Episodes
Why founders should also be investors with Jyri Engeström from Yes VC
In this episode of the Understanding VC podcast, Jyri Engeström, Partner at Yes VC, makes the argument that startup founders should also be startup investors and he has created a deck on how to do it. You can find the …
Investing in Quantum Computing: VC's Perspective with Ion Hauer from …
In this episode, Ion Hauer, Principal at APEX Ventures, discusses quantum computing's core concepts and challenges. Covering quantum basics, hardware architectures, and progress, Ion highlights the significance of quantum cryptography and its impact on industries. The conversation includes insights on …
UVC: Brian Nichols from Angel Squad on What Angel Investing Is, How t…
In this episode of the Understanding VC podcast, Brian Nichols, founder of Angel Squad, provides a concise yet enlightening overview of angel investing. He covers key questions about angel investors' roles, investment sizes, differences from venture capital, and its historical …
UVC: Nitin Sharma from Antler on the Evolution of His Definition of I…
In this episode of the Understanding VC podcast, Nitin Sharma, General Partner and Co-Founder of Antler India, discusses how his definition of "impact" has evolved over time. He shares his journey into the venture capital (VC) industry, and the differences …
UVC: Melody Koh from NextView Ventures on navigating early stage vent…
In this episode of the Understanding VC podcast, Melody Koh, Partner at NextView Ventures, shares her journey as an entrepreneur, operator, and investor. Melody discusses the values she upholds as a VC, emphasizing honesty and transparency with startup founders. She …
UVC: John Zeratsky from Character on the role of design in venture ca…
In this episode the Understanding VC podcast, John Zeratsky, Co-Founder & General Partner at Character, discusses the significance of design in VC and the distinction between visionary and hypothesis-driven founders. Strategy is emphasized as crucial for success in the competitive …
UVC: Rex Salisbury from Cambrian on the evolution of Cambrian communi…
In this episode, I interview Rex Salisbury, Founder and General Partner of Cambrian, a fintech-focused VC fund. Rex discusses his choice of venture capital over starting a company, the evolution of the Cambrian community, and the role of product counsel …
PitchMeNot: Joseph Mocanu from Verge HealthTech Fund featuring BrainS…
PitchMeNot: Exploring startup pitch meetings and insightful debriefs. In this episode of PitchMeNot, we dive into the world of startup pitches as Joseph Mocanu, Managing Partner at Verge HealthTech Fund, joins me in conversation with Laina Emmanuel, Founder and CEO …
UVC: Vlad Tropko from Digital Horizon on the importance of team psych…
Join Vlad Tropko, Partner at Digital Horizon, as he shares valuable insights on venture capital and startup success in the latest episode of the Understanding VC podcast. Learn about Vlad's personal risk-taking experiences, the importance of a founding team's psychology, …
UVC: Vinod Shankar from Java Capital on navigating controllable black…
In this episode of Understanding VC, I talk to Vinod Shankar, Partner and Co-founder at Java Capital, an early stage venture capital firm in India. With more than 18 years of experience in the industry, Vinod shares his valuable insights …
PitchMeNot: Saurabh Gunwant from 8X Ventures featuring Atmax
PitchMeNot: Exploring startup pitch meetings and insightful debriefs. In this episode, Saurabh Gunwant, a senior associate at 8X Ventures, a deep tech VC firm based in Dubai, and I will evaluate the innovative SaaS solution called Atmax. We will be …
UVC: Chandan Deep from B Capital Group on key areas of focus for B Ca…
In this episode of the Understanding VC, we delve into the career journey of Chandan Deep, the Vice President of Strategy and Operations on B Capital Group's Platform team for India and South East Asia. Chandan has a strong passion …
UVC: Mikhail Taver from Taver Capital on why he chose AI as the techn…
In this episode of Understanding VC podcast, I interview Mikhail Taver, the Founder and Managing Partner of Taver Capital, an international venture capital fund based in Delaware. With over 20 years of experience in executive roles within major financial and …
UVC: Erik Huberman from Hawke Ventures on how Hawke Media's ecosystem…
In the latest episode of the Understanding VC, I talk to Erik Huberman, Founding Partner at Hawke Ventures. Erik shares the story of his entrepreneurial journey, starting with the launch of Hawke Media in 2014. Today, Hawke Media is the …
UVC: Brian Frank from FTW Ventures on tech's impact on the food syste…
In this episode, I explore various aspects of the food and agriculture industry with Brian Frank, the Founder and General Partner of FTW Ventures. Throughout the episode, we learn about Brian's learnings from his internship at Intel and how they …
UVC: Terry Chou from Alpha Intelligence Capital on the state of deep …
In this episode of the Understanding VC podcast, Terry Chou, Partner at Alpha Intelligence Capital (AIC), talks about her background and interest in investment and finance. She shares why her team decided to move to Singapore from Hong Kong and …
Deep Dive: The Power of Relationships - Connect the Dots, sales, recr…
In this episode of Understanding VC, we talk to Drew Sechrist, the founder of Connect the Dots, a powerful relationship intelligence platform designed to help professionals manage their networks. Drew shares his journey from his time at Salesforce to starting …
UVC: Alex Felix from CoinFund on effective token distribution strateg…
In this insightful Understanding VC episode, I speak with Alex Felix, Chief Investment Officer and Managing Partner of CoinFund, as he shares his journey from being a national ski champion to a career in finance and venture capital. He discusses …
UVC: Shwetank Verma from Leo Capital on how founders can obtain hones…
In the latest episode of the Understanding VC podcast, Rahul speaks with Shwetank Verma, Co-Founder, and General Partner at Leo Capital. Shwetank explains that he ended up in venture due to a natural progression of his experiences in building and …
UVC: Valerie Van Vu from Ansible Ventures on overcoming doubters duri…
In the latest episode of the Understanding VC podcast, Valerie Van Vu, Founding Partner at Ansible Ventures shares that they does not only invest in seasoned entrepreneurs, but also in first-time founders who have a strong passion and vision for …
UVC: Anjali Sosale from WaterBridge Ventures on founder learnability …
In the latest episode of the Understanding VC podcast, Anjali Sosale, Partner at WaterBridge Ventures, discusses her focus on finding and supporting innovative startups that serve the Indian consumer demand. Key takeaways from the podcast include the purpose of Fast …
UVC: Sheel Mohnot from Better Tomorrow Ventures on whether 1st & 2nd …
In the latest episode of the Understanding VC podcast, Sheel Mohnot, Co-Founder & Partner at Better Tomorrow Ventures, discussed the impact of access to credit on low-income countries like India. He emphasized the importance of a minimum ownership of 10% …
UVC: Dave Richards from Capria Ventures on their unique VC fund and f…
In the latest episode of the Understanding VC podcast, Dave Richards, Managing Partner at Capria Ventures, provides insights on Capria's unique approach of functioning as both a VC fund and a fund of funds. He discusses the advantages of this …
UVC: Sergey Gribov from Flint Capital on their investment strategy, m…
In the latest episode of the UnderstandingVC podcast I talk to Sergey Gribov, General Partner at Flint Capital. Sergey talks about his transition from building startups to investing in them and shares the fund strategy at Flint Capital. He also …