Best Lightspeed Venture Partners Podcasts (2025)

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Reinventing Wall Street: Rogo’s AI Revolution with Gabriel Stengel 42:40

1d ago42:40

42:40

This week, Lightspeed Partner Mike Mignano sits down with Gabriel Stengel, founder and CEO of Rogo, to explore how AI is transforming the world of finance. Gabe shares his journey from sleepless nights as a junior investment banker at Lazard to building Rogo, a cutting-edge AI platform that automates the grueling work of benchmarking, earnings anal…

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Venture Capital Pitfalls: Insights from Rand Fishkin 52:13

5d ago52:13

52:13

In this captivating episode of the Startup CEO Show, host Mark MacLeod sits down with Rand Fishkin, co-founder and CEO of SparkToro, for a candid conversation about entrepreneurship, venture capital, and building successful businesses. Rand, best known for founding Moz and his influential role in the SEO industry, shares invaluable insights from hi…

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Mike Krieger: Product Building Lessons from Instagram and Anthropic (Encore) 54:20

9d ago54:20

54:20

This week, we are revisiting a conversation between Lightspeed partner Michael Mignano and Anthropic’s head of product, Mike Krieger. Mike is known for co-founding Instagram, one of the most beloved pieces of consumer technology, and now he has taken his talents to Anthropic. They discuss the challenges AI product builders face and the evolution of…

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Building Relationships: The Key to Successful Company Acquisitions 52:41

12d ago52:41

52:41

In this insightful episode of the Startup CEO Show, host Mark MacLeod sits down with Eli Portnoy, a serial entrepreneur with two successful exits under his belt. Portnoy shares his journey from his first venture to his current role as co-founder and CEO of BackEngine, offering a masterclass in navigating acquisitions and building thriving startups.…

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Arvind Jain: Why Now Is the Time to Solve Enterprise Search (Encore) 44:57

16d ago44:57

44:57

This week, we are revisiting a conversation between Lightspeed partner Michael Mignano and Arvind Jain, the founder and CEO of Glean about the evolution of AI-assisted enterprise search. Arvind shares what insights helped to start Glean's journey in 2019, how the company leveraged transformer-based models early on, and how Glean developed the marke…

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AI's Impact on SaaS: Why Software is Changing Forever 52:11

19d ago52:11

52:11

In this captivating episode of the Startup CEO Show, host Mark MacLeod sits down with Josh Pantony, co-founder and CEO of Boosted AI, to explore the cutting-edge world of artificial intelligence in finance. Josh, a veteran in the AI space, shares his journey from co-founding Maluva, an early competitor to Siri, to his current role revolutionizing W…

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Chris Pedregal + Sam Stephenson: Making Meetings More Effective with Granola 38:05

23d ago38:05

38:05

How can AI make meetings better? That’s the simple question that inspired Granola, a productivity tool that can tell you what was actually discussed in that meeting last week and what the real next steps are. In this episode of Generative Now, host Michael Mignano, partner at Lightspeed, sits down with Granola co-founders Chris Pedregal and Sam Ste…

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Navigating Burnout and Building a Best Place to Work - with Craig Letton 49:42

26d ago49:42

49:42

In this episode of the Startup CEO Show, Mark MacLeod sits down with Craig Letton, founder and CEO of alcohol marketing platform hyble, for a raw and honest discussion about entrepreneurship, burnout, and building a successful global business. Craig shares the remarkable story of how he took over his parents' small print shop in Scotland and transf…

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Jon Noronha: How Gamma’s big bet on AI paid off 39:57

30d ago39:57

39:57

Can a pivot to AI actually save a company? In the case of Gamma, it did that and more. In this episode of Generative Now, host Michael Mignano, partner at Lightspeed, talks with Jon Noronha, the co-founder of Gamma, an AI-powered platform that helps users create interactive and engaging presentations, websites, and social media assets. Nearly four …

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Athlete to Entrepreneur: PartnerStack Founder's Winning Mindset 54:49

1M ago54:49

54:49

In this episode of the Startup CEO Show, Mark MacLeod sits down with Bryn Jones, co-founder and CEO of PartnerStack, to explore the world of B2B partnerships and scaling a successful SaaS company. As PartnerStack approaches its 10-year anniversary, Bryn shares valuable lessons from his journey as a competitive swimmer turned entrepreneur. He discus…

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AI Recruiting at NVIDIA, Pika, and Eleven Labs: How to Build Exceptional Teams 18:04

1M ago18:04

18:04

Exceptional AI products begin with exceptional teams, but in 2025, AI staffing has never been harder. In this episode of Generative Now, Lightspeed partner Michael Mignano dives into the realities of AI recruiting and team building, sharing insights from some of today’s top AI leaders. You’ll hear from: Demi Guo, CEO and Co-Founder of Pika Mati Sta…

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Pine's Mission: Making Homeownership Affordable for All Canadians 51:43

1M ago51:43

51:43

In this insightful episode of the Startup CEO Show, host Mark MacLeod sits down with Justin Herlick, co-founder and CEO of Pine, a digital-first mortgage platform revolutionizing homeownership in Canada. Justin shares his journey from working on Wall Street to Silicon Valley, where he gained invaluable experience at fast-paced startups like Blend. …

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Rohan Nayak: How Pocket FM is Using AI to Reinvent Audio Storytelling 48:49

1M ago48:49

48:49

There’s no doubt we have more choices for entertainment than at any other point in history. And yet, once a series ends, it can be difficult to find something you like just as much. But what if AI could give you a seemingly endless supply of quality content? In this episode of Generative Now, host Michael Mignano, partner at Lightspeed, sits down w…

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Scaling to a Million Customers: Lessons from Propel Holdings 53:39

2M ago53:39

53:39

In this captivating episode of the Startup CEO Show, Mark MacLeod sits down with Clive Kinross, the CEO of Propel Holdings, a company that's revolutionizing lending for underserved consumers. Clive shares his remarkable journey from South African chartered accountant to successful entrepreneur, detailing the founding and growth of Propel Holdings. …

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Your Questions Answered: Vibe Coding, Consumer Defensibility, and the Future of Agent Management 17:30

2M ago17:30

17:30

In this special mailbag episode of Generative Now, Lightspeed Partner Michael Mignano tackles your questions from X and LinkedIn. He gets into AI's market expansion, startup defensibility, which verticals investors are watching, and how the most interesting new roles are being shaped by AI. Plus, Michael shares what is exciting about consumer AI pr…

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Transforming Personal Wellness: The Future of Health Tech 51:16

2M ago51:16

51:16

In this episode of the Startup CEO Show, host Mark MacLeod sits down with Sameer Dhar, co-founder and CEO of NiaHealth, to explore the intersection of entrepreneurship and personal health. Dhar shares his journey from diabetes researcher to investment banker to healthcare innovator, highlighting how his experiences shaped NiaHealth's mission to bri…

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Generative Quarterly with Semil Shah: Seed Markets, Vibe Coding, and the Flappy Bird Effect 1:00:04

2M ago1:00:04

1:00:04

History may not repeat itself, but it certainly rhymes. Vibe coded games, like a flight simulator from @levelsio, are reminiscent of early iPhone app store games like Flappy Bird and Paper Toss. How else are consumer tech cycles evolving? Lightspeed Partner Michael Mignano welcomes back investor Semil Shah for their quarterly check-in. They talk ab…

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Why Shopify is a magnet for founders with Glen Coates 48:56

2M ago48:56

48:56

In this episode of the Startup CEO Show, Mark MacLeod welcomes Glen Coates, former CEO of Handshake and current VP of Product for Core at Shopify. Glen takes listeners on a journey through his entrepreneurial experiences, from founding Handshake to his current role at Shopify. He shares candid insights about the challenges of building a B2B e-comme…

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Scott Belsky: Content Creators, Creativity, and Marketing in the AI Landscape (Encore) 31:41

2M ago31:41

31:41

This week, we’re revisiting a conversation with Scott Belsky, who recently announced a new role leading innovation at A24. Lightspeed Partner and Host Michael Mignano talks with Scott about the evolution of marketing with generative content, the future of personalization, and overlooked opportunities in the AI landscape. This conversation took plac…

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From Bootstrapped to Public: Lightspeed's 20-Year Evolution 42:33

2M ago42:33

42:33

In this episode of the Startup CEO Show, host Mark MacLeod welcomes Dax Dasilva, the founder and CEO of Lightspeed Commerce, for a wide-ranging discussion on leadership, spirituality, and building a billion-dollar tech company. As Lightspeed celebrates its 20th anniversary, Dasilva reflects on the company's journey from a small team in Montreal's G…

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Lulu Cheng Meservey: The New Rules of Founder Comms (Encore) 47:41

2M ago47:41

47:41

Lulu Cheng Meservey puts founders in control of their narrative using one simple principle: Go Direct. This week, we’re revisiting our conversation with the CEO and Founder of Rostra, the go-to communications agency for Silicon Valley founders. Lulu joins Lightspeed Partner and Host Michael Mignano on the podcast to talk about her modern communic…

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From 49 Cents to Millions: Beehiiv's Incredible Startup Journey 48:35

2M ago48:35

48:35

In this episode of the Startup CEO Show, host Mark MacLeod sits down with Tyler Denk, co-founder and CEO of Beehiiv, to explore the world of email marketing and the creator economy. Tyler shares the fascinating origin story of Beehiiv, which grew out of his experience building custom tools at Morning Brew. He explains how Beehiiv has become a leadi…

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Johnny Ho: The Future of Online Search (Encore) 43:55

3M ago43:55

43:55

This week, we are revisiting a conversation between Lightspeed Partner and host Michael Mignano and Johnny Ho, co-founder and Chief Strategy Officer at Perplexity. Perplexity is the AI powered search engine that is rapidly growing and challenging the industry status quo. Johnny and Michael talk about his background as a competitive programmer, the …

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The CEO as Chief Marketer: Personal Branding in Tech 59:32

3M ago59:32

59:32

In this insightful episode of the Startup CEO Show, host Mark MacLeod sits down with Matt Turck, General Partner at FirstMark Capital, for a wide-ranging discussion on venture capital, AI, and the startup ecosystem. As the first VC guest on the show, Turck offers a unique perspective on board dynamics, content creation, and the evolution of the tec…

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Dan Shipper: The First MultiModal Media Company 1:03:55

3M ago1:03:55

1:03:55

Code is content. Writers build apps. App builders write newsletters. This is Every CEO & Founder Dan Shipper’s vision for the modern media company. Michael Mignano, Partner at Lightspeed, sits down with Dan to talk about building the first multimodal media company, developing viral software like Cora, and cultivating an audience and talent at Every…

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Building a Mission-Driven Brand: Lessons from Knix Founder 47:31

3M ago47:31

47:31

In this episode of the Startup CEO Show, Mark MacLeod sits down with Joanna Griffiths, the visionary founder and CEO of Knix, a revolutionary women's clothing brand. Joanna shares her remarkable journey of building Knix from its inception in 2013 to becoming a major player in the intimate apparel industry. She discusses how she identified a gap in …

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Josh Mohrer: Is the Future of AI Businesses A Solo Pursuit? 51:59

3M ago51:59

51:59

AI is rapidly expanding what we can get done in a day. So, can entrepreneurs leveraging AI start companies of one? In this episode of Generative Now, host Michael Magnano, partner at Lightspeed, sits down with Josh Mohrer, the founder and CEO of Wave, a revolutionary AI app that records, transcribes, and summarizes meetings and conversations. Josh …

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Startup Resilience: How Clutch Bounced Back from Near-Collapse 47:56

3M ago47:56

47:56

In this captivating episode of the Startup CEO Show, host Mark MacLeod sits down with Dan Park, co-founder and CEO of Clutch, to discuss the rollercoaster journey of building Canada's leading online used car marketplace. Park shares the highs and lows of Clutch's growth, from rapid expansion fueled by venture capital to a near-death experience that…

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Mikey Shulman answers your questions about Suno and making music with AI 59:06

3M ago59:06

59:06

Mikey Shulman, Co-Founder and CEO of Suno, comes back on the podcast to answer your questions from X with Lightspeed Partner Michael Mignano. Mikey shares about Suno’s growth over the past year, introducing new models, and launching their mobile app. They also address numerous questions from the audience about the potential of AI in creating realis…

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From Fintech to AI: Andrew D'Souza's Entrepreneurial Evolution 48:12

3M ago48:12

48:12

In this enlightening episode of the Startup CEO Show, host Mark MacLeod welcomes Andrew D'Souza, the innovative co-founder and CEO of Boardy, for a deep dive into the world of AI-driven networking and entrepreneurship. D'Souza, known for his previous success with Clearco, shares candid reflections on his journey from building a unicorn company to e…

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Arvind Jain: Why Now Is the Time to Solve Enterprise Search 45:06

4M ago45:06

45:06

Enterprise search is a problem that’s plagued companies since the advent of working on computers. Now, AI promises solutions. In this week’s episode, host Michael Mignano from Lightspeed sits down with Arvind Jain, founder and CEO of Glean, to discuss the evolution of AI-assisted enterprise search. Arvind shares what insights helped to start Glean'…

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25 Lessons from 25 years in the Startup Journey 44:19

4M ago44:19

44:19

In this milestone 50th episode of The Startup CEO Show, host Mark MacLeod reflects on 25 key lessons from his 25 years in the startup world. Drawing from his extensive experience as a CFO, venture capitalist, and advisor, Mark shares invaluable insights on timing, market dynamics, fundraising, and leadership. He emphasizes how timing and luck play …

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Mike Krieger: Product Building Lessons from Co-Founding Instagram to Leading Product at Anthropic 54:20

4M ago54:20

54:20

Mike Krieger is known for cofounding Instagram, one of the most beloved pieces of consumer technology, and now he is leading product at Anthropic. This week, host and Lightspeed Partner Michael Mignano talks to the product building legend to discuss the challenges AI product builders face and the evolution of product innovation. They draw parallels…

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Beyond Profit: Building Soulful Corporations in Tech with Shrad Rao 43:42

4M ago43:42

43:42

The Startup CEO Show takes a deep dive into the world of conscious entrepreneurship in this enlightening episode featuring Shrad Rao, the visionary former CEO of Wagepoint. Host Mark MacLeod guides listeners through a fascinating discussion that bridges Eastern spirituality with Western business acumen. Rao, fresh from stepping down after over a de…

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Rajarshi Gupta: Artificial Intelligence and Crypto at Coinbase 43:30

4M ago43:30

43:30

This week on the podcast, we’re looking at how machine learning is optimizing how crypto giant Coinbase operates. Coinbase Head of Machine Learning Rajarshi Gupta joins the Generative San Francisco stage to discuss with Anand Iyer, Lightspeed Venture Partner focused on crypto. (00:00) Introduction (00:26) Rajarshi Gupta’s Career Journey (01:54) Exp…

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From Clinic to 600 Employees: Jane App's Entrepreneurial Journey 49:47

4M ago49:47

49:47

In this episode of the Startup CEO Show, Mark MacLeod engages in a deep and insightful conversation with Alison Taylor, co-founder and co-CEO of Jane App, a leading practice management and scheduling platform for healthcare clinics. Alison shares the remarkable journey of building Jane from a solution for her own healthcare practice to a thriving c…

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Anu Atluru: Will AI Change How We Use Social Utilities? 1:12:53

4M ago1:12:53

1:12:53

In this episode of Generative Now, host Michael Mignano, Partner at Lightspeed, chats with Anu Atluru—a startup founder, operator, angel investor, and co-runner of Slang—a product studio dedicated to social consumer products. Anu shares her insights on the evolving landscape of social products, the difference between social utilities and social net…

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David Cancel: Lessons from HubSpot, Drift, and Beyond 51:32

4M ago51:32

51:32

In this episode of the Startup CEO Show, host Mark MacLeod sits down with David Cancel, a five-time founder and tech industry veteran, to explore the secrets behind building successful startups. David shares invaluable insights from his experiences founding companies like Performable and Drift, as well as his pivotal role at HubSpot. The conversati…

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Bill Dally: NVIDIA’s Evolution and Revolution of AI and Computing (Encore) 41:06

5M ago41:06

41:06

Inspired by NVIDIA’s announcements at CES, we are looking back at one of our favorite episodes. The explosion of generative AI-powered technologies has forever changed the tech landscape. But the path to the current AI revolution was paved by many breakthroughs. Bill Dally had a hand in quite a few of them. In this week’s episode of Generative Now,…

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Profitability vs Venture Funding: Lessons from ChartMogul's Success with Nick Franklin 59:34

5M ago59:34

59:34

The latest episode of the Startup CEO Show features an enlightening conversation with Nick Franklin, the visionary behind ChartMogul, a leading subscription analytics platform. Mark McLeod explores ChartMogul's evolution from a niche product to a comprehensive platform for B2B SaaS companies. Nick shares fascinating insights into the state of SaaS …

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Nir Zicherman: Looking Back at Anchor and the Future of Oboe 58:01

5M ago58:01

58:01

Nearly a decade after launching Anchor, cofounders Michael Mignano and Nir Zicherman have a new venture: Oboe. Oboe’s mission is to make humanity smarter through AI-powered tutors. The duo delves deep into their entrepreneurial journey, starting from the early days of Anchor to their latest venture, Oboe, where Nir is the CEO. They discuss the tria…

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Generative Quarterly with Semil Shah: AI Expectations vs Reality, Tech Trends, and 2025 Predictions 1:03:25

5M ago1:03:25

1:03:25

Did 2024 live up to the AI hype? Investor Semil Shah joins Lightspeed Partner Michael Mignano for another installment of Generative Quarterly. They cover key tech trends from 2024, including Jensen Huang’s Rockstar CEO status and AI consumer devices. Looking ahead to 2025, the duo delves into venture capital dynamics, IPO and M&A prospects, and the…

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Dr. Olga Russakovsky: Shaping the Next Generation of AI Leaders 44:32

6M ago44:32

44:32

Dr. Olga Russakovsky, Computer Science at Princeton University, joins Lightspeed Partner Michael Mignano to discuss what the next generation of AI talent is learning and where she expects to find the next big innovation in artificial intelligence. From her research in computer vision and human-computer interaction to her work in fairness, accountab…

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From Nerd Olympics to Tech Entrepreneurship: Mike Serbinis' Story 1:05:02

6M ago1:05:02

1:05:02

In this captivating episode of the Startup CEO Show, host Mark MacLeod sits down with Mike Serbinis, a prolific tech entrepreneur with over $1 billion in exits under his belt. Mike shares his incredible journey from engineer to CEO, including competing against Amazon with his e-reader company Kobo and his current venture League, a healthcare techno…

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Marissa Mayer: AI to Make the Mundane Magical 38:19

6M ago38:19

38:19

What is the future of AI in consumer technology? Marissa Mayer believes this future includes AI that makes the mundane magical. Marissa has been leading consumer technology that affects billions of lives since the dawn of the modern Internet. She was one of the first 20 employees at Google and worked on Google Maps, Gmail, and Google Search. She se…

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Building a Sustainable Smart Home Empire: The Ecobee Story with Stuart Lombard 48:50

6M ago48:50

48:50

This episode of the Startup CEO Show delves deep into the world of sustainable business practices and corporate responsibility with Stuart Lombard, the visionary behind Ecobee. Mark MacLeod guides the conversation through Lombard's philosophy on building a company that not only succeeds financially but also makes a positive impact on the world. Lom…

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Logan Kilpatrick: Building Google Gemini 37:31

6M ago37:31

37:31

This week, Logan Kilpatrick joins Michael Mignano on the Generative NYC Stage to discuss leading the product for Google AI Studio. He and his team built the Google Gemini API into one of the best platforms in the world for developers to build with AI. Logan worked at OpenAI before Google, and he has had a front row seat to the meteoric rise to AI o…

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Joel Gascoigne Discusses Fatherhood, Transparency, and Business Strategy at Buffer 58:47

6M ago58:47

58:47

Welcome to another episode of The Startup CEO Show! This week, we have a special video edition featuring Joel Gascoigne, founder and CEO of Buffer, known for its revolutionary approach to transparency and remote work. Our host, Mark MacLeod, dives deep with Joel into the intricacies of managing a startup during times of growth and decline, the stra…

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M.G. Siegler: VC’s Crisis, Defensible Startups, and Hack-quisitions 1:12:27

6M ago1:12:27

1:12:27

Writer and investor M.G. Siegler joins Host and Lightspeed Partner Michael Mignano from London to discuss the European tech scene and his experiences stepping back from venture capital after a decade with GV. The discussion covers the current 'VC Crisis', including CRV Ventures' decision to return funds, and the complex M&A and IPO landscape. Siegl…

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The Importance of Persistence: Cody Ruberto's Path to Startup Success 50:11

6M ago50:11

50:11

In today's episode of the Startup CEO Show, we dive into the incredible journey of Cody Ruberto, the founder and CEO of Uride. Mark MacLeod sits down with Cody to explore how he overcame financial obstacles early in his startup journey, leveraging angel investment and creative problem-solving to build a successful rideshare company. Cody shares rev…

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