. With more than 1,500 bankers and relationship advisors, and $42B in loans as of Q2 2024 – SVB delivers the right people, service and resources to support your entire financial journey. Learn more at SVB.com.

Episode 381 of The VentureFizz Podcast features Mike Massaro, CEO of Flywire, a global payments enablement and software company. This is the full lifecycle story of an idea to a pillar publicly traded tech company in the Boston tech scene and it has it all. An international founder who discovered a major problem while trying to pay his tuition at MIT, to Mike joining the company after its Series A, an evolving business model from consumer to B2B, navigating choppy near death experiences to scaling aggressively, then raising multiple rounds of venture funding to an IPO, and more! It really is an inspirational story for all entrepreneurs to hear, as it is never an easy up & to the right story. There is so much that goes into building a successful company and this one does not disappoint. Chapters 00:00 Intro 02:17 Learning to Lead & the Importance of Communication 04:51 Mike's Background & Getting Started in Tech at edocs 15:00 Carrier IQ 19:47 The early days of Flywire 19:52 Navigating the Go-to-Market Strategy 29:52 Moving into the Role as CEO of Flywire 31:55 Challenging Times 35:09 Scaling the Company & Playing Long Ball 39:17 Expanding into New Industries 41:47 The Impact of COVID-19 45:20 Flywire IPO 50:06 Looking Ahead: Growth and Innovation 51:42 Building a Strong Company Culture 57:12 The Importance of a Strong Board of Directors 59:50 Hiring for Leadership Roles 01:02:13 Apps, Books, & Fun Episode Sponsor: As a longtime champion of the local startup ecosystem, Silicon Valley Bank supports innovative companies with the solutions and financing they need through every stage of growth. With more than 1,500 bankers and relationship advisors, and $42B in loans as of Q2 2024 – SVB delivers the right people, service and resources to support your entire financial journey. Learn more at SVB.com.

Episode 380 of The VentureFizz Podcast features Eduardo Torrealba, CEO & Co-Founder of Lumafield. As part of my conversation with Eduardo, we talk about the importance of working on hard things. Yes, it's hard to build things that seem impossible at the time but it is that level of difficulty that attracts the top talent across engineering and other functional areas to join the company. And, it is that level of difficulty that once you establish product market fit, it can been highly defensible and really difficult to copy. And, it is that level of difficulty that attracts the best investors to fund a company with the hopes that it can be an industry defining company, especially when there is hardware involved. Take Lumafield, a pioneering developer of accessible X-ray CT technology, recently announced a $35M Series B round of funding led by Spark Capital, along with previous investors Lux Capital, Kleiner Perkins, DCVC, Future Shape and angel investors like Tony Fadell - yes that Tony Fadell, the inventor of the iPod and Founder of Nest. When you have an industry leader like Tony, who after seeing their product & vision and ended up committing to an investment into the company after a 30 minute meeting, you know you are on to something big, as he understood the problem first hand based on his experience. In the video version of our podcast, there is a brief video showing Lumafield's platform in action, as you need to see it to truly appreciate the complexity yet the obvious use case it has when building physical products. In the show notes, I have also included a fun video from Lumafield with Tony where they take a look at the evolution of the iPod by looking at the inside of different generations. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EC6BQPowf7w In this episode of our podcast, we cover: * Eduardo's background story and his initial journey into entrepreneurship with an IoT soil moisture sensor company called Oso Technologies. * Joining Formlabs and what he worked on in the earlier days of the company and what he learned during the company's growth to a billion dollar valuation. * The full story of Lumafield in terms of how the team came together and the problem they are solving. * The fundraising process and the current state of the company, plus future plans ahead. * Lessons learned from building companies and raising capital. * The importance of a strong company pitch. * And so much more Episode Sponsor: As a longtime champion of the local startup ecosystem, Silicon Valley Bank supports innovative companies with the solutions and financing they need through every stage of growth. With more than 1,500 bankers and relationship advisors, and $42B in loans as of Q2 2024 – SVB delivers the right people, service and resources to support your entire financial journey. Learn more at SVB.com.

Episode 379 of The VentureFizz Podcast features Graham Brown, Managing Partner at Lerer Hippeau. It seems like just yesterday when I first interviewed Graham seven years ago back for Episode 32 (https://soundcloud.com/venturefizz/episode-32-graham-brown-partner-at-lerer-hippeau) when Lerer Hippeau was announcing its sixth fund. This puts Graham in elite company as one of the very few people who have made a repeat appearance on The VentureFizz Podcast – which I'm sure is an incredible honor for Graham to achieve… just kidding obviously. But in all seriousness… in that first interview, we discussed Graham's background (he's actually a fellow native of New Hampshire) and the early innings of his career, so in this interview, we were able to get much deeper into other topics around startups and fundraising. As you might know, Lerer Hippeau is one of the top early stage VC firms in the country and they recently announced another new fund, that one being LH Fund IX, a $200M fund which is exclusively focused on early stage companies. In this episode of our podcast, we cover: * How to land a job in venture capital. * How our original interview discussed AI seven years ago and what Graham is excited about in terms of this platform shift. * The renewed interest in energy startups and the innovation in this sector. * What he's looking for out of a first meeting with an entrepreneur & the process of getting funded. * PLG versus founder led sales and advice on avoiding entrepreneurial envy. * The latest on the NYC tech ecosystem. * And so much more Episode Sponsor: As a longtime champion of the local startup ecosystem, Silicon Valley Bank supports innovative companies with the solutions and financing they need through every stage of growth. With more than 1,500 bankers and relationship advisors, and $42B in loans as of Q2 2024 – SVB delivers the right people, service and resources to support your entire financial journey. Learn more at SVB.com.

The health tech fundraising environment shows promise. More deals are occurring alongside modest growth in total funding, suggesting a shift toward realistic valuations. In this episode, Julie Ebert, managing director of Healthcare and Life Sciences for Silicon Valley Bank, discusses the key findings from their annual Future of Health Tech report, highlighting the growth of AI adoption in healthcare as well as the increasing focus on specialty value-based care models. She noted a third of health tech companies that have raised money have an AI component, and half of the investment is in the administrative use of AI. Julie also explains that value-based care is moving from primary care to specialties due to these areas being complex and costly. Finally, she emphasizes that Silicon Valley Bank is playing a bold role in providing transparency to companies by offering working capital solutions and releasing reports that allow companies to have the knowledge to move forward.  Tune in and learn about the current landscape of health tech investment and the future of value-based care! Resources: Connect with and follow Julie Ebert on LinkedIn. Follow Silicon Valley Bank on LinkedIn and visit their website. Read this year's SVB's Future of Healthtech report here.

Episode 378 of The VentureFizz Podcast features two of the Co-Founders of Copley - David Henriquez, CEO and Sean Marshall, Chief Operating Officer. It is just a necessity for any thriving tech ecosystem. You need companies that scale and people from those companies take their learnings and go off to start their own company. HubSpot has been a big feeder of alumni who have gone off to start companies and you are starting to see the next wave with founders coming from Toast and now Klaviyo. What's even better is when you see the founders of these anchor tech companies fund the next generation of entrepreneurs. David & Sean were part of the hypergrowth scale up years at Klaviyo that ultimately led to a pillar public tech company in the Boston tech area. David held a variety of engineering & sales engineering roles, whereas Sean led global sales. Now, they are building a new company with a third Co-Founder & CTO, Mike Torra called Copley. It is an AI-Powered Content Optimization Platform that allows marketers to quickly create, test & deploy content everywhere. Copley recently announced a $4.8M pre-seed round of funding led by Asymmetric and Underscore. And yes, the founders of Klaviyo - Andrew Bialecki and Ed Hallen are investors… plus Tom Ebling & Jeffrey Barnett of Demandware which was acquired by Salesforce. In this episode of our podcast, we cover: * Startup fundraising advice for first-time founders and the importance of building long term relationships with investors. * The background stories for both David and Sean. * The explosive growth years at Klaviyo. * The full story of Copley in terms of the problem they are solving and their unique approach to finding early adopter customers. * GTM advice for early stage startups and the importance of storytelling. * And so much more. Episode Sponsor: As a longtime champion of the local startup ecosystem, Silicon Valley Bank supports innovative companies with the solutions and financing they need through every stage of growth. With more than 1,500 bankers and relationship advisors, and $42B in loans as of Q2 2024 – SVB delivers the right people, service and resources to support your entire financial journey. Learn more at SVB.com.

Episode #376 features Prem Sharma, Founder & CEO of Tandem. When you are a serial entrepreneur like Prem, you are probably coming up with lots of ideas but how do you decide which one is viable to focus on and actually build a company around? For Prem, it comes down to recognizing an experience that is broken and lots of market research. And this is not light market research, this is total submersion into the industry market research. The interest in Tandem started with a puppy arriving at his home as a new family pet and an experience at the vet. During a visit, he recognized how fragmented the industry was and how inefficient the office operated. This got him thinking about a unified vet experience. But, before jumping into build mode, he spent time working at veterinary clinics and recognized that the appetite for adopting a whole new system was not going to happen, so just a new tech platform wouldn't be the answer. Instead, he had to build a healthcare company from the ground up that includes a comprehensive service leveraging onsite clinics, mobile care, telehealth, and a whole new tech stack for running the overall operation. Tandem raised $10M in funding earlier this year to redefine veterinary care with a comprehensive solution through its novel approach to care delivery, AI technology, and more. Chapters: 00:00 Prem Sherma Intro 02:48 What Ideas Should You Build a Company Around? 07:00 From Childhood Dreams to Startup Realities 10:39 Navigating the Startup Landscape 14:30 The Full Story of DayToDay Health 18:16 Building Impactful Solutions in Healthcare 21:50 The Complexity of Patient Care 27:03 Lessons Learned From Building DayToDay Health 29:45 All the Details about Tandem 38:26 Current State of the Business & GTM 44:36 Advice for Building a Healthcare Company 50:00 App & Book Recommendations Episode Sponsor: As a longtime champion of the local startup ecosystem, Silicon Valley Bank supports innovative companies with the solutions and financing they need through every stage of growth. With more than 1,500 bankers and relationship advisors, and $42B in loans as of Q2 2024 – SVB delivers the right people, service and resources to support your entire financial journey. Learn more at SVB.com.

Join me as I sit down with Seamus Rocca, visionary CEO of Xapo Bank, a trailblazer at the intersection of Bitcoin and traditional finance. We unpack Xapo's transformation into a fully licensed bank, how it safeguards your crypto, the regulatory balancing act, and the future of digital assets. Plus, Wences shares his thoughts on yield, DeFi, CBDCs—and even the meaning of life. Follow Seamus Chen: 

Ben Beller, Partner at Sullivan & Cromwell LLP Ben Beller, Partner at Sullivan & Cromwell LLP, joins the podcast to walk through how companies can strategically navigate bankruptcy and restructuring during M&A. Drawing from experience on major cases like FTX and Silicon Valley Bank, Ben shares practical insights into Chapter 11 processes, planning strategies, liability management transactions, and how buyers can successfully acquire distressed assets. A must-listen  for corporate development professionals, acquirers, and M&A legal teams looking to build competency around distressed transactions. Things you will learn: The differences between Chapter 7, 11, and 13 bankruptcies and when to use each How liability management transactions work and their growing role in restructuring What buyers need to know about acquiring businesses in bankruptcy _______________ What is the Buyer-Led M&A™ Virtual Summit This isn't just another webinar—it's an interactive experience designed to give you the tools and strategies to lead your M&A deals with confidence. This half-day event brings together corporate development leaders and M&A experts to explore Buyer-Led M&A™, showing how you can take control of every stage of the deal. Register Now ________ This episode is sponsored by FirmRoom.  The World's Most Intuitive Virtual Data Room With AI Contract Analysis No Per-Page Fees. No B.S. Just Smarter, Faster Deals. Get started with your free trial today! ________ Episode Timestamps: [00:04:00] Ben Beller's background and major bankruptcy cases (FTX, SVB, Mallinckrodt) [00:07:30] Chapter 7 vs. Chapter 11 – key differences [00:11:30] Signs companies should begin planning for bankruptcy [00:14:00] Prepackaged vs. prearranged vs. freefall bankruptcies [00:17:30] Importance of lender relationships and communication [00:22:00] Role of private credit and debt trading in distressed situations [00:28:00] Liability management transactions explained: dropdowns, up tiers, and more [00:35:00] Trends in liability management and how they defer bankruptcy [00:41:00] M&A in bankruptcy: How buyers can seize opportunities [00:46:30] Understanding stalking horse bids and auction dynamics [00:54:30] Common mistakes in buying businesses out of bankruptcy [01:01:00] Bankruptcy reform trends and cost implications  

Tom welcomes back an always interesting guest who dives deeply into various financial topics; John Titus. Several key topics were discussed, including the banking crisis of March 2023, federal debt, central bank independence, and the implications of the Fed's policies. Titus began by revisiting his prediction of the banking crisis, attributing it to the Federal Reserve's quantitative easing program during the pandemic. He explained that this led to a surge in commercial bank deposits, which ultimately caused instability when large deposits were withdrawn from banks like Silicon Valley Bank (SVB). Titus emphasized that these massive deposits, often exceeding $1 billion, were uninsured and posed significant risks when withdrawn rapidly. He discussed how the Fed's actions during the pandemic injected liquidity into non-bank entities, leading to a buildup of deposits in commercial banks. This created a situation where the failure of SVB was inevitable due to the withdrawal of large deposits. Moving on to federal debt, Titus expressed concern about the growing U.S. debt and its sustainability. He highlighted that the Fed's policies have led to a system where debt is used to finance government operations, creating a cycle of borrowing to cover interest payments. This spiral could lead to fiscal insolvency if not addressed. The discussion then turned to central bank independence and the implications of a Biden administration memo emphasizing central bank autonomy. Titus argued that in the U.S., the Federal Reserve is not truly independent but rather an agency under Congress, which has the constitutional authority to oversee it. He warned against efforts to model the Fed after systems like the European Central Bank, which operate independently of national governments, as this could erode democratic accountability. Titus also previewed his new series, "The War for Bankocracy," which explores the history and power dynamics of central banks. He emphasized the importance of constitutional governance over monetary policy, arguing that Congress must maintain control to prevent abuses of power by central bankers. Throughout the interview, Titus stressed the need for public awareness and engagement in monetary policy decisions, urging listeners to stay informed and advocate for transparency and accountability in how debt and money are managed. His analysis highlighted the interconnected risks posed by federal debt, banking instability, and central bank autonomy, emphasizing that these issues require immediate attention to prevent further economic crises. Time Stamp References:0:00 - Introduction0:48 - Predicting Bank Failures4:12 - Bank System in 20256:43 - Risks or Manipulation10:06 - Fed, Deficits, & Austerity12:43 - Fed & Fiscal Dominance15:05 - The Debt Spiral20:15 - Extinguish Debt?23:40 - C.B. Gold Reserves25:57 - U.S. Rates & Debt Rollover27:07 - Treasury Dealers31:25 - Fed & Inflation34:59 - Neverending Puzzle36:30 - Debt Solutions?40:00 - Reverse Repo Status45:15 - Fed 'Independence'50:00 - Biden Memo Concerns52:26 - C.B. Independence55:20 - Bankocracy Series Guest Links:SubStack: https://bestevidence.substack.com/Rumble: https://rumble.com/c/c-1843407Odysey: https://odysee.com/@BestEvidence:bYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@BestEvidenceBankocracy Series Episodes: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y-fPI_tleUo&list=PLXr4cxq6ih6DbS8NIMK3nAiEM8AggZ_DQ John Titus holds a masters degree in electrical engineering as well as a law degree and he uses these to pursue his "day job". However, John is also a staunch critic of central banking the federal reserve system and his diligent research has uncovered numerous lies and deceptions from the U.S. Federal Reserve regarding their actions/policies since 2008. John is the creator and executive producer of the "BestEvidence" YouTube channel and all of his documentaries can be found there. BestEvidence seeks to chronicle major financial forces and legal changes be...

Here's how the second-biggest bank collapse in U.S. history happened in just 48 hours. Silicon Valley Bank closed its doors today. Within 48 hours, a panic induced by the very venture capital community that SVB had served and nurtured ended the bank's 40-year-run. For sure you've heard that millionaires are made in recessions, but how? Jaspreet Singh is joining Tom for a second time to get you up to speed on what it takes to get wealthy during any recession. Jaspreet is the Minority Mindset guru and Chief Money Nerd at Minority Mindset Companies. He's been creating financial education videos on YouTube for years and is breaking down all the reason you don't have to be scared during a recession Jaspreet is a voice of reason to remember that recessions are only bad or good in relation to which side of the equation you are on. This is a must watch if you're trying to find the best route through a recession that has most people nervous and panicked. [Original air date: 3-13-23]. CHECK OUT OUR SPONSORS Range Rover: Explore the Range Rover Sport at  https://landroverUSA.com Miro: Bring your teams to Miro's revolutionary Innovation Workspace and be faster from idea to outcome at https://miro.com. Found Banking: Stop getting lost in countless finance apps and try Found for free at https://found.com/impact. Netsuite: Download the CFO's Guide to AI and Machine Learning for free at https://netsuite.com/theory Shopify: Sign up for your one-dollar-per-month trial period at https://shopify.com/impact Factor:  Get 50% off your first box plus 20% off your next month while your subscription is active at https://factormeals.com/impacttheory50 with code impacttheory50. Follow Jaspreet Singh: Website: https://theminoritymindset.com/about-us/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@MinorityMindset Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/minoritymin... Twitter: https://twitter.com/minoritym1ndset Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MinorityMind... CHECK OUT OUR SPONSORS Range Rover: Explore the Range Rover Sport at  https://landroverUSA.com Miro: Bring your teams to Miro's revolutionary Innovation Workspace and be faster from idea to outcome at https://miro.com Betterhelp: This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at https://betterhelp.com/impacttheory and get 10% off your first month Netsuite: Spend less time looking backwards, and more time on what's next. Download the CFO's Guide to AI and Machine Learning at https://NetSuite.com/theory  NordVPN: EXCLUSIVE NordVPN Deal ➼ https://nordvpn.com/impacttheory Try it risk-free now with a 30-day money-back guarantee! Vanta: Get $1,000 off Vanta when you go to https://vanta.com/THEORY ********************************************************************** What's up, everybody? It's Tom Bilyeu here: If you want my help... STARTING a business: join me here at ZERO TO FOUNDER SCALING a business: see if you qualify here. Get my battle-tested strategies and insights delivered weekly to your inbox: sign up here. ********************************************************************** Join me live on my Twitch stream. I'm live daily from 6:30 to 8:30 am PT at www.twitch.tv/tombilyeu ********************************************************************** LISTEN TO IMPACT THEORY & MINDSET PLAYBOOK AD FREE + BONUS EPISODES on APPLE PODCASTS: apple.co/impacttheory ********************************************************************** FOLLOW TOM: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tombilyeu/ Tik Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@tombilyeu?lang=en Twitter: https://twitter.com/tombilyeu YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TomBilyeu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices