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At this moment of inflection in technology, co-hosts Elad Gil and Sarah Guo talk to the world's leading AI engineers, researchers and founders about the biggest questions: How far away is AGI? What markets are at risk for disruption? How will commerce, culture, and society change? What’s happening in state-of-the-art in research? “No Priors” is your guide to the AI revolution. Email feedback to [email protected]. Sarah Guo is a startup investor and the founder of Conviction, an investment f ...
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Amplified CEO

Richard Stroupe

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The Amplified CEO is your blueprint for leadership and success. Through real-world case studies, the podcast dives into the core elements of business leadership: strategic decision-making, team building, resilience, and navigating change. Hosted by venture capitalist and serial entrepreneur Richard Stroupe, each episode features accomplished guests—from seasoned CEOs to startup founders—who candidly share their victories, challenges, and defining moments. Their stories offer valuable insight ...
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Presented by The Investors Podcast Network with over 10 million downloads — home to the popular We Study Billionaires podcast, The Intrinsic Value Podcast is a new show focused on breaking down businesses, estimating their intrinsic value per share, and deciding whether they should be added to an ongoing portfolio of stocks built out each week. From assessing the monopoly power of Google to determining the fair value of publicly-traded sports franchises, no topics is off limits in the pursui ...
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Welcome to Built Not Born: The Startup Go-To-Market Podcast—the podcast for early-stage founders and startup leaders who know that great companies aren’t lucky… they’re built through smart execution and a bulletproof go-to-market strategy. Hosted by Sage Nye, Managing Partner at Venture Guides, each episode dives into candid conversations with technical founders, investors, and GTM experts. You’ll get real talk, proven playbooks, and no-fluff advice on how to land your first customers, build ...
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Quarter-Life Capital

George Pu, Matthew Black, Soham Mehta

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In your 20s? Trying to build wealth, decode macro trends, or just make sense of money in a rapidly changing world? Quarter-Life Capital is your edge. Hosted by George Pu, Matthew Black, and Soham Mehta, this weekly show explores the intersection of crypto, AI, geopolitics, financial markets, and tech careers—from the perspective of young builders living through the chaos. It’s not another personal finance podcast. It’s war rooms, crisis playbooks, signal over noise. We go deep on: - Bitcoin ...
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The Official SaaStr Podcast is the latest and greatest from the world of SaaStr, interviewing the most prominent operators and investors to discover their tips, tactics and strategies to attain success in the fiercely competitive world of SaaS. On the side of the operators, we center around getting from $0 to $100m ARR faster, what it takes to scale successfully and what are the core elements of hiring. As for the investors, we learn what metrics they hone in on when examining SaaS business, ...
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The B2B Revenue Executive Experience is a podcast hosted by Cory Cotten-Potter, who dedicates each episode to helping executives train their sales and marketing teams to optimize growth. Whether you’re interested in increasing margins and growing your market share, enabling your teams to compete on value rather than price, hiring new employees, or trying to stay at the forefront of the latest in sales and marketing techniques, this podcast will give you the tools and skills necessary to win ...
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Build With Bitcoin

Lynne Bairstow, Israel Munoz

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"Build With Bitcoin" is a podcast and advisory services company. We are your insider source to the innovators, investors, and thought leaders demonstrating that Bitcoin is far more than a digital currency, but a pivotal technology platform. Tune in on YouTube, Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and more. A list of all episodes and a link to subscribe to show updates is available at: https://buildwithbitcoin.xyz About the Co-Hosts: Lynne - A Bitcoiner since 2013, Lynne is an entrepreneur and investor, ...
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The Innovation Show

The Innovation Show

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A Global weekly show interviewing authors to inspire, educate and inform the business world and the curious. Presented by the author of "Undisruptable", this Global show speaks of something greater beyond innovation, disruption and technology. It speaks to the human need to learn: how to adapt to and love a changing world. It embraces the spirit of constant change, of staying receptive, of always learning.
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Investor Talk

Epic Angels

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Epic Angels is globally the largest women-only angel investment network, investing in APAC & LATAM. Epic Angels provides women with a platform to invest, learn, and help incubate more female angel investors who want to be part of the thriving startup scene. This show demystifies angel investing by allowing you to look behind the scenes, meet the startup founders, hear from the investors, and learn about the world of venture capital. Hosted by investors Maaike Doyer & Hester Spiegel, founders ...
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I'm always fascinated by new technology, especially AI. One of my biggest regrets is not taking AI electives during my undergraduate years. Now, with consumer-grade AI everywhere, I’m constantly discovering compelling use cases far beyond typical ChatGPT sessions. As a tech founder for over 22 years, focused on niche markets, and the author of several books on web programming, Linux security, and performance, I’ve experienced the good, bad, and ugly of technology from Silicon Valley to Asia. ...
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Billion Dollar Startup

Dan Lok and Ivan Nikkhoo

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We bring you visionaries and disruptors who have started, scaled, sold, OR invested in BILLION DOLLAR STARTUP. We also bring you TECH FOUNDERS who are building the NEXT BILLION DOLLAR STARTUP!
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Blockchain Germany is your deep-dive into the future of Web3, crypto startups, and blockchain venture capital—straight from the heart of Europe’s innovation hubs. As part of the Startuprad.io™ network, our show brings you high-impact interviews, founder stories, and insider investment insights from Germany, Austria, and Switzerland (GSA/DACH). 🎙️ Hosted in English for a global audience, this podcast is trusted by thousands of investors, founders, and blockchain builders looking to stay ahead ...
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Equity

TechCrunch, Mary Ann Azevedo, Kell, Theresa Loconsolo, Rebecca Bellan, Kirsten Korosec, Devin Coldewey, Margaux MacColl

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The intersection of technology, startups, and venture capital touches everything now. That’s why Equity, TechCrunch's flagship podcast, digs into the business of startups for entrepreneurs and enthusiasts alike. Every Wednesday and Friday, TechCrunch reporters keep you up-to-date on the world of business, technology, and venture capital. Equity is ranked the No.2 podcast in the Top 100 Venture Capital All time leaderboard on Goodpods—As well as No.17 for the Top 100 Finance All time chart an ...
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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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Startup Milestones Podcast

Startup Milestones

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Learn from the top European start-up founders, entrepreneurs and start up experts. Every week I invite another guest who is literally on fire, sharing fresh knowledge, insights and actionable advice from their own personal successes and failures. Simply listen and learn the lean, mean tips & tricks that will help you turn your idea into a business, get funding and grow it in Europe.
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Seeking Startups is the startup podcast delivering you deal flow. Follow and subscribe to the show to have startup deals delivered to you. If you are a startup investor, this podcast is for you! Listen to the latest episode and see for yourself. I think you’ll find this show worthwhile, but if you’re not satisfied after one complete episode, reach out. Message me on LinkedIn with your honest opinion, so I can make a better show. https://www.linkedin.com/in/maxim-davis/
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Sifted brings you monthly long-form interviews with the biggest names in European startups. We hear from the founders, operators and investors behind the continent's biggest tech companies to learn what makes them tick and what they've learnt while building their businesses.
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UnicornPrn

Melissa Kwan & Lloyed Lobo

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UnicornPrn is the only podcast that peels back the glossy veneer of startup life and roasts it over a flaming pile of pitch decks 🔥 Hosted by Melissa Kwan and Lloyed Lobo, two founder friends who’ve seen the startup world from the inside out, upside down, and fully on fire. This show dives into what it’s actually like to build a company (spoiler: it’s not all oat milk lattes and billion-dollar exits). We riff about all the things you wish you could say out loud but can’t (or won’t) — like in ...
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Berlin-based startup LOCK8 discuss their unique product - a digital bike lock - and their plans to build a successful startup at the Apple Store, Kurfürstendamm in Berlin. Together with their investor Christophe Maire and moderator David Knight from Silicon Allee they talk about that all-important mentoring relationship between investor and startup.
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First Funders

Shaherose Charania and Aamir Virani

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Learn from angel and seed investors bold enough to write the first check. How do they decide which startups to invest in? How do they gain conviction in founders and ideas? How do they add value to their companies? Shaherose Charania and Aamir Virani are operators turned investors. They chat with their friends investing in early-stage technology startups and learn about their strategies to fund the best founders and startup companies. If you are an angel investor or seed investor, you'll hea ...
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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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Startup Beat

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This show delves deep into the authentic journey of launching a startup, going beyond just numbers and strategies. It highlights the passion, perseverance, and challenges that fuel the entrepreneurial spirit. Each episode brings to life the real stories of founders, their struggles, triumphs, and the lessons they've learned along the way. What makes this show unique? It doesn’t just talk about startups—it actively helps launch them, turning bold ideas into reality, live on the show. Tune in ...
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This podcast tackles the biggest trends in African tech and interviews local startups disrupting their industries. The hosts are Connecting Africa Editor Paula Gilbert, Associate Editor Matshepo Sehloho and Venture for Africa Co-Founder & CEO Tobi Lafinhan who may come from different geographies and cultural backgrounds but who all have a love of tech and an interest in Africa's startup scene in common. Find the latest news at http://www.connectingafrica.com Connect on Twitter: Paula - @paul ...
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Learn from the stories, secrets, and skills of the world’s most brilliant and interesting startup founders and investors. - - This podcast is all about fuelling your dreams and bringing your ideas to life. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Practical Pivots

Steve Pockross

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Practical Pivots is the go-to source for startup leaders and investors asking, “What do we do next?”. Each episode, we talk with a wide array of experts to guide companies to disrupt the undisruptable, turn setbacks into scale-ups, and transform plateaus into pivots.
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Created by a group of founders, funders, and entrepreneurs who believe you can create a startup ecosystem in any city in the world. So, they started one in theirs, Redding, CA.
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Fintech Chatter: Insights From Fintech Leaders

Dexter Cousins | Fintech Headhunter and Founder

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Fintech Chatter Podcast has been leading conversations with Fintech founders since 2019! Join the Fintech Chatter Podcast, where we dive into the world of fintech with industry leaders and innovators. Brought to you by Tier One People, Australia's leading executive search and recruitment firm for fintech ventures. Each episode features an exclusive interview with a Fintech leader, uncovering their secrets to success and the lessons learned along the way. Fintech Chatter has become the archiv ...
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Matthew Maltzoff

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This is where the leading entrepreneurs, investors, and executives in Real Estate will be talking about their trajectories to success, the problem to solve in the industry today, their strategies for building winning businesses, and their approach to capitalising on the opportunities ahead. As a founder, I am looking forward to hearing the stories of the industry's greatest leaders. Stay tuned and reach out to me on LinkedIn if you would like to explore opportunities to work together in the ...
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Daniel Kunz from the Nerd Entrepreneurs team interviews the best and brightest startup founders and experts so you can be ahead of the curve with your own venture. Discover how you can quickly validate your startup idea, find problem - solution - fit and acquire your first customers so you can focus on building something that will drive revenue and profits and ultimately grow to become the business you’ve always dreamed of.
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Beyond Bold

Kyla Bolden

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Hosted by award-winning entrepreneur Kyla Bolden, Beyond Bold is the ultimate podcast for ambitious women redefining what success means on their terms. Through candid conversations and inspiring stories, Kyla delivers actionable advice, proven strategies, and powerful insights to help you make bold moves in business and life. Featuring trailblazing guests from diverse industries, Beyond Bold explores career growth, mental health, resilience, and the art of balancing ambition with self-care. ...
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AI in the Wild

Mina Salib

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AI in the Wild, a weekly discovery show focused on helping professionals across industries implement AI technology in their organizations. Through focused interviews with founders, investors, and corporate executives, we distill complex AI technology down to basic business solutions. To stay up to date on new shows sign up to our newsletter at https://nyc.ai/portfolio/podcast/.
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The Innovators & Investors Podcast: Connecting the Startup Ecosystem. We are on a mission to bridge the gap between founders, investors, and industry leaders across the early-stage ecosystem. By bringing together visionaries from cutting-edge startups, venture capitalists, family offices, angel investors, accelerators, and studios, we offer a platform for sharing invaluable insights, market trends, and first-hand experiences. Whether you’re an entrepreneur navigating the challenges of buildi ...
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The Chacho Show

Chacho Valadez

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Hey, I’m Chacho, and welcome to my podcast, where we focus on the human side of startup success. I’m glad you’re here! As a startup investor, I am passionate about mental and physical health, psychology, building meaningful relationships, and how these aspects influence the process of building successful companies. Every week, I have genuine conversations with thoughtful startup founders, investors, athletes, and thinkers. Together, we explore ways to leverage our minds to think differently, ...
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The ultimate podcast for up and coming entrepreneurs. A show by up and coming entrepreneur Philip Kasumu from London sits down with investors, entrepreneurs, and thought leaders every week to find out what made them a success and how they got to where they are in today. But what makes this show different from any other business/entrepreneurial podcast is how each guest tells their story in detail allowing you to learn step by step how they did it what they did and in some cases why certain t ...
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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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How do ambitious innovators turn some of the world's biggest problems into tomorrow's breakthrough businesses? Around a crackling campfire deep in the woods, tech founders share their journey from global challenge to game-changing solution. Host Arjé Cahn, who built his own startup into a unicorn before becoming an impact investor, digs deep into what really works. Raw, thoughtful conversations about building companies that matter.
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The Startup Journey podcast is dedicated to spotlighting the journeys and insights of Web2 and Web3 tech founders and investors. Guests of The Startup Voyage podcast join a world of industry leaders, startup visionaries, and seasoned investors who share valuable lessons, stories, and advice to inspire and empower a global community of tech founders. ​ We take a journalistic / reality show concept to ignite conversations that empower the next generation of disruptors. Join us as we dive deep ...
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Showing Traction at the Seed Level Hello, this is Hall T. Martin with the Startup Funding Espresso -- your daily shot of startup funding and investing. At the seed stage, the product is just going into the market. The customer engagement is beginning. Here are some steps to show traction at the seed level: Show signs of repeatability. This can come…
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On this special segment of The Full Ratchet, the following Investors are featured: Godard Abel Manish Patel Han Shen We asked guests to discuss the factor that could cause the most disruption to the industry going forward and how that will change the next decade of venture. The host of The Full Ratchet is Nick Moran of New Stack Ventures, a venture…
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Join host Kristian Marquez in this insightful episode of The Innovators and Investors Podcast featuring Raj Malik, partner at Pixel Perfect Ventures. In this episode, Raj delves into the significance of grit and adaptability in founders as they navigate the uncertain landscape of startups and shares the firm’s unique perspective on investing, roote…
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What really happens when a former angel investor becomes a startup founder? In this episode, we dive into the unfiltered truth about raising $1.3M, spending smart, building a team from scratch, and navigating the messy middle of early-stage growth. From cold emails to product pivots, this is a crash course in what it actually takes to build an AI c…
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With so many AI startups these days, how do you identify which will be home-runs and which will be flops? In this episode of the I/O Podcast, Tyler and Sterling sit down with Eric Vishria, a General Partner at the legendary Benchmark Capital, who uncovers their exact process for finding and funding some of the world's fastest-growing and most succe…
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Daniel Mahncke and Shawn O’Malley break down Amazon (ticker: AMZN), one of the most transformative companies of the modern era — a business that started as an online bookstore and ended up reshaping global commerce, cloud computing, and digital infrastructure. From innovating retail logistics to building the backbone of the internet through AWS, Am…
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The Power of Strategic Intent: Insights with Gary Hamel | Aidan McCullen In this episode, Aidan McCullen and Gary Hamel dive into the key principles of strategic intent and how companies can maintain competitiveness in a rapidly evolving market. They explore concepts like building layers of advantage, searching for vulnerabilities in competitors, a…
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Description: Is the traditional 9-to-5 dead? With AI making entrepreneurship more accessible than ever, George and Soham explore why young people are abandoning corporate careers for side hustles and startups - even when the odds are stacked against them. What We Cover: Why quiet quitting became a thing (and it's not about the money) The $60K media…
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Elon Musk has officially announced he’s stepping down as a U.S. special government employee and the de facto head of the Department of Government Efficiency, better known as DOGE. The move follows Musk’s cooling relationship with the Trump administration and slumping Tesla sales tied to his political advocacy. Today on Equity, Kirsten, Max and Anth…
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In this episode of Investor Connect, Hall T. Martin welcomes Brian to discuss emerging opportunities in deep tech spaces. Brian emphasizes life sciences and healthcare technologies, highlighting investments needed to innovate and control costs. He points out the inefficiencies in the current healthcare system and the potential for AI-driven remote …
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Are Western governments driving away their best entrepreneurs with crushing taxes? George shares his nightmare experience managing US and Canadian corporations while Matt explores why places like Dubai, Singapore, and Paraguay are becoming the new promised lands for young founders. What We Cover: George's $10K+ annual tax nightmare: Delaware franch…
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This episode compares two AI coding tools, Claude and Cursor, highlighting their strengths and weaknesses for developers and hobbyists. They discuss Claude Code's terminal-based interface, debugging capabilities, and detailed explanations, often finding it effective for complex tasks despite its higher cost. Cursor AI, integrating with VS Code, is …
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What does it really take to build a $10M ARR company, survive a financial crash, pivot through a recession, and still come out on top? On this episode of Amplified CEO, Richard Stroupe sits down with Tyson Nargassans — Operating Advisor at Jurassic Capital and Founder and former CEO of Saylent — to explore the mindset, strategy, and resilience behi…
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These sources discuss the increasing involvement of tech companies in the healthcare sector, highlighting their development of products and applications ranging from wellness tools like smartwatches to advanced AI for diagnostics. A significant focus is placed on how these entities collect and utilize large amounts of health data, raising important…
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The MicroVC Pitchdeck Hello, this is Hall T. Martin with the Startup Funding Espresso -- your daily shot of startup funding and investing. MicroVCs need to raise funding to invest in startups, just as startups need to raise funding for their own business. For MicroVCs raising funding, consider these points in building the pitch deck: Call out two t…
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In this episode of No Priors, Sarah and Elad unpack the current state of the AI market - whether it’s consolidating, what’s enabling or blocking key mergers, and where the most promising untapped opportunities lie, particularly in biotech. They also explore the rise of world models and how AI’s novel methods for understanding complex systems may ul…
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In this episode of the Innovators and Investors Podcast, host Kristian Marquez welcomes Ralph Groce, an angel investor and partner at Scroobious. The conversation dives into the systemic challenges faced by underrepresented founders—especially women and people of color—in accessing capital. Scroobious aims to bridge the gap between these talented f…
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In this episode of The Backchannel, Jason breaks down what it really means to fundraise in an AI-dominated world. If you’re not building core AI infrastructure, how should you position your startup? He explains why every founder needs an AI story—one rooted in how the tech impacts your product, operations, and long-term defensibility.…
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Startups in the DACH region are heating up — from AI unicorns to VC mega-funds. In this monthly startup news roundup, we unpack the most important trends in Germany, Austria, and Switzerland’s tech ecosystem. Learn how Parloa became Germany’s second unicorn of the year, how Quantum Systems secured €160M to dominate aerial AI, and how the EIB’s €70B…
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Today on TechCrunch’s Equity podcast, Rebecca Bellan caught up with Daniel Weiner, director of the Brennan Center’s Elections and Government Program, to break down what this means for startups, innovation, and democracy. Listen to the full episode to hear more about: How SpaceX, Palantir, and Anduril leveraged insider networks to win major defense …
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This episode focuses on Google's advancements and strategic direction in artificial intelligence, particularly highlighted at the Google I/O 2025 conference. Key themes include the integration of AI, specifically Gemini models, across various Google products like Search, Workspace, and Android, the development of new AI capabilities for media creat…
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Investor Access to Customers Hello, this is Hall T. Martin with the Startup Funding Espresso -- your daily shot of startup funding and investing. In the diligence process, investors may want to talk with the startups' customers. Their goal is to determine how well the product works and how committed they are to the startup's solution. This can be a…
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SaaStr 803: AI, Sales + GTM in 2025/2026: This Really Changes Everything with SaaStr CEO and Founder Jason Lemkin and Owner CRO Kyle Norton In this engaging session, we dive deep into how AI is transforming the sales landscape, featuring a conversation between SaaStr CEO and Founder Jason Lemkin and Kyle Norton, the Chief Revenue Officer of Owner, …
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In this episode of the Innovators and Investors Podcast, host Kristian Marquez sits down with Suzanne El-Moursi, co-founder and CEO of BrightHive, to discuss how AI-driven data solutions are transforming the workplace. Suzanne shares BrightHive’s mission to make data insights accessible to all employees through agentic AI—specialized autonomous age…
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We’ve welcomed investors with unique backgrounds to First Funders before, but Sundeep Ahuja is our first operator-turned-actor-turned-investor. Sundeep is all in on all things climate tech. He’s backing founders leading the way in cleaning up our water, purifying our air, and keeping our planet the way it should be: livable. Today, his micro fund a…
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What do Looney Tunes, hedge funds, and a $10M smartwatch Kickstarter have in common? For Benjamin Bryant, they’re all part of the unlikely path that led him to become one of the most prolific early-stage investors in YC history. A former VFX engineer turned Pebble exec turned venture fund builder, Benjamin now runs the AngelList Demo Day Funds—back…
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The CEO Leads the Fundraise Hello, this is Hall T. Martin with the Startup Funding Espresso -- your daily shot of startup funding and investing. In a fundraiser, the CEO should lead it by setting the strategy and engaging investors. This doesn’t mean the CEO must do everything by themselves. It does mean that the CEO does the pitching and investor …
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What happens when an FBI-trained negotiation coach brings elite sales psychology into the startup world? You get a masterclass in influence, integrity, and investor persuasion. Today’s episode of Startuprad.io features Matthias Bullmahn, a crisis negotiation expert, former Accenture executive, and storytelling coach — here to show founders how to n…
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These articles examine OpenAI's significant strategic move into hardware with the acquisition of Jony Ive's design firm, io, for $6.5 billion. The sources highlight the goal of creating a screenless AI companion device aimed at redefining user interaction with technology. They discuss the potential market opportunities for related sectors like chip…
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In this episode of The B2B Revenue Executive Experience, host Cory Cotten-Potter speaks with Jennelle McGrath, Founder and CEO of Market Veep, to share insights about transforming sales and marketing strategies in the manufacturing and industrial sectors while maintaining the human touch that makes these industries unique. What You’ll Learn: How to…
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In this episode, Joe Kelly, co-founder of Unchained, shares his journey into the Bitcoin space, discussing the founding of Unchained and its focus on providing financial services for Bitcoin holders. He highlights the importance of customer engagement, education, and company culture in building a successful business. Joe also reflects on the challe…
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Is “culture fit” the secret sauce of team cohesion… or just startup speak for hiring people who look, think, and act exactly like you? In Episode 6 of UnicornPrn, Melissa and Lloyed torch the startup world’s favorite excuse for bias, groupthink, and hiring your drinking buddies. They unpack how “culture fit” became a Trojan horse for toxic execs, l…
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Non-Dilutive Funding Options Hello, this is Hall T. Martin with the Startup Funding Espresso -- your daily shot of startup funding and investing. Startup funding comes in two forms: dilutive and non-dilutive. Equity funding is dilutive in that the fundraising reduces the ownership of the founders. Debt is non-dilutive in that the fundraise doesn’t …
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On this special segment of The Full Ratchet, the following Investors are featured: Laura Chau Mike Whitmire David Garcia We asked guests for the most important piece of advice that they'd share with folks early in their venture career. The host of The Full Ratchet is Nick Moran of New Stack Ventures, a venture capital firm committed to investing in…
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In this episode of Innovators and Investors, host Kristian Marquez talks with Erin Niehaus, partner at DigitalDx Ventures, about how AI is transforming healthcare. Erin shares her journey from finance to venture capital and explains DigitalDx’s focus on non-invasive early disease detection. They discuss the challenges of AI adoption in healthcare, …
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Gary Hamel joins us to delve into part 2 of his book 'What Matters Now,' exploring the crucial role adaptability plays in the modern world. Gary discusses how rapid, multifaceted changes define our age and the stress it places on individuals and institutions. Using various industry examples, from mobile phones to airlines, he emphasizes the importa…
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Shawn O’Malley and Daniel Mahncke break down Shopify (ticker: SHOP), a leading e-commerce platform company enabling e-commerce merchants across the world to seamlessly manage nearly every part of their business in one place. Shopify has been locked in a power struggle with Amazon, as the two present distinct visions for the future of e-commerce: Am…
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In this episode of Practical Pivots, host Steve Pockross sits down with Harry Kraemer, Kellogg Professor at Northwestern University and former Baxter International CEO, to explore the critical importance of values-based leadership; especially in turbulent times like these. Kraemer shares his transformative approach to leadership, emphasizing four k…
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OpenAI just made its biggest acquisition yet, scooping up Jony Ive and Sam Altman’s secretive device startup, io, in a $6.5 billion all-equity deal. Ive, the legendary designer behind the iPhone and other iconic Apple products, will now lead creative and design work at OpenAI through his firm LoveFrom. The goal? To take AI “beyond the screen” and b…
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What if you could extend your life by 25  years more - and still have the energy to enjoy them? In this episode, I sit down with Naveen Bhat, ex‑finance exec now building 25 Years More, and Abhi Patwardhan, a Stanford Longevity ambassador who helps people redesign life after the corporate grind. Naveen explains why he swapped boardrooms for biomark…
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Is Bitcoin doomed by quantum computing? With Google's latest quantum breakthroughs making headlines, many young investors are wondering if their Bitcoin is safe from quantum attacks. In this episode, George, Matt, and Soham tackle one of the most common fears holding people back from Bitcoin investment. What We Cover: Why quantum computing is a "no…
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In this episode of Investor Connect, Hall T. Martin, CEO of 10 Capital, introduces co-host Kat DeLillo and special guest Brian Wood of Wave Ventures. Brian delves into the innovative approach of Wave Ventures in partnering with universities to commercialize intellectual property. He shares the backstory of Wave Ventures' collaboration with Baylor U…
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When To Consider Venture Debt Hello, this is Hall T. Martin with the Startup Funding Espresso -- your daily shot of startup funding and investing. In startup funding, there is venture capital and venture debt. Venture capital takes an equity stake in a startup in return for funding. Venture debt makes a loan to the startup for that funding. Both ha…
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What happens when a Bay Street dealmaker trades spreadsheets for seed rounds—and turns Canada’s next wave of startups into a global force? Alex Norman, co-founder of N49P and Canadian partner of TechTO, went from investment banking and private equity to becoming one of the country’s most connected early-stage investors and ecosystem builders. Throu…
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If you’re in venture, it’s quite likely you’re already a Granola user, and if not, you’ve probably heard VCs bang on about how much they like it. The London-based note-taking startup is growing fast, with users increasing 10% week on week, and last week announced a $43m Series B at a $250m valuation — just a year after launching. But the 20-person …
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How To Stand Out From the Crowd Hello, this is Hall T. Martin with the Startup Funding Espresso -- your daily shot of startup funding and investing. In raising funding, it helps to stand out from the crowd of other startups pitching. Most founders will give the standard pitch, often with slides in the same order. Here are some key pointers to make …
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