In this episode, Dr. Shah & Dr. Maxfield have discussions on sunscreen effectiveness in aviation settings, practical travel skincare tips, and the impact of marketing strategies on men's skincare products. 00:00 Intro 00:48 Life Updates 01:31 Product of the Day 03:36 34 Products To Solve Skincare Woes (pt2) 20:01 15 Minute Skincare Routine in Airpl…

Join Dr. Shah & Dr. Maxfield as they talk about products-for-not-so-pleasant-skincare-woes, some collagen boosting tips, Jake Paul's skincare debut, and how Vaseline is the greatest of all time. 00:00 Intro 00:50 Life Updates 03:10 Product of the Day 06:00 Quick Update On California Retinol Ban 06:36 Topic 1: 34 Products To Solve Skincare Woes (pt1…

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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Dr. Shah & Dr. Maxfield talk about dangerous sunscreens, Chris Pine's acne story, The Ordinary's Anti-Marketing Marketing & Neutrogena missing the $42 billion beauty boom. 00:00 Intro 01:12 Life Updates 02:52 Product Of The Day 08:46 Safety & Efficacy Of Sunscreens 22:11 Chris Pine Addresses Acne 31:06 The Ordinary's Anti-Marketing 38:56 Neutrogena…

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…

In this episode, Dr. Shah & Dr. Maxfield discuss California potentially banning the sale of retinol and AHA's to children, Kelly Slater's skincare brand launch, and Pfizer reports a patient death in Duchenne gene therapy study. 00:00 Intro 00:53 Life Updates 03:33 Product Of The Day 06:17 California Bill Would Ban Selling Skincare with Retinoids, R…

In this episode of Doctorly Unhinged, Dr.'s Muneeb Shah and Luke Maxfield delve into the new Remedy product launch, unsexy products that work the FTC’s recent decision to ban non-compete clauses. 00:00 Intro 01:14 Life Updates 08:09 Product of the Day 16:48 "Unsexy" Products That Actually Work 27:30 FTC Bans Noncompete Clauses 50:02 Wrap-Up…

This episode covers a Dr. Maxfield's recent trip to Paris, the safety concerns around vampire facials, the closure of Walmart's healthcare clinics, and the challenges in the healthcare industry. 00:00 Intro 00:53 Life Updates 07:17 Product Of The Day 10:46 Topic 1: CDC Warning on "Vampire Facials" 29:04 Topic 2: Walmart Closing Its Healthcare Clini…

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…

In this episode, Dr. Shah and Dr. Maxfield discuss the reports of counterfeit Botox in the US, Discuss spray-on sunscreen & take a look at the internet's most popular sunscreens. 00:00 Intro 00:53 Life Updates 03:25 Product of the Day 09:42 Counterfeit Botox 20:52 Spray Sunscreen 23:08 The Internet's Favorite Sunscreens 29:29 Hobbies & Wrap-Up…

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…

This episode of Doctorly Unhinged takes us on a mobile journey with Dr. Muneeb Shah and Luke Maxfield as they discuss their latest life updates, the concept of whole-body deodorants, common skincare application errors by influencers, and the difficulties of short-form content. 00:00 Intro 04:10 Colorado Dry Skin Routine 07:25 Whole Body Deodorant 1…

Dive into this episode of Doctorly Unhinged with Dr. Shah and Dr. Maxfield as they talk about the viral 'skincare trifecta' trending on social media, the Skincare Brand of the Year, Superdrug’s price freeze on cosmetics and the vast influence of YouTube as a powerful learning and content platform.By Doctorly

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…

Dr. Shah and Dr. Maxfield talk about some life updates, then delve into the complexities surrounding the retinol ban in the EU, and emerging body skincare trends for 2024. 00:00 Intro 08:00 Life Changing Skincare 15:05 Retinol Banned In Europe? 29:23 Body Skincare TrendsBy Doctorly

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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…

In this episode Dr. Shah and Dr. Maxfield kick off with updates on Dr. Shah's skincare brand launch! What is the mystery of "The Bachelor," and his yellow eyes - what's behind this common condition? And is Michael Cera the founder of CeraVe? What was behind the Super Bowl advertisement by CeraVe. 00:00 Life Update & Remedy Headband Launch 06:20 Bac…

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…

Go to @remedyskin on instagram to shop Dr. Shah’s exclusive headband! https://www.instagram.com/remedyskin This episode features a detailed discussion on topics like life updates, including Dr. Shah's brand launch, evaluating skincare hacks that they either hate or love, and experimenting with ChatGPT for skincare routines.…

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 …

Join Dr. Shah and Dr. Maxfield as they delve into crucial skincare topics in this episode. They discuss the implications of the Modernization of Cosmetic Regulation Act on product safety, examine the controversial return of tanning beds, and debate skincare's role in setting beauty standards. The episode also features personal travel stories and in…

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…

Dr. Shah and Dr. Maxfield talk discuss new goals for the new season and deep dive online shopping platforms like Temu and TikTok Shop, and how these platforms influence consumer trends. And shining a spotlight on recent skincare industry shifts, acquisitions and the evolving role of dermatologists in product development. 00:00 Introduction and Exci…

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 …

In this episode of “Doctorly Unhinged,” Dr. Shah and Dr. Maxfield return for Season 2 with a blend of life updates and engaging discussions on skincare. They delve into the importance of simple skincare routines, the implications of Gen Z’s lifestyle on skin health, and the evolving dynamics of the workforce. This episode offers a unique perspectiv…

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…

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…

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…

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…

The Doctors navigate Amazon Prime Day. What are the deals you should be looking for? And what products are perfect for your fall skincare routine. 2:30 - Life Updates 4:09 - Amazon Prime Day 15:33 - The Skin Spatula 20:33 - Top 5 Fall skincare tips and trends Disclaimer: This podcast is not intended to provide diagnosis, treatment, or medical advic…

The Doctors look at why Ariana Grande Is taking a break from filler and What that means for you. Medical Tourism is here to stay, but what are actually the benefits and risks of traveling abroad for procedures? And, financial investments, an intro into our thoughts on single stocks and other options you might explore. 1:09 - Life Recap 9:55 - Disso…

Graham Duncan (@GrahamDuncanNYC) is a longtime investor and author of a legendary essay on reference checking: https://grahamduncan.blog/whats-going-on-here/ He was interviewed by Village Global co-founder and partner Ben Casnocha (@bencasnocha) during a special masterclass for Village Global founders and friends of the firm. Takeaways: - Be aware …

Sebastian Mallaby (@scmallaby) is the Paul A. Volcker senior fellow for international economics at the Council on Foreign Relations and a contributing columnist for The Washington Post. He is the author of five books, including most recently The Power Law: Venture Capital and the Making of the New Future. He joined Olga Serhiyevich, head of investo…

The Doctors talk inflation in skincare and show you how to get bang for your buck in your skincare routine. And a look at the viral ingredient Castor Oil. What's behind the hype of this "Proven" ingredient. 1:49 - Inflation and how to budget a routine 20:14 - Can castor oil regrow your hair? Disclaimer: This podcast is not intended to provide diagn…

The doctors discuss the passing of Jimmy Buffett and the details of his skin cancer Merkel cell carcinoma. Vibrio vulnificus and "flesh-eating bacteria" from the ocean, what this is, and who might be at risk. And the fall of the Biotech firm Amyris and what might happen to beloved brands like Biossance. 1:25 - Dr. Shah's trip to Japan. 3:54 - Jimmy…

The Doctors look at old school beauty tips and which ones are worth trying, and which ones are best left in the past. Also, a look at Traptox, is this a new way to use botox that could slim your silhouette? 1:26 - Life updates 4:13 - Old School Beauty Tips 19:27 - Neck Muscle Spasms Disclaimer: This podcast is not intended to provide diagnosis, tre…

Julio Vasconcellos (@JulioV), managing partner at Atlantico, and Ana Martins (@martinsg_ana), partner at Atlantico, join Anne Dwane (@adwane), co-founder and partner at Village Global, to discuss Atlantico’s 2023 report on digital transformation in Latin America. Takeaways: - If Latin America was its own country it would be #3 in the world in terms…

(0:55) Chess World Cup, Dr Shah's world travels. (6:30) Do tick bites cause a serious allergic reaction to red meat? The doctors look at Alpha-gal syndrome,. And, (17:11) are individuals getting injectable cosmetics at a younger age, if so, should they? Disclaimer: This podcast is not intended to provide diagnosis, treatment, or medical advice. Con…

Gurdane Bhutani and Zeshan Muhammedi are co-founders and GPs at MBX, a VC firm investing in early-stage bio/healthtech companies tackling major public health threats. Prior to that they co-founded healthcare and life-science venture capital firm FundRx, where they championed the firm's build-out of its community-driven investment infrastructure, mo…

Lee Hnetinka, founder and CEO of Future and Darkstore, joins Olga Serhiyevich, Head of Investor Relations at Village Global, on this episode. Lee and his companies are building innovative solutions in retail and e-commerce and have worked with world’s most admired brands like Nike, Adidas and Disney where they enabled same-day and 1-hour delivery f…

Cameron Dawson, Chief Investment Officer at NewEdge Wealth, joins Olga Serhiyevich, Head of Investor Relations, on this episode. Prior to joining NewEdge Wealth, Cameron was the Chief Market Strategist at Fieldpoint Private Securities and a Senior Equity Analyst at Bank of America. Takeaways: Cameron says that wealth management firms can provide th…

We pick the best of quirky skincare products that actually work, peek under the facekini, to see if this is the sun protection face wear we should all be using. And deep dive into the decline of Olaplex and how this came about. 1:01 - Life update 2:49 - 34 Top Quirky Beauty Products 14:00 - Facekinis 23:00 - Olaplex Sales Decline Disclaimer: This p…

Prescott Watson (@prescottwatson) joins Olga Serhiyevich (@olgaserhi), head of investor relations at Village Global, on this episode. Prescott is co-founder of Port Power, a software platform that aims to de-risk commercial fleets’ adoption of electric vehicles by ensuring their charging infrastructure functions flexibly and reliably. Takeaways: - …

We look at a psoriasis molecule that may also cause aging, how brands have widely adopted Dermatologist recommended ingredients, and whether that is actually a good thing. Also, the skin benefits from muscadine wine, even alcohol-free, and the trend of LED masks and why they have staying power. Disclaimer: This podcast is not intended to provide di…

We break down the details of the Barbie skincare routine step by step and look at the controversial craze, how often do dermatologists really say you should be showering? 1:08 - What's going on. 3:52 - Podcast update 4:55 - Top 4 moisturizers for the summer 12:40 - Margot Robbie's "Barbie" skin routine breakdown 30:16 - How many showers are too man…

Doctorly Duo discusses the new Threads App from Meta, the dangers of the aging filter, and whether TikTok beauty content is ruining dermatology. Topics Discussed: 0:22 - What is Threads and should Dr. Maxfield join? 12:46 - The Age Filter takes the internet by storm. 25:47 - What dermatologists think of social media skin trends. Disclaimer: This po…

With Dr. Shah under the weather, the Doctorly duo discusses common cold hacks, what they're buying on Prime Day, and the skincare sequence to follow for your wedding. They also dive into the risks and rise of generic private label store brands and discuss the Fragrance of the Year. Episode Topics: 2:34 - Our favorite common cold hacks 7:20 - Prime …

We look at how to take care of your skin before and after you exercise, how to make sunscreen sprays and sticks work for your skin, and what genetic testing might mean for your skincare (3:28) - Tips for before and after working out (6:32) - Sunscreen Sticks Controversy (9:47) - Skepticism of sprays (11:51) - The hardest part of skin care after wor…