Best Index Ventures Podcasts (2025)

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Spring by Citi Managing Director, Global Head Subramanyam on embedded finance 22:11

8h ago22:11

22:11

Citi’s embedded finance service, Spring by Citi, is looking to expand its use cases in payments acceptance and foreign exchange by tapping the consumer bank, Managing Director and Global Head Vineeth Subramanyam tells Bank Automation News on this episode of “The Buzz” podcast. Spring by Citi launched in 2020 and has a global presence in 23 markets.…

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The CBECI Architect: Alexander Neumueller on Bridging Bitcoin Mining & Policy 1:03:07

1d ago1:03:07

1:03:07

Drawing on his deep roots in finance, academia, media, and even personal Bitcoin mining experience, Alexander discusses Bitcoin's potential to decarbonize energy grids, harness stranded energy, and redefine sustainability. He unpacks the evolving role of Bitcoin mining, debunks common myths, and shares insights from his work at Cambridge, which bri…

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Spotlight Eight - When AI Meets Physics - Sensing the Unseen with Mathew Theurer 1:04

3d ago1:04

1:04

Spotlight Episode: Matthew Theurer on Hyperspectral AI, Physics-Driven Intelligence & the Future of Multimodal Tech Welcome back to Redefining AI, the award winning tech podcast powered by Squirro, the Enterprise Generative AI Platform. Today’s episode is not just another conversation—it’s the spotlight of episode eight. In this episode, Lauren Haw…

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Minisode: Innovation Energy And the Future of Biotech 11:24

4d ago11:24

11:24

Origins hosts Nick Chirls, GP at Asylum Ventures and Beezer Clarkson, LP at Sapphire Partners and co-founder of OpenLP, unpack their conversation with Zach Weinberg, Co-Founder and CEO of Curie.Bio. They discuss the “innovation energy” that drives new breakthroughs and take a closer look at Sapphire’s approach to biotech investing. Learn more about…

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Exit-Ready Marketing: Shiv Narayanan on Making Marketing Measurable in PE-Backed Companies 1:01:50

10d ago1:01:50

1:01:50

Paul Stansik sits down with Shiv Narayanan—founder of How to SaaS and author of Exit-Ready Marketing—to break down what most private equity firms and portfolio companies get wrong about marketing. They explore how to make marketing a measurable, scalable lever for value creation, from diligence to exit. Shiv shares the frameworks he's used across c…

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Dr. Ja-Naé Duane and Steve Fisher - SuperShifts and Smart Synergy - Transformation in the Age of Intelligence 23:36

12d ago23:36

23:36

After winning the prestigious New York Digital Award in 2024 Redefining AI returns with an electrifying Season Four! Join your host Lauren Hawker Zafer, on behalf of Squirro, the Enterprise Gen AI Platform, as we embark on another season of groundbreaking conversations. In this episode of Redefining AI, host Lauren Hawker Zafer sits down with Dr. J…

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Lukas Pfeiffer on Why Energy Flexibility is Bitcoin Mining’s Key Product 52:16

14d ago52:16

52:16

Lukas Pfeiffer charts an arc from dorm room doubter to Genesis Digital Assets executive and institutional advisor, concluding that a Bitcoin only thesis delivers the most durable intrinsic value. He observes a macro inflection where infrastructure capital increasingly treats mining as a power monetization instrument, with pragmatic US operators rac…

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Spotlight Seven - SuperShifts and Smart Synergy - Dr. Ja-Naé Duane and Steve Fisher - Transformation in the Age of Intelligence 3:48

17d ago3:48

3:48

After winning the prestigious New York Digital Award in 2024 Redefining AI returns with an electrifying Season Four! Join your host Lauren Hawker Zafer, on behalf of Squirro, the Enterprise Gen AI Platform, as we embark on another season of groundbreaking conversations. In the upcoming episode of Redefining AI, host Lauren Hawker Zafer sits down wi…

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Building The YC of Biotech with Zach Weinberg 58:13

18d ago58:13

58:13

Zach Weinberg, co-founder and CEO of Curie.Bio, is redefining early-stage biotech investing with an operator’s mindset and a founder-first philosophy. His approach combines funding with operational support and direct access to world-class drug hunters to dramatically increase odds of success. Today, Zach sits down with Nick Chirls, GP at Asylum Ven…

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New Fintilect CEO Soergel on the richness of transactional data 22:21

29d ago22:21

22:21

Access to transactional data provides the richest insights for personalized banking experiences. “What are [consumers] paying, how are they paying, what kinds of life stages are they in the midst of?” Lindsay Soergel, chief executive at AI-powered digital banking solutions provider Fintilect, asks. She says this information delivers “the greatest v…

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Proof-of-Work as an ESG-Positive Asset Class—Reframing Emissions, Energy Sovereignty, and Strategic Bitcoin Reserves with Dennis Porter 1:12:25

29d ago1:12:25

1:12:25

In this episode of Digital Gold, JohnPaul Baric sits down with Dennis Porter, CEO of Satoshi Action Fund, to unpack how Bitcoin mining is becoming a pivotal energy tool, not just a financial one. From saving lives in Texas winter storms to enabling energy development in Africa and rural America, Dennis explains why Bitcoin is a partner, not a paras…

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Jenny Fielding - Venture Everywhere - Jenny Fielding on AI Start Ups, Ethical Innovation and the Future of Founders 22:14

1M ago22:14

22:14

After winning the prestigious New York Digital Award in 2024, Redefining AI returns with an electrifying Season Four! Join your host Lauren Hawker Zafer, on behalf of Squirro, the Enterprise Gen AI Platform, as we embark on another season of groundbreaking conversations. In this episode of Redefining AI, host Lauren Hawker Zafer sits down with Jenn…

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Minisode: How Novel Strategies Become the Venture Industry’s Standard 13:56

1M ago13:56

13:56

Origins hosts Nick Chirls, GP at Asylum Ventures and Beezer Clarkson, LP at Sapphire Partners and co-founder of OpenLP, unpack their conversation with Theory Ventures’ Tomasz Tunguz, discussing how strategies that once set firms apart – like pre-seed or founder-centric investing – become industry standards over time. They dive deep on counter-posit…

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Spotlight Six - Venture Everywhere - Jenny Fielding on AI Start Ups, Ethical Innovation and the Future of Founders 1:09

1M ago1:09

1:09

After winning the prestigious New York Digital Award in 2024, Redefining AI returns with an electrifying Season Four! Join your host Lauren Hawker Zafer, on behalf of Squirro, the Enterprise Gen AI Platform, as we embark on another season of groundbreaking conversations. In the upcoming episode of Redefining AI, host Lauren Hawker Zafer sits down w…

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Bitcoin Mining's Hidden Value: Denis Rusinovich Unpacks How It Powers Communities & Grids. 1:07:05

2M ago1:07:05

1:07:05

What separates Bitcoin mining projects that attract serious capital from those that struggle or fail? In this episode, John Paul Baric, CEO of MiningStore, sits down with Denis Rusinovich, a mining veteran who’s helped shape mining policy, infrastructure, and finance since 2017. Denis reveals what investors are really looking for, why grid integrat…

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Continuation Vehicles 101 with Houlihan Lokey 54:28

2M ago54:28

54:28

Devin sits down with Sameer Shamsi, Co-Head of Houlihan Lokey's GP Led Secondaries group. We cover everything you want to know about continuation vehicles, but were afraid to ask (or too dumb to ask?). What is the difference between LP-led and GP-led? How should GPs talk to their LPs about it? What assets are best suited for CVs? How does company m…

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AI Agents Will Supercharge the Future of VC with Tomasz Tunguz 40:25

2M ago40:25

40:25

Tomasz Tunguz, Founder of Theory Ventures, is widely recognized for his analytical approach to venture investing. Now, he’s building Theory with a philosophy rooted in research and data-driven decision-making. Tomasz sits down with Nick Chirls, General Partner at Asylum Ventures and Beezer Clarkson, LP at Sapphire Partners and co-founder of OpenLP,…

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Dr. Serena Huang - AI for Good - Dr. Serena Huang on How Data is Shaping DEI & Wellbeing in the Workplace 25:35

2M ago25:35

25:35

After winning the prestigious New York Digital Award in 2024, Redefining AI returns with an electrifying Season Four! Join your host Lauren Hawker Zafer, on behalf of Squirro, the Enterprise Gen AI Platform, as we embark on another season of groundbreaking conversations. In this episode of Redefining AI, host Lauren Hawker Zafer sits down with Dr. …

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How JPMorgan uses AI to support SMBs 19:28

2M ago19:28

19:28

JPMorgan Chase is scaling its digital resources and fintech integrations to support small business owners through economic uncertainty and continued digital transformation. The effort starts with understanding business owners, John Frerichs, head of global SMB payments at the $4.3 trillion bank, tells Bank Automation News in this episode of “The Bu…

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Spotlight Five - AI for Good - Dr. Serena Huang on How Data is Shaping DEI and Wellbeing 1:52

2M ago1:52

1:52

After winning the prestigious New York Digital Award in 2024, Redefining AI returns with an electrifying Season Four! Join your host Lauren Hawker Zafer, on behalf of Squirro, the Enterprise Gen AI Platform, as we embark on another season of groundbreaking conversations. In the upcoming episode of Redefining AI, host Lauren Hawker Zafer sits down w…

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Minisode: Franchise Funds: Index Ventures & Picking Winners Early 10:52

2M ago10:52

10:52

Origins host Beezer Clarkson sits down with her colleague Nate Leung, fellow LP and Partner at Sapphire Partners, to riff on her recent conversation with Nina Achadjian, Partner at Index Ventures. Together, Beezer and Nate walk through the steps Index took to become a franchise - the decisions they made and the mistakes they avoided, plus the firm’…

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Banks push for cost-effective, multimodal AI tools 26:57

2M ago26:57

26:57

Financial institutions are moving beyond pilot projects to implement production-grade, explainable and cost-effective AI solutions that can meet operational and regulatory demands. AI has evolved rapidly since fintech Arteria AI was founded in 2020, Amir Hajian, chief science officer, tells Bank Automation News in this episode of “The Buzz” podcast…

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Inside the ServiceTitan IPO with Nina Achadjian 43:05

2M ago43:05

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Nina Achadjian is a Partner at Index Ventures, where she invests across seed, venture, and growth stages in AI, enterprise software, and vertical SaaS. She sits down with Beezer Clarkson, LP at Sapphire Partners, and the two discuss Nina’s predictions for M&A in 2025, the importance of product market fit and what Nina looks for in a new hire. Plus,…

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Why 80% of Crypto Investors Fail, The Hard Truth No One Talks About | Kyle Reidhead on Bitcoin, Long-Term Investing and the Future of Web3 1:12:19

3M ago1:12:19

1:12:19

Why do 80% of crypto investors lose money while a select few build long-term wealth? In this episode of The Digital Gold Podcast, John Paul Baric sits down with Kyle Reidhead, co-founder of Milk Road, to break down the biggest mistakes investors make and how to position yourself for success in Bitcoin, crypto, and Web3. Why most investors fail and …

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Real-Time Inflation Tracking and Forecasting: A Deep Dive into Open Brand’s Proprietary Consumer Price Index 48:04

3M ago48:04

48:04

In this episode of the Private Equity Funcast, host Ryan Milligan speaks with OpenBrand CEO Greg Munves and Chief Economist Ralph McLaughlin about their innovative approach to tracking inflation through the OpenBrand Consumer Price Index for Durable and Personal Goods (CPI-DPG). The CPI-DPG is updated weekly, providing a third independent data poin…

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Citizens moves from scraping to APIs for payments 19:55

3M ago19:55

19:55

Citizens Bank is advancing its digital payments strategy in 2025, with a focus on embedded finance and omnichannel capabilities. For example, Citizens is moving from screen scraping to an API-enabled environment, allowing it to use insights from its private banking segment in other segments, such as SMB, mid-market and commercial, Taira Hall, execu…

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From Hype to Impact: Deploying GenAI in Real Businesses with Chris Taylor of Fractional AI 47:23

3M ago47:23

47:23

In this episode, Chris Taylor, CEO and Co-Founder of Fractional AI, joins the show to discuss how his company helps traditional businesses adopt and implement generative AI (GenAI) to improve operations and product offerings. Fractional AI focuses on transforming workflows with GenAI through practical, production-ready solutions, especially for com…

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Minisode: Franchise Funds: Is Venture Broken? 12:12

3M ago12:12

12:12

Origins host Beezer Clarkson sits down with her colleague Laura Thompson, fellow LP and Partner at Sapphire Partners, to riff on her recent conversation with Thomas Kristensen, Partner at LGT Capital Partners. Together they discuss 2025’s sluggish exit market, and whether or not that’s a sign that venture is broken. They also discuss the importance…

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Faisal Hoque - From Innovation to Impact - Faisal Hoque on Al, Business & Humanity 20:40

3M ago20:40

20:40

After winning the prestigious New York Digital Award in 2024, Redefining AI returns with an electrifying season four! Join your host Lauren Hawker Zafer, on behalf of Squirro, the Enterprise Gen AI Platform, as we embark on another season of groundbreaking conversations. Episode Four, dives deep into a conversation around: the transformative force …

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Spotlight Four - From Innovation to Impact Faisal Hoque on Al, Business & Humanity 1:34

3M ago1:34

1:34

After winning the prestigious New York Digital Award in 2024, Redefining AI returns with an electrifying Season Four! Join your host Lauren Hawker Zafer, on behalf of Squirro, the Enterprise Gen AI Platform, as we embark on another season of groundbreaking conversations. Spotlight Four, dives deep into a conversation around: the transformative forc…

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Franchise Funds: Is Being a VC Franchise the Ultimate Goal with Thomas Kristensen 42:50

3M ago42:50

42:50

Thomas Kristensen, Partner at LGT Capital Partners, has decades of experience backing the top players in venture, but as an LP, doesn’t love the term "franchise fund.” He sits down with Bezer Clarkson, Partner at Sapphire Partners, to discuss why GPs can’t rest on their laurels, that being a franchise shouldn’t be every VC’s ultimate goal, and how …

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Dirty Coin: Uncover the truth behind Bitcoin mining's impact with Alana Mediavilla 1:05:06

4M ago1:05:06

1:05:06

Are you ready to explore the controversial intersection of Bitcoin mining, energy, and storytelling? Uncover the truth behind Bitcoin mining’s impact on energy markets and sustainability, challenging mainstream narratives with the documentary Dirty Coin. From Google to Bitcoin: Journey with award-winning filmmaker Alana Mediavilla as she explores t…

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Open Brand’s AI-Powered Market Intelligence Revolution 41:04

4M ago41:04

41:04

In this episode of the Private Equity Funcast, Greg Munves (CEO) and Kristopher Kubicki (CTO) join Partner Ryan Milligan to discuss the rapid growth and transformation of Open Brand, a company formed through the combination of four market intelligence companies. They share insights on leveraging AI for real-time data analytics, scaling through stra…

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FairPlay launching AI fairness index tool 17:27

4M ago17:27

17:27

FairPlay, a “fairness as a service” startup is launching an index tool in Q3 of this year that shows financial institutions how their underwriting affects consumers. Los Angeles-based Fairplay uses AI-powered data analytics software to help FIs assess the accuracy of their automated loan decision models and provides them with metrics to help identi…

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Revisiting Power Law VC Performance with David Clark 56:22

4M ago56:22

56:22

Beezer Clarkson, LP at Sapphire Partners, revisits her conversation from 2023 with David Clark, Investment Director at VenCap International plc. In this episode, she and co-host Nick Chirls, Partner at Asylum Ventures, dive into David’s nearly four decades of experience in investing in some of the most established VC funds across the US, Europe, Ch…

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Ask Me Anything with Microsoft CTO, Kevin Scott 41:30

4M ago41:30

41:30

In this AMA episode of "Behind the Tech," Kevin Scott and Christina Warren address a variety of listener questions, ranging from the impact of AI on learning and personal projects to the future of software development and AI regulation. Kevin shares his experience using AI for personal projects, such as making Japanese tea bowls, and discusses how …

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Clara Hawking - AI, Ethics, and the Next Generation - Clara Hawking on Shaping Minds, Safeguarding Futures 21:14

4M ago21:14

21:14

After winning the prestigious New York Digital Award in 2024, Redefining AI returns with an electrifying Season Four! Join your host Lauren Hawker Zafer, on behalf of Squirro, the Enterprise Gen AI Platform, as we embark on another season of groundbreaking conversations. Episode Three, dives deep into the transformative world of AI, ethics, and edu…

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Spotlight Three - AI, Ethics, and the Next Generation - Clara Hawking on Shaping Minds, Safeguarding Futures 2:10

4M ago2:10

2:10

After winning the prestigious New York Digital Award in 2024, Redefining AI returns with an electrifying Season Four! Join your host Lauren Hawker Zafer, on behalf of Squirro, the Enterprise Gen AI Platform, as we embark on another season of groundbreaking conversations. Spotlight Three, dives deep into the transformative world of AI, ethics, and e…

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How an anti-fraud startup fights deepfake fraud 20:22

4M ago20:22

20:22

Financial institutions are looking to deepfake detection solutions in their fight against the growing threat of generative AI-driven fraud. The growing deepfake detection market is expected to be a $15.7 billion industry by 2026, according to consultancy firm Deloitte. AI voice fraud detection startup Herd Security is one tech provider that banks a…

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Kate O'Neill - What Matters Next: Navigating Leadership and Human-Centered Tech with Kate O’Neill 21:48

5M ago21:48

21:48

After winning the prestigious New York Digital Award in 2024, Redefining AI returns with an electrifying Season Four! Join your host Lauren Hawker Zafer, on behalf of Squirro, the Enterprise Gen AI Platform, as we embark on another season of groundbreaking conversations. Episode two guides us into a conversation with Kate O'Neill on What Matters Ne…

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