Best Proptech Labs Podcasts (2024)

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Nathan Sahyoun of Belle Property Parramatta - Proptech Labs Podcast Episode 2 41:27

1d ago41:27

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Join us as we chat with Nathan Sahyoun, Managing Principal of Belle Property Parramatta, about his journey in the real estate industry. Nathan shares insights on managing dynamic teams, delivering exceptional client service, and his strategies for mastering property development. Tune in to learn how he leverages his expertise to drive success in a …

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Morning Tea with "The Shark" Andrew Banks - Life Lessons & Entrepeneurship 48:46

1M ago48:46

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Join co-hosts Rafael and Kunal for the debut episode of the Proptech Labs Podcast as they sit down with the legendary Andrew Banks. Many recognise Andrew from his influential role on Shark Tank Australia, where he shared his expertise over four seasons. In this episode, we delve into the man behind the camera, exploring Andrew’s rich history, diver…

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What is the impact of ChatGPT & AI on real estate | Monk Realty Show 13:47

11M ago13:47

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🎙️ Ever wondered how AI is reshaping the real estate landscape? 🏡🤖 We're excited to unveil our latest podcast episode on the "Impact of AI on Real Estate". Watch the full episode here - Dive into a riveting discussion where we shed light on: 1️⃣ Evaluating the AI Effect - Unpacking the nuances and understanding how real estate professionals can eff…

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Is Built to rent the solution to global rental inflation | Ft. Ajay Kumar & Shan Elangovan, Monk Tech Labs 10:07

11M ago10:07

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The Built to Rent (BTR) model has emerged as a potential solution to the escalating challenge of global rental inflation. By retrofitting traditional rental properties to fit the BTR model, investors and property developers can unlock numerous benefits that promise to increase rental yields and provide a more sustainable rental market. However, thi…

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Unveiling Global Rental Inflation | Ft. Ajay Kumar & Shan Elangovan | MonkRealtyShow 6:25

12M ago6:25

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Welcome to "Unveiling Global Rental Inflation," the insightful podcast hosted by Shan Elangovan, Global Marketing Director of Monk Tech Labs. Join us as we dive deep into the complexities of global rental inflation and gain valuable insights from Ajay Kumar, Co-Founder & CEO of Monk Tech Labs, as he sheds light on the various factors contributing t…

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Building Sound Proptech Business | Ft. Angie Mahtaney, Business Mentor - Brigade REAP 39:05

12M ago39:05

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Listen to Angie Mahtaney, Business Mentor at Brigade REAP, on Monk Realty Show discussing how to build a successful Proptech business. Angie shares her insights on the various ways Proptech changes the real estate game and the opportunities it creates for stakeholders. Learn best practices, strategies and essential tips to launch and scale a succes…

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Last 20 years of Real Estate in Dubai | Dr. Dr. Michael Waters MRICS | Heriot-Watt university, Dubai 31:24

1y ago31:24

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Join us on the Monk Realty Show as we dive into a captivating conversation with Dr. Michael Waters MRICS, an esteemed Associate Professor in Real Estate at Heriot-Watt University, Dubai Campus In this episode, Dr. Waters shares his profound insights on three pivotal topics shaping the real estate industry today. 1. Learnings from Dubai: Discover wh…

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How to build the right partnerships to globally expand your Real estate | Ft.Daniele Russolillo 35:03

1y ago35:03

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“House as an object, it's been the same too long…Very soon, if you sit in an apartment without a digital ecosystem around it, people won’t even look at the apartment.”- Daniele Russolillo Most real estate developers take years to expand their business outside a city. After handing over the keys, "they don't want to hear from the resident again". Pl…

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UAE Rental yields, real estate education, yachts, and Mt. Kilimanjaro | Ft. Morgan Dalton from Asteco 28:13

1y ago28:13

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Formed in Dubai in 1985, Asteco is The Middle East’s largest full service real estate services company. We spoke to Morgan Dalton, Director at Asteco, who has been associated with Asteco since 2008. In this conversation, Morgan gives a wide-angle view of the UAE Property Market, state of sustainability, and why the future of PropTech is "more of th…

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Practical Property Management | Ft. Muhammad Jawad of IMKAN 33:53

1y ago33:53

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Muhammad Jawad, Manager for Property & Community Management at IMKAN Properties, joined us for the fifth episode of the Monk Realty Show. Having worked at names like WAFI Group, EMAAR, and RAK Properties, he comes with a diverse experience in UAE's real estate sector. As the first Certified Property Manager (CPM) ® from IREM®, he is a big believer …

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Understanding PropTech Procurement | Ft. Eddie Holmes of Unissu 35:25

1y ago35:25

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Compared to other areas, why is real estate a laggard in adopting technology? Why are teams within these companies averse to trying out new products? And how should PropTech companies go about RFIs and RFPs? Eddie Holmes is the Co-founder of Unissu, a PropTech and ReTech marketplace which help buyers and sellers do business together more effectivel…

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Building the Spinal Cord of Facilities Management | Ft. Mohamad Abou Laban 34:17

1y ago34:17

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Every reflex action needs a spinal cord, be it in the human body or in Facilities Management. As a fitness fanatic and award-winning FM Advocate, Mohamad Abou Laban knows how a great FM culture is almost like the spinal cord. He joined us on Monk Realty Show and shared his insights on everything in FM - Highlights 1) Why is a system as strong as it…

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Scaling Coliving in Singapore | Ft. Eugene Lim from The Assembly Place 32:09

1y ago32:09

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I asked my ex-client, "Why don't you rent the house to me, because I want to run a social experiment.” He rented the house to me at SGD 5,000...Two weeks later, we achieved a rent of SGD 10,800. Three years later, here we are with 1200 rooms and counting. Eugene Lim, Episode 2 - Monk Realty Show In less than 4 years, The Assembly Place (TAP) has gr…

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A well-run community isn't what you think | Ft. Waqar Hasan 31:50

1y ago31:50

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Decoding Community Management "Good community managers and property managers manage the expenses. They make sure that the expenses are under control. Great property and community managers also look at revenue." - Waqar Hasan In the world of Property Management, words like community and due diligence are used quite loosely. But what makes a great Co…

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#82 - Data-driven LP investing with Jake Kupperman (Principal @ Level VC) 21:45

1+ y ago21:45

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Guest: Jake Kupperman (@jbkupperman) Company: Level Ventures Location: New York, NY Background: Level is a leading data-driven investment manager focused on technology innovation. Their team thinks about venture investing differently than most, and they apply deep levels of data science to inform their decision-making process. Talking points (five-…

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#81 - VC over-saturation and workflow automations with Tim Flannery (CEO @ Passport) 23:02

1+ y ago23:02

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Talking points (five-second version): The old state of venture investing The new state of venture investing Why the market is ripe for new workflows

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#80 - How to use programmatic SEO to reach 200k monthly unique site visitors with Nico Cerdeira (Founder @ Failory) 20:33

1+ y ago20:33

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Guest: Nico Cerdeira (@nicocerdeira) Company: Failory Location: Buenos Aires, Argentina Background: Failory is a content side for founders, and Nico has led their team for the past five years. Their team has mastered their marketing, and their site brings in hundreds of thousands of unique visitors per month. They use programmatic SEO to make this …

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#79 - Running an angel group vs. running a traditional fund, subsections of proptech worth betting on, and growing a paid community to 200 members with Matt Knight (Founder @ Proptech Angel Group) 23:17

1+ y ago23:17

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Guest: Matt Knight (@JustMattKnight) Company: Proptech Angel Group Location: Atlanta, GA Background: Proptech Angel Group is an angel group out of Atlanta that, as the name suggests, invests in companies shaping the future of real estate. The group has grown to ~200 members, and Matt is the founder and leader of the group. If you invest in proptech…

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#78 - Alternative ways to build track record with Mack Kolarich (VP @ Assure) 47:46

1+ y ago47:46

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Guest: Mack Kolarich (@MackKolarich) Company: Assure Background: Assure is the OG and most-used special purpose vehicle platform. They help anybody running SPVs by handling all of the administrative work that you don't have time for. Mack is a VP, and he also leads up their analytics team to leverage data to better understand trends. Talking points…

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#77 - Investing in the future of finch with Drew Glover (General Partner @ Fiat Growth) 48:07

1+ y ago48:07

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Guest: Drew Glover (@DrewBailer) Company: Fiat Growth Background: Fiat Growth is an emerging VC focused on supporting and growing the next generation of fintech companies. Talking points (five-second version): Differences in evaluating and investing companies at different stages of the lifecycle Overcoming the hurdles of selling into financial serv…

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#76 - Portfolio construction and scenario planning with Anubhav Srivstava (Founder @ Tactyc) 49:38

1+ y ago49:38

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Guest: Anubhav Srivastava (@anubhav0313) Company: Tactyc Background: Anubhav is the founder and CEO of Tactyc, a venture portfolio construction, performance forecasting, and scenario planning software for data-driven funds. Get started with a 30% discount on their Construction and Solo plans by using the code CONFLUENCE30 at checkout. Talking point…

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#75 - Community, capital, and the future of venture with Jacob Peters (General Partner @ House Capital) 49:25

2y ago49:25

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Guest: Jacob Peters (@J__Cub) Company: House Capital Role: Co-Founder & General Partner Background: House Capital is the venture arm of Launch House. They invest ~$100k checks to support builders of the next Silicon Valley, and all of their portfolio companies get lifetime access into Launch House. Talking points (five-second version): How the youn…

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#74 - Seeding the next era of fund managers with Mike Suprovici (Head of Acceleration @ VC Lab) 33:36

2y ago33:36

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Guest: Mike Suprovici (@msuprovici) Company: VC Lab Role: Head of Acceleration Background: VC Lab is the leading venture capital accelerator for fund managers. The program is 16 weeks, it's free for participants (once accepted), and the goal is to help participants reach their first close. Talking points (five-second version): The types of people t…

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#73 - Building and scaling online communities with David Kobrosky (CEO @ Intros AI) 31:40

2y ago31:40

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Guest: David Kobrosky (@thebrunchguy) Company: Intros AI Role: CEO Background: Intros AI helps automate introductions to help communities build stronger connections. We use their software to help our community make more meaningful relationships, and Confluence premium members can sign up for that service here. Talking points (five-second version): …

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#72 - Melissa Widner (CEO @ Lighter Capital) on venture alternatives and revenue-based financing 21:42

2y ago21:42

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Guest summary (10-second version): Guest: Melissa Widner (@melissawidner) Company: Lighter Capital Role: CEO Background: Lighter Capital is a revenue-based financing fund that helps SaaS companies raise capital without giving up ownership. Talking points (five-second version): Revenue-based financing dynamics Ownership preferences of founders How d…

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#71 - Zain Jaffer (Zain Ventures) on prepping for a successful exit, non-obvious differences between family offices and traditional funds, and opportunities in the future of real estate 35:56

2y ago35:56

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This week we had on Zain Jaffer (@zainjaffer) from Zain Ventures. Zain is a former operator with multiple exits under his belt, the most notable being Vungle's $780 million acquisition by Blackstone in 2019. Zain now primarily focuses on his family office, Zain Ventures, and he invests primarily in real estate and proptech companies. In this talk, …

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#70 - Alexa Grabell (Co-Founder & CEO @ Pocus) on branding as a product-led growth company, creating early demand for your product, and extracting value from investors after they write checks 27:10

2y ago27:10

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This week we had on Alexa Grabell (@alexa_grabell) from Pocus. Pocus is a product-led sales platform that helps GTM teams use data to improve customer acquisition, conversion, and expansion. Alexa is the co-founder & CEO, and she just raised $23mm to fuel their next phase of growth. In this talk, we cover: Branding as a product-led growth company C…

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#69 - Nick Moran (General Partner @ New Stack) on building influence within venture, the solo capitalist movement, and why it's worth betting on talent outside of the hubs 37:42

2y ago37:42

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This week we had on Nick Moran (@TheFullRatchet) with New Stack Ventures. New Stack is a Chicago-based funds that invests in outsiders. They aim to back pre-seed and seed founders working on problems within software, fintech, protech, healthcare, supply chain, and e-commerce. Nick is the managing partner of the fund, and he is also the founder and …

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#68 - Kirby Porter (Founder @ New Game Labs) on athletes and web3 41:55

2y ago41:55

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This week we had on Kirby Porter (@KirbyPorter_) with New Game Labs. Kirby started her career in venture, and switched over the operating side recently to launch New Game Labs to help athletes learn, connect, and create in web3. In this talk, we cover: Figuring out your "why" NIL deals and their impact on college athletics Layering on community to …

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#67 - Corey Walters (CEO & Here) on educating before selling, the process of fractionalizing hard assets, and solving bottlenecks as you scale 54:36

2y ago54:36

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This week we had on Corey Walters with Here. Here let's anybody invest into vacation rentals like stocks. They handle all the administrative work; investors earn passive income. We love this company, and we're currently syndicating a small allocation into their upcoming round (to view our memo and participate, you'll have to back us syndicate first…

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#66 - Jared Fuller (Partnerships @ BuiltFirst) on using ecosystems to your advantage, modern partnerships 101, and how to make sure that your portfolio CEOs are making the right hires 39:22

2y ago39:22

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This week we had on Jared Fuller (@fullerfreedom) with BuiltFirst. BuiltFirst helps communities spin up vendor marketplaces to help community members make better software decisions. We're one of the 200+ communities they have onboarded (we use them for our perk board), and they have already created $30mm in software savings. Jared runs partnerships…

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#65 - Nik Talreja (Co-Founder & CEO @ Sydecar) on why more junior investors are using SPVs to build their track record, the benefits of not building in public, and attracting top talent 31:02

2y ago31:02

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This week we had on Nik Talreja (@niktalreja) from Sydecar. Sydecar is a frictionless deal execution platform for venture investors. Their platform handles back-office operations, automating banking, compliance, contracts, and reporting so that customers can focus on making deals and building relationships. In this talk, we cover: Why more junior i…

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#64 - Fed (Founder @ Hive Index) on things that great online communities do well, why community-focused businesses are here to stay, and the rise of the solopreneur 48:41

2+ y ago48:41

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This week we had on Fed (@foliofed) with Hive Index. Hive Index is an aggregation tool that let's anybody find the right online communities to join. Fed is a nomad, a bootstrapped founder, and he also runs another software company when he's not busy with Hive Index. In this talk, we cover: Things that great communities do well Community-focused bus…

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#63 - Dustin McCaffree (Founder @ Marvel) on winning at SEO, why every company is becoming a media company, and overcoming bottlenecks 35:11

2+ y ago35:11

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This week we had on Dustin McCaffree (@terribledustin) with Marvel. Marvel helps businesses outsource their content creation, and it specializes in blogs and other forms of written content. We use them for a lot of our content, and we would recommend them to anybody reading this. In this talk, we cover: Winning the SEO game Why every company is bec…

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#62 - Tyler Denk (CEO @ beehiiv) on creating tribalism, processes to ship faster, and why free is not always better 29:52

2+ y ago29:52

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This week we had on Tyler Denk (@denk_tweets) of beehiiv. Beehiiv is an all-in-one newsletter solution that helps writers create better content is keep more of their revenue. In this talk, we cover: Creating an "us vs. them" mentality Processes to ship product faster Why free is not always better

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#61 - Michael Quigley (Co-Founder @ SpinCar) on investing with an operator mindset, partnerships and commitment in a world of abundance, and what trends are most exciting within venture 22:35

2+ y ago22:35

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This week we had on Michael Quigley at SpinCar. SpinCar is an automative merchandising platform for automative dealers, wholesalers, and OEMs. The company has grown to millions in recurring revenue, and Michael acts as the president while also serving as a managing partner at StartFast. In this talk, we cover: Investing with an operator mindset Par…

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#60 - Kenny Rose (Founder @ FranShares) on alternative ways to build passive income 55:16

2+ y ago55:16

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This week we had on Kenny Rose with FranShares. FranShares makes it possible for anybody to build passive income through franchise investing. Their team is planning to open up access soon, and you can sign up for the waitlist for free using this link. In this talk, we cover: The appeal of cash flow compared to speculative bets Creating hype before …

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#59 - Jake Barry & Kai Han (Co-Founders @ Pallet) on the past, current, and future state of business recruiting, community-based marketing, and creating value through aggregation 52:07

2+ y ago52:07

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This week we had on Jake (@jjbarry17) and Kai (@hankai1998) from Pallet. Pallet is building hiring infrastructure for communities and creators. We use it for our job board, we love the product, and we wanted to bring on their team to show them some love for helping us add value to this community. In this talk, we cover: The past, current, and futur…

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#58 - Amir Kabir (Partner @ AV8) on the hierarchy of VC priorities, finding product-market fit as an insurtech business, and looking for honesty when evaluating founding teams 47:44

2+ y ago47:44

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This week we had on Amir Kabir (@AmirKabir99) at AV8. AV8 is an early-stage fund that focuses on healthcare, enterprise, financial services and deep-tech. Within his role, Amir primarily covers fintech and insurtech. In this talk, we cover: The four things that matter as a VC Finding product-market fit as an insurtech business Looking for honesty w…

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#57 - Kristofer Martin (Principal @ Will Ventures) on successful traits of athletes-turned-founders, applying skills from different backgrounds, and sectors and opportunities within consumer tech 35:07

2+ y ago35:07

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This week we had on Kristofer Martin (@K_Swizzy20) from Will Ventures. Will is an early-stage fund that invests in consumer, health, and media companies. Their entire team is former college athletes, and they look to back founders with the same type of background. In this talk, we discuss: successful traits of athletes-turned-founders applying skil…

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#56 - Phil Nadel (Managing Director @ Forefront Venture Partners) on building distribution advantages 33:05

2+ y ago33:05

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This week we had on Phil Nadel (@NadelPhil) from Forefront Venture Partners. Forefront is one of the largest and most successful syndicates on AngelList. Phil is the host of a popular podcast called The Pitch, and his partner is also an investor on Shark Tank. Their syndicate focuses on backing revenue-generating companies that they have deep convi…

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#55 - Kai Cash (Investor @ Primary) on creating leverage as a junior investor 34:43

2+ y ago34:43

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This week we had on Kai Cash (@kuaicash) at Primary Venture Partners. Primary is one of the best seed funds in the world. They focus on backing the best founders in New York, and this approach has resulted in their companies raising follow-on capital nearly 90% of the time. Kai is on the investment team, and he spends his time focusing on climate a…

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#54 - Helene Servillon (JourneyOne Ventures) on problems that alcohol, pharma, and CPG don’t address, what makes a cannabis business investible, and obstacles and tailwinds for the cannabis industry 44:05

2+ y ago44:05

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This week we had on Helene Servillon (@HServillon) from JourneyOne Ventures. JourneyOne is a first-time fund focusing on backing cannabis companies poised for high-velocity growth. Helene is the founding partner of the fund, and she does everything within her role. In this talk, we discuss: Problems that alcohol, pharma, and CPG don’t address What …

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#53 - Justine Humenansky (Strategy @ RabbitHole) on ownership-based networks, onboarding late adopters, and staying compliant as a Web3 project 42:17

2+ y ago42:17

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This week we had on Justine Humenansky (@j_humenansky) with RabbitHole. Justine has worked as an investor at Dorm Room Fund, First Round Capital, Playground Global, and she recently switched over to RabbitHole to help the next era of people gain skills for participating in the new digital economy. In this talk, we discuss: Networks based on ownersh…

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#52 - Abigail Tisch (Investor at RRE) on learning to operate within venture, problems that can't be solved with money, and tailwinds and opportunities within mobility tech 33:27

2+ y ago33:27

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This week we had on Abigail Tisch at RRE Ventures. RRE is one of the top funds in the world investing in early-stage, category-defining startups across all sectors and across the country. Abigail works on their investment team, and she focuses on opportunities within mobility, climate, supply chain, and women’s health. In this talk, we discuss: Lea…

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#51 - Victor Pascucci (Managing Partner @ Energy Capital Ventures) on aging utilities infrastructure, powering the clean energy revolution, and applying mental models across industries 36:32

2+ y ago36:32

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This week we had on Victor Pascucci (@victorpascucci3) at Energy Capital Ventures. ECV is a first-time fund focusing on the ESG imperatives and the transformation of the natural gas industry. As a firm, they leverage strong relationships with strategic limited partners in the utilities industry to provide a competitive advantage to their portfolio …

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#50 - Andrew Gadecki (CEO @ MicroAcquire) on flaws with the M&A process, the media painting the wrong picture of entrepreneurship, and replacing gatekeepers 43:52

2+ y ago43:52

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This week we had on Andrew Gazdecki (@agazdecki) at MicroAcquire. MicroAcquire has become the marketplace for startup M&A, and since launching a year ago, it has already helped facilitate 500+ exits. Andrew has built up a brand as one of the most-liked people within tech, and we had a ton of fun picking his brain on a number of different topics. In…

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#49 - Nicole (Williams) Ruiz (Investor @ Compound) on narrative-driven investing, ingredients of great narratives, opportunities within deep tech, and the future of digital education 42:29

2+ y ago42:29

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This week we had on Nicole (Williams) Ruiz (@nwilliams030) at Compound. Compound is a thesis-driven seed stage venture firm investing in bleeding edge technology on the brink of commercialization. Within her role, Nicole focuses on finding and supporting frontier tech companies at the seed. In this talk, we discuss: Narrative-driven investing Ingre…

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#48 - Hanel Baveja (Investment Team @ Union Square Ventures) on thesis-driven sourcing, sharing thoughts online to create magnets for deal flow, and opportunities within fintech and digital wellness 33:58

3y ago33:58

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This week we had on Hanel Baveja (@HanelBaveja) at Union Square Ventures. USV is one of the best venture capital funds in the world, and since 2003, they have invested in over 100 companies that use the power of the internet to re-shape markets. Within her role, Hanel focuses primarily on opportunities within fintech and digital wellness, and she a…

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#47 - Justin Smith (GP @ Recharge Ventures) on starting a fund from scratch, consumer tech in emerging markets, and investing in consumer brands in today's world 38:37

3y ago38:37

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This week we had on Justin Smith at Recharge Ventures. Recharge is a first-time fund that is betting on consumer technology within emerging markets. Justin is a friend of ours, an advisor to our syndicate, and he’s one of the smartest and most genuine guys we’ve met since starting Confluence. In this talk, we discuss: Starting a fund from scratch T…

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