Best Global Village Podcasts (2024)

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Auren Hoffman and Ben Casnocha on Career Strategy, Undiscovered Talent, Networks, and more 58:01

4h ago58:01

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Auren Hoffman, CEO of SafeGraph and GP of Flex Capital, interviewed Ben Casnocha, Village Global co-founder and partner, on Auren's World of DaaS podcast. They are longtime friends and had a wide-ranging discussion on career strategy, evaluating founders, serendipity, wealth, and much more. We've cross-posted that conversation here. Highlights: The…

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Howie Liu on Airtable's Early Days, Scaling, and AI 1:01:18

14d ago1:01:18

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Howie Liu, founder and CEO of Airtable, was interviewed by Village Global co-founder and partner Ben Casnocha live in downtown San Francisco in front of an audience of Village Global founders and friends of the firm. Highlights: - Embracing discomfort is part of the founder's journey. Learning to tolerate and even appreciate this discomfort is impo…

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Guillermo Rauch on AI, Scaling Vercel, and The Future of Web Apps 56:11

2M ago56:11

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Guillermo Rauch is founder and CEO of Vercel, a company that provides the developer tools and cloud infrastructure to build, scale, and secure a faster, more personalized web. He was interviewed by Ben Casnocha, co-founder and general partner at Village Global, an early stage venture capital firm backed by some of the world’s most successful entrep…

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Encore: Secrets of Public Speaking and Oral Communication from Renowned Speaking Coach 42:20

5M ago42:20

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Michael Balaoing, founder of Candlelion, joins Village Global co-founder and partner Ben Casnocha on this episode to discuss: - The importance of the acronym WTF (what’s the feeling?) when you’re giving a presentation. - The four roles that you take on as a speaker: captain, pilot, guide, and game show host. - The five questions to ask when seeking…

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Encore: Brad Feld on What Nietzsche Can Teach Entrepreneurs 50:09

6M ago50:09

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Brad Feld (@bfeld), VC at Foundry Group and co-author with Dave Jilk of The Entrepreneur’s Weekly Nietzsche, joined Village Global co-founder and partner Ben Casnocha to discuss: - Common misconceptions about Nietzsche and why being misunderstood makes him an especially interesting philosopher. - What Nietzsche can teach entrepreneurs deciding whet…

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How to Nail Product-Market Fit and Scale a B2B Company with Thejo Kote of Airbase 57:45

7M ago57:45

57:45

Thejo Kote (@thejo) talks to Village partner Ben Casnocha. Thejo is a two-time founder and CEO. His current company, Airbase, is a spend management platform serving companies with 100 and 5,000 employees like Coda, 15Five, Front, Marqueta, CaptivateIQ, Abnormal, and more. Airbase has raised over $200 million, has tens of millions in ARR, and is con…

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Encore: Cloudflare Co-Founder Michelle Zatlyn’s Advice on Hiring, Fundraising, Scaling, and more 50:26

7M ago50:26

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Michelle Zatlyn (@zatlyn), co-founder, president, and COO of Cloudflare, joined Village Global co-founder and partner Ben Casnocha for a masterclass with our founders in late 2020. They discussed: - The origin story of Cloudflare, including how the co-founders met, and how Michelle realized that she too could start a company. - Her advice on fundra…

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Lessons from the Early Days at Uber and Advice for Founders with Kevin Novak 46:37

7M ago46:37

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We're excited to launch a new EIR program for data science founders in partnership with Rackhouse Ventures, founded by Kevin Novak. Learn more about the program: https://www.villageglobal.vc/rackhouse-village-global-eir-program Kevin Novak (@novakkm), an early Uber employee, was instrumental in developing their data science program and was the crea…

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Encore Episode: John Donahoe’s Lessons on Leadership and Being a Better CEO 54:14

8M ago54:14

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This encore episode is a recording of a special masterclass roundtable session for our founders with John Donahoe. John is CEO of Nike and was previously CEO of ServiceNow and eBay. He is known as one of the most inspirational leaders in Silicon Valley and is a highly sought-after mentor to CEOs including Brian Chesky at Airbnb, Drew Houston at Dro…

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Identifying 275M Unreported Genetic Variations To Improve Healthcare with NIH All of Us Program CTO Chris Lunt 49:08

8M ago49:08

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Chris Lunt is a technology executive with more than 25 years of experience building web services and data platforms. He is in his seventh year as the CTO for the NIH's All of Us Research Program. He joined the NIH from GetInsured, where he worked to improve health insurance shopping and enrollment systems. Previously Chris ran VC-backed internet st…

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Building Hardware Companies and Choosing Co-Founders with Michael Hochberg 57:04

9M ago57:04

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Michael Hochberg (https://www.linkedin.com/in/hochberg/) is a physicist and a founder of four successful startup companies in semiconductors and telecommunications, including Luxtera, acquired by Cisco in 2019, and Elenion, acquired by Nokia in 2020. He won the highest awards for young scientists in Singapore (NRF Fellowship) and the United States …

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Secondaries with Matt Pellini of Hamilton Lane 40:19

9M ago40:19

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Matt Pellini, Managing Director at Hamilton Lane, joins Olga Serhiyevich on this episode. Highlights: - Matt says the secondaries market has grown over 5x from 15 years ago to now. - Selling in the secondary market used to be a sign of distress but is no longer. There are many different reasons for doing so and it’s mostly a sign of a manager being…

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Lessons Learned From Running CalSTRS with Chris Ailman 52:38

9M ago52:38

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Christopher Ailman (@CJAtheCIO), Chief Investment Officer at CalSTRS, joins Olga Serhiyevich on this episode. Highlights: - CalSTRS, the California State Teachers’ Retirement System, was created in 1913 and is actually older than Social Security. It has over 400 members who are over 100 years old who are still receiving their pension. - Chris says …

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Encore: Mark Pincus on Product Management, Raising Capital, and Building Zynga 1:10:17

10M ago1:10:17

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This encore episode is a recording of a special event where Mark Pincus (@markpinc) was interviewed by Ben Casnocha in San Francisco in front of a live audience of portfolio founders, friends of the firm, and LPs. Mark is co-founder and Executive Chairman of Zynga, and is an angel investor in Facebook, Snapchat, Twitter, and other companies. He tal…

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Encore: Bill Gates on Advice For Founders, Mistakes, and Philanthropy 59:58

10M ago59:58

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This encore episode is a recording of a special event where Bill Gates was interviewed in San Francisco by Julia Hartz, co-founder of Eventbrite. It originally took place in 2018 in front of a live audience of Village Global founders and friends of the firm. We are honored to count Bill Gates among our luminary LPs whose financial capital and engag…

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Encore: Jerry Yang on Yahoo!, Early-Stage Investing, and China 56:18

10M ago56:18

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Jerry originally joined us on the podcast in 2019. He is co-founder of Yahoo! and founding partner of AME Cloud Ventures. He was interviewed in front of a live audience in San Francisco by Village Global co-founder and partner, Ben Casnocha. Jerry told stories from the early days of Yahoo! and explained his lessons learned from the experience. He a…

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How Superplastic Built a Social Media-Native Character Universe 44:00

10M ago44:00

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Paul Budnitz, founder of Superplastic, and Jennifer van Dijk, CEO of Superplastic, join Christina Des Vaux, head of marketing and platform at Village Global, on this episode. Takeaways: Superplastic is a creatively-led company that has managed to maintain its unique identity and artistic integrity while nevertheless running a thriving business. The…

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Jesus’s disciples were commissioned to teach all believers to do Miracles 56:00

11M ago56:00

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Many Mansions International Spiritual Virtue Healing Ministry Sunday Service, Our InterFaith Practical Spirituality Christian based service is an all inclusive Ministry. Our Clergy and community welcomes people of all Faiths and Religions world wide every Sunday at 1:00 pm eastern. Need some help in life? Email - ManyMansions.helpline.@gmail.com - …

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Many Mansions International Spiritual Healing Ministry / Virtue Healing Service 1:22:00

11M ago1:22:00

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Join us this Sunday for a thought-provoking sermon from Luke 11:1-4 The Lords Prayer This weks lesson by Rev Douglas George Bentley This Service is dedicated to the Immaculate Conception which celebrates the conception of the Virgin Mary and not her son Emanuel Jesus the Christ. Christians and especially Catholics believe that on 8 Dec Saint Anne, …

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Former deputy sheriff Karen Anderson author & award-winning animal communicator 1:01:00

11M ago1:01:00

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Former deputy sheriff, Karen Anderson is an author and award-winning animal communicator. Best known for her heartwarming and insightful books that explore the afterlife of animals and the profound connections we share with our beloved pets. Karen has written 3 best-selling books documenting her journey from deputy sheriff to psychic. Her newly rel…

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Many Mansions International Spiritual Virtue Healing Ministry Sunday Service 1:33:00

11M ago1:33:00

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Rev Douglas sermon is from Revelation 21: 4 which paints a profound hope for all believers. This verse recounts the promise from God Almighty about the future he has planned for us his children. It speaks of a new heaven and new Earth. You are warmly invited to worship with us to enjoy an uplifting community experience of Virtue healing service. Li…

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Dr Connie McReynolds PhD a foremost clinical researcher and expert in ADHD 1:01:00

11M ago1:01:00

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Tonight an encore interview with Dr Connie McReynolds, PhD a foremost clinical researchers and author “Solving the ADHD Riddle”: The Real Cause and Lasting Solutions to Your Child’s Struggle to Learn. Dr. Connie is a licensed psychologist, professor, certified rehabilitation counselor and podcast host of Roadmap to the Brain. Improved symptoms rela…

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Many Mansions Sunday Virtue Healing Service. Thanksgiving Service 55:00

11M ago55:00

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Rev Rebecca Sanford will present today's message on Thanksgiving. As practical Christians practicing practical spirituality the law of Gratitude is a universal way to express our ThanksGiving gratitude for our Lives and our Spiritual advancement. You are warmly invited to worship with us to enjoy an uplifting community experience of Virtue healing …

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How to practice "The Law of Gratitude" 1:14:00

12M ago1:14:00

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Thanksgiving is a more than a time of reflection and a time to be grateful. Being grateful is a pathway to continued success on all walks of life. Being grateful is a pathway to continued success. Knowing how it really works can make life a whole lot easier. Tonight and Dr Douglas and cohost Doug Bentley take your calls on how to practice the Law o…

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Dr Mary Maderias an Akashic reader and Heather Leigh Strom K9 healing power. 1:56:00

12M ago1:56:00

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Tonight, we've got 2 very entertaining guests. First, Doctor Mary Medeiros...a 30 year veteran in network television at ABC, NBC, and CBS, winning three EMMY Awards. Mary Madeiras...an Akashic reader providing clients with tools for life and a sacred space for clarity from the divine realm. Then in hour number two, Your K9 Spirit Guides With Heathe…

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Sermon: From Conflict to Comradeship: The Path of Remembrance and Reconciliation 1:20:00

12M ago1:20:00

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The lesson to day. The Karma of Warfare: "In reflecting on the nature of war, we are reminded of the karmic cycle that governs our world. The scripture in Galatians 6:7 teaches us, 'Whatsoever a man soweth, that shall he also reap.' Our actions, especially in times of conflict, have far-reaching effects, shaping not only our destinies but the cours…

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Jackie Woodside author the Money Vibe / 2nd hr Dr Douglas on the "Karma of War" 2:00:00

12M ago2:00:00

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This weeks show is dedicated to the Veterans of war. We thank you for your service. Tonight in the 1st hour: You are going to LOVE this exciting interview with Jackie Woodside author of Money Vibe: Your Financial Freedom Formula Whether You Have Money or Not is our special guest on the Global Village International radio show In the 2nd hour Dr Doug…

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Navigating the End Times: A Call for Practical Christianity- Rev Douglas 1:22:00

12M ago1:22:00

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Firstly, let us remember the words of our Lord, "And ye shall hear of wars and rumours of wars: see that ye be not troubled: for all [these things] must come to pass, but the end is not yet" (Matthew 24:6). Christ implores us not to be troubled, for such events are but the birth pangs of a new era. We are called to be peacemakers, for "Blessed [are…

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Solving The ADHD Riddle: DR. Connie McReynolds Ph.D. her results are astonishing 2:00:00

12M ago2:00:00

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According to Dr. McReynolds, the real cause of ADHD is that a child’s brain has auditory and visual processing shortcomings. That's not a hearing or seeing issue—it’s that the brain cannot fully hold or interpret the information coming in. She shows that how identifying a child’s specific challenges and developing a brain training intervention to a…

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All Saints Day tradition: Honouring those in Heaven and why its important to do 1:16:00

1y ago1:16:00

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Today’s Lesson by Rev Dr Douglas James Cottrell: Paying Homage to our family and friends in the Heavenly dimentions through Prayer: The Apostle Paul regularly prayed for his deceased friend Onesiphorus. In 2 Timothy 1:16-18 (KJV), Paul writes: "The Lord give mercy unto the house of Onesiphorus; for he oft refreshed me, and was not ashamed of my cha…

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Halloween- Trick or Treat and the ghost people you might meet 2:05:00

1y ago2:05:00

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Dr Douglas delves into the shadows to explore the spookiest holiday of the year—Halloween! Do you have a great GHOST story? But that's not all; we're also going to talk about a parallel tradition celebrated across the ocean, All Saints' Day. Halloween is synonymous with horror movies, haunted houses, and ghost stories. But why are we so drawn to th…

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The current events leading to War in the Middle East. Love always finds a way! 1:38:00

1y ago1:38:00

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Rev Douglas J Cottrell sermon on the events leading to War in the Middle East and what a spiritual minded person should contemplate: Yeshua the Saviour commands, and other holy texts remind us, that compassion and non-violence are virtuous. No matter the race, religion, or nationality, loving your neighbour is a command from Yeshua that knows no bo…

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