Best McGill University Podcasts (2024)

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Haimon Israeli – CEO of Triple+ 23:58

10M ago23:58

23:58

Haimon Israeli, the CEO of Triple+, an innovative water technologies firm, joins SUNM Board Member Dani Springer and SUNM Co-COO Danielle Goldwirth to discuss his fascinating career in water leak mitigation solutions, 15 years in the IDF Intelligence, and the ongoing war in Israel-Gaza.By Start-Up Nation Mentorship

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Your lived experiences matter 29:02

2y ago29:02

29:02

Alisha reflects on her investigation into archiving sparked by the Gwillim Archive and draws on her experiences as a journalist to help reframe the value of these letters and paintings from colonial-era India. To close out the podcast, Alisha turns to the present day, thinks about how we talk about lived experience and asks: Where does the responsi…

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I am nothing without my oral history 32:15

2y ago32:15

32:15

Second-gen Canadians across the South Asian diaspora are documenting our rich histories in innovative and accessible ways, thereby creating digital archives of our own ancestries. These platforms are increasingly occupying space online, symbolizing the very purpose of their creation: that history, personal and shared, is multidimensional. It is an …

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Value can't be accepted at face value 21:15

2y ago21:15

21:15

How did The Gwillim Project become a valuable piece of research in the first place? Who decides what archival material is valuable anyway, and what qualifies as an archive? Alisha explores these questions with Lauren Williams, a librarian in the Rare Books and Special Collections department at McGill. Dr. Toolika Gupta, the director of the Indian I…

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We're all archivists, if you think about it 25:56

2y ago25:56

25:56

How do we, millennials, and the Canadian South Asian diaspora more broadly, archive life online? What would historians say about the digital remnants we leave behind about ourselves on social media, say, 100 years from now? Alisha introduces us to The Gwillim Project — a body of research housed at McGill University that offers us a glimpse into the…

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Introducing...Lost Voices: An Untold Story of the South Asian Diaspora 1:51

2y ago1:51

1:51

A podcast focusing on ideas around archiving practices used by South Asians to collect, preserve and reconstruct family and community histories. These topics are viewed through a journalistic inquiry and interviews, and driven by South Asian female voices. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art1…

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David Sable – Co-Founder at DoAble 52:21

2+ y ago52:21

52:21

David Sable, Co-Founder of DoAble, former Global CEO and Chairman of Y&R, Board Director of UNICEF/USA, the International Special Olympics, UNCF, and Board Member of American Eagle Outfitters’, Ethan Allen Interiors, and Silverspac, joins SUNM CEO Ben Spilg and SUNM CMO Daniella Springer to discuss his fascinating career and involvement in the adve…

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Gai Berkovich – COO of Waze 30:13

2+ y ago30:13

30:13

Gai Berkovich, COO at Waze, joins SUNM CEO Ben Spilg and Senior Advisor Elan Arnowitz to discuss the critical inflection points throughout his career that led him to Waze, the unique and constantly evolving hi-tech industry in Israel, and many extractable lessons for the next generation of entrepreneurs and tech leaders.…

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Daniel Taub – Former Ambassador of Israel to the UK 38:28

2+ y ago38:28

38:28

Former Ambassador of Israel to the UK, His Excellency, Daniel Taub, discusses Israel’s role in international politics and the critical position it finds itself in among nations with hosts Ben Spilg, SUNM CEO, and Asher Swidler, Brown University SUNM Campus Director. Taub discusses his career from serving as a combat medic in the IDF to serving as a…

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Episode Thirty-Eight - Yoko & Andries Mostert [Brave New Wine, Great Southern, WA] 1:21:18

3y ago1:21:18

1:21:18

My guest for Episode Thirty-Eight of the Fermenting Place [podcast] are dynamic duo winemaking artists, Andries and Yoko Mostert from Brave New Wine, straight outta Denmark, in the Great Southern region of Western Australia. Yoko and Andries produce wine like no one else I know in Australia. Every bloody bottle is damn delicious, no holes barred, v…

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Episode Thirty-Seven - Vanya Cullen [Cullen Wines, Margaret River, WA] 1:01:10

3y ago1:01:10

1:01:10

My guest for Episode Thirty-Seven of the Fermenting Place [podcast] is mindful, innovative, and revered West Australian winegrower, Vanya Cullen of Cullen Wines, Margaret River. Vanya is a pioneering biodynamic winegrower and dedicated devotee of Mother Nature and her resilient ability to provide abundance, provided she is honoured and revered in h…

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Episode Thirty-Six - Dr. Alex Maltman [Geologist, Aberystwyth University, Wales] 1:36:13

3y ago1:36:13

1:36:13

My guest for Episode Thirty-Six of the Fermenting Place [podcast] is retired geologist, winegrower, and occasional writer of wine - as seen through an appropriate geological lens - Dr. Alex Maltman, Emeritus Professor of Earth Sciences at Aberystwyth University, Wales. Dr. Maltman has caused a bit of defensible controversy over the last few years w…

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Episode Thirty-Five - Mark McGill [Cider Maker - Abel, Nelson, New Zealand] 1:31:10

3y ago1:31:10

1:31:10

My guest for Episode Thirty-Five of the Fermenting Place [podcast] is apple grower, cider maker, and wine grower, Mark McGill of Abel Cider and Wine, located in Nelson, New Zealand. Mark is a winemaker by trade who dared to delve into the wondrous world of cider, having been surprised by the sheer blandness and banality of such commercially made dr…

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Episode Thirty-Four - Nick Mills [Winegrower, Rippon, New Zealand] 1:26:02

3y ago1:26:02

1:26:02

My guest for Episode Thirty-Four of the Fermenting Place [podcast] is Central Otago winegrower, Nick Mills... Nick is the steward of one of the most stunning and picturesque vineyard sites in the world; Rippon... located nearby the banks of Roy's Bay in Wanaka, New Zealand. Nick is a deep thinking when it comes to his role and place at Rippon, and …

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Episode Thirty-Three - Dr. Elaine Ingham - [Soil Microbiologist, Oregon, U.S.A.] 1:28:51

3y ago1:28:51

1:28:51

My guest for Episode Thirty-Three of the Fermenting Place [podcast] is soil microbiologist, Dr. Elaine Ingham. Dr. Ingham is widely recognised as the world's foremost soil biologist, who, over four decades of experience has, gained advanced knowledge about the soil and the all important 'Soil Food Web', where micro-organisms - made up of a myriad o…

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The Grapes of Wrath Grow Heavy: Why Contemporary Notions of Sustainability Are Unsustainable 50:58

3y ago50:58

50:58

“The first rule of sustainability is to align with natural forces, or at least not try to defy them.” – Paul Hawken. - - This unique 'inbetweenisode' is an audible reading of a recent essay I published to my website - honandaniel.com - on the fundamental unsustainability of sustainability, entitled... The Grapes of Wrath Grow Heavy: Why Contemporar…

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Episode Thirty-Two - Elaine Chukan-Brown [Wine Writer & Illustrator - Sonoma, California] 1:23:24

3y ago1:23:24

1:23:24

My guest for Episode Thirty-Two of the Fermenting Place [podcast] is North American wine writer, speaker, and educator, Elaine Chukan-Brown. Elaine is based in Sonoma, California, where she writes about her adventures in wine for magazines, such as Club Oenologique, Wine & Spirits Magazine, Decanter, and Gourmet Traveller WINE. Her work has also ap…

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Episode Thirty-One - Francis Hutt [Winemaker - Gisborne, New Zealand] 1:26:54

3y ago1:26:54

1:26:54

My guest for Episode Thirty-One of the Fermenting Place [podcast] is New Zealand winemaker, Francis Hutt. Francis is a funny and curious dude, hard working, family orientated, community focussed, and a really good listener... which is probably a bad thing, in this circumstance, given that he's the one who's meant to do all the talking here. This is…

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Meir Brand – Vice President at Google 32:49

3y ago32:49

32:49

In this episode, Elan Arnowitz and Justin Shapiro chat with Google’s VP Managing EMEA Emerging Markets and first ever employee of Google Israel, Meir Brand. Meir shares his memories of the early days of the internet, how he decided to join Google Israel, the importance emerging markets play in the global economy and more! Check out the full episode…

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Episode Thirty - Quentin Brival [Husk Distillery, Northern Rivers, NSW] 1:15:53

3y ago1:15:53

1:15:53

My guest for Episode Thirty of the Fermenting Place [podcast] is head distiller for Husk Distillers, Quentin Brival... Hailing from the small Caribbean Island of Martinique - the birthplace of Rhum Agricole - Quentin has made a home for himself in Australia, nearby the tiny town of Tumbulgum, on the banks of the Tween River, within the peaceful Nor…

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Yuval Rooz – CEO and Co-Founder of Digital Asset 36:45

3y ago36:45

36:45

In this episode, Elan Arnowitz and Ryan Bauman sit down with Yuval Rooz - CEO and Co-Founder of Digital Asset, one of the leaders developing blockchain technology for enterprises. Yuval shares about the current state of institutional blockchain adoption, the differences (and similarities) between public and private blockchains, the biggest challeng…

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Maxime Cohen – Professor of Retail and Operations Management at McGill University 29:18

3y ago29:18

29:18

CEO of Start-Up Nation Mentorship, Ben Spilg, welcomes Maxime Cohen, Professor of Retail and Operations at McGill University. In this episode, Professor Cohen offers his take on working with large corporations vs. start-ups, his own journey into academia at such a young age, insights on the future of retail, and the value of partnership with Israel…

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Episode Twenty-Nine - Tamara Irish [Herrmann Wines - Dunkeld, Victoria] 1:29:11

3y ago1:29:11

1:29:11

My guest for Episode Twenty-Nine of the Fermenting Place [podcast] is winegrower, reader, observer, Dachshund enjoyer, and all-round thoughtful human being, Tamara Irish of Herrmann Wines, in Dunkeld, Victoria. This is a meandering conversation covering all manner of subjects and topics that intersect and interrelate around the concept of wine. It'…

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Or Benoz – Founder of Rewire 22:31

3y ago22:31

22:31

In this episode, Or Benoz, Founder of Element and Rewire, shares about the current and future trends that will shape fintech, the greatest challenges an entrepreneur will encounter, and what it takes to rapidly scale a startup.By Start-Up Nation Mentorship

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Episode Twenty-Eight - Mike & Claudia Weersing [Pyramid Valley Vineyards] 1:15:49

3y ago1:15:49

1:15:49

My guests for this very special Episode Twenty-Eight of the Fermenting Place [podcast] are Mike and Claudia Weersing (formerly) of Pyramid Valley Vineyards, Waikari, New Zealand. This stellar couple established Pyramid Valley in 2000, and sold in 2018. Tragically, Mike passed away last year, in 2020. I found this recording of my conversation with M…

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Mark Gazit – CEO and President of ThetaRay 32:41

3y ago32:41

32:41

In this episode of Voices, Elan Arnowitz sits down with Mark Gazit, CEO and President of ThetaRay, who sheds light on the difference between artificial intelligence and artificial intuition, the institutional perspective shift on cryptocurrencies, and cyber security at large!By Start-Up Nation Mentorship

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Episode Twenty-Seven - Shane Casey [Brix Distillers, Sydney] 1:13:22

3y ago1:13:22

1:13:22

My guest for Episode Twenty-Seven of the Fermenting Place [podcast] is Shane Casey, head distiller at Brix Distillers, Sydney. Hailing from the Hawkesbury, with a background in engineering, Shane moved to the city back in 2014 to pursue a career in distilling. He now heads up a small team of urban distillers located amongst the steep streets of Sur…

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Episode Twenty-Six - Michael Glover [Mammoth Wines] 1:29:25

3y ago1:29:25

1:29:25

My guest for Episode Twenty-Six of the Fermenting Place [podcast] is Michael Glover - a candid observer and orator of wine, sage and winemaker at Mammoth Wines from Nelson, New Zealand. Michael is one of the wine world's more impassioned defenders of the art of wine; the romance, the mystery, the history, and the culture that wine embodies. Fascina…

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Ronni Zehavi – CEO of HiBob 36:39

3y ago36:39

36:39

In this episode, Elan Arnowitz, Director of Mentor Relations, sits down with Ronni Zehavi, CEO of HiBob - a platform that allows companies to streamline HR processes and engage top talent. They discuss the shifting employee trends that lead to HiBob’s founding, frameworks for optimizing entrepreneurial success, and all things SaaS! Having worked wi…

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Gidi Mark – CEO of Birthright Israel 37:55

3+ y ago37:55

37:55

In this episode, Elan Arnowitz sits down with Gidi Mark, CEO of Birthright Israel, who discusses his journey as the company’s first employee and how he built the largest educational tourism organization in the world. Mark also shares comical anecdotes that confirmed a successful marketing campaign and his thoughts on the greatest risks to the organ…

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Yoav Degani – CEO of MyPrivacy 31:19

3+ y ago31:19

31:19

In this episode, Yoav Degani, a 4x CEO, discusses the mindset needed to become a successful entrepreneur, why he doesn’t think in terms of trends, and what he has learned from his failures. Yoav offers a glimpse into the knowledge he’s gained from advising over 500 startups throughout his career!By Start-Up Nation Mentorship

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Episode Twenty-Four - Lachlan McIntyre & Robert Sowter [Lantana Gin] 1:28:54

3+ y ago1:28:54

1:28:54

My guests for Episode Twenty-Four of the Fermenting Place [podcast] are mates, Lachlan McIntyre and Robert Sowter of Lantana Gin - a small-batch, boutique distillery based in Redridge, Queensland. They make seasonal gin from freshly cut sugar cane, and that most perniciously and prettiest of invasive plant species, Lantana. In Episode Twenty-Four, …

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Noa Tishby – Israeli-American Actress, Producer, and Author 48:11

3+ y ago48:11

48:11

As misinformation spreads dangerously on the internet, Start-Up Nation Mentorship Israel Director, Dean Meyer sits down with Noa Tishby, Israeli-American actress, producer, and author to unpack many of the common misconceptions about Israel. Noa discusses what Zionism is and how the term has been misappropriated while describing why one can be both…

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Episode Twenty-Three - Bruce and Chris Tyrrell [Tyrrell's Wines - Hunter Valley] 1:36:06

3+ y ago1:36:06

1:36:06

My guests for Episode Twenty-Three of the Fermenting Place [podcast] are father and son winegrowers, Bruce and Chris Tyrrell of Tyrrell's Wines, in the Hunter Valley. Their family are pioneers of wine-growing in Australia, they are custodians of some of the best vineyard sites in the Hunter Valley, and their last name appears of some of the greates…

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Dr. Tarif Bader – IDF Surgeon General 25:59

3+ y ago25:59

25:59

We had the privilege to interview Brigadier General Dr. Tarif Bader, former Surgeon General of the Israel Defense Forces, on this episode of Start-Up Nation Voices. Dr. Bader is the first Israeli Druze to occupy the office. He graduated from the medical school of Ben-Gurion University in 1993 and completed his pediatrics residency in 2004. He earne…

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Episode Twenty-Two - Mimi Casteel [Hopewell Wines, Oregon] 1:31:15

3+ y ago1:31:15

1:31:15

My guest for episode Twenty-Two of the Fermenting Place [podcast] is Oregon winegrower and advocate for regenerative farming methods, Mimi Casteel. Mimi is the owner and vigneron at her family's vineyard and farm, Hopewell Wine and Vineyard in the Willamette Valley, as well as a spokesperson for the soil, for biology, for ecology, and for the envir…

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Ben Rabinowitz – Founder and Managing Partner at Amiti Ventures 32:21

3+ y ago32:21

32:21

Start-Up Nation Mentorship Israel Director, Dean Meyer sits down with Ben Rabinowitz, Founder and Managing Partner at Amiti Ventures to discuss Ben’s business and life experiences in both the U.S and Israel. During this episode, Ben shares his story on how he became a seed-stage investor at Innoviz and their journey to an IPO. Furthermore, Ben disc…

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Episode Twenty-One - Mark, Charlie, Innes [Wolfburn Whisky Distillery] 1:28:53

3+ y ago1:28:53

1:28:53

Mark, Charlie, and Innes of Wolfburn Whisky Distillery, Scotland, are my guests for Episode Twenty-One of the Fermenting Place [podcast]. - - In Episode Twenty-One, we discuss... Eau De Vie Ways of Distilling Place The Lost History of Woldburn Making Whisky by Hand, by Sight, by Touch, by Smell Time and Maturation Casks and Barrells Craft Whisky Ta…

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Episode Twenty - Maynard James Keenan [Caduceus Cellars] 48:01

3+ y ago48:01

48:01

Maynard James Keenan is my guest for Episode Twenty of the Fermenting Place [podcast] - you know, the front man of two (well... three, actually) of the greatest bands ever to exist, ever, and - winegrower at Caduceus Cellars and Merkin Vineyards, Jerome, Arizona... (Shout out to Ronnie Sanders from Vine Street Imports for helping make the connectio…

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Kfir Kachlon – General Partner at AnD Ventures 30:29

3+ y ago30:29

30:29

Start Up Nation Mentorship Israel Director, Dean Meyer sits down with Kfir Kachlon, a leading Israeli early stage investor and General Partner at AnD Ventures. In this episode, Kfir discusses his law background and what skill sets are needed to be a successful VC, his experience of being a co-founder in the newly established AnD ventures, and what …

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Episode Nineteen - Herbert Peñaloza [Coffee Farmer - 575 Café] 1:43:56

3+ y ago1:43:56

1:43:56

My guest for Episode Nineteen of the Fermenting Place [podcast] is Herbert Peñaloza. Herbert is a coffee farmer, grower and producer from Tolima, Colombia. Here he helps to farm, process, and market single origin coffee beans on the family farm; 575 Café. Herbert is a wealth of knowledge when it comes to coffee and holds great insight into its ofte…

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Jordan Odinsky – Investor and Head of Platform at GroundUp Ventures 29:46

3+ y ago29:46

29:46

Start Up Nation Mentorship Director of Mentor Relations, Elan Arnowitz sits down with Jordan Odinsky, Investor and Head of Platform at GroundUp Ventures. In this episode, Jordan shares the two key inflection points that shaped his career, the ways students can approach mentorship, why GroundUp’s unique strategies have led to their success, and how …

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Episode Eighteen - Jeff Booth [Entrepreneur & Author] 1:20:44

3+ y ago1:20:44

1:20:44

My guest for Episode Eighteen of the Fermenting Place [podcast] is Jeff Booth. Jeff is an entrepreneur and author of the book, 'The Price of Tomorrow'... and while he enjoys a glass of wine with friends, every now and then, Jeff is not here to discuss wine (and other drinks), specifically... I asked Jeff to come on the pod because something has bee…

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Daniel Aronovitz – Vice President at Insight Partners 27:47

3+ y ago27:47

27:47

Start Up Nation Mentorship Director of Mentor Relations, Elan Arnowitz sits down with Daniel Aronovitz, a leading Israeli growth investor and Vice President at Insight Partners. In this episode, Daniel shares why Insight chose Tel Aviv for its second headquarters, how Israel became a scale-up nation and not just a start up nation, and how he though…

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Episode Seventeen - Max Allen [Drinks Writer & Author] 1:42:58

3+ y ago1:42:58

1:42:58

My guest for Episode Seventeen of the Fermenting Place [podcast] is the inimitable Australian (via the UK) wine and drinks writer and author, Max Allen. Max is the man when it comes to understanding the story's around wine and other drinks. He has been writing about such elixir for almost 30 years, which includes four books, such as The Future Make…

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Chaim Meir Tessler – General Partner at OurCrowd 27:57

3+ y ago27:57

27:57

Start-Up Nation Mentorship Israel Director, Dean Meyer and Director of Mentor Relations, Elan Arnowitz, sit down Chaim Meir Tessler, a leading VC in Israel who is a Partner at OurCrowd. During this episode, Chaim discusses how he got into VC, and the challenges he faced throughout his career as a technologist. Chaim also discusses the Israeli VC ec…

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Episode Sixteen - Michael Tremblay [Sake Samurai - Sake Scholar] 1:16:45

3+ y ago1:16:45

1:16:45

My guest for Episode Sixteen of the Fermenting Place [podcast] is Sake Samurai, Michael Tremblay. Michael is like a Master of Wine, but for sake. He is one of only 70 sake samurai in the world. So, when it comes to wanting to learn and know a little more about sake and its place within our world, Michael Tremblay - Sake Samurai, is the guy you want…

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Zvika Orron – General Partner at Viola Ventures 27:15

3+ y ago27:15

27:15

Start-Up Nation Mentorship Director of Mentor Relations, Elan Arnowitz and VP of Mentor Relations, Ben Slotkin sit down with Zvika Orron, General Partner at Viola Ventures. In this episode, they discuss the impact of multi-stage funds on the Israeli startup ecosystem, how operational experience translates to investing acumen, the importance of a te…

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Episode Fifteen - Bill Downie [William Downie Wines] 1:47:40

3+ y ago1:47:40

1:47:40

My guest for Episode Fifteen of the Fermenting Place [podcast] is winegrower, Bill Downie. Some say, Bill is the O.G. of site specific pinot noir in Australia, who commands a cult following of fervent wine disciples that consider him the grand daddy of the natural wine movement... I dunno, to be honest. Bill's a nice guy, a great winemaker, and esp…

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Episode Fourteen - James Millton [MIllton Vineyards & Winery] 1:16:21

3+ y ago1:16:21

1:16:21

James Millton is a pioneering New Zealand winegrower, an inadvertent philosopher, and staunch advocate for biodynamic ways of farming - especially at the Millton Vineyards, which lie close to the coast in Gisborne, on the eastern side of the North Island of Aotearoa. James possesses a unique knack of providing incredible insight into the infinitely…

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