Podcasts about ventures

Marketing is undergoing a seismic shift as technology, consumer behavior, and leadership styles evolve. Michael Kassan, a trailblazer at the intersection of media, marketing, and innovation, has helped shape that transformation. He joins Inside the ICE House to share how modern leaders must adapt their thinking to stay ahead, build resilient brands, and navigate the complexities of a rapidly changing landscape. Kassan reflects on his journey, the future of marketing in an AI-driven world, and the leadership principles that continue to guide him through disruption and opportunity.

This episode recorded live at the 10th Annual Health IT + Digital Health + RCM Annual Meeting features Dr. Mark Townsend, Chief Clinical Digital Ventures Officer at Bon Secours Mercy Health. He shares how his organization uses AI, venture partnerships, and operational insights to drive scalable change, improve patient engagement, and balance innovation with regulatory and budget realities.

AI is forcing engineering leaders to become part-CFO, part-governance expert, and part-business strategist. Are you ready for the shift? We're joined by Lake Dai, a globally recognized AI expert, professor at Carnegie Mellon, and founder of Sancus Ventures, to explore the new operating strategies required in an AI-first era. She explains why AI has evolved from a simple tool to a core business metric that leaders are held accountable for on earnings calls. This new reality introduces massive new compute costs—sometimes 30-50% of OpEx—forcing leaders to adopt the financial foresight of a CFO to forecast and justify spending.Beyond the balance sheet, Lake identifies AI governance as the biggest blind spot for most leaders today, outlining the urgent need for an AI handbook to manage unit, system, and ethical risks. This strategic shift also reshapes the engineering org itself, from managing hybrid teams of humans and agents to the need for new training environments, almost like "AI flight simulators." This episode is an essential briefing on these new complexities, all centered on Lake's most urgent advice: in a world moving this fast, the best strategy is to slow down and focus on the fundamentals.LinearB: Your AI productivity journey starts hereFollow the hosts:Follow AndrewFollow BenFollow DanFollow today's guest(s):Connect with Lake on LinkedInSubscribe to Lake's Substack: LakeD-AI UnbundledLearn more about: Sancus VenturesReferenced in today's show:I didn't believe it until I saw it: but it *really* works in open offices! And you cannot even hear devs "whispering."Councils of agentsIf you don't tinker, you don't have tasteI invited strangers to message me through a receipt printerSupport the show: Subscribe to our Substack Leave us a review Subscribe on YouTube Follow us on Twitter or LinkedIn Offers: Learn about Continuous Merge with gitStream Get your DORA Metrics free forever

As a former hedge fund investor, Eva Yazhari is comfortable making the contrarian bet. While other VC investors are swinging for grand slams with AI startups, Yazhari's Beyond Capital Ventures is knocking down singles and doubles around the west Indian Ocean, one of the world's fastest-growing regions. “The gap is where the alpha lives,” Yazhari told ImpactAlpha on the latest Agents of Impact podcast.

Welcome back to another episode of Upside at the EUVC Podcast, where ⁠Dan Bowyer⁠,⁠ Mads Jensen⁠ of ⁠SuperSeed⁠, ⁠Lomax Ward⁠ of ⁠Outsized Ventures⁠ and ⁠Andrew J Scott⁠ of ⁠7percent Ventures⁠, and Lomax unpack the forces shaping European venture capital.This week's conversation spans the spectrum, from AI moratoriums and political overreach to funding freezes, LP pullbacks, and the question of whether Europe still dares to dream big.The crew digs into whether regulation is protecting society or suffocating innovation, the chilling effect of capital retreat, and how optimism can be rebuilt amid macro fatigue.

On Mission Matters, Adam Torres interviews Nicolas Tabardel, Managing Partner, ATUM Ventures, about venture building in deep tech—sourcing IP from research institutes, validating with corporates, funding early milestones, and empowering founders to scale solutions in clean energy, advanced manufacturing, AI, and healthcare. Follow Adam on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/askadamtorres/ for up to date information on book releases and tour schedule. Apply to be a guest on our podcast: https://missionmatters.lpages.co/podcastguest/ Visit our website: https://missionmatters.com/ More FREE content from Mission Matters here: https://linktr.ee/missionmattersmedia Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On Mission Matters, ⁠Adam Torres⁠ interviews ⁠Nicolas Tabardel⁠, Managing Partner, ATUM Ventures, about venture building in deep tech—sourcing IP from research institutes, validating with corporates, funding early milestones, and empowering founders to scale solutions in clean energy, advanced manufacturing, AI, and healthcare. Follow Adam on Instagram at ⁠https://www.instagram.com/askadamtorres/⁠ for up to date information on book releases and tour schedule. Apply to be a guest on our podcast: ⁠https://missionmatters.lpages.co/podcastguest/⁠ Visit our website: ⁠https://missionmatters.com/⁠ More FREE content from Mission Matters here: ⁠https://linktr.ee/missionmattersmedia⁠ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Joaquin Martin and Carlos Lacave discuss the Nomadar's (NOMA) innovative approach to the business of football. With a focus on technology, digitalization, and real estate, Nomadar aims to generate alternative revenue streams beyond just ticket sales. Key projects include a multi-purpose event center in Spain and a high-performance training program.======== Schwab Network ========Empowering every investor and trader, every market day. Subscribe to the Market Minute newsletter - https://schwabnetwork.com/subscribeDownload the iOS app - https://apps.apple.com/us/app/schwab-network/id1460719185Download the Amazon Fire Tv App - https://www.amazon.com/TD-Ameritrade-Network/dp/B07KRD76C7Watch on Sling - https://watch.sling.com/1/asset/191928615bd8d47686f94682aefaa007/watchWatch on Vizio - https://www.vizio.com/en/watchfreeplus-exploreWatch on DistroTV - https://www.distro.tv/live/schwab-network/Follow us on X – https://twitter.com/schwabnetworkFollow us on Facebook – https://www.facebook.com/schwabnetworkFollow us on LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/company/schwab-network/ About Schwab Network - https://schwabnetwork.com/about

Daniel Ibri is Co-founder and Managing Partner at Mindset Ventures. This is an excellent discussion about the changing dynamics of AI and venture capital.

This episode recorded live at the 10th Annual Health IT + Digital Health + RCM Annual Meeting features Kali Arduini Ihde, Director, NM Ventures and Innovation, Northwestern Medicine. She shares how her team is leveraging AI to reduce clinician burden, improve documentation accuracy, streamline prior authorizations, and foster a culture of curiosity and adaptability in healthcare innovation.

In this capstone episode of the “What Is the Right?” series, we consider the state of the Right today and where it's headed in the years to come. In this limited series, we've explored the different factions and flavors that make up what we would broadly call “the Right” in America today. We've looked at freedom […]

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Behind every match lies a world we can't see: Passing patterns, intentions, and player movements into space. What if technology could finally make them visible?That's where Pawel Osterreicher, CEO and co-founder of Respo.Vision, is driving change. From his early days at BCG to building one of the most advanced tracking systems in sport, his mission has been clear: turn the invisible layers of movement and intention into understanding.In this special episode of LeCorner, hosted by our CSO Jean-Baptiste Alliot, Pawel shares how Respo.Vision, one of our partner companies, uses AI, computer vision, and LLMs while reshaping sports analytics, making 3D tracking and cognitive insights accessible beyond elite setups.Together, they explore how Respo.Vision is redefining the boundaries of sports data, delivering 3D tracking, player orientation, and cognitive insights from a single camera feed. What was once reserved for elite multicam systems is now becoming accessible across every level of the game, from top-tier clubs to grassroots academies.Pawel also unpacks the real impact of LLMs and conversational AI in performance analysis, not as replacements for human expertise, but as tools that simplify complexity, save time, and let coaches and analysts focus on what truly matters.Beyond the tech, the episode dives into the mindset behind entrepreneurship in sport. Pawel reflects on the highs and lows of building a company from scratch and shares advice for young professionals stepping into the industry.Tune in to discover:How AI and computer vision are unlocking unseen layers of performanceWhy accessibility and scalability matter more than ever in sports dataThe role of LLMs and conversational engines in reshaping analytics workflowsWhat the next frontier, agentic AI, could mean for coaches, scouts, and fansPawel's lessons from the rollercoaster path of entrepreneurshipWhether you're a data scientist, a coach, or simply fascinated by how tech is changing the way we understand sport, this conversation offers a grounded yet forward-looking take on the future of sports analytics.We hope you enjoy it!Hosted by Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy for more information.

Owen Thompson, CEO and Founder of Cambridge Future Tech (CFT), returns to the podcast for a fast-paced, candid conversation on how CFT has evolved from an an ambitious venture builder to one of the UK's most active deep tech venture studios.

Andrew Forson has been the President of the DeFi Technologies since April 2025. Mr. Forson was previously the Head of Ventures and Investments at the Hashgraph Group, the commercialization and enablement arm of Hedera. Mr. Forson is also a non-independent director on the board of directors of DeFi Technologies. In this conversation, we discuss:- Volatility leads to opportunity - The convergence of TradFi and crypto  - Stablecoin growth - Valour - 99 ETPs listed across exchanges in Europe and the UK - Canada Stablecorp, backer of the QCAD stablecoin - Collaboration with BTQ Technologies on post-quantum security.- The current state of crypto - Investing in crypto via public markets - Institutions joining crypto DeFi Technologies X: @DeFiTechGlobalWebsite: defi.techLinkedIn: DeFi TechnologiesAndrew Forson X: @ForsonLinkedIn: Andrew Forson, TEP---------------------------------------------------------------------------------This episode is brought to you by PrimeXBT.PrimeXBT offers a robust trading system for both beginners and professional traders that demand highly reliable market data and performance. Traders of all experience levels can easily design and customize layouts and widgets to best fit their trading style. PrimeXBT is always offering innovative products and professional trading conditions to all customers.  PrimeXBT is running an exclusive promotion for listeners of the podcast. After making your first deposit, 50% of that first deposit will be credited to your account as a bonus that can be used as additional collateral to open positions. Code: CRYPTONEWS50 This promotion is available for a month after activation. Click the link below: PrimeXBT x CRYPTONEWS50FollowApple PodcastsSpotifyAmazon MusicRSS FeedSee All

In this episode, we welcome Kevin Brockland, Managing Partner and Founder of Indelible Ventures. Kevin is a prominent investor dedicated to being an active, positive contributor to the Southeast Asian startup ecosystem, with a particular focus on the Philippines, Thailand, and Malaysia.Kevin takes us through his journey, starting from a small town in Missouri (the "Show-Me state"), where he developed his entrepreneurial mindset through an early hustle of reselling bulk candy at school. He shares how being kicked out of high school limited his options and forced him to hustle, working a full-time job at an automotive firm and an overnight hotel shift while attending night school. This led to a period of extensive world travel and study in Europe and Mexico before he pursued his MBA in finance and Master's in international relations at Seton Hall, just as the 2008 financial crisis hit. Kevin then discusses his investment thesis, which centers on addressing the geographic and stage gaps in Southeast Asian institutional capital. He explains why he believes the market is at a tipping point to shift from consumer tech to enterprise/B2B technology and how his philosophy of "give first, get later" is key to building an active ecosystem. Finally, he offers his perspective on the current wave of AI in Southeast Asia and how it is changing the "build versus buy" dynamic for corporate SaaS.Links/Sponsors:OneCFO: The Philippines' leading fractional CFO services provider. https://www.onecfoph.co/Hustleshare is powered by Podmachine Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The tech sector often appears to be a goldmine that anyone with a few coding skills can tap into and reap massive profits - literally overnight.The reality is a bit different.  From developing products that will actually sell to understanding that ‘overnight' is more like ‘over years' and that behind the scenes there are endless frustrations and obstacles that you need to overcome before hitting the jackpot - assuming that you eventually do.Today we're joined by Natalia Loza,   She's a commercial and product innovation leader whose cracked the code for building and scaling digital technologies from idea to revenue. This includes developing software that broke even within a record four months of inception and an internal operations tool that generated over £600,000 in under six months.She's also the founder of Connected.Ventures, a curated network of over 300 technology innovation leaders in the UK.In this podcast Natalia will talking about:The key decisions that allowed her to take a product from concept to revenue in just four monthsThe unseen cost of saying ‘yes'.Why "done" is a moving target in tech products.USEFUL LINKS:Connect with Natalia Loza:  linkedin.com/in/nata-lozaWebsite for Connected Ventures: connected.venturesLearn about Inside Fashion:  https://insidefashionLive.netVisit A Seat at The Table's website at https://seat.fm

Brodie Sutherland of Tocvan Ventures provides an introduction to the company and the Gran Pilar Gold-Silver Project in Sonora, Mexico. The company recently announced the mobilization of equipment to site for the upcoming drilling, trenching activities, and ground preparation for the planned pilot mine operation. The first drill rig is also set to mobilize to the North Alteration Zone, positioning the Company to accelerate its exploration and development efforts.

Joining Richard and Matt Rogan is António Caçorino, founder & CEO of APEX, the sports fund manager known for its roster of over 70 athletes across 15 sports and 30+ leagues. Famous names attached to the fund include Formula 1 drivers Lando Norris (McLaren), Carlos Sainz (Ferrari) and Valtteri Bottas, footballers Raphaël Varane (Manchester United/France), Christian Eriksen and Mason Mount (Manchester United), Jan Vertonghen, Daley Blind, Luuk de Jong and John Stones (Manchester City).The Portuguese investment company has deployed capital in elite sports ventures such as TMRW SPORTS, the company behind TGL golf, technology companies Playsight and ScorePlay.Other investments include Baller League, €23 million ($24.1 million) in series A funding into the creator meets football startup. Unofficial Partner is the leading podcast for the business of sport. A mix of entertaining and thought provoking conversations with a who's who of the global industry. To join our community of listeners, sign up to the weekly UP Newsletter and follow us on Twitter and TikTok at @UnofficialPartnerWe publish two podcasts each week, on Tuesday and Friday. These are deep conversations with smart people from inside and outside sport. Our entire back catalogue of 400 sports business conversations are available free of charge here. Each pod is available by searching for ‘Unofficial Partner' on Apple, Spotify, Google, Stitcher and every podcast app. If you're interested in collaborating with Unofficial Partner to create one-off podcasts or series, you can reach us via the website.

In this special episode of AI and the Future of Work, host Dan Turchin explores one of the most ambitious and debated frontiers in technology: Artificial General Intelligence (AGI).What is AGI? How close are we to creating machines that truly think, reason, and learn like humans? And what will that mean for the future of work, creativity, and ethics?This compilation episode revisits insights from three leading thinkers who have spent years defining, debating, and developing the next generation of intelligent systems.Featuring Guests

Welcome to TBCY! In this episode, host Stephen Ibaraki interviews Chris Wake, Founding Partner of Atypical Ventures. Chris shares his fascinating journey from his childhood curiosity and adoptive experience, to building and investing in groundbreaking frontier technologies. Discover how pivotal moments shaped his career, why he's passionate about “plausible science fiction,” and how Atypical Ventures is fueling innovation in fields like synthetic biology, lunar data centers, nuclear isotopes, and critical infrastructure.Learn about the mindset of an “engineer with empathy,” the future of investing at the boundary of atoms, bits and cells, and why Chris believes real change comes from supporting outliers and overlooked research. Whether you're a founder, investor, or curious mind, this episode is packed with insights into shaping the world's future through radical innovation.

What if the function you were about to join didn't really exist yet?In 2014, customer success was barely a function—it was an idea in the making. Omer Rabin took a bet on that idea at a time when the industry still needed convincing that managing customer relationships deserved its own tech stack. He went on to become Gainsight's Chief Evangelist when most people thought “customer success” sounded like corporate cheerleading.Fast forward a decade, and customer success has grown into a multi-billion-dollar industry. But somewhere along the way, many CS teams drifted from their strategic roots, becoming reactive order-takers buried in grunt work.In this episode, Omer Rabin (General Partner at TLA Ventures) and Chad Horenfeldt (VP of CS at Siena AI and author of The Strategic CSM) discuss the past, present, and future of customer success. They take us back to the early days—Pulse local events on Toronto rooftops, the hunter vs. farmer debate, and how Nick Mehta's pitch about “selling to existing customers” helped create an entire category.WHAT YOU'LL LEARN:• Why customer success emerged as a distinct function (and why it almost didn't)• How CS teams lost their strategic edge—and how to reclaim it• Why AI is bringing CS back to its strategic roots by eliminating grunt work• Why Omer believes the next generation of CEOs will come from customer success• Chad's framework for future customer intelligence• The one question every CSM should ask to align with their CEO's top priority---Check out the Key Takeaways & Transcripts: https://www.gainsight.com/presents/series/unchurned/---Where to Find Chad:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/chadhorenfeldt/The Strategic CSM: https://www.strategiccustomersuccess.com/Where to Find Omer:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/omerabin/Where to Find Josh: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jschachter/--- In this episode, we cover:0:00 – Preview & Introduction1:24 – Meet Chad & Omer2:10 – Pulse Local Events and Building the CS Community3:52 – Chad's Origin Story: Being an Early CS Ambassador4:55 – From Customer Cheerleading to Value Creation12:45 – The AI Revolution and the Return of Strategic CSMs18:31 – How Outcome-Based CS Influences Revenue23:53 – Defining Success Is a Challenge25:25 – How AI Analyzes Survey Data to Find Customer Sentiment28:10 – Customizing Product Updates for Customers29:25 – Tactical Advice for CSMs30:35 – Aligning with Company Needs

This week, Andreas Munk Holm and Jeppe Høier sit down with Matti Rönkkö, Managing Director of Kiilto Ventures, the venture arm of Finnish family-owned Kiilto.From Rocket Internet to running a corporate-backed, family-owned venture arm, Matti shares how Kiilto Ventures blends family capital, industry know-how, and VC pace to back startups in the sustainable built environment. They dive into portfolio examples, CVC vs VC dynamics, co-investing with generalists, and why superior product performance at price parity is the only path forward in climate and construction tech.

How can you design an intentional relationship with your money one that truly supports the life you want? In this conversation, Linda Grizely joins host Natalie Benamou to share how the MeMoney™ Method helps women align their financial choices with what brings them joy and meaning. The method centers on allocating money for yourself with intention, creating confidence and harmony in every decision.“You can live on a budget you hate, or you can create one you love that supports your life.”-Linda GrizelyTogether, Linda and Natalie explore how clarity, purpose, and self-value can shape a financial approach that feels energizing and deeply personal.3 Key TakeawaysDesign your financial life with purpose. The MeMoney™ Method helps you align spending with your values and goals.Feel empowered by choice. Every financial decision can reflect what matters most to you.Experience balance and joy. Allocating MeMoney™ creates space for fulfillment and peace of mind.One Action StepReview how you currently allocate your money and choose one area to realign with that brings you joy. Even a small shift toward intention can create lasting change. Start putting money aside for the freedom to spend it on something that gives you joy.Thank you Linda for being a guest on today's show and for being a valued member of HerCsuite®Keep shining your light bright. The world needs you.About Linda GrizelyLinda Grizely empowers women to take control of their finances with confidence, clarity, and purpose. Creator of MeMoney™, Linda is the go-to voice in women's financial empowerment, sparking bold, values-driven money decisions.https://www.lindagriz.com/https://www.linkedin.com/in/linda-grizely/https://www.instagram.com/lindagrizely/https://www.facebook.com/thelindagrizelyConnect with Natalie BenamouNatalie Benamou is Founder of HerCsuite®, a professional women's network and portfolio career company. HerCsuite® focuses on supporting women discovering what's NEXT in the second half of their careers. Signature programs include board readiness, women entrepreneurs and portfolio careers all leveraging AI. She also serves as President and CEO of HER HEALTHX, a nonprofit bridging the care communication gap and improving health outcomes for women.

Presidio CEO Will Ulrich and EQV Ventures CEO Jerry Silvey Discuss Their $664 Million Combination How do you build a fast-growing oil and gas company without drilling single hole and without planning to at any point in the future? That may sound like a riddle, but it's actually a business model that public investors will soon be able to invest in. This week, we speak with Will Ulrich, CEO of energy firm Presidio and Jerry Silvey, CEO of EQV Ventures Acquisition Corp. (NYSE:EQV). The two announced a $664 million combination in August. Will explains how Presidio has built a platform to acquire and optimize mature oil and gas assets and why he is confident that the company's playbook will allow it to remain aggressive while still paying out a sizeable dividend as soon as it lists. Jerry tells us how his team's first SPAC has managed to secure institutional buy-in for its vision at each stage and why he believes the time to accelerate Presidio's strategy is now.  

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In this episode, we sit down with Marla Sofer, founder and CEO of Knomee, a platform designed to help people build stronger, more authentic personal and professional relationships. Marla shares her journey from corporate leadership to entrepreneurship, reflecting on the risks, rewards, and lessons learned while turning her vision into a purpose-driven company. She discusses how technology, empathy, and perseverance have guided her path and how authentic connection can power both business growth and personal fulfillment.Tune in to hear Marla's inspiring story of innovation, resilience, and impact!Support the show

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Serial entrepreneurs, MIT professors, and climate tech experts share their blueprint for building startups in this new book.

Join us on Average Joe Finances as our guest Robby Kuster from Green Coffee Company, discusses the company's evolution from a small startup with three farms in Colombia to a major player in the coffee industry, known for its sustainable practices and vertical integration. Robby shares his personal journey from studying economics and teaching English in Colombia to growing Green Coffee Company and pursuing an MBA. Listeners will hear about the importance of sustainability in agriculture, the benefits of vertical integration, and plans for the company to IPO in the next few years.In this episode:Uncover how one career detour led Robby Kuster from teaching English to transforming Colombia's coffee industry.Gain insight into how vertical integration drives both sustainability and profitability in agriculture.Explore why recession-resistant sectors like coffee can offer stable, long-term investment potential.See how innovation and impact can align through Green Coffee Company's mission to modernize farming and empower communities.And so much more!Key Moments:00:50 Meet Robby Kuster01:43 Robbie's Journey with Green Coffee Company05:08 Green Coffee Company's Growth and Sustainability08:05 Vertical Integration and Market Expansion12:17 Investment and Future Prospects21:36 The Importance of Coffee22:15 Lessons from the Wine Industry24:12 Generational Shifts in Agriculture27:18 Green Coffee Company's Future Plans32:27 The Final Round: Personal Insights40:23 Where to Find More InformationFind Robby KusterWebsite: https://www.greencoffeecompany.com/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/robby-kuster/Average Joe Finances®All of our social media links and more: https://averagejoefinances.com/linksAbout Mike: https://mikecavaggioni.comShow Notes add-on continued here: https://averagejoefinances.com/show-notes/*DISCLAIMER* https://averagejoefinances.com/disclaimerSee our full episode transcripts here: https://podcast.averagejoefinances.com/episodesSend us a textSupport the show

Dr. Na-Ri Oh is a physician, biopharmaceutical executive with 15+ years of experience, biotech investor, and healthcare podcast host.As Managing Director and Co-Founder of Black Canyon Ventures, Na-Ri invests in early-stage biotech companies, especially those focusing on rare diseases. Prior, she held roles in global marketing and strategy at Top 20 biopharmaceutical companies, bringing life-saving medicines to patients across six continents. Before her time in biopharma, Na-Ri worked as an Infectious Disease physician, primarily in HIV medicine.In her free time, Na-Ri co-hosts The Real Pharma podcast, where she explores healthcare topics with industry pathfinders.Chapters:00:00 Introduction to Iconic Conversations01:54 Dr. Na-Ri Oh: A Journey in Healthcare and Investment03:45 The Shift Towards Health and Wellness08:26 AI's Role in the Future of Healthcare11:49 Cultural Identity and Growing Up Between Worlds16:43 The American Dream: Opportunities and Challenges20:15 Choosing Positivity in a Complex World21:38 The Ripple Effect of Kindness25:51 Finding Happiness and Contentment29:19 Embracing Change and New Challenges30:15 Innovating Drug Development for Rare Diseases36:22 Philosophical Insights on Life and MaturityLinks: GUEST: Dr. Na-Ri Oh

At the UP.Summit in Bentonville, AR, Morgan Brennan speaks with CesiumAstro CEO Shey Sabripour and Trousdale Ventures founder Philip Sarofim about driving next-generation industrialization, advanced connectivity, dual-use innovation, and how hard tech is reshaping both defense and commercial markets—on Earth and in space. Plus, CesiumAstro just secured eight SpaceX rideshare missions starting in 2026, a major leap that will fast-track validation of its next-gen space communications technology and what it all means for the new space race. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Billboard Magazine -. Frm Tokyo Bureau Chief, At the 16, Elise Krentzel became a Journalist & at 19, she was the youngest journalist on the KISS  Japan Tour.Rest in Power Ace!!Her Book "Under My Skin Trauma, Drama, and Rock n Roll" is the FIRST in a Trilogy.We're Ready to Really ROCK n Roll!!."Elise Says""It takes courage to step out and write your truth, own it and forgive it. Neglect and abandonment, physical, emotional, and verbal abuse, narcissistic parents and a host of malcontents to add flavor and color to the toxic mix that was my childhood.Yet light always shines through, right? I channeled my talents, hopes and ambition into writing about music and became a rock journalist as a teenager. I toured with Kiss on a press junket at 19 in Japan. That was just the beginning!Please CELEBRATE with me today! My book is now available and I'm dancing around my apartment with a bottle of bubbly. Get your rock ‘n' roll on!"Elise Krentzel's fast paced memoir, Under My Skin has earned #1 new release in these categories: Biographies of Rock Bands, Music Business, Rock, Composers & Musicians, and Jewish life. She shares how she took charge of the tumultuous 1970s by making a name for herself as a rock journalist when still a teenager. As a kid, she was encouraged by her parents to sing, play music, and write, but she wasn't allowed to be “herself.” Alienated, she hid her heart and learned to become a stranger in her own skin as the torment of early childhood taught her to mistrust everyone, especially herself.She's a multiglot: author, ghostwriter, mentor, public speaker, and communications entrepreneur who has lived in five countries for over twenty-five years. Starting in Japan from 1977 to 1984, she owned a talent and booking agency, introduced punk rock, was a DJ and, music journalist. As Tokyo Bureau Chief for Billboard Magazine, Elise introduced the Sony Walkman and Laserdisc technology to a western audience during her stint.© 2025 All Rights Reserved© 2025 Building Abundant Success!!Join Me on ~ iHeart Media @ https://tinyurl.com/iHeartBASSpot Me on Spotify: https://tinyurl.com/yxuy23baAmazon ~ https://tinyurl.com/AmzBASAudacy:  https://tinyurl.com/BASAud

Episode overview: Prince Nwadeyi spent years providing market research that unlocked South Africa's R600 billion (~USD 34.4 billion) informal economy for blue-chip clients. The likes of Swiss Re, Liberty, NASPERS all wanted the insights. Few wanted the execution risk. In conversation with Andile Masuku, Nwadeyi explains why his holding company SAG Ventures stopped selling insights and started building businesses. From Mustard Finance Group (formerly Setana Capital) providing working capital to township spaza shops (micro convenience stores), to Purchase Pal embedding funeral cover into everyday groceries, Nwadeyi's ventures share a common thread: aligning incentives across entire value chains whilst playing a longer game than quarterly-focused corporates can stomach. His journey from UCT postgrad researcher to operator deploying millions in credit with a claimed 99.9% repayment rate offers a masterclass in strategic patience and the power of granular consumer understanding. Key insights: - On why insights alone don't create impact: "We realised that some of the executives were not willing to take the risk, not for any risk of their own, but really just how the incentive structure set up within corporate." Nwadeyi discovered that knowing differently doesn't translate to acting differently when bonuses hang in the balance. The solution? Stop asking permission and build the innovation yourself. - On aligning incentives to unlock impossible markets: Working capital finance to informal retailers seemed impossible until Nwadeyi mapped the ecosystem. Wholesalers wanted more sales but couldn't offer credit. They did have transaction data. "Can we build a technology solution that interprets that data at scale to enable unique insight that traditional finance institutions don't have access to?" The result: finance the stock purchase to the wholesaler, the SME repays over 14 days, everyone wins. One of their spaza shop clients recently scaled from one store to three and bought her first house for R1 million (~USD 57,400) cash. - On thinking in decades whilst executing in months: "You don't have to think in days. You have to think in decades." Purchase Pal (what Nwadeyi claims to be "the world's first FMCG-embedded funeral insurance") represents one piece of a five-year strategy spanning multiple financial services verticals. The long game enables patient execution whilst maintaining corporate relevance. "What's my exit point? What's my entry point? Am I wanting to build this alongside?" - On why research beats assumptions every time: A tearful interview during his MPhil research - a woman describing the humiliation of borrowing money to bury her mother whilst neighbours gossiped about her poverty - sparked the Purchase Pal concept. "What if we could unlock quote unquote, what I call, no cost insurance?" Years of ethnographic research revealed the margin structure in FMCG goods, the cost burden of traditional insurance intermediation, and the customer stickiness problem facing consumer goods manufacturers. Research made the impossible obvious. Notable moment: The pivot from consultant to operator: Walking through a Cape Flats township, Nwadeyi's co-founder encountered a spaza shop owner struggling for financing. "All I ever wanted to do is to feed myself, feed my family or feed my business." That human story, repeated across thousands of township retailers, shifted SAG from insight provider to solution builder. Traditional finance wouldn't touch these operators. Nwadeyi's team reportedly deployed over R100 million (~USD 5.7 million) and achieved 99.9% repayment rates. Image credit: SAG Ventures

At the UP.Summit in Bentonville, AR, Morgan Brennan speaks with CesiumAstro CEO Shey Sabripour and Trousdale Ventures founder Philip Sarofim about driving next-generation industrialization, advanced connectivity, dual-use innovation, and how hard tech is reshaping both defense and commercial markets—on Earth and in space. Plus, CesiumAstro just secured eight SpaceX rideshare missions starting in 2026, a major leap that will fast-track validation of its next-gen space communications technology and what it all means for the new space race. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

In this episode, we reflect on the power of showing up—not just physically, but with purpose, passion, and skill. We're just getting back from Madison, Wisconsin, where our incredible advocates continue to show up for spinal cord injury legislation there. Our guest today is Adrien Cohen, the head of SCI Ventures - a philanthropic venture fund for spinal cord injury. Adrien dove into this work after his brother sustained a spinal cord injury, bringing his unique expertise in... More info: https://u2fp.org/get-educated/curecast/episode-133.html

This episode, Patty Corkery chats with Dr. Lamont Black — finance professor and founder of Wide Open Ventures — about how emerging technologies like AI and the stablecoin are shaping the future of finance, and how credit unions fit in.

Sandeep Sardana, Founder and General Partner at BluePointe Ventures, discusses his firm's vertical AI investment thesis.

Today's guest is Manish Patel of Nava VenturesManish is a Silicon Valley Veteran, having worked at Google before IPO, and eventually found his way to Venture Capital at Nava VenturesThis is a fantastic episode that dives into Google, his journey, and moreYou can connect with Manish belowNava Ventures Website Website: https://www.nava.vc/Manish's email: manish@nava.vcHost Roohi's handles below: X:https://x.com/roohi_kr?s=21&t=chThpLoxSfA_oCiLbEq5ngLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/roohi-kazi-53174113b/Other episodes of the pod here: https://businesspodcast.transistor.fm/

Welcome back to the EUCVC Summit Talks, where we bring you candid conversations with Europe's leading founders, corporate leaders, and investors shaping the future of venture collaboration.In this session, Marcus Behrendt, Managing Director at BMW i Ventures, and Nicole LeBlanc, Partner at Woven Capital (Toyota's global growth fund), join Andreas Munk Holm to explore the shifting landscape of mobility and corporate venture.From navigating capital-intensive hardware bets to finding the balance between strategic alignment and financial discipline, Marcus and Nicole share what they've learned running two of the world's most active mobility CVCs. They open up on exits, collaboration with startups, and how CVCs must evolve to remain relevant in an era of autonomous, connected, and electrified vehicles.

Real leadership isn't about doing more. It's about doing what matters with consistency and care. Staying grounded in your purpose, your values, and your humanity is what separates longevity from burnout. The best leaders aren't performing strength. They are practicing steadiness, empathy, and self-awareness.That's what drives Daisy Auger-Domínguez. As President of Auger-Domínguez Ventures and author of Inclusion Revolution and Burnt Out to Lit Up, she has spent her career helping organizations like Google, Disney, and Vice prove that people and performance can thrive together. Her Dominican, Puerto Rican, and New York roots shape a leadership style that blends resilience, joy, and unshakable values.In this episode of Branding Room Only, Paula Edgar and Daisy explore how to lead with purpose while staying true to who you are. They share real-world insight on navigating burnout, building inclusive workplaces, and treating thought leadership as service rather than self-promotion. You will walk away with perspective and practical steps to build a career and a brand that sustain you.1:13 – Daisy's definition of personal brand, three words to describe herself, and her favorite Buddha quote and hype song4:11 – The brand impact of growing up in the Dominican Republic and uptown New York6:50 – How Daisy's identity, personal brand, and leadership were shaped out of necessity9:42 – How to manage and help leaders build a brand during challenging times13:21 – How Daisy serves as a fractional Chief People Officer (CPO) while maintaining her core brand values16:47 – The relationship between inclusion and personal branding and how burnout impacts leadership22:27 – Key strategy for dealing with empathy and energy drain so you don't take on other people's stuff24:22 – A view on pursuing recognition and visibility in a way that aligns with your personal values27:27 – Branding advice for leaders of the next generation28:33 – How to think about authentically building your brand as a thought leader33:44 – A practice you can start immediately to better align your brand with the kind of leader you want to be38:57 – What it means to build a career you don't have to recover from and how personal branding helps create it40:54 – Daisy's joy space, why she values dignity in her personal brand, and the magic she brings to a roomMentioned In Keeping It Lit: Purposeful and Authentic Leadership with Daisy Auger-DomínguezDaisy Auger-DominguezInclusion Revolution and Burnt Out to Lit Up by Daisy-Auger-DominguezLearn More About Paula's Personal Branding Strategy Session OfferReflective QuestionsWhere did I learn? Where did I make myself proud? Where did I fall short this week? What energized me and what drained me? How can I redirect my energy?/What are the things that I can do differently?/What are the best ways to redirect my energy so that I can show up as the best version of myself?How will I continue to protect what I uncovered?Sponsor for this episodePGE Consulting Group LLC empowers individuals and organizations to lead with purpose, presence, and impact. Specializing in leadership development and personal branding, we offer keynotes, custom proYou know I love conferences. They're where credibility, connections, and opportunities collide, but showing up isn't enough. That's why I created Paula's Playbook: Engage Your Hustle - Conference Edition.Check it out at paulaedgar.com/digital-products and get ready to stop blending and start branding at conferences.

Welcome back to another episode of the EUVC Podcast, where we bring you the people and perspectives shaping European venture.Today, we're joined by Alexey Plesakov and Alexander Lis from Social Discovery Ventures (SDV) — a quietly influential, globally active investment firm deploying capital across the US and Europe. Born out of the bootstrapped success of Social Discovery Group (the company behind Dating.com), SDV invests in both funds and directs, with a venture allocation far above the family office norm.We dive into their origin story, why they're leaning into Europe now, their approach to fund vs. direct investments, and how they think about the future of VC in a more uncertain macro climate.

Jatin Desai is a Co-founder & Managing Partner at Inflexor Ventures. He is a seasoned operator turned venture capitalist who has successfully built and exited businesses in both the US and India. In this episode, Jatin shares his playbook on investing in deep tech, the future of AI in India, and the single biggest challenge facing Indian startups.⭐ Sponsored by Podcast10x - Podcasting agency for VCs - https://podcast10x.comInflexor Ventures - inflexor.vcJatin Desai on Linkedin - https://www.linkedin.com/in/jatin-desai-b47b183/

Discover how leaders who prioritize purpose and compassion create lasting impact, attract top talent, and transform lives. From childhood lessons to global initiatives, see why caring is the ultimate strategy for success.00:11- About Khalid MentakKhalid is the founder of the Catalyst Technology Innovation Group (CTIG) and a venture partner at Zuehlke Ventures.

Kartik Chandar, Founder of Avant-Garde Ventures, Inc., is an accomplished IT leader with over 25 years of experience architecting, developing, and delivering enterprise-level, business-focused solutions across multiple industries. With more than 15 years in IT management, he has led high-performing teams that align closely with organizational vision and strategy while fostering a culture of collaboration with the business. Throughout his career, Kartik has managed the delivery of solutions that enhance the efficiency and effectiveness of critical business processes. He has successfully delivered transformative technology initiatives for clients in the Finance, Manufacturing, Food Service, Health Care, Media & Entertainment, and Real Estate industries. -- Critical Mass Business Talk Show is Orange County, CA's longest-running business talk show, focused on offering value and insight to middle-market business leaders in the OC and beyond. Hosted by Ric Franzi, business partner at REF Orange County.

In this episode, Chris Palmieri, Founder and General Partner of Winter Street Ventures, joins the podcast to discuss launching the firm's $100 million Winter Street Ventures Fund I. He shares how the fund will back technology-enabled healthcare companies, the trends driving innovation in care delivery, and his passion for supporting leaders dedicated to transforming patient […]

In this episode recorded live at the McGuireWoods Healthcare Growth & Operations conference, Nina Williams, Associate Director of Mount Sinai Ventures, discusses how the health system is expanding its ambulatory footprint and investing in early stage companies. She shares insights on strategic partnerships, innovation trends, and advice for emerging healthcare leaders.

Our summer series on “What Is the Right?” has examined the factions that shape the modern conservative movement, from libertarians and traditionalists to fusionists and the New Right. Yet one force has loomed in the background throughout our conversations: Trumpism. While we have focused on ideas more than individuals, it's impossible to take stock of […]