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"The sooner you can get to a level where you can actually make yourself redundant, I think that's when you start building an institution." This powerful insight from Rohit M A encapsulates a core theme of our conversation: sustainable growth isn't just about a visionary founder, but about building systems and teams that can thrive independently. It's about transitioning from being the indispensable force to the architect of an enduring enterprise. Rohit M A is the Managing Partner at PeerCapital, an early-stage tech-native venture capital fund. Before co-founding PeerCapital, he was instrumental in scaling Cloudnine Group of Hospitals from a single unit to a national leader with 42 locations and revenues exceeding ₹1200 crores. With over 23 years of entrepreneurial and management experience, and having angel invested in 70-75 companies, Rohit brings a deep operator's perspective to venture investing. PeerCapital's first fund is close to $40 million, focusing on "consumption enablers" and providing "valuable capital" to founders. Key Insights from the Conversation:

In this episode, Avnish Bajaj, Founding Partner at Z47 (formerly Matrix Partners India), shares what it takes to build one of India's most competitive VC firms and land the best startup deals.With over 20 years of experience, Avnish has been at the forefront of India's venture capital industry. He co-founded Matrix Partners India in 2006 after a successful entrepreneurial journey with Baazee.com, which he later sold to eBay, serving as its Chairman & Country Manager.From founder to angel investor to VC, Avnish has done it all—scaling businesses, backing category-defining startups, and navigating the challenges of venture investing. His portfolio includes Ola, Razorpay, Country Delight, Practo, Quikr, and many more.Tune in as we dive into his insights on winning the best deals, building a top-tier VC firm, and the evolving startup ecosystem in India.0:00- Introduction2:58 - How Founders Should Choose VCs?9:02 - Z47 as an Operator-Led VC15:32 - Generalist vs. Specialist VCs20:24 - India's VC Ecosystem in Last 20 Years6:38 - First-Time vs. Second-Time Founders31:48 - Founder-Market Fit Explained35:18 - How LPs Allocate Money in India?46:22 - How Investors Bet on Countries & Assets52:09 - Can Tech Founders Run Multiple Businesses?57:06 - Is India's Market Ahead of Entrepreneurs?1:01:10 - Rapid Fire: How Z47 Picks Founders1:03:44 - Is Seed Stage Funding the Only Battle?1:11:21 - When VCs Like the Founder, Not the Market1:14:11 - Z47's Work Ethic----Hi, I am your host Siddhartha! I have been an entrepreneur from 2012-2017 building two products AddoDoc and Babygogo. After selling my company to SHEROES, I and my partner Nansi decided to start up again. But we felt unequipped in our skillset in 2018 to build a large company. We had known 0-1 journeys from our startups but lacked the experience of building 1-10 journeys. Hence was born The Neon Show (Earlier 100x Entrepreneur) to learn from founders and investors, the mindset to scale yourself and your company. This quest still keeps us excited even after 5 years and doing 200+ episodes.We welcome you to our journey to understand what goes behind building a super successful company. Every episode is done with a very selfish motive, that I and Nansi should come out as a better entrepreneur and professional after absorbing the learnings.----Check us out on:Website: https://neon.fund/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theneonshoww/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/beneon/Twitter: https://x.com/TheNeonShowwConnect with Siddhartha on:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/siddharthaahluwalia/Twitter: https://x.com/siddharthaa7----This video is for informational purposes only. The views expressed are those of the individuals quoted and do not constitute professional advice.Send us a text

Soyoung Park, General Partner at 1004 Venture Partners, joins EisnerAmper's TechTalk host Fritz Spencer to explore the landscape of healthy aging investments. Park's firm is a global specialist fund with an investment thesis focused on “healthy aging” throughout life. In this episode, discover how the firm is advancing health and wellness through investments in health tech, age tech, and healthcare infrastructure. Tune in to learn how 1004 Venture Partners' commitment to healthcare innovation is paving the way for a healthier, more vibrant future for all.  

Nuno Goncalves Pedro is the founder of VC firm Chamaeleon, The firm has investments in DraftKings (IPO), Robinhood (IPO), over $100m assets under management A disruptive operating model and quantitative & technology platform - Mantis - developed and maintained fully in-house to augment its deal sourcing, due diligence, risk, portfolio management and liquidation activities.Join us for an exciting conversation with Nuno Goncalves Pedro, founder of VC firm Chameleon with $100M under management, shares bold predictions for 2025 and beyond. Get insider insights on AI trends, the future of work, and what industries are poised to boom (or bust). Learn how his firm uses their proprietary AI platform Mantis to make smarter investment decisions and why being "AI-first" matters. Featuring investments in companies like DraftKings and Robinhood, Nuno breaks down what real AI innovation looks like versus empty buzzwords. Takeaways:AI Implementation Must Be StrategicThe Future of Work is EvolvingLeadership in Remote Teams Requires Intentional ConnectionConnect with Nuno Goncalves Pedro:Website | Instagram | Linkedin | Xhttps://www.nunogoncalvespedro.com/Timestamps:00:07 Leveraging AI While Safeguarding Data05:39 Approaching Self-Driving Era08:11 Optimistic Views on Job Transition11:33 "In-House AI Expertise"16:29 Remote Collaboration and Local Hub Meetings18:00 "Connecting Beyond Business"20:31 Inspiring Leadership Drives Success23:54 "Revolutionary Times and Mindset"_____________________________________________

Diverse fund teams are more profitable! Do you believe diversifying the venture capital investment industry actually creates better investment returns? Hint, it does! In this episode of Entrepreneurial Thinkers, Rob sits down with Megan Stevenson-Krausz, co-CEO of Diversity VC, a unique non-profit organization helping its VC Firm members worldwide, to uncover why diversity isn't just a moral imperative but a business and profit advantage. From redefining equity in venture capital to balancing meritocracy with inclusion, they discuss practical strategies for creating more diverse investment teams. Megan shares her insights on cultural nuances, intersectional diversity in Latin America and globally, and shares specific stories on how Diversity VC is helping funds transform their approach to equity. Tune in to explore the intersection of opportunity, representation, and innovation. Feel free to follow and engage with MEGHAN here: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/meghansk/?utm_source=share&utm_campaign=share_via&utm_content=profile&utm_medium=ios_app Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/meghan_sk/ X: https://x.com/meghan_sk?lang=en Website: https://diversity.vc We're so grateful to you, our growing audience of entrepreneurs, investors and community leaders interested in the human stories of the Entrepreneurial Thinkers behind entrepreneurial economies worldwide. As always we hope you enjoy each episode and Like, Follow, Subscribe or share with your friends. You can find our shows here, and our new Video Podcast, at “Entrepreneurial Thinkers” channel on YouTube. Plug in, relax and enjoy inspiring, educational and empowering conversations between Rob and our guests. ¡Cheers y gracias!, Entrepreneurial Thinkers Team.

Produced by Foundersuite (for startups: www.foundersuite.com) and Fundingstack (for VCs: www.fundingstack.com), "How I Raised It" goes behind the scenes with startup founders and investors who have raised capital. This episode is with with Joe Ruscio of Heavybit, a venture capital fund that invests in developer-first startups (many of their portfolio companies make products used by software and technology developers). Learn more at www.heavybit.com. In this episode we talk about what's happening in the software developer tools market, how AI is changing the game, why AI is like having a “weird intern” on your team, how VC is evolving, good and bad reasons to raise capital and more. How I Raised It is produced by Foundersuite, makers of software to raise capital and manage investor relations. Foundersuite's customers have raised over $21 Billion since 2016. If you are a startup, create a free account at www.foundersuite.com. If you are a VC, venture studio or investment banker, check out our new platform, www.fundingstack.com

This episode of The Future Built Smarter examines the intersection of AEC technology and artificial intelligence (AI) with guest Alice Leung, Vice President at Brick and Mortar Ventures, an early-stage venture capital firm that focuses on construction technology. Alice explains that the firm invests in startups that address existing productivity challenges within the industry. "We're here to invest in startups that are trying to solve real problems in the construction industry—not just crazy solutions looking for problems to solve.”   Alice says the industry is seeing an influx of interest and investment in technology—noteworthy at a time when McKinsey & Company reports continue to highlight stagnation in construction productivity. "The industry is frustrated that the world thinks we are not more innovative, more technology forward, or productive," she says.   AI is the chief driver of innovative construction technology, with current practical applications including streamlining manual tasks to make operations more efficient. This is transforming the estimating process, for example, with some AI software companies using AI to count components such as light fixtures or toilets from PDFs and models, significantly reducing the time and labor required for these tasks—and freeing up technical staff for more important design tasks. “Another low-hanging fruit area is in RFP's—just being able to take past project proposals [and using AI] to help write new proposal material,” Alice says. “So, if you're limited by the number of people that you have putting together proposals, if you're able to leverage AI to speed up a lot of that work, in theory, you can go after more projects, you can win more work, build out a stronger pipeline.”   Alice adds that AI also is being used more and more to quickly create 3D environments to allow architects and engineers to present their designs to clients at an early stage, allowing them to visually understand the design and speed up decision-making. "Generative AI is really good at turning sketches into photorealistic stuff... There is just so much auto creation of virtual environments."   Those in the AEC industry who are looking to innovate with AI technologies should not overlook the importance of governance, particularly regarding data privacy. "There's a lot of conversation around data privacy... do we share our data with startups?" Alice says. When evaluating working with startups, she adds, “make sure that they have the technology architecture to be able but to swap in and swap out AI models,” which are getting better and exponentially faster—and often updated every six months or so. “The last thing you want is to have a big partnership with a startup that has hard coded their model or has built it in a way where they can't swap it out easily.”   Learn more about Brick & Mortar Ventures at brickmortar.vc/.

Former NBA Lakers star Metta Sandiford-Artest (formerly known as Metta World Peace), has teamed up with Stephen Stokols, the former CEO of Boost Mobile, to launch Tru Skye Ventures, a firm looking to invest in sports and health tech, according to Sportico. Also, The first Lucid Motors Gravity SUV has rolled off the company's production line in Casa Grande, Arizona, according to a post on X. The company will now set its aim on ramping up production of the new electric vehicle and making the first deliveries. Recently, Amp Robotics changed its business model to focus on running entire facilities that sort recyclables. Fly Ventures, the Berlin-based VC that invests in seed-stage European startups within enterprise and deep tech, has launched its third fund at €80 million. The firm raised its last €53 million fund in 2020. Aiming at technical founders, the firm claims Fund III was oversubscribed and raised in a single closing. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Mathias Schilling of Headline joins Nick to discuss Why Culture is King, The Role of “Founder Mode” in Building Iconic Companies, Lessons From 25 Years in the Business, and How to Make Tech a Force Multiplier Within a VC Firm. In this episode we cover: Evolution of the Venture Capital Industry Headline's Winning Strategy Global Presence and Investment Approach Navigating Market Cycles and Founder Mode Capital Efficiencies and AI's Impact Succession Planning and Leadership Future of AI and Regulation Guest Links: Mathias' LinkedIn Headline's LinkedIn Headline Website Headline Twitter The host of The Full Ratchet is Nick Moran of New Stack Ventures, a venture capital firm committed to investing in founders outside of the Bay Area. Want to keep up to date with The Full Ratchet? Follow us on social. You can learn more about New Stack Ventures by visiting our LinkedIn and Twitter. Are you a founder looking for your next investor? Visit our free tool VC-Rank and we'll send a list of potential investors right to your inbox!

Pablo Casilimas, Co-Founder and Managing Partner of OneSixOne Ventures, talks with EisnerAmper's TechTalk host Fritz Spencer about his journey from starting a marketing agency in college to founding an accelerator program and then launching a venture capital firm. In this episode, Pablo discusses the inspiration behind the firm's name, rooted in the Fibonacci sequence—the “Golden Ratio,” its mission to foster efficient growth for startups, and the distinct differentiator to boost deal flow. Tune in to hear about their impactful journey, investments, and the vibrant community they've built.

The prolific online poster at Wischoff Ventures plans to write checks of $1 million or so into startups in areas like the “new supply chain” from her Nashville-based fund. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Welcome to this new episode of Explore and thank you for your continuous support. If you want to support the show you can give a 5 stars review ✨ on Spotify/Apple podcast.This is the final episode of Explore Season 2 - thank you for your support! Together, we've grown the podcast and had the opportunity to speak with incredible guests. I'll share a dedicated post reflecting on the last six months soon, but don't worry Season 3 will bring even more learnings, there's plenty more to learn!This week, I sit down with Ethan Austin, former entrepreneur and founding partner at Outside VC. Ethan spent 7-years building GiveForward, a crowdfunding platform he sold to Gofundme. 2-years ago, he launched Outside VC with the goal of building a more equitable and just financial system through pre-seed investments ($100K-$250K first checks). In our conversation, Ethan talked about:* Founding a crowdfunding platform* Navigating early days as a non-technical founder * Securing investment by creating FOMO* Loosing everything after Facebook turned off traffic* Lessons learned from being part of Techstars* Tactical strategies for getting into accelerators* The importance of transparency and relationships with founders* Outside VC's investment philosophy * Understanding the economics of venture capital.Listen now on

“There's a competitive drive and edge that you see in sport that is really important in business. And Teamwork. Dealing with individuals, knowing what helps make an individual tick is really important.”  For the final episode in this season of our VC feature, we're joined by Ruari Bell, Founding Partner at The Players Fund, the UK's first athlete-led firm, founded to empower the athlete community as investors.  The Players Fund brings together a collective of renowned athlete investors, including Ben Stokes, former 40 Minute Mentor guest Jessica Ennis-Hill, Jos Butler, Allyson Felix, Serge Gnabry and many more top athletes.  Ruari has had a fantastic career in entrepreneurship and investing and we'll dig into every part of it and his journey with The Players Fund in detail, in today's episode.  In these 40 minutes, you'll hear about... Episode chapters:  ➡️ Increasing diversity and inclusion in VC [03:00]  ➡️ Growing up in the Northeast of England [03:50]  ➡️ A love for sport [05:45]  ➡️ Transitioning out of professional sport [07:55]  ➡️ An entrepreneurial journey [10:50]  ➡️ Transferable skills from sport to business [17:40]  ➡️ The origin story of The Players Fund [20:15]  ➡️ What makes Founders stand out to him [28:00]  ➡️ Openness to feedback [29:30]  ➡️ Vision for the future [35:15]  ➡️ Building a business with family [38:00]  ⛳ Helpful links: ➡️ Follow Ruari on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ruaribell/  ➡️ Find out more about The Players fund: https://www.playersfund.vc/  ⭐Enjoyed this episode?⭐️ Keep up to date with all our latest episodes, by hitting the subscribe button on your favourite podcast platform. And for any feedback on what you enjoy the most and ideas on what we can do to make 40 Minute Mentor even better, please leave us a review on https://ratethispodcast.com/40mm  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In the fast-paced world of startups, few founders successfully navigate the tumultuous transition from building a company to becoming a venture capitalist. Robert Grazioli is one such individual. Robert moved from founding and scaling Density—a company valued at $1.1B—to now investing in the next generation of entrepreneurs through his venture firm, Bread. His story is one of trial, error, and resilience, and provides valuable insights to founders and investors alike. 

In this episode, we dive deep with Sky Lai, a key player at J17 Capital, a prominent Canadian crypto venture capital firm. Sky shares his journey from being a co-founder of a crypto trading platform to leading investments in groundbreaking Web3 projects. We discuss J17 Capital's strategic investments in sectors like Bitcoin, AI, and decentralized finance, and explore the current trends and future narratives shaping the crypto space. Sky also offers valuable insights into the challenges and opportunities of being a VC in the fast-evolving blockchain industry. Key Points covered in podcast Introduction to Sky Lai and J17 Capital (00:00:00) Background on Sky Lai and J17 Capital's role in the Web3 space. Sky's journey from founder to VC. J17 Capital's Investment Focus (00:00:44) Overview of J17 Capital's investment strategies. Key areas of investment: Bitcoin, AI, Layer 1 and Layer 2 solutions, modularized crypto, and ZK projects. Recent Investments and Strategy (00:01:20) Investments in Movement Labs and Aligned Layer. Approach to investing in pre-seed to pre-A rounds. Partnerships and Collaborations (00:02:17) Collaboration with funds like Hack VC, a16z, Dragonfly, and Portal Ventures. Strategic value of partnerships in driving project success. Evaluation of Startups (00:05:38) Criteria for evaluating startups: Founders, ideas, and adaptability. Importance of founder's passion and ability to pivot. Emerging Narratives in Web3 (00:07:56) Current trends: Bitcoin narrative, AI, and DePIN (decentralized infrastructure). Expectations for the second half of the year. Real World Assets (RWAs) and Tokenization (00:10:06) Sky's bullish outlook on RWAs and the impact of regulatory changes. Long-term potential and current challenges. DeFi and Leveraged Products (00:14:32) The role of leverage in DeFi products. Innovations and trends in Bitcoin-based DeFi projects. Lessons Learned in Venture Capital (00:16:24) The importance of a holistic industry understanding. Combining resources and integrating different sectors for success. Common Mistakes by Web3 Founders (00:20:09) Challenges in team management and commitment. Importance of founders' long-term relationships and experience. Future Outlook and Hiring (00:25:57) J17 Capital's ongoing investment focus and hiring needs. Opportunities for remote work and collaboration. Disclaimer Nothing mentioned in this podcast is investment advice and please do your own research. Finally, It would mean a lot if you can leave a review of this podcast on ApplePodcasts or Spotify and share this podcast with a friend. Connect with J17 Capital and Sky here: https://j17capital.com/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/skylai/  https://x.com/J17Crypto  Connect with me here - https://samkamani.com/#linktree  --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/web3podcast/message

Pejman Nozad of Pear VC joins Nick to discuss How a Sports Journalist, Car Washer, and Rug Salesman Built a Tier 1 VC Firm . In this episode we cover: Entrepreneurship, Venture Capital, and Building a Firm for Generations Entrepreneur Mindset, Sales Skills, and Storytelling Investing in Startups, Pro Rata, and Valuation Evaluating Startup Potential, Including Market Size and Founder Quality Investing, Exit Strategies, and Building Relationships with Founders Guest Links: LinkedIn X Pear VC The hosts of The Full Ratchet are Nick Moran and Nate Pierotti of New Stack Ventures, a venture capital firm committed to investing in founders outside of the Bay Area. Want to keep up to date with The Full Ratchet? Follow us on social. You can learn more about New Stack Ventures by visiting our LinkedIn and Twitter. Are you a founder looking for your next investor? Visit our free tool VC-Rank and we'll send a list of potential investors right to your inbox!

Ever wondered what the financial operations look like when you have billions in AUM at a top-tier VC firm? In this episode, Sasha sits down with Mark Allen, CFO at General Catalyst. Mark discusses the non-obvious complexities of managing billions in assets across hundreds of portfolio companies, from capital reserve strategies, geographical breakdowns, to reporting requirements. He shares candid insights on navigating intense moments like the Silicon Valley Bank collapse, tech innovations being adopted by VC firms, how being a fund's CFO comprises two roles of being CFO of a fund and a firm, advice for CFOs coming to pitch at General Catalyst, and much more.  This show is a part of the Turpentine podcast network. Learn more: www.turpentine.co --- SPONSORS: Attio is the next generation of CRM. It's powerful, flexible and easily configures to the unique way your startup runs, whatever your go-to-market motion. The next era deserves a better CRM. Join ElevenLabs, Replicate, Modal and more at https://bit.ly/attioturpentine --- Recommended Podcast: Company Breakdowns Each episode of Company Breakdowns dives into S-1s and series B-and-beyond companies, interviewing founders and investors to break down the companies. First episode is on Rubrik - which just IPO'd. Coming up this season: Databricks, Reddit + more, Spotify Apple --- This show is produced by Turpentine: a network of podcasts, newsletters, and more, covering technology, business, and culture — all from the perspective of industry insiders and experts. We're launching new shows every week, and we're looking for industry-leading sponsors — if you think that might be you and your company, email us at erik@turpentine.co. --- LINKS: https://www.generalcatalyst.com/team/mark-allen X/SOCIAL: @sashaorloff (Sasha) @generalcatalyst TIMESTAMPS: (00:00) Preview + Intro (02:37) Mark Allen's Journey to Being CFO of General Catalyst (GC) (06:23) How the VC business model works (08:44) Power law and reserves (08:44) FP&A at a fund and capital reserve strategies (11:20) Investment mix / geographical jurisdictions (14:05) How GC maintains line of sight into their portfolio companies (14:51) Sponsor: Attio (17:04) Tools that Mark uses and revolutions in tools for CFOs (19:12) Using AI for DDQs (21:23) Inflection points in GC's history (24:19) Transition from hundreds of millions to billions of dollars in AUM (26:01) Critical decision points for GC and Mark (30:14) Sponsor: Turpentine (30:58) Advice for CFOs on building trust with their leadership (33:03) The importance of relationships as a CFO (36:20) How General Catalyst's work culture has changed after the pandemic (39:18) Biggest misconceptions about being CFO at VC fund (41:26) Advice for CFOs pitching to VCs (42:26) Wrap

Jeroen van Doornik is the Founder & Managing Partner at Pacenotes where they are backing top-tier funds and doubling down on breakout companies In this episode, we talk about: - How to build a VC firm that stands the test of time? - What separates "Emerging Firms" from "Brand Name Firms"? - The challenges faced by Limited Partners - Most crucial metrics for VC firms to track - Leading deals Vs co-investing alongside other leads, what's a better strategy for VCs? - Reserve Vs No Reserve: what's a better approach? - Solo GPs Vs Multiple GPs: what do LPs prefer? & lots more Links: ⭐ Sponsored by Podcast10x - End-to-end podcasting agency for VCs - https://podcast10x.com Pacenotes - https://www.pacenotes.vc/ Follow Jeroen van Doornik on LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/jeroenvandoornik

Every VC firm is a bit different, today I want to focus on one that is looking to pair institutional investments with specifically targeted companies. Best of all, they are based here in Chicago, which I love.Hey everybody, this is Chris Brandt, here with another FUTR podcast.Today I have with us Kaitlyn Doyle Vice President of TechNexus. TechNexus has a unique approach to the market directly aligning Investors to companies that are valuable to their business.So let's talk with Kaitlyn about what they look for and how their model works. Hopefully, we can learn a little about what it takes to start up a VC firm.Welcome KaitlynTechNexus: https://technexus.com/Portfolio Companies Mentioned:Deep How: https://www.deephow.com/Haven Energy: https://havenenergy.com/Respeecher: https://www.respeecher.com/Click Here to Subscribe: https://www.youtube.com/c/FUTRtech?sub_confirmation=1FUTR.tv focuses on startups, innovation, culture and the business of emerging tech with weekly podcasts featuring Chris Brandt talking with Industry leaders and deep thinkers.Occasionally we share links to products we use. As an Amazon Associate we earn from qualifying purchases on Amazon.

Blackbird VC recently netted $800m from a sale of a portion of their holding in Canva. They are, by some distance, the largest and one of the most successful VC firms in Australasia. In Aotearoa they have backed Tracksuit, Veve, Partly and Halter and their work to lift up the venture ecosystem includes Sunrise, Startmate and the Giants programme. Phoebe Harrop is the new local lead, with a background in consulting at Bain, working for Al Gore's investment firm Generation and a few years growing the business in NZ. She joins Simon Pound to dig into what makes a good VC investment, what makes a great founder and how does NZ stack up against Australia? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Alex Edelson is the Founder and General Partner of Slipstream Investors. Before starting Slipstream, he worked at QED Investors, a top fintech-focused venture capital firm with $4.3 billion in assets under management. Alex joined as Nigel Morris's Chief of Staff and became the Chief Operating Officer and General Counsel. He previously worked at a fintech startup and spent seven years practicing law. Alex holds a J.D. and B.A. from the University of Michigan.   You can learn more about: How LPs evaluate emerging managers How to build a successful VC fund Portfolio construction, thesis building, and fund strategy ===================== YouTube: @GraceGongCEO Newsletter: @SmartVenture LinkedIn: @GraceGong TikTok: @GraceGongCEO IG: @GraceGongCEO Twitter: @GraceGongGG ===================== Join the SVP fam with your host Grace Gong. In each episode, we are going to have conversations with some of the top investors, superstar founders, as well as well-known tech executives in silicon valley. We will have a coffee chat with them to learn their ways of thinking and actionable tips on how to build or invest in a successful company.

This is our Wednesday show, focused on startup and venture capital news that matters. We pull the top stories from the week thus far, and give them the Equity treatment to put them into proper context.On the show today:Microsoft invests in Mistral AI: Sure, it's not the biggest check, but as regulatory oversight hovers over Microsoft's shoulder, the deal makes sense.Thrasio files for bankruptcy: What happens if you raise billions to pursue a market opportunity, but the market shifts under your feet?Glean raises $200M: It turns out that you can raise mega rounds in 2024, you just need to work in enterprise AI, have a few hundred customers, and collect checks from a host of VCs at once.And on the venture side of things: COTU Ventures has put together a $54 million fund, while Zacua Ventures has put together a $56 million vehicle.For episode transcripts and more, head to Equity's Simplecast website.Equity drops at 7 a.m. PT every Monday, Wednesday and Friday, so subscribe to us on Apple Podcasts, Overcast, Spotify and all the casts. TechCrunch also has a great show on crypto, a show that interviews founders and more! Credits: Equity is hosted by TechCrunch's Alex Wilhelm and Mary Ann Azevedo. We are produced by Theresa Loconsolo with editing by Kell. Bryce Durbin is our Illustrator. We'd also like to thank the audience development team and Henry Pickavet, who manages TechCrunch audio products.

This is our Wednesday show, in which we talk through the week's leading startup and venture capital news. This is short week, but there's still a lot to talk about:Loora's $12 million round is a reminder that AI is going to find purchase in a host of new markets. The company wants to use AI for conversational language training. Sure, humans are good at that, but they are also expensive. Software aims to be more affordable.Dili is building an AI service to help investors handle their due diligence. Given that some accounting and financial work can be described as rote, the concept here makes good sense. The company just closed $3.6 million.Reddit may include a neat way to get some of its power users onto its ownership docket for its upcoming IPO.And from the venture side of the startup coin, Bluestein Ventures has a new foodtech fund, while Partech has put together the largest African venture fund out there.We'll be back Friday morning! Chat then!For episode transcripts and more, head to Equity's Simplecast website.Equity drops at 7 a.m. PT every Monday, Wednesday and Friday, so subscribe to us on Apple Podcasts, Overcast, Spotify and all the casts. TechCrunch also has a great show on crypto, a show that interviews founders and more! Credits: Equity is hosted by TechCrunch's Alex Wilhelm and Mary Ann Azevedo. We are produced by Theresa Loconsolo with editing by Kell. Bryce Durbin is our Illustrator. We'd also like to thank the audience development team and Henry Pickavet, who manages TechCrunch audio products.

This Week in Startups is brought to you by… Imagine AI LIVE is an AI conference where you'll learn how to apply AI in YOUR business directly from the people who build and use these tools. It's taking place March 27th and 28th in Las Vegas, and TWiST listeners can get 20% off tickets at http://www.imagineai.live/twist OpenPhone. Create business phone numbers for you and your team that work through an app on your smartphone or desktop. TWiST listeners can get an extra 20% off any plan for your first 6 months at http://www.openphone.com/twist Lemon.io - Hire pre-vetted remote developers, get 15% off your first 4 weeks of developer time at https://www.Lemon.io/twist * Todays show: Jason speaks to Brian Singerman of Founders Fund about tips for emerging venture capitalists (6:40), a missed opportunity by an overconfident LP (15:49), self-awareness, strategy and the state of venture capital (40:47), and more! * Timestamps: (0:00) Jason speaks to Brian Singerman of Founders Fund. (2:31) “Adapt or die!” and the unique approach and strategy at Founders Fund. (6:40) Brian's tips for emerging venture capitalists on making investments. (10:09) Imagine AI LIVE - Get 20% off tickets at http://www.imagineai.live/twist (11:24) Brian reflects on his career's trials and triumphs (15:49) Brian shares an anecdote about a gloating LP who passed on one of the greatest venture funds in history. (21:36) OpenPhone - Get 20% off your first six months at http://www.openphone.com/twist (23:04) Brian's approach for securing a deal with founders. (28:03) The sharp mind of Sean Parker. (31:32) Lemon.io - Get 15% off your first 4 weeks of developer time at https://www.Lemon.io/twist (32:37) The character of founders who change the world and how to work with them. (37:30) Regulation and the anti-competitive landscape of large companies in the US. (40:47) Self-awareness, strategy and the state of venture capital. (44:00) Keith Rabois's transition from Founders Fund back to Khosla Ventures. (47:27) Reflecting on Ikigai and finding joy and value in one's passion. * Links: Check out Founders Fund: https://foundersfund.com/ Check out past TWiST episode #748 with Brian: https://youtu.be/O8emgaUsOZY?feature=shared * Follow Brian: X: https://twitter.com/briansin LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/brian-singerman-9333b52/ * Follow Jason: X: ⁠https://twitter.com/jason⁠ Instagram: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/jason⁠ LinkedIn: ⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/jasoncalacanis * Thank you to our partners: (10:09) Imagine AI LIVE - Get 20% off tickets at http://www.imagineai.live/twist (21:36) OpenPhone - Get 20% off your first six months at http://www.openphone.com/twist (31:32) Lemon.io - Get 15% off your first 4 weeks of developer time at https://www.Lemon.io/twist * Check out the Launch Accelerator: https://launchaccelerator.co * Check out Founder University: https://www.founder.university * Subscribe to This Week in Startups on Apple: https://rb.gy/v19fcp * Great 2023 interviews: Steve Huffman, Brian Chesky, Aaron Levie, Sophia Amoruso, Reid Hoffman, Frank Slootman, Billy McFarland * Check out Jason's suite of newsletters: https://substack.com/@calacanis * Follow TWiST: Substack: https://twistartups.substack.com Twitter: https://twitter.com/TWiStartups YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/thisweekin Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thisweekinstartups TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thisweekinstartups * Subscribe to the Founder University Podcast: https://www.founder.university/podcast

At the time of the recording of this episode, Rachel Wilson '05 held the position of Principal and Head of Operations at Collab Capital. Now, she serves as the Managing Partner for The BFM Fund. Rachel has over a decade of global experience working across various industries including Food & Beverage, Automotive, Tech, Healthcare, Music, Fashion, and Media. As Principal and Head of Operations with Collab Capital (a VC Firm headquartered in Atlanta, GA), She ran the fund's VC ops and fund governance processes. This included investor relations, fund reporting oversight, impact metrics strategy, and all governance, including legal and HR. She has long advocated for mental wellness and has been the Chair of the Board for her family's behavioral health treatment center, Omnis Health Life Wellness Center, for over seven years. She has a B.A. in Economics & Business from Agnes Scott College and an M.S. in Industrial Engineering from the Georgia Institute of Technology. She is also on the board of Black Women in Venture Capital (BWiVC), a nonprofit dedicated to supporting careers across the spectrum of venture capital and capital access networks for Black women, and she is a 2023 NAIC Women In Alternatives UP Fellow and Margaret Atwood Practical Utopias Fellow. 

The first woman of color owned venture capital firm, Fearless Fund, is stepping into Miami Federal Appeals Court Wednesday. Their mission? To challenge a court order stopping them from giving grants exclusively to women of color. This legal tussle pits Fearless Fund against the American Alliance for Equal Rights, an organization led by far-right activist Edward Bloom. Arian Simone, the co-founder and CEO of Fearless Fund, says they aren't backing down. In August of 2022, Bloom sued Fearless Fund over their grant program, saying that they were practicing reverse discrimination by excluding non-Black applicants. The 11th Circuit Court of Appeals in Atlanta responded by hitting pause on the program until the lawsuit's conclusion. But this isn't just about this program. Many Black business leaders are worried that these legal challenges could roll back years of efforts to level the playing field. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Icehouse Ventures invests in and supports more companies than any other in Aotearoa, so naturally CEO Robbie Paul gets a good view of what makes a great company, founder and ecosystem. He joins us to talk about the state of VC today, Icehouse's recent raise of $10m and whether a lack of money is holding great companies back (spoiler: it isn't). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Aditya was working in India before moving to the UK to pursue an MBA degree. After graduating, Aditya worked in a VC firm to appreciate the business landscape and decided to move back to India to take care of family business, where he is planning to bring technology to tea leaf business. Aditya shares his thoughts of the corporate world vs traditional family business as well as work culture differences between India and UK.

In a recent interview, Navin Chaddha, a seasoned entrepreneur and venture capitalist, shared his journey from the vibrant streets of Delhi to the heart of Silicon Valley. His story unfolds as a captivating narrative, weaving through the technological shifts and entrepreneurial challenges that defined his career.

Alex Harris is a Founding Partner of Fiat Growth and General Partner at Fiat Ventures. Prior to Fiat, Alex led paid growth and partnerships at Chime, flexing his innovation skills and data-driven approach. His deep knowledge of the Fintech market provides superior marketing, business development, and growth strategies for Fiat's clients.  In this episode we talk about: - How they've reverse engineered venture capital? - Their Platform-first approach to venture capital - How they help startups succeed at Fiat Growth - What's the most underhyped & overhyped sectors in fintech? - Why they've a heavy reserve strategy a Fiat VC, keeping aside 3x-4x initial investment for follow on rounds? - How can companies cut costs and grow sustainablly? & lots more Links- Website - https://fiat.vc Follow Alex on Linkedin - https://www.linkedin.com/in/alexharrisjdmba/ Hosted by Prashant Choubey - https://www.linkedin.com/in/choubeysahab/ Subscribe to VC10X  for more episodes!

In this episode you will learn:[00:00:00] Introduction[00:05:15] Building an Enduring Firm[00:08:00] Challenges of Partnership Culture[00:10:43] Personal Brand vs Firm Brand[00:13:00] Succession Planning[00:17:00] Long-Term Commitment[00:19:00] LP Relationships[00:20:55] Advantages of a Partnership[00:21:37] Benefits of Scale[00:21:52] Building a Great Firm and Naming[00:23:00] Soft Aspects of Building a Firm[00:24:59] Unifying Themes in Firms[00:27:00] Progression in Venture Capital[00:29:40] Motivation and Managing a Firm[00:31:20] Understanding Carry[00:35:00] Managing Long-Term Careers[00:39:07] Carry Allocation[00:42:45] Team Dynamics and Carry Distribution[00:43:50] Inclusion of Back-Office in Incentives[00:44:40] Building a Successful VC Firm[00:45:56] Firm Evolution[00:47:32] Transition to a Bigger Institution[00:49:25] Challenges in Talent Retention[00:53:00] Philosophical Differences and Firm Evolution[00:57:00] Risks in VC Industry[01:02:00] Solo GPs vs. Venture Firms[01:04:38] Building a Healthy VC FirmAboutHussein is a partner at Hoxton Ventures. He currently represents Hoxton on the boards of Avantia Law, Baseimmune, BeyondRisk, Biocortex, Biotx, DruidAI, Finesse, Fy!, Giraffe360, Kbox, Kitt, Luminary, Peptone, PillSorted, Raptor Supplies, Really Clever, Rensair, Replai, Replan, Skin Analytics, TourRadar and XYZ Reality, and serves as a board observer on Behavox and Karakuri. He previously served on the boards of Babylon Health (NYSE:BBLN), bd4travel (acquired by Dnata), Campanja (acquired by 24/7 Media), Darktrace (LSE:DARK), Deliveroo (LSE:ROO), Panakeia, SOCOS (acquired by Sophos), Yieldify (acquired by Publicis) and Vidya Health.Hussein serves on the board of UCLB, the commercialization company of UCL and also sits on the advisory board of GTO Partners, a tech mid-market buyout firm, and Landscape, a venture capital review site. Previously he served on the board of Tech Nation, a UK quasi non-governmental organization. In a personal capacity, he is an angel investor in Apex:E3, Builder.ai, Callaly, GoCardless, Mellizyme, MyGlamm, Reachdesk and Signpost.While forming Hoxton, he helped Eros STX Global develop ErosNow, an online streaming video platform for Bollywood. Prior to Hoxton, Hussein was an associate with Accel Partners. He joined Accel from Microsoft Corporation. Earlier in his career, he worked with three startups, Safe-View (acquired by L-3), Radiance Technologies (acquired by Comcast) and Studio Verso (acquired by KPMG).Hussein holds an MBA from London Business School and did his undergraduate studies in Symbolic Systems at Stanford University.He stubbornly refuses to swear allegiance to a monarch and remains a proud American.

Highlights from this week's conversation include:The journey in institutional investments (2:04)Perspectives on Venture Captial (3:50)Becoming a coach for emerging managers (5:50)The Manager Accelerator Program (9:18)Functions of a VC Firm (12:42)Insider Insight: Tim Flannery on the need for Electronic Subscription Documents (13:27)Finding investors (16:45)The Evolution of Venture Capital (19:37)Supporting Emerging Managers (22:24)The rise of fund formation (24:38)Shift in market dynamics (26:36)The selection process for managers (33:00)Trends and shifts in the industry (35:19)The mismanagement of portfolio construction and reserves (40:43)The need for increased specialization in fund formation (41:35)The potential rise of specialized venture funds (42:36)Final thoughts and takeaways (45:45)Coolwater Capital focuses on emerging managers and technology investments. The firm has worked with over 240 emerging managers in the last four years by focusing on a model to build, launch and scale emerging fund managers.Passthrough turns investor onboarding into a solved problem – it seamlessly manages subscription document distribution, execution, and compliance in minutes. As a leader in fund workflow automation for investors, fund managers, and other fintechs, Passthrough provides an integrated platform solution that makes the subscription document process turnkey for investors with replicable and verifiable identity information built in for future use. In addition to subscription documents, Passthrough also offers a full service KYC/AML product that streamlines collecting information from investors and screening them against sanctions lists so fund managers can remain compliant.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. Follow along and subscribe at swimmingwithallocators.com. 

Gaurav Jain is the Co-founder of Afore Capital, one of the top venture funds ($300M AUM) dedicated to pre-seed investments. Some of the investments Gaurav and/or Afore have been involved in include Modern Health (leading mental health platform), Hightouch (leader in data infra), Cruise Automation (acq by GM for $1B+) and Firebase (acq by Google). You can find Gaurav at https://twitter.com/gjain You can learn more about:  How to identify talents in the early stage  How to build a top pre-seed VC fund  How to add value to top founders  ===================== YouTube: @GraceGongCEO Newsletter: @SmartVenture LinkedIn: @GraceGong TikTok: @GraceGongCEO IG: @GraceGongCEO Twitter: @GraceGongGG =====================   Join the SVP fam with your host Grace Gong. In each episode, we are going to have conversations with some of the top investors, superstar founders, as well as well-known tech executives in silicon valley. We will have a coffee chat with them to learn their ways of thinking and actionable tips on how to build or invest in a successful company.

Jeremy Tan is the co-founder of Tin Men Capital, a venture capital firm that invests primarily in B2B technology startups focused on Southeast Asia. Before Tin Men, Jeremy started as a first class chemical engineering graduate from Cambridge trying to break in the world of finance. He worked his way up and had a 17-year long career in corporate, landing senior executive roles at global multinationals like Morgan Stanley, Trafigura Group, Puma Energy and more. Outside of work, Jeremy's also a father and loves soccer.Topics:00:00:00 - Overcoming the Fear of Failure00:02:26 - Modest Beginnings and Childhood Memories00:07:21 - School Life and Pursuing Higher Education00:10:41 - The Turning Point of Getting into Cambridge00:11:16 - Reflections on the Journey00:15:45 - Jeremy's Shift in Mindset00:16:32 - Jeremy's International Friend Group00:17:27 - Jeremy's Aspiration to Become a Refinery Engineer00:20:40 - Jeremy's Career Transition into Finance00:25:05 - Jeremy's Experience Living Abroad00:31:47 - Building Deeper Relationships in Business School00:33:01 - Feeling Inferior at Harvard vs. Cambridge00:34:35 - The Importance of Articulation and Communication Skills00:37:01 - Transitioning from Finance to Venture Capital00:39:57 - The Journey to Starting Tin Men00:46:32 - Balancing Work and Family Life00:47:24 - Choosing Between Startup and MBA00:49:06 - Being True to Yourself00:52:22 - Bridging the Gap with Parents00:55:28 - Personal Life and RelationshipsLike the show? Subscribe to the BackScoop newsletter to stay updated with the latest news in Southeast Asian startups in minutes: backscoop.com.Visit BackScoop's social media pages and show your support!BackScoop (Linkedin): https://www.linkedin.com/company/backscoop/BackScoop (Twitter): https://twitter.com/BackScoopHQBackScoop (Facebook): https://www.facebook.com/BackScoopBackScoop (Instagram): https://www.instagram.com/backscoopVisit Amanda Cua's social media pages:Amanda (Linkedin): https://ph.linkedin.com/in/amanda-cuaAmanda (Twitter): https://twitter.com/itsAmandaCuaVisit Jeremy Tan's social media pages:Jeremy (Linkedin): https://www.linkedin.com/in/jeremytanpz/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This is our Wednesday show, where we sit down with a guest, talk about their work and dive deep into the rest. Mary Ann and Alex invited Marisa Warren onto the show. You may remember that we discussed her new fund — ALIAVIA Ventures' first — on the show the other week.We wanted to talk with her to go over a few key topics that we care a lot about:The current state of venture investment in women; why the numbers aren't changing, and what she thinks could make a difference.When startups should target their second market, and how.The two themes are not as far apart as they may initially seem. ALIAVIA invests in startups based in the US and Australia that have at least one female founder, and also helps their portfolio companies tackle new markets. It was a really interesting, and fun conversation. Enjoy!For episode transcripts and more, head to Equity's Simplecast website.Equity drops at 7 a.m. PT every Monday, Wednesday and Friday, so subscribe to us on Apple Podcasts, Overcast, Spotify and all the casts. TechCrunch also has a great show on crypto, a show that interviews founders and more!

Karl Alomar is the Managing Partner at M13, a consumer technology venture capital firm with a $400 million fund to invest Seed and Series A startups offering Software and Services into the future of work, commerce, health, and money. M13's portfolios include Daily Harvest, Matterport, Ring, Rothy's, and more. Before joining M13, Karl was the COO of DigitalOcean (NYSE: DOCN), where he grew the company from a small team to pre-IPO.  You can learn more about:  1. How to leverage your operating experiences to break into venture  2. How to create high-growth potential career opportunities  3. Day-to-day managing a top VC firm  ===================== YouTube: @GraceGongCEO Newsletter: @SmartVenture LinkedIn: @GraceGong TikTok: @GraceGongCEO IG: @GraceGongCEO Twitter: @GraceGongGG =====================   Join the SVP fam with your host Grace Gong. In each episode, we are going to have conversations with some of the top investors, superstar founders, as well as well-known tech executives in silicon valley. We will have a coffee chat with them to learn their ways of thinking and actionable tips on how to build or invest in a successful company.

Mary Ann and Alex were joined by Kirsten once again to parse the week's news and call out the biggest stories in startups and venture:California passed a law that will require venture firms to disclose certain market data concerning whom they are investing in. Some investors and venture groups are opposed to the law.ALIAVIA Ventures has put together a new fund to invest in women building tech companies in Australia and the United States, with a focus on helping Aussie companies reach the American market.Canopy Servicing raised a $15.2 million Series A1. Alex caught up with the company, hoping to learn what it took to raise a fintech round in 2023. Things have changed since the go-go days of 2021 when every round felt like a fintech round and every fintech round felt like a pre-IPO deal.And rounding out our deals of the week, Kirsten brought a fascinating $200 million deal between a private equity group and EVPassport. If the world is going to move more toward electric cars, then we're going to need more plugs in more places.From there, we worked to draw a connective line between the startup turbulence we've seen recently, with Braid shutting down, Shift and IronNet going under, and Blue Apron selling for a fraction of its former value.And to close, can technology solve a labor shortage in construction? And if so, what role will startups play in that work?We had a great chat with the CEO of Medium earlier this week, and have a packed agenda for you including another interview that we're excited about. More soon!For episode transcripts and more, head to Equity's Simplecast website.Equity drops at 7 a.m. PT every Monday, Wednesday and Friday, so subscribe to us on Apple Podcasts, Overcast, Spotify and all the casts. TechCrunch also has a great show on crypto, a show that interviews founders and more!

Venture Capital firms are often the thought leaders and the tastemakers when it comes to new technologies and trends. But despite VC's focus on efficiency, they don't really invest in internal efficiencies for themselves. Which brings us to VC Operations.What exactly does Operations look like inside of a Venture Capital firm? Luckily to help us answer this question, we're joined by someone who has been studying this very topic for years, Our guest this week is someone who can help introduce us to what Operations looks like inside of a VC Firm. That guest is Halle Kaplan-Allen, Director of Growth at Sydecar, a deal execution platform for venture investors.In our conversation, Halle and I talk about why VC don't typically invest in Operations, we explore the differences between front office vs. back of office operations, and why when Halle couldn't find anyone else talking about VC Operations, she started a newsletter about it herself.(Here's Halle's VC CRM post we talked about in the episode)Like this episode? Be sure to leave a ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ review and share the pod with your friends! You can connect with Sean and Halle on LinkedIn and Twitter @Seany_Biz @halleka_, or subscribe to our YouTube channel.Want to work with Sean? Reach out to him and the team at Minot Light Consulting to help with GTM execution at your company.This episode is brought to you by La Hacienda, your go-to agency for branding, creative strategy, and media production. To learn more about them, visit lahacienda.media and tell them Sean sent you!

New Podcast Episode, Season 6, Episode 131 Mark Gorenberg, Founder and Managing Director of Zetta Venture Partners and current Chair of the Board of Trustees of the Massachusetts Institute of Technology Corporation and a member of the MIT Executive Committee, joins host Jason Stoughton to talk about his path to becoming a VC almost 30 years ago and the lessons he has learned along the way and which he shares with founders to enable their success.  Zetta is the original AI-first early stage venture fund focused solely on AI for enterprises and Mark talks about the moment of time we are in with AI right now, the opportunities he sees in the market and why AI makes it such an amazing time to be an entrepeneur. He is hosting an event on September 7th with thought leaders in AI, leaders from enterprise companies and founders from his portfolio. Jason encourages you to listen to this podcast and then to visit www.zettavp.com to register for the virtual event.    I hope you enjoy the conversation and don't forget if you like what you hear subscribe to the podcast and my newsletter at www.thepulseofai.com and follow me on x (formerly Twitter) @thepulseofai.    

Featured Guests: Bradley Tusk, co-founder & CEO, Tusk Venture Partners | Caroline Healey, director, Antler | Rob Biederman, managing partner, Asymmetric Capital President Biden has signed an executive order banning certain US tech and AI investments with China, Sequoia and Y Combinator's uncommon VC firm layoffs raise questions about the future of VC layoffs, and WeWork says there is “substantial doubt” the company will stay in business.

In episode #2530, Eric and Neil discuss how a big VC firm shows where the economy is at (and how this will affect your growth big time!). The end of free money is over and we've entered a period of rational valuations, innovation, and profitable growth, which has huge implications for marketers. Tune in today to hear how to approach fundraising, hiring, and investing to help your business thrive in the current landscape. Hint: efficiency is key! TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:00] Today's topic: Big VC Firm Shows Where Economy Is At (and How This Will Affect Your Growth Big Time) [00:56] Companies that make up the ‘Magnificent Seven.'  [01:01] How most companies are faring economically compared to the ‘Magnificent Seven.' [02:00] Elements that characterized the era of free money.  [02:20] Factors that indicate the end of the free-money era, and what this means for marketers.  [03:08] The importance of prioritizing the hiring of high-quality team members.  [04:40] How business leaders approach growth differently in good and bad markets.  [05:13] An overview of the current fundraising, hiring, and investment landscapes.  [05:46] The key players that business leaders should be hiring right now  [06:29] A story that epitomizes the current business environment.  [08:19] Memorable quotes on pivoting from some of the world's top business leaders.  [08:46] That's it for today! Don't forget to rate, review, and subscribe! Go to https://www.marketingschool.io to learn more!Links Mentioned in Today's Episode: Don't forget to help us grow by subscribing and liking on YouTube! Sign up for the next Marketing Mastermind class on Leveling Up Founders Leave Some Feedback: What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review. Connect with Us:  Single Grain

In episode #2530, Eric and Neil discuss how a big VC firm shows where the economy is at (and how this will affect your growth big time!). The end of free money is over and we've entered a period of rational valuations, innovation, and profitable growth, which has huge implications for marketers. Tune in today to hear how to approach fundraising, hiring, and investing to help your business thrive in the current landscape. Hint: efficiency is key!  TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:00] Today's topic: Big VC Firm Shows Where Economy Is At (and How This Will Affect Your Growth Big Time) [00:56] Companies that make up the ‘Magnificent Seven.'  [01:01] How most companies are faring economically compared to the ‘Magnificent Seven.' [02:00] Elements that characterized the era of free money.  [02:20] Factors that indicate the end of the free-money era, and what this means for marketers.  [03:08] The importance of prioritizing the hiring of high-quality team members.  [04:40] How business leaders approach growth differently in good and bad markets.  [05:13] An overview of the current fundraising, hiring, and investment landscapes.  [05:46] The key players that business leaders should be hiring right now  [06:29] A story that epitomizes the current business environment.  [08:19] Memorable quotes on pivoting from some of the world's top business leaders.  [08:46] That's it for today! Don't forget to rate, review, and subscribe! Go to https://www.marketingschool.io to learn more! Links Mentioned in Today's Episode: Don't forget to help us grow by subscribing and liking on YouTube! Sign up for the next Marketing Mastermind class on Leveling Up Founders Leave Some Feedback: What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review. Connect with Us:  Single Grain

Contact your host with questions, suggestions, or requests about sponsoring the AppleInsider Daily:charles_martin@appleinsider.com (00:00) - 01 - Intro (00:12) - 02 - Steve's son sets up fund (01:20) - 03 - Musk pushes his luck (02:26) - 04 - ChatGPT finds malware (03:13) - 05 - China bans most foreign AI (03:50) - 06 - China may curtail child iPhone use (04:40) - 07 - Just use Apple Pay already! (05:22) - 08 - Apple Savings hits $10B (06:03) - 09 - M1 Mac Mini runs on POE (07:11) - 10 - Outro Links from the showReed Jobs' Yosemite plans using venture capitalism to fight cancerElon Musk wants Apple to bend more App Store rules for XChatGPT uncovers Mac malware on the Dark WebApple removes over 100 ChatGPT-like apps from China's App StoreChina mulls mandatory 'minor mode' on iPhone to curb youth Internet abuseNew ad campaign tells you to 'Pay the Apple Way'Apple Savings deposits hit $10 billion in just over three monthsIngenious hack powers M1 Mac mini with Ethernet cableSubscribe to the AppleInsider podcast on: Apple Podcasts Overcast Pocket Casts Spotify Subscribe to the HomeKit Insider podcast on:•  Apple Podcasts•  Overcast•  Pocket Casts•  Spotify

I love me some Eva Ho. This remarkable individual embodies greatness. In this week's discussion, we delve into the transformative journey from investor to operating a venture capital firm. She emphasizes the significance of building a strong community, embracing risk, and embracing unwavering conviction.What does it take to build community and relationships in the business of supporting others? Community in the founder industry is about creating opportunities that benefit more people than just those in the tech ecosystem.In this episode of The Capital Stack, we have Eva Ho, a General Partner at Fika Ventures, an LA-based seed fund that invests in founders solving meaningful, systemic problems through data, related AI-enabled technologies, and automation. She is also a serial entrepreneur, founder, and active in the non-profit sector.Listen in to learn how Fika nurtures community and builds trustworthy investor relationships within the industry. You will also learn the importance of building a good LP relationship and taking into considering all fundraising stages of to have a good fund.What You Will Discover:· [01:50] Eva shares her journey with Fika, what they deal with, and how they've expanded.· [04:47] How Fika works to service founders and build a community that benefits others.· [09:23] She explains how Fika builds trustworthy investor relationships within the industry.· [15:42] Some of the lessons she's learned running a venture capital firm, plus how she has evolved.· [20:15] Why she believes repeat founders should show up with something when asking for funding.· [24:03] Why she's involved with a lot of non-profit work to keep herself grounded, coming from the world of high finance.· [28:02] The importance of considering all the fundraising stages to have a good fund. · [33:47] Understanding the challenges of an LP's work and the importance of respecting the position.· [37:48] The deal sourcing, picking, and winning process, plus what makes a good picker.· [40:50] How Fika works as a team to decide on deals by actively agreeing and disagreeing.Memorable Quote:· “Picking is very critical, and most firms are still figuring it out and evolving.”- Eva [44:25]Connect with Benji:· Website: https://fika.vc/· LinkedIn:

Ben Feder is an investor and games executive, currently managing partner at TIRTA Ventures. He is also the author of the book Take Off Your Shoes: One Man's Journey from the Boardroom to Bali and Back. Ben formerly served as the CEO of Take-Two Interactive and was President of International Partnerships for North America at Tencent Games.Ben talks to Guy about his early career in the media industry, the time he was part of the successful takeover of Take-Two Interactive, and his newly launched venture capital firm TIRTA. Some other topics include video games, artificial intelligence, and the world of streaming. Full transcript available here: https://aqfd.docsend.com/view/vst3ch75vk2n2sdv Contents:(00:00:00) Introduction (00:02:19) The Start of a Successful Career (00:08:13) Choosing Between Business School and a Ph.D. (00:11:36) How to Be a Good Leader (00:18:36) The Takeover of Take-Two Interactive (00:26:23) Streamers vs. Owners of Content (00:29:41) Should Authors Self-Publish? (00:38:00) The World of Video Games (00:47:13) Artificial Intelligence as a Productivity Tool (00:55:02) TIRTA's Place in the Venture Capital Space (00:59:59) Some Thoughts on Psychotherapy (01:03:47) Jewish Identity and Interconnectedness 

SCROLL DOWN FOR A BRAND NEW PUBLISHED REPORT!On this episode of Feudal Future, hosts Joel Kotkin and Marshall Toplansky are joined by American entrepreneur, Rony Abovitz, and author Michael Malone to discuss the future of Silicon Valley.Rony Abovitz  is an American entrepreneur. Abovitz founded MAKO Surgical Corp., a company manufacturing surgical robotic arm assistance platforms, in 2004 and recently acquired by Stryker for $1.65 billion. Abovitz is the founder of the Mixed reality/Augmented Reality (MR/AR) company Magic Leap and served as its CEO from its founding in 2010.Michael S. Malone has covered Silicon Valley and tech for over 30 years. His articles and editorials have appeared in the San Jose Mercury-News, Wall Street Journal, Economist, Fortune, and New York Times. He has written or co-authored more than 25 award-winning books, including Bill and Dave and The Intel Trinity, and co-produced The New Heroes, an Emmy-nominated miniseries on social entrepreneurs. He lives in Palo Alto, California.NEW:Download our newest report: NURTURING CALIFORNIA INDUSTRIEShttps://www.chapman.edu/communication/demographics-policy/ca-industries-2023.pdfExecutive SummaryThe focus of this joint project between The Chapman Center for Demographics and Policy and the New California Coalition lies in trying to create better employment opportunities for Californians. We look at which industries our states still maintain strategic advantages that we can build on. This will require some major changes in how the state operates, particularly on the regulatory side. It will also require a ratcheting up of state economic development and skills training programs. Our focus is not primarily a typical “pro-business” agenda in that our primary interestlies in creating conditions that benefit the bulk of Californians. If the majority thrives, so too will most business. An economy that enriches only a few and offers little to others is, in the most fundamental way, unsustainable for the long-term future.Visit Our Pagewww.TheFeudalFuturePodcast.comSupport Our WorkThe Center for Demographics and Policy focuses on research and analysis of global, national, and regional demographic trends and explores policies that might produce favorable demographic results over time. It involves Chapman students in demographic research under the supervision of the Center's senior staff.Students work with the Center's director and engage in research that will serve them well as they look to develop their careers in business, the social sciences, and the arts. Students also have access to our advisory board, which includes distinguished Chapman faculty and major demographic scholars from across the country and the world.For additional information, please contact Mahnaz Asghari, sponsored project analyst for the Office of Research, at (714) 744-7635 or asghari@chapman.edu.Follow us on LinkedIn:https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-feudal-future-podcast/Tweet thoughts: @joelkotkin, @mtoplansky, #FeudalFuture #BeyondFeudalismLearn more about Joel's book 'The Coming of Neo-Feudalism': https://amzn.to/3a1VV87Sign Up For News & Alerts: http://joelkotkin.com/#subscribeThis show is presented by the Chapman Center for Demographics and Policy, which focuses on research and analysis of global, national and regional demographic trends and explores policies that might produce favorable demographic results over time.

My guests this week are Jeremy Levine, Kent Bennett, and Brian Feinstein. They are partners at one of the oldest and most storied venture firms in the world, Bessemer Venture Partners. Our conversation is split into two parts. First, we explore Bessemer itself. It's over 100 years old and has a unique operating model with lessons for every investment firm in the market. We then discuss Jeremy, Kent, and Brian's investing styles and outlook. What they look for in businesses, their thoughts on various sectors like vertical market software, and we close with a discussion about AI and defensibility. Please enjoy this great conversation.  Listen to Founders Podcast Founders Episode 136 - Estee Lauder Founders Episode 288 - Ralph Lauren For the full show notes, transcript, and links to mentioned content, check out the episode page here. ----- This episode is brought to you by Tegus, the modern research platform for leading investors. Tired of running your own expert calls to get up to speed on a company? Tegus lets you ramp faster and find answers to critical questions more efficiently than any alternative method. The gold standard for research, the Tegus platform delivers unmatched access to timely, qualitative insights through the largest and most differentiated expert call transcript database. With over 55,000 transcripts spanning 22,000 public and private companies, investors can accelerate their fundamental research process by discovering highly-differentiated and reliable insights that can't be found anywhere else in the market. As a listener, drive your next investment thesis forward with Tegus for free at tegus.co/patrick. ----- Invest Like the Best is a property of Colossus, LLC. For more episodes of Invest Like the Best, visit joincolossus.com/episodes.  Past guests include Tobi Lutke, Kevin Systrom, Mike Krieger, John Collison, Kat Cole, Marc Andreessen, Matthew Ball, Bill Gurley, Anu Hariharan, Ben Thompson, and many more. Stay up to date on all our podcasts by signing up to Colossus Weekly, our quick dive every Sunday highlighting the top business and investing concepts from our podcasts and the best of what we read that week. Sign up here. Follow us on Twitter: @patrick_oshag | @JoinColossus Show Notes (00:03:14) - (First question) - The unique history of Bessemer and how the firm stays current (00:08:55) - The role of heritage and cooperative partnership in Bessemer's model (00:14:36) - How giving each partner autonomy and commissions can lead to better personal and company outcomes (00:17:18) - The extent of freedom a partner has in terms of the style of investments made (00:20:38) - Retro-analyzing the effectiveness of their investment roadmaps and core insights (00:25:10) - What conflict typically looks like in partners' conversations and how they resolve it (00:27:06) - How they enable their junior staff using apprenticeship and open dialogue (00:31:31) - Their different taste in investment targets  (00:35:11) - How they each evaluate companies based on their unique interests (00:42:32) - Their thoughts on valuations and how they have dealt with with run-ups in the tech market (00:45:46) - What they anticipate in the future of early-stage investing (00:49:43) - The significance of Centaur companies that have hit $100-million in revenue (00:52:38) - The success of Bessemer's writing and online content (00:55:13) - Where the vertical market software industry is in its life cycle (00:59:12) - How the next wave of innovation may revolutionize software or even depart from it (01:02:33) - Advice they give to companies looking to prepare for future shifts in tech and AI (01:04:46) - What excites them and what scares them within the development of LLMs (01:08:18) - Defensibility of an LLM-based company, given the high level of competition  (01:10:39) - How their firm deals with terminating partners if and when they aren't a good fit (01:14:53) - The kindest thing anyone has ever done for each of them

First up, J+M discuss Bob Iger joining Thrive Capital as a venture partner (2:09), then they break down the most interesting moments from the Twitter whistleblower hearings (24:48). After that, they discuss KKR tokenizing part of its new healthcare fund (57:43), before wrapping on the Launch House allegations. (1:06:22) (0:00) J+M tee up today's topics! (2:09) Legendary former Disney CEO Bob Iger joins Thrive Capital as venture partner (12:23) Revelo - Get 20% off the first 3 months by mentioning TWIST at https://revelo.io/twist (13:45) How Iger linked up with Josh Kushner, false perceptions of VCs (23:32) Dell For Startups - Apply for Dell for Startups and get an additional 10% off at http://dell.com/twist (24:48) J+M react to clips from Twitter whistleblower Peiter "Mudge" Zatko's congressional hearing today (33:13) Assure - To get 20% off your first Special Purpose Vehicle (SPV) visit https://Assure.co/twist (34:33) More clips from the hearing and reflections on Twitter's security issues (57:43) KKR tokenizes part of its new healthcare fund to allow QPs to invest more easily (1:06:22) Launch House allegations FOLLOW Jason: https://linktr.ee/calacanis FOLLOW Molly: https://twitter.com/mollywood Subscribe to our YouTube to watch all full episodes: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCkkhmBWfS7pILYIk0izkc3A?sub_confirmation=1

The most valuable crypto stories for Friday, Sept. 2, 2022."The Hash" team discusses today's top stories including the fate of two crypto developer brothers who boosted their once-mighty stablecoin exchange Saber using a web of secret identities. Plus, Coinbase users in the Eastern European country of Georgia were able to exploit a price bug that allowed them to cash out their holdings for 100 times the exchange rate.See also:Crypto Developer Brothers Leave VC Firm After CoinDesk ExposéCoinbase Mispricing Allows Users in Georgia to Cash Out for 100 Times Rate-I.D.E.A.S. 2022 by CoinDesk facilitates capital flow and market growth by connecting the digital economy with traditional finance through the presenter's mainstage, capital allocation meeting rooms and sponsor expo floor. Use code HASH20 for 20% off the General Pass. Register now: coindesk.com/ideas-This episode has been edited by Michele Musso. Our executive producer is Jared Schwartz. Our theme song is “Neon Beach.”See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.