Podcasts about Venture

Miles Dieffenbach is Managing Director of Investments at Carnegie Mellon University, where he helps oversee a $4 billion endowment with a focus on venture capital, private equity, and alternative investments. Under his leadership, CMU's private book has remained self-funding during some of the toughest years for liquidity.  Agenda for Today: 00:04 – "I Had Cancer at 26 – It Changed Everything" 07:00 – Inside the $4BN Carnegie Mellon Endowment: The Investment Blueprint 10:45 – Are LPs Getting Screwed in Venture? 13:30 – 90% of LPs Shouldn't Be in Venture – Here's Why 16:00 – Seed Funds Are a Trap (And No One Wants to Admit It) 20:00 – The $140BN Problem with Multi-Stage Funds 24:00 – "Index Is the Best in the Game – Here's Why They Win" 29:30 – "The Dirty Secret of LPs: Brand Over Performance" 34:30 – "When Founder-Friendly Goes Too Far" 38:00 – "The OpenAI Bubble – Will It All Go to Zero?" 44:00 – "Ping Pong Diligence & Wildest Fundraising Stories"  

Ivan Zhao joins Joubin Mirzadegan on Grit to break down how the company's minimalist design became a strategic edge in a world overwhelmed by bloated software. He shares why the AI agent still hasn't arrived, and how Notion's modular approach might be the closest thing to making it real.Guest: Ivan Zhao, co-founder and CEO of NotionMentioned in this episode: Fuzzy Khosrowshahi, Airbnb, Sequoia Capital, Linear, Figma, Apple, Things, Microsoft, BMW, Lumiere, The Beatles, The Rolling Stones, Eric Clapton, Rippling, Matt MacInnis, Inkling, Steve Jobs, Douglas Engelbart, Alan Kay, Bill Gates, OpenAI ChatGPT, Y Combinator, Andrej Karpathy, Toby Schachman, Simon Last, Spotify, SlackConnect with Ivan ZhaoXLinkedInConnect with JoubinXLinkedInEmail: grit@kleinerperkins.comLearn more about Kleiner Perkins

Venture into the shadowy realms of power and secrecy with Already Dead, where hosts Jose Galison (@towergangjose) and Austin Picard (@theatrethugawp) dissect the intricate web of conspiracy, covert operations, and the underlying political machinations that might just be pulling the strings of our society.What to Expect:Live Listener Interaction: Call in to share your theories, ask burning questions, or discuss personal experiences related to the topics at hand. In-Depth Explorations: Each episode focuses on a different conspiracy or hidden aspect of political history, offering a platform to question and analyze what's often left unsaid. Thought-Provoking Guests: We invite individuals with insider knowledge or those who've taken the red pill to discuss topics that range from the fringe to the forefront of conspiracy culture. Critical Analysis of Current Affairs: We don't just report on events; we interpret them through the lens of parapolitics, looking for patterns and hidden agendas.Join Us:Every Tuesday at 9:30 PM ET, dive into the depths of the unknown with us. Subscribe, participate in our live call-ins, and be part of a community that seeks to understand the world beyond the surface narrative.Disclaimer: This podcast thrives on speculation, hypothesis, and the examination of alternative theories. It's meant to provoke thought and encourage personal research. Not all discussed is proven fact, but rather a call to question, explore, and understand.Warning: For those not ready to challenge their worldview, tread carefully. Once you enter the world of Already Dead, you might find that the truth is often already dead to the uninitiated. Welcome aboard, where curiosity is your guide.Please consider supporting our work-DoeNut's Website: DoeNut Factory - Illuminati News - EntertainmentDoeNut's Rumble: DOENUT FACTORYDoeNut's X: DOENUT (@TheRealDoenut) / XAustin's Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/c/TheUnderclassPodcastAustin's Spreaker: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-underclass-podcast--6511540Austin's Rumble: https://rumble.com/user/TheUnderclassPodcastAustin's YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TheUnderclassPodcastBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-underclass-podcast--6511540/support.

Follow me @samirkaji for my thoughts on the venture market, with a focus on the continued evolution of the VC landscape.Welcome back to another episode of Venture Unlocked, the podcast that takes you behind the scenes of the business of venture capital.In this episode, I sit down with Jack Altman, Managing Partner at Alt Capital. We unpack Jack's journey from Lattice CEO to venture capitalist. We dive deep into the nuances of venture investing, exploring how operators transition into investors, the importance of founder relationships, and the critical elements of successful early-stage investing. Jack shares candid insights about evaluating talent, providing tough feedback, and navigating the current AI technology landscape. His most compelling advice centers on the importance of backing founders you truly believe in, regardless of market fluctuations. As we discuss everything from fund strategies to valuation challenges, the conversation reveals the complex art of venture capital – a world where relationships, intuition, and long-term vision matter more than short-term metrics.Thanks for listening to another episode of Venture Unlocked. We hope you enjoyed our conversation with Jack. If you'd like to get Venture Unlocked content straight to your inbox, go to ventureunlocked.substack.com and sign up, or go to Apple Podcasts or Spotify and subscribe. Thanks again for listeningAbout Jack:Jack Altman is the founder and Managing Partner of Alt Capital, a $150 million early-stage venture fund he launched in February 2024 that has invested in Antares, David AI, Legora, and Owner, among others. Jack is also an investor in companies like Figma, Rippling, Writer, and Vanta. Prior to his career in investing, Jack co‑founded and led Lattice, an HR and people-performance platform that grew to serve thousands of global companies and reached a $3 billion valuation before he transitioned into his role as Executive Chairman. With a background that includes roles in corporate finance and business development, Jack honed his startup expertise at Teespring and Hydrazine Capital before building Lattice from the ground up. Now at Alt Capital, Jack combines his founder-to-investor experience to back innovators in B2B software and hard tech. He's launched initiatives like the Generate accelerator, offering expert mentorship and resources to AI-driven startups—underscoring his commitment to pragmatic, conviction-led investing.Alt Capital is an early-stage venture firm focused on backing exceptional founders across industries, predominantly B2B software and hard tech. With a $150 million debut fund launched in 2024, Alt Capital takes a founder-first, conviction-driven approach to investing—leveraging Founder Jack Altman's experience scaling Lattice into a $3B company to support startups through their earliest and most pivotal stages. Alt Capital prioritizes long-term partnership, practical guidance, and high-conviction bets over volume-based investing. In a short time, Alt Capital has already positioned itself as a go-to firm for ambitious founders building the next wave of category-defining companies.In this episode, we discuss:* Jack's Transition: Operator to Investor (1:47)* Early Surprises in Running a Venture Firm (4:05)* Types of Venture Capitalists and Motivations (6:37)* Brutal Honesty vs. Founder Friendliness (9:51)* Earning the Right to Give Advice (13:19)* What Makes a Good Venture Capitalist (18:22)* Evaluating Founders: Motivations and Outlier Traits (21:20)* Measuring Success in Venture: Feedback Loops and KPIs (26:53)* Big vs. Small Venture Firms: Different Models (29:47)* Venture as Different Financial Products (32:35)* AI, Market Size, and Valuation Inflation (34:13)* Underwriting and Fund Size Strategy (37:45)* Biggest Lesson Learned in Venture (43:19)* Final Thoughts and Takeaways (44:55)I'd love to know what you took away from this conversation with Jack. 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 X. 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

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

Neste episódio do Canary Cast, Izabel Gallera, sócia do Canary, conversa com Felipe Abramovay, cofundador e CEO da Pilar, empresa que está construindo uma nova infraestrutura para o mercado imobiliário brasileiro com os corretores no centro da estratégia. A Pilar nasceu com uma tese diferente: em vez de competir com os corretores por demanda, decidiu colocá-los no centro da estratégia, oferecendo tecnologia, curadoria e suporte para que eles operem de forma mais eficiente e colaborativa. No episódio, Felipe compartilha sua trajetória de analista de investimentos no Canary até a decisão de fundar sua própria empresa, os aprendizados na transição de investidor para empreendedor e os desafios de escalar um modelo complexo que combina tecnologia, operação e comunidade em um setor tradicional como o imobiliário. Durante a conversa, Bel e Felipe exploram: O papel da confiança, curadoria e cultura para ativar e expandir rede de corretores de alto padrão em São Paulo; O lançamento do Pilar Homes, marketplace B2C da empresa, e os novos desafios desse modelo; A expansão geográfica para outras cidades e os aprendizados ao replicar a operação; Os principais erros e acertos da jornada empreendedora e a importância de construir um modelo próprio de gestão; A visão de futuro para o setor imobiliário, mais distribuído, mais tecnológico e centrado nos profissionais. Ouça agora e descubra como Felipe e todo o time da Pilar estão transformando o mercado imobiliário a partir de uma tese que valoriza o corretor como peça-chave para um ecossistema mais eficiente, tecnológico e que gera valor para todos os atores da cadeia. Convidado:Felipe Abramovay é cofundador e CEO da Pilar, uma startup que está redesenhando o setor imobiliário brasileiro com foco em corretores autônomos, tecnologia e comunidade. Antes de empreender, foi analista de investimentos no Canary. É formado em Administração pela FGV e em Direito pela PUC-SP. Apresentação:Izabel Gallera é sócia do Canary, fundo de venture capital early-stage que investe nos principais empreendedores de tecnologia da América Latina. Desde 2017 no time, Bel acompanha de perto founders desde os primeiros passos da construção de suas empresas até o momento de alta escala. Destaques do episódio:00:01:00 – Introdução e trajetória profissional antes da Pilar00:06:20 – Da ideação à formação da tese: o começo da Pilar00:11:50 – Construção da rede de corretores e evolução do produto com o Pilar Homes00:17:30 – Conquistando a confiança e a demanda dos corretores e os desafios novos na construção do Marketplace B2C00:18:30 – Os corretores como peça central para o modelo de negócio e o desenvolvimento de uma cultura centrada nessa comunidade00:20:00 – Por que a Pilar optou por iniciar as operações no segmento de imóveis de alto padrão00:21:45 – Desafios da expansão do tíquete médio00:22:50 – Sobre tamanho de mercado e diferentes avenidas de expansão. 00:23:50 – Aprendizados da expansão geográfica em Curitiba00:27:10 – Outras possibilidades para Pilar seguir escalando00:29:20 – O mercado competitivo que a Pilar está inserida00:32:00 – Visão de futuro: expansão, novos produtos e impacto no ecossistema00:34:00 – Métricas e a tração da Pilar até aqui00:36:10 – Os maiores erros e acertos da jornada empreendedora00:39:30 – Recomendações de conteúdo e conselhos para quem quer empreenderConteúdos indicados no episódio:Livros "The Secrets of Sand Hill Road" de Scott Kupor Livro essencial para entender como funciona o venture capital no Vale do Silício. Foi o primeiro livro que ele leu ao entrar no Canary e o ajudou a entender o que é uma empresa “venture-backable”. "A República Tecnológica" de Alex Karp (CEO da Palantir) Livro provocativo que aborda o propósito de empreender, o papel da tecnologia na sociedade e reflexões filosóficas sobre o papel das empresas na geopolítica e inovação. Felipe destaca que não é um livro “receita de bolo”, mas sim provocador e valioso. Podcasts Acquired com Ben Gilbert and David Rosenthal Podcast sobre a história de grandes empresas, modelos de negócios e decisões estratégicas. Invest Like the Best com Patrick O’Shaughnessy Episódios com investidores e empreendedores que exploram temas como estratégia, construção de produto e capital allocation. 20VC (The Twenty Minute VC) com Harry Stebbings Podcast clássico no mundo de venture capital, trazendo conversas rápidas com fundadores, investidores e operadores. Newsletters / Outros Term Sheet – da Fortune Newsletter que compila rodadas de investimento e negócios no ecossistema global. Felipe menciona que assina há anos e gosta de acompanhar para ver o que está acontecendo no mundo. Glossário de termos em inglês citados no episódio: Marketplace – Plataforma digital que conecta diferentes agentes (como corretores e compradores) para facilitar transações comerciais. B2B (Business to Business) – Modelo de negócio em que uma empresa vende produtos ou serviços para outra empresa. No contexto da Pilar, refere-se ao marketplace operado entre corretores. B2C (Business to Consumer) – Modelo de negócio em que uma empresa vende diretamente para o consumidor final. Pilar Homes é o braço B2C da Pilar. Supply – Oferta ou fornecimento. No episódio, refere-se aos imóveis ou corretores disponíveis na plataforma. Demand – Demanda. Refere-se à busca de compradores por imóveis na plataforma. Go-to-market – Estratégia de entrada ou expansão de produto em um mercado, incluindo definição de canais, público-alvo e comunicação. MVP (Minimum Viable Product) – Produto mínimo viável. Versão inicial de um produto com funcionalidades básicas para validar sua proposta com usuários reais. Pipeline – Fluxo ou funil de oportunidades. No episódio, usado no contexto de análise de investimentos no Canary. Track record – Histórico de desempenho. No caso da Pilar, usado para avaliar a reputação e experiência dos corretores que entram na rede. Bypass – Prática de desintermediação, quando um corretor tenta fechar uma transação diretamente, burlando a rede. Asset-light – Modelo de negócios com baixa dependência de ativos físicos. Break-even – Ponto de equilíbrio financeiro de uma operação. Benchmark – Referência de mercado ou padrão de comparação. Search fund – Veículo de investimento criado por empreendedores para buscar, adquirir e operar uma empresa já existente. Cold reach (Cold InMail) – Abordagem fria a contatos no LinkedIn ou e-mail, sem relação prévia. Founder – Fundador de uma startup ou empresa. Funding – Captação de investimento. Venture-backable – Termo usado para descrever empresas com perfil atrativo para receber investimentos de venture capital. Playbook – Conjunto de boas práticas, estratégias e processos operacionais documentados. Roadmap – Plano de execução e evolução do produto ou da empresa ao longo do tempo. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Vinit Bhansali, Founder and General Partner at Takshil Venture Partners, discusses how his firm is investing in India.

The Inspired Unemployed boys have flipped the script on success — and what’s possible by 30. In this episode, I sit down with Jack Steele and Matt Ford to unpack the chaos behind their comedy skits, their new lifestyle in the spotlight, and some hilarious travel stories. We also get into how they built Better Beer from the ground up — and what they’re planning with their latest venture, Arrival Travel Co. Check out ARRIVAL's website here: https://arrival.com.au/ Follow Mark Bouris on Instagram, LinkedIn, Twitter & YouTube. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Scott Stirrett joins Something For Everybody this week. Scott is the Founder of Venture for Canada—where he raised $80M to empower 10,000+ young professionals to launch their careers and the author of The Uncertainty Advantage—a practical, engaging book to help you build resilience, adaptability, and direction in a rapidly changing world. In this conversation, Scott shares his journey through entrepreneurship, mental health challenges, and the impact of COVID-19 on his life. He discusses his diagnosis of OCD, the importance of embracing uncertainty, and the tools he developed to manage his emotions. Scott emphasizes the significance of grit, adaptability, and self-compassion for young professionals navigating today's complex world. He also shares insights from his new book, 'The Uncertainty Advantage', aimed at helping others thrive in uncertain times. - Timestamps:  00:00 The Journey of Entrepreneurship and Logistics 02:53 Navigating Personal Challenges During COVID 06:01 Understanding OCD and Its Impact 08:57 The Role of Exposure Therapy in Recovery 11:53 Balancing Obsession and Productivity 14:54 The Freedom of Diagnosis and Self-Awareness 18:10 Embracing Fear and Building Courage 21:01 The Importance of Tools in Mental Health Management 28:38 The Journey of Self-Discovery and Accountability 31:43 The Genesis of 'The Uncertainty Advantage' 34:33 Understanding Our Fear of Uncertainty 39:34 Practical Tools for Emotional Regulation 46:12 Advice for Young Professionals Facing Uncertainty - See discounts for all the products I use and recommend: https://everybodyspod.com/deals/ - Shop For Everybody  Use code SFE10 for 10% OFF

The Best Things to Do in -1. St. Louis, MO:St. Louis is often called the “Gateway to the West,” but it's also a gateway to a memorable, well-rounded travel experience. From world-class art and live entertainment to major league baseball and local culinary treasures, this Midwestern gem packs a punch. Whether you're here for a weekend or a longer stay, here are some of the top things to do in St. Louis that highlight the city's diverse appeal.

Spurred by a recent article from Venture in Security, this episode delves deep into the practical application of security into an organization's SDLC. Covering a range of issues from gaps in contextual understanding to disingenuous vendor claims, Seth and Ken share their experiences dealing with small and large organizations with varying levels of maturity. Some degree of nihilism is warranted, but recent developments using generative AI is cause for optimism in the space.

SummaryIn this episode, Loye and Fola discuss a recent allegation by a police commissioner in South Africa that top ANC officials are involved in a criminal syndicate; the state of democracy across the continent; and Nigeria's macroeconomic successes that fail to trickle down to the everyday citizen.Time stamps1:48 Mkhwanazi takes on the ANC12:48 Democratic backsliding on the continent21:24 Tinubu's economic reforms35:45 What in the worldhttps://www.instagram.com/thebrief.xyz/

Mizuho Financial Group Inc. said Tuesday that it will acquire Upsider Holdings Inc., a Tokyo-based financial venture that uses artificial intelligence to provide credit cards and accounting efficiency services for corporate clients.

How did Tripadvisor become every traveler's starting point?Steve Kaufer joins Joubin Mirzadegan on Grit to break down how Tripadvisor became the internet's trusted travel companion, built on over a billion reviews and decades of trust. He also shares why early personalization fell short and how AI is finally doing what travel agents once did by understanding the traveler, but faster, smarter, and at scale.Guest: Steve Kaufer, co-founder of TripAdvisorChapters:(00:00) Trailer(00:45) Introduction(01:32) Early days of Tripadvisor(08:14) Catching the startup bug(18:42) Luck and timing(26:54) $200M: a combo of money and risk(37:37) I love creating stuff(40:45) Hardest part of being a public CEO(46:21) Never let a good crisis go to waste(51:54) An average traveler(55:49) Social proof vs artificial intelligence(1:02:59) Back in the saddle(1:09:54) Not for the faint of heart(1:12:16) What “grit” means to Steve(1:12:31) OutroMentioned in this episode: Google, Expedia Group, Barry Diller, Interactive Corporation (IAC), Uber, Dara Khosrowshahi, OpenAI ChatGPT, IMDb, CJ Affiliate (Commission Junction), Amazon, Google Chrome, Give Freely, Honey, Rakuten, Macy's, American Cancer Society, Google GeminiLinks:Connect with SteveXLinkedInConnect with JoubinXLinkedInEmail: grit@kleinerperkins.comLearn more about Kleiner Perkins

S4:E181 David brings the weekly update on venture and then Paul follows with an interview with Rob Rodrigues, CEO of MP Cloud, a software startup focused on Revenue Cycle Management for EMS providers. The EMS industry is being acutely compressed by the Medicaid Cuts but MP Cloud expects to gain market share by offering better tools to improve cash flow, streamline operations, and reduce errors in providers' everyday work. (interview recorded 6.13.25)Follow David and Paul: https://x.com/DGRollingSouth https://x.com/PalmettoAngel Connect On LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/davidgrisell/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/paulclarkprivateequity/ We invite your feedback and suggestions at www.ventureinthesouth.com or email david@ventureinthesouth.com. Learn more about RollingSouth at rollingsouth.vc or email david@rollingsouth.vc.

This episode is a deep and heartfelt conversation with Mmadipilo Letlape, a dynamic livestock farmer and founder of Nature Nation Camp. Through her personal story, Mmadipilo unpacks the realities of being a woman in agriculture, especially when navigating male-dominated spaces and family dynamics.Hear how she carved her way into farming. She opens up about her early mistakes, financial challenges, and the tough lessons learned, including the devastating loss of a prized bull. She also shares how her passion for farming and event planning merged into an innovative agritourism venture that now brings farmers together from across Africa.

The Lower Chesapeake Bay Fishing Report is your best resource for the Virginia Beach Fishing Report, Ocean View Fishing Report, Norfolk Fishing Report, Lynnhaven Inlet Fishing Report, and everywhere in between.For the anglers looking for an Eastern Shore Fishing Report, Hampton fishing report, Buckroe Beach Fishing Report, or York River fishing report, look no further. Every week we bring you a report for those anglers interested in a Cape Charles fishing report and a Chesapeake Bay Bridge Tunnel fishing report and for every location in the Lower Chesapeake Bay. For our guys looking for the Virginia fishing report, we've got you covered.There is a great cause right here in our backyard, to help families fighting pediatric cancer, that gives people hope through fishing! We are excited about the 6th annual VB Mackerel Tournament that Captain Mike Robey and his team at Hooked on Hope VB are putting on August 9th. Captain Mike joins us on his Birthday, July 24th, after an epic day fishing for giant reds and cobia aboard Heads~N~Tails charters by Captn'Eric Meyers to share his passion for this cause, the details of the awesome event, the prizes, the bragging rights, and more! Get involved now, go tot he website to register or call (757) 392-4943Next, we have the honor of hosting Captain Christian Mauldwin, with Bloodline Fishing Charters out of Pensacola Beach Florida. Christian has been fishing since the age of 2, raised by professional fishing guide, Captain Matt Mauldwin, of the Fathom Offshore team fishing boat, ‘Clickthrough'. Christian shares about how experiences as a young angler inspired what is now a life long passion, chasing tasty saltwater fish out in the deep, dropping baits with electric reels, fast trolling and more. He shares about his incredible 82 wahoo on one of his first trips on the Bloodline, a 39' Venture with triple Yammi's on the back, as well as what it was like fishing for Cobia up here in the Chesapeake bay over the past several days, grinding it out for hours and finally getting rewarded and being able to ring the infamous ‘Ling Alarm'. He also shares the lighter side of what it's like fishing with Captain Matt, who's also known to be a bit of a prankster from time to time! If you're planning a vacation in or near Pensacola Beach, give Captain Christain a call or go to the website, he'll get you down and tight. 850-565-0804   www.greatdaysoutdoors.com/lcbfr to be added to our email list and we'll send you the new show each week! All Lower Chesapeake Bay Fishing Report Email Subscribers receive a PROMO CODE for a FREE AFTCO Camo Sunglasses Cleaner Cloth with the purchase of any products!Sponsors:Long Bay Pointe Bait and Tackle Convert SolarShoreline PlasticsSam Rust Seafood Great Days OutdoorsKillerDockHilton's Realtime-NavigatorAFTCOAirmedcare Salts Gone TOHATSU North America Survival At Sea Fish Bites Sea Tow

Replay de l'épisode où je me suis entretenue avec Elisabeth Moreno.Dans cet épisode, j'ai l'honneur d'accueillir une invitée très, vraiment très inspirante. Nous parlons de sa trajectoire d'entrepreneure, dirigeante et de femme politique engagée.Dans cet échange, nous explorons le parcours fascinant d'Élisabeth et son engagement indéfectible pour la diversité dans le VC, en particulier à travers l'initiative Sista. Nous discutons également de son rôle chez Ring Capital, en tant que Chairwoman de Ring Africa et du potentiel immense et sous-estimé de l'Afrique de l'Ouest. Élisabeth nous partage ses perspectives sur les besoins de financement et d'accompagnement des start-ups dans cette région ultra prometteuse.Préparez-vous à une conversation avec une femme qui œuvre sans relâche pour faire bouger les lignes dans le monde des affaires et au-delà.Produit par Gokyo Sàrl-S, distribué par Audiomeans. Visitez la Politique de Confidentialité de Finscale et Audiomeans pour plus d'informations.

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Two Random hikers, a secluded spot, a field manual.By HectorBidon. Listen to the Podcast at Steamy Stories. One of the big lessons I learned the summer I graduated from high school was that if something is worth doing, it's worth doing even if it was your mother's idea. The Park Department was putting on a series of new events for young adults, and my mother kept bugging me to go to one of them. "It will get you out of the house," she'd say. "You love the outdoors. It will give you a chance to meet people." By people she meant girls. Here I was, eighteen, and I still didn't have a girlfriend. She was afraid I'd be a bachelor all my life.I think she was trying to correct her mistakes from the past 5 years. Until the past few months, she tried to keep me from anything that might conflict with her frigid attitudes on dating and sex. Now she was often suggesting that I ask out some girl who met her qualifications. What teenage guy wants to let their mom be their matchmaker!”My dad left my mom when I was 13, and married a woman in another state. Mom never dated any men since then.  So mom tried to find good male role models for me. Scouting was okay, because my buddies were there. But other than the scouting idea, I resented her socialization initiatives. Dad rarely visited, once his new wife had a baby; nor did he arrange for me to come visit him.  But he paid for my prep school, and I got a car for my graduation/18th birthday present.The fact is, I was dying to get out of the house. I did love the outdoors. I desperately wanted to meet girls. The only reason I was dragging my feet was because it was her idea. It began to dawn on me that this was not a very grown-up reason.So I took a look at the schedule. One of the events was going to be an orienteering hike in Twisty Creek Park. It was a new county park and nature preserve & endowment that some rich widow gave to the county, upon her death. The terms required the county to provide educational experiences for reintroducing young people to nature, through hikes and other activities. The hikers would be divided up into teams, and each team would have to find their way around an eight-mile course using a map and a compass. It sounded like it might be fun. So I signed up online. They sent me a topographic map of the park and a list of directions that we'd have to follow to get around the course.On the morning of the hike, I got to the park a few minutes late. There were half a dozen cars in the parking lot, but I didn't see any people. I got out to take a look around. Another car door opened, and a girl got out. She was wearing khaki shorts, a light blue polo shirt, and a brimmed hat."Are you here for the orienteering hike?" she asked."Yeah," I replied. "Have they left already?""I don't think so.” She guessed. “I've been here for ten minutes, and you're the only other person I've seen." She had a pretty face with freckles and light brown hair. She looked both shapely and athletic. Her hair was flowing halfway to her waist."Do you think it got cancelled?""Usually they let you know." She said. “The weather is fine. Maybe someone had a personal health issue?”"So what should we do?" I sought her advice."Keep waiting, I guess. See if anyone else shows up."She got her backpack from her car, and we waited in the shade of some oak trees. We looked at our maps and oriented ourselves with respect to a few of the taller hills that could be seen from the parking lot. I was usually pretty shy around girls, but since we were both interested in figuring out the map, I was able to hold my own. I hadn't done this kind of nature stuff since my scouting troop disbanded, two years ago, when the leaders either moved or had health complications.Eventually, fifteen minutes had gone by, and no one else had arrived."Well, I guess we're it," she said. "What do you think? Shall we just go ahead and try to take the hike ourselves?"It was an exciting prospect. She was friendly and very pretty; and we seemed to be getting along well. "I guess that's what we're here for."So, with both our compasses out; we headed out down the trail. It was a fire access road, actually, wide enough for the two of us to walk along side by side. She introduced herself as Heidi. She was outgoing and friendly and easy to talk to. She'd just graduated from the public high school. I'd just graduated from the Catholic boys prep school. We were both going to the State University, the next year."I thought everybody from St Francis went to some big name college," she said."Some do, but not everybody can afford it," I explained."Wasn't it weird going to a high school with only boys?" Heidi asked, in a platonic tone."You get used to it, I guess.""But you had girls in your grade school, didn't you? I don't see why they separate you in high school. I mean, the real world has boys and girls both. Shouldn't high school be the same way?""I guess they figure we'll catch up eventually. They probably want to save our eternal souls from sexual temptations." I said, the mocking tone of a fundamentalist preacher."But you guys did do things with Carlmont, didn't you?" That was the nearest Catholic girls high school. "Dances and things?""They had dances and things. I didn't usually go.""How come?""Too shy, I guess.""Oh come on. You don't seem that shy. Did you go to the prom?""Nah." I was surprised at how personal her questions became; and to be truthful, the thought of going to the prom had never even crossed my mind. But now I felt embarrassed that I hadn't at least considered it."Because you were shy?""I didn't really have anyone to ask.""Couldn't you have asked one of the girls you went to grade school with?""I guess I haven't kept in very good touch with them. In Junior high I was terrified of girls. I certainly didn't have any girls in my 13 year old social circle, let alone a female whose friendship had any lasting connection.”"Well? See? II you want to have someone to ask to the prom, it's going to take a little effort on your part."“Yeah, I got it.” I was starting to feel a little uncomfortable being in the spotlight."What about you?" I asked. "Did you go to the prom?"Her reply surprised me. "Not really.""Not really, or No?""Nobody asked me.""Really? I mean, seriously. You're so pretty. You're so nice.""Yeah, well, a lot of shy guys at my school too, I guess. I was a bit of a tom-boy, in my youth.  I have 3 older brothers, and no sisters.”The first few legs of the orienteering route were pretty easy to figure out. They had us going along a ridge with nice views of the creek and the hills beyond. It was a pleasant day with big fluffy clouds in the sky. We didn't see another soul on the trail.Then one leg took us down into a big open meadow. It started off along an unofficial path that wasn't too hard to follow. But when we got down to the meadow the trail became sketchier and sketchier. Finally it disappeared altogether, and we had to bushwhack through tall grass in the general direction of the creek. The ground was swampy in places, and swarming with mosquitos."I wish I'd worn long pants," Heidi grumbled. Eventually we came to firmer ground, and we struck the creek right at a stand of shady sycamores. It was a pretty site with a rough little beach of pebbles and coarse sand.According to the directions, there should have been a bridge there, but there wasn't. We studied the map, and Heidi finally figured it out. We weren't where we thought we were."Here's the bridge," she said, pointing at the map. "If we were there, then Grizzly Peak would be west of this hill. But it's east. So we must be over here somewhere.""Right," I said. "And look, the creek takes a big turn here. So maybe this is where we are." I indicated a point on the map only about two-thirds of the way toward the bridge. We decided that we must have taken the wrong side trail down into the meadow. It hadn't been a real trail at all, just an animal track. That's why it had petered out in the tall grass."So what do we do now?" Heidi asked.One option would be to retrace our steps through the meadow, but neither of us much wanted to go back that way again. Or we could try to follow along the creek itself, but we had no idea how rough the terrain might be.The third option would be to cross the creek where we were and then cut across country to intersect the trail again about a half a mile ahead. That way didn't look to be as overgrown as the meadow had been, and in fact it looked like it might be our best bet. The problem was the creek. It was pretty wide here, and no telling how deep. We decided to reconnoiter a bit to see if we could find an easier place to cross.Heidi bent down to tighten her shoelace and let out a little shriek."A tick!" she cried. It was in the cuff of her sock. She brushed it off and stomped it with a vengeance. Our instructions had warned about the possibility of ticks. The ones in our area weren't thought to carry Lyme disease, but they could carry other diseases, and they were just all-around nasty creatures, burrowing into your skin and sucking your blood.Heidi sat down on the trunk of a fallen tree. She took off her shoes and socks and found one more tick. I stepped out of my own shoes and found one of the little buggers myself. "We must have picked them up in the meadow," I said.Heidi was checking the legs of her shorts. She spotted another one, right on her inner thigh. "God," she said, "I've got one on my leg, too."I was wearing long pants. "They can't get inside your clothes, can they?"Heidi was standing up again. "They can get anywhere! We probably need to check ourselves, all over." She sounded very serious. She began to unbutton her shorts, but she didn't want to pull them down in front of me. So she turned her back, and then looked over her shoulder to make sure I turned my back too.Was she really going to take off her shorts right out there in the open? Well, it was the only way to know for sure. The spot where we were was pretty secluded. We'd turned our backs to give each other as much privacy as possible.I started to wonder if I shouldn't check myself as well. I took off my tee shirt and felt around my chest and armpits. Could they really have gotten inside my pants? I unbuckled them and tried to look down inside. It felt kind of silly undressing in the out of doors, but I carefully stepped out of one leg and then the other. I took a quick glance around to make sure Heidi wasn't looking.She still had her back to me. She'd taken off her shorts, and everything else! I could see her bare, split bottom. She was completely nude! That must have been what she meant by checking herself all over.I was shocked that she'd taken her clothes off, and I was just as shocked that she'd thought it necessary to check herself all the way down to the skin. I turned quickly back away from her. I looked down inside the waistband of my underpants. It was a rat's nest of pubic hair down there. Could there be ticks? The only way to know for sure would be to take a closer look.Keeping my back to Heidi, I slid my underpants down. And right there on the underside of my penis, right where it emerged from my balls, was the horrid little black watermelon seed of a tick. It had already started to latch on. My heart skipped a beat.Heidi must have heard me gasp. "Don't try to pull it out!" she ordered. She was looking right at me. "You might break it, and then we won't be able to get the head out. Hold on. I've got some tweezers in my first-aid kit."She crouched to open her backpack, split bottom and all. Then she stood back up with the tweezers. She had breasts real breasts and, down where her bikini bottom should have been, a fuzzy little patch of hair. I'd never seen a girl naked before. I'd never seen the way her breasts swell so naturally from her chest, the way they sway as she hastens toward you, the way they're capped so frankly by their pink little buds. Her boobs were each very wide and came together in a cleaved valley. They started high and sloped low, but without sagging at all. Every move she made had a resulting jiggle."Sit there," she commanded, indicating the tree trunk. Her face was full of concern, her voice charged with the authority of someone who has recently read the field manual. She knelt down in front of me. No girl had ever seen my penis before. But now I had no choice but to show it to her. I lifted it up and let her see even the underside.She assessed the situation. "Keep the skin stretched tight," she told me. So I held my dick up with one hand and used the other to pull down the saggy skin of my balls. She held the tweezers parallel to the skin, right down touching it, to grab the tick as close in as she could get. She pulled slowly, tenting the skin at first and then plucking the tick right out. She inspected it closely. "I think we got it all," she said with freckled concentration, holding it up for me to see. She squashed it between the jaws of the tweezers, then dropped it on the ground and smeared it with a rock.She looked back up at me, still crouched between my legs, deliberately ignoring the fact that we were both naked. "I should probably check to see if there are any others," she said, speaking still with the authority of the field manual. I could see that she was probably right. She could check me much more thoroughly than I could check myself. I let go of my dick and spread my legs farther apart.She bent in close. She started with my pubic hair, using both her hands to curry through it. Just a minute ago we'd been hiking down the trail, chatting about high school, and now we were naked and she was fiddling around with my crotch. All I could see from my vantage were her brown tresses and her broad, bare back. But I could feel her careful probing. No one had ever touched me where she was touching me. I could feel myself starting to stiffen. There was nothing I could do to stop it. She finally had to move her head back to dodge being slapped in the cheek. I was too embarrassed to even apologize.She kept working as if protruding dicks were nothing out of the ordinary for her. She had me spread my legs even wider so she could check where my balls tucked up against my thighs. She was still using her fingers to curry the hair, but very timidly, trying hard to avoid touching my scrotum. I don't think I've ever been so embarrassed. Or so erect.She scrunched way down, trying to see the underside of my balls. "Um, " she said.It wasn't really possible for me to lean much farther back. "What if I turn around?" I suggested.

In this episode, Sasha Orloff talks with Ali Hussain, CEO of Tabs, discuss how the company is using AI to modernize revenue and collections management, reduce DSO, and boost efficiency for finance teams. They discuss Ali's journey from PhD dropout to fintech founder, Tabs' $25M raise, and how the platform is reshaping B2B finance operations. -- SPONSORS: Notion Boost your startup with Notion—the ultimate connected workspace trusted by thousands worldwide! From engineering specs to onboarding and fundraising, Notion keeps your team organized and efficient. For a limited time, get 6 months of Notion AI FREE to supercharge your workflow. Claim your offer now at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://notion.com/startups/puzzle⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Puzzle

Celine helps us explore the adult industry's role as an early adopter of emerging tech - from AI companions to no-code app tools, and how it co-exists in family and societal fabric, in a healthy, normalized way.  Adult entertainment platforms provide creators a way to control the narrative, safely, while telling the stories they want to tell, when they want to tell them. We break down the truth behind OnlyFans, the psychology of intimacy at scale, and how platforms shape power. This one's bold, human, and wildly insightful.00:00 Note to our Whiskey Hue Family 05:00 Intro10:00 Celine Shore: Journalist + Adult Content Creator11:45 Exploring Sexuality Through the Written Word16:00 OnlyFans: Let's Explore21:20 Sophie Rain vs. Bonnie Blue30:50 Bella Thorne32:35 OnlyFans Bots34:10 AI Companions 36:30 Defensive Moat 40:35 Societal Implications 47:10 Religious: War 49:20 TheNakedReport.AI58:00 Burner Account Endorsement (!!)60:30 Tech Enhanced Adult Toys1:05:00 How the Youth Experience The World1:09:45 Promoting Adult Content via mainstream Social Media1:13:01 This is a Service, not a Relationship1:15:40 Tattoos Telling Celine's StoryThis episode is part of the ‘Prof P' series on the Whiskey Hue Stream. Recorded in part for my Fordham Gabelli students.Please Rate, Review, Subscribe and Share with a Friend! Means a lot to us - thank YOU!For more info on: 1. Venture, Tech, Sports and Investing, visit: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠AtulPrashar | LinkedIn⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠2. Learn Venture Capital Investing for less than a dinner in NYC: “VC: IdeationThrough Execution”: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://tinyurl.com/APsVCCourse⁠

“Venture investors, foreign capital has been pouring in Israel for almost 13 years. They've always seen Israel as a constant source of incredible innovation; but they also understand that the environment is a very unfriendly one. They understand that if you are not going to be with Israel when times are tough, you are not going to have access when times are good.” – David Citron venture capitalist and reserve combat medic

https://www.scottstirrett.com/about My mission is to help people reach their full potential. As the Founder and CEO of Venture for Canada (VFC), I've spent the past decade building a national movement that equips early-career professionals with the skills, networks, and mindset needed to thrive in an uncertain economy. Since launching VFC in 2013, I've supported over 10,000 young people in launching their careers and raised more than $80 million to expand entrepreneurial opportunities across Canada. Our impact has been made possible through collaborations with Employment and Social Development Canada, RBC Foundation, TD Bank, Scotiabank, and leading Canadian foundations. I'm also the author of The Uncertainty Advantage, a practical guide for young professionals navigating today's unpredictable global economy. The book is endorsed by leaders including Andrew Yang, Stephen Poloz, Amanda Lang, Eric Ries, Sukhinder Singh Cassidy, and Michele Romanow. It draws on my experience scaling VFC and emphasizes the importance of adaptability, entrepreneurial thinking, and lifelong learning in the future of work.​ Before founding VFC, I worked at Goldman Sachs in New York City. I'm a graduate of Georgetown University's Walsh School of Foreign Service and have been fortunate to be recognized as a TELUS LGBTQ Innovator of the Year, a Young Impact Leader by Future of Good, a Globe and Mail Changemaker, an Action Canada Fellow, and an Ashoka Fellow. I grew up in Dartmouth, Nova Scotia—a place that continues to shape how I think about community and opportunity.​ My commentary has appeared in outlets such as The Washington Post, Forbes, The Globe and Mail, CBC News Network, and BNN Bloomberg. I currently serve as Co-Chair of the Board of Directors of the Canadian Centre for Housing Rights and sit on the Board of the Speech and Debate Canada Foundation. The Uncertainty Advantage AI is upending industries, career paths are unpredictable, and instability is the only certainty. The old playbook is obsolete. The good news? Uncertainty isn't a problem — it's your greatest advantage.​ In The Uncertainty Advantage, Scott Stirrett challenges the myths that hold young professionals back. Packed with practical tools, research-backed insights, and hard-won wisdom, The Uncertainty Advantage is your roadmap to not just surviving change but using it to build a career and life on your own terms. In this book you will learn how to:​ Make confident career decisions even when you don't have a clear roadmap. Build future-proof, adaptable skills that help you thrive in a constantly changing job market. Manage anxiety and overwhelm with tools like self-compassion, reflection, and mindfulness. Take meaningful risks without burning out — and grow stronger through uncertainty.

“Food is Medicine” is extremely popular right now, and a few facts suggest it might be more than just a trend. The U.S. alone spends something like $1.5 trillion annually on diet-related diseases, and key issues like diabetes, hypertension, heart disease, and other diseases are on the rise around the world. There are costly interventions available to manage many of these problems, but an increasing body of research suggests that some of the least invasive (and most affordable) interventions don't come in a pill or vial, but in a grocery basket. Agrifood tech is definitely not sitting on the sidelines. We're seeing a new wave of startups emerging in this space, building on the lessons of food businesses of the past. To explore this trend, we spoke with one such founder– Brad McNamara, CEO and Founder at Morrissey Market, a “food is medicine” distribution startup. Brad was formerly at Freight Farms, a vertical farming company that strove to sell, not the produce, but the farm itself, in the form of a tech-enabled shipping container-sized farm.For more information and resources, visit our website. The information in this post is not investment advice or a recommendation to invest. It is general information only and does not take into account your investment objectives, financial situation or needs. Before making an investment decision you should seek financial advice from a professional financial adviser. Whilst we believe the information is correct, we provide no warranty of accuracy, reliability or completeness.

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

Venture into the shadowy realms of power and secrecy with Already Dead, where hosts Jose Galison (@towergangjose) and Austin Picard (@theatrethugawp) dissect the intricate web of conspiracy, covert operations, and the underlying political machinations that might just be pulling the strings of our society.What to Expect:Live Listener Interaction: Call in to share your theories, ask burning questions, or discuss personal experiences related to the topics at hand.In-Depth Explorations: Each episode focuses on a different conspiracy or hidden aspect of political history, offering a platform to question and analyze what's often left unsaid.Thought-Provoking Guests: We invite individuals with insider knowledge or those who've taken the red pill to discuss topics that range from the fringe to the forefront of conspiracy culture.Critical Analysis of Current Affairs: We don't just report on events; we interpret them through the lens of parapolitics, looking for patterns and hidden agendas.Join Us: Every Tuesday at 9:30 PM ET, dive into the depths of the unknown with us. Subscribe, participate in our live call-ins, and be part of a community that seeks to understand the world beyond the surface narrative.Disclaimer: This podcast thrives on speculation, hypothesis, and the examination of alternative theories. It's meant to provoke thought and encourage personal research. Not all discussed is proven fact, but rather a call to question, explore, and understand. Warning: For those not ready to challenge their worldview, tread carefully. Once you enter the world of Already Dead, you might find that the truth is often already dead to the uninitiated. Welcome aboard, where curiosity is your guide.Check out nadeaushaveco.com today & use code Jose for 10% off your entire order!!!Please consider supporting my work- Patreon- https://www.patreon.com/nowayjose2020Only costs $2/month and will get you access to episodes earlier than the public No Way, Jose! Rumble Channel- https://rumble.com/c/c-3379274 No Way, Jose! YouTube Channel- https://youtube.com/channel/UCzyrpy3eo37eiRTq0cXff0gMy Podcast Host- https://redcircle.com/shows/no-way-joseApple podcasts- https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/no-way-jose/id1546040443Spotify- https://open.spotify.com/show/0xUIH4pZ0tM1UxARxPe6ThStitcher- https://www.stitcher.com/show/no-way-jose-2Amazon Music- https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/41237e28-c365-491c-9a31-2c6ef874d89d/No-Way-JoseGoogle Podcasts- https://www.google.com/podcasts?feed=aHR0cHM6Ly9mZWVkcy5yZWRjaXJjbGUuY29tL2ZkM2JkYTE3LTg2OTEtNDc5Ny05Mzc2LTc1M2ExZTE4NGQ5Yw%3D%3DRadioPublic- https://radiopublic.com/no-way-jose-6p1BAO Vurbl- https://vurbl.com/station/4qHi6pyWP9B/Feel free to contact me at thelibertymovementglobal@gmail.com

“Venture investors and foreign capital has been pouring into Israel for almost 13 years. They've always seen Israel as a constant source of incredible innovation- but they also understand that the environment is a very unfriendly one.” Catch this latest episode to hear David Citron's take on the Israeli start-up and VC landscape.

Plus: China confirms it will hold a top-level summit with the European Union in Beijing this week. And, AstraZeneca plans to invest $50 billion in the U.S. by 2030. Kate Bullivant hosts.  Sign up for WSJ's free What's News newsletter.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Origins hosts Nick Chirls, GP at Asylum Ventures and Beezer Clarkson,  LP at Sapphire Partners and co-founder of OpenLP, dig into their recent conversation with Will Manidis, SVP at Veradigm AI. They discuss the risks AI introduces to tech incumbents, and its potential to reshape both the healthcare system and improve patient outcomes.Learn more about Sapphire Partners: sapphireventures.com/sapphire-partnersLearn more about OpenLP: openlp.vcLearn more about Asylum Ventures: asylum.vcLearn more about Veradigm: veradigm.com/Subscribe to the OpenLP newsletter for a monthly roundup of the latest venture insights, including the newest Origins episodes, delivered straight to your inbox.CHAPTERS:(0:00) Welcome to Origins(1:41) Humor in Venture?(3:17) Are Incumbents Finally At Risk?(6:25) How Extremely Online is Nick?

In this episode, Andreas Munk Holm and Jeppe Høier sit down with Florian Noell, PwC's Global Venturing & EMEA Startups & Scale-ups Leader. Florian draws on his rare blend of experience as a founder, ecosystem advocate, and now corporate innovator to unpack the evolution—and missed opportunities—of corporate venture capital across Europe.They delve deeply into what distinguishes enduring CVCs from the 3.7-year average lifespan, how to avoid wasting money as a corporate angel, and the structural shifts needed to transition from optics to outcomes. With both realism and optimism, this is a masterclass on corporate-startup collaboration done right—and wrong.This one's for ecosystem builders, corporate strategists, and VCs looking to make CVC work in the long term.Here's what's covered:02:10 | Two Hats, One Mission: How Florian Took His Founder Lens to PwC05:50 | What Great Corporate-Startup Collaboration Looks Like08:30 | Why CVCs Die After 3.7 Years—and How to Beat the Odds11:20 | Structuring for Success: The 10 Building Blocks to a Lasting CVC14:00 | Venture Clienting vs. Venture Investing17:40 | The Case for Later-Stage Investing—If You Can Afford It21:15 | LP Investing as a Smart Starting Point25:50 | Policy's Role: Useful, But Not the Magic Fix30:00 | Changing the Corporate Mindset34:00 | Why Corporates Don't Reinvent Themselves—And What to Do About It

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Guests: Garrett Lord, co-founder and CEO of Handshake; and Mamoon Hamid, partner at Kleiner Perkins.Handshake set out to democratize career opportunity. In the process, it unlocked something more: a high-trust expert network built on verified talent and earned trust.This week on Grit, Garrett Lord shares how what began as a platform for student job seekers is now partnering with leading labs, enabling experts to train real-world AI systems. He explains how owning verified domain talent has become their core strategic edge, bypassing middlemen and turning a decade of trust into lasting advantage.Connect with Garrett LordXLinkedInConnect with JoubinXLinkedInEmailConnect with MamoonXLinkedInLearn more about Kleiner Perkins

“Christianity isn't about us reaching for God. It's about God reaching for us.” This Sunday's message reminded us what sets Jesus apart—and why it still matters.Missed it? Catch the full sermon on our YouTube! 

S4:E180 David brings the latest insights into Venture and then has a follow up interview with Cam Doody of the Brickyard, a different kind of Seed Fund. I first interviewed Cam in Februrary 2024 for E105 and now I'm getting an update on the Brickyard. They have a truly unique approach to recruiting founders from across the US and across business verticals to their Fund Residency in Chattanooga, TN. (interview recorded 7.8.25)Follow David and Paul: https://x.com/DGRollingSouth https://x.com/PalmettoAngel Connect On LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/davidgrisell/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/paulclarkprivateequity/ We invite your feedback and suggestions at www.ventureinthesouth.com or email david@ventureinthesouth.com. Learn more about RollingSouth at rollingsouth.vc or email david@rollingsouth.vc.

Derek talks with guest Verne Harnish, founder of the world-renowned Entrepreneurs'​ Organization (EO) and author of the best-selling book “Scaling Up”, about including his family in his business, building anti-fragile children and companies, and what's new for Scaling Up.Verne Harnish is the founder of the world-renowned Entrepreneurs' Organization (EO), with over 14,000 members worldwide, and chaired for fifteen years EO's premiere CEO program, the “Birthing of Giants” held at MIT, a program in which he still teaches today.Founder and CEO of Gazelles, a global executive education and coaching company with over 200 partners on six continents, Verne has spent the past three decades helping companies scaleup.The “Growth Guy” syndicated columnist, he's also the Venture columnist for FORTUNE magazine. He chairs the bi-annual ScaleUp Summits in collaboration with Bloomberg LIVE.He's the author of the bestseller Mastering the Rockefeller Habits which is translated into 9 languages; and along with the editors of Fortune, authored The Greatest Business Decisions of All Times” for which Jim Collins wrote the foreword. His latest book Scaling Up (Rockefeller Habits 2.0) has won eight major international book awards including the prestigious International Book Award for Best General Business book.Verne serves on several boards including chairman of The Riordan Clinic and the newly launched Geoversity. A private investor in many scaleups, Verne enjoys piano, tennis, and magic as a card-carrying member of the International Brotherhood of Magicians.Learn more at https://scalingup.com/

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Amish Shah is an entrepreneur, investor, and visionary bridging ancient wisdom with modern innovation. He specializes in media, wellness, and technology, empowering businesses through strategic growth, conscious leadership, and venture investments. Top 3 Value Bombs 1. Entrepreneurs are dynamic and can thrive by building multiple synergistic ventures. 2. Scaling a business without passion leads to burnout; aligning with purpose fuels sustainable success. 3. Mastering patience without emotional turmoil is crucial for long-term entrepreneurial growth. Connect with Amish Shah and learn about his projects on his website - Amish Shah Website Sponsors HighLevel - The ultimate all-in-one platform for entrepreneurs, marketers, coaches, and agencies. Learn more at HighLevelFire.com. OddsJam - Ready to launch your own sports betting platform? OddsJam's real-time API is trusted by companies big and small. Visit OddsJam.com/odds-api to learn more and talk with their team today. Mention promo FIRENATION to receive an exclusive discount. Public - Build a multi-asset portfolio of stocks, bonds, options, crypto, and more. Go to Public.com/fire to fund your account in five minutes or less. All investing involves the risk of loss, including loss of principal. Brokerage services for US-listed, registered securities, options and bonds in a self-directed account are offered by Public Investing, Inc., member FINRA and SIPC. Public Investing offers a High-Yield Cash Account where funds from this account are automatically deposited into partner banks where they earn interest and are eligible for FDIC insurance; Public Investing is not a bank. Cryptocurrency trading services are offered by Bakkt Crypto Solutions, LLC (NMLS ID 1890144), which is licensed to engage in virtual currency business activity by the NYSDFS. Cryptocurrency is highly speculative, involves a high degree of risk, and has the potential for loss of the entire amount of an investment. Cryptocurrency holdings are not protected by the FDIC or SIPC. Alpha is an experimental AI tool powered by GPT-4. Its output may be inaccurate and is not investment advice. Public makes no guarantees about its accuracy or reliability - verify independently before use. Rate as of 6/24/25. APY is variable and subject to change. Terms and Conditions apply.

Kanyi Maqubela's journey is nothing short of extraordinary—from fleeing apartheid South Africa as an infant, to living in a homeless shelter in New York City, to becoming a venture capitalist in Silicon Valley. As managing partner at Kindred Ventures, Maqubela sits at the intersection of culture, finance, and technology. In this episode, he talks with Scott McGrew about why he believes crypto has already succeeded—even if it doesn't look the way early critics expected.Maqubela argues that value isn't just stored in physical assets or spreadsheets—it can also be stored in memes. Whether it's gold, real estate in Las Vegas, or Dogecoin, he suggests that cultural momentum and shared belief can give something staying power and real economic weight. “Mimetic value is value,” he says, making the case that virality itself is a form of capital.This conversation explores why the blockchain matters, how meme coins might be more serious than they seem, and why the next generation is right to question the financial systems they inherited. It's a provocative look at the future of value—and the stories we tell to justify it.

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

The Dream Team continue their search for Dhura Sancta's most popular book (tome?) and begin to find out that even more nefarious dealings surround it than previously thought.  Flit delights at the prospect of learning a lesson.  Vlyn makes a binding deal with an unlikely ally. Frontiers Theme by Grant Craven Support the show on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/noquestcast Check out The Monster's Playbook & My First Dungeon! Additional Music Credits: "Lovecraft Horror Ambient" by Luis_Humanoide (https://pixabay.com/music/mystery-lovecraft-horror-ambient-289897/) "Ghost Girl In My Room" by alperomeresin (https://pixabay.com/music/horror-scene-ghost-girl-in-my-room-158693/) "The Venture" by aidanpinsent (https://pixabay.com/music/classical-string-quartet-the-venture-255612/) "Comedy Fun Orchestra" by NikitaKondrashev (https://pixabay.com/music/comedy-comedy-fun-orchestra-355584/) "Gentle Journey" by Universfield (https://pixabay.com/music/chamber-music-gentle-journey-calm-flute-for-documentaries-351909/) "Emotional Cinematic Background Music" by Lesfm (https://pixabay.com/music/ambient-emotional-cinematic-background-music-111908/) "Tumbleweeds" by Tim_Kulig_Free_Music (https://pixabay.com/music/adventure-tumbleweeds-305733/) "Victorian Violin Waltz" by Luis_Humanoide (https://pixabay.com/music/classical-string-quartet-victorian-violin-waltz-222298/) "Turkish Middle Eastern Background Music" by HitsLab (https://pixabay.com/music/world-turkish-middle-eastern-background-music-326270/) "World of Tension Desert Mirage Nocturne" by Sonican (https://pixabay.com/music/mystery-world-of-tension-desert-mirage-nocturne-175310/) "Fantasy Medieval Mystery Ambient" by DeusLower (https://pixabay.com/music/mystery-fantasy-medieval-mystery-ambient-292418/) "Sneaky Spell" by Sonican (https://pixabay.com/music/sneaky-magical-dramedy-orchestral-sneaky-spell-357667/) "Steeple Chase" by Tim_Kulig_Free_Music (https://pixabay.com/music/adventure-steeple-chase-305738/) "The Lively Dancer" by StudioKolomna (https://pixabay.com/music/acoustic-group-the-lively-dancer-flamenco-guitar-247239/) No Quest for the Wicked uses trademarks and/or copyrights owned by Paizo Inc., used under Paizo's Community Use Policy (paizo.com/communityuse). We are expressly prohibited from charging you to use or access this content. No Quest for the Wicked is not published, endorsed, or specifically approved by Paizo. For more information about Paizo Inc. and Paizo products, visit paizo.com.

Zach Perret saw a fintech explosion coming—and built the rails before it arrived.On this week's Grit, the Plaid co-founder and CEO retraces his path from building tools for developers to linking the world's largest banks, and how a failed $5.3B acquisition by Visa became a launchpad.He unpacks the pressure of operating in a tightly regulated industry, why rebuilding trust after the deal collapse was harder than expected, and how Plaid is navigating the shift from startup to staple—while staying obsessed with the end user.Links:Connect with ZachXLinkedInConnect with JoubinXLinkedInEmail: grit@kleinerperkins.comLearn more about Kleiner Perkins

This week at Venture Church, Pastor Brandon kicks off our new series “God Problems” by tackling one of the most honest and foundational questions in faith:

S4:E179 David offers the latest insights into venture and then Paul interviews Leigh Hsu, CEO of Atticus Pharma, a specialist BioTech Startup focused on Immunodermatology therapeutics. Atticus is utilizing a unique proprietary sustained-release skin delivery technology to address 2 specific skin conditions for which there is no good treatment. Atticus was spun out of Zylo Therapeutics who developed the skin drug delivery technology that Atticus is using for FDA regulated candidate drugs, one for cutaneous Lupus and the other for Alopecia (localized hair loss). (interview recorded 6.11.25)Follow David and Paul: https://x.com/DGRollingSouth https://x.com/PalmettoAngel Connect On LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/davidgrisell/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/paulclarkprivateequity/ We invite your feedback and suggestions at www.ventureinthesouth.com or email david@ventureinthesouth.com. Learn more about RollingSouth at rollingsouth.vc or email david@rollingsouth.vc.

In this episode, Haseeb Qureshi, Jordi Alexander, and Mike Dudas joined us at Permissionless to explore the current state of crypto venture. We discuss the divergence between public and crypto markets, token value accrual, stablecoin infrastructure, sector-specific return dynamics, crypto credit cards, and the evolving crypto-AI startup landscape.Thanks for tuning in! As always, remember this podcast is for informational purposes only, and any views expressed by anyone on the show are solely their opinions, not financial advice. -- Bitcoin DeFi is heating up on Aptos, the BTCFi growth chain with nearly $400M in BTC assets supported by a secure, fast, and affordable MVM environment. Aptos users can acquire, hold, and earn attractive BTCFi yields via Echo aBTC and OKX xBTC, without typical bridge risks and high fees.  Explore BTC yield opportunities on Aptos via OKX Earn and Aptos-native platforms https://web3.okx.com/earn/activity/xbtc-aptos  -- Accelerate your app development on Algorand with AlgoKit 3.0—now with native TypeScript and Python support, visual debugging, and seamless testing. Build, test, and deploy smarter with tools designed for speed and simplicity. Start building with AlgoKit today: https://algorand.co/algokit?utm_source=blockworkspodcast&utm_medium=banner&utm_campaign=algokit3&utm_id=algokit3&utm_term=algokit3 -- Follow Haseeb: https://x.com/hosseeb Follow Jordi: https://x.com/gametheorizing Follow Mike: https://x.com/mdudas Follow Boccaccio: https://x.com/salveboccaccio Follow Blockworks Research: https://x.com/blockworksres Subscribe on YouTube: https://bit.ly/3foDS38 Subscribe on Apple: https://apple.co/3SNhUEt Subscribe on Spotify: https://spoti.fi/3NlP1hA Get top market insights and the latest in crypto news. Subscribe to Blockworks Daily Newsletter: https://blockworks.co/newsletter/ Join the 0xResearch Telegram group: https://t.me/+z0H6y2bS-dllODVh -- Timestamps: (0:00) Introduction (1:31) The Evolution of Crypto VC (6:16) Internet Capital Markets (12:10) Aptos Ad (12:32) Liquid vs Venture Returns (18:17) Will Stablecoin Chains Succeed? (22:11) Ads (Aptos & Algorand) (23:14) Crypto Cards (30:27) Why Hasn't Crypto AI Done Well? (44:10) Closing Comments -- Check out Blockworks Research today! Research, data, governance, tokenomics, and models – now, all in one place Blockworks Research: https://www.blockworksresearch.com/ Free Daily Newsletter: https://blockworks.co/newsletter -- Disclaimer: Nothing said on 0xResearch is a recommendation to buy or sell securities or tokens. This podcast is for informational purposes only, and any views expressed by anyone on the show are solely our opinions, not financial advice. Boccaccio, Danny, and our guests may hold positions in the companies, funds, or projects discussed.

Russillo is joined by Albert Breer to discuss the best and worst teams in the NFL this season, which QBs are in a prove-it year, and what rookies to keep an eye on (0:29). Then, Craig Kilborn comes on to preview his new podcast with 30 for 30, discuss his preparation for the role, and talk about KAT's playoffs (40:16). Plus, Life Advice With Kyle (1:15:57)! Should I become the villain of my tennis league? Check us out on YouTube for exclusive clips, livestreams, and more at https://www.youtube.com/@RyenRussilloPodcast. The Ringer is committed to responsible gaming. Please visit www.rg-help.com to learn more about the resources and helplines available. Host: Ryen Russillo Guests: Albert Breer and Craig Kilborn Producers: Steve Ceruti, Kyle Crichton, Mike Wargon, and Jonathan Frias Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On this episode of the Scouting For Growth podcast, Sabine VdL talks to Joel Agard, Group Head of Innovation at Zurich Insurance, who has been driving bold, transformative startup collaborations across 40+ markets. His work has reshaped the way a global insurance giant works with startups, proving that innovation isn't just about flashy tech – it's about building real, meaningful partnerships that deliver results. From navigating the early days of Zurich's Innovation Championship back in 2018 to scaling the program during a global pandemic – and now leading the charge into the future – Joel brings passion, strategy, and a touch of risk-taking to every conversation. KEY TAKEAWAYS The football World Cup in 2018 inspired us to piggyback on the concept of a competition to try and raise awareness of corporate/startup partnerships. Back then, working with startups in our industry wasn't the norm, we were working with big technology companies. We asked ourselves; how can we show the art of the possible and show that working with startups can really work? This is when we invented the Zurich Innovation World Championship. In the beginning the pace that startups wanted to – and could – go didn't always resonate with the pace Zurich wanted to go. We had to align expectations and create a safe environment where we could test fast and where it was OK to fail. I've fallen in love with cool technologies so many times, and I still do: I'm a geek. But, we had to learn that if these shiny, amazing technologies don't really solve a problem for our customers or internal stakeholders, it's not fit for purpose for us. It might be that it's too early or is not a good fit for us. BEST MOMENTS ‘We at Zurich bring our reputation, brand, and insurance expertise from 150 years. Startups bring agility and speed because they are born in a digital world.' ‘Failing in a big corporate often doesn't have a good image. We've proved that failing fast and cheap is something we can achieve and is beneficial for the startups. It's now a normal part of our process.' ‘The Covid pandemic accelerated digital transformations, there were a lot of opportunities out there to accelerate our initiatives, so increased the number of startups, pilots.' ‘It's crucial to understand the gaps and problems you want to solve because we'd be wasting each other's time otherwise.' ABOUT THE GUEST Joel Agard is Group Head of Innovation at Zurich Insurance. With a career dedicated to fostering groundbreaking solutions, Joel spearheads Zurich's Venture Client Startup Engine, a program that drives innovation across 40+ markets worldwide. His work focuses on bridging the gap between startups and corporate needs, enabling Zurich to leverage cutting-edge technologies and solutions to stay ahead in the ever-evolving insurance landscape. LinkedIn Zurich Innovation Championship ABOUT THE HOST Sabine is a corporate strategist turned entrepreneur. She is the CEO and Managing Partner of Alchemy Crew a venture lab that accelerates the curation, validation, & commercialization of new tech business models. Sabine is renowned within the insurance sector for building some of the most renowned tech startup accelerators around the world working with over 30 corporate insurers, accelerated over 100 startup ventures. Sabine is the co-editor of the bestseller The INSURTECH Book, a top 50 Women in Tech, a FinTech and InsurTech Influencer, an investor & multi-award winner. Twitter LinkedIn Instagram Facebook  TikTok Email Website This Podcast has been brought to you by Disruptive Media. https://disruptivemedia.co.uk/