Podcasts about unicorns

Tripp Jones of Uncork Capital joins Nate to discuss Billion $ Lessons from a Dozen Unicorns, Why Consumer VC is not Dead, How to Size a Marketplace, and What the LP Pullback means for VC Funds. In this episode we cover: What Sets Apart a Unicorn Founding Team The Problem Uber Poses in Labor Marketplaces and Entrepreneurship Why Raising Funds May Be Difficult in the Coming Year How Slowing Down Can Increase Efficiency Missed a recent episode? Go to The Full Ratchet blog and catch up! Also, follow us on LinkedIn and Twitter. The host of The Full Ratchet is Nick Moran, General Partner of New Stack Ventures, a venture capital firm committed to investing in founders outside of the Bay Area. Learn more about New Stack Ventures by visiting our Website. Also, follow us on LinkedIn and Twitter! Founders, are you frustrated by trying to find the ideal VC's for your stage, sector, and geography? Answer five questions with VC Rank and generate your customized list now.

Penguin & Termite acknowledge the 4th of July holiday by discussing all things EXPLOSIONS!! in video games. What do explosions have to do with video games? What are the many forms they take? What are the technical ramifications of each explosion? All this and more...  https://linktr.ee/80bitpodsmash Music: Halcyonic Falcon X - Of Rainbows and Unicorns http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-sa/3.0/us/

“The Unicorns are often thought of as mythical creatures from another time. Let me tell you, they are real.  They are here now and want to fulfill their divine mission by helping you ascend. Let yourself belief in them. Let them be a part of your journey of bringing in the new faith currency into your life and into the world.” Manna – from Telos Today's meditation is from Jennifer's new book, Opulence Infusion – a new faith currency. This is the 4th book in the Mother Mary Series. It will be coming out in September. This meditation will help you lift out of the old blocks of lack and into higher frequencies of Opulence. The easiest way to start feeling the magical presence of the Unicorns is to receive their blessings. The song under this meditation is Unicorns by Michael Gayle. You can listen to more of his music at https://michaelgayleguitar.com/ If this podcast nourishes you, please keep it going by fueling it with your financial support.  Any amount is appreciated. https://Patreon.com/JenniferandMichael

What does a bootstrapped company, an early-stage startup, and a billion dollar unicorn have in common? Resources. Even though they all deal with vastly different ones, they all have to properly manage their resources in order to hit their goals. Now, Elena Hassan is someone that has dealt with marketing in all of these business stages. You could say that she started from the bottom and now she's here, and by “here” we mean head of marketing for a tech unicorn. Some of this conversation's #GoldenBoulders were:

The voters who abandoned Trump have been analyzed at length, but the Democrats weren't the only ones who persuaded Americans to switch sides in 2020. Holding onto these voters will be crucial for future Republican victories. Amy Walter, Publisher and Editor-in-Chief of the Cook Political Report, joins Sarah to talk about who these voters are and why Trump won them over. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On this week's episode we're covering a few more episodes of the Netflix show First Kill. It just keeps getting bonkers. Also on this episode Suesie thinks on what kind of energy people have. Frank asks am I the asshole for devouring someone's mother? Intro and outro is Rebel Girl by Bikini Kill. We'd like to thank our sponsors this week the first: OpenLet's take a class together.Open is giving Teen Girl Talk listeners 30-days free when you visit withopen.com/teengirltalkWith Open…you can practice with the best teachers in the world. Anywhere, anytime.Again, you can join me on Open by going to withopen.com/teengirltalkWe'd like to thank our second sponsor the Daily Climb Podcast: https://arielyasmine.com/podcast We have shirts! Find them here: https://www.teepublic.com/stores/teen-girl-talk-podcastPlease rate, review and subscribe to the show on iTunesE-mail: realteengirltalk@gmail.comFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/teengirltalk/Twitter: @TeenGirlTalk3I Hope I Can Make It Through: https://ihopeicanmakeitthrough.podbean.com/Suesie's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/susieboboozy/Frank's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/siriwouldchallenge/Frank's YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCJcUttxP0ujvc6HXBz-4kIw

In this episode, author and illustrator Aaron Blabey talks about the creation of The Bad Guys, his hit book series with Scholastic. The series inspired the 2022 computer-animated film of the same name from DreamWorks Animation. Aaron describes the series, which follows the adventures of a hapless gang of criminal animals who finally do good, as “Tarantino for kids.” The impulse in creating the series, Aaron tells host Suzanne McCabe, “was to make sure my son had a book to read that was fun.” The author and illustrator, who was an award-winning actor in Australia in a previous life, is also the creator of the Pig the Pug series and Thelma the Unicorn. Resources: Aaron Blabey: Learn more about the #1 New York Times best-selling author. The Bad Guys: Read the books. Watch the movie. Highlights: Aaron Blabey, author and illustrator, The Bad Guys: “Mr. Snake is my favorite of the ‘Bad Guys' because he's the one who struggles the most with the journey, which makes him the most interesting to write.” “Mr. Wolf and Mr. Snake are two halves of me…. I think we all have it—your optimistic side and your pessimistic side.” “When kids saw the cover with the guys in the suits, with a shark and a wolf and this title, The Bad Guys, I think there's this sort of frisson of ‘that looks a little bit naughty.'” Of his teenage sons' view of him: “'It's just Dad in the garage. How hard can it be?'” Special Thanks: Producer: Bridget Benjamin Associate producer: Constance Gibbs Sound engineer: Daniel Jordan Music composer: Lucas Elliot Eberl Coming Soon: Because of You, John Lewis: A conversation with author Andrea Davis Pinkney and U.S. Representative Nikema Williams

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Are Strategy and Systems missing in your hiring process? The answer is most likely “Yes” as 99.9% of entrepreneurs approach hiring as a reactive activity based on a current need. This is dangerous because it perpetuates the transactional mindset that sets you up for failure. Strategy is not about “how do I turn on the funnel”. Strategy is about how you identify, contact & engage with the person who will thrive in your business. This means being able to articulate your value to align with each individual. But, strategy is not enough to get an A-player to join your company. The structure of your interview process is the System that demonstrates excellence within the organization. And excellence is what every high performer strives for in their next company. Guest Bio: Hilmon Sorey is Co-Founder of CoachCRM sales coaching software for managers; Co-Founder of ClozeLoop, a sales strategy, training, and enablement firm with offices in New York, Houston, Silicon Valley, and Johannesburg; Partner in 2.12 Angels as a seed-stage venture capital firm; and author of 8 top-selling books on sales, sales management, and coaching.  He has helped build teams in companies that range from early-stage startups to Salesforce, Box, SurveyMonkey, Bill.com, and some of the fastest-growing companies in the world totaling over $600B in valuation and market cap.   He's an award-winning trainer who has trained over 15,000 salespeople and over 5,000 executives. He is a sought-after speaker around the globe and a Forbes contributor. Today We Discuss: The 4 S's: Strategy, Systems, Staff & Skills How to implement the missing pieces into your organization Challenge Today? Ensuring that you are hiring the right people who will have impact Understanding go-to-market strategy in how you hire Strategy and Systems absent in most hiring process How Companies Scale and How to Use Hiring as Competitive Advantage Why is this important to the company? Ask any CEO of a Unicorn what they consider to be their competitive advantage.   They'll say their people.   Tech eventually equals out, Markets change, Investors are wonderful - but even they invest in people. Rick's Nuggets Strategy absent: No time to do it Feel it's not important It's all bullshit anyways System No time to set up or train The results you get are the fruits of the effort of the work put. How do we solve the problem?  Strategy Understanding GTM strategy Competitive Differentiation (direct, indirect) Winning Zone Messaging and Channels Systems Agile Tech Stack Sales & Marketing Playbooks Feedback Loop and Ecosystem Staff   Sales Strategy Competency Matrix Methodology for Alignment (proof) Culture  Skills Training Coaching Margin Gains Rick's Nuggets Strategy: Only hire people who align with company values! Learn early Understand YOU first Only meet people who “lean in”  System Interview process Documented, and communicated,  Skills Train your people Key Takeaways that the Audience can plug into their business today! (Value): Focus on Strategy and Systems to create scale.  Hiring is as critical as identifying customers Guest Links LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/hilmonsorey/ Company: https://www.coachcrm.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/coachcrm/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/hilmonsorey Host Links: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rick-girard-07722/ Company: https://www.stridesearch.com/ Podcast: https://www.hirepowerradio.com YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCeEJm9RoCfu8y7AJpaxkxqQ Authored:  "Healing Career Wounds"  https://amzn.to/3tGbtre HireOS inquiry: rick@stridesearch.com Show Sponsor:  www.stridesearch.com

Third Hour of the show we discuss the Dejounte Murray trade and what implications it gives based off the Spurs recent moves. We get a brief convo on Leroy's experience with courtside seats and we take a trip into a time machine to discuss nostalgic shows and movies from the guys college days. We get a HEAT Hot Take from Marcos that Donno describes as him transforming into a "unicorn" as he delivers his point. We attempt to get a Dolphins take outta him before we get side tracked with a Tua debate. 

Matt & Eric continue to explore the films of 1982 with THE LAST UNICORN, which features murder, (tree) nudity), and a bangin' theme song. Plus, TOP GUN: MAVERICK breaks a record, San Diego Comic-Con is back, and more!

Why isn't Twitter doing more to get bots off their platform? Why isn't Uber taking better care of its drivers? What if...they can't?Venture-capital backed companies like Twitter and Uber are held accountable to maximizing returns to investors. If and when they become public companies, they become accountable to maximizing returns to shareholders. They've promised Wall Street outsized returns — which means Twitter can't lose bots if it would significantly lower their user count and in turn lower advertising revenue, and Uber can't treat their drivers like employees if it competes with profits.But what's the alternative? What might it look like to design an ownership and governance model that incentivizes a technology company to serve all of its stakeholders over the long term – and primarily, the stakeholders who create value?This week on Your Undivided Attention, we're talking with two experts on creating the conditions for humane business, and in turn, for humane technology: Mara Zepeda and Kate “Sassy” Sassoon of Zebras Unite Co-Op. Zebras Unite is a member-owned co-operative that's creating the capital, culture, and community to power a more just and inclusive economy. The Zebras Unite Coop serves a community of over 6,000 members, in about 30 chapters, over 6 continents. Mara is their Managing Director, and Kate is their Director of Cooperative Membership.Two corrections:The episode says that the failure rate of startups is 99%. The actual rate is closer to 90%.The episode says that in 2017, Twitter reported 350 million users on its platform. The actual number reported was 319 million users.RECOMMENDED MEDIA Zebras Fix What Unicorns BreakA seminal 2017 article by Zebras Unite co-founders, which kicked off the movement and distinguished between zebras and unicorns — per the table below.Meetup to the People Zebras Unite's 2019 thought experiment of exiting Meetup to communityZebras Unite Crowdcast ChannelWhere you can find upcoming online events, as well as recordings of previous events.RECOMMENDED YUA EPISODES A Renegade Solution to Extractive Economics with Kate Raworth: https://www.humanetech.com/podcast/29-a-renegade-solution-to-extractive-economicsBonus — A Bigger Picture on Elon & Twitter: https://www.humanetech.com/podcast/bigger-picture-elon-twitter  Here's Our Plan And We Don't Know with Tristan Harris, Aza Raskin, and Stephanie Lepp: https://www.humanetech.com/podcast/46-heres-our-plan-and-we-dont-knowYour Undivided Attention is produced by the Center for Humane Technology. Follow us on Twitter: @HumaneTech_

As Dominick and Ariel return to the Sexpartment, we discover that we were the first couple they ever played with.  Then, after talking about some of the struggles they have had with single guys, we jump into some fun details about a Puppy Pile Orgy we enjoy with them, as well as Echo, Falcon, Han & Leia.  They even spend a little time in the glory hole room after that as well!Please subscribe on your favorite podcast platform.You can catch us on SLSRadio every Wednesday at 4pm Eastern Time.You can find tons of amazing lifestyle show on FullSwapRadio, including our show, Every Wednesday at 6:30pm and Midnight Eastern Time. We are now hosts on the Swinger Society Discord Server as well.If you have your own sexy stories, please call our hotline and share them with us and our audience. 844-4-Hump-DayIf you have any questions for us, please email us at humpdayquickies@gmail.comVisit our website as well.  HumpDayQuickies.comPlease follow us on all the social platforms:Twitter - HumpDayQuickiesInstagram - HumpDayQuickiesFaceBook - HumpDayQuickiesTikTok - HumpDayQuickiesWe are adding new content as quickly as we can!

Chris Skinner is known as one of the most influential people in technology, and as an independent commentator on fintech through his blog, The Finanser.com. His latest book (sixteenth!) is called Doing Digital. He is Chair of Nordic Future Innovation, is a non-executive director of 11:FS and on the advisory boards of many FinTech and financial firms. Mr. Skinner has been an advisor to the United Nations, the White House, the World Bank and the World Economic Forum. He is a visiting lecturer with Cambridge University, as well as, a TEDx speaker. In recent years, he has been voted one of the UK's foremost fintech observers by The Telegraph and one of the most influential people in financial technology by the Wall Street Journal's Financial News and Thomson Reuters. Chris is also a successful children's author and co-founder of The Portrait Foundation, a non-profit platform to encourage children and the arts. Let's start with the recent crash in crypto, in your blog you state that you believe the end-game will be a hybrid model of CBDCs, stablecoins and cryptocurrencies. I found is fascinating that you state that too many people believe these currencies are all about HODLing (in the crypto slang it's about keeping them as an investment) instead of what currencies are really about, which is allowing the exchange of value to buy and sell products and services. It's all about creating currencies that work for value exchange in a networked world.Would you like an opportunity to give this more depth for those just beginning to invest in cryptocurrency and please define CBDC (central back digital currency)?What is your take on a global coin and how this would affect governments if it's realized? A coin that can be traded anywhere, anytime, in real-time with anyone.Your book, Digital Human, explores the transformations that are sweeping through all spheres of life: the domination of global digital giants; the advent of new financial structures (FinTech); the disruption brought about by Bitcoin; the rise of robots; and the fall of banks.A standout line from your book: not only will everyone on the planet be connected digitally, they can be raised out of poverty through inclusion. Can we dive into your thoughts on blockchain, cryptocurrency and how this may level the playing field for those in poverty?Digital for Good looks at everything from how banking plays a role in the climate emergency through the FinTech world using technology to overcome issues of inequality and inclusion. I'd like to understand this intersection, can you share your vision for Fintech in lifting us out of this global climate crisis and possibly helping marginalized lives?Chris Skinner's Blog, The Finanser Chris Skinner, LinkedinChris Skinner, TwitterHolly Shannon's WebsiteZero To Podcast on AmazonHolly Shannon, LinkedinHolly Shannon, InstagramHolly Shannon, TwitterWatch Culture Factor and VaynerNFT#nfts #nft #nftart #cryptocurrency #blockchain #metaverse #culturefactor #web3 #smartcontracts #bitcoin #nftartist #nftcollectors #eth #ethereum #youtubers #tiktok #instagram #reels #branding  #entrepreneur #coach #consulting #zerotopodcast #podcast #jobsearching #thoughtleader #thoughtleadership #startapodcasttoday #startapodcastalready   #experiences #experientialmarketing #companyculture #employeeengagment #community #peertopeer #decentralizedeconomy

In der Nachmittagsfolge begrüßen wir heute Peter Lasinger, Co-Founder und Partner von 3VC, und sprechen mit ihm u.a. über die Auflage eines Fonds mit einem Volumen von 150 Millionen Euro. 3VC ist eine europäische Risikokapitalgruppe, die in mittel- und osteuropäische Technologie-Startups mit globalen Expansionsplänen investiert. Dabei liegt der Fokus auf ein Investment in der Seed-Phase und in den Series A und B, bei dem der VC nicht nur finanzielle Unterstützung anbietet, sondern den Portfoliounternehmen auch den Zugang zu einem internationalen Co-Investment-Netzwerk von VC-Partnern zur Verfügung stellt. Zu diesem Portfolio gehören u.a. Jodel, PicsArt, Storyblok, Assaia, Kaia Health, Lokalise, Authenteq, RapidCompact, Deep Code (Exit), Gamee (Exit) und Tatum. Mit den Startups Picsart, Deepcode und Gamee sind drei der Portfoliounternehmen mit einer jeweiligen Bewertung von über einer Milliarde US-Dollar zu Unicorns aufgestiegen. Die Risikokapitalgruppe wurde im Jahr 2017 unter dem Namen Capital300 von Roman Scharf und Peter Lasinger in Wien gegründet. Das Team von 3VC besteht aus einem vielfältigen und interdisziplinären Team mit einer paritätischen Geschlechterverteilung. Im Jahr 2018 hatte 3VC seinen ersten Fonds mit einem Volumen von 50 Millionen US-Dollar aufgelegt, aus denen die bisherigen Investment gespeist wurden. Nun gab der Risikokapitalgeber das First Closing seines zweiten Fonds 3VC II mit einem Gesamtvolumen von 150 Millionen Euro bekannt. Der Wagniskapitalgeber hält trotz des signifikant höheren Volumens des neuen Fonds weiterhin an seiner Strategie fest, in 3-4 wachstumsstarke Softwareunternehmen pro Jahr im DACH-Raum und in Osteuropa zu investieren.

The Unicorns are taking a short break from full new full episodes over the summertime, but don't worry...we still have new minisodes. We'll be back soon, but in the mean time let us know your thoughts of social media and how we can be better towards each other in these shared spaces. Our contact info is down below. Thanks to Josef Scott of Citizens of Tape City for our theme music and Dollipop Art for our podcast artwork - you can find her on instagram @dollipop.art. We want to hear from you! If you have a question you'd like us to answer or a topic you'd like us to cover on the show, drop us a line at biracialunicorns@gmail.com or leave us a voicemail at (505) 585-1808. Like us on facebook or follow us on instagram to join in on the discussion - we're @biracialunicorns. We're now on twitter as @biracialmagic so catch us there too. If you'd like to support the show with some cash money visit us at https://www.buymeacoffee.com/biracialunicorn Please review us wherever you get your podcasts or even better tell your friends to listen. :D Find out more at https://biracialunicorns.pinecast.co This podcast is powered by Pinecast.

Let's get organized! … with standard operating procedures Systems & workflow expert Nneka Roberts, founder of Sage Simple Solutions, is here to help us write an SOP in less than 5 minutes that your team will ACTUALLY use! She's sharing her best tips when it comes to documenting the “rituals” behind your client's online business – so that you can have a vacay, true sick leave and know that the business tasks will be completed… and nothing burns down without you. In this episode Nneka shares her tried-and-true SOP template so that you can apply this to your current clients' and your own business. Nneka will explain SOPs are not meant to be lengthy, complex, and rigid… you also don't need to give away your hard-earned proprietary information as a contract.  You'll stand out as a unicorn when you understand the importance of SOPs and how to get this off your client's plate. Nneka will teach you how to walk that balance or be a good teammate and protect yourself.  PS – If you have an analytical, orderly left brain this could be a whole VIP service for you to offer!  Take note of Nneka's tip when it comes to WHO is really looking for this service and paying well for it.    Connect with Nneka Instagram: @sagesimplesolutions Facebook: @SageSimpleSolutions Website: https://sagesimplesolutions.com/ Download her Freebie SOP Template: https://sagesimplesolutions.com/sop-template   Connect with Emily: Facebook Community: Emily's Unicorn Digital Marketing Assistant Lab Instagram: @emilyreaganpr  Facebook: @emilyreaganpr 3 ways we can work together:  Get on the waitlist for the Unicorn Digital Marketing Assistant School.  My signature course on digital marketing implementation will give you the confidence and teach you HOW to do the work that's in demand and highly marketable. This is the secret weapon to getting booked out Got the skills but need help getting your digital marketing services business to take off? I've got an advanced tight-knit referral and networking community that can help and I would love for you to apply here. You'll get the latest updates and trainings, networking opps and job leads from online business owners who are looking to hire digital marketing implementers and assistants. Looking for a fast way to get your foot in the door with up-to-date skills? Take my 2-hour Quickstart to Facebook Community Management workshop and learn how to help online business owners like course creators and membership site owners manage and engage their community    >>> Download my Top Ten Most Requested Digital Marketing Tasks & Services 

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General end of season 6 content warning: the end of the show deals to some extent with addiction, depression, misconduct, and more, so please take care of yourselves. We don't make these things the focal point of our coverage, but they are important to be aware of.  _______ Like five of Kirsten's Instagram posts and check out our coverage of season 6, episode 13 of BoJack Horseman, "The Horny Unicorn". We also discuss renter's insurance, Paul Bunyan, and a potential plot hole.  BoJack Horsepod is a weekly (spoiler-free!) BoJack Horseman rewatch podcast hosted by Kirsten MacInnis and Lindsay Wilson. Get in touch with us at bojackhorsepod@gmail.com or on Twitter @bojackhorsepod. Support us on Patreon at patreon.com/bojackhorsepod

Fireside Chat: In conversation with Ham Serunjogi In this podcast we dive into a discussion with Ham Serunjogi, Co-Founder & Chief Executive Officer, Chipper Cash, on his entrepreneurial journey to becoming 1 of the 7 unicorns in Africa, raising capital as a startup and fundamentals for growth in Fintech.

Welcome to episode 141 On the eve of our MMF date with a new lover, his girlfriend sends us a message saying he's busted!! So have a good excuse! Tell your loved one you'll be back soon! ! And join us between the sheets! https://www.loyalfans.com/register?ref=jWBpnV5sVtOdH81hmNlDVXGP4fgdJNVZCRLZe-2FqHkfU www.loyalfans.com/marieandantony Contact us via Twitter@our_unicorn or leave us a message at 646-374-8755 Join us on: https://www.altplayground.net User name Marie & Antony www.safsocial.com User name MarieandAntony       http://k97fmradio.com www.modernlifestylers.com www.herpassionparties.com www.mywildlifestyle.com www.safsocial.com User name MarieandAntony Please help keep Marie's holes filled for a mere 16¢ or 12p a day at https://www.patreon.com/unicorndiaries and get a shout out on the show & access to patron only posts and pics! Live Long & Kinky!!! XOXO

Its a hard truth uncovering that you have in fact been the one in your way this whole time. That's enough to make you cry all night lol In this episode, the Unicorns unpack the journey to "getting out of our own way". In this candid conversation we discuss some of the common pitfalls, lessons, and misconceptions we have experienced along the way to becoming.......You don't want to miss this raw unedited Unicorn Roundtable experience. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

On this episode of the Traction podcast, host Lloyed Lobo of Boast.AI welcomes Waseem Daher, Founder and CEO at Pilot.com.   Fundraising is never easy, but the right preparation can make all the difference.   Waseem joins us to share the KPIs and questions that investors look at during various stages of investment.   Waseem is a three-time founder with two successful exits (Ksplice acquired by Oracle and Zulip acquired by Dropbox) and he has recently raised $100+ million from Jeff Bezos (and other notable funds) at a $1.2 billion valuation.   Today, Waseem covers: 1:42 - The backstory behind how he got started 7:35 - Metrics investors may look at during a seed round 10:35 - Determining product market fit 16:02 - What drove the decision-making that led to a $1.2 billion valuation 17:17 - The right time to start fundraising 20:13 - The average process of raising capital and getting money in the bank 23:32 - Top factors driving valuation in the market 28:31 - Most crucial items in your data room 32:37 - Top three reasons why investors decide to invest in a company 38:38 - How founders should think about dilution 43:15 - Building your executive team 45:04 - Making sure everyone is aligned with your vision and values when you're not in the room 47:21 - What the CEO should focus on when the right team is in place   Learn more at https://tractionconf.io   Connect with Waseem Daher: https://www.linkedin.com/in/wdaher/   Check out Waseem's substack at https://waseem.substack.com/   Learn more about Pilot at https://pilot.com/   This episode is brought to you by:   Each year the U.S. and Canadian governments provide more than $20 billion in R&D tax credits and innovation incentives to fund businesses. But the application process is cumbersome, prone to costly audits, and receiving the money can take as long as 16 months. Boast automates this process, enabling companies to get more money faster without the paperwork and audit risk. We don't get paid until you do! Find out if you qualify today at https://Boast.AI.   Launch Academy is one of the top global tech hubs for international entrepreneurs and a designated organization for Canada's Startup Visa. Since 2012, Launch has worked with more than 6,000 entrepreneurs from over 100 countries, of which 300 have grown their startups to seed and Series A stage and raised over $2 billion in funding. To learn more about Launch's programs or the Canadian Startup Visa, visit https://LaunchAcademy.ca    Content Allies helps B2B companies build revenue-generating podcasts. We recommend them to any B2B company that is looking to launch or streamline its podcast production. Learn more at https://contentallies.com

Die Themen: SumUp - Gorillas - GoTiger - Highsnobiety - Green Generation Fund - Momo - cognote - aware - Lora - eatDine - Beat81 - Charles +++ SumUp steigt zum Unicorn auf #ANALYSE +++ Gorillas in der Krise #ANALYSE +++ GoTiger übernimmt Bring #EXKLUSIV +++ zalando und der Highsnobiety-Deal #ANALYSE +++ Final Closing beim Green Generation Fund #EXKLUSIV +++ GFC verkleinert sich und investiert in cognote sowie Momo #EXKLUSIV +++ Lakestar investiert in aware #EXKLUSIV +++ Lora sammelt Millionen ein #EXKLUSIV +++ FoodLabs investiert in eatDine #EXKLUSIV +++ Beat81 sucht frisches Kapital #EXKLUSIV +++ Dawn Capital setzt auf Charles #EXKLUSIV Unser Sponsor Die heutige Ausgabe wird präsentiert von FLEX Capital. Internet- und Softwareunternehmer, die über einen Teilverkauf ihrer Firma nachdenken, sollten jetzt genau zuhören! FLEX Capital ist ein Private Equity Fonds der nächsten Generation: Sämtliche Partner und die Mehrzahl der Investoren hinter dem Fonds sind Digitalunternehmer, die entscheidend bei den nächsten Wachstumsschritten unterstützen. Und der FLEX Ansatz funktioniert: Die Gründer der gebootstrappten Bielefelder Software-Firma Egoditor haben Ende 2019 60% der Anteile an FLEX verkauft. FLEX hat dabei geholfen, eine zweite Management-Reihe zur Unterstützung der Gründer zu etablieren, einen Wettbewerber zu übernehmen und die Kunden Churn-Rate von 40% auf 12% zu senken. Beim gemeinsamen Exit für einen dreistelligen Millionenbetrag nur zwei Jahre später haben die Gründer nochmal ein Vielfaches des initialen Kaufpreises erlöst. Mehr Informationen findet ihr unter www.flex.capital Vor dem Mikro Alexander Hüsing, deutsche-startups.de - www.linkedin.com/in/alexander-huesing/ & www.twitter.com/azrael74 Sven Schmidt, Maschinensucher - www.linkedin.com/in/sven-schmidt-maschinensucher/ Hintergrund Der deutsche-startups.de-Podcast besteht aus den Formaten #Insider, #StartupRadar, #Interview und #Startup101. Mehr unter: www.deutsche-startups.de/tag/Podcast/ Anregungen bitte an podcast@deutsche-startups.de. Unseren anonymen Briefkasten findet ihr hier: www.deutsche-startups.de/stille-post/

In der Mittagsfolge begrüßen wir heute Boris Radke, VP Corporate Affairs von Omio, und sprechen mit ihm über eine erfolgreiche Finanzierungsrunde in Gesamthöhe von 80 Millionen US-Dollar. Omio hat eine Metasuchmaschine und Buchungsplattform für Verkehrsverbindungen entwickelt, mit der Züge, Flüge, Fähren und Busse in Europa, den USA sowie Kanada miteinander verglichen und gebucht werden können. Mit den über 1.000 kooperierenden Verkehrsunternehmen können User Reiseverbindungen zu mehr als 100.000 Zielen buchen. Vor der Coronakrise wurde die mobile App von 27 Millionen Menschen im Monat aufgerufen. Das Startup wurde 2012 von Naren Shaam unter dem Namen GoEuro in Berlin gegründet. Der offizielle Sitz liegt allerdings in Delaware. Seit 2019 tritt das Unternehmen unter dem Namen Omio auf und hat die australische Reiseplattform Rome2rio übernommen. Mittlerweile hat das Berliner Startup ein Team von 300 Mitarbeitenden aus mehr als 50 Ländern und Büros in Berlin, Prag, Melbourne und London. In einer Finanzierungsrunde hat die Reiseplattform nun 80 Millionen US-Dollar eingesammelt. Die US-amerikanische Investmentbank Lazard Asset Management, die ein Gesamtvermögen von 198,5 Milliarden Euro verwaltet, beteiligte sich an der Runde. Zudem steuerte die Investment-Holdinggesellschaft Stack Capital bei der Finanzierung 7 Millionen US-Dollar bei. Zum weiteren Portfolio des Geldgebers gehören u.a. SpaceX, Varo, Bolt, Prove, Hopper und Newfront. Bestandsinvestoren wie die Holdinggesellschaft der Regierung in Singapur namens Temasek Holdings und Fonds, die von Goldman Sachs verwaltet werden, sind ebenfalls an der Finanzierungsrunde beteiligt. Die Unternehmensbewertung stagniert trotz der Finanzierung weiterhin bei 1 Milliarde US-Dollar, womit das Startup als Unicorn gilt. Mit dem frischen Kapital möchte Omio global expandieren, weitere Plattformen übernehmen und die Angebotspalette erweitern.

In this Bonus Episode, Courtney gets unfiltered with Christine "Lady Unicorn" Reed in a fun game of lightning-round questions! Christine Reed is a long-distance backpacker and author of the memoir, Alone in Wonderland. She shares her personal journey from sedentary office worker to rugged outdoorswoman in hopes of inspiring others to see something bigger for themselves-- whatever that may be. But also to remind us that a good story is about sharing something real and unfiltered of ourselves and connecting with others. She's found in the outdoor community the first place that ever felt like home. Follow Christine's adventures: https://www.aloneinwonderland.com/ https://instagram.com/ruggedoutdoorswoman https://tiktok.com/ruggedoutdoorswoman https://twitter.com/ruggdoutdrswomn Leave Christine's book a review here: https://www.goodreads.com/en/book/show/55879258-alone-in-wonderland#:~:text=Alone%20in%20Wonderland%20is%20a,%2DKnowledge%2C%20Self%2DAcceptance. Remember, I'd love to hear from you on any topic that comes up in the show or if you know someone that would be a great guest for the show. Email me at hikingunfiltered@gmail.com. Enjoying the show? Leave us a review wherever you listen to the podcast. It really helps the show! You can join the Unfiltered community on Facebook to share your questions and show ideas. https://www.facebook.com/HikingUnfiltered You also find me on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/hikingunfiltered/ Get your Myaderm CBD pain relief products here: https://www.myaderm.com/ Use the code HIKING at checkout to get 20% off your first order! Thank you for listening. If you feel this show helps add a smile to your day and inspires you to get out there, consider helping us grow. Become a Patreon supporter here and get a chance to get exclusive content. https://www.patreon.com/user?u=69585282 If you enjoy my Unfiltered banter, you will love the conversations I have with my son Jacob (plus his candid take on the world). Check out my book: Jacob Talks: Precocious Wit and Wisdom From A Preschooler https://www.amazon.com/Jacob-Talks-Precocious-Wisdom-Pre-Schooler/dp/B096TLBPN6 Start your own Riverside Podcast here: https://riverside.fm/?utm_campaign=cam

Penguin & Termite discuss the jump from 2D to 3D back in the 90s. Why did some franchises gracefully make the jump while others failed to find a hit? What is the history and what are the many factors which make up 3D and 2D games? https://linktr.ee/80bitpodsmash Music: Halcyonic Falcon X - Of Rainbows and Unicorns http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-sa/3.0/us/

Samuel und Alex besprechen neue Start-Up Ideen, und wie man sie erfolgreich macht. In dieser Folge:Warren Buffet versteigert seine Mittagspause für mehrere Millionen Euro. Was würden wir ihn fragen?Warum Samuel als #walkingdad jetzt groß ins TikTok Game einsteigtWarum du erst in dich investieren solltest, bevor du an die Börse gehstGeschäftsidee 1: YOLO-App - Wallstreetbets on steroids. Alles oder nichts an der Börse mit hochspekulativen Anlagen.Geschäftsidee 2: DALL-E 2 revolutioniert die automatische Bildproduktion - wie kann man sie nutzen? Kinderbuchproduktion, neues Powerpoint und Home Staging für MaklerGeschäftsidee 3: Compliance-as-a-service - wie kann man Mittelständlern eine Brücke in die Post-Covid Welt bauen?+++Sponsor dieser Folge ist Penta - eine Bank, die nicht nervt. Du brauchst eine neue Bank? Geh auf getpenta.com/de/digitaleoptimisten. Wenn du den Promo-Code "optimisten" eingibst, dann kannst du Penta 3 Monate kostenlos testen. Jederzeit kündbar, keine versteckten Gebühren. Promo-Code "optimisten" auf getpenta.com/de/digitaleoptimisten für eine Bank, die nicht nervt.***Klaue unsere Start-Up Ideen: Das kostenlose eBook mit 5 frischen Ideen, und wie man sie erfolgreich macht auf www.digitaleoptimisten.de +++Unicorn Ideas ist das Format bei Digitale Optimisten, in denen wir über smarte Start-Up Ideen sprechen, für die uns leider die Zeit fehlt. Welche Start-Up Idee ist besser? Schreib es auf Twitter #digitaleoptimisten.Ich freue mich über 5 Sterne Reviews und dein Feedback an alexander@digitaleoptimisten.de. 

Listen to our new Spyology Squad Podcast Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/spyology-squad/id1614666546 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/13lIobiKnaHfAQP28hQghO?si=6e2b6e3bc57e41d1 Sign Up For Kid Shout Out's and Story Submission's https://heymrjim.com/story-submissions Become A Critter Protector And Get Your Free Badge https://heymrjim.com/critterq Get Your Free Spyology Squad Access Card In The Mail https://www.spyologysquad.com/ The Best Birthday Ever Celebrate your birthday with Mr. Jim through a real-life spy adventure. https://heymrjim.com/the-best-birthday-ever Fun Activities To Do At Home After Listening https://heymrjim.com/activities-for-kids Other Mr. Jim Podcasts Kids Animal Stories Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/6EuTSh5JhYNOGbLRlF7q8O?si=afe70dc00fae460d Apple Podcasts - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/kids-animal-stories/id1557468814 About Mr. Jim: Hi! I'm Jim Jacob, a South Carolina based creator. I started as a podcaster by accident. Our first real episodes on the internet were me trying to find a solution to help tell my sons stories as I was traveling for work. I recorded some stories and hoped that by uploading them to a podcast app, my wife and kids could have easy access to listen. What started as a fix for our family's bedtime routine interruption has grown into a worldwide audience with hundreds of thousands of listeners. My wife Jocelyn and I have 3 kids and love inspiring others towards greater imagination and curiosity. Social Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/kidsshortstories Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/heymrjim Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/heymrjim Ad-Free Version - www.heymrjim.com/premium    heymrjim, kidsshortstories, animals, spyologysquad, spyology, songs, kids, family, Mr Jim, stories for kids, kids stories, short stories, education, preschool, kindergarten, elementary, science, critters, discovery   YouTube http://www.youtube.com/HeyMrJim See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Bobby the Barbarian wants revenge after Venger injures Uni the Unicorn. The kids seek Tiamat's help in the Dragon's Graveyard. Only there can they defeat Venger once and for all. But what is the price of “defeating him”? Will they go through with it? Find out on this week's In the 'Verse podcast. FireflyDrinkingSongs.com. SHOW TIMES - Upcoming Shows, Marc and Mikey News - 5-Minute Plot Synopsis / Show Discussion - This Week's Songs SHOW NOTES MARC: Welcome to In The Verse, the podcast that makes music inspired by popular media.  I am Marc Gunn, the creator of the Firefly Drinking Songs show and host of the Irish & Celtic Music Podcast. MIKEY: And I'm Mikey Mason, creator of the Beer Powered Time Machine Podcast and currently the MIKEYtalks podcast. MARC: This is episode FOUR of our new 10 episode season of the In The Verse Podcast. Mikey: Since we ran out of episodes of Firefly to discuss and write about, we'll be finding inspiration in episodes of other media; TV shows, Comic Books, Cartoons, but probably not video games. MARC: As always, you can support us in this and other creative endeavors by supporting Mikey athttp://patreon.com/mikeymason/ MIKEY: And by supporting Marc at http://patreon.com/celtfather UPCOMING SHOWS & NEWS MARC GUNN MAY 20: Ironshield Brewing in Lawrenceville, GA @  7:00 – 10:00 PM. MAY 28: The Lost Druid, Avondale Estates, GA @ 6:00 – 9:00 PM JUN 4-11: Celtic Invasion of Loch Lomond, Scotland JUN 24-25: Magic City Con, Birmingham, AL JUL 1-4: InConjunction, Indianapolis, IN AUG 4-7: Gen Con, Indianapolis, IN. Get tickets now! EVERY WEDS, Coffee with The Celtfather @ 11 AM ET. Returns in August. MIKEY MASON Monthly online shows. May's monthly online show is set for Friday, May 20th at 8pm EST at Twitch dot tv slash comedyrockgeek. June 3-5 ConCarolinas, Charlotte, NC June 10-11 - Origins Game Fair, Columbus, OH June 16-20 - Fear the Con 2022, St. Louis, MO June 24-26 - Anime Festival Wichita, Wichita, KS July 1 - The Fickle Peach, Muncie, IN July 15-17 - PhoenixCon, Appleton, WI July 29 - The Fickle Peach, Muncie, IN AUG 4-7: Gen Con, Indianapolis, IN. Get tickets now! BAND NEWS Marc: New Star Wars video. New singles, incl. Favor of a Dance coming in June. Pub Songs & Stories is changing to a monthly show with new MP3s from episodes released, plus one private show. Added song lyrics to Spotify. New Album Pins. Working on two albums for this year and a Kickstarter. Mikey: My Patreon patrons are still getting a new song EVERY Monday - that's 52 songs a year for as little as $1/month (though you're perfectly welcome to pledge more, if you can afford it and want to!) & MIKEYtalks podcast. PLOT SYNOPSIS & DISCUSSION MIKEY - Hank, Bobby, Eric, Presto, Diana, Sheila, and Uni. Dungeons & Dragons is an American animated television series based on TSR's Dungeons & Dragons role-playing game. A co-production of Marvel Productions and TSR, the show originally ran from 1983 through 1985 for three seasons on CBS for a total of twenty-seven episodes. The Japanese company Toei Animation did the animation for the series. The show focused on a group of six friends who are transported into the titular realm and followed their adventures as they tried to find a way home with the help of their guide the Dungeon Master. A final unproduced episode would have served as both a conclusion to the story as well as a re-imagining of the show had the series been picked up for a fourth season; however, the show was canceled before the episode was made. The script has since been published online and was performed as an audio drama as a special feature for the BCI Eclipse DVD edition of the series. Watch “The Dragon's Graveyard” on YouTube. Watch “Requiem”, the final unreleased episode. THIS WEEK'S SONGS "Dragon's Graveyard (Sister, Sister)" by Marc Gun "Birthright" by Mikey Mason THANK YOU PATRONS Mikey: Marc and I make our living as full-time musicians. We love creating this podcast and sharing our music for you. But it would be near impossible to release as much great music and podcasts if it wasn't for the generosity of people just like you. Marc: So if you enjoyed this show, please support what you love. Your generosity pays for the production and promotion of our music and this podcast. Mikey: Thank you so so much to the amazing Patreon patrons who help keep the music being made, especially Ora M., Rev Chris Adotta Smith, Drk Unicorn, Amy Stuart, Michael Khandelwal, Josh Logan, Ame Morris, Les Howard, Brian Jackey, Jon Haight, John R Woollard. Scot Mealy, Scott & Melanie Wienhusen, Jeremy D Jackson and Jennifer Lewis Marc: I am extremely grateful to everyone who supports my Gunn Runners Club on Patreon. You are all so generous with your support. Thanks to my newest Patron: Ivan MacKillop, Don Rice, Antonya Pickard I also want to thank each of these top-tiered incredible patrons: Not Higgins, C.J. Taylor, Sarah Crockett, Bill Mandeville, William McKissack, Brian Morin, Carol Baril, Kurt Goodyear, Miranda Nelson, Jan Czenkusch, Luke Miller, Josh Brown, James ODell, Eric Ray, Les Howard, Scott & Melanie Wienhusen,  Tim M. O'Brien WHAT'S NEXT? The Shepherd's Tale CLOSING NOTES Marc: Thanks so much for listening. You can download many of our songs when you sign up on our Patreon pages. Find out more about Marc Gunn and Mikey Mason and how to support our music on Patreon. Mikey: We would love your comments, suggestions, songs and lyrics or links to videos to share in the next show. Use the hashtag #InTheVerse. You can post them on the Blue Sun Tour Facebook page or email mikey@mikeymason.com Marc: In the ‘Verse was produced by Marc Gunn and Mikey Mason. Sign up on our website and find out more about us and the show at http://fireflydrinkingsongs.com  

The Bible is a very unusual book. From Cherubs, Seraphims, and Watchers to Devils, Spirits, and Unicorns, it is filled with strange beasts and beings. In this episode, we explore the Cockatrice, a giant, seemingly venomous rooster, dragon, and snake hybrid that roams the middle east, and sightings of flying serpents throughout the world. #biblebelievers #dragon #mythical #truth  → → → → Video of this episode here: https://youtu.be/5hQjalnegJkBanned.Video: https://banned.video/channel/the-soul-trapRumble: https://rumble.com/c/TheSoulTrap Twitter: https://twitter.com/TheSoulTrap Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/the_soultrap/ Website: https://www.thesoultrap.com/ Podcast: https://thesoultrap.buzzsprout.com/Defending The EdgeWeekly cyber security news reporting and guest interviews with industry experts.Listen on: Apple Podcasts SpotifySupport the show

In this episode Daniel talks about Ohtani's historic (stop me when that sounds familiar) series vs the KC Royals. Daniel also talks about the World Seres 20th Anniversary celebration and what he wish they did different and what he liked. After that he jumps on IG Live to take questions for our followers. Follow us @halo_haven on Instagram and TwitterCall us (951) 384-0810See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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What's A Unicorn in Business? [Unicorn Companies and Unicorn Startups] What's a unicorn in business? There's great interest in unicorn companies and unicorn startups. Suddenly everywhere you turn your hearing and reading about unicorns in business, unicorn companies and unicorn startups. This broadcast explains what a unicorn in business is, why unicorn startups are so desirable and gives a quick rundown on the status of unicorns in the business world in 2022. #unicorn #unicorninbusiness #unicorncompanies What's a unicorn in business is a frequently asked question along with what is a unicorn company? Unicorns in business have been discussed in the popular press for some time, often without a precise definition. This broadcast attempts to shine some clarity on the definition or explanation of what's a unicorn. The number of unicorn companies and unicorn startups have been growing each year. In 2022 unicorn companies are all the rage and new unicorn startups 2022 are even more popular. Any company lucky enough to be considered a unicorn is well on its way to success. The broadcast also identifies some of the unicorns that provide services to the AP and P2P community. Link to Verifying Change of Bank Account Requests https://youtu.be/iBJDDrh3e0k   Host: Mary Schaeffer (www.ap-now.com)

Justin Gordon (@justingordon212) talks with Tony Jamous (@jamingo), the CEO and founder of Oyster, a Global Employment Platform that empowers companies to hire, pay, and care for team members wherever they are in the world. Oyster allows growing companies to tap into the global talent pool and offer their remote workers around the world a great employment experience. They are on a mission to make the world a better place by making it possible for any talented person in the world to realize their full potential through fulfilling, fairly-compensated work. Website: OysterOptimize for distributed work: Oyster AcademyLinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/teljamou/Twitter: @jamingoTony on the Just Go Grind Podcast: https://www.justgogrind.com/tony-jamous-podcast/Show Notes: Oyster: a global employment platform How the talent shortage and digital transformation trends have fueled Oyster's growth to reach $1B valuation in less than 2 years Building a team that resembles the planet Earth, at 500+ employees distributed in 60 countries, and 60% women The operational logistics of a huge distributed team using their “follow the sun” model Leading by example: how to be the best remote worker Oyster's open source academy for remote workers Tony's perspective on the global distributed work trend and how it reconnects us to our communities Incorporating in-person time with a distributed team and the downside of hubs What has tangibly impacted Oyster's GTM strategy and their rapid growth Oyster's category-creation playbook Tony's thoughts on the future of work and how distributed work can make the world more resilient More about the show:The Vitalize Podcast, a show by Vitalize Venture Capital (a seed-stage venture capital firm and pre-seed 300+ member angel community open to everyone), dives deep into the world of startup investing and the future of work.Hosted by Justin Gordon, the Director of Marketing at Vitalize Venture Capital, The Vitalize Podcast includes two main series. The Angel Investing series features interviews with a variety of angel investors and VCs around the world. The goal? To help develop the next generation of amazing investors. The Future of Work series takes a look at the founders and investors shaping the new world of work, including insights from our team here at Vitalize Venture Capital. More about us:Vitalize Venture Capital was formed in 2017 as a $16M seed-stage venture fund and now includes both a fund as well as an angel investing community investing in the future of work. Vitalize has offices in Chicago, San Francisco, and Los Angeles.The Vitalize Team:Gale - https://twitter.com/galeforceVCCaroline - https://twitter.com/carolinecasson_Justin - https://twitter.com/justingordon212Vitalize Angels, our angel investing community open to everyone:https://vitalize.vc/vitalizeangels/

Part of the fun of the NBA Draft is wondering which players will excel as pros and which ones will wash out. And perhaps no one in this year's draft embodies the boom or bust debate than Gonzaga's Chet Holmgren – a man with a unique skill set and specific body type that has everyone around the league talking. SI senior writer Greg Bishop joins us to discuss Holmgren's prospects in the NBA and the conversation surrounding him. Follow @podcasts_si | @JohnGonzalez See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Join Mike and Bill as the discuss August Previews, Elvira in Horrorland #1, The Closet #1, Red Room Trigger Warnings #1, Super Freaks #1, Phalanx #1, 8 Billion Genies #1, Spawn #329, King Spawn #10, Gunslinger #8, Scorched #5, First Kill, Ambulance, Stranger Things, Killing It, Roll With It

Matt Spiegel recaps Tuesday's action around MLB, including late-game heroics from Shohei Ohtani and Luis Robert, as well as Trea Turner helping the new BTS leader get to 37! Plus, Spiegs and Ryan Porth make their BTS selections for Wednesday. Can Porth extend his personal streak to 8? When will Spiegs love BTS again?? Subscribe to Beat The Streak HERE! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Matt Spiegel recaps Tuesday's action around MLB, including late-game heroics from Shohei Ohtani and Luis Robert, as well as Trea Turner helping the new BTS leader get to 37! Plus, Spiegs and Ryan Porth make their BTS selections for Wednesday. Can Porth extend his personal streak to 8? When will Spiegs love BTS again?? Subscribe to Beat The Streak HERE! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Matt Spiegel recaps Tuesday's action around MLB, including late-game heroics from Shohei Ohtani and Luis Robert, as well as Trea Turner helping the new BTS leader get to 37! Plus, Spiegs and Ryan Porth make their BTS selections for Wednesday. Can Porth extend his personal streak to 8? When will Spiegs love BTS again?? Subscribe to Beat The Streak HERE! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Follow me @samirkaji for my thoughts on the venture market, with a focus on the continued evolution of the VC landscape.I’m excited to bring my conversation with Wesley Chan, founder and managing partner of his new fund FPV Ventures, which recently closed an oversubscribed $450M Fund 1. Wes brings a very unique lens to investing as he closely worked with the founders of Google (where founded Google Voice and Google Analytics), and went on to co-found GV before he joined Felicis Ventures. During his 13 year venture career, he has backed 20 unicorns and 5 decacorns, including Canva, Flexport, Guild Education, RobinHood, AngelList, Plaid, and Ring.During our discussion, we spoke about how he’s been able to have such a hit rate in his investing career, what being founder-friendly really means, and his time working with people like Sergey and Larry at Google as well as what he learned from Bill Campell. I really hope you enjoy our chat.About Wesley Chan:Wesley Chan is the Co-Founder and Managing Partner at FPV Ventures, a $450M early-stage fund that backs and serves mission-driven founders. He is an investor in five $10B+ "decacorns," his most notable being Canva where he is a member of the board of directors, led the Series A and C rounds, and is worth north of $40B. He founded Google Analytics and Google Voice and holds 17 US patents for his work in creating Google AdWords.Among Wesley's 20+ unicorn investments, he wrote the first or very early check into fintech API decacorn Plaid, logistics powerhouse Flexport, SMB payroll leader Gusto, enterprise software unicorn Lucid, and stock trading platform RobinHood (NASDAQ: HOOD)—and led investments in Canva, AngelList, Carta, Guild Education, Sourcegraph, Dialpad, RocketLawyer, Orca Bio, Checkr, CultureAmp, HyperScience, Zipline, Astranis, TrialSpark, and Ring (exit to AMZN). Business Insider named Wesley to their Top 100 Seed Investors list for two consecutive years in 2022 & 2021.He was formerly a Managing Director at Felicis Ventures and one of the first General Partners at GV (Google Ventures). He holds a Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science and Electrical Engineering from MIT and completed his Master’s degree at the MIT Media Lab.In this episode we discuss:01:22 Wesley’s path to becoming a VC05:03 The start of GV, and the early days05:59 How we got to current market conditions06:57 Why Wesley doesn’t have a thesis driven approach09:12 What he saw in the founders of Canva to give him conviction even when other investors would not invest12:46 How FOMO and being incremental are so detrimental in being a VC17:01 What is it about Wesley’s mindset that allows him to consistently be non-consensus20:48 Why $450M was the right fund size for FPV23:26 The ethos for FPV and how Wesley and his partner in FPV, Pegah Ebrahimi, decided to work together26:40 Why you don’t always need to be on a board to be helpful27:28 What founders really need from investors28:43 How FPV thinks about differentiating itself from bigger firms31:40 The impact of Bill Campbell on Google and also how he impacted Wesley’s style as an investor34:36 Where the market is right now and what the next few years look like I’d love to know what you took away from this conversation with Wesley. Follow me @SamirKaji and give me your insights and questions with the hashtag #ventureunlocked. If you’d like to be considered as a guest or have someone you’d like to hear from (GP or LP), drop me a direct message on Twitter.Podcast Production support provided by Agent Bee Agency This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit ventureunlocked.substack.com