Podcasts about ventures

Welcome to a new episode of the EUVC podcast, where our good friends Dan Bowyer and Mads Jensen from SuperSeed in a discussion with Andrew J. Scott, Founding Partner at 7percent Ventures, cover recent news and movements in the European tech landscape

Are you building an AI software company? Partner with me; message me "Ventures" on Instagram: https://bit.ly/4jcjD4sI've made millions with AI, and after testing dozens of ideas, I've narrowed it down to the 5 AI businesses with the biggest upside.In this episode, I'll show you how to start any of them with a simple 5-step process, what it costs, how much effort it takes, and how much you can really make.Atlas: https://bit.ly/4nXReRpFathom: https://bit.ly/4ny5noCRevio: https://bit.ly/4o5YECrIcon: https://bit.ly/3Kr2w2pPrecision: https://bit.ly/4nzxN1LFyxer: https://bit.ly/3IHqHsM

This episode explores the journey from scientific breakthrough to scalable industrial implementation. Phil Morle — partner at Main Sequence and co‑founder of Pollenizer — explains how strategic off‑takes generate market pull, the reasons nylon recycling advanced faster than PET, and the orchestration techniques required to progress from First-Of-A-Kind (FOAK) to Next-Of-A-Kind (NOAK) facilities. The conversation covers practical aspects of costs, partnership development, policy incentives, and industrial realities, including Phil's pragmatic test: "if it doesn't need a forklift, it's not relevant."Chapters:- 00:00:00 – Intro and producer mindset- 00:06:53 – Orchestration and Samsara origin story- 00:07:53 – Market pull with Woolworths and ANU enzymes- 00:11:12 – Why nylon before PET- 00:12:12 – Offtake vs. equity checks- 00:31:40 – Industrial reality: the forklift test- 00:33:56 – Samsara's infinite-recycling facility- 00:34:33 – Biomanufacturing as infrastructure- 00:40:25 – FOAK to NOAK playbooks- 00:55:00 – Cauldron's HyperFermentation infrastructureEpisode Links:- Main Sequence Ventures - https://www.mseq.vc/- Lululemon & Samsara deal - https://corporate.lululemon.com/media/our-stories/2025/lululemon-and-samsara-eco-announce-10-year-plan-to-advance-recycled-material-portfolio)- Future of Fungi Awards - https://www.futureisfungi.org/- **Michele Stansfield Episode** - https://creators.spotify.com/pod/profile/messaginglab/episodes/85--Always-Be-Brewing-Continuous-Fermentation-with-Cauldrons-Michele-Stansfield-e2lu3kdTopics Covered:venture capital, ecosystem orchestration, biotech, australian businessHave a question or comment? Message us here:Text or Call (804) 505-5553Instagram/Twitter/LinkedIn/Youtube/Grow Everything

Chicago social researcher Shahd Alasaly discusses Blue Meets Blue, a humanitarian fashion label she founded in 2015, with Luka and Vegas K Jarrow.

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.

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.

Devang, Global Head of Christie's Ventures, joins us to explore the transformative power of technology in the art world. With a career spanning the intersection of tech, strategic investment, and the art market, Devang offers a compelling perspective on how emerging technologies will reshape our world. 

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.

Is your career site delivering the conversion you need? Dalia's plug-and-play tech turns any employer career site into a high-performance candidate conversion engine — no replatforming required, live in days.Visit dalia.co to learn more. AND by jobcase, Jobcase is an online community where workers of all kinds – like hourly employees, tradespeople and healthcare technicians – access jobs, make connections, and support each other in any aspect of their work life.Visit jobcase.com/hire and tap into their 120 million strong  job seeker network First up…NEW YORK — Valence, the company behind Nadia, the world's first enterprise AI coach, today announced it has raised a $50 million Series B led by Bessemer Venture Partners. https://hrtechfeed.com/ai-coach-for-employers-platform-lands-50-million/ LOWELL, Mass. —- UKG, a leading global AI platform for HR, pay, and workforce management, today unveiled a new logo and identity with the launch of its global brand campaign, “When Work Works, Everything Works.” The campaign marks a major leap forward in UKG's evolution as the world's Workforce Operating Platform unifying HR, pay, workforce management, and AI agents into a single solution that turns the world's largest workforce data set into critical business insights supporting every worker — from the front office to the frontline. https://hrtechfeed.com/ukg-unveils-rebrand-new-logo/ SAN FRANCISCO – Alex, the AI recruiting partner transforming how companies discover and hire talent, today announced it has raised $20 million in funding, including a $17 million Series A round led by Peak XV Partners with participation from CHROs at Fortune 500 companies, Y Combinator, Uncorrelated Ventures, and other investors including Tim Sackett, Kris Fredrickson, and Dalton Caldwell. The funding also includes a $3 million Seed round led by 1984 Ventures. https://hrtechfeed.com/ai-powered-recruiting-startup-lands-20-million/ MINNEAPOLIS — Mashalot AI, the invite-only job search agent, is built to eliminate application fatigue and level the playing field for U.S. job seekers. By pulling the newest listings from LinkedIn, ZipRecruiter, and Indeed, and generating a custom resume and cover letter for every role, the platform can apply to 500 jobs in just 5 minutes. This helps candidates land interviews faster than ever. https://hrtechfeed.com/mashalot-ai-launches-to-fix-the-full-time-job-of-finding-a-job/ Workday announced it has completed its acquisition of Paradox, a candidate experience agent that uses conversational AI to simplify every step of the job application journey, particularly for frontline industries.  https://hrtechfeed.com/workday-completes-acquisition-of-paradox/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Investir está mudando e não é pouco. O mercado de capitais, historicamente fechado, regulado e repleto de intermediários, está sendo redesenhado por um novo protagonista: a tecnologia. O resultado é um novo cenário de mais liquidez, acesso e participação real da nova economia. Mas como isso vai acontecer na prática?Neste episódio do Growthaholics, Pedro Waengertner recebe dois especialistas que estão na linha de frente dessa transformação: Lucas Cury, do Mercado Bitcoin, e Pedro Carneiro, sócio da ACE Ventures. A conversa é sobre tokenização, stablecoins, DeFi, AI e a quebra das barreiras que separam investidores, empresas e mercados globais.Eles falaram sobre a transição de um sistema financeiro centrado em poucos para um ecossistema de investimento mais distribuído e transparente — e como isso abre portas para founders e investidores participarem de rodadas, exits e captações de forma rápida, segura e sem fronteiras.O que é tokenização e por que ela vai além das criptosComo DeFi está eliminando intermediários e criando liquidezO papel do Drex e dos reguladores na próxima onda de inovaçãoPor que o futuro é 100% tokenizado — e o que isso exige de quem empreendeSe você quer entender como o mercado está se reconfigurando, onde estão as oportunidades e o que fazer hoje para não ser engolido amanhã, este episódio é pra você.Dá o play e vem com a gente!

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 […]

Untapped markets to rising tides, Ruchi Desai career has spanned law, craft beer, and now venture investing. As co-founder of EIGHT Brewing Co. with NFL legend Troy Aikman, Ruchi scaled one of Texas's fastest-growing beer brands before launching Rising Tide Ventures, a fund dedicated to fueling untapped consumer markets with often overlooked founders. She shares lessons from navigating industry to her playbook for spotting disruptive opportunities to the trends shaping the future of consumer goods and venture capital.

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幻冬舎のブロックチェーン/暗号資産（仮想通貨）/web3専門メディア「あたらしい経済（New economy）」によるaudible特別番組第66弾。全編はAudible（https://www.audible.co.jp/pd/B0FSD45KGD?source_code=ASSGB149080119000H&share_location=pdp） でお楽しみください。 今回は、フラクトンベンチャーズ（Fracton Ventures）のCo-Founder鈴木雄大（Yudai Suzuki）氏にご出演いただきました。 今年国内で開催されたフラクトン共同主催のイーサリアム（Ethereum）のカンファレンス・ハッカソンイベント 「ETH Tokyo 2025」と、イーサリアムのコミュニティカンファレンス「EDCON 2025」について、また両イベントを経て鈴木氏が感じたイーサリアムコミュニティの現状と課題、そしてフラクトンが共同発起人として立ち上げたDAO「Ethreactor（イーサリアクター）」などについて鈴木氏に語っていただきました。 聞き手：あたらしい経済 大津賀新也 収録日：2025年9月21日 鈴木雄大（Yudai Suzuki） Fracton Ventures Co-Founder Xアカウント：https://x.com/9dai_5 Fracton Ventures HP：https://fracton.ventures/ Fracton Ventures Xアカウント：https://x.com/wecandaoit Ethreactor HP：https://ethreactor.xyz/ Ethreactor Xアカウント：https://x.com/ethreactor あたらしい経済：www.neweconomy.jp/ オープニング曲：小林未季 

[ENG] Darren Bechtel, founder of Brick and Mortar Ventures, is one of the first investors to believe in Contech.Coming from a family of builders, he studied at Stanford, worked as a CEO in healthcare, spent time at Khosla Ventures, and in 2015 created his own fund, when almost no one trusted construction tech.In this episode, he explains:How Brick & Mortar supported startups like PlanGrid, Fieldwire, Levelset and Building ConnectedWhy tools made for the field are the best way to boost productivityHow Europe is still many different markets to navigateAnd why the next big construction app could look like the apps you already use every day (like Kraaft)A clear and inspiring conversation with an investor who is helping to shape the future of construction.Follow Les Bâtisseurs on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/showcase/les-batisseurs-le-podcast/aboutConnect with Richard Mitha: https://linkedin.com/in/rmithaSubscribe to the Synaxe newsletter: https://www.synaxe.com/suite-dune/newsletterHébergé par Ausha. Visitez ausha.co/politique-de-confidentialite pour plus d'informations.

As an Amazon Affiliate, we earn from qualifying purchases at no additional price to you.This week on Vinyl Ventures we take a look at an enigmatic figure in music, Rick Rubin! Love him or hate him, he's been involved with more musicians than just about anyone. We're here to take a closer look at some albums he was involved with.FanSite(Community, Merch, and more)https://vinylventurespod-shop.fourthwall.comListen to our podcast on other platforms -Subscribe and Watch Podcasts and other video content on our Youtube Channel -https://youtube.com/@vinylventures5943YouTube Music -https://music.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLB-B79XM3gz_nEiESH3_duyGPeZlWgYgN&feature=share Apple Podcasts -https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/vinyl-ventures/id1495409282Follow us! Instagram https://www.instagram.com/vinylventures_podcast/ Facebook https://www.facebook.com/vinylventurespodcast/#vinylcommunity #music #vinylrecords #vinylcollecting

In this episode of Medsider Radio, we sat down with Josh Vose, CEO of Tulavi Therapeutics.Tulavi is advancing hydrogel-based implants like the allay Hydrogel Cap, which is designed to optimize nerve injury recovery and reduce the risk of neuroma formation.Josh is a physician, engineer, and entrepreneur with more than 20 years of experience in medical devices. He has held leadership roles at Medtronic following its acquisition of PEAK Surgical and drove growth at startups including SIA Health, which he led through commercialization and acquisition by Integra LifeSciences.In this interview, Josh shares why defining the clinical problem with absolute clarity is the foundation of medtech success, and how leaning into the harder regulatory path can create lasting moats.Before we dive into the discussion, I wanted to mention a few things:First, if you're into learning from medical device and health technology founders and CEOs, and want to know when new interviews are live, head over to Medsider.com and sign up for our free newsletter.Second, if you want to peek behind the curtain of the world's most successful startups, you should consider a Medsider premium membership. You'll learn the strategies and tactics that founders and CEOs use to build and grow companies like Silk Road Medical, AliveCor, Shockwave Medical, and hundreds more!We recently introduced some fantastic additions exclusively for Medsider premium members, including playbooks, which are curated collections of our top Medsider interviews on key topics like capital fundraising and risk mitigation, and 3 packages that will help you make use of our database of 750+ life science investors more efficiently for your fundraise and help you discover your next medical device or health technology investor!In addition to the entire back catalog of Medsider interviews over the past decade, premium members also get a copy of every volume of Medsider Mentors at no additional cost, including the latest Medsider Mentors Volume VII. If you're interested, go to medsider.com/subscribe to learn more.Lastly, if you'd rather read than listen, here's a link to the full interview with Josh Vose.

創投圈狠角色、昔日味全龍領隊、新書《跨界領導密碼》作者吳德威來了！他斜槓轉進運動場上學到的領導智慧是什麼？怎麼學習成為時代轉折點裡的贏家？他的跨界，不是亂斜槓，而是在每個拐點，順勢而為，找對時機進場。他也相信，台灣產業界如果不學會用新經濟思維創業，只會越走越邊緣。而他給所有年輕創業家的忠告：誠信（Integrity）是能撐得住風暴的核心。 一集搞懂新經濟＋創投佈局＋創業原則，不聽可能後悔。________________  企劃、製作 | 謝美芳

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 episode, Andreas Munk Holm speaks with Gina Domanig, Managing Partner at Emerald Technology Ventures, and Nicolas Sauvage, President of TDK Ventures, on what it really takes to design, launch, and evolve corporate venture capital programs that endure.They explore how corporates can balance financial credibility with strategic impact, why governance and structure matter, and how to bridge the cultural gap between startups and corporates. From KPIs and deal flow to long-term commitment, this is a masterclass in building CVCs that deliver more than returns.Here's whats covered:00:00 Building a CVC program is more than financial—it's a cultural shift.01:00 Exploitation vs. exploration — balancing today's business with tomorrow's bets.02:00 The role of funds, reserves, and acting like financial VCs to gain credibility.04:00 Gina's “CVC as a service” model — how Emerald engages with multiple corporates.05:00 Why corporates must commit resources to both financial and strategic value creation.06:00 Engagement processes — KPIs, partnerships, and designing for tangible outcomes.07:00 Mining deal flow — helping corporates benefit even from startups not invested in.08:00 Deliverables matter — deal flow, pilots, KPIs, and leadership pressure for follow-through.09:00 Investor + consultant? Or financial + strategic VC? — the real identity of CVCs.

Pour la MASTERCLASS "FinTech les fondamentaux", c'est ici : http://bit.ly/3KFu9ocDans cet épisode, je reçois Alexandre Covello (PlayFast Ventures) pour une conversation vraiment sans filtre sur le marché secondaire du VC.Alors que les IPOs se raréfient, que le M&A patine et que les DPI stagnent, la question de la liquidité devient existentielle pour l'écosystème VC. Mais que se passe-t-il vraiment en coulisses ?Alexandre partage sa vision lucide, cash, parfois grinçante, d'un marché secondaire VC encore balbutiant en Europe, structuré à peine, dominé par l'opacité, les intérêts croisés et le silence collectif. Ensemble, ils explorent :Pourquoi les grands acteurs du secondaire ne veulent pas toucher au venturePourquoi la French Tech ressemble parfois à un système sans sortieComment la BPI, les SPVs sauvages et les WhatsApp d'intermédiation redessinent un "marché gris"Pourquoi le déni est si puissant et ce qu'il dit du systèmeCe que les GPs, LPs et fondateurs doivent entendre avant que le cycle ne se refermeUn échange brut, stratégique, sans langue de bois - pour tous ceux qui veulent comprendre ce que le VC ne dit pas à voix haute.***************************Finscale, c'est bien plus qu'un podcast. C'est un écosystème qui connecte les acteurs clés du secteur financier à travers du Networking, du coaching et des partenariats.

In this episode of Investor Connect, host Hall Martin engages with Ron Ondechek Jr., a seasoned investment executive and the founding managing director of South Highland Ventures LLC. With over 15 years of experience and a track record of leading more than 100 transactions totaling over 1 billion dollars, Ron shares insights on South Highland Ventures' investment mandate, deal sourcing, and diligence processes. He discusses the firm's strategic partnerships, including collaborations with family offices like Nova Stone Capital Advisors, to secure proprietary deal flows in the low mid-market acquisition fund sector. Ron emphasizes the importance of aligning motivations, communication, and the ability of entrepreneurs to navigate markets and work effectively as a team to ensure successful investments and growth. Drawing from his extensive experience, Ron also highlights key factors that contribute to consistent value creation and pitfalls that destroy value in venture capital and private equity spaces. The conversation delves into specific strategies for working with under-recognized markets and mid-market companies, the importance of operational improvements, and the structure of search fund acquisitions. Ron also touches on the balance necessary in structuring deals, ensuring fair compensation and alignment of interests among all parties involved. For more insights and to connect with Ron, you can reach him via email or phone as provided in the show notes.    Visit South Highland Ventures LLC at     Reach out to at     _______________________________________________________ For more episodes from Investor Connect, please visit the site at:    Check out our other podcasts here:   For Investors check out:   For Startups check out:   For eGuides check out:   For upcoming Events, check out    For Feedback please contact info@tencapital.group    Please , share, and leave a review. Music courtesy of .

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From governance models to internal alignment, they share the blueprint for how corporate venture arms can thrive beyond the 3.7-year industry average lifespan. The discussion ranges from financial vs. strategic returns, to the “King of the Hill” philosophy, to why equal-win partnerships are essential if corporates want to play the long game.This is essential listening for corporate leaders, founders, and investors who want to understand how to build CVCs that stand the test of time.

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 episode, Florian Noell, Partner at PwC, and Gina Domanig, Managing Partner at Emerald Technology Ventures, join Andreas Munk Holm to explore why limited partner (LP) investing is emerging as the smartest entry point for corporates entering venture.From accessing deal flow and ecosystems to building internal conviction and avoiding common mistakes, Florian and Gina share their playbooks for making LP positions deliver both financial returns and strategic impact.

On this episode of The Defense Unicorns Podcast, host and CEO of Defense Unicorns, Rob Slaughter, sits down with Lauren Knausenberger, Chief Innovation Officer, and Bob Ritchie, CGO/CTO, at SAIC, to unpack the evolving intersection of defense, technology, and innovation. From their roots in the Department of Defense to leadership roles at a Fortune 500 integrator, Lauren and Bob bring a front-row view into how mission-driven tech is reshaping the national security landscape.They share what it means to partner across startups, integrators, and government, and why solving the toughest defense challenges requires an open, collaborative ecosystem. Lauren reflects on the cultural and structural shifts sparked by efforts like AFWERX and DIU, while Bob breaks down how cloud platforms and open source models are changing the game, especially at scale.Together, they dig into the growing momentum behind outcome-based acquisition, the importance of credible venture investment in national security startups, and why the real question isn't “who owns the tech,” but “who's focused on the mission.” From acquisition reform to continuous ATOs and lessons from Ukraine, this episode is a grounded, insider perspective on what it takes to modernize defense in both mindset and execution.Key Quotes:"We do bias towards companies that are dedicated to open source and towards the ability to help support those companies succeed, which is one of the most amazing things about what you've done with Defense Unicorns – just the one of the top Kubernetes contributors in the world, then the largest, open source contributor in the industrial base. So, those sorts of principles and values of dedication to mission, and the high standard of craftsmanship around software delivery that it takes to do your software development in open source, is something that really attracts us and how we go and think about partnerships.” - Bob"Our core competency is solving really gnarly problems and bringing all of the tribe and all of the pieces together, and solving the problem. We're not going to be a hyperscaler and an individual enterprise services provider – we can't possibly do all of those things better than everyone else. The warfighter and the operators, they deserve the best capabilities for the mission. So, we do take it very seriously to constantly survey the environment and see who has amazing capabilities that we can bring in now and who has capabilities that we think we need in two years that maybe we should seed through our Ventures program." - Lauren Time Stamps:(00:44) The  Mission and Vision of SAIC(08:04) The Impact of Defense Innovation Programs(12:23) SAIC's Approach to Partnerships(21:31) Changes in Defense Policy and Funding (39:32) Today's Modern Warfare and Information Dominance(45:30)  Recommendations for Innovators for Today's DefenseLinks:Connect with Bob RitchieConnect with Lauren KnausenbergerConnect with Rob SlaughterLearn More About Defense Unicorns 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 sit down with Nemanja Golubovic, founder and CEO of Kale My Name and host of the television show Kale Krew. Nemanja shares his journey of bringing a bold idea to life, growing a thriving restaurant brand, and expanding his vision through media. From the challenges of launching and scaling a business to the lessons learned in leadership and resilience, his story offers valuable insights for entrepreneurs at every stage.Tune in to hear how Nemanja turned passion into purpose and how his entrepreneurial path can inspire your own.Support the show

Pour la MASTERCLASS "FinTech les fondamentaux", c'est ici : http://bit.ly/3KFu9ocIl s'agit de l'extrait de l'épisode diffusé ce dimanche avec le fondateur de PlayFast Ventures, Alexandre Covello. Cet échange est plus direct que d'habitude. Il reflète une fatigue, une lucidité, mais aussi une volonté de mieux faire. Je tends le micro à Alexandre Covello pour dire tout haut ce que beaucoup vivent tout bas.***************************Finscale, c'est bien plus qu'un podcast. C'est un écosystème qui connecte les acteurs clés du secteur financier à travers du Networking, du coaching et des partenariats.

As the wave of AI-enabled vertical SaaS startups rises, founders face critical questions: How do you attract the right investor who deeply understands your market? What makes a true vertical AI company stand out in a saturated landscape?  In this episode, Frazer and Annelies discuss: How vertical AI startups can find their strategic wedge - and why brute force and feedback loops matter more than a flashy pitch. What today's top-tier investors are really looking for when backing AI-driven SaaS companies in legacy industries like insurance, logistics, and supply chain. The mindset shift from founder to investor and how operator intuition can sharpen your go-to-market and long-term defensibility. — Annelies Gamble is a Partner at Zetta Ventures, an early-stage venture firm backing AI native B2B startups. Prior to Zetta, Annelies founded Prima, a vertical AI company in the supply chain and manufacturing space. While based in Mexico, she scaled Prima to over 80 employees, led engineering and supply operations, launched the U.S. business, and raised more than $45M in venture funding. Before founding Prima, Annelies was a Co-Founder and Partner at Scribble Ventures, where she invested in over 30 early-stage AI startups. Annelies started her career at Dropbox, helping launch the company's Product Analytics team. She holds a degree from Yale, where she was a three-season Division I varsity athlete and President of the Yale Entrepreneurial Society.  

What happens when your first brokerage hits $10M… and then collapses?In this raw and real conversation, Tyson Lawrence, founder of Diablo Freight Ventures, walks us through his 20+ year freight journey — from CH Robinson hustle to drayage grit in East Oakland, and through the gut-wrenching experience of losing his first company and going through personal bankruptcy after a fallout with his largest customer.But instead of quitting, Tyson doubled down — building a second brokerage, this time with a smarter playbook: focused LTL entry, lean processes, and customer fit over customer size. That business scaled to $25M and was ultimately acquired.Today, he runs Diablo Freight Ventures, a freight investment and coaching platform, and he's helping the next wave of founders avoid the mistakes he had to learn the hard way.______________________________________________

From football pitches to Formula 1 circuits and now into gaming, few careers showcase the evolving power of data in sport and entertainment as vividly as Max Métral's.In this episode, hosted by LaSource's CEO Samuel Westberg, we sit down with Max, Senior Director of Business Intelligence at Activision Blizzard, to trace his journey from City Football Group to F1 and now into gaming. We explore how these experiences have shaped his vision of data's role in fan engagement, commercial strategy, and performance.From building BI ecosystems that connect ticketing, CRM, and fan behavior, to translating complex insights into strategic decisions across global organisations, Max shares the lessons he has learned through his experiences about scaling data cultures in industries where passion and performance intersect. We also dive into what sports can learn from gaming's approach to real-time engagement, monetization, and Live Ops, as well as how BI talent must evolve in an era increasingly shaped by AI.Tune in to discover:How fan-centric data strategies are transforming sports organisationsThe hurdles of building unified BI systems across departmentsWhat sports can borrow from gaming to enhance fan engagementThe balance between performance data and commercial insightsWhy the next generation of BI leaders must master both technical depth and storytellingWhether you're leading a club's data team, exploring gaming's data-driven future, or simply curious about how numbers can unlock new levels of fan experience, this episode offers a rare, behind-the-scenes look at BI across sports, motorsports, and gaming.We hope you enjoy it!Hosted by Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy for more information.

Corporate Venture Capital (CVC) can be both a powerful ally and a cautionary tale for founders and financial VCs alike. At the EUVC Summit, Nicholas Sauvage of TDK Ventures took the stage to break down the CVC landscape — past, present, and future — and give practical advice for founders considering CVCs on their cap tables.Nicholas challenged the audience with a question: who's had a good experience with a CVC? Hands shot up and fewer hands went up for “bad experiences.” This, he noted, shows we're at a new stage for corporate venture.He outlined the three eras of CVC:CVC 1.0: The early days, marked by balance-sheet-driven investments and corporate sponsorships. These often came with odd term sheets and slower processes, but could unlock synergies.CVC 2.0: Skipped over, just like today's pre-seed to Series A jumps.CVC 3.0: The modern era: financially disciplined, strategically aligned, fast-moving, and structured like financial VCs without sacrificing strategic purpose.Importantly, Nicholas debunked the idea that financial and strategic returns are a trade-off - a "false premise," as he called it. The best CVCs aim for both: venture-type returns and deep strategic synergies.Nicholas shared the characteristics of high-performing CVCs:Fast decision-making (some in under 2 weeks!)Clear investment thesesSlim, empowered ICs (not consensus-based groups of 12)Strategic clarity and preparednessA giver mindset — value-add first, not value-extractHe also offered advice for traditional VCs:“Be thoughtful about when a CVC joins your cap table. Some are great at de-risking science, others support go-to-market — it's all about matching their superpower to your founder's needs.”TDK Ventures uses a strict three-pillar framework:Contribution to societyVenture-type returnsStrategic synergy (giver-focused)If an opportunity scores less than 9/10 on any one of the three, they won't invest. Why? Because climate tech and deeptech take time and patience, and TDK is playing a long game to back meaningful technologies — like Type One energy and nuclear fusion — that can shape humanity's future.Before taking CVC money, ask the hard questions:What's their why?What value do they add?Are they ready to support at the right stage of your journey?“Without exits, we don't have a VC ecosystem,” Nicholas reminded the room — so make sure you're partnering with CVCs who can help drive toward them.CVCs: The Good, the Bad, and the MisunderstoodWhat Makes a Great CVC?TDK Ventures' Framework: Triple MandateAdvice to Founders & VCs

Welcome to Barn Talk. Today, we're excited to bring you a conversation that truly celebrates the grit, diversity, and heart of Iowa agriculture. Our guest is Matt Kroul—an Iowa farm kid turned University of Iowa football standout, NFL lineman, and now a passionate advocate for the future of the family farm.Matt sits down with Tork and Sawyer to share his incredible journey—from growing up surrounded by livestock, sports, and hard work, to the highs and grind of college and professional football, and ultimately, returning home to join the next generation guiding his family's operation. But this isn't your typical row crop farm—Kroul Farms is a model of real diversification: from 1200 acres of pastures, row crops, greenhouses, vegetables, and pumpkins, to retail firewood, a CSA program, and direct-to-consumer beef.We'll dive into the creative, sometimes chaotic realities of running a truly diversified farm, the challenges and rewards of working with family, and what it means to build a legacy while raising young kids with strong values. Matt speaks candidly about transition planning, the pressures facing small farmers, and the mindset shifts needed to keep agriculture thriving for the next generation. Plus, we'll get honest about balancing relentless work, family time, and what really keeps a rural community strong.Whether you're passionate about AG, family businesses, or just love a good comeback story, this episode is packed with laughs, hard-earned wisdom, and memorable moments. Get ready to meet one of Iowa's most down-to-earth and forward-thinking farmers—you'll definitely want to check out everything the Kroul family is doing. Let's get started!Shop Farmer Grade

What if the key to building one of America's fastest-growing companies wasn't just hard work, but the right relationships at the right time? In this episode, Tyler Dunagin, founder and CEO of Turnserv, shares his extraordinary journey from flipping single-family homes to leading a platform revolutionizing the multifamily housing industry. Ranked in the top 500 on the Inc. 5,000 list, Turnserv now manages turnovers for hundreds of apartments each month and continues to scale at rapid speed. Tyler opens up about the pivotal relationships that changed his life, the mentors who shaped his path, and the lessons he's learned navigating growth, private equity, and leadership. Beyond his ventures — which include brands like “ApartmentPainters.com , LiquidLiner.com , and ApartmentFlooring.com”.  Tyler is passionate about family, classic cars, and cultivating networks that fuel growth and impact.   [00:02:20] Meet Tyler Dunagin Tyler's background and early career in flipping houses. The vision behind Turnserv and solving turnover challenges. Expanding into multiple service brands. [00:05:40] Scaling at Speed Turning over 500+ apartments a month. How Turnserv partners with major property managers. Why speed, scale, and quality rarely exist together in property management. [00:10:20] Relationships that Changed Everything How a cold email opened the door to multifamily housing. Mentorship from industry leaders that reshaped his career. The impact of support from private equity advisors. [00:14:00] Lessons from Mentorship The importance of patience, persistence, and learning fast. Why investors who act as advisors create exponential value. How key conversations shifted Tyler's business trajectory. [00:19:00] Aha Moments and Growth Realizing the scale of Turnserv's impact. Celebrating small wins and the team's contributions. Building systems and leadership that drive scalability. [00:22:30] The Power of Networks Why relationships compound business growth. How proximity to leaders accelerates learning. The value of surrounding yourself with people who care. [00:24:20] Closing Reflections People, not companies, drive success. Why cultivating meaningful relationships is the ultimate growth strategy. Tyler's personal passions: family, sports, and classic cars. Key Quotes “There's a magical power in having a good network and cultivating it all the time.” — Tyler Dunagin “When you think about everyone's contributions that led to success, you realize the magnitude of effort that compounds when you work together.” — Tyler Dunagin “People run companies. Companies don't run themselves.” — Tyler Dunagin Connect with Tyler Dunagin Facebook LinkedIn Turnserv Dunagin Collective   Thanks for tuning in! If you liked my show, please LEAVE A 5-STAR REVIEW, like, and subscribe! Find me on: Apple Podcasts | Spotify |  iHeart Radio | Stitcher

Great business isn't about math alone — it's about understanding people. Blair LaCorte explains why his biggest lessons came from watching human behavior: investors chasing momentum, CEOs blinded by ego, or leaders too afraid to pivot. From negotiating a $400M Microsoft PIPE to navigating IPO mania, Blair shows how psychology, not spreadsheets, drives billion-dollar outcomes. For founders, investors, and leaders, this conversation is both raw and practical. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this colorful and deeply personal episode, Staci Layne Wilson shares her remarkable journey from a childhood surrounded by Hollywood legends and horseback riding to becoming an award-winning filmmaker and bestselling author. Born and raised in Los Angeles to a famed musician father (Don Wilson of The Ventures) and a glamorous pin-up model mother, Staci's life has always been steeped in creativity. Yet, her entrance into filmmaking wasn't planned—it evolved naturally through her work as a horror novelist and entertainment journalist. With a passion for storytelling and a love for visual style, she eventually directed short films and features that showcase her unique blend of artistry, grit, and genre flair.Throughout the conversation, Staci Layne Wilson reflects on the confidence she gained through small, creative victories, her experiences navigating the film world as a woman, and her desire to tell authentic stories—whether through film or memoir. Her book So L.A. offers a humorous yet heartfelt look into her unconventional upbringing, filled with wild stories like meeting Malcolm McDowell weekly or being invited to the Playboy Mansion as a teenager. With future projects on the horizon, including a documentary on her father's legendary band, she continues to blend past and present into meaningful art that captures the spirit of Hollywood's golden oddities.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/bulletproof-screenwriting-podcast--2881148/support.

Christine Keung has built through chaos - again and again.From scaling Dropbox during its rocket-ship growth…To serving as Chief Data Officer for San Jose at the height of the pandemic…To now backing founders as a GP at J2 Ventures…Chaos isn't something she avoids.It's where she thrives! In this episode, Christine shares:The blind spots that trip up early foundersGreen flags she looks for when investing in teamsWhy chaos creates the best opportunities for growthHow her first-gen upbringing shaped her career in ventureWhy government and startups are more alike than you thinkIf you're building a company - or leading through uncertainty - this episode is your blueprint.

At EUVC Summit 2025, Reece Chowdhry from Concept Ventures made a bold claim:Pre-seed isn't just a quirky corner of venture. It's the layer that will define the future of European tech.“Pre-everything. Backing crazy people. No product. No traction. Just vision.”And if that makes your IC uncomfortable? Good.Reece laid it out clearly:No productOften no teamUp to €3M raisesEntry valuations where true upside is unlockedThis is not a place for 60-page memos. It's a place for conviction, operating instincts, and guts.“If you're running a market-sizing exercise at pre-seed, you've already missed the point.”With a wink, Reece shared some hard truths:“Sorry to our French and German friends—but the UK is trouncing you.”From unicorn creation to capital deployed to founder density, London continues to pull ahead.Backed by data (and a few cheeky slides), he reinforced that high-density talent hubs are gravity wells—and London's orbit is strong.Reece didn't sugarcoat it:“Pre-seed is also about luck. Let's just say it.”And that's why portfolio construction matters.→ Too many GPs still run over-concentrated portfolios at pre-seed.→ The layer needs larger portfolios, faster deployment, and more acceptance of variance.“You want your winners to carry the fund? You better give yourself enough shots.”One of the most striking trends?“Founders can now go straight from pre-seed to Series A.”Why?AI tools let solo operators do more with lessMVPs are faster, GTMs are leanerSeed rounds are getting compressed—and sometimes skipped entirelyThis means pre-seed is becoming a more critical entry point than ever, and if Europe wants to compete, we need more risk-on LPs and ICs willing to lean into the earliest bets.“If you're in an IC meeting with a 60-page memo for a pre-seed deal, please… just remember this talk.”Pre-seed is where the crazy ideas live. It's where the upside is wild. It's where founders take real swings—and where GPs must be brave enough to back them.“We need more European GPs to take more risk, earlier.”Thank you Reece for the reminder: you don't de-risk the future by waiting—you do it by backing the people building it.No product? No problem. Just conviction.Defining Pre-Seed: Where the Real Risk LivesThe UK Is (Still) Leading—Sorry, Everyone ElsePre-Seed is High Risk, High Volume—and High RewardThe AI Effect: Shrinking the StackFinal Advice? Just Write the Damn Check.

We go inside Northwestern Medicine's Innovation Engine to see how they are solving healthcare's biggest challenges with Kali Arduini Ihde, Director of Ventures and Innovation at Northwestern Medicine. Kali is at the forefront of bringing emerging technologies into one of the country's top academic health systems to help shape the future of patient care through innovation. She leads the Northwestern Medicine Healthcare Accelerator, which partners with AI and digital health startups to solve real, high-impact challenges in healthcare. We discuss the value of creating organized programmatic innovation to solve important problems (prior authorization, physician burden, supply chain) in a safe space that allows for co-creation to accelerate scale.

Climate tech companies face a range of structural challenges to securing the mid stage investment needed to scale their solutions. The lack of capital at this stage prevents many viable, potentially transformative technologies from going mainstream and eliminating gigatons of emissions. That's why we've been running a series of episodes on the Missing Middle in Climate Tech in partnership with Spring Lane Capital. If you haven't heard our previous three episodes in this series, check them out at investedinclimate.com, and if you have ideas of other topics that warrant a Deep Dive series please reach out through the contact form on our website. For the fourth episode in our series, I'm joined by Spring Lane Capital Co-Founder and Partner Rob Day who guest hosts the conversation with Blackhorn Ventures Managing Partner Melissa Cheong. On today's episode, we cover:2:23 – Introducing Blackhorn Ventures & Melissa Chong3:31 – Melissa's Path to Venture Capital & Impact Investing8:44 – Surprises & Learnings in Venture Capital10:13 – Overview of Blackhorn Ventures' Investment Focus & Strategy13:55 – Addressing the Missing Middle: Digital vs. Hardware Solutions17:18 – Leveraging Accepted Hardware & Digital Solutions19:09 – The Role of Vertical Data Pools in Construction and Energy21:03 – AI, Utilities, and the Urgency for Digital Solutions25:10 – Building Resilience & Anti-Fragile Mindsets in Climate Tech28:14 – Exploring New Financing Instruments & Insurance32:21 – Portfolio Example: Formic – Robotics as a Service36:37 – Portfolio Example: King Energy – Solar for Multi-Tenant Properties38:55 – Lessons from Community Solar & Smart Billing40:00 – Takeaways: The Evolving Role of Venture Capital in Climate Impact43:24 – Closing RemarksResources MentionedSpring Lane CapitalBlackhorn VenturesFormicKing EnergyConnect with usRob DayMelissa CheongJason RissmanKeep up with Invested In ClimateSign up for our NewsletterLinkedIn

Digital banking, supply chain, and tokenised finance are converging faster than expected Bitcoin, stablecoins, and tokenised instruments are here to stay Institutional adoption needs robust, trustworthy infrastructure From lonely beginnings to a maturing, bank-grade digital asset ecosystem Partnerships, patience, and discipline are key to building lasting ventures Powered by Phoenix Group The full interview is also available on my YouTube channel: YouTube: http://bit.ly/3ImJ71I

From negotiating with world leaders to partnering with top entrepreneurs, businessman and investor Jared Kushner has traveled the unique path of bringing private sector knowledge to government work and back again. Jared Kushner joins Sarah Guo and Elad Gil to cover a wide range of topics, from his founding of investment firm Affinity Partners, to his time in government, to his new AI venture BrainCo. Jared discusses Affinity Partners' mission and strategy, how he has leveraged his government experience in business and investing, and the geopolitics of technological advancements like AI. Plus, he makes a case for why private sector talent should do “tours of duty” in government. Sign up for new podcasts every week. Email feedback to show@no-priors.com Follow us on Twitter: @NoPriorsPod | @Saranormous | @EladGil | @jaredkushner Chapters: 00:00 – Jared Kushner Introduction 00:30 – Starting Affinity Partners Post-Government 01:59 – Value of Global Perspective 03:34 – Ventures with Affinity 05:14 – Evaluating Investments Via Macro Trends 09:09 – Undervalued Countries 12:32 – Origins of BrainCo 16:50 – BrainCo Use Cases 23:49 – BrainCo's Biggest Challenge 24:47 – Determining Customer Fit 26:39 – AI and Policy 30:03 – Middle East and AI 31:59 – Jared's Experience in Middle East Diplomacy 40:16 – Brokering Peace Post-October 7th 43:52 – Making Deals with Middle Eastern Partners 47:14 – Jared and Ivanka's Partnership 49:18 – Benefits of Joining Public Sector from the Private Sector 52:07 – Jared's Pitch for Serving in Government 56:25 – Jared's Leadership Style 58:24 – Conclusion

This content is for informational and entertainment purposes only, you should not construe any such information or other material as legal, tax, investment, financial, or other advice.----------------------------------------In this episode of the Investing in Impact podcast, I sit down with Yigal Kerszenbaum, Managing Partner at JFF Ventures, to explore how a mission driven investment fund partners with a national nonprofit to expand access, skills, and quality jobs for working adults.Yigal shares his immigrant journey and why it fuels his commitment to opportunity creation.The conversation covers the structure that aligns JFF's nonprofit mission with a return driven venture fund, the rise of AI in the workforce, and concrete portfolio examples that move people from learning to earning.Jobs for the Future is a forty year old national nonprofit focused at the intersection of education and work. Its North Star is to help tens of millions of adults transition into quality jobs. The organization has deep on the ground expertise, with hundreds of practitioners working across all fifty states and strong relationships with community colleges, employers, and public agencies.JFF Ventures is the investment arm aligned to that mission. It operates as a traditional venture capital fund with an impact thesis, backing founders who build products that increase economic mobility for adults earning less than fifty thousand dollars per year. The fund invests in pre seed and seed rounds, typically with an initial check near five hundred thousand dollars and reserves for follow on.Key takeawaysJFF is a forty year old nonprofit with deep networks in education and workforce, JFF Ventures is its aligned venture fundThe fund backs products that move adults from learning to earning, with a focus on those earning under fifty thousand dollars per yearPortfolio companies like Pace AI, Manifest, and Major League Hacking show the thesis in actionAI can both disrupt and enable, the opportunity is to use it to widen access, lower training costs, and improve job performanceThe structure shares financial upside with the nonprofit, reinforcing the mission as companies scale ----------------------------------------Investing in Impact is powered by PIF Advisory — a global services firm empowering startups and enterprises with expert guidance, tailored solutions, and measurable results. Whether you're launching your first venture or scaling globally, PIF Advisory delivers full-cycle support across every core function of your business:Bookkeeping, Accounting & Tax Management – Organized, compliant, and transparent financials managed by licensed professionals (CPAs, CFAs, CMAs, and lawyers) to drive smarter decision-making.Growth & Marketing – Data-driven strategies across branding, web, advertising, CRM, and sales enablement—all optimized for measurable ROI.Outsourced CFO – Flexible financial leadership covering cash flow, forecasting, and strategic planning.Entity Management – Stay compliant and ready for scale with expert corporate governance and compliance support.Operations, HR & Admin – Streamlined infrastructure to boost team efficiency and keep your business running smoothly.IT & Security – Safeguard your data and operations with best-in-class infrastructure, compliance, and protection.Technology Consulting – Build the right tech stack with expert support across NetSuite, QuickBooks, Avalara, and more.Management Consulting – Unlock growth with industry-specific advisory services focused on metrics, operations, and scalability.As a sister company to PIF Capital Management, they also offer clients direct insights into venture capital and access to a global investor network—ranging from individuals to sovereign wealth funds.

Welcome back to another episode of Upside at the EUVC Podcast, where Dan Bowyer, Mads Jensen of SuperSeed, Andrew J Scott of 7percent Ventures, and Lomax unpack the forces shaping European venture capital.This week, veteran journalist Mike Butcher (ex-TechCrunch Europe, The Europas, TechFugees) joins the pod. From the creator economy eating media brands, to Europe's fragmented ecosystem and the capital gap that just won't die, we dive into EU-Inc, Draghi's unfulfilled reforms, ASML's surprise bet on Mistral, Europe's defense awakening, Klarna's IPO, and quantum's hot streak.Here's what's covered:00:01 – Mike's ResetTechCrunch Europe closes; Mike reflects on redundancy, summer off, dabbling in social and video.03:00 – Media Evolution & Creator EconomyFrom '90s trade mags → TechCrunch → The Europas & TechFugees. Blogs as early social media; today's creators (MrBeast, Bari Weiss, Cleo Abram) echo that era. Bloomberg pushes reporters front and center as media becomes personality-driven.06:45 – Europe's Ecosystem & Debate CultureEurope isn't Silicon Valley's 101 highway — it's dozens of fragmented hubs. Conferences like Slush, Web Summit, VivaTech anchor the scene, but the missing ingredient is debate. US VCs spar on stage then grab a beer; Europe is still too polite.12:00 – All-In Summit DebriefMads' takeaways from LA: Musk on robotics (the “hand” bottleneck), Demis Hassabis on AGI (5–10 yrs away), Eric Schmidt on US–China AI race, Alex Karp on Europe's regulatory failures. The Valley vibe captured, but it's only one voice.17:00 – EU-Inc & Draghi ReportDraghi's 383 recommendations, just 11% implemented. €16T in pensions sit mostly in bonds; only 0.02–0.03% flows into VC (vs 1–2% in the US). Permitting bottlenecks: 44 months for energy approvals. Panel calls for a Brussels “crack unit,” employee stock option reform, and fixing skilled migration.35:00 – Deal of the Week: ASML × MistralASML leads a €2B round in Mistral at €11B valuation. Strategic and cultural fit (Netherlands ↔ Paris) mattered more than sovereignty. Mads: 14× revenue is a bargain vs US peers. Andrew: proof Europe's VCs are too small — corporates must fill the gap. Lomax: ASML knows it's a one-trick pony with 90% lithography share; diversifying into AI hedges risk.49:00 – Defense & Industrial BaseRussian drones hit Poland, NATO urgency spikes. UK pledges defense spend to 2.5% GDP by 2027, but procurement bottlenecks persist. Poland cuts red tape under fire; UK moves at peacetime pace. Andrew: real deterrence is industrial capacity. Mike: primes must be forced to buy from startups; dual-use innovators like Helsing show the way.59:00 – Klarna IPO & the Klarna MafiaKlarna IPOs at $15B (down from $46B peak). Oversubscribed; Sequoia nets ~$3.5B; Atomico 12M → 150M. A new “Klarna Mafia” of angels and operators will recycle liquidity back into Europe's ecosystem.01:03:00 – Quantum's Hot StreakPsiQuantum ($7B, Bristol roots), Quantinuum ($10B, Cambridge), IQM (Finland unicorn), Oxford Ionics' $1B exit. Europe has parity in talent but lacks growth capital. Lomax: “Quantum is hot, but a winter will come.” Andrew: Europe can win here — if the money shows up.01:05:00 – Wrap-upThe pod ends on optimism: Europe may not own AGI, but in quantum it has a fair fight.

In this special episode of StartUp Health NOW, recorded in front of a live virtual audience of StartUp Health community members, Unity Stoakes sits down with Vishal Vasishth, Co-founder & Managing Director of Obvious Ventures. Listeners get to hear not only Vishal's insights on purpose-driven investing but also questions from community members who joined the conversation in real time. Vishal shares how Obvious Ventures backs founders building companies that align human, planetary, and economic health. From pioneering startups reversing Type 2 diabetes to biotech companies harnessing AI to decode biology, he explains why the most valuable businesses of tomorrow will be those solving humanity's biggest challenges. This conversation goes beyond capital, digging into the role of optimism, authenticity, and creativity in fueling sustainable innovation. If you want to understand how values-based investing is reshaping healthcare and the economy, this is a must-listen. Tune in to learn: How Obvious Ventures integrates purpose into early-stage investing Why healthcare innovation is central to systemic change How AI and generative science are accelerating new solutions The future of outcomes-based models and sustainable growth Whether you're an investor, founder, or changemaker working to improve health, you'll come away with fresh insights on building with purpose. And if you join the StartUp Health community, you can attend Fireside Chats like this one in real time and ask your own questions directly.   Do you want to participate in live conversations with industry luminaries? When you join the StartUp Health Network – a new private community for investors, buyers, and industry leaders to connect year-round with top health entrepreneurs – you are invited to a full calendar of interactive Fireside Chats with the most influential leaders shaping health innovation. Come with questions, learn what is working right now, and connect with industry icons. » Learn more and join today. Want more content like this? Sign up for StartUp Health Insider™ to get funding insights, news, and special updates delivered to your inbox.  

In this episode of Tank Talks, host Matt Cohen sits down with Nikunj Kothari, Partner at FPV Ventures, to explore his journey from product leader at LinkedIn, Opendoor, and Meter to early-stage investor. Nikunj shares candid insights on why the best companies thrive under benevolent dictatorships, how AI is reshaping SaaS pricing models, and what makes founders truly exceptional.From his early years growing up in India to becoming one of the most thoughtful voices in venture, Nikunj opens up about his decision to leave operating roles, his angel investing beginnings, and his transition to VC at storied firm Khosla Ventures before joining FPV. He also dives deep into evaluating founders, navigating hypergrowth, and why outcome-based pricing may define the next decade of SaaS.Whether you're a founder looking to scale, an investor trying to spot the next breakout company, or simply curious about how AI is rewriting business models, this episode is packed with hard-earned lessons and bold ideas.A Quick Word from our Sponsor, FaskenAt Fasken, our clients don't wait for the future. They build it. As the first and largest dedicated emerging tech practice in Canada, our team is composed of founders, ex in-house counsel, developers and business advisors who have guided clients from startup, to scale-up, to exit. The trust of our clients has enabled us to consistently rank at the top of every major Canadian M&A, Capital Markets and Venture Capital league table. With deep industry knowledge and experience across all areas of emerging and high growth technology including ClimateTech, MedTech, Artificial Intelligence, Fintech, and AgTech we're your partners within the innovation ecosystem as you transform the landscape of what's possible.Tomorrow starts here. Own it with us.For more information, visit fasken.com/emergingtech and follow us on LinkedIn.From India to Silicon Valley: Nikunj's Early Journey (00:08:21)How his blend of engineering, design, and business led him to product management at LinkedIn and startups.Learning From Hypergrowth at LinkedIn and Opendoor (00:011:23)Why talent density and ambitious missions drive scaling organizations.The Investor's Lens: Spotting Latitude in Founders (00:013:32)Nikunj's framework for evaluating founder vision and depth at the earliest stages.Why the Best Companies Are Benevolent Dictatorships (00:015:39)How companies like Shopify and Coinbase thrive under strong, opinionated leaders.The Tension for Non-Founders in Dictatorship Environments (00:21:09)Nikunj's personal lessons as a PM executing a founder's vision.The Pivot to Investing: From Angel Checks to Khosla Ventures (00:23:26)Why he left operating roles, and what he had to unlearn as he became a VC.Joining FPV Ventures and Betting on Founder POVs (00:27:18)How FPV approaches concentrated early-stage investing with diligence and conviction.Gross Margins, Kingmaking, and the VC Trap (00:32:09)Why focusing on revenue quality matters more than chasing top-line growth.AI and the Future of SaaS Pricing Models (00:39:31)How outcome-based and usage-based pricing will disrupt per-seat SaaS models.Navigating Enterprise AI Adoption (00:44:22)The role of champions in enterprise sales and lessons from scar tissue in early adoption.Competing in Crowded Markets: The Series A Challenge (00:47:31)Why exceptional founders and market depth matter more than being first.Hot Takes: Solo Founders in the AI Era and the Future of IPOs (00:54:24)Nikunj's contrarian views on solo founders and whether Canva will go public.About Nikunj KothariNikunj Kothari is a Partner at FPV Ventures, where he focuses on early-stage investments with a founder-first approach. Previously, he was a product leader at LinkedIn, Opendoor, and Meter, where he helped scale hypergrowth startups and navigate tough product challenges. Nikunj began angel investing while at Opendoor and later joined Khosla Ventures, before moving to FPV to pursue concentrated, high-conviction seed and Series A investments. Known for his sharp writing on venture and product strategy, Nikunj has become a leading voice on topics ranging from benevolent dictatorships to the future of SaaS pricing.Connect with Nikunj Kothari on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nikunjkVisit the FPV Ventures website: https://fpvventures.com/Connect with Matt Cohen on LinkedIn: https://ca.linkedin.com/in/matt-cohen1Visit the Ripple Ventures website: https://www.rippleventures.com/ This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit tanktalks.substack.com

This episode of “What Is the Right?” features a conversation on the coalition of newcomers who have moved to the right in recent years. In response to the Black Lives Matter movement, the erosion of free speech on the left, and the rise of gender ideology, many who would not have formerly considered themselves conservative […]

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