Join us in this captivating episode as Melody Koh, Partner at NextView Ventures, takes us through her incredible journey as an entrepreneur, operator, and investor. Discover the core values she upholds as a VC, with an emphasis on honesty and transparency while working with startup founders. Unearth the crucial lessons…
Join John Zeratsky, Co-Founder & General Partner at Character, in this eye-opening episode of the Understanding VC podcast. Discover why design plays a crucial role in the world of venture capital and delve into the intriguing debate between visionary and hypothesis-driven founders. Gain insights into the importance of strategy in…
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 in fintech. He explains his approach to assisting startups by…
PitchMeNot is a podcast that takes listeners inside the initial pitch meetings between startup founders and VCs. It goes beyond the pitch by featuring candid debriefs from the VCs once the founders leave the room, providing valuable insights into the world of startups and investments. In this episode, I’m joined…
Join us for an insightful discussion with Vlad Tropko, Partner at Digital Horizon, as we delve into key learnings on startup success, VC investment strategies, and the evolving landscape of venture capital. Discover the greatest risk Vlad has taken, how he compares angel investments to an MBA, and the importance…
Welcome to another enlightening episode of Understanding VC! In this captivating discussion, I sit down with Vinod Shankar, a seasoned Partner and Co-founder at Java Capital, an early stage venture capital firm based in India. With over 18 years of industry expertise, Vinod graciously shares his wealth of insights and…
PitchMeNot is a podcast that takes listeners inside the initial pitch meetings between startup founders and VCs. It goes beyond the pitch by featuring candid debriefs from the VCs once the founders leave the room, providing valuable insights into the world of startups and investments. In this episode, I’m joined…
Join us for an inspiring and insightful podcast episode as we delve into the career journey of Chandan Deep, Vice President of Strategy and Operations at B Capital Group. Chandan shares her motivations behind transitioning from consulting to working at Twitter and ultimately joining B Capital, where she partners with…
Join us in this captivating podcast episode as we delve into the world of venture capital with Mikhail Taver, the investor behind Taver Capital. Discover why psychology plays a crucial role in early-stage investments and gain insights into Mikhail's transition from private equity to venture capital. Uncover the driving force…
Understanding VC is a deep dive on how venture capitalists work. In this episode, Rahul engages in an enlightening conversation with Erik Huberman, a prominent figure in the entrepreneurial landscape. 📌 Timestamps: 00:00 - 00:26 - Introduction 00:26 - 09:55 - Erik's childhood, hobbies and interests. 09:55 - 18:27 -…
In this episode of Understanding VC hosted by Rahul, Brian talks about: 00:00 - 02:45: Introduction 02:45 - 07:10: Brain's Journey with Intel in 1996 07:10 - 12:15: Learnings from Brain's Internship at Intel for Entrepreneurship 12:15 - 23:19: FTW Ventures' Funding Strategy 23:19 - 30:29: Lack of VC Investment…
🚀 Don't miss this mind-blowing exploration into the world of AI! Join us as we unravel the secrets and dive deep into the realm of funding, startup success, and future trends. In this captivating video, we cover: 00:00 - 03:35 - Introduction 03:35 - 05:22 - What does Terry think…
In this episode of Understanding VC (a podcast that dives deep into Venture Capitalism), Rahul has an insightful conversation with Drew Sechrist, founder of Connect the Dots, an AI networking platform which maps professional relationships so you can find the strongest connections to the people and companies you want to…
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 the differences between private equity and venture capital, and explains…
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 selling companies, working as an investor at a family office,…
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 their business. Ansible Ventures aims to bridge global networks and…
🎙Hey! Welcome to the first episode of UnderstandingVC on YouTube. UnderstandingVC (UVC) is a podcast that dives deep into understanding how venture capitalists work. 🎯 In this episode you will learn: 1. According to Amra, should everyone start a business at least once in their career? 2. What is Accelerating…