Best Houzz Podcasts (2024)

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CEO Series: Adi Tatarko, Houzz 16:06

6d ago16:06

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This week, we're diving into the remarkable journey of Adi Tatarko, Co-Founder and CEO of Houzz, a story that epitomizes resilience, innovation, and the strength of community. Adi and her husband, Alon Cohen, turned their personal frustration into a global leader in the home renovation and design industry. What began as a side project evolved into …

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[REPLAY] Faith, Finance, & Technology w/ Fara Abdullah, Bitsmedia 43:41

2h ago43:41

43:41

Muslims are projected to constitute more than 25% of the world's total population this year. To many in the industry, this isn't just a statistic; it represents a vast array of opportunities for the markets. This week, we are revisiting our conversation with Fara Abdullah, CEO of Bitsmedia, the brains behind the immensely popular Muslim lifestyle a…

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Why Serial Entrepreneurs Make Top VCs: Google & Groupon Exits; Oura & Kickstarter Investments w/ Jyri Engeström 1:01:29

19h ago1:01:29

1:01:29

We’re thrilled to feature Jyri Engeström, a serial entrepreneur who found early success with exits to Google and Groupon. Now an investor, Jyri continues to shape the startup landscape as a General Partner at Yes VC, the fund he co-founded with his partner, Caterina Fake, co-founder of Flickr. At the same time, Jyri makes significant strides in bui…

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Journey after YouTube w/ Steve Chen, Draco Evolution 17:41

8d ago17:41

17:41

This week's episode is proudly brought to you by Tatler Gen.T. On July 12th, we celebrated the groundbreaking launch of Draco Evolution Corp’s AI-driven ETF, now trading on the NYSE. We had the privilege to speak with the visionary co-founders, Jack Fu and Steve Chen, about their innovative ideas and the future of finance. This week, we dive deeper…

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Building Legacy & The Future of Finance w/ Steve Chen & Jack Fu, Draco Evolution 26:30

21d ago26:30

26:30

This week's episode is proudly presented by Tatler Gen.T. Join us for an exclusive conversation recorded live at the New York Stock Exchange with Jack and Steve, the visionary co-founders of Draco Evolution Corp. On July 12th, We were on site to celebrate the groundbreaking launch of their AI-driven ETF, now trading on the NYSE. From the electrifyi…

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Liquidity Crunch Fuels $100Bn Secondary Market: Here's What You Need To Know 28:06

19d ago28:06

28:06

"Secondaries are just deals with a discount?" Think again. In this episode, we explore how the secondary market has surged to a staggering $100 billion in transaction volume, driven by the pressing need for liquidity. Featuring Martin Fleischer, Principal of Coller Capital, and Ku Kay-Mok, Senior Partner at Gobi Partners, we talked about the explos…

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From Bootstrapped Startup to Finnish Tech Unicorn: RELEX Solutions' Rise w/ Johanna Småros, RELEX Solutions 44:54

26d ago44:54

44:54

This week, we have the pleasure of speaking with Johanna Småros, co-founder of RELEX Solutions, one of Finland's leading unicorns. In our conversation, we delve into the unique path of RELEX Solutions, which was bootstrapped for more than 10 years and built “The Finnish Way” - practical and transparent. Tune in to today’s episode to learn more abou…

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PDX Real Estate EP160: The Interworkings Of A Winning Real Estate Portfolio With Rob Levy And Dirk Zeller 1:21:45

1M ago1:21:45

1:21:45

You've heard the saying "multiple streams of income," but what about multiple streams of passive income? Real estate offers a variety of options, from single-family homes to apartment buildings, and today we're joined by two experts to break it all down. Dirk Zeller, CEO of Real Estate Champions, has experience with all types of real estate investm…

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The Power of Multigenerational Female Leadership w/ Ida Liu, Global Head, Citi Private Bank 36:14

1M ago36:14

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This week’s episode comes to you from the Wharton Women in Investing Conference 2024. On January 26, Wharton Women in Investing held its third annual conference at Convene in New York City. The conference theme was growth and good governance as investors. “The Wharton Women in Investing Conference epitomizes our dedication to advancing diversity an…

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The Ruthless Determination of Larry Ellison: The First 20 Years Building Oracle 31:24

1M ago31:24

31:24

Written version: https://www.justgogrind.com/p/larry-ellison More about the Just Go Grind newsletter: Learn the tactics, strategies, and stories of world-class founders. I spend 20+ hours each week researching founders like Sam Altman, Melanie Perkins, and Patrick Collison, sharing the best insights with you every Sunday. Subscribe to the Just Go G…

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[REPLAY] The Power of Making Big Bets with Dr. Rajiv Shah, Rockefeller 40:54

1M ago40:54

40:54

Dr. Raj Shah's journey comprises numerous transformative endeavors, spanning his roles at the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation, USAID, to his current position as President of the Rockefeller Foundation. In his publication, "Big Bets: How Large-Scale Change Really Happens," he illuminates the power of the big bet mindset—a belief that addressing pr…

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Beyond ChatGPT: AI Insights and Impact w/ OpenAI, Google DeepMind, and Trill Impact 42:53

2M ago42:53

42:53

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The Creative Force of Shonda Rhimes: Building Shondaland Into a Media Powerhouse 27:11

2M ago27:11

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Written version: https://www.justgogrind.com/p/shonda-rhimes More about the Just Go Grind newsletter: Learn the tactics, strategies, and stories of world-class founders. I spend 20+ hours each week researching founders like Sam Altman, Melanie Perkins, and Patrick Collison, sharing the best insights with you every Sunday. Subscribe to the Just Go G…

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[Replay] LP view: The Art & Science of Building in Venture w/ Lisa Edgar, Top Tier Capital 51:56

2M ago51:56

51:56

What distinguishes the standout figures in the world of venture capital from those who aren’t? "𝐒𝐨𝐦𝐞𝐭𝐢𝐦𝐞𝐬 𝐢𝐭'𝐬 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐦𝐚𝐫𝐤𝐞𝐭, 𝐛𝐮𝐭 𝐦𝐨𝐬𝐭 𝐨𝐟 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐭𝐢𝐦𝐞, 𝐢𝐭'𝐬 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐩𝐞𝐨𝐩𝐥𝐞." Currently serving as the Partner Emeritus at Top Tier Capital Partners, Lisa describes her journey as "serendipitous" and filled with unexpected twists. Join us as we explore the realm of…

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From Idea to Impact: Creating a $20 Million Fund During Crisis w/ Mike Moradi, Cortado Ventures 45:55

3M ago45:55

45:55

𝐎𝐤𝐥𝐚𝐡𝐨𝐦𝐚-𝐛𝐚𝐬𝐞𝐝 𝐂𝐨𝐫𝐭𝐚𝐝𝐨 𝐕𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐞𝐬 𝐫𝐚𝐢𝐬𝐞𝐬 $𝟐𝟎𝐌 𝐝𝐮𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐩𝐚𝐧𝐝𝐞𝐦𝐢𝐜 - how did this happen? This week’s episode features Mike Moradi, one of the GPs of Cortado Ventures, also the co-founder and also a portfolio company CEO, the CEO of Sensulin, where the company Sensulin is developing a glucose responsive insulin which will drastically reduce the number…

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Daniel Ek's Grand Ambition: How He Built Spotify Into a $38 Billion Industry-Leader 31:34

2M ago31:34

31:34

Written version: https://www.justgogrind.com/p/daniel-ek More about the Just Go Grind newsletter: Learn the tactics, strategies, and stories of world-class founders. I spend 20+ hours each week researching founders like Sam Altman, Melanie Perkins, and Patrick Collison, sharing the best insights with you every Sunday. Subscribe to the Just Go Grind…

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Funding Founders Forward: Fueling Women-Led Innovation 35:49

3M ago35:49

35:49

Let’s make things tangible - how do we challenge the status quo with actions? Beyond The Billion returned to Austin earlier this year in partnership with Dell Technologies, Dell Women’s Entrepreneur Network, Dell For Startups, and Intel, to convene some of America’s leaders in both venture capital and entrepreneurship to kick off SXSW and Internati…

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Estée Lauder's Obsession: Building a $50 Billion Cosmetics Empire 44:11

3M ago44:11

44:11

Written version: https://www.justgogrind.com/p/estee-lauder More about the Just Go Grind newsletter: Learn the tactics, strategies, and stories of world-class founders. I spend 20+ hours each week researching founders like Sam Altman, Melanie Perkins, and Patrick Collison, sharing the best insights with you every Sunday. Subscribe to the Just Go Gr…

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Unlocking $500Bn Market Opportunity: Cybersecurity w/ Sidra Ahmed Lefort, Munich Re Ventures 40:29

3M ago40:29

40:29

Munich Re Ventures is the venture capital group of Munich Re, the world's largest reinsurance company and a leading global provider of primary insurance and insurance related resolutions. Now Munich Re Ventures is a billion plus platform that is financially driven while focusing on the strategic interests of Munich Re. In this episode, Sidra Ahmed …

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PDX Real Estate EP159: Unpacking the DOJ-NAR Settlement: Compliance and Transparency with RMLS CEO Kurt von Wasmuth 1:05:26

3M ago1:05:26

1:05:26

One of our favorite guests, Kurt von Wasmuth, President and CEO of RMLS, is here to talk about the latest industry upheavals. Kurt, a frequent guest and one of our biggest advocates, will help clear up some of the confusion and questions about this process. For years, MLS systems have provided data about properties for sale along with the compensat…

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Vimeo to Tubi: Anjali Sud Leveraging Disruption to Build Billion-Dollar Companies 47:20

3M ago47:20

47:20

Tubi is the most-watched free TV and movie streaming service in the U.S. to date, with the world's largest content library of over 200,000 movies and TV episodes, a growing collection of originals, and nearly 250 Fox channels. The powerhouse behind Tubi’s success is no stranger to the media industry: Anjali Sud, CEO of Tubi. Prior to Tubi, Anjali l…

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César Ritz's Everlasting Influence: Pioneering the World of Luxury Hospitality and Building the Foundation of the Ritz-Carlton 42:25

3M ago42:25

42:25

Written version: https://www.justgogrind.com/p/cesar-ritz More about the Just Go Grind newsletter: Learn the tactics, strategies, and stories of world-class founders. I spend 20+ hours each week researching founders like Sam Altman, Melanie Perkins, and Patrick Collison, sharing the best insights with you every Sunday. Subscribe to the Just Go Grin…

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The Power of Data Science to Revolutionize Impact w/ Danil Mikhailov, DataDotOrg 39:54

3M ago39:54

39:54

In the age of AI and rapid technological advances, what does it mean to leverage data for good? And in the face of the digital divide, what can we as investors do to address it? With over 20 years of experience in founding multiple start-ups and leading initiatives across diverse sectors, Danil is dedicated to exploring and innovating at the inters…

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Bite: Evolving as a CEO That Your Company Needs with Kim Yao, CloudEats 21:23

3M ago21:23

21:23

“As long as you're open to what's next, as long as you're open to the unknown, then there's an opportunity for you to improve yourself.” - Kimberly Yao, Co-Founder & CEO of CloudEats. From selling booze online and working in Philippine F&B to creating a revolutionary cloud kitchen concept, Kimberly Yao’s entrepreneurial journey has not been a walk …

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CEO Series: Melanie Perkins, Co-founder & CEO of Canva 23:13

4M ago23:13

23:13

As of January 2024, Canva’s design platform attracted around 170 million monthly global users from 190 countries. BUT it was not too long ago that now 36-year-old Canva founder Melanie Perkins was rejected by 100 VCs. Just like some of the best companies today, Canva took awhile to get to an inflection point: between the first idea in 2006, to laun…

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Arianna Huffington: The Prolific Media Mogul - How She Built The Huffington Post Into a Juggernaut 28:01

4M ago28:01

28:01

Written version: https://www.justgogrind.com/p/arianna-huffington More about the Just Go Grind newsletter: Learn the tactics, strategies, and stories of world-class founders. I spend 20+ hours each week researching founders like Sam Altman, Melanie Perkins, and Patrick Collison, sharing the best insights with you every Sunday. Subscribe to the Just…

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CEO Series: Whitney Wolfe Herd, Co-Founder of Bumble 16:57

4M ago16:57

16:57

You may have heard the news: as of January 2nd, 2024, Bumble founder Whitney Wolfe Herd has stepped down as chief executive after nearly a decade leading the dating app company. Despite challenges ahead - a more conservative revenue forecast highlighting the need for a dating-app revamp - let’s not overlook the journey that brought Whitney and Bumb…

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Tobi Lütke's Ambitious Evolution: Building Shopify Into an $87 Billion Juggernaut 35:59

4M ago35:59

35:59

Written version: https://www.justgogrind.com/p/tobi-lutke More about the Just Go Grind newsletter: Learn the tactics, strategies, and stories of world-class founders. I spend 20+ hours each week researching founders like Sam Altman, Melanie Perkins, and Patrick Collison, sharing the best insights with you every Sunday. Subscribe to the Just Go Grin…

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LP Panel: Deployment in Private Equity w/ Tomi Viia, OP Financial Group & Marko Hara, Decile Capital 26:53

4M ago26:53

26:53

Revisiting a clip from the LP Summit co-hosted by Beyond the Billion and Arctic15 in Helsinki in 2023, we have curated this brief but insightful episode for GPs, LPs, or even founders. This week’s guests are two European LP veterans - Marko Hara, formerly the director of Elo, one of Finland's largest employee pensions, and Tomi Viia, currently the …

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Adi Tatarko's Reluctant Ambition: Building Houzz Into a $4 Billion Industry Disruptor 30:56

4M ago30:56

30:56

Written version: https://www.justgogrind.com/p/adi-tatarko More about the Just Go Grind newsletter: Learn the tactics, strategies, and stories of world-class founders. I spend 20+ hours each week researching founders like Sam Altman, Melanie Perkins, and Patrick Collison, sharing the best insights with you every Sunday. Subscribe to the Just Go Gri…

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Bite: Delivering Alpha with Kindness, The Red Helicopter Way w/ James Rhee 19:16

5M ago19:16

19:16

"Goodwill should mean a whole lot more than accounting concept, is earned and cannot be bought; but if done correctly, can be worth a whole lot." As we step into Q2, there's no better time to pause, reflect, and realign our goals for the year ahead. This week, we revisit an episode that continues to inspire, which talks about creating real value wi…

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Izzy Rosenzweig's Disruptive E-Commerce Ambitions: Pivoting a $50 Million Revenue Business to Build Portless 15:43

4M ago15:43

15:43

Written version: https://www.justgogrind.com/p/izzy-rosenzweig More about the Just Go Grind newsletter: Learn the tactics, strategies, and stories of world-class founders. I spend 20+ hours each week researching founders like Sam Altman, Melanie Perkins, and Patrick Collison, sharing the best insights with you every Sunday. Subscribe to the Just Go…

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Faith, Finance, Technology w/ Fara Abdullah, Bitsmedia 45:41

5M ago45:41

45:41

Muslims are projected to constitute more than 25% of the world's total population this year. To many in the industry, this isn't just a statistic; it represents a vast array of opportunities for the markets. This week, we had the pleasure of speaking with Fara Abdullah, CEO of Bitsmedia, the brains behind the immensely popular Muslim lifestyle app,…

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Coco Chanel's Fierce Determination: The Creation of Her Global Empire 26:02

5M ago26:02

26:02

Written version: https://www.justgogrind.com/p/coco-chanel More about the Just Go Grind newsletter: Learn the tactics, strategies, and stories of world-class founders. I spend 20+ hours each week researching founders like Sam Altman, Melanie Perkins, and Patrick Collison, sharing the best insights with you every Sunday. Subscribe to the Just Go Gri…

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LP View: Breaking Bias to Drive Returns w/ Joanna Kuang, Illumen Capital 39:22

5M ago39:22

39:22

“We believe an inclusive and optimal asset management industry will be the cornerstone of an equal and equitable future.” - Illumen Capital While organizations explore ways to embody diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI), authenticity and clear, measurable outcomes are essential for effectiveness. This week, we're joined by Joanna Kuang, Senior Vi…

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PDX Real Estate EP158: Navigating the Future of Real Estate: The Impact of the NAR Lawsuit and What's Next 1:26:23

5M ago1:26:23

1:26:23

Almost everything from our last Best of Masters was about the NAR lawsuit and settlement. In fact, this was our largest audience ever. Everyone is interested in knowing how this is going to play out. In this episode, Steve and Joe share what this means to them and what it could look like going forward. They also share insightful comments and questi…

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Anis Bennaceur's Ambitious Pursuit: How Attention is Building the Next Generation of Sales Intelligence Tools 18:44

5M ago18:44

18:44

Written version: https://www.justgogrind.com/p/anis-bennaceur More about the Just Go Grind newsletter: Learn the tactics, strategies, and stories of world-class founders. I spend 20+ hours each week researching founders like Sam Altman, Melanie Perkins, and Patrick Collison, sharing the best insights with you every Sunday. Subscribe to the Just Go …

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Building Billion Dollar Business with Strategic Marketing w/ Ross Simmonds, Foundation Marketing 31:55

5M ago31:55

31:55

Berkshire Hathaway and the famed investor Warren Buffett himself are often the topic of discussion when it comes to achieving success in the world of venture. Nevertheless, despite the almost unassuming marketing strategies compared to today’s eye-catching everything, Berkshire Hathaway illustrated incomparable strategic marketing that yielded loya…

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The Competitive Drive of Shan-Lyn Ma: Building Zola Into a Leader in the $100 Billion Wedding Industry 26:27

5M ago26:27

26:27

Written version: https://www.justgogrind.com/p/shan-lyn-ma More about the Just Go Grind newsletter: Learn the tactics, strategies, and stories of world-class founders. I spend 20+ hours each week researching founders like Sam Altman, Melanie Perkins, and Patrick Collison, sharing the best insights with you every Sunday. Subscribe to the Just Go Gri…

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Unveiling Unicorn Pathways: How to Become a Unicorn w/ Leah Barto, Endeavor Global 19:00

5M ago19:00

19:00

In venture capital, pattern recognition is a valuable skill. Investors often analyze various pieces of a puzzle, employing pattern recognition to assess whether a company might be on the path to success. This week’s Billion Dollar Bite features Leah Barto, Senior Director of Research at Endeavor Global, who leads a team to redefine pattern recognit…

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Scott Farquhar's Remarkable Rise: Building Atlassian Into a $50 Billion Behemoth 28:46

6M ago28:46

28:46

Written version: https://www.justgogrind.com/p/scott-farquhar More about the Just Go Grind newsletter: Learn the tactics, strategies, and stories of world-class founders. I spend 20+ hours each week researching founders like Sam Altman, Melanie Perkins, and Patrick Collison, sharing the best insights with you every Sunday. Subscribe to the Just Go …

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Unlocking Venture Capital through Private Wealth w/ Samir Kaji, Allocate 50:21

5M ago50:21

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This week's guest is Samir Kaji, a prolific writer and host of Venture Unlocked, a podcast and blog that dives into the inner workings of venture capital, and the CEO and co-founder of Allocate. With over 20 years of experience in VC and private equity ecosystem, Samir's work has guided many investors, entrepreneurs, and fund managers on how to nav…

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The Endless Persistence of Laura Behrens Wu: Building Shippo Into a Billion-Dollar Shipping Leader 23:51

5M ago23:51

23:51

Written version: https://www.justgogrind.com/p/laura-behrens-wu More about the Just Go Grind newsletter: Learn the tactics, strategies, and stories of world-class founders. I spend 20+ hours each week researching founders like Sam Altman, Melanie Perkins, and Patrick Collison, sharing the best insights with you every Sunday. Subscribe to the Just G…

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Behind the IPO: ACV Auctions & ASV w/ Somak Chattopadhyay & Vikas Mehta 48:10

6M ago48:10

48:10

This week we had not one but two esteemed guests - a funder and his founder of choice to talk through everything from building trust and partnership to getting to that IPO. Featuring Somak Chattopadhyay, founder of Armory Square Ventures, and Vikas Mehta, COO of ACV Auctions. Their paths beautifully overlapped after their MIT days when Somak recogn…

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The Unrelenting Drive of Apoorva Mehta: How He Built Instacart Into One of the World's Most Transformational Internet Companies 26:29

6M ago26:29

26:29

Written version: https://www.justgogrind.com/p/apoorva-mehta More about the Just Go Grind newsletter: Learn the tactics, strategies, and stories of world-class founders. I spend 20+ hours each week researching founders like Sam Altman, Melanie Perkins, and Patrick Collison, sharing the best insights with you every Sunday. Subscribe to the Just Go G…

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[REPLAY] Investing with Penny Pritzker & Building a Robust Venture & Growth Practice w/ Momei Qu, PSP Partners 41:35

6M ago41:35

41:35

“If you can show strong growth in this environment, that means you’re getting corporate budgets at a time when corporate budgets are tightening.” As we continue to emerge from the belt-tightening era in investment and venture, now is an opportune moment to revisit an episode featuring Momei Qu, Managing Director of PSP Growth. Momei carved her own …

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Mathilde Collin's Next Level Discipline: How She Built Front Into a $1.7 Billion Company 28:20

6M ago28:20

28:20

Written version: https://www.justgogrind.com/p/mathilde-collin More about the Just Go Grind newsletter: Learn the tactics, strategies, and stories of world-class founders. I spend 20+ hours each week researching founders like Sam Altman, Melanie Perkins, and Patrick Collison, sharing the best insights with you every Sunday. Subscribe to the Just Go…

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Bite: Driving Returns through Diversity with Erin Harkless Moore, Pivotal Ventures 21:04

6M ago21:04

21:04

Investing in women is the smartest thing you could do right now. Erin Harkless Moore, Senior Director of Investments at Pivotal Ventures, a company founded by Melinda French Gates to promote social equity in the realm of investment, eloquently expressed this notion with her work. Whereas in numerous regions across the globe today, it's surprising t…

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The $2.5 Billion Empire of Jay-Z: His Incredible Rise from Poverty to Becoming Hip Hop's First Billionaire 28:09

6M ago28:09

28:09

Written version: https://www.justgogrind.com/p/jay-z More about the Just Go Grind newsletter: Learn the tactics, strategies, and stories of world-class founders. I spend 20+ hours each week researching founders like Sam Altman, Melanie Perkins, and Patrick Collison, sharing the best insights with you every Sunday. Subscribe to the Just Go Grind new…

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Surfacing Unicorns in Emerging Markets w/ Allen Taylor, Endeavor Catalyst 37:21

7M ago37:21

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This week's episode features Allen Taylor, managing partner at Endeavor Catalyst, one of the earliest supporters at the Billion Dollar Fund for Women (now Beyong The Billion). Allen also sits on the global leadership team at Endeavor, a mission driven organization focused on supporting high growth companies in emerging and underserved markets. We d…

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