Podcasts about venture capital investing

Send us Fan MailRecorded live at the Family Office Club Super Summit, this opening segment introduces a panel of experienced investors, each focused on a specific niche investment strategy.From private equity secondaries and multifamily real estate to litigation finance and venture investing, this discussion highlights how top investors specialize to create an edge.In this episode:• Meet the panelists and their investment strategies• Learn how different niche investment models operate• Understand why specialization is critical in private markets• Hear how investors combine operational experience with capital allocationThis is the starting point for understanding how niche investors think, before diving deeper into strategy, execution, and deal performance in later segments.

Jeff Ransdell is Managing Director and Founding Partner of Fuel Venture Capital Partners, a tech-focused VC firm creating opportunities for advisors and their clients to invest in high-growth disruptive technologies. We sat down with Jeff to discuss access to private market strategies for individual investors, and learn how Fuel maintains a strong commitment to serving financial advisors.

What if the best investment decision is one where no human is involved?Brant Meyer, partner at Trac VC joins the show this week to talk about the firm's approach, where algorithms — not partners in puffer vests — make every single call. Over 115 investments to date with zero human investment decisions. An 8.5% loss ratio, orders of magnitude less than traditional VC, would seem to suggest they're on to something.George K. and George A. wanted to know, if machines make the decision, what exactly is Brant's job? But the more interesting conversation isn't about the wins. It's about what the model forces you to confront. We assume removing the human removes the bias — but Trac's algorithms are trained on data with its own biases.Then there's the psychological dimension. Brant makes the case that most resistance to algorithmic investing is emotional rather than rational. VCs resist algorithms because the discretionary call is the whole point. The juice, as he puts it, is the feeling of knowing. Strip that away and you're threatening an identity.Which raises the question George K. and George A. keep circling: how did venture capitalists acquire oracular status in the first place? The hit rate doesn't justify it. The pattern recognition, Brant argues, was never really theirs to claim.And yet , no founder wants to take money from a robot. The relationship still matters. The question is just whether we've been confusing that relationship with the thing it was never actually doing.Mentioned:Trac VC's video

In this episode of EisnerAmper's Engaging Alternatives Podcast, Elana Margulies-Snyderman, Director, Publications, speaks with John Roberts, Managing Partner & Mickal Adler, General Partner, Boot64 Ventures, a New Orleans-based venture capital firm that invests in Louisiana entrepreneurs. They share their outlook for venture capital investing in entrepreneurs in the Pelican State including the greatest opportunities, challenges and more. ✨ What you'll learn:

Mike Collins, CEO of Alumni Ventures, joins Amir to unpack what it really means to democratize venture capital and why the next wave of value creation will happen in private markets long before it hits the public exchanges. He explains how Alumni Ventures lets accredited investors build a meaningful venture portfolio, why diversification and time matter more than stock picking, and how this model changes the game for both founders and individual investors.If you are a tech professional who cares about innovation, wealth building, and staying close to what comes next in AI, energy, health, and more, this conversation gives you a clear window into how the venture world actually works and how you can take part in it without becoming a full time investor.Key takeaways• Venture capital is a hits business, so the real game is building a broad portfolio, not trying to pick one or two magic startups• Diversification and time are the core levers for venture investing, especially for busy professionals who are not watching markets all day• Alumni Ventures acts as a large scale co investor with top venture firms, letting individual investors ride along with the same lead investors founders already want• Value creation is shifting to private markets, since many of the most important tech companies now stay private far longer than in past cycles• Alumni Ventures is building a global, tech enabled platform that aims to support founders and investors across regions, stages, and themesTimestamped highlights[03:01] Mike breaks down what venture capital really is and why random one off startup bets look more like gambling than investing[04:40] Why diversification is your superpower and how a portfolio of 30 to 200 startups changes the risk profile for individual investors[07:40] The rise of private value creation and why waiting for the open AI or Stripe IPO means missing the first big wave of upside[11:38] Venture as a time machine, looking five to seven years ahead at technologies the public will only hear about much later[17:48] How Alumni Ventures plays the role of co investor of choice for founders by bringing a global alumni network and real customer access[21:48] Roughly 300 deals a year and multiple themed funds, and what that volume unlocks for different types of accredited investors[25:31] The next ten years, going global, and why Mike wants Alumni Ventures to become the most valuable venture capital firm on the planetA line that stayed with me“Diversification is your superpower and time is really an asset.”Ideas you can use• Think of venture as a small but intentional slice of your overall portfolio, alongside public stocks, fixed income, and real estate• Treat venture like an ETF for innovation, where you build exposure to many teams across multiple years rather than buying a single hot deal• Use your curiosity as a filter, follow companies whose work you genuinely want to track over years, not daysCall to actionIf this episode helped you see the venture world in a clearer way, follow the show, leave a quick rating, and share it with a friend who cares about tech and investing. To stay close to upcoming conversations with founders and investors who sit at the edge of innovation, connect with Amir on LinkedIn and make sure you are subscribed so you never miss an episode.

Nishant Uppal is an instructor in medicine at Massachusetts General Hospital. Stephen Morrissey, the interviewer, is the Executive Managing Editor of the Journal. N. Uppal and Z. Song. Venture Capital Investments by U.S. Academic Medical Centers. N Engl J Med 2025;393:2077-2080.

In this episode of EisnerAmper's Engaging Alternatives Spotlight, Elana Margulies-Snyderman, Director, Publications, EisnerAmper, speaks with Ryan Coughlin, Founder, Danu Venture Group, a venture capital firm that invests in next generational digital and physical infrastructure for national security. Ryan shares his outlook for investing in the space, including the greatest opportunities, challenges and more.

In Episode #114 of Geeks of the Valley, we sat down with Jay Zhao , Founding Partner at Leonis Capital, a San Francisco–based fund focused on backing technical founders building transformative AI, SaaS, data-infrastructure and decentralized-tech companies.As a returning guest, we reflect on the growth journey of Jay and the market. Since 2021, he's led or co-led investments in breakthrough businesses including Marqeta (NASDAQ: MQ), HireVue (NASDAQ: CG), Mixamo (Acquired by ADBE), Innoviz (NASDAQ: INVZ), and Delhivery (IPO), and serves on multiple boards advising high-growth startups across fintech, enterprise SaaS, robotics and analytics.Prior to Leonis, Jay co-founded T Fund—an early-stage vehicle investing in global SaaS and data-infrastructure ventures—and was a Senior Director/Partner at Walden Venture Capital, one of Silicon Valley's pioneering firms with a global presence in Asia and Israel. He began his career as a Principal at Granite Ventures (ex-H&Q Venture Group), where he helped manage over $1 billion AUM and advised companies like Lime, MaintainX, and Sleeper.An active contributor to the industry dialogue, Jay's long-form research essays have been featured in The Wall Street Journal, CNBC and Venture Capital Journal. He shares his expertise as a guest lecturer at Harvard Business School, Stanford GSB, Tulane and Wharton, and mentors at Girls Who Code and Habitat for Humanity. He writes the Next Trillion newsletter and hosts a technical-deep-dive Substack on AI's future.Jay holds dual fluency in English and Mandarin Chinese. Outside of investing, he enjoys advising early-stage founders, exploring emerging Web3 protocols, and building community around research-driven entrepreneurship.Website: https://www.leoniscap.comLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jayzhaolinkedin

In this episode of EisnerAmper's Engaging Alternative Spotlight, Elana Margulies-Snyderman, Director, Publications, EisnerAmper, speaks with Nathaniel Rogoff, Co-Founder, Hall Street Ventures, a venture capital fund that invests in high-growth food and beverage companies leveraging the relationships the firm built through Hall Street's 3PL business, a 100+ year old cold storage and logistics hub in Brooklyn.  Nathaniel shares his outlook for investing in the food & beverage space, including the greatest opportunities, challenges and more.    

Value: After Hours is a podcast about value investing, Fintwit, and all things finance and investment by investors Tobias Carlisle, and Jake Taylor. See our latest episodes at https://acquirersmultiple.com/podcastWe are live every Tuesday at 1.30pm E / 10.30am P.About Jake Jake's Twitter: https://twitter.com/farnamjake1Jake's book: The Rebel Allocator https://amzn.to/2sgip3lABOUT THE PODCASTHi, I'm Tobias Carlisle. I launched The Acquirers Podcast to discuss the process of finding undervalued stocks, deep value investing, hedge funds, activism, buyouts, and special situations.We uncover the tactics and strategies for finding good investments, managing risk, dealing with bad luck, and maximizing success.SEE LATEST EPISODEShttps://acquirersmultiple.com/podcast/SEE OUR FREE DEEP VALUE STOCK SCREENERhttps://acquirersmultiple.com/screener/FOLLOW TOBIASWebsite: https://acquirersmultiple.com/Firm: https://acquirersfunds.com/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/GreenbackdLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tobycarlisleFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/tobiascarlisleInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/tobias_carlisleABOUT TOBIAS CARLISLETobias Carlisle is the founder of The Acquirer's Multiple®, and Acquirers Funds®.He is best known as the author of the #1 new release in Amazon's Business and Finance The Acquirer's Multiple: How the Billionaire Contrarians of Deep Value Beat the Market, the Amazon best-sellers Deep Value: Why Activists Investors and Other Contrarians Battle for Control of Losing Corporations (2014) (https://amzn.to/2VwvAGF), Quantitative Value: A Practitioner's Guide to Automating Intelligent Investment and Eliminating Behavioral Errors (2012) (https://amzn.to/2SDDxrN), and Concentrated Investing: Strategies of the World's Greatest Concentrated Value Investors (2016) (https://amzn.to/2SEEjVn). He has extensive experience in investment management, business valuation, public company corporate governance, and corporate law.Prior to founding the forerunner to Acquirers Funds in 2010, Tobias was an analyst at an activist hedge fund, general counsel of a company listed on the Australian Stock Exchange, and a corporate advisory lawyer. As a lawyer specializing in mergers and acquisitions he has advised on transactions across a variety of industries in the United States, the United Kingdom, China, Australia, Singapore, Bermuda, Papua New Guinea, New Zealand, and Guam. He is a graduate of the University of Queensland in Australia with degrees in Law (2001) and Business (Management) (1999).

Hunter Somerville, a partner at Stepstone Group, where he focuses on venture capital investing with a particular specialty of digital assets and micro venture capital. Based in the Baltimore area, we reflect on what made him stay in and return to that area and the path he took to get to venture capital. Our conversation digs into the weeds of venture capital investing including digital assets, blockchain as well as the market in secondary venture capital interests. We discuss liquidity, M&A, the IPO window and current headwinds for the venture capital industry as well as how investor use of these strategies is changing. We turn then to innovation and how people have started to embrace "big swing innovation" - innovation that can tackle big problems in categories such as defense, climate, aerospace and energy. AI does feature, but not as a lead character, more in a supporting role.  This Series is sponsored by Eagle Point Credit Management and Benefit Street Partners. With over $12 billion of AUM, Eagle Point Credit Management is a premier investment firm focused on generating strong returns for its clients through sourcing, evaluating and executing investments in CLOs, Portfolio Debt Securities and other credit investments that it believes shave the potential to outperform their respective markets generally. Visit www.eaglepointcredit.com to find out more.Benefit Street Partners is a leading global alternative credit asset manager offering clients investment solutions across a broad range of complementary credit strategies, including direct lending, special situations, structured credit, high yield bonds, leveraged loans and commercial real estate debt and equity. As of December 31, 2024, BSP-Alcentra had $77 billion of assets under management.

Amit Gupta is the CEO of Aeroseal, a cleantech leader revolutionizing building efficiency through patented sealing technologies. Under his leadership, Aeroseal has secured nearly $100 million in private equity funding, including backing from Breakthrough Energy Ventures. The company has sealed 300,000 homes, enhanced performance in 500M+ square feet of commercial properties, and expanded to 90+ countries with a 1,500+ dealer network. Aeroseal's innovations help reduce HVAC losses and aim to eliminate one gigaton of CO₂ emissions annually, accelerating the net-zero building movement worldwide. Previously, Amit served various product management roles at Carrier, a global leader in intelligent climate and energy solutions.(01:35) - Amit's background & mission(04:10) - Challenges & innovations in building efficiency(05:57) - Aeroseal's growth & fundraising (9:41) - Feature | Market Stadium - Book a demo: Optimize your Multifamily & Single-family market analysis(10:52) - Commercial & Residential Real Estate applications(21:15) - Investment & future plans(24:34) - Feature: Blueprint 2025: The Future of Real Estate - Register now(25:20) - Advice for Real Estate investors, operators & developers(29:33) - Collaboration Superpower: Benjamin Franklin

Hendrik Van Asbroeck shares Astanor Ventures' exciting approach to venture capital, fueling groundbreaking, impact-driven startups revolutionizing the future of food and agriculture.In this insightful conversation, Hendrik discusses his firm's mission to create a more sustainable and regenerative food system globally, drawing on his own journey from corporate finance to clean tech.He explains Astanor's focus on balancing financial returns with measurable positive impact, using proprietary methodologies to assess both. Hendrik also delves into the challenges of scaling sustainable technologies in a highly subsidized industry, as well as the importance of building diverse, international teams to navigate cultural differences in the global food market.Hendrik shares Astanor's strategies for supporting European startups in the US, and vice versa, to drive widespread adoption of regenerative solutions.  This episode offers a unique window into the world of mission-driven venture capital, providing valuable insights for anyone interested in the future of food, agriculture, and sustainable investing.-- Hey Climate Tech enthusiasts! Searching for new podcasts on sustainability? Check out the Leaders on a Mission podcast, where I interview climate tech leaders who are shaking up the industry and bringing us the next big thing in sustainable solutions. Join me for a deep dive into the future of green innovation exploring the highs, lows, and everything in between of pioneering new technologies.Get an exclusive insight into how these leaders started up their journey, and how their cutting edge products will make a real impact. Tune in on…YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@leadersonamissionNet0Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/7o41ubdkzChAzD9C53xH82Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/leaders-on-a-mission/id1532211726…to listen to the latest episodes!00:28: Introduction01:15 Career journey & joining Astanor Ventures05:01 Technology & innovation for a better future08:13 Journey toward a regenerative food system12:18 Market dynamics and investment challenges14:53 Finding investors aligned with Astanor's vision17:40 Astanor's unique approach21:10 Measuring impact beyond financial returns24:07 Parallels between energy and food sectors27:52 Potential for success in agricultural food ecosystem29:47 Differences between U.S. and European markets33:32 The balance between people and technology35:47 Challenges with technical founders and key mistakes madeUseful links: Astanor's website: https://astanor.com/Astanor's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/astanor/                 Hendrik Van Asbroeck's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/hendrik-van-asbroeck-86192965/?originalSubdomain=be                  Leaders on a Mission website: https://cs-partners.net/podcasts/Simon Leich's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/executive-talent-headhunter-agtech-foodtech-agrifoodtech-agritech/

Robert Cooper is the President and CEO of Embue. After two decades in high tech, Robert decided to follow his passion and use his experience to help solve the climate crisis and improve people's lives. He decided to focus on Multifamily after recognizing the huge opportunity to simultaneously reduce carbon emissions, improve residents' health and comfort, and make the buildings' staff's work easier across all Multifamily classes. Previously, Robert co-founded Ithaca & NYC based startup IDS after grad school. IDS sold mission critical software used by NYSE, Swiss Exchange, semiconductor plants and telecom providers and was acquired by Stratus Computer for 24X revenue. He also co-founded energy management company Coincident. Robert holds a PhD in computer science from Cambridge University and a MA in sustainability from Harvard University, as well as two patents.(01:27) - Robert's background & journey to Embue(02:05) - Innovations in Multifamily(04:59) - Opportunities from Berkadia's BeEngaged program(07:58) - Energy Efficiency & Operational Improvements(11:13) - Smart Building Multifamily Solutions & Technology(17:20) - Feature | Berkadia's BeEngaged - Learn more: Ecosystem of founders, industry professionals, and capital providers dedicated to redefining the Commercial Real Estate space.(30:15) - Future of Decarbonization & Climate Tech(34:03) - Feature: Blueprint - The Future of Real Estate 2025(44:37) - Collaboration Superpower: Jigar Shah (Wiki)

Do Mexican VC's have to chase “unicorns” to be successful, like their US peers? What industries are ripe for reinvention in Mexico and Latin America? Are you an institutional investor seeking greater returns on better valued deal flow? This is an episode you don't want to miss. Rob and Alejandro Gonzalez, Managing Partner at Redwood Ventures and Santatera Capital talk about playing the Venture Capital game, their way! Ale, a long time friend and former client of Rob's prior company, sit down to discuss their newly announced, ground-breaking strategic partnership with SeedStars, as well as their firms growth, their vision for the coming Latino opportunity in North America, and the evolution of Mexico's startup ecosystem through it's pandemic hyper-acceleration and great reset. They discuss the impact of cultural heritage on emerging markets, and the bold strategies shaping the future of VC in their view. Across their multiple Funds affiliated with Redwood, Alejandro explores investments in everything from food innovation, CPG, Sports, technology and services investments in the US and Latin America. This episode explores untapped opportunities, investor insights, and a few great success stories you can't miss! Feel free to follow and engage with ALEJANDRO here: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/alex-redwood/?utm_source=share&utm_campaign=share_via&utm_content=profile&utm_medium=ios_app Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/alejandro_gonal?igsh=MzRlODBiNWFlZA%3D%3D Website: https://www.redwood.ventures 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.

Dan Wenhold is an early stage investor in built world technology and Partner at Fifth Wall, where he co-leads the Real Estate Technology Investment team. Dan has led investments in innovative CRE tech companies like Fractional, Cottage and Neighbor.com. Prior to joining Fifth Wall, Dan was the first employee and Director of Retail at The Black Tux and a growth equity investor at Battery Ventures. (01:46) - Dan's Journey to Fifth Wall(03:19) - Evaluating PropTech Startups(05:26) - The Role of AI & Interoperability in PropTech(07:19) - Challenges and Opportunities in PropTech Investment(17:31) - Feature: Pacaso - Luxury vacation home ownership, elevated. Be part of Pacaso's growth as an early shareholder at Pacaso.com/invest(20:15) - Impact of Trump & Republican Administration on Proptech(30:00) - Spotlight on Neighbor.com & Self Storage(33:55) - Spotlight on Cottage(37:19) - Collaboration Superpower: Michael Jordan (Wiki) & Ion Țiriac (Wiki)

A Forbes 30 Under 30 entrepreneur, Eli Harris is the Co-Founder and Partner at One Dream Ventures, a venture studio developing cutting-edge enterprise SaaS and AI startups for the global energy transition in real estate and construction sectors. Previously, he co-founded R-Zero, backed by investors like Mayo Clinic and John Doerr, to revolutionize disinfection with hospital-grade, UV-C technology, and served as CEO of EcoFlow, a portable power leader supported by Sequoia China and Hillhouse Capital. With a background in tech roles at DJI and FLIR Systems and fluency in Mandarin, Eli brings a global, innovative approach to real estate, energy, and technology solutions.(01:38) -  Eli's Journey: From Foreign Service to DJI(03:10) - Founding EcoFlow: A Battery Innovation(05:12) - Launching R0: Healthy Buildings Infrastructure(06:29) - NewCo: AI for Construction Projects(9:10) - Feature - Blueprint: The Future of Real Estate 2025(09:59) - Pre-seed Strategy & Validation(12:07) - Advice for Founders & Investors in the energy transition(14:31) - Collaboration Superpower: Rick Rubin (Wiki - co-founder of Def Jam).

Most people are missing out on what could be the best real estate investments of 2025. Why? Most investors don't even know about them or have never had access to invest in them before. Today, we're talking to Fundrise CEO Ben Miller about how he's taking these once elite-only investments and making them available for the average investor. These investments, for the most part, beat out regular rental properties with sizable returns and way less work. So, what's the catch? Is there a catch? If you want to get ahead of the curve and know the investments that smart money (managing BILLIONS of dollars) is making, our interview with Ben truly delivers. We're getting into how “debt” investors are making serious money off of lending to real estate investors (just like you) and the almost unbeatable returns they're collecting, plus the new type of investment Fundrise is opening up for regular investors. This is a first, as everyday investors have seldom been able to break into this asset class. Finally, Ben gives us his outlook for the 2025 economy and why he's feeling a bit anxious, even with so many economic factors falling into place for a soft landing.  In This Episode We Cover The one real estate investment making regular double-digit returns with significantly less work Why housing inventory could shrink even with our massive multifamily “oversupply” The “securitized” real estate elite investors used to have a monopoly on (you can get in on it now) Venture capital and why Ben is bullish on AI companies for 2025 and beyond The surprisingly solid state of the economy and why Ben feels anxious (and you might, too) And So Much More! Links from the Show Join the Future of Real Estate Investing with Fundrise Join BiggerPockets for FREE Find Investor-Friendly Lenders Dave's BiggerPockets Profile Is Now a Better Time to Invest in Real Estate Debt or Equity? Ben's BiggerPockets Profile Grab the Book on Private Money Lending “Lend to Live” Jump to topic: (00:00) Intro (01:41) What to Invest In NOW? (04:40) Housing Inventory Will Shrink (08:20) Less Risk, Way Higher Returns (15:01) "Securitized” Debt Explained  (18:22) What Can “Normal” Investors Do?  (20:52) Venture Capital Investing for All  (26:12) Optimistic for 2025? Check out more resources from this show on BiggerPockets.com and  https://www.biggerpockets.com/blog/on-the-market-267 Interested in learning more about today's sponsors or becoming a BiggerPockets partner yourself? Email advertise@biggerpockets.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode of Engaging Alternatives Spotlight,  Elana Margulies-Snyderman, Director, Publications, speaks with Christina Ansted and Michael Janes, Senior Managing Partners at RCP Ventures, a Cambridge, Massachusetts-based venture capital firm that invests in biotech and therapeutics. They share the outlook for VC investing in those industries, including the greatest opportunities and challenges. They also discuss how the firm integrates ESG, DEI and more.

Brendan Wallace is CEO & CIO at Fifth Wall, where he guides the firm's strategic vision. Fifth Wall is the largest venture capital firm focused on technologies for the global real estate industry, including those which decarbonize the sector. Wallace has described the impact of the real estate industry on the environment as "the single-biggest lever we can turn on to mitigate climate change.” Prior to founding Fifth Wall in 2016, Brendan co-founded Identified, a workforce optimization data and analytics company that raised $33 million of venture funding and was acquired by Workday (NYSE: WKDY) in 2014. He also co-founded Cabify, the largest ridesharing service in Latin America, and has been an active investor, leading more than 60 angel investments including Lyft, SpaceX, Dollar Shave Club, Bonobos, Philz Coffee, and TriNet Zenefits.(1:28) - Why Fifth Wall built a dedicated team for Climate Tech investing(6:22) - Feature - Blueprint: The Future of Real Estate(7:10) - Selling software vs. Climate Tech to Real Estate LP's(9:10) - Proptech investing & adoption across different markets(13:15) - US presidential election impact on Climate Tech(16:10) - Fifth Wall's role and legacy in Climate Tech(20:27) - What would Brendan do if he was a founder today(25:00) - Collaboration Superpower: Sam Zell (Wiki)

In this episode of Engaging Alternatives Spotlight, Elana Margulies-Snyderman, Director, Publications, EisnerAmper, speaks with Todd Perman, President & CEO, SEED Healthcare, a venture capital firm that invests in health care. Todd shares his outlook for VC investing in the space including the greatest opportunities and challenges. He also shares how he integrates ESG.

In this episode of Engaging Alternatives Spotlight, Elana Margulies-Snyderman, Director, Publications, speaks with Rachel Hirsch, Managing Partner, Wellness Growth Ventures, a Los Angeles-based venture capital fund that invests in female-founded wellness brands. Rachel will share her outlook for VC investing in female-founded wellness brands, including the greatest opportunities and challenges. She also discusses how the firm integrates ESG, her experience being a woman in the industry and more.

Many European startups are trapped in a mindset that limits their potential, aiming for millions when they should be thinking in billions. But what if this conservative approach is holding them back from global success? In this episode, Marc Penkala, a leading venture capitalist, reveals the secrets to breaking free from this limiting mindset and how embracing calculated risks can lead to extraordinary rewards.

Send us a Text Message.[Original air date, March 28, 2023] Miguel Armaza interviews Mercedes Bent, Partner at Lightspeed, a global venture capital firm founded in the year 2000. Over the last 23 years, they have secured over $18 billion in committed capital and backed over 500 companies, including Snap, Affirm, Faire, Grubhub, Carta, Blend, and a long list of great firms.In this episode, we discuss:Investing in marketplaces or credit-driven businesses and what founders and investors should keep in mind when looking at these verticals.Benefits of having a global investment team how Lightspeed often invests in similar trends and businesses around the worldThe Latin American fintech opportunity. Mercedes leads the LatAm practice at Lightspeed – what are some of the biggest ideas taking place in Brazil, Mexico, and beyond?Potential AI applications in FintechLessons for emerging VCsLightspeed's portfolio construction strategy… and a lot more!Want more podcast episodes? Join me and follow Fintech Leaders today on Apple, Spotify, or your favorite podcast app for weekly conversations with today's global leaders that will dominate the 21st century in fintech, business, and beyond.Do you prefer a written summary? Check out the Fintech Leaders newsletter and join ~70,000+ readers and listeners worldwide!Miguel Armaza is Co-Founder and General Partner of Gilgamesh Ventures, a seed-stage investment fund focused on fintech in the Americas. He also hosts and writes the Fintech Leaders podcast and newsletter.Miguel on LinkedIn: https://bit.ly/3nKha4ZMiguel on Twitter: https://bit.ly/2Jb5oBcFintech Leaders Newsletter: bit.ly/3jWIp

In this episode of Engaging Alternatives Spotlight, Elana Margulies-Snyderman, Director, Publications, speaks with Yasmine Lacaillade, Founder & Managing Partner, Sinefine, a women-run venture investment platform that invests in women-run VCs. Yasmine shares her outlook for VC investing, including the greatest opportunities and challenges. She also shares how the firm integrates ESG and finally, touches on her experience being a woman investment manager in the industry.

Join host Shae Bynes and Patrick Kuwana (CEO of C3 Capital in Johannesburg, South Africa) for a conversation that might shift your perspective on Kingdom-minded investing, stewardship, and venture capital for economic flourishing. Plus, if you've been called to pioneer something different in your industry or sphere of influence, you'll appreciate our candid thoughts on the joys and challenges of that journey.Show some love and support the show at https://buymeacoffee.com/shaebynesConnect with Patrick via email at Patrick@c3capital.co.za or on his website https://www.c3capital.co.za/ About Your Host:Affectionately known as ‘Chief Fire Igniter,' Shae Bynes inspires and equips leaders to be catalysts for transformation in the marketplace. Shae is a pioneer in the Kingdom entrepreneurship movement who has touched the hearts and minds of over one million people through her writing, teaching, speaking, and mentoring since 2012. As an advisor and strategist, she has served start-up entrepreneurs and established CEOs across various industries. Whether she is speaking with audiences publicly or consulting clients privately, you can expect Shae to deliver an abundance of truth with love, grace, and contagious joy. Connect with Shae at https://shaebynes.com

Dive into the cutting-edge world of warehouse automation as Josip Cesic, CEO & Co-Founder, Gideon joined The Road to Autonomy Founder Grayson Brulte to discuss the current state and future of this rapidly evolving market. During the conversation they discuss how AI and robotics are revolutionizing supply chain operations, particularly in the realm of autonomous forklifts.Discover why major Fortune 100 companies are doubling down on warehouse automation and learn why it's no longer reserved for early adopters. Josip explains the driving forces behind this trend, including labor shortages, changing workforce desires, and the quest for operational efficiency.Key highlights include:The $150 billion market opportunityHow AI is enabling end-to-end automation solutionsThe global impact of forklift driver shortages, from Japan to the UKGideon's partnership with NVIDIA and its implications for the industryInsights on market adoption across different sectorsJosip also addresses the challenges of developing autonomous systems for various applications and why staying focused on solving specific problems is crucial for success. He shares his perspective on the future of warehouse automation, predicting a completely reinvented supply chain landscape within the next decade.Whether you're interested in robotics, AI, supply chain management, or investment opportunities in emerging technologies, this discussion provides a comprehensive overview of the warehouse automation revolution. Join us as we explore how autonomous forklifts and AI are reshaping the future of logistics and distribution.Don't miss this opportunity to stay ahead of the curve in one of the most dynamic and rapidly growing sectors in technology and logistics. Watch now to understand the $150 billion revolution that's transforming warehouses worldwide.Episode Chapters0:00 Current State of Warehouse Automation 4:13 Gideon / NVIDIA Partnership5:23 Robotic Software + Hardware Stacks7:51 Autonomous Forklift Market Size9:08 Venture Capital Investing in Autonomous Forklifts10:46 Consolidation in the Autonomous Forklift Industry 12:09 Future of the Warehouse Automation Market--------About The Road to AutonomyThe Road to Autonomy® is a leading source of data, insight and commentary on autonomous vehicles/trucks and the emerging autonomy economy™. The company has two businesses: The Road to Autonomy Indices, with Standard and Poor's Dow Jones Indices as the custom calculation agent; Media, which includes The Road to Autonomy and Autonomy Economy podcasts as well as This Week in The Autonomy Economy newsletter.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

In this episode of Engaging Alternatives Spotlight, Elana Margulies-Snyderman, Director, Publications, EisnerAmper, speaks with Daniel Frankenstein, Co-Founder of Joule Ventures, a U.S.-based partner-only seed fund investing in Israel's most compelling enterprise-focused entrepreneurs. Daniel shares his outlook for investing in these entrepreneurs including the greatest opportunities, challenges and more.

Thanks for tuning into this Wednesday edition of RealAg Radio! On this episode, host Shaun Haney is joined by: Brian Voth with IntelliFarm on the markets and how that has affected farmers confidence in marketing the 2024 crop; Sarah Healy with Stratus Research on farmers use of Biostimulants in Canada and the U.S.; Justine Hendricks... Read More

Thanks for tuning into this Wednesday edition of RealAg Radio! On this episode, host Shaun Haney is joined by: Brian Voth with IntelliFarm on the markets and how that has affected farmers confidence in marketing the 2024 crop; Sarah Healy with Stratus Research on farmers use of Biostimulants in Canada and the U.S.; Justine Hendricks... Read More

“If you give capital to black women, you'll see entire communities change,” says my wonderful guest this week, Kim Nixon.    Kim's idea of legacy reaches far beyond her own immediate family, and roots itself in the black community all over the world. She wants to teach black women how to invest their wealth for the betterment of themselves and their communities. When at least 50 women have multiplied their investments, Kim will know her job is done.    In this week's episode, we discuss Kim's money stories throughout her life — from her childhood having to spend $1 like it's $3, to learning about wealth and investing when she was doing real estate. Throughout all stages of her life, she learned a lot about money, wealth, and investing from others. Now, she's trying to give back and do the same for her peers.    If you're curious about angel investing, my interview with Kim will give you a sneak peek into what it's like getting started, and the lessons she learned with her first investments.        Key Topics: Learning to work with money from a young age Becoming attuned to the different opportunities kids have growing up Pounding payment to save up during college How working in real estate changed her views on money and investing Basing her investments on becoming financially free How Kim began her venture fund Using her VC and PC experience to make space for black investors Early lessons in angel investing Considering risk tolerance with investing Bringing financial literacy to the next generation The legacy Kim will leave behind Connect with Kim online: Website: https://openventure.capital/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kimberleynixon/ Find more from Syama Bunten: Instagram: @gettingrichpod, @syama.co, Website: https://scalingretail.com/, www.syamabunten.com Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/scalingretailconsulting

In this episode of Engaging Alternatives Spotlight, Elana Margulies-Snyderman, Director, Publications, EisnerAmper, speaks with Alfredo Ignacio Vargas, Founder & CEO of Integra Groupe, a Miami and California-based venture capital firm focused on investing in Latin America startups. Alfredo shares the outlook for venture capital investing in Latin American startups, including the greatest opportunities and challenges, how the firm integrates ESG and DEI and more.   

In this episode of Engaging Alternatives Spotlight, Elana Margulies-Snyderman, Director, Publications, EisnerAmper, speaks with Chris Bostick, Partner, and Thea Pham, Senior Associate, at OCV Partners, a Los Angeles-based venture capital firm that invests in technology and healthcare startups. The duo shares their outlook for VC investing in technology and health care startups including the greatest opportunities and challenges, how the firm integrates ESG, DEI and more. 

Corporate Venture Capital, or CVC, continues to play a major role in investment and deal activity across numerous growth industries. Jones Day partners Tim Curry and Taylor Stevens discuss who's investing, the opportunities they're targeting, and the special factors to consider in a corporate venture investment. Read the full transcript here.

Opportunity Zones aren't just for real estate. The OZ tax incentive can be leveraged to drive investment into early-stage companies that are structured as Qualified Opportunity Zone Businesses (QOZBs). Jack Januszewski, vice president at Spring Mountain Capital, joins the show to discuss the intersection of venture capital, Opportunity Zones, and community impact. Show notes & transcript: https://opportunitydb.com/2024/01/jack-januszewski-293/

Is an experienced executive with a demonstrated history of working in the medical device industry. He is a strong business development professional skilled in Negotiation, Business Planning, Coaching, Medical Devices, and Entrepreneurship. Recently he started a niche life consultancy practice working with Nextgens who've inherited wealth and are trying to understand the philosophical principles of this privilege and responsibility. Main point:What motivated you to focus specifically on Nextgens who've inherited wealth and are still determining some of the philosophical responsibilities?Can you provide a brief overview of the five critical philosophical perspectives you work on in your consultancy with Nextgens, who've inherited wealth?Could you share a memorable experience or success story from your consultancy work with Nextgen inheritors of wealth?You frequently lecture at wealth conferences. What are some common themes or insights you experience from these occasions?What challenges and opportunities have you encountered in growing an international practice, and how do you navigate them?In your consultancy practice, what do you find most enjoyable about your work with the next-gen inheritors of wealth?In your own life, how do you balance the philosophical aspects of inherited wealth with the practicalities of wealth management?What is the best way to find additional information for those interested in learning more?What advice would you give to individuals who have developed their wealth rather than inheriting it as they navigate the philosophical complexities of wealth management?Fisher Wallace Symulator? Connect with Chip Fisher:ursusadvisory@gmail.com

Matt is a retired corporate executive who transitioned to full time real estate investor. His investment portfolio includes over 2,000 units of multifamily apartments and many other alternative asset classes.Main point:How did you transition from corporate executive to real estate entrepreneur?How does someone get started passively investing in real estate and alternative assets?What are the critical stats you must review before investing in any opportunity?What key lessons have you learned as a savvy investor?Why should you have investments outside of Wall Street?Connect with Matt Hansen:www.HansenHoldings.commatt@hansenholdings.comhttps://www.facebook.com/matthew.hansen.52056https://www.linkedin.com/in/matthewhansen11/http://www.hansenholdings.comPodcast-Better Returns: Invest Like a Pro

Follow me @samirkaji for my thoughts on the venture market, with a focus on the continued evolution of the VC landscape.We're thrilled to have Alex Pall, general partner at Mantis VC, a seed and an early stage fund based in LA. Alex is a great example of someone who has made a significant crossover from another industry—he is one half of the award-winning duo of the Chainsmokers, a group that has found mainstream success by breaking boundaries between pop, indie, electronic, alternative, and rock.We discuss how Alex and the team thought through joining the ranks of venture capital, their early learnings, and the importance of self-awareness in terms of ` About Alex Pall:Alex Pall is one half (Drew Taggart is the other half)of the GRAMMY® Award-winning, RIAA Diamond-certified duo The Chainsmokers. In 2020, alongside Drew Taggart, Jeffrey Evans, and Milan Koch, founded Mantis Venture Capital.Other businesses under their purview include a stake in the popular JAJA Tequila and The Chainsmokers' very own film, television, and podcast production company, Kick The Habit Productions—which boasts a full slate of projects in development.In this episode, we discuss:(01:51) Chainsmokers' Early Days and Entrepreneurial Goals​​(02:48) Transition from Music Artists to Financially Savvy Investors​​(03:37) Emphasis on Passion-Driven Investments​​(04:50) Building a Network and Seeking Investment Opportunities​​(06:43) Critical Decision-Making in Business Ventures​​(07:00) Inspiration from Jimmy Buffett's Business Model​​(08:14) Importance of Work Ethic and Assisting Founders​​(12:31) Addressing skepticism about a celebrity fund(13:50) Mentor's Advice on Investing with Experienced Partners​​(16:51) Setting Realistic Goals in Initial Fundraising​​(17:19) Fundraising Challenges During COVID-19's Onset​​(19:01) Learning from the first fund(20:11) Insights on Unpredictability in Venture Capital Investing​​(22:15) Developing a Disciplined Investment Approach​​(26:01) Adding Value to Portfolio Companies​​(27:46) Storytelling as a Business Differentiator​​(31:01) Trust as a Cornerstone in Investment Community​​(31:32) Learning from past Investment Decision​​s(32:45) Investing in Great Teams and People​​(33:51) Holistic View in Investment Decisions​​(36:04) Providing Honest Feedback to Founders​​(37:52) Navigating a Challenging Investment Landscape​​(39:25) Avoiding Overreliance on Large Capital Raises​​(40:09) Differentiating Business Strategies​​(41:32) Parallels Between Music and Venture Capital​​(44:13) Success Beyond Prestigious Educational Backgrounds​​(45:30) Passion and Commitment in Projects​I'd love to know what you took away from this conversation with Alex. Follow me @SamirKaji and give me your insights and questions with the hashtag #ventureunlocked. If you'd like to be considered as a guest or have someone you'd like to hear from (GP or LP), drop me a direct message on Twitter.Podcast Production support provided by Agent Bee  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

Nizar Tarhuni heads up research for PitchBook, which is a Morningstar affiliate. PitchBook is a premier provider of data on public and private markets. We're going to focus a little bit more on private markets today because this topic is aligned with what we've been talking about recently at Morningstar relating to the evolving investor. The concept there is it's not traditional financial outcomes, it's also nonfinancial outcomes. It's also not just public markets, it's private markets. It's another important dimension that advisors have to manage on behalf of their clients.BackgroundBioVenture Capital, Public, and Private Companies“Battle of the Funds: Do VC Specialists Outperform Generalists?” by Leah Hodgson, PitchBook, Sept. 21, 2023.“Quantitative Perspectives: US Market Insights, Q3 2023,” PitchBook, Aug. 10, 2023.“Analyzing the IPO Market Outlook: Examining Current Market Conditions to Highlight Potential Next Steps for VC-Backed IPOs,” PitchBook, Sept. 7, 2023.Performance TrendsPitchBook IndexesQ3 2023 PitchBook-NVCA Venture MonitorReturn Smoothing“Return Smoothing in Private Markets: Estimating the True Volatility of Private Market Returns,” PitchBook, June 4, 2021.Strategy and Manager Selection“Predicting Performance: How Persistent Are Private Fund Returns?” PitchBook, Aug. 26, 2023.“Allocator Solutions: Evaluating Persistence in Fund Performance,” PitchBook, Aug. 24, 2023.PitchBook PE Barometer

In this episode, host Ben Fraser is joined by Leif Hartwig, founder of Wealth VP. Leif created a platform catering to larger family offices, facilitating their investments in venture capital and early-stage seed opportunities. He shares his top three criteria for investment success, backed by an AI with an impressive 80% predictability score. Leif also discusses the hidden power of SaaS companies, comparing their value to other business models, including real estate. Whether you're an angel investor or interested in venture capital, this episode offers invaluable insights for navigating today's dynamic market. Tune in to empower your financial journey! Connect with Leif Hartwig on LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/leif-hartwig/ Connect with Ben Fraser on LinkedIn ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/benwfraser/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠   Invest Like a Billionaire podcast is sponsored by Aspen Funds which focuses on macro-driven alternative investments for accredited investors. Get started and download your free economic report today at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://aspenfunds.us/report⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠  Join the Investor Club to get early access to exclusive deals. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.aspenfunds.us/investorclub⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠  Subscribe on your favorite podcast app, so you never miss an episode. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.thebillionairepodcast.com/subscribe

Masha Bucher, founder and general partner of Day One Ventures, joins Julia La Roche on episode 102 for a discussion of the state of venture capital, investing in artificial intelligence, valuations, navigating PR, the changing media landscape, meeting Jeff Bezos, and more. https://www.dayoneventures.com/ 0:00 Intro + welcome Masha to the show 1:08 Venture capital landscape today 2:40 Decreased interest in late-stage investing, not early-stage 4:50 Investing in AI ahead of the AI boom 7:45 Robotics 9:25 Correction for generative AI companies? 11:33 Meeting Jeff Bezos 14:00 Valuations 19:00 Investment activity 20:50 Vetting companies 26:48 Public relations to venture capital 31:35 When to get a PR agency? 36:12 Changing media landscape 40:00 Exits 45:35 Meeting founders through social 48:40 Starting a VC fund

Be Uncommon If You Can – Because in our Uniqueness & Struggles – Give Birth to our GREATNESS! Listen Now as I interview uncommon people, business owners & top level entrepreneur assassins & their uncommon journey! This is the Journey with Christian D Evans Podcast! Be Uncommon….If You Can! __________ CONNECT WITH ME: Twitter: https://twitter.com/be_uncommon_now?t=3bJA68AUmCxFBjciRGm8Tw&s=09 TikTok: https://vm.tiktok.com/ZTdujUXWv/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/ChristianDEvansEliteSideHustler/videos LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/evansandfamily/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/christian_d_evans/?hl=en Journey with Christian Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/journey-with-christian-d-evans/id1396344349#business #entrepreneur #success #investing #motivation #billionaire #investingtips #billionairelifestyle #wealth

Bloomberg's Ed Ludlow and Emily Chang sits down with Uber CEO Dara Khosrowshahi to discuss the company's earnings results. Deena Shakir of Lux Capital joins with her take on the state of venture capital investing. Plus, the CEO of Stocktwits look at Elon Musk's X Corp.'s ambitions to be an everything app. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Coco Brown is the Founder and CEO of Athena Alliance, an Executive-Education-As-A-Service platform helping women advance as founders, corporate executives, board members and investors. Athena's peer network, with its live and on-demand learning, networking, and coaching, has helped thousands of women, and brought more than 400 women to corporate boards. Former COO of Taos which sold to IBM, Coco has served on ten commercial and non-profit boards and advisory boards, and she's part of Nasdaq's Governance Insights Council, and is often called on to share guidance to the evolving focus and breadth of responsibility within the modern boardroom.

Miguel Armaza sits down with Mercedes Bent, Partner at Lightspeed, a global venture capital firm founded in the year 2000. Over the last 23 years, they have secured over $18 billion in committed capital and backed over 500 companies, including Snap, Affirm, Faire, Grubhub, Carta, Blend, and a long list of great firms.In this episode, we discuss:Investing in marketplaces or credit-driven businesses and what founders and investors should keep in mind when looking at these verticals.Benefits of having a global investment team how Lightspeed often invests in similar trends and businesses around the worldThe Latin American fintech opportunity. Mercedes leads the LatAm practice at Lightspeed – what are some of the biggest ideas taking place in Brazil, Mexico, and beyond?Potential AI applications in FintechLessons for emerging VCsLightspeed's portfolio construction strategy… and a lot more!Want more podcast episodes? Join me and follow Fintech Leaders today on Apple, Spotify, or your favorite podcast app for weekly conversations with today's global leaders that will dominate the 21st century in fintech, business, and beyond.Do you prefer a written summary, instead? Check out the Fintech Leaders newsletter and join 52,000+ readers and listeners worldwide!Miguel Armaza is Co-Founder & Managing General Partner of Gilgamesh Ventures, a seed-stage investment fund focused on fintech in the Americas. He also hosts and writes the Fintech Leaders podcast and newsletter.Miguel on LinkedIn: https://bit.ly/3nKha4ZMiguel on Twitter: https://bit.ly/2Jb5oBcFintech Leaders Newsletter: bit.ly/3jWIpqp

Kevin Siskar talks about venture capital investing, the types of companies emerging in the venture capital space, how you can shift yourself to have a growth mindset, and more!Kevin Siskar is the Vice President of Portfolio & Selection at 43North, where he has built a portfolio of over 150 early-stage technology startup companies.IN THIS EPISODE, YOU'LL LEARN: 00:00 - Intro02:01 - What types of companies 43North looks to invest in.07:29 - What types of industries are currently most exciting from Kevin's point of view?11:16 - How studying human behavior can help you as an investor.23:02 - The differences between working at a large corporation and working at a smaller company.44:53 - How luck has played into the companies that Kevin has worked with.And much, much more!*Disclaimer: Slight timestamp discrepancies may occur due to podcast platform differences.BOOKS AND RESOURCESVisit Kevin's blog.Visit 43North's and Finta's websites.Related Episode: Listen to MI071: How To Become A Successful Entrepreneur w/ Sean Castrina, or watch the video.Related Episode: Listen to MI117: Impact Investing and Partnerships w/ Zachary Conway & Adrian Grenier, or watch the video.NEW TO THE SHOW?Check out our Millennial Investing Starter Packs.Browse through all our episodes (complete with transcripts) here.Try Robert and Rebecca's favorite tool for picking stock winners and managing our portfolios: TIP Finance.Enjoy exclusive perks from our favorite Apps and Services.Stay up-to-date on financial markets and investing strategies through our daily newsletter, We Study Markets.Learn how to better start, manage, and grow your business with the best business podcasts.P.S The Investor's Podcast Network is excited to launch a subreddit devoted to our fans in discussing financial markets, stock picks, questions for our hosts, and much more! Join our subreddit r/TheInvestorsPodcast today!SPONSORSGet a FREE audiobook from Audible.Get personalized, expert advice that helps you see things clearly with ATB.Take stock of your finances and investing strategy with Betterment.Let an expert do your taxes from start to finish so you can relax with TurboTax.Talk to your clients about Desjardins Responsible Investment today and support what's right for society and what's good for business.If your business has five or more employees and managed to survive Covid you could be eligible to receive a payroll tax rebate of up to twenty-six thousand dollars per employee. Find out if your business qualifies with Innovation Refunds.Find the perfect piece of jewelry for life's special moments with Blue Nile. Save up to 50% off today!Support our free podcast by supporting our sponsors.Connect with Kevin: Website | Twitter | LinkedInConnect with Clay: TwitterSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Coco Brown is the Founder and CEO of Athena Alliance, an Executive-Education-As-A-Service platform helping women advance as founders, corporate executives, board members and investors. Athena's peer network, with its live and on-demand learning, networking, and coaching, has helped thousands of women, and brought more than 400 women to corporate boards. Former COO of Taos which sold to IBM, Coco has served on ten commercial and non-profit boards and advisory boards, and she's part of Nasdaq's Governance Insights Council, and is often called on to share guidance to the evolving focus and breadth of responsibility within the modern boardroom.

Living in Austin, we've seen many popular companies either start or move their HQ and Regional Offices here such as Onnit, Yeti and Indeed, to name a few. We've also seen a trend of tech companies specializing in health and wellness start here in the city. My guest today is Marcus Stroud, the Co-Founder of TXV: an early stage venture capital firm that led investments into companies such as Oura, Future, Levels and Open. We talk about how Marcus started in Venture Capital, how he defines human performance, the future of human performance and new companies emerging in the space.Time Stamps:(1:00) Who is Marcus?(1:54) How Marcus Started(3:55) What is a Venture Capital Fund?(5:35) Who is Marcus's Customer?(10:25) Defining Human Performance(14:00) The Future of Human Performance(23:38) Missing Opportunity in the Space(26:45) What Marcus Uses(29:47) Where To Find MarcusFollow Marcus on Instagram

Our guest today is Danielle Joseph. Danielle is a Managing Director and leads the Closed Loop Ventures Group platform – the seed and pre-seed investment division of Closed Loop Partners - focused on the circular economy. She is also a Board Member of several companies.   Prior to Closed Loop Partners, Danielle worked on clean energy project finance activities, including clean energy, energy efficiency, waste-to-value, water resources and reclamation, and environmental services.   Danielle earned her MBA from Stanford Graduate School of Business where she led the GSB Impact Fund, an early stage investing platform for impact-driven companies. Danielle earned her Bachelor of Arts from Pomona College.   Danielle is a mentor with Built By Girls – an organisation preparing the next generation of female leaders, builders and creators.   What we'll talk about in this episode What is the circular economy, and how can it help reduce waste in supply chains? How Venture Capital and other asset classes can help accelerate the sustainable movement What qualifications philosophy majors have to become VCs How to balance the traditional VC investment thesis with ESG impacts VC portfolio concentration and how to manage it for sustainability The impact of the current market environment for circular investments   Links https://www.closedlooppartners.com/team-members/danielle-joseph-2/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/danielle-joseph-71790026/ https://www.homebiogas.com/ https://partsmonkey.com/ https://www.solarcycle.us/ https://www.cartercenter.org/ https://www.amazon.de/-/en/Peter-Lacy/dp/1349959677 https://www.amazon.com/Waste-Free-World-Circular-Economy-Planet/dp/0593191846 https://www.wastedive.com/ Contact & Disclaimer If you want to get in touch: contact@thewallstreetlab.com Disclaimer: Information contained in this podcast constitutes the opinions of individuals and should not be treated as investment, tax, financial or legal advice. We take no responsibility for the accuracy of any statements made in this podcast. This podcast is for informational and educational purposes only and it does not contain an offer to sell or buy any sort of financial products and should not be treated as advertisement for such. Any copying, distribution or reproduction of this podcast without the prior permission of the creators of the podcast is strictly prohibited.

Lu Zhang is the Founder and Managing Partner of Fusion Fund, a renowned Silicon Valley based investor, a serial entrepreneur, and a Stanford Engineering alumna. Lu was recently selected as one of the Best 25 Female Early-stage Investors by Business Insider (2021). As one of the top female investors in America, Lu's story was a case study of the UN Women Leaders in Action series, she was a World Economic Forum – Young Global Leader (Class of 2018), as well as the Featured Honoree in VC of Forbes 30 Under 30 (2017). Prior to starting Fusion Fund, she was the Founder and CEO of a medical device company focused on non-invasive technology for the early diagnosis of Type II diabetes. Lu is a frequent speaker at tech events and conferences and also serves as a mentor and advisor to several tech innovation programs in Silicon Valley. Lu is the board member and chairman of the Youth Council of Future Forum and Future Science Award.Fusion Fund supports early-stage entrepreneurs who are looking to build globally disruptive companies using innovative technologies to drive systemic change. We are entering the next wave of technological advancement and foundational innovation is required to enable massive growth. With Fusion Fund's technical and entrepreneurial backgrounds, we seek to support entrepreneurs who are building companies with strong technical barriers and advantages in their business models. Fusion Fund explores both established industries and nascent markets as we search for the next teams of entrepreneurs. Areas we have strong conviction include: network technology, connected industry, AI, Health + medical, deep tech.@FusionFundVC @luzhangvcPodcast Link: https://link.chtbl.com/FemTechFocusSocial HandlesLinkedin: @FemTech Focus @Brittany BarretoTwitter: @Femtech_Focus @DrBrittBInstagram: @FemTechFocus @DrBrittanyBarretoFacebook: @FemTech Focus @Dr. Brittany BarretoFemTech Focus Bio:FemTech Focus is a 501c3 non-profit organization founded to bring awareness externally and internally for the FemTech industry and to empower the key stakeholders including entrepreneurs, investors, physicians, governments, and biopharma with resources and research to elevate women's health and wellness globally. Subscribe and Donate: www.femtechfocus.orgFemTech Focus Podcast Description:The FemTech Focus Podcast with Dr. Brittany Barreto is a meaningfully provocative conversational series that brings women's health experts - including doctors, scientists, inventors, and founders - on air to talk about the innovative technology, services, and products that are improving women, female, and girl's health and wellness, collectively known as FemTech. The podcast gives the host, Dr. Brittany Barreto, and guests an engaging, friendly environment to learn about the past, present, and future of women's health and wellness.