Letta J Returns & the Game Developers Tier

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In this episode of The Innovators & Investors Podcast, host Kristian Marquez sits down with David Brem, Managing Director of the University of Michigan’s Zell Lurie Commercialization Fund. David offers a rare glimpse into the inner workings of a student-led endowment fund focused on early-stage, sector-agnostic investments primarily in the Michigan ecosystem. He shares insights on their unique, founder-first investment approach, how they navigate pre-seed to Series A venture opportunities, and the rigorous due diligence process involving qualitative analysis over pure numbers. David also discusses his roles with global VC networks including Electro Ventures, the London Venture Capital Network, and Level Up Ventures, illustrating how he bridges U.S., European, and Australian venture ecosystems with a special focus on mobility and transportation tech. Highlights include deep dives into emerging trends like eVTOLs (electric vertical takeoff and landing aircraft), smart city infrastructure, and safety innovations in aviation technology. Listeners will gain valuable perspectives on how diverse expertise—from military intelligence and management consulting to academic ventures—shapes David’s investment thesis and community-building efforts. The episode also explores the importance of networking, adding value in the startup ecosystem, and practical advice for aspiring investors or entrepreneurs navigating the venture capital world. With stories of successes, challenges, and future outlooks, this episode is a must-listen for innovators, founders, and investors aiming to understand the intersection of academia, technology, and venture capital in today’s dynamic landscape. Learn more about David's work at https://zli.umich.edu/zell-lurie-commercialization-fund/ Connect with David on LinkedIn at https://www.linkedin.com/in/david-lowell-brem/ Think you'd be a great guest on the show? Apply at https://finstratmgmt.com/innovators-investors-podcast/ Want to learn more about Kristian Marquez's work? Check out his website at https://finstratmgmt.com…

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Sydney and Marcus have Letta J return to the studio to deepen their talks about her journey from musician to owner of her Manhattan establishment Coexist Gaming. Hot gaming gossip too!

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Letta J Returns & the Game Developers Tier

Next Level Play! Presented by ESR

published about a year ago

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Sydney and Marcus have Letta J return to the studio to deepen their talks about her journey from musician to owner of her Manhattan establishment Coexist Gaming. Hot gaming gossip too!

32 episodes

#Video Games #Showbiz #Lifestyle #Games and Gambling #News #ESR Network

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Battle for the Rose's Avori Returns with the Winner 1:30:58

22 weeks ago1:30:58

1:30:58

Netflix's Avori Henderson returns with the winner of Battle for the Rose, Daniel Ayoola. Marcus and Sydney pull out answers from their favorite moments from Season 5.

1
Nintendo Horror and Cut to the Chase 1:30:52

24 weeks ago1:30:52

1:30:52

Game composer Chase Bethea returns to the Pod; Marcus & Sydney wonder about Nintendo's foray into horror with Emio.

1
Music to Their Ears: Gaming Soundtracks! 1:28:29

25 weeks ago1:28:29

1:28:29

Sydney & Marcus geek out over video game soundtracks with multi-award winning game composer Chase Bethea.

1
Cheaters and Betters in Esports 1:26:12

27 weeks ago1:26:12

1:26:12

Gaming Lawyer and Author Justin Jacobson returns with Sydney & Marcus getting the skinny on the future of the Esports betting market, viewpoints on cheating in Esports, and a tier list unlike no other.

1
The Esports Scene Plateau 1:29:33

29 weeks ago1:29:33

1:29:33

Attorney / Author Justin Jacobson enters the Pod and discusses the current prospects of the Esports industry from the perspective of an esports business lawyer.

1
How Hard Is It to Cook a Sim Patty? 1:21:23

32 weeks ago1:21:23

1:21:23

George Motz returns with his gamer son Mac training him on Cooking Simulator, while Sydney and Marcus wax on about the nostalgia of difficulty modes.

1
A New Metroid, Hamburger America & Son 1:30:33

34 weeks ago1:30:33

1:30:33

Sydney & Marcus discuss the trouble with Game Release Dates, plus George Motz, documentarian, author and chef for Hamburger America enters the Pod along with his gamer son, Mac.

1
The Boys, Kristala, & A Simulation Game Tier 1:28:05

35 weeks ago1:28:05

1:28:05

The Kristala game developers come back for a second helping, and Sydney finds out, for some reason, Marcus has never watched a single season of "The Boys"

1
Kristala Game Developers, All Things Mario, & Samurai is Trashed! 1:29:25

36 weeks ago1:29:25

1:29:25

Sydney & Marcus are all about the Mario, then game developers from Astra Clocktower Studios' Kristala show up to discuss the inner workings of their new game, plus everyone hates a sloshed Samurai!

1
Judy Jetset Returns & Best Campaign Experiences 1:28:41

37 weeks ago1:28:41

1:28:41

Sydney & Marcus discuss games in developmental hell, the Joker 2 film, and rare gaming escapism, plus Judy Jetset returns to the pod.

1
A Jetset Reminisce, Game Developer Tier 1:28:49

38 weeks ago1:28:49

1:28:49

Sydney, Marcus, and guest Judy Jetset reminisce about their days at gaming company The Leaderboard, along with contriving a game developer tier list!

1
Battle for the Rose's Reality Star Avori Joins the Pod 1:29:56

39 weeks ago1:29:56

1:29:56

Reality star, model and streamer sensation Avori Henderson joins the podcast as Sydney Marcus ask her about her time hosting the gaming show "Battle For The Rose," airing this week on Sling TV.

1
A.I. Gaming Dilemma & Travis Beauchamp Returns 1:28:09

40 weeks ago1:28:09

1:28:09

The Smash Bros. Documentary Director Travis "Samox" Beauchamp returns to the studio as Marcus and Sydney get caught in the weeds over Artificial Intelligence and how it could affect the future of gaming.

1
The Smash Bros. Doc Director Travis Beauchamp Shatters Reality 1:28:45

41 weeks ago1:28:45

1:28:45

Sydney and Marcus discuss the pitfalls of a new Nintendo Switch 2, plus a surprise guest appearance by Travis "Samox" Beauchamp of The Smash Bros. doc fame.

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Letta J Returns & the Game Developers Tier 1:30:06

46 weeks ago1:30:06

1:30:06

Sydney and Marcus have Letta J return to the studio to deepen their talks about her journey from musician to owner of her Manhattan establishment Coexist Gaming. Hot gaming gossip too!

Next Level Play! Presented by ESR

1
Subscription Fatigue & Cucumbercosplay Returns! 1:26:41

1 year ago1:26:41

1:26:41

Sydney, Marcus, and special guest CucumberCosplay take on Ubisoft's new changes, fatigue among sports games, rank the top video game protagonists, and so much more.

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Palworld, GTA 6, The Future of Cosplaying, & Meeting Our Hosts! 1:29:51

1 year ago1:29:51

1:29:51

Sydney, Marcus, and special guest CucumberCosplay take on the hottest trends and news in the gaming / esports world!

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1
Tribute to Akira Toriyama, Coexist Gaming with Letta J 1:31:26

47 weeks ago1:31:26

1:31:26

Sydney and Marcus pay tribute to Akira Toriyama, creator of Dragon Ball. Letta J of Coexist Gaming joins the show.

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The Nightclub Smash Scene & Best Female Characters 1:30:08

49 weeks ago1:30:08

1:30:08

Willy P returns to the studio as Sydney and Marcus tier for best female video game characters.

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Willy P's Tournaments & the Video Game Movie Tier 1:30:37

49 weeks ago1:30:37

1:30:37

Sydney and Marcus debate video game movie adaptations and talk with local New York Smash tournament organizer Willy P.

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The Game Developers Conference Report 1:30:50

52 weeks ago1:30:50

1:30:50

Sydney and Marcus jump into everything that happened at the Game Developers Conference in San Francisco! Along with the best way to announce a game, the new Among Us TV show, and so much more.

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The Baldur's Gate Earthquake! 1:30:29

1 year ago1:30:29

1:30:29

Sydney and Marcus dive into the new trend of micro-transactions in games, the winners of the GDC conference, and do a run-through of the 2023 Game Of The Year... and an earthquake happens.

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1
The Past, Present, & Future of Video Games 1:28:34

1 year ago1:28:34

1:28:34

Sydney, Marcus, and special guest John Osment discuss the new Lara Croft and Terminator games, the future of AI in gaming, and so much more.

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1
No Vacancy in Helldivers II & a Friendly Rockstar Tier 1:29:57

1 year ago1:29:57

1:29:57

Sydney, Marcus, and special guest John Osment discuss game preservation in the cloud age, the next Nintendo Switch console, the best Rockstar games, and so much more.

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1
Representation in Games & The Pokemon Tier List 1:30:01

1 year ago1:30:01

1:30:01

Sydney, Marcus, and special guest Ishaan Jagiasi discuss the expanding Last Of Us universe, the PlayStation 6, representation within modern video games, and so much more.

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1
The #1 Pokemon Card Game Champion in the World 1:30:04

1 year ago1:30:04

1:30:04

Sydney, Marcus, and special guest Ishaan Jagiasi discuss streamers ad farming, the Fantastic Four film reboot, the best video game characters, and so much more.

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1
Silver Screen Grogu with a Dash of Call of Duty 1:30:47

1 year ago1:30:47

1:30:47

Sydney, Marcus, and special guest Johannes Garrett discuss Disney and Epic Games' new collab, the future of Fortnite, rebooting superhero franchises, and so much more.

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1
Microsoft Rumors & a New Indiana Jones Game 1:30:00

1 year ago1:30:00

1:30:00

Sydney, Marcus, and special guest Johannes Garrett discuss console-exclusive video games, Indiana Jones, modern games vs retro, and so much more.

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1
Airbending Changes for Live Action Anime 1:28:48

1 year ago1:28:48

1:28:48

Sydney and Marcus dive into todays hottest gaming topics: from the new Palworld criticisms, turning animes into live action television, a ranking of the best and worst mobile games, and so much more.

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1
Cut Scenes, Fortnite Turtles, & Gunn's DC 1:29:48

1 year ago1:29:48

1:29:48

Sydney and Marcus embark on a daring solo episode where they discuss how superhero franchises can stay alive, the new additions to Fortnite that don't revolve around gaming, and so much more. A must-listen.

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1
Top Smash Player Reveals Competition Secrets 1:28:07

1 year ago1:28:07

1:28:07

Sydney, Marcus, and special guest Mr. E discuss the power of childhood nostalgia within video games, the future of Dungeons & Dragons, a Super Smash Bros tutorial from one of the best playing right now, and so much more.

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Is Super Smash Bros a Fighter Game? 1:30:26

1 year ago1:30:26