Best CVC Podcasts (2025)

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CVC | E497 | Nicole LeBlanc on Corporate VC, Strategic Alignment & Value Creation at Scale 43:01

37m ago43:01

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In this episode, Andreas Munk Holm and Jeppe Høier sit down with Nicole LeBlanc, Partner at Woven Capital, the $800M growth-stage CVC fund backed by Toyota. They unpack what it takes to drive real strategic and financial outcomes in corporate venture — and what founders and GPs often get wrong when working with CVCs. Nicole shares how Woven structu…

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The Little Things That Build Company Culture With Brandi Biswell 24:22

5d ago24:22

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Culture is one of the most important ingredients for a company’s success, growth, and long-term vision—both for the owner and the manager working to achieve it.In this episode of The CVC Home Service Success Network, we welcome back Brandi Biswell as she shares her insights on the small, intentional actions that can make a big impact when building …

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Why invest in LatAm 27:04

7d ago27:04

27:04

Latin America is one of the fastest growing regions in the world, with a growing number of unicorns, an increasing array of international investors looking to get a foothold, and ever more savvy entrepreneurs. Ahead of next week’s GCV Symposium in London, I wanted to catch up with Bernardita Araya, manager of CMPC Ventures, the corporate VC unit of…

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Episode 7: Riding the Shifting Currents of Mobility Innovation with Maniv's Michael Granoff 13:31

10d ago13:31

13:31

In this episode of Inside CVC, we sit down with Michael Granoff, founder of Maniv Mobility, to explore the dynamic forces reshaping the movement of people and goods. From electric trucks in California to two-wheelers in India, Maniv’s portfolio reflects the global push toward decarbonization, automation, and digitization. Michael shares candid insi…

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VC | E496 | Cracking the LP Code: Dario de Wet on Building a Global FoF from Europe 42:25

1d ago42:25

42:25

In this conversation, David Cruz e Silva sits down with Dario de Wet, Founding Partner of LTV Capital, a next-generation fund-of-funds reshaping the LP-GP landscape through intentional, hands-on support for emerging managers, especially in underserved and global markets. Together, they unpack what it takes to stand out as an emerging VC manager tod…

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VC | E495 | SUMMIT TALK | Breaking the “Europe vs. US” Myth with Will McQuillan at Frontline 50:19

2d ago50:19

50:19

At the EUVC Summit, Will McQuillan of Frontline delivered a keynote that flipped the script on the increasingly popular narrative of Europe needing to "decouple" from the US. With data points, historical context, and a call to action, Will urged VCs and founders to resist isolationist instincts and double down on building global companies, despite …

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44. Shying Away from These Vowel Teams? 5 TIPS to Confidently Teach Long ‘u’ at Home 11:24

3d ago11:24

11:24

Maybe you’ve been shying away from teaching long u vowel teams. Why are there so many different spellings for long u? When do I teach my child to spell long u this way? When do I teach my child to spell long u that way? You say to yourself, it’s too complicated, so I’ll teach them one way to spell long u, and hope for the best. The thing is, your s…

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VC | E494 | This Week in European Tech with Dan, Mads & Lomax 1:05:23

3d ago1:05:23

1:05:23

Welcome to a new episode of the EUVC podcast, where Dan Bowyer and Mads Jensen of SuperSeed and Lomax from Outsized Ventures gather to unpack the macro forces and micro signals shaping European tech and venture. This week, the trio dive into: Why cyber preparedness is a growing boardroom concern The overlooked fragility of Europe's energy systems H…

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VC | E493 | Joe Seager-Dupuy & Mike Martin on Why Consumer AI Is Europe’s Next Breakout Frontier 48:28

5d ago48:28

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In this episode, Andreas Munk Holm is joined by Joe Seager-Dupuy and Mike Martin, General Partners at True Global, a £1B investment firm focused on consumer and retail, to explore how AI transforms how consumer businesses are built, scaled, and experienced. They unpack why consumer AI is more than a buzzword - it's unlocking entirely new market cat…

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CVC | E492 | Zack Weisfeld on Ignite Deep Tech & Reinventing Corporate Venture 44:45

6d ago44:45

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In this episode, Andreas Munk Holm and Jeppe Høier sit down with Zack Weisfeld, the founding force behind Intel Ignite (now Ignite Deep Tech), to explore the evolution of one of the most respected deep tech accelerators in the world. From reinventing how corporates engage with startups to pioneering a "co-founder as a service" model, Zack shares wh…

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VC | E491 | Patric Hellermann & Andreas on the famed “VC edge” aka differentiation 1:13:59

7d ago1:13:59

1:13:59

In this special episode, we welcome back Patric Hellermann to dive deep into the concept of edge in venture capital. This isn't your average discussion on differentiation—it's a methodical breakdown of what creates enduring alpha for fund managers, grounded in Patric’s experience building Foundamental, a B2B-focused early-stage VC. This episode is …

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VC | E490 | Jon Coker on Building Systemic Impact, Why Shared Value Wins & The Founder Learning Curve (ImpactVC spotlight series) 38:54

8d ago38:54

38:54

In this episode, Adriana Stan is joined by Jon Coker, founding partner at Eka Ventures, to unpack how the team behind the £68M Fund I has backed 21 early-stage companies driving systemic change in consumer health and sustainable consumption. They dive into the team’s shift from MMC Ventures to launching a new kind of impact fund, the lessons learne…

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Episode 4 - Moving On Up – Entering The Job Market 50:01

9d ago50:01

50:01

This episode draws of the experience of people who talk about some of the very different options when thinking about what’s next – either into work for the first time, or progressing in an existing career. From hints-and-tips when preparing for interview, to apprenticeships, and a career in the armed forces, it’s all covered in this bumper episode.…

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VC | E489 | Moments Lab Raises 24M USD 52:47

9d ago52:47

52:47

In this episode, Andreas Munk Holm sits down with Philippe Petitpont, co-founder & CEO of Moments Lab, and Gökçe Seylan, Principal at OX, for an insider conversation on the future of video AI and how Europe is producing vertical champions with real traction. Fresh off a $24M scale round, Philippe walks us through the evolution of Moments Lab from m…

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43. Should Your 5 Year-Old Be Able to Read This? A Look at Kindergarten Baseline Reading Assessments 13:17

10d ago13:17

13:17

Have you quietly asked yourself, “Should my 5-year-old son be able to read that?” OR Maybe you're wondering, “Why can’t my 5 year-old read that?” Today, we’re looking at Kindergarten Baseline Reading Assessments. What phonics skills are we measuring? How are we measuring your child’s ability to demonstrate age-appropriate phonics skills? AND Why is…

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VC | E488 | This Week in European Tech with Dan, Mads & Lomax 57:43

10d ago57:43

57:43

Welcome to a new episode of the EUVC podcast, where Dan Bowyer and Mads Jensen of SuperSeed and Lomax from Outsized Ventures gather to unpack the macro forces and micro signals shaping European tech and venture. This week, the trio dive into: Why Europe’s fiscal firepower could be its unfair advantage The growing exodus of IPOs from the UK to the U…

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Talking Leadership With Phillip Stoller 39:32

11d ago39:32

39:32

In this episode of The CVC Home Service Success Network, our topic is leadership—and we’re joined by Phillip Stoller, president of Saver Systems. But today, we’re not discussing Saver Systems. Instead, we’ll dive into Phillip’s experience in leadership training and coaching during his time at Alleron, a respected business leadership training center…

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VC | E487 | Building GTM Teams with Gia Scinto, Talent Partner at The Cole Group [Path to Market – Seedcamp Series] 55:15

11d ago55:15

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In this episode of Path to Market, Seedcamp’s Natasha Lytton and Pipeline Ventures’ Micah Smurthwaite are joined by Gia Scinto, Partner at The Cole Group and one of the most seasoned go-to-market talent experts in tech. Gia has helped build out executive teams at category-defining startups like Stripe, Airbnb, Datadog, Canva, and Confluent — and pr…

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VC | E486 | Living a Meaningful Life in Tech with Fred Destin at Stride from the EUVC Summit 28:57

12d ago28:57

28:57

If you came expecting a neat keynote, you were in for something else entirely. What he gave us instead in fourteen minutes was part sermon, part therapy, and part existential gut check for anyone shaping the future. Here’s what stuck: “This isn’t a rehearsal.” Fred opened with vulnerability: standing in front of his peers, in a room that lives and …

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VC | E485 | Kamel Zeroual on Building Europe’s Next Powerhouse Seed Fund 27:11

13d ago27:11

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In this episode, Andreas Munk Holm sits down with Kamel Zeroual, GP of Varsity, one of Europe’s boldest new funds out of Paris. Varsity is making waves—not just for their ambition to build a pan-European fund with global aspirations, but for already closing €120M+ toward a first-time fund targeting €150M. Kam breaks down what makes Varsity differen…

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VC | E484 | Gloria Baeuerlein at Puzzle Ventures & Europe’s Solo GP Revolution 46:37

14d ago46:37

46:37

In this episode, Andreas Munk Holm talks with Gloria Baeuerlein, founding partner of Puzzle Ventures, about building a solo GP model rooted in high-conviction, ultra-early B2B investing. From AI-native SaaS pricing to capital-efficient pre-seed strategies, Gloria breaks down how she’s crafting a differentiated firm in one of Europe’s most competiti…

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VC | E483 | Rina Onur on Offboarding as a VC Partner, Istanbul’s Gaming Boom & the Tug-of-War Between Building and Investing 52:18

16d ago52:18

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In this episode, Andreas Munk Holm sits down with Rina Onur, co-founder of Peak and formerly of 500 Istanbul, for a raw and rare conversation about stepping back as a VC partner—and what it takes to switch hats between operator and investor. Together with Enis Hulli, they unpack the story behind Rina’s exit from fund management, her next chapter wi…

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42. Still Believing the Lies? 5 Myths Parents Believe About How Children Learn to Read! 11:16

17d ago11:16

11:16

It’s time to debunk myths about how kids learn to read and replace misconceptions with truths. Myth #1: Learning to read is a natural process that will happen on its own. Myth #2: Your child should begin reading at age 4. Myth #3: Learning to read is like learning to speak. Myth #4: Phonemic awareness doesn’t need to be taught to be understood. Myt…

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VC | E482 | This Week in European Tech with Dan Bowyer, Mads Jensen, and Lomax Ward 52:01

17d ago52:01

52:01

In this episode, Dan Bowyer, Lomax, and Mads Jensen reunite to talk about the stories behind the headlines - Trump’s tariffs, EU’s sluggish startup strategy, the Anthropic surge, and why Europe’s hardware design hopes might rest on Munich. From missiles interrupting pool time in Tel Aviv to Nvidia’s record-breaking quarter, the crew tackles everyth…

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VC | E481 | Etienne on Intuition, Going Deep on Consumer, and What Founders Can Learn from Pro Athletes 49:16

18d ago49:16

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In this episode, Andreas Munk Holm sits down with Etienne, co-founder and GP at Intuition—a new €10M fund focused on pre-seed and seed investments in consumer, prosumer, and B2B2C startups across Europe and the US. From chasing the NBA dream to raising a fund for overlooked sectors, Etienne shares the founder's journey behind the fund, his obsessio…

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VC | E480 | Evan Finkel, Carmen Alfonso & Andreas Holm on Fundraising Fog, LP Red Flags & the Real Meaning of “Edge” 54:30

19d ago54:30

54:30

In this episode of the EUVC podcast, Andreas Munk Holm is joined by LP Evan Finkel and Cocoa’s Carmen Alfonso to explore the gritty, unvarnished truth about what it takes to raise a venture fund today. They unpack the fundraising myths that mislead first-time GPs, the pitch deck traps that instantly raise LP eyebrows, and the misunderstood concept …

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Developing The Owner's Mindset Among Your Team Members 18:16

19d ago18:16

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Just imagine how successful a company could be if every team member had the mindset of an owner—it could be a game-changer for the entire business.That’s the focus of this episode of The CVC Home Service Success Network, a presentation of CVC Success Group!By The CVC Home Service Success Network

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VC | E479 | Cyril Gouiffès on What It Takes to Be a Real Impact Fund Manager 1:07:09

20d ago1:07:09

1:07:09

In this episode, August Solliv and Douglas Sloan speak with Cyril Gouiffès, Head of Social Impact Investments at the European Investment Fund (EIF), to explore what distinguishes authentic impact fund managers from the growing crowd. From team composition and investment discipline to LP expectations and impact integrity, Cyril shares a candid persp…

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Episode 147: Turning Brewery Waste into Eco-Leather : Brett Cotten Arda Biomaterials 20:55

21d ago20:55

20:55

In this episode of "Gaule’s Question Time," Andrew Gaule (linkedin.com/in/andrew-gaule-aimava) discusses with Brett Cotten (https://www.linkedin.com/in/brett-a-cotten/), co-founder and CEO of Arda Biomaterials (https://arda.bio), to explore a revolutionary approach to sustainable manufacturing. Arda transforms brewery waste—specifically spent grain…

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VC | E478 | Size Matters… Or Does It? LP Strategies in the Micro vs Mega Fund Era 13:29

21d ago13:29

13:29

If you tuned in hoping for crisp conclusions on fund performance, you may have left empty-handed. But if what you came for was a razor-sharp, high-stakes debate on the mechanics of venture economics—then this was your moment. Fourteen minutes of fierce dialogue at the EUVC Summit, and not a second wasted. Here’s how it went: “If you're drawing any …

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VC | 477 | Jeremy Uzan on Chasing Pure Performance, Generalist VCs & Why Europe is Ready for Science-Driven Founders 47:47

22d ago47:47

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In this episode, Andreas Munk Holm is joined by Jeremy Uzan, co-founder and GP at Singular, for a look at how a “plain vanilla” approach to venture—driven by deep founder focus and relentless performance orientation — can be a powerful advantage. Together, they unpack the mechanics behind Singular’s model, how the team stays agile without a rigid t…

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Are You Sustaining the Processes For Success? 10:26

22d ago10:26

10:26

One of the toughest challenges in business—and in life—is staying on course to reach your goals. To succeed, goals must become firm commitments. But all too often, life throws unexpected roadblocks in the way.In this episode of The CVC Home Service Success Network, we explore how to stay committed and sustain the process needed to achieve your goal…

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Episode 6: Inside Capital’s New Playbook: A Conversation with Bank of America’s Shawn Hoyer 35:09

22d ago35:09

35:09

In this episode of Inside CVC, we sit down with Shawn Hoyer, Head of Venture Capital Coverage at Bank of America, to explore how capital markets are evolving—and what it means for founders, investors, and corporate innovators. From the fluidity of global capital and the rise of sovereign wealth funds to the future of AI-driven startups and public m…

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VC | E476 | Finn Murphy on Nebular, Going Solo, and Why the Next Great VC Firm Starts with You 48:46

23d ago48:46

48:46

In this episode, Andreas Munk Holm sits down with Nebular GP Finn Murphy. From launching Nebular after FTX’s collapse to backing AI, data centers in space, and fossil startups, Finn shares the unpredictable and highly personal journey of building a fund from scratch. A manifesto for curiosity-led investing emerges, as does a bold vision for reshapi…

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41. Why Double the ‘G’ When Spelling ‘Bugged’? Vowel Suffix SOS for Parents! 11:51

24d ago11:51

11:51

"Mom, why do I have to double to the 'g' in the word bugged? It doesn’t make sense!" If your child has asked you this question, and you honestly weren’t sure how to answer your kiddo at that moment, you’ll want to stick around for this episode of Phonics Rules for Kids. Join the Phonics Rules for Kids Insider's List! Get my FREE Homeschool Kinderga…

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VC | E475 | Kasper Hulthin on Breaking the “Better” Myth & Building Food for the Many 52:04

27d ago52:04

52:04

In this episode, Andreas Munk Holm talks with Kasper Hulthin, co-founder of Kost Capital and Future Five, to unpack what it takes to build food startups that change the system. Kasper argues that creating better food is not about crafting the perfect health product for the elite, but about designing for impact, scale, and real-world distribution.Th…

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VC | E474 | Guenther & Enrique on Redesigning Capital for Circular Futures & Europe’s Systemic Sustainability Shift 35:13

28d ago35:13

35:13

In this episode, Andreas Munk Holm is joined by Guenther Dobrauz-Saldapenna and Enrique Molina from Qi Impact Capital to explore how capital can be deployed with purpose to accelerate the circular economy. From personal stories to portfolio-level insight, this conversation shows how values-based investing can be compatible with venture returns.Guen…

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Getting rid of bias in the investment process 55:24

28d ago55:24

55:24

Human decision-making – even when a lot of money is at stake, is not always rational. A lot of the time it’s based on intangible factors that influence people in ways that can’t be explained or justified by data or analysis – this is after all, the entire basis for the field of behavioural economics, and it’s not new information. So why, in an indu…

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VC | E473 | Marcus Behrendt of BMW iVentures: Hedging the Future of Mobility, One Strategic Bet at a Time 49:24

29d ago49:24

49:24

Marcus Behrendt, Managing Partner at BMW iVentures, joins Andreas and Jeppe to explore how corporate venture capital can drive transformation in Europe’s most iconic industries. From autonomy to AI and natural-fiber composites, the episode dives deep into how BMW’s venture arm scans, invests, and hedges across global markets while staying rooted in…

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Episode 5: Scaling Innovation from the Inside Out: Day 2 Insights from the CVC Open Innovation Summit 35:52

30d ago35:52

35:52

In Episode 5 of Inside CVC, we continue our deep dive into the 2025 CVC Open Innovation Summit, this time focusing on highlights and takeaways from Day 2. Co-hosts Steve Schmith and Philipp Willigmann explore how Miami took center stage as an emerging hub for globally connected innovation—spanning Latin America, Europe, and beyond. We spotlight the…

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VC | E472 | Oliver Holle on Europe's VC Momentum, Political Engagement & Global Alliances 1:00:02

1M ago1:00:02

1:00:02

In this episode, Andreas Munk Holm sits down with Oliver Holle, Founding Partner at Speedinvest, to unpack Europe’s current position in the global venture landscape. Fresh off the EUVC Summit and gearing up for GITEX, Oliver brings the heat — calling out flawed narratives, making the case for political engagement by founders and VCs, and breaking d…

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40. Teaching First and Second Grade Consonant Suffixes at Home? PRO TIPS for Mastering Morphemes in Early Readers! 12:10

1M ago12:10

12:10

Quiz time. Can you identify which form of the base or root word ‘hope’ you are hearing in the following sentences. Adjective, noun or adverb? I could feel hope rising. I truly began to feel hopeful. Time was ticking, and I started to feel hopeless. Their father said they were not allowed to have a puppy until they were older, but we saw them sittin…

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VC | E471 | Sales and Scaling Strategies from Ryan Lieber, Snowflake’s First SDR and EMEA’s Go-To-Market Leader [Path to Market] 46:17

1M ago46:17

46:17

In a new episode of “Path to Market”, our Director Natasha Lytton and her co-host Micah Smurthwaite, Partner at Pipeline Ventures are joined by Ryan Lieber, an experienced Go-to-Market Leader and one of Snowflake’s earliest employees and its first SDR. Together they discuss Snowflake’s impressive growth trajectory, the challenges and strategies of …

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Morning Meetings, Part of the Process of More Profits and Less Waste 16:47

1M ago16:47

16:47

It’s a proven fact: companies that hold daily morning meetings see higher sales, greater profits, and less waste. But to achieve these results, the meetings must follow a consistent, effective process—and be sustained every single day.In this episode of The CVC Home Service Success Network, we break down the keys to running productive morning meeti…

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VC | E470 | Joe Seager-Dupuy & Mike Martin on Building a Specialist VC Platform Around Consumer and Retail Tech | Deep Dive Episode v1 29:46

1M ago29:46

29:46

In this episode, Andreas Munk Holm is joined by Joe Seager-Dupuy and Mike Martin, General Partners at True, a £ 600 M+ consumer and retail-focused investment and innovation firm, to explore what it means to be a sector specialist in venture—and why that matters more than ever in today’s market.They unpack how True brings together deep operational e…

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Are Your Safety Protocols & Systems Prepared? 31:24

1M ago31:24

31:24

Today on The CVC Home Service Success Network, we’re joined by safety expert Bob Ferrari for a critical conversation on safety, safety training, and what employers must do to properly train and equip their teams in today’s work environment.Every home service business must have a clear plan to ensure every team member goes home safely at the end of …

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VC | E469 | Christian Hernandez on the Real ROI of Adaptation (ImpactVC spotlight series) 47:04

1M ago47:04

47:04

In this episode, Andreas Munk Holm sits down with Christian Hernandez, co-founder and Partner at 2150, to challenge a common VC misconception—adaptation isn’t plan B, it’s a billion-dollar frontier. From heat-proofing megacities in the Global South to tackling the carbon cost of concrete, Christian breaks down why the climate crisis needs more than…

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Economic ruts are a good time to double down 44:22

1M ago44:22

44:22

In recent months we’ve seen quite a few corporate VC units either shut down, or get spun off, as their corporate parents grapple with how to deal with a tough macroeconomic environment. That’s not always the case though – we’re also seeing a number of other CVCs get launched, and some existing CVCs launch big new funds. My guest today is in the lat…

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VC | E468 | Sebastian Pollok on Building Visionaries Tomorrow & Europe’s Deep Tech Renaissance 53:26

1M ago53:26

53:26

In this episode, Andreas Munk Holm talks with Sebastian Pollok to unpack the thesis behind Visionaries Tomorrow, a fund purpose-built to back industrial deep tech founders emerging from Europe’s labs and institutes.Sebastian explores why Europe's frontier innovation requires new LP-GP dynamics, portfolio construction models, and national ambition—a…

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VC | E467 | Dave Haynes on How AR Glasses, Multimodal AI, and Teleoperated Robots Will Reshape How We Work 48:27

1M ago48:27

48:27

In this episode, Andreas Munk Holm talks with Dave Haynes at FOV Ventures to unpack how the evolution of multimodal AI, audio intelligence, and teleoperation are driving a new wave of human-computer interaction. From audio-enhancing models like AI Acoustics to video synthesis via 3D engines, and from VR-powered robot control to wearable AI glasses—…

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