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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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Southeast Asia's longest running VC podcast! Three shows in one pod: Against All Odds, learn from the stories of veteran founders, investors, executives from across the globe Academy On Call, learn from mentors and alumni of Insignia Ventures Academy, Asia's pioneering education platform for VC professionals and startup executives In the Orange Corner, get to know portfolio companies of Insignia Ventures Partners
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On this podcast, I sit down with venture capital funds to learn how they support their founders after writing them the check. This show is brought to you by HireCMO.io, where fractional CMOs grow your VC-backed portfolio startups.
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VC Unfiltered aims to bring authenticity, humor, and unfiltered advice to the forefront of venture capital. VC Unfiltered features real conversations with entrepreneurs and investors, offering a behind-the-scenes look at the highs and lows of building successful ventures. We want to break down the barriers that often make the VC space feel intimidating and inaccessible, creating a platform where genuine interactions and honest insights can thrive. Through this series, we hope to inspire a sh ...
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Unscripted conversations with Indian founders about their story and the process of building a company. Hosted by Mazin and Aviral.
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Learn from Southeast Asia's best tech leaders. Build the future, learn from our past & stay human in between. No B.S on success. Southeast Asia's #1 startup & venture capital podcast with 60,000+ listeners. Hosted by Jeremy Au. VC & serial founder. Harvard MBA & UC Berkeley. Sci-fi nerd & dad of two daughters. Growth and personal growth solves all problems. The best feeling is coaching good humans to be great leaders. Published on Monday and Thursday 6am (Singapore Time). Monday: Weekly tech ...
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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 Fundraising Debrief" focuses on the real stories behind successful founders and their recent VC financing rounds. The podcast aims to provide valuable insights into what it takes to raise a successful financing round, from finding the first believers and navigating the due diligence process with various investors to the first term sheet and its negotiation. Hosted by Vlad Cazacu and sponsored by Flowlie Technologies, the #1 deck-sharing and round management platform used by VC-backed fo ...
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"The VC Architects" focuses on the real stories behind emerging fund managers in the venture capital industry. The podcast aims to provide valuable insights into what it takes to build a successful fund from scratch, from navigating the fundraising process with limited partners and making back-office decisions to the first investment and providing support to founders. Hosted by Vlad Cazacu and sponsored by Flowlie Technologies, the #1 deal screening and deal sharing platform used by investor ...
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A podcast featuring insightful conversations with diverse digital product industry leaders from around the world who share key lessons from every stage of their business journey. Listen to compelling stories from bootstrapped and VC-funded founders, C-suite executives, and developers across SaaS, software, video gaming, and mobile apps. Discover actionable growth strategies to elevate your own business. This podcast is brought to you by FastSpring. As the leading merchant of record payment p ...
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Powered by Startuprad.io™ | Global Top 20 Entrepreneurship Podcast Security Sutra is your tactical briefing on the frontline of cybersecurity innovation. As a sub-podcast of Startuprad.io™, this show explores how startups defend themselves, scale securely, and lead the charge against global cyber threats—with a special focus on Germany, Austria, and Switzerland (DACH/GSA region). 🎙️ Hosted in English for a global audience, Security Sutra brings together cybersecurity founders, ethical hacker ...
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Dive deep into the world of Artificial Intelligence with the AI with Arun Show podcast. Host Arun explores the latest advancements, applications, and ethical considerations of AI in a clear and engaging way. Perfect for anyone curious about the future of technology and AI.
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FinTech Germany is your insider guide to the startups, investors, and innovations transforming Europe’s financial future. As a flagship sub-podcast of Startuprad.io™, this show dives deep into the fintech ecosystems of Germany, Austria, and Switzerland (DACH)—delivering founder interviews, VC insights, and news that moves the market, all in English. 🎧 Ranked among the Top 20 Global Entrepreneurship Podcasts on Apple, this podcast is trusted by fintech founders, banking executives, startup in ...
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Q&A with Shunwei's venture investment partners, portfolio company founders, and other KOLs within its ecosystem. Founder Adam Bao has since launched a sister podcast called 'The Harbinger - China Tech & VC Podcast', which is an open platform that invites all top VCs and founders in China to share their insights.
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Women Who Rock GSA is your front-row seat to the women redefining entrepreneurship and innovation in the DACH region. As part of the award-winning Startuprad.io™ network, this sub-podcast celebrates female founders, investors, and trailblazers from Germany, Austria, and Switzerland—all delivered in English for a global audience. 🎧 Ranked among the Top 20 Global Entrepreneurship Podcasts on Apple, this series uncovers the untold stories, strategic insights, and powerful journeys of women tran ...
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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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Wamda accelerates entrepreneurship ecosystems throughout MENA by joining Wamda Capital, the most active, multi-stage, sector agnostic VC fund investing in high growth technology or tech-enabled startups across the MENA, and the leading knowledge platform offering integrated programs including thought leadership and research, community development, Wamda’s fellowship program Wamda X, as well as corporate and government advisory services to the various stakeholders of the MENA startup ecosystem.
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Powered by Startuprad.io™ | Global Top 0.5% Podcast Startuprad.io™ brings you the must-know startup and technology headlines from the German-speaking world—fast, fresh, and in under 30 minutes. As part of our award-winning podcast network, this sub-show delivers a sharp, English-language roundup of the latest developments in Germany, Austria, and Switzerland (GSA/DACH region). 🎧 Ranked among the Top 20 Global Entrepreneurship Podcasts on Apple, our monthly news digest is your go-to source fo ...
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The Origin Ventures podcast discusses all things tech, startup, and venture capital with startup founders and executives, experts in our network, and other investors. Origin Ventures is a Seed and Series A venture capital firm investing across the United States and Canada. Visit originventures.com for more details about us, to sign up for our newsletters, and other content!
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Deep Tech Germany is your front-row seat to Europe’s boldest innovations—where science meets startups and research fuels next-gen venture capital. Part of the Startuprad.io™ network, our podcast spotlights the deep tech founders, engineers, and investors shaping the future from inside Germany, Austria, and Switzerland (GSA/DACH). 🎙️ Hosted in English for a global audience, this podcast explores the bleeding edge of AI-driven ventures, climate tech breakthroughs, and hardware-software fusion— ...
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Welcome to the RiskReversal Pod, where Dan Nathan and Guy Adami are joined by the most brilliant minds in markets and tech. We break down the most important market moving headlines to help listeners make better informed investing decisions. Our goal is to deconstruct Wall Street speak and offer contrarian insights and strategies that help investors navigate increasingly volatile markets. Tune into the RiskReversal Pod Monday through Friday for succinct 30 minute pod drops of market analysis ...
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M&A Science, hosted by Kison Patel (Founder & CEO of DealRoom), is your go-to podcast for mastering the art of mergers and acquisitions. Each week, Kison and his expert guests from leading brands like Xerox, FastLap, and Cisco dig deep into real-world M&A strategies, offering actionable insights to optimize your M&A practice. Whether you're an experienced practitioner or new to the field, M&A Science provides practical advice on key topics like sourcing, due diligence, integration, divestitu ...
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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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Datacast follows the narrative journey of founders, operators, and investors in the data and AI infrastructure space to unpack the careers that they have built.
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Welcome to The Watson Weekend – a rollicking weekly live conversation (and dance party) about all things retail, tech, and ecommerce! Hosts Rick Watson and Jess Lesesky and guests from all around the ecommerce world cut through the BS and bring you no-nonsense conversation, deep insights, and opinions that aren’t afraid to be contrarian. Join us for the livestream every Friday at noon on LinkedIn at https://www.linkedin.com/in/ecommercestrategyconsulting/ and YouTube at https://www.youtube.c ...
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Are you tired of podcast hosts with hidden agendas and craving unfiltered conversations that actually challenge the status quo? THE BLUNT TRUTH empowers free thinkers who question conventional wisdom and seek deeper meaning beyond the surface. Here, nothing is off limits. Join Steven and Dougie as they dive headfirst into the mysteries of spirituality, the wonders of nature, and the complexities of society. We explore the intersection of science and spirituality, uncover hidden histories, an ...
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VC (advised two unicorns)/ Ranked Global No. 1 Finance Influencer by Refinitiv (Thomson Reuters)Ranked Global No. 1 Fintech, AI, Blockchain & No. 2 InsurTech Influencer by Onalytica
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The Apps, Games and Insights podcast brings together the latest insights and discussion from industry experts to developers, business decision makers and enthusiasts in the apps and games industry. The first series has 8 weekly episodes covering topics from responsible engagement, to advice from M and A, and VC experts, through to discussions about hot topics such as privacy and accessibility. Stay tuned every week and follow us for the latest episode.
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G'daaay From L.A. is an online platform created BY Australians in America FOR Australians in America. A one hour show highlighting Australian businesses, support structures, charities and entertainers that are doing their best to succeed in the United States.
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Welcome to the CleanTechies Podcast, the #1 Podcast for Climate Tech Entrepreneurs ----- Support the show more directly via our Substack where we also publish writing on the episodes we record. https://cleantechies.substack.com/subscribe ----- Interested in Advertising: [email protected]
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Africa-focused technology, digital and innovation ecosystem insight and commentary.
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INVEST IN HER podcast, hosted by founder of She Angel Investors, Catherine Gray- features phenomenal female founders and funders. The podcast is part of a multimedia platform to connect women with funding resources. If you are a woman seeking funding, this podcast is for you. You will learn about the various ways to get funded, meet guests who you can connect with, learn how to overcome obstacles, and discover how funding can be made simple for female founders to understand and to access. Ho ...
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Learn how business leaders grew their businesses and dealt with challenges in a smart way: - Fundraising - First customer - Scaling - Acquisition & exit - Balance between work, health and family
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Listen to select TechCrunch articles on startups coverage—who's raising, who's exiting, who's changing the world.
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Welcome to Entrepreneur Talks by STATION F, a podcast to inspire and support entrepreneurs in their journey! STATION F is the world's largest startup campus, with 1000+ startups working on-site. Located in Paris, STATION F gathers all the services an entrepreneur might need under one roof, including 350+ VC funds, 30+ public administrations, and mentorship offices by leading tech companies like Apple, Google, AWS, and OVH. We are here to help bring ambitious ideas to life and, in this podcas ...
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Are you curious about how a business is born – why someone was compelled to leave a paycheck and benefits behind to head off into the wild blue yonder, without a safety net, navigating high levels of uncertainty, and risking financial ruin? Entrepreneurship is an adventure, and you will love hearing these phenomenal founders share their nail-biting moments and their uplifting wins – often occurring within hours of each other in any given day! As a 4x Founder I easily resonate with each guest ...
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The Scale Lab is an original Techleap.nl podcast on how to scale up your company beyond the Netherlands. Hosted by Constantijn van Oranje and Joe Wilson, this podcast series gathers remarkable Dutch entrepreneurs who were able to create breakthrough companies to deconstruct their scaling journeys: how to find the right product-market fit, pivoting, funding strategies, approaching VC and investors, expanding abroad and key lessons learned. Learn more about Techleap.nl initiatives here: https: ...
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At Rise and Play, we give voice to leaders, entrepreneurs, educators and influencers of the game industry who are here to make a change. We love games and want to make this industry last through healthy team cultures, awareness and education. Each episode will tackle a wide range of important topics such as leadership, team culture, self-management, conscious leadership, work-life balance, game education, ethics in business, equality, diversity and inclusion... brought by the different persp ...
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Welcome to the Array Podcast. The platform to discover an array of hacks and skills you need at different stages of building your business. On each episode, we host successful entrepreneurs who share their secrets on growing an enterprise businesses that leverage data and AI/ML.
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A series where you hear real stories from innovators and pioneers describing the ups and downs of their career. Hosted by Nikunj Kothari. Learn more at rollercoaster.life Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Top startup founders, venture capitalists, and advisors interviewed by Scott Orn of Kruze Consulting, the accounting firm to VC funded startups. Hear from startup founders about how they began their startup journeys, where they had challenges and the strategies that help them scale their businesses. VC’s discuss what they look for in a startup and their current technology investment thesis. And technology recruiters, attorneys, real estate professionals and startup lenders share tactics that ...
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The DeepRec.AI Leadership Lab brings together a community of founders, innovators and Deep Tech enthusiasts to decode the future of cutting-edge technology. Our aim is to spotlight thought leaders, provide a platform for honest and open discussion, and grow a thriving network of talented tech professionals. Diversity of thought is needed to nurture digital bravery and help us solve the most complex problems in the DeepTech landscape. Our community is a place for sharing experiences, explorin ...
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The Breaking Into Startups Podcast is a platform where we feature stories of people who broke into tech from non-traditional backgrounds. Curious about how startups work, how to get a job without a degree or what technical and non-technical careers are out there? We have news for you - tech fields are booming and you don’t need the best technical degree in information technology to break in and get a six figure job in technology. Our podcast gives you an inside look at the most disruptive st ...
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Are you sick of needing to go to multiple sources to stay up to date about Israeli technology? The current landscape is outdated and does not highlight the unique personalities, culture, and chutzpah that make our ecosystem unique. We are here to change that! 😎 IsraelTech is democratizing and decentralizing access to Israeli technology, by removing the gatekeepers, and letting you hear directly from the innovators, in your favorite feed. X (Twitter): x.com/IsraelTech YouTube: youtube.com/@Is ...
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Pav Gill: Wirecard Whistleblower, Murder Threats & Building Confide Platform After Billion-Dollar Fraud – E585
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Pav Gill, ex-APAC Head of Legal at Wirecard, joins Jeremy Au to share how he uncovered one of the largest financial frauds in Europe. They discuss Pav’s early career shift from traditional law to fintech, the moment red flags at Wirecard became undeniable, and how an internal whistleblower’s plea led him to launch a covert investigation. Pav reveal…
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CEO Growth Strategy: How Culligan Scaled 300+ Acquisitions with Scott Clawson
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Scott Clawson, CEO of Culligan International Scott Clawson turned Culligan from a legacy water treatment business into a $3.3 billion global platform operating in over 50 countries—powered by a programmatic M&A engine that has executed 300+ acquisitions. In this episode, he sits down with Kison to share exactly how that machine works. From beachsid…
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Ignite AI: Minha Hwang on Scaling AI Experiments and Building Smarter Models with Less Data | Ep167
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Minha Hwang is a Principal Applied Scientist at Microsoft, where he leads efforts in large-scale AI experimentation, causal inference, and model evaluation. With a rare blend of technical depth and business acumen, Minha’s background spans two PhDs—one in materials science from MIT and another in marketing science—along with leadership roles at McK…
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North America takes the bulk of AI VC investments, despite tough political environment
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Despite what some experts have characterized as an environment increasingly hostile to AI R&D, North America continues to receive the bulk of AI venture dollars, according to data from investment tracker PitchBook. Between February and May of this year, VCs poured $69.7 billion into North America-based AI and machine learning startups across 1,528 …
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20VC: Fiverr CEO: ‘If You’re Not Adapting to AI, F* You. You’re Done | Why "Time to Copy" is the Most Important Metric in Startups Today | Why 99% of AI Companies Today Will Die | Why Governments Will ...
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Micha Kaufman is the Founder and CEO of Fiverr, the leading online marketplace for freelance services. Fiverr has had an insane ride in the public markets, in 2019 the company went public with a $650M market cap, at their peak that hit over $8BN. Today, facing a wave of AI, the company has a market cap of $1.121BN on an estimated $430M EOY revenues…
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Transforming Legacy Industries through Thematic Investment and AI with Jon McLaughlin
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In this insightful episode of The Innovators & Investors Podcast, host Kristian Marquez sits down with Jon McLaughlin, managing partner at Emberline and CEO of TBX. Jon shares his unique journey from Wall Street derivatives trading to backpacking around the world, followed by an MBA and deep private equity operational experience. Together, Jon and …
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Shopify Editions Recap Conversation With Shopify Agencies
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Nick Kaplan steps in as guest co-host with Rick Watson —and yes, we doubled up on Nicks because mediocrity requires one, but excellence needs two. Nick and Rick, who are in the same studio, talk about Peleton’s P2P play, Temu’s struggle, and they recap The Lead Summit. They are then joined by Shopify Agency operators to talk about their trip to Tor…
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Toma’s AI voice agents have taken off at car dealerships – and attracted funding from a16z
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When Monik Pamecha co-founded AI voice startup Toma in early 2024, he hadn’t anticipated spending the summer months sweating in Bible Belt car dealerships. He and co-founder Anthony Krivonos were still focused on banking and healthcare customers when the dealers came knocking. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices…
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The Magic and Future of Wi-Fi: Intel's Vision
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This podcast is from an interview with Eric McLaughlin, the Vice President and General Manager of the Wireless Solutions Group at Intel, covering the evolution and future of Wi-Fi technology on the AI with Arun Show. McLaughlin highlights the significant advancements in speed and efficiency from early Wi-Fi standards to Wi-Fi 7, emphasizing the imp…
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$TSLA Tanks on Trump-Musk Spat + Where Will Danny Moses Go When The Volcano Blows?
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Dan Nathan and Guy Adami deliver an update on the spat between Elon Musk and Donald Trump that has sent $TSLA tanking. They also dive into the "All-Important" May jobs report. Guy Adami welcomes Danny Moses from the On The Tape podcast. They discuss recent trends in the S&P 500, reflecting on its significant rebound since early April, and examine t…
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Windsurf says Anthropic is limiting its direct access to Claude AI models
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Windsurf, the popular vibe coding startup that’s reportedly being acquired by OpenAI, said Anthropic significantly reduced its first-party access to the highly popular AI models Claude 3.7 Sonnet and Claude 3.5 Sonnet. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesBy TechCrunch
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20VC: The Science of Storytelling: Three Steps to Master the Perfect Story | From Near Death Experience to Unicorn Startup: The Untold Story of Omaze with Matt Pohlson
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Matt Pohlson is the co-founder and Chairman of Omaze, the most insane story in startups that you have never heard. From near death experience to working with Arnold Schwarzenegger, George Clooney and The Pope. Omaze has raised over $200 million for charity by offering once-in-a-lifetime experiences with celebrities and icons. He's a master storytel…
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Turning Wood Waste into Renewable Energy: How Woodchuck and AI are Revolutionizing Sustainability with Todd Thomas
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In this insightful episode of The Innovators & Investors Podcast, host Kristian Marquez sits down with Todd Thomas, founder and CEO of Woodchuck and bestselling author of Unleashing Abundant Energy. Todd shares how Woodchuck is tackling two pressing global challenges—waste reduction and renewable energy generation—by diverting wood waste from const…
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Founder Patterns, VC Tiers and Southeast Asia’s Undervalued Talent – E584
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Jeremy Au unpacks the real value add of venture capital beyond just funding. Using data and founder behavior patterns, he explains how investor type, timing, team building and university background shape outcomes. The conversation highlights what actually helps founders succeed, how top tier funds scout talent and where undervalued opportunities li…
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Colossal Labs will release the sounds of dire wolves howling ‘later this year’
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The company is working on a bio-acoustic project, which will map out the different types of dire wolf howls. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesBy TechCrunch
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Fixing Broken Companies Through Smart Deals with Marc Bell Part 2
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Marc Bell, CEO of Marc Bell Capital Marc Bell has taken 17 companies public, rebuilt distressed businesses, and invested across industries most wouldn’t dare touch. In this follow-up to Part 1, he’s back with sharp insights on what it really takes to run high-stakes deals—and survive them. Marc and Kison cover everything from building a rock-solid …
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The Secret to Startup M&A: How To Set Your Companies Up for Big Outcomes with Ezra Roizen of Advsr
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Jacob Mullins, Venture Partner at Village Global, sits down with Ezra Roizen, General Manager of Advsr and author of "The Magic Box Paradigm," to demystify the world of startup mergers and acquisitions (M&A) on Jacob’s private podcast, VC Mastermind, which we are cross-posting on the Village Global podcast. Drawing on decades of experience as both …
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Console raises $6.2M from Thrive to free IT teams from mundane tasks with AI
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If you’ve ever been locked out of your work computer, you know the urgent need to reach IT support. Unfortunately, helpdesk staff are often busy assisting others, which can mean a significant delay before you regain access. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesBy TechCrunch
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Trust, Safety & Uber’s Trojan Horse: Can Tesla Catch Up to Waymo with Deirdre Bosa
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Dan Nathan and Deirdre Bosa, host of CNBC's Tech Check, delve into Tesla's upcoming Robotaxi event, comparing its approach to self-driving technology with that of competitors like Waymo. They also cover the role of trust and safety in the adoption of autonomous vehicles and the financial implications for Tesla. Additionally, the conversation shifts…
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Ignite Markets: The Hidden Power of Microcaps and Why Big Investors Miss It with Steve Kann | Ep166
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Steve Kann is a Partner at Ocean Street Partners, a prolific investor, capital markets strategist, and Amazon #1 bestselling author of Microcap Magic. With over 30 years of experience in investment banking, public markets, and entrepreneurship, Steve has advised or raised over $1 billion in deals. He’s known for uncovering massive value in overlook…
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20VC: Is Chamath Right: Is DPI The Only Thing That Matters | Does OpenAI Even Matter | Mary Meekers AI Report: The Analysis| IPO Breakdown: Chime, Circle & Thoma Bravo's New Fund
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Agenda: 00:00 – The Most Unfiltered Episode Ever Begins 03:30 – Does OpenAI Even Matter? Sam Lessin Says Maybe Not. 05:45 – TVPI Is Bullshit? 09:20 – Asset Gatherers vs Real Investors: Who Actually Wins? 12:15 – The Death of the Billion-Dollar VC Fund? 16:00 – Mid-Tier VC Funds Are Getting Annihilated 21:00 – Chime: Great Exit or Missed Opportunity…
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Revolutionizing Education with VR and AI: Inside Optima’s Journey with Adam Mangana
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In this compelling episode of The Innovators & Investors Podcast, host Kristian Marquez sits down with Adam Mangana, President and CEO of Optima, to explore how immersive technologies like virtual reality (VR) and artificial intelligence (AI) are revolutionizing K-12 education. Adam shares the origin story of Optima—born from his experience as an A…
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Startup Storytelling That Wins: Craft a Pitch Investors Remember
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What if your startup pitch didn’t just inform — but moved people to believe? This episode reveals how the most effective founders use strategic storytelling to build trust, spark action, and secure funding. What You'll Learn: Why most pitch decks fail to convert — and how to fix them How to use emotional storytelling to resonate with investors How …
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Startup Storytelling That Wins: Craft a Pitch Investors Remember
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What if your startup pitch didn’t just inform — but moved people to believe? This episode reveals how the most effective founders use strategic storytelling to build trust, spark action, and secure funding. What You'll Learn: Why most pitch decks fail to convert — and how to fix them How to use emotional storytelling to resonate with investors How …
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Speedata, a chip startup competing with Nvidia, raises a $44M Series B
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Speedata, a Tel Aviv-based startup developing an analytics processing unit (APU) designed to accelerate big data analytic and AI workloads, has raised a $44M Series B funding round, bringing its total capital raised to $114M. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesBy TechCrunch
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Reimagining Financial Wellness with Rebecca Palmer and host Catherine Gray Ep. 442
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Today on the Invest In Her podcast, host Catherine Gray talks with Rebecca Palmer, a visionary leader and financial wellness expert redefining how individuals engage with their money. With a background in behavioral economics and consumer financial health, Rebecca is dedicated to building systems that support long-term stability and resilience. Her…
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The Great Wall of Worry: US-China Trade War Risks
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Guy Adami and Dan Nathan discuss the current state of trade negotiations, tariffs, and their potential impacts on the market. They delve into the complexities of the U.S.-China trade relationship, the ramifications of increased tariffs on steel, and the ongoing issues of national debt and deficit. The conversation also touches upon market reactions…
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NAACP calls on Memphis officials to halt operations at xAI’s ‘dirty data center’
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The NAACP is calling on local officials to halt operations at Colossus, the “supercomputer” facility operated by Elon Musk’s xAI in South Memphis. As reported in NBC News, leaders from the civil rights group sent a letter Thursday to the Shelby County Health Department and Memphis Light Gas and Water criticizing the organizations’ “lackadaisical ap…
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Leading Authentically: Levi King’s Journey from Entrepreneur to Fintech Innovator
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In this insightful episode of the Innovators and Investors Podcast, host Kristian Marquez sits down with Levi King, CEO and Chairman of Nav, to explore the crucial role of business credit and financial health for small businesses. Levi shares his entrepreneurial journey, from bootstrapping multiple ventures in diverse industries to founding NAV, a …
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Jackson Aw: The Collectibles Boom, AI-Driven IP & Founder Growth from Dreamer to Builder – E583
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Jackson Aw, founder of Mighty Jaxx, joins Jeremy Au after three years to reflect on his leadership journey, the evolution of the global collectibles industry, and how personal growth reshaped his business decisions. They discuss the shift from creative spontaneity to strategic discipline, the emotional psychology behind collectibles, and how AI and…
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Left-leaning influencers embrace Bluesky without abandoning X
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It’s no surprise that many big, left-leaning social media accounts have recently joined Bluesky — but a new analysis from the Pew Research Center attempts to quantify that shift. This comes as an update to Pew’s news influencer report released in November 2024, which did not include Bluesky in its numbers. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit po…
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Grocery platform Misfits Market acquires The Rounds to further its mission of reducing food waste
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Misfits Market, the online platform that delivers imperfect groceries to help minimize waste, announced the acquisition of household restocking service The Rounds on Friday. As a result of the deal, Misfits Market plans to take on over 250 items from The Rounds’ inventory. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices…
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Agentic Disruption & The Race For Robotaxi Supremacy With Mike Dempsey of Compound VC
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Dan Nathan welcomes Mike Dempsey of Compound VC on the RiskReversal Podcast to discuss the firm's approach to investing in disruptive tech, including generative AI and autonomy. Mike shares his background from hedge funds to early-stage investing, detailing Compound's research-centric strategy in identifying undervalued tech opportunities. The conv…
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Bridging Worlds: Amar Bakshi on Transforming Global Connection with Noro
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In this episode of the Innovators and Investors Podcast, host Kristian Marquez sits down with Amar Bakshi, founder of Shared Studios and Noro, to explore how Amar’s visionary work is redefining human connection through immersive technology. Amar shares the evolution from his original art project, which connected strangers worldwide via life-size vi…
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This Israeli Startup Is Mapping the Future in 3D ft. Omer David Keilaf from Innoviz Technologies
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Is Tesla bluffing about full self-driving? Omer Keilaf, co-founder and CEO of Innoviz, joins IsraelTech to explain why LIDAR - not cameras - is the key to safe autonomy. ith over 20 years of experience building life-changing technologies and a background in Israel’s elite Unit 81, Omer isn’t only shaping the future, he’s already living in it. From …
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Apple’s US App Store topped $400B in developer billings and sales in 2024
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Just ahead of its Worldwide Developers Conference next month, Apple on Thursday announced new figures related to the U.S. App Store’s financial success. The company says its U.S. App Store ecosystem has generated $406 billion in developer billings and sales Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices…
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Fixing Broken Companies Through Smart Deals with Marc Bell
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Marc Bell, CEO of Marc Bell Capital Marc Bell is a self-described “deal junkie” who’s built an empire across internet infrastructure, real estate, entertainment, defense, and private equity. In this episode, Marc breaks down his unconventional path—from turning around Penthouse into a $500M acquisition engine, to producing Tony Award-winning Broadw…
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What It Takes to Build an Enduring Business: Celebrating 20 Years of FastSpring
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Building a lasting business isn’t easy. Knowing what really makes a company succeed long term can be even harder. That’s why it can be helpful to learn from companies that have stood the test of time. In this episode of Growth Stage, we celebrate FastSpring’s 20th anniversary with insights from its first CEO, Dan Engel, and current CEO, David Nachm…
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Context gets $11M to build an AI-powered office suite
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AI-powered office suite Context raises $11 million in seed funding from Lux Capital, Qualcomm Ventures and General Catalyst Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesBy TechCrunch
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Jamie's Cryin' About The Bond Market + Betterment CEO Sarah Levy
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Dan and Guy preview upcoming earnings reports from the dollar stores (Dollar General and Dollar Tree) plus Broadcom. They also focus on Jamie Dimon's concerns about the bond market and economic policy impacts, including trade wars and their effect on the market. They conclude with a brief overview of expected market movements and implications of th…
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20VC: Windsurf Founder on Will Model Companies Own the App Layer | Why Moats Do Not Exist in a World of AI | Why the Notion of Single Person $BN Companies is BS | Lovable vs Bolt & Cursor vs Windsurf ...
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Varun Mohan is the CEO and Co-Founder of Windsurf, the leading AI-native IDE, which has over a million users and generates over 50% of all committed software across thousands of companies. Prior to Windsurf, Varun graduated with a Master’s in Computer Science from MIT and led a team at Nuro focused on large-scale deep learning infrastructure for au…
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