Best Team Ignite Ventures Podcasts (2025)

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Ignite Leadership: Scaling Product Teams and Quiet Leadership with Greg Weinger | Ep185 49:58

11h ago49:58

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Greg Weinger is the Senior Vice President of Product Management at SheerID and the creator of The Powerful Introvert podcast. With over 15 years of experience scaling B2B SaaS product teams at companies like Urban Airship, YesMail, and Jive Software, Greg brings a unique blend of technical depth, leadership insight, and introverted clarity to every…

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Ignite Startups: The AI Sales Engine Powering Smarter Outbound with Chris Anzalone | Ep184 58:32

1d ago58:32

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Chris Anzalone is the founder and CEO of Knowledge, an AI-driven sales intelligence startup reshaping the way businesses identify in-market buyers. With a unique background in high-ticket finance and agency sales, Chris bootstrapped Knowledge from a services-based business into a fast-scaling SaaS company, reaching thousands of users and notable AR…

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Ignite VC: The Future of AI, Consciousness, and Venture Capital with Chuck Stormon | Ep183 1:07:34

3d ago1:07:34

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Chuck Stormon is a serial entrepreneur, AI pioneer, and managing partner at StartFast Ventures. With a career that includes founding multiple startups, commercializing early AI accelerators, and building foundational internet infrastructure, he offers deep insights into AI, entrepreneurship, and the future of intelligence. In this episode, Chuck sh…

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#46 The Invisible Beliefs Holding You Back — And How to Reframe Them 16:47

4d ago16:47

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What if the limits you see in your life aren’t real—but inherited stories you’ve never paused to question? In this episode, I share one of my all-time favorite stories (yes, it involves hot dogs!) to explore how our beliefs quietly shape what we think is possible—and how to consciously reframe the ones that hold us back. You’ll learn why most limit…

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Ignite Partners: What Every VC Needs to Know About Compliance Risk with Ravi de Silva | Ep182 26:32

7d ago26:32

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Ravi de Silva is the founder of DeRisk Partners and a seasoned compliance expert with a global track record, having led financial crimes compliance at Citi and held senior roles at JPMorgan and American Express. With deep experience navigating regulatory environments across the U.S., Europe, and Asia, he now helps banks, credit unions, and fintechs…

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Ignite Startups: Designing Ethical and Useful AI with Erika Anderson of Storytell AI | Ep181 55:16

9d ago55:16

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Erika Anderson is the co-founder and Chief Customer Officer at Storytell AI, a platform that transforms unstructured conversations into strategic insights. A published essayist in The New York Times and Vanity Fair, Erika brings a deeply human and creative lens to the world of AI. With a background in storytelling, facilitation, and product develop…

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Ignite VC: Samara Hernandez on Building a $60M Fund from Scratch and Leading with Conviction | Ep175 55:51

10d ago55:51

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Samara Hernandez is the founding partner of Chingona Ventures, a trailblazing venture capital firm dedicated to backing overlooked and underestimated founders. With experience at Goldman Sachs, Math Venture Partners, and a mission deeply rooted in her heritage, Samara brings a fresh and authentic perspective to VC. She's helped grow Chingona Ventur…

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Ignite GP: Building Funds and Vetting Operators in Real Estate with Eric Silverman | Ep180 38:43

11d ago38:43

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Eric Silverman is the Managing Partner at Eastham Capital and a veteran investor with decades of experience across real estate, banking, and early-stage ventures. With six successful funds under his belt—and a seventh underway—Eric brings unmatched insight into distressed multifamily investments and a sharp eye for identifying high-performing opera…

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#45 How to Find Your Zone of Greatness 13:36

11d ago13:36

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What if your greatest impact doesn’t come from doing more—but from being more of who you are? In this episode, I dive into one of the most powerful concepts I teach: your Zone of Greatness. I’ll show you how to yours — and how acting from that place unlocks both fulfillment and contribution. I share a real story of a leader who helped her team shif…

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Ignite Partners: The QA Mindset Every Founder Needs with Rajeev Rai of QASource | Ep179 45:27

15d ago45:27

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Rajeev Rai is the co-founder and CEO of QASource, one of the world’s leading software QA and engineering services firms. With decades of experience across Apple, Adobe, and his own ventures, Rajeev has made quality assurance a strategic asset for hundreds of companies, from scrappy startups to global tech giants. In this episode, he offers deep ins…

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CR107: Reflecting on Season 4 – Highlights what we learned, loved and are planning next 1:31:46

14d ago1:31:46

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Dave, Esmee, and Rob take a moment to look back on the wild ride that was Season 4—revisiting the themes that sparked the biggest conversations and the guests who left a lasting impression. They also reveal what’s on their summer to-do lists and drop a few juicy hints about what’s coming in Season 5. Get ready—it’s going to be even bigger and bolde…

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Ignite VC: How GPs Can Scale Smarter and Win LP Trust Early with Dave Perretz | Ep178 1:06:47

17d ago1:06:47

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Dave Perretz is a former Army officer turned founder of Signal Fund Services, where he helps emerging GPs scale with confidence. With experience at JP Morgan, Iron Spring Ventures, and startup 2U Laundry, Dave combines deep operational expertise with a strategist’s mindset to reimagine how fund infrastructure should work. In this episode, he shares…

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#44 Emotional Fitness for Personal Growth - with Dr. Emily Anhalt 36:21

18d ago36:21

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In this insightful conversation, I sit down with Dr. Emily Anhalt to explore the concept of emotional fitness and its powerful role in personal growth. Together, we break down what emotional fitness really means, why it's essential for mental health, and how it can be practiced proactively to build resilience and help us grow into the future selves…

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Ignite VC: Ben Black on Turning LP Chaos into a 2x DPI and Building Akkadian Ventures | Ep177 1:13:41

19d ago1:13:41

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Ben Black is the co-founder and managing director of Akkadian Ventures, a pioneering secondary investor with a career spanning over two decades in venture capital. With a track record of building innovative investment strategies and founding the Raise Global Summit, he offers unparalleled insights into secondaries, fund management, and the evolutio…

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CR106: Changing nature of large scale apps with Timo Elliott SAP 1:02:41

21d ago1:02:41

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The rise of structure software fueled globalization by streamlining operations across borders. Now, Cloud and AI are accelerating this momentum, enabling faster innovation, smarter decision-making, and scalable growth. By modernizing ERP with intelligent technologies, organizations can stay agile, competitive, and ready for the next wave of global …

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#43 The Truth About Limiting Beliefs -- And How to Release Them 16:13

25d ago16:13

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What if your limiting beliefs are like wisdom teeth? In this episode, I explore how limiting beliefs, much like wisdom teeth, may have served you once but now hold you back. I’ll explain why it’s crucial to examine these beliefs, trace their origins, and ask: do they still serve me? You’ll learn how many of these beliefs are formed in childhood and…

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Ignite VC: Reimagining Civilization Through Deep Tech & First Principles with Abdo John Hajj | Ep176 1:05:29

26d ago1:05:29

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Abdo John Hajj is the Managing Partner at Type One Ventures, a multi-dimensional investor and former founder who's deployed over a billion dollars into some of the most transformative companies in tech, AI, and space—names like SpaceX, OpenAI, and Neuralink. With a bold mission to accelerate humanity’s path to a Type One Civilization, Abdo combines…

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CR0105: How little we still understand about GreenOps with James Hall, Green Pixie 32:39

28d ago32:39

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GreenOps is a cultural transformation that empowers developers to turn emissions data into meaningful action, bridging the communication gap with ESG teams and exposing the critical truth that cloud cost and carbon cost are not the same, which fundamentally reshapes how we approach sustainable IT. This week, Dave, Esmee and Rob talk to James Hall, …

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Ignite Startups: The Hidden Power of Knowledge Graphs in Enterprise AI with Malcolm De Leo | Ep174 47:20

1M ago47:20

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Malcolm De Leo is the Co-founder and Chief Business Officer at GraphIQ, an innovation-first platform redefining how enterprises discover and connect with business intelligence. With a PhD in chemistry and a 20+ year career spanning Clorox, Orbital Insight, and Quantified, Malcolm has built a reputation for evangelizing innovation, data-driven trans…

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#42 How to Build Confidence Using a Proven Neuroscience Practice 13:07

1M ago13:07

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What if you acted like doubt didn’t get a say? In this episode, I dive into one of the biggest misunderstandings about confidence: that it’s something you either have or you don’t. (Spoiler: it’s not true.) I share why self-doubt is a completely normal part of being human—and why the key to confidence isn’t “getting rid of it,” but learning how to …

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Ignite Marketing: Rewiring the Marketing Stack with Agentic AI with Chris O’Neill | Ep173 55:00

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Chris O'Neill is a seasoned tech executive with over 25 years of leadership experience at companies like Google, Glean, and Xero. As the current CEO of GrowthLoop and a board member at GAF, Chris brings deep expertise in AI, cloud, and go-to-market strategy. With a track record of navigating both wartime turnarounds and scaling peacetime operations…

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CR104 Quantumania part 2 with Catherine Vollgraff Heidweiller and James Goeders, Google Quantum AI 1:03:09

1M ago1:03:09

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Quantum computing in 2025 is rapidly advancing toward commercialization, with breakthroughs in algorithms, scalable hardware, and cloud-based quantum services driving real-world applications across finance, healthcare, logistics, and cybersecurity This week, Dave, Esmee, and Rob dive into the cutting edge of quantum computing with Catherine Vollgra…

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Ignite VC: The Future of Work, AI, and Impact Investing with Oliver Libby | Ep172 59:59

1M ago59:59

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Oliver Libby is the co-founding Managing Partner of H/L Ventures and City Rock Venture Partners. With nearly two decades of experience backing high-impact, mission-driven startups, he has pioneered a unique venture studio model rooted in daily active engagement. He's also the co-founder and Chair of the Resolution Project, which has helped launch o…

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#41 From Ballerina to Bold Reinvention: Jennifer Quent on Growth, Grit, and Joy 44:12

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In this rich and inspiring conversation, I talk with Jennifer Quent, former professional ballet dancer with the American Ballet Theater, about what it really takes to pursue excellence, leave behind something you love, and reinvent your path with courage. Jennifer shares her journey from childhood ballet dreams to performing on world-class stages—a…

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CRSP06 Bonus Telecom special: Big Frontiers of the Telecoms Industry, Vivek Badrinath, GSMA 49:41

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The telecom industry is undergoing a fundamental transformation. This shift is creating new business opportunities and services but also brings significant challenges in transformation and modernization. In this special bonus episode, building on our Reimagining Telecoms mini-series, we dive into the current opportunities shaping today’s dynamic te…

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Ignite Marketing: David Meerman Scott on Marketing Lessons Every Startup Founder Should Know | Ep171 53:40

1M ago53:40

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David Meerman Scott is a marketing strategist, bestselling author of The New Rules of Marketing and PR, and the originator of the term “newsjacking.” With a career that spans decades and a front-row seat to the evolution of real-time, fan-first marketing, David offers insights into how founders and brands can break through the noise without losing …

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Ignite VC: Creating the Next Generation of Women-Led IPOs with Mala Ramakrishnan | Ep170 39:13

2M ago39:13

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Mala Ramakrishnan is the founder and managing partner of Progressive Ventures. A Stanford-trained computer scientist, she brings over two decades of experience as a technologist, entrepreneur, and venture capitalist. With multiple startup exits and a background as head of privacy at WhatsApp, Mala offers rare insight into B2B AI SaaS, privacy, and …

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#40 The Hidden Cause of Burnout—and the Courageous Path Back to Joy 20:39

2M ago20:39

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What if burnout isn’t just about doing too much—but about feeling disconnected from who you really are? In this episode, I reflect on a pivotal moment in my life—when I hit a wall of burnout that forced me to finally listen to the deeper truth I’d been ignoring. I share what the experience taught me about aliveness, joy, and the quiet cost of aband…

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CR103: Cloud on the rocks [AAA]: Transformation into a product-driven enterprise 1:02:03

2M ago1:02:03

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[AAA] In 'Access All Areas' shows we go behind the scenes with the crew and their friends as they dive into complex challenges that organizations face—sometimes getting a little messy along the way. This week, we address the ‘big rocks’ that can obstruct or delay successful outcomes in organizational transformations. Dave, Esmee, and Rob are joined…

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Ignite VC: Jim Curry on Rethinking Venture and Building Companies Built to Last | Ep169 1:04:02

2M ago1:04:02

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What if the secret to building enduring billion-dollar businesses isn't chasing growth at all costs—but betting on slower, more sustainable scale, even if it means skipping the traditional exit? Jim Curry thinks most of Silicon Valley has it backwards—and he’s proving it, one founder-led company at a time. Jim Curry is the co-founder of Build Group…

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Ignite Startups: How Osama Elkady Is Eliminating ETL and Unlocking Real-Time Insight | Ep168 50:02

2M ago50:02

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Osama Elkady is the co-founder and CEO of Incorta, the only open data delivery platform enabling real-time analysis across all systems of record without complex ETL. With nearly two decades at Oracle—where he led innovations in BI, mobile strategy, and enterprise reporting—Osama holds several patents in data architecture and has helped numerous For…

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#39 Navigating Career Change and Listening to Yourself with Laura Koulet 46:05

2M ago46:05

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How do you navigate the messy, beautiful, and often uncomfortable process of changing careers—especially when the path forward feels anything but clear? In this episode, I sit down with Laura Koulet to unpack her bold transition from a thriving career in technology to the world of law. Together, we explore the emotional and intellectual challenges …

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CR102: Tattoos, Tech, and Teams, what ink means in the age of AI with Jitske Kramer, Corporate Anthropologist 56:30

2M ago56:30

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Every organization is built on people, structures, and culture. But culture isn’t static—it evolves with every interaction, ambition, and shift in circumstance. As IT drives business transformation, new technologies reshape how people connect and collaborate. In this ever-changing landscape, a strong, adaptive culture is the key to lasting success.…

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#38 Why All-or-Nothing Thinking Is Blocking Your Dreams—And What to Do Instead 14:25

2M ago14:25

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What dream are you putting off because you think you have to go “all in” to begin? In this episode, I unpack how all-or-nothing thinking keeps so many people stuck—and why it’s one of the biggest blockers to growth, fulfillment, and actually living the life you want. I share a powerful story about my client Kate, who dreamed of opening a candy shop…

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Ignite AI: Minha Hwang on Scaling AI Experiments and Building Smarter Models with Less Data | Ep167 36:54

2M ago36:54

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Minha Hwang is a principal applied scientist with a rare blend of technical depth and cross-disciplinary experience—holding dual PhDs in materials science and marketing science. He’s spent his career at the intersection of machine learning, experimentation, and causal inference, helping scale some of the most sophisticated AI evaluation systems in …

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Ignite Markets: The Hidden Power of Microcaps and Why Big Investors Miss It with Steve Kann | Ep166 1:00:27

2M ago1:00:27

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Steve Kann is a Partner at Ocean Street Partners, a prolific investor, capital markets strategist, and Amazon #1 bestselling author of Microcap Magic. With over 30 years of experience in investment banking, public markets, and entrepreneurship, Steve has advised or raised over $1 billion in deals. He’s known for uncovering massive value in overlook…

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CRSP05: Reimagining telecom industry pt.5 - Growth with Nik Willetts, TM Forum 38:43

2M ago38:43

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The telecom industry is undergoing a fundamental transformation. This shift is creating new business opportunities and services but also brings significant challenges in transformation and modernization. In a new five-part mini-series, Reimagining Telecoms, we will explore these challenges through five distinct lenses: Growth, Networks, Simplificat…

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#37 | Mastering Career Growth Without Compromising Yourself - with Melody Wilding 43:36

2M ago43:36

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In this episode, I sit down with executive coach and author Melody Wilding to explore what it really means to trust yourself and create success on your own terms. Together, we dive into the complexities of being a high achiever – from breaking free of the "honor roll hangover" to the delicate balance between self-advocacy and humility at work. Melo…

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CR101: The legacy of three centuries of innovation with Sandeep Seeripat, CIO at Twinings 56:40

2M ago56:40

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Traditional businesses are transforming to enhance consumer engagement and operational efficiency by integrating advanced technologies, helping them stay competitive in the digital age; how can technology best support this transformation? This week, Dave, Esmee and Rob talk to Sandeep Seeripat, CIO at Twinings about how the 300-year-old tea company…

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Ignite VC: The Art of Pattern Recognition in Venture with Benjamin Bryant | Ep165 1:06:54

2M ago1:06:54

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What do Looney Tunes, hedge funds, and a $10M smartwatch Kickstarter have in common? For Benjamin Bryant, they’re all part of the unlikely path that led him to become one of the most prolific early-stage investors in YC history. A former VFX engineer turned Pebble exec turned venture fund builder, Benjamin now runs the AngelList Demo Day Funds—back…

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#36 Possibility Thinking: The Mindset Shift That Changes Everything 10:30

2M ago10:30

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In this episode, I talk about the human brain’s built-in negativity bias—and how learning to shift into possibility thinking can completely change how you move through challenges. I share how this mindset helped me transform my business during the pandemic, and why asking “What is possible?” is one of the most powerful questions you can practice. I…

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Ignite VC: How Alex Norman Is Rewiring Canada’s Startup Scene and Go-To-Market Gaps | Ep164 1:06:57

3M ago1:06:57

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What happens when a Bay Street dealmaker trades spreadsheets for seed rounds—and turns Canada’s next wave of startups into a global force? Alex Norman, co-founder of N49P and Canadian partner of TechTO, went from investment banking and private equity to becoming one of the country’s most connected early-stage investors and ecosystem builders. Throu…

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CR100: Intelligence age ethics (in 2025) with James Wilson and Philip Harker [AAA] 1:11:13

3M ago1:11:13

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[AAA] In 'Access All Areas' shows we go behind the scenes with the crew and their friends as they dive into complex challenges that organisations face—sometimes getting a little messy along the way. This week, in what may or may not be our 100th episode, Dave, Esmee and Rob talk to James Wilson, AI Ethicist and Lead Gen AI Architect and Philip Hark…

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Ignite Markets: Chris Zaccarelli on Active Investing, AI, and the Future of Asset Management | Ep163 43:29

3M ago43:29

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What if one of the sharpest minds in finance wasn’t shaped by textbooks—but by watching Lehman Brothers collapse from the inside? Chris Zaccarelli, CIO of Northlight Asset Management and co-founder of Beacon Capital Advisory Group, went from coding derivatives at Goldman Sachs to redefining how everyday investors navigate risk, recession, and retur…

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#35 The Best-Kept Secret in Sales (That’s Not Really About Sales)- with Doug Weaver 51:47

3M ago51:47

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How would your relationships—both personal and professional—change if you focused less on getting the ‘yes’ and more on creating real connection? In this episode, I talk with Doug Weaver, who shares powerful lessons from his 25 years of training sales professionals—insights that go beyond sales and speak to the heart of human connection. Drawing on…

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CR099: UK Government sustainability & AI with Liam Walsh and Paul Mukherjee, Defra 40:22

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Understanding the true environmental cost of digital innovation is crucial for governments aiming to embed sustainability into their digital delivery processes. Governments are embedding sustainability into the heart of digital delivery. Can governments ensure that their digital advancements contribute positively to the environment while maintainin…

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Ignite VC: Kristina Simmons on the Future of Purpose-Driven Venture Capital | Ep162 45:47

3M ago45:47

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What if one of the boldest early-stage investors in frontier tech got her start chasing down a job over yoga pants and no website? Kristina Simmons, founder and managing partner of Overwater Ventures, began her career launching Lululemon’s e-commerce before rising through the ranks at Andreessen Horowitz and Khosla Ventures. Now she’s channeling th…

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Ignite Startups: Colin McIntosh on Building a Viral DTC Brand with Humor | Ep161 49:45

3M ago49:45

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What if the most viral bedding brand in America was born not from a lifelong passion—but from a movie scene that made its founder furious? Colin McIntosh, founder and CEO of Sheets & Giggles, turned a rage-fueled reaction to War Dogs into a fast-growing, pun-powered DTC bedding company built on eucalyptus, humor, and heart. A Techstars alum, former…

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#34 Stop searching for your purpose -- do this instead 12:45

3M ago12:45

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What if your purpose isn’t something you find “out there,” but something you uncover within? In this episode, I explore the often-misunderstood idea of life purpose—and why it’s not about chasing a single, grand mission. Together, we’ll reframe what purpose really means, why it’s allowed to evolve, and how to uncover yours. "Watch this and other ep…

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Ignite AI: Daniel Hulme on AI’s Next Leap, Machine Consciousness and the Future of Work | Ep160 59:10

3M ago59:10

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What if the person shaping the future of AI at one of the world’s biggest companies started by modeling the brains of bumblebees? Daniel Hulme, Chief AI Officer at WPP and founder of Satalia (acquired by WPP), is a rare hybrid: academic, founder, and futurist. Now he’s building Consium—the first commercial research organization focused on machine c…

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