The Twenty Minute VC (20VC) interviews the world's greatest venture capitalists with prior guests including Sequoia's Doug Leone and Benchmark's Bill Gurley. Once per week, 20VC Host, Harry Stebbings is also joined by one of the great founders of our time with prior founder episodes from Spotify's Daniel Ek, Linkedin's Reid Hoffman, and Snowflake's Frank Slootman. If you would like to see more of The Twenty Minute VC (20VC), head to www.20vc.com for more information on the podcast, show note ...
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The logic of personal, philosophical and political freedom.
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Hall T Martin interviews angel and venture capital investors on how they invest and talks with CEOs who discuss their sector and what to look for. Hall T Martin also leads the Startup Funding Espresso series in which you can learn about startup funding and investing in the time it takes to have an espresso. https://investorconnect.org/
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What makes Silicon Valley the innovation capital of the world? It all starts on Sand Hill Road, considered the mecca of venture capital. Join us for insightful interviews from the heart of Silicon Valley with the VCs, start-ups and innovators behind the trending technologies of tomorrow. Hosted by NBC Bay Area business and technology reporter and host of Press:Here, Scott McGrew.
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Technology's daily show (formerly the Technology Brothers Podcast). Streaming live on X and YouTube from 11 - 2 PM PST Monday - Friday. Available on X, Apple, Spotify, and YouTube.
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The Village Global podcast takes you inside the world of venture capital and technology, featuring enlightening interviews with entrepreneurs, investors and tech industry leaders. Learn more at www.villageglobal.vc.
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How I Raised It - The podcast where we interview startup founders who raised capital.
Foundersuite.com - software for raising capital
Produced by Foundersuite.com, makers of the leading software stack for raising capital: Investor CRM + VC/Angel database + Pitch Deck Hosting + Investor Update tools. Used by startups to raise > $2.5 Billion.
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The Capital Raiser Show is a podcast where people can learn best practices for raising private money for multifamily syndication and other real estate investments. We will interview successful syndicators and ask them how they raised for their deals, what strategies they implemented and what psychology they used. Guests will include multifamily syndicators, real estate investors and securities lawyers.
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The Lone Star Capital Podcast interviews institutional investors to learn more about their strategies, sponsor and investment criteria, due diligence process, and asset management practices. New episodes every Monday at 9am EST.
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Thinking about investing in Real Estate to escape the rat race and own your freedom? In the "HERO Capital Raising Show" we discuss all sides of the business, good and bad, the situations that investors don't talk about, and the mistakes that get people embarrassed. As you listen, you’ll learn the 5 most important aspects of Real Estate: how to find, analyze, structure, fund, and exit your Real Estate transactions. On this podcast, Tim Mai and Javier Hinojo gives it to you straight.
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Welcome to the GCP Channel! Tune in to gain exclusive insights from leaders in private equity, CEOs of PE-backed companies, and startup entrepreneurs. Each episode dives into their unique career journeys, sharing valuable lessons on starting, investing in, and scaling successful businesses. And most importantly how the Right Talent drives business success. Listen on all major podcast platforms and of course, watch right here on YouTube!
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Network Capital’s (NC) mission is to democratize inspiration and make personalized mentoring and career guidance accessible to every person on the planet. We are a global community of more than 200,000 peer mentors from 104 countries who learn with and from each other. We are a subscription based career content and mentoring community 1. Serve as your personalized career coach in the form of global tribe of mentors. No matter what you are looking for, someone on Network Capital has done it. ...
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The tech media loves a splashy funding announcement - millions of dollars injected into a hot startup primed to become a unicorn. But what about the work behind those headlines? Host Jason Yeh, a former VC and venture-backed startup founder, talks with entrepreneurs about how they raised the capital to launch world-changing startups. Their conversations uncover incredible stories including cautionary tales, inspirational memories, and even some insightful tips. Keep up with us on social @fun ...
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This Week in Pre-IPO Stocks reports on pre-IPO stock research, trends, trading, and venture capital funds. Visit www.agdillon.com for more.
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Host Stacy Havener brings you the storytelling tips, sales strategies, behavioral secrets, and inspirational stories that help YOU turn your words into dollars. Learn from sales and marketing experts. Meet finance and investment leaders, founders and fund managers who have made it, and the ones on the rise. Because there are people behind the portfolios. Their stories matter. So does yours. Presented by: Ultimus Fund Solutions // www.ultimusfundsolutions.com GemCap // www.geminicapital.ie @s ...
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A guide to the unique mindset and approach that drives Silicon Valley style disruption. Build product, raise money, and scale your startup like the best. TSP hosts Chris Saad and Yaniv Bernstein share practical advice based on decades of experience at Google, Uber, and their own startups.
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Riding Unicorns is the go-to podcast for anyone interested in venture capital and high-growth startups. Hosted by VCs James Pringle and Hector Mason, the show explores what it takes to build and back successful tech unicorns. Each episode features candid conversations with top founders, operators, and investors—unpacking the strategies, challenges, and insights behind scaling category-defining companies. From fundraising and product-market fit to hiring, growth, and beyond, no topic is off-l ...
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Welcome to Ignite, the podcast where we delve into the innovations and ideas that are transforming our world. Hosted by Brian Bell of Team Ignite Ventures, this platform offers a front-row seat to candid conversations with trailblazing founders, visionary investors, and thought leaders who are shaping the future. Our episodes explore the mechanics of Startups and Venture Capital, the promise of technology, and the societal implications that often go unnoticed but are imperative for responsib ...
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AI and digital expert Suchi Srinivasan and fintech practice leader Kamila Rakhimova from Boston Consulting Group (BCG) talk to the women at the vanguard of business, digital, and technology. They’re digging into how these powerhouse leaders got where they are—everything from the joy of projects gone right to the realities of family responsibilities. And crucially, asking: what was that moment you knew you weren't merely getting there...you had arrived? That's when you know you're in your ele ...
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Hosted by a General Partner (GP) and a Limited Partner (LP), Origins dives into the venture capital ecosystem to learn how the people behind the money make decisions: How LPs choose VC funds to invest in, what drives performance in venture, the dos and don'ts of fundraising, what founders/entrepreneurs/CEOs need to do to raise a Seed, Series A and beyond, what it takes to go from emerging manager to franchise VC, and the latest private market trends and dynamics shaping the investment ecosys ...
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personal conversations with the entrepreneurs and investors creating a future worth getting excited about
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Unblock'd is your gateway into the dynamic world of investors and entrepreneurs, offering insightful conversations on the intersection of technology and sustainability. Hosted by Dr. Jemma Green, co-founder and Chairman of Powerledger, this podcast delves into the current market landscape and explores future trends. Each episode provides a unique perspective on investors and entrepreneurs journeys, offering valuable insights for how companies approach their business and those seeking to rais ...
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Fundraising isn’t just about pitch decks, valuations, or growth curves. It’s about relationships. Thrive Through Connection is a podcast from Visible that explores the human stories behind the capital. Founders don’t raise alone. They lean on their teams, advisors, peers, and investors to navigate the highs and lows of building something from nothing. In each episode, we sit down with founders and investors to unpack the setbacks, breakthroughs, and moments of clarity that shaped their journ ...
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Can the coming tide raise all boats? At Rising Tide Capital, we know that purpose and perseverance are at the heart of every journey—whether it’s building a business, strengthening a community, or finding leadership clarity in the chaos. This podcast is about exactly that: real conversations with real people, uncovering stories, insights, and strategies that help us move forward with intention. The inaugural episodes of Future Tide Conversations will focus on themes of resilience, starting w ...
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Startups Decoded is a podcast that provides real-world insights into startup strategy and growth, featuring expert-led content, insider stories, and actionable takeaways for founders and investors. We bridge the gap between theory and practice, offering practical lessons to help entrepreneurs thrive in today’s fast-paced ecosystem. More than just a podcast, it's a resource for innovators who dive deep into the strategies behind building and scaling successful startups.
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Ready to invest in properties and projects bigger than you can manage alone? Then you're ready to syndicate. Our "Raise Capital Legally" host and Corporate Securities Attorney Kim Lisa Taylor, and co-host Krisha Young guides you through this complex and confusing world. Learn how to raise all the capital you need for real estate or small business and avoid legal potholes. Each episode either teaches a subject related to capital raising or interviews service providers who offer services inves ...
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Elevated conversations on raising capital, real estate and entrepreneurship. Raise the Bar Radio is the podcast for capital raisers, real estate investors, and entrepreneurs ready to stop playing small and start building real wealth. Hosted by Seth Bradley, securities attorney, startup founder, real estate investor, and multi-billion dollar dealmaker, this show delivers straight-talk strategies, expert insights, and real-world tactics to help you raise more capital, close bigger deals, and b ...
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In this environment of uncertainty, it's more important than ever for investors to think outside the box. Welcome to The Outthinking Investor, an award-winning podcast from PGIM that examines past events, present-day opportunities, and future possibilities across global capital markets. In Season 5, hosted by Toby Ricketts, experts from PGIM and the investment world bring unique perspectives as we explore a fast-changing landscape of investment opportunities and risks. Join us as we take a d ...
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Welcome to Going Beyond The Deal. The show for founders, business owners, and professionals who want to grow smarter, achieve bigger exits, and build a legacy that lasts. Your host is no other than, J. Michael Fischer Jr – connector, life-long student of personal growth, and Managing Director at DBD – a bespoke investment bank that helps businesses handle big financial moves. Each week, we look beyond the numbers and the deals to talk about what really drives success. You'll hear from entrep ...
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Epicenter - Learn about Crypto, Blockchain, Ethereum, Bitcoin and Distributed Technologies
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Epicenter brings you in-depth conversations about the technical, economic and social implications of cryptocurrencies and blockchain technologies. Every week, we interview business leaders, engineers academics and entrepreneurs, and bring you a diverse spectrum of opinions and points of view. Epicenter is hosted by Sebastien Couture, Brian Fabian Crain, Friederike Ernst, Meher Roy and Felix Lutsch. Since 2014, our episodes have been downloaded over 8 million times.
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Investor Circle is the podcast series from Canopy Community brought to life to capture insights from investors across the globe. In each short interview we get under the skin of how the investors think and make decisions as well as what kind of people they are. Our goal is to build empathy within the community of the what, when, who, how and why behind raising funding for your startup. #Empatia This series is primarily for Founders of early stage startups who are looking to raise their first ...
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Seed Money is where everyday people learn how to raise capital and get the funding you need to FINALLY get your startup to the next level! If you’re struggling to get people to believe in your vision (and you don’t need a billion-dollar deal in Silicon Valley), Seed Money will unlock the answers you’ve been looking for! Hosted by Jayla Siciliano, Shark Tank Entrepreneur, MBA, real estate investor, and experienced founder/investor in markets from consumer products to short-term rentals. In th ...
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🚀 Welcome to The CFO Edge, the podcast for founders and business owners who want to master their finances and scale with confidence! Hosted by Carol Baghdadi, a seasoned CPA and fractional CFO, we break down complex financial concepts into actionable strategies you can use right away. Learn how to optimize cash flow, raise capital, and make smarter financial decisions, without the overwhelm. 🎧 Subscribe now to gain the financial clarity you need to grow and sustain a thriving business. Let’s ...
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BRAVE SOULS WANTED. Failure almost certain. Attempting is unwise. Far east adventure. Success is changing the world. Join us on the Unsensible podcast where we talk to the Asian startups and their ecosystem partners who are intent on changing the world.
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Germany has a long and rich history when it comes to entrepreneurship. In TechStartups Germany, we interview local companies that are looking for global expansion opportunities or investors seeking out fresh investment prospects at home or abroad. We cover startups from Hessen including Frankfurt, Darmstadt, and other tech startup hubs in the state, as well as the deep tech and venture capital ecosystem. Our goal is to provide an insightful look into the Hessian startup scene for entrepreneu ...
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Bunker Labs Presents: A Crash Course in Venture Capital with Paul Capon
Bunker Labs, IRON Mike Steadman
A limited-edition podcast series for veterans or military spouses looking to raise venture capital.
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As an AI-native investor, we believe it’s important to be a hands-on contributor to the community. Since our earliest days, we’ve been building in public - whether that’s sharing our perspectives on the direction of the field, emerging best practice for building AI-first companies, organizing meet-ups, and campaigning for policy change. Air Street Press brings together all of our content under one umbrella. Subscribe to listen to our analysis, portfolio news, Guide to AI monthly newsletter, ...
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The ‘SuperConnector Show‘ hosted by Paul Lancaster (Founder & Event Producer, UK Startup & Scaleup Week | PLATFORM | Stellar Business Events) provides a platform for some of the most interesting entrepreneurs & creative people he knows, helping to raise their profile & share their knowledge & insights so you can learn from their unique experiences & follow in their footsteps.
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Vegas Faces aims to share the everyday Las Vegas experience! Where we chat with Las Vegas Locals to see what it's really like to live in the Entertainment Capital of the World! And to answer questions and misconceptions, such as: What is it like to live in Las Vegas? What is it like to raise a family in the City that Never Sleeps? Is there more to Vegas than just The Strip? We are here to tell you about the places and the faces that make Sin City so special! Welcome to our journey! Enjoy!
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'SPERI Presents…' is a podcast taking on the big questions in political economy for scholars, students and publics within and beyond the discipline. We also host 'New Thinking in Political Economy', an ongoing series with monthly episodes. Dr Remi Edwards is joined by authors of new research to explore the motivations behind, contributions and implications of their work for understanding power and politics in the global economy. The first limited series was 'Lessons in Power'. Professor Mich ...
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The a16z Podcast discusses tech and culture trends, news, and the future – especially as ‘software eats the world’. It features industry experts, business leaders, and other interesting thinkers and voices from around the world. This podcast is produced by Andreessen Horowitz (aka “a16z”), a Silicon Valley-based venture capital firm. Multiple episodes are released every week; visit a16z.com for more details and to sign up for our newsletters and other content as well!
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Investing in Impact interviews impact investors, General Partners, and VC's from around the world on their individual journeys and to connect impact entrepreneurs with insight into funding, scalability, and insights to inspire more impact companies around the world.
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From Multifamily to Market Mastery: Raising Capital in Uncertain Times with Hunter Thompson
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1:09:04From Multifamily to Market Mastery: Raising Capital in Uncertain Times with Hunter Thompson | Raise Capital Legally Podcast In this episode of Raise Capital Legally, hosts Kim Lisa Taylor and Krisha Young are joined by Hunter Thompson, founder of RaisingCapital.com and creator of the RaiseMasters coaching program. Hunter is also the author of Raisi…
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EP 463 - Discover How Tom Kirkpatrick turned Multifamily Investor who's built a $10M portfolio and now a fund manager!
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54:10Discover how does it take to build a $10M multifamily portfolio and transition into managing your own fund! In this powerful episode, Tom Kirkpatrick breaks down his journey from an exhausted W-2 worker seeking time freedom to a full-time investor who now teaches others how to underwrite, raise capital, and confidently pitch deals. You’ll hear how …
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Ep. 304 How I Raised It with Yoav Oz of Rep AI
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36:12Produced by Foundersuite (for startups: www.foundersuite.com) and Fundingstack (for VCs: www.fundingstack.com), "How I Raised It" goes behind the scenes with startup founders and investors who have raised capital.This episode is with with Yoav Oz, CEO of Rep AI, an ecommerce sales and support chatbot that optimizes every step of the customer journe…
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20VC: Benchmark Loses Another Partner | Elad Gil Raises a Monster $1.5BN Solo GP Fund | Why Apple Need a Management Overhaul | Why Google is the Best Performing Hyperscaler | Will Cursor Hit $4BN ARR ...
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1:21:26Agenda: 00:00 - Why Benchmark Is Bleeding Partners (and Why That’s the New Normal) 04:57 - “I Wouldn’t Leave Benchmark… Unless I Had THIS” — Jason on Brand vs Autonomy 09:01 - The Rise of the Solo GP & The Death of LP Conventional Wisdom 13:50 - The Unstoppable Force of Elad Gil & The Myth of LP Discipline 18:45 - Is Vibe Coding the New SaaS? Jason…
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RTBL 04 | The Hidden Cost of "Family & Friends" Capital and How to Avoid It with Chris Salerno
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58:44Title: The Hidden Cost of "Family & Friends" Capital and How to Avoid It with Chris Salerno Summary: The video features a compelling discussion between host Chris CNO and Seth, an experienced SEC attorney with a diverse background that includes starting as a nightclub promoter and ultimately becoming a successful attorney specializing in securities…
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Raising Capital vs. Raising a Business: Know the Difference with Adam Spector
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51:17📉 Growth Capital Podcast - Episode 37 📉 Is venture capital always the right move? Or is it just a shortcut to pressure, burn, and misalignment? In this episode of the Growth Capital Podcast, host Justin Dixon sits down with four-time founder and prolific angel investor Adam Spector, now Founder & CEO of Chore, a bootstrapped startup helping founder…
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Ep#27: The Secret to Raising Capital? Tell Your Story, Don’t Sell - Dr. Ankur Pathak.
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45:58Discover how effective storytelling captivates investors and builds a compelling personal brand. Join us as we unpack the strategies founders and leaders use to craft narratives that drive investment and inspire action. Whether you're looking to secure funding, attract customers, or refine your startup’s story, this episode is packed with actionabl…
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Second-Life EV Batteries: How Voltfang Raised €15M to Replace Coal in Europe
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25:33What if the key to Europe’s energy independence lies in the batteries of yesterday’s electric cars? This isn’t science fiction—it’s Voltfang’s reality. Today’s episode takes you inside the world of second-life EV batteries, where German climate tech startup Voltfang is repurposing used electric car batteries to stabilize power grids, decentralize e…
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How to Raise Happy and Successful Children: Esther Wojcicki on Parenting, Grief, and Growth
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1:01:19Esther Wojcicki is a renowned educator and journalist, best known for her transformative parenting philosophy outlined in her books In this episode, she shares the principles that guided her as a mother to Susan Wojcicki, former CEO of YouTube, Anne Wojcicki, founder of 23andMe, and Dr Janet Wojcicki, a professor of paediatrics at UCSF. She reflect…
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Apple Unleashes $100B Buyback, Palantir Crushes Earnings, OpenAI's New Open Source Model | Alex Albert, Scott Kupor, Kyle Harrison, Brielle Terry, Sean Henry, Andi Duro, Gabe Pereyra, Kareem Amin
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3:23:01(00:31) - Timeline (02:06) - What Apple Should Do with $100B Share Buyback (22:29) - Palantir Blows Past Earnings Expectations (34:57) - OpenAI Releases Open Source Model (50:25) - Google Deepmind Genie 3 Reactions (56:01) - Timeline (01:02:02) - Jet Blue First Class Review (01:07:58) - Timeline (01:30:23) - ElevenMusic Reactions (01:32:07) - Timel…
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E219: Groq valuation projection; OpenAI $12b ARR; Lovable 100x revenue growth in 8 months
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32:04Send us a textBy AG Dillon & Co
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Ignite VC: The Future of AI, Consciousness, and Venture Capital with Chuck Stormon | Ep183
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1:07:34Chuck 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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6051 Men Raised by Women! Twitter/X Space
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1:22:19Monday Morning Twitter/X Space 4 August 2025 In this episode, I examine the complex interplay between personal happiness and political freedom, drawing on philosophical concepts like Aristotle's eudaimonia. We discuss the sacrifices often required to advocate for political liberties, using historical examples such as Romania to highlight the import…
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RTBL 05 | How to Stay Compliant While Raising Millions with Bronson Hill
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28:42Title: How to Stay Compliant While Raising Millions with Bronson Hill Summary: In this episode of the Mailbox Money Show, host Bronson Hill interviews Seth Bradley, an accomplished attorney and entrepreneur known for his efforts in passive and active investing. The discussion revolves around the significant shifts in the real estate market post-COV…
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Betting on Yourself and Building What Matters with Téa Phillips
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50:46🧩 Growth Capital Podcast - Episode 38 🧩 What does it really take to launch a medical device company without outside funding? In this episode of the Growth Capital Podcast, Justin Dixon sits down with Téa Phillips, Founder & CEO of ATS Innovations, to share her remarkable journey from engineering student to first-time founder—and what it meant to ri…
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Startup Funding Espresso – Make Sure the Convertible Note Has a Conversion Point
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1:59Make Sure the Convertible Note Has a Conversion Point Hello, this is Hall T. Martin with the Startup Funding Espresso -- your daily shot of startup funding and investing. Convertible notes are useful tools for fundraising. They are easy to set up and often don’t require much legal work. The best part is they don’t require a valuation to be set. Ins…
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Risk Tolerance: The #1 Skill Founders Need That No One Talks About
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21:37When you’re building a company, it’s tempting to obsess over tactics. What to put in your deck, who to pitch next, which lever to pull. But that’s not what separates the founders who break through from the ones who burn out. It’s not tactics, it’s tolerance. Your tolerance for risk, rejection, ambiguity, and delayed wins is the true edge in early-s…
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16 | Trent Steele | How to Choose Purpose Over Profit in Your Career
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47:59What does it mean to build a business around purpose instead of profit? In this episode of the Going Beyond the Deal podcast, J. Michael Fischer Jr. speaks with Trent Steele, founder of the Anti-Predator Project, a nonprofit organization dedicated to combating human trafficking and sexual predators in the United States through the use of specially …
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Microsoft Cloud Outpaces AI, Disney’s AI Dilemma | Samir Chaudry, Dan Wright, Flo Crivello, David Tuttle, Will Ahmed, Aneesh Dhawan
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3:26:48(03:34) - Microsoft Cloud Outpaces AI (33:41) - AI Coming For Consultants (01:03:35) - Disney’s AI Dilemma (01:17:52) - Timeline (01:42:09) - Dan Wright, Co-Founder and CEO of Armada, discusses the company's mission to build hyperscale data centers for edge computing, targeting the 70% of the world lacking AI infrastructure. He highlights their wor…
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This lecture analyzes the historical and philosophical factors that influenced the baby boomer generation, connecting their behaviors to the moral decline following the 20th century's upheavals. It outlines the transition from optimism in the 18th to early 20th centuries to a pervasive sense of despair shaped by the World Wars and totalitarian regi…
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Grow Your Startup Fast and Effectively w/ Roblox's Former Tech Chief, Keith V. Lucas
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56:37In the startup world, speed is everything. But too many founders confuse busyness with velocity, mistaking frantic activity for real momentum. In this episode, Chris and Yaniv are joined by Keith Lucas, former product and engineering leader at Roblox, to unpack what speed actually means—and how to build it into your startup from day one. They explo…
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6049 The TRUE Origins of Evil! Twitter/X Space
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1:47:55Twitter/X Space 31 July 2025 In this episode, I delve into the philosophical origins of evil with Jacob from Australia, discussing the interplay of order and chaos. We challenge the notion of chaos as evil and explore moral frameworks, including how childhood trauma shapes perceptions of good and evil. I analyze the nature of selfishness, intention…
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20Sales: $0-$3.7BN: The Databricks CRO’s Playbook to Build the Fastest GTM Engine in SaaS History | How Databricks Beat Snowflake | How To Build a Sales Org of 5,000 and Close $190M Deals with Ron Gabrisko ...
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1:15:36Ron Gabrisko is the Chief Revenue Officer at Databricks, where he joined in 2016. Under his leadership, Databricks has scaled from $0 to $3.7BN in annual revenue. He has grown the sales team from 0 to over 1,000 globally, leading expansion into enterprise, government, and international markets. Ron previously held senior sales roles at Cloudera and…
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E101: Why Communication Is Everything in Private Equity
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43:21In this episode, Craig and I tackle the controversial topic of promote structures and fund manager compensation. We break down the double waterfall structure for fund managers and why projected compensation is never guaranteed. I share the framework for evaluating deal quality across four key factors: location, vintage, leverage, and business plan.…
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Dwarkesh and Noah Smith on AGI and the Economy
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1:01:16In this episode, Erik Torenberg is joined in the studio by Dwarkesh Patel and Noah Smith to explore one of the biggest questions in tech: what exactly is artificial general intelligence (AGI), and how close are we to achieving it? They break down: Competing definitions of AGI — economic vs. cognitive vs. “godlike” Why reasoning alone isn’t enough —…
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Startup Funding Espresso – Talk to Investors As if They Were Already Partners
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1:55Talk to Investors As if They Were Already Partners Hello, this is Hall T. Martin with the Startup Funding Espresso -- your daily shot of startup funding and investing. First-time founders often spend their pitch time selling their product. This fails as it doesn’t focus on the other elements of the business the investor needs to know, such as the t…
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Ep#28: How Great Founders Build Trust: The Startup Advantage You Can’t Fake - David Homan
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47:25Most startup advice focuses on product, pitch, and traction. But there’s one skill that fuels them all: trusted relationships. In this episode of Startups Decoded, Andy Walsh sits down with David R. Homan, master connector, strategic advisor, and author of Orchestrating Connection, to explore how founders build the kind of trust that drives real ou…
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20VC: Inside Carnegie Mellon's $4BN Endowment | Why 90% of LPs Shouldn't Invest in VC | The $140BN Problem with Multi-Stage Funds | The Hidden Math Behind DPI, TVPI, and Illiquidity with Miles Dieffenbach ...
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1:27:17Miles Dieffenbach is Managing Director of Investments at Carnegie Mellon University, where he helps oversee a $4 billion endowment with a focus on venture capital, private equity, and alternative investments. Under his leadership, CMU’s private book has remained self-funding during some of the toughest years for liquidity. Agenda for Today: 00:04 –…
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Throwback: Shaping the Future of Leadership with Praxis Lab’s Elise Smith
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26:21We’ll be back soon with a new episode. In the meantime, enjoy this throwback conversation with Elise Smith, Co-founder and CEO of Praxis Labs. Earlier this month, Praxis Labs was acquired—marking a major milestone in the company’s journey. This episode offers a look at the vision and values that helped get it there. What makes a great manager in to…
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Welcome to the latest issue of your guide to AI, an editorialized newsletter covering the key developments in AI policy, research, industry, and start-ups over the last month.
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A debate following up from podcast 6046, "DOES TWO AND TWO MAKE FOUR? Twitter/X Space": https://fdrpodcasts.com/6046/does-two-and-two-make-four-twitterx-space In this episode, I explore the philosophical complexities of truth and context in mathematics, sparked by the statement "two and two make four." We discuss how context influences interpretati…
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Weekly Recap: Figma’s IPO, Ramp Reaches $22.5B, Gwyneth Paltrow Saves Astronomer, Top AI Researchers Ranked
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1:22:21(00:00) - Intro (00:03) - Gwyneth Paltrow Saves Astronomer (19:25) - The Metis List of Top AI Researchers (24:16) - Eric Glyman (Ramp) (50:31) - Figma IPO (01:03:58) - Andrew Reed (Sequoia Capital) (01:18:43) - Timeline Reactions To Figma IPO TBPN.com is made possible by: Ramp - https://ramp.com Figma - https://figma.com Vanta - https://vanta.com L…
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22 July 2025 This lecture explores the is-ought dichotomy, analyzing David Hume's assertion that moral imperatives cannot be directly derived from factual statements. The speaker critiques the selective use of this principle in secular morality and legal contexts, arguing that moral judgments often reflect subjective views rather than objective tru…
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6046 DOES TWO AND TWO MAKE FOUR? Twitter/X Space
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2:24:49Friday Night Live 1 August 2025 In this episode, I explore philosophical inquiries that connect deeply with our lived experiences, focusing on consciousness, existence, and morality. We examine the relevance of these questions in our daily lives and challenge the tendency to stray into abstract theorization. Emphasizing the importance of moral fram…
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6045 Are My Parents EVIL?!? Twitter/X Space
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2:34:38Wednesday Night Live 30 July 2025 Host Stefan Molyneux engages callers in a robust discussion about gender dynamics, societal expectations, and the impact of technology on relationships. The conversation begins with a caller challenging Stefan on his evolving views on men's issues and feminism, leading to an exploration of modern dating challenges …
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UMA & Across: Optimistic Oracles & Intent-Based Bridges for Unifying Ethereum - Hart Lambur
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1:11:16Universal Market Access (UMA) was founded by 2 ex Goldman Sachs traders that wanted to make global markets universally accessible through financial smart contracts that used synthetic assets on Ethereum. However, this was taking place long before the massive boom of DeFi summer of 2020. As a result, UMA shifted to building an optimistic oracle to p…
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E218: Figma surges 250% on NYSE debut to $56b; Anthropic triples valuation to $170b in new round; Ramp jumps 40% to $22.5b in 45 days; iCapital raises $820m to $7.5b valuation; BitGo files IPO at $3.43b ...
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17:00Send us a text 00:00 - Intro 00:52 - Figma Surges 250% on NYSE Debut to $56b 02:10 - Anthropic Triples Valuation to $170b in New Round 03:01 - Ramp Jumps 40% to $22.5b in 45 Days 04:23 - iCapital Raises $820m to $7.5b Valuation 05:28 - BitGo Files IPO at $3.43b Secondary Valuation 06:05 - Substack Boosts 70% to $1.1b on $100m Raise 06:51 - Shein Po…
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[Arguable] Obsession with Stoicism, Protein Shakes, and Padel Leaves the Modern Millennial Utterly Dissatisfied
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46:32This episode explores whether the modern millennial’s embrace of stoicism, rigorous health routines, and padel reflects a genuine search for meaning or a set of coping mechanisms that ultimately fall short. Has the rise of self-discipline and structured lifestyles created a more resilient generation, or has it led to a quiet sense of emptiness mask…
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Ignite Partners: What Every VC Needs to Know About Compliance Risk with Ravi de Silva | Ep182
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26:32Ravi 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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6044 Debating in Bad Faith! Twitter/X Space
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1:03:12In this episode, I explore a listener's conflict over circumcision for his future son, navigating the clash between cultural norms and bodily autonomy. The caller shares his traumatic experience, prompting a discussion on the ethical implications of the practice and the importance of personal choice. We also address the need for reason over traditi…
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Figma IPO Recap, TBPN Market Recap, Ray Dalio Steps Down From Bridgewater, Coinbase Earnings Update, Reviewing The Mansion Section
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1:14:54(00:17) - Figma IPO Recap (03:28) - TBPN Market Recap (27:14) - Ray Dalio Steps Down From Bridgewater (34:52) - Coinbase Earnings Update (40:57) - Figma IPO Timeline Reactions (01:03:04) - Reviewing The Mansion Section TBPN.com is made possible by: Ramp - https://ramp.com Figma - https://figma.com Vanta - https://vanta.com Linear - https://linear.a…
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Fund Friday E89: Creating Culture & Systems at Scale with Hannah Wyatt
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46:32In this episode, Craig McGrouther sits down with Hannah Wyatt, Lone Star Capital's Director of HR, who shares her remarkable journey from Executive Assistant to building our HR infrastructure. Hannah reveals how she absorbed HR operations when they brought everything in-house, creating systems that now support over 5,000 units across our portfolio.…
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Vegas Dining With Soul: Inside Anima By EDO | Where Passion Meets Culinary Magic
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1:01:10On Episode 52, Vegas Faces gets the exclusive opportunity to go inside Anima by EDO - my personal favorite restaurant in all of Las Vegas! Part-owner / founder Joe Mikulich gives us an amazing taste of Anima’s signature dishes! The dessert will blow your mind! Warning: This episode will make you hungry! We also get the full scoop on how Anima becam…
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Balaji on How Tech Truly Wins Media
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1:37:40What really caused the breakdown between tech and media—and what comes next? Erik Torenberg sits down with Balaji Srinivasan (entrepreneur, investor, and author of The Network State) to explore the long-building conflict between Silicon Valley and legacy journalism. Balaji explains how the collapse of traditional media business models gave rise to …
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Investor Connect 838: Empowering Africa's Entrepreneurs with Abdul Golden of Shujaa Capital
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20:23In this episode of Investor Connect, Hall Martin speaks with Abdul Golden, an investor, operator, and mentor with a rich background in deep tech and entrepreneurship. Abdul shares the founding story of Shujaa Capital, his venture capital firm focused on democratizing tech investing for diverse and underrepresented founders, especially in undercapit…
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Startup Funding Espresso – Key Steps to FDA Approval for a Therapeutic Drug
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2:08Key Steps to FDA Approval for a Therapeutic Drug Hello, this is Hall T. Martin with the Startup Funding Espresso -- your daily shot of startup funding and investing. FDA approval is a lengthy and involved process with therapeutic drugs that startups must go through. Here’s a list of the key steps to achieve FDA approval: After basic research, the f…
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LIVE FROM NYSE FOR $FIG | Dylan Field, Lynn Martin, Kris Rasmussen, Andrew Reed, Danny Rimer, Mamoon Hamid
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1:59:12(38:35) - Andrew Reed, a partner at Sequoia Capital, reflects on Figma's journey from its early days to its successful IPO. He highlights the company's meticulous attention to detail, evident in their product development and the recent New York Stock Exchange debut. Reed also discusses the evolving role of creative technologists and the impact of A…
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