Best Sapere Podcasts (2024)

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The great startup reckoning event of 2023 and 2024, but why startups should now start going back on offense featuring Tom Loverro of IVP 35:56

10m ago35:56

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Follow me @samirkaji for my thoughts on the venture market, with a focus on the continued evolution of the VC landscape. Tom Loverro, General Partner at IVP is our guest as part of our Venture Unlocked Shorts series intended to go deep on a single topic. We revisit Tom’s Twitter post from early 2023, which spoke to the market shift that was in moti…

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How SHE Turned Her Back on Going Global…and Still Built an 8-Figure Empire with Lauren Roe from I Love Linen 54:40

3d ago54:40

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Today we are excited to share this episode with a remarkable SHE-compreneur, Lauren Roe, founder of I Love Linen. Lauren, like many of us, juggles the demands of building a business while managing family life. This episode will give you invaluable insights to help you navigate this balance. I Love Linen, a thriving eight-figure business with a team…

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286 | Balancing Gut Feel, Analytics, and Grit in Business | with Gordon Seabury 29:05

1d ago29:05

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As an outdoor industry leader for nearly 30 years, Gordon has committed his career to building brands that practice a triple bottom line (people, planet and profit) approach to business. Gordon launched Toad&Co, a responsible lifestyle apparel brand in 1996. Now headquartered in Santa Barbara, CA, he remains the CEO of the growing global brand. He …

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Bonus Episode: The Amazon Advantage: Launching and Testing New Brands with Josh Hadley 34:42

2d ago34:42

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Josh Hadley is not just the founder and CEO of an eight-figure e-commerce brand; he is also a leading voice in the e-commerce space as the host of the Ecomm Breakthrough Podcast. His professional journey took off at American Airlines' Leadership Development Program, fresh from earning an MBA from the University of Utah. While maintaining his corpor…

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Finding greatness in non-consensus startups, the story of Twitch from Justin.TV, and why great companies need insights and inflection points with Mike Maples 47:40

3d ago47:40

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Follow me @samirkaji for my thoughts on the venture market, with a focus on the continued evolution of the VC landscape. We're re-joined by Mike Maples, Jr. of Floodgate, this time to discuss his just released new book "Pattern Breakers." Mike was first on the pod in 2021 and it was great to catch up again, this time to discuss the importance of id…

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How SHE Turned Gut Pain into a Multi-Million Dollar Success Story with Jasmine from FixBIOME 59:24

4d ago59:24

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This week we’re joined by Jasmine from FixBIOME, who turned her painful four-year struggle with severe gut issues into an e-commerce success story. After developing a solution for her own health problems, Jasmine realised her innovation could help others and FixBIOME was born, now a multi-million dollar business transforming lives worldwide. In thi…

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285 | Launch and Learn: Balancing Risk and Realism in Startup | with Brandon Blum 24:41

5d ago24:41

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Brandon Blum is the Cofounder and CEO of For Others, a mission-driven lifestyle brand based out of New York City. Before For Others, Brandon spent six all-encompassing years inside the marketing wings of three prodigiously large media companies in New York City. Brandon possesses a blend of experiences spanning branding, marketing, digital, media, …

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How SHE Transformed a Family Business and DOUBLED Its Revenue This Last Year with Lauren from Motto Fashions 54:00

11d ago54:00

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Can a family-owned bricks and mortar business adapt and thrive in the digital age? Today, we’re talking to Lauren, the dynamic force behind Motto Fashions. Originally founded by her parents over 30 years ago, Lauren took the reins in 2021 and quickly grew the business to five times its original revenue. But when COVID hit, Lauren faced the ultimate…

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284 | Ambition with Patience: Growing a Business Over Decades | with Shawn Nelson 26:20

12d ago26:20

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Shawn D. Nelson is the founder and CEO of Lovesac, repeatedly recognized as the fastest growing furniture brand in the US for over a decade. Lovesac is publicly traded on Nasdaq, ticker “LOVE,” and is projected to exceed $1 Billion in annual sales over the next few years leveraging its rapidly growing fleet of more than 270 Lovesac branded retail l…

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TX Zhuo’s of Fika Ventures on raising a Fund I, evolving decision making frameworks, and what founder first means to them 41:28

16d ago41:28

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Follow me @samirkaji for my thoughts on the venture market, with a focus on the continued evolution of the VC landscape. We're joined by TX Zhuo, Co-Founder and General Partner of Fika Ventures. His tech career began in college when he started an online textbook marketplace. After working at McKinsey and as a CFO at an operating company, TX joined …

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Bonus Episode: Preparing for the Future: AI and Data in Digital Marketing with Udayan Bose 33:31

16d ago33:31

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Udayan Bose is the Founder & CEO of NetElixir, has been driving success for retail businesses online for nearly 20 years. With a focus on the digital retail space, NetElixir uses proprietary technology, strategic growth models, and expert campaign management services to deliver exceptional results for their 600+ retail clients worldwide. Udayan's d…

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How SHE Went From Olympian to an E-commerce Success Story & Built a Database of Over 1 MILLION with Lisa Curry from Happy Healthy You 56:38

18d ago56:38

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Most of you will need no introduction to Lisa Curry - triple Olympian, bestselling author, and co-founder of Happy Healthy You, an Australian health and lifestyle community that’s revolutionizing women’s wellness. With multi-million dollar revenues and a Facebook group of over 200,000 active members, Lisa’s story is nothing short of inspiring. In t…

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283 | Brand Loyalty: Creating Value Beyond Price | with Nicholas Hernandez 35:51

20d ago35:51

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Just two weeks after graduating from high school, Nicholas plunged into the vibrant world of television, initiating a career that would meander through the exhilarating realms of entertainment and entrepreneurship. After 7 years in “the business” the transition into married life marked a significant turning point, prompting Nick to navigate towards…

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How SHE's scaling into the MULTI-MILLIONS and sold 900 units IN A DAY with Lou Rice from Strapsicle 55:38

26d ago55:38

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Can you take a simple idea and turn it into a thriving business? Meet Lou Rice, the brilliant mind behind Strapsicle, and one of our community’s shining stars for the past 18 months. Lou’s product, a Kindle strap, has captured hearts and wallets alike, putting Strapsicle on the path to $2 million in annual revenue. When Lou joined us last year at S…

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282 | Identifying Market Opportunities and Taking Action | with Gabi Saper & Enzo Gonzalez 29:44

27d ago29:44

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Gabi Saper is a visionary entrepreneur and digital marketing strategist, renowned for co-founding CMY Cubes, a trailblazing STEAM-focused enterprise that has revolutionized learning through interactive and sensory tools. Her strategic acumen and innovative use of digital platforms, especially TikTok, catapulted CMY Cubes into viral success, leading…

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Bonus Episode: Mapping Success: Ecommerce Transitions Done Right with Amandeep Singh 31:07

1M ago31:07

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Amandeep is a seasoned web development expert and entrepreneur with over 14 years of proven success in driving eCommerce innovation. As the founder of BigC Experts and Cronix, he excels in building high-performing teams and delivering complex web projects for businesses of all sizes. Amandeep's expertise spans the entire web development lifecycle, …

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281 | Continuously Learning While Tuning Out the Noise | with Fiona Frills 22:31

1M ago22:31

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Fiona Frills is a 20-year-old beauty, makeup, fashion, lifestyle influencer and entrepreneur. Since launching her YouTube channel at the age of 10, she has amassed a fan base of over 1 Million followers. At the age of 13, Fiona decided to turn her obsession of makeup into a beauty brand and began developing her own makeup line, Frilliance. She pers…

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Limited Partner Unlocked: Michael Kim Cendana Capital on the Emerging Manager landscape, fundraising, and the need for liquidity 50:50

1M ago50:50

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Follow me @samirkaji for my thoughts on the venture market, with a focus on the continued evolution of the VC landscape. We are back with another LP-focused episode with Michael Kim, Founder of Cendana Capital. Michael shares how he started Cendana around his thesis (at the time very early) of backing small, emerging managers. This led to early inv…

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280 | Balancing Product Functionality and Aesthetics | with Ryan Johnson 22:29

1M ago22:29

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Ryan C. Johnson is the mastermind behind NewRuleFX. He stands out as a seasoned videographer, filmmaker, and entrepreneur with over three decades of esteemed experience in the media realm. His career is adorned with 18 industry accolades, recognizing his outstanding contributions to TV programs, video productions, commercials, and indie features. S…

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279 | The Impact of Word of Mouth for Product Growth | with Kevin Lavelle 29:43

2M ago29:43

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Kevin Lavelle is the CEO and Co-Founder of Harbor. He brings a wealth of experience from his role as the Founder and Chairman of Mizzen+Main, having invented the world’s first performance fabric dress shirt. With a successful growth round raised from L Catterton, partnerships with world-renowned athletes like Phil Mickelson and JJ Watt, and a backg…

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Bonus Episode: Writing for People, Not Just Search Engines with Dale Bertrand 30:20

2M ago30:20

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Dale Bertrand is an SEO and ecommerce expert who leads training and consulting engagements with brands like Citizen Watch, Nestle, XXX. Nowadays, Dale spends his time researching the risks and opportunities posed by Google’s shift to generative AI search. You can follow Dale on LinkedIn and check out his work @fireandspark.com. In This Conversation…

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278 | Investing in Awareness Campaigns for Brand Visibility | with Nicole Goldberg 28:16

2M ago28:16

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Nicole Goldberg is an experienced marketing professional with over fifteen years in the ecommerce industry. Based in Los Angeles, she holds the role of Director of Growth Marketing at Faherty Brand, where she spearheads the development and implementation of the company's growth marketing strategy. Prior to her tenure at Faherty, Nicole played instr…

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Amy Saper of Uncork Capital on how startups should embrace constraints to foster creativity, and her learnings from being at Accel, X, Uber, and Stripe 48:32

2M ago48:32

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Follow me @samirkaji for my thoughts on the venture market, with a focus on the continued evolution of the VC landscape. We are back with Amy Saper, partner at Uncork Capital. Amy shares her journey from Silicon Valley operator at Twitter and Stripe to venture capitalist. She talks about Uncork’s strategy, including its recent $200 million seed fun…

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277 | The Real Goal: Building Something That Works | with Emma McIlroy 28:44

2M ago28:44

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Emma McIlroy is the founder and CEO of Wildfang, a multi million dollar fashion brand on a mission to rewrite the future of gender. Wildfang embraces your masc, your femme and everything-in-between. Wildfang has raised over $1k for charities that focus on racial justice, as well as queer, immigrant, and women’s rights. Pre-Wildfang, Emma spent over…

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Bonus Episode: Redefining SEO: Content Engagement Over Keywords with Brent Peterson 26:40

2M ago26:40

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With over 25 years of experience in the e-commerce industry, Brent is the President and Founder of ContentBasis LLC, a cutting-edge startup that helps businesses optimize their content discovery through predictive analytics and human expertise. ContentBasis is a unique solution that combines advanced technology and human talent to enhance clients' …

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276 | Maintaining Momentum: Staying in Motion & Scaling Up | with Kent Yoshimura 24:10

2M ago24:10

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Kentaro is a multimedia artist, creative director, martial artist, and entrepreneur from Los Angeles, CA. After studying Neuroscience at UCSD then entering into the film program at UCLA, Kentaro started his career creating content for global brands such as McDonald’s, Lego, Benjamin Moore, and many others before eventually transitioning to be a chi…

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275 | The Power of Niche Markets: Finding Your Advantage | with Gustavo Sanchez 24:00

3M ago24:00

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Gustavo is an advertising & marketing executive turned entrepreneur. In the past, he’s held management positions in fortune 500 companies in the US & abroad. He currently runs jijamas®, a high-end sleepwear brand that he founded several years ago to help women unwind & relax from their busy lifestyles. He loves all things related to e-commerce and …

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Bonus Episode: Capturing Referral Value: Turning Customers into Affiliates with Noah Tucker 11:26

3M ago11:26

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Noah Tucker is the founder of Social Snowball, the word-of-mouth marketing platform for ecommerce. His experience in building Shopify sites, running ads, and working with influencers led him to build Social Snowball, which now supports affiliate and influencer marketing for brands like Fanjoy, Goorin Bros, and Outway Socks. Social Snowball’s modern…

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274 | Building Authentic Connections in Celebrity Partnerships | with Karina Kogan 23:51

3M ago23:51

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Karina Kogan is an award winning marketing and technology executive with a track record of feuling transformational growth and digital innovation for disruptor brands. Karina currently serves as Chief Commercial and Marketing Officer at Pvolve, an omnichannel fitness company that in 2023 announced a strategic partnership with Jennifer Aniston. Kari…

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LP Unlocked shorts: What We're Hearing about Venture Liquidity with Meghan Reynolds of Altimeter 25:00

3M ago25:00

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Follow me @samirkaji for my thoughts on the venture market, with a focus on the continued evolution of the VC landscape. Today we have another version of Venture Unlocked shorts, and this time it will be focused on topics within the GP/LP world. Joining me again is Meghan Reynolds, who leads capital formation at Altimeter Capital. This time we disc…

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273 | Shifting To Full-Time Founder: Stability vs. Risk | with Shaina Rainford 21:49

3M ago21:49

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A few years ago, Shaina, CEO of Bask and Lather Co’s younger sister lost ALL of her hair to a ringworm that spread across her scalp and was misdiagnosed as dandruff. Dermatologist told her mother that her hair may never grow back after months of having a smooth, shiny scalp. Out of desperation, her mother took things into her own hands and created …

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Bonus Episode: AI Integration: Harnessing AI's Potential in Ecommerce with Ashu Dubey 16:46

3M ago16:46

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Ashu Dubey is the CEO and Co-Founder of Gleen, a leading generative AI-based customer service solution. As a serial AI entrepreneur, Ashu previously was CTO and Co-Founder of 12 Labs, an early pioneer in AI-powered personalized health recommendations. Ashu led top of the funnel user growth at LinkedIn, where he significantly accelerated user growth…

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What's happening at the seed stage? Featuring Jenny Fielding, Kirby Winfield, and Nate Williams 45:14

3M ago45:14

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Follow me @samirkaji for my thoughts on the venture market, with a focus on the continued evolution of the VC landscape. This week we're doing another special roundtable discussion with a focus on the seed stage market. Joining us are Jenny Fielding of Everywhere Ventures, Kirby Winfield of Ascend, and Nate Williams of UNION Labs. This whole conver…

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272 | Strategic Vision: Planning Your Business Success | with Mussayab Ehtesham 28:54

3M ago28:54

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Mussayab Ehtesham, affectionately known as "Moose" within his circles, is originally from the vibrant streets of Pakistan. Moose grew up in a middle-class family, instilling in him the values of hard work, resilience, and self-reliance—pillars that would become the foundation of his entrepreneurial spirit. The visionary mind behind DMOOSE, an e-com…

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271 | Investing in Commitment: How Subscriptions Drive Growth | with Brian Pedone 27:49

4M ago27:49

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Brian Pedone took up boxing at the age of 13, and by 19, he had started his own boxing gym working with teenagers. Brian holds a BS in Computer Science and was featured by BusinessWeek in 2008 as one of the top 25 entrepreneurs 25 years and under in America. In 2013 he started the concept for Quiet Punch and has been at it now for over 10 years. Hi…

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Bonus Episode: Strategic Ad Spend: Balancing Perfection with Progress with Jake Madoff 28:03

4M ago28:03

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Jake Madoff is a full-stack growth marketing leader, specializing in growth marketing strategy, paid social, paid search, SEO, and CRO. He’s led growth at three multi-million dollar startups—Bespoke Post, Sealed, and Everytable and founded three startups of his own. Through his 8-year freelance career, he has worked with over 100 brands like HUM Nu…

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The Craft of Venture Capital with David Sacks 55:44

4M ago55:44

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Follow me @samirkaji for my thoughts on the venture market, with a focus on the continued evolution of the VC landscape. We are thrilled to bring you a conversation with David Sacks, Founder and Partner of Craft Ventures. Based in San Francisco, Craft was founded in 2017 and currently has over 3 billion in assets under management. Across the last t…

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270 | Organic Affiliations for a Genuine Brand Storytelling | with Kiran Smith 22:37

4M ago22:37

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As Chief Marketing Officer, Kiran oversees marketing, brand, channel and product strategy along with creative services with a goal of expanding ButcherBox's reach and communicating its authenticity to consumers. Prior to ButcherBox, Kiran served as the CMO at iRobot and as the CEO of Arnold Worldwide. Kiran earned her B.A. in Computer Science from …

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269 | Revolutionizing Wellness Industry: The Apothecary Approach with Shizu Okusa - Honest Ecommerce Ep. 269 | with Shizu Okusa 24:55

4M ago24:55

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Shizu Okusa is the Founder & CEO of Apothékary, a plant-based farmacy that couples traditional medicine with modern day ailments, offering natural alternatives to over-the-counter drugs and beauty products. The company was established in 2019 and has since expanded their business beyond the US and now in 22+ countries worldwide. In This Conversatio…

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Bonus Episode: The Power of Podcasting for Cost-Effective Branding with Mischa Zvegintzov 49:10

4M ago49:10

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Mischa is a dynamic force in the world of digital marketing; empowering heart-centered entrepreneurs to amplify their message into the market and elevate their authority, their impact, and their income. No need for throwing money away on Facebook ads, Mischa has got a better strategy up his sleeve! With a track record of 20 years in old-school sale…

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Adam Bain of 01 Advisors on scaling Twitter from 0 to $1B+, being coached by Bill Campbell, and why they don't take board seats 48:28

4M ago48:28

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Follow me @samirkaji for my thoughts on the venture market, with a focus on the continued evolution of the VC landscape. This week we are pleased to be joined by Adam Bain of 01 Advisors, a San Francisco-based firm with nearly $1 billion under management. Adam and his partners, including Dick Costolo, have taken a very different approach to the ven…

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268 | Keeping It Real: Crafting a Brand That Feels Right | with Preston Rutherford 29:37

4M ago29:37

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Preston Rutherford is the Cofounder of Chubbies Shorts, which was acquired for 9-figures and is now part Solo Brands, a public company. He is also the Cofounder of Loop Returns, the top Shopify Returns & Exchanges Platform. Preston is an expert in Marketing, Growth, Brand, E-commerce, CRO, Data, Acquisition, and Retention. He’s also a dabbler in pr…

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Mitchell Green of Lead Edge Capital on the Moneyball approach to investing, the art of effective cold calling, and managing 700+ strategic LPs 42:04

4M ago42:04

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Follow me @samirkaji for my thoughts on the venture market, with a focus on the continued evolution of the VC landscape. We have a conversation with Mitchell Green, Founder and Managing Partner at Lead Edge Capital. With offices in New York and Santa Barbara, the firm has over $5B in Assets under management and specializes in helping growth-stage c…

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267 | Building a Legacy Brand | with Daniel Winer 34:04

5M ago34:04

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Daniel Winer HexClad Co-Founder & CEO CEO, Co-Founder and kitchen maverick, Daniel Winer is the mastermind behind HexClad Cookware. After spending more than a decade building relationships in the industry, Daniel recognized the opportunity for cookware in the DTC market. He worked to develop the first true innovation in cookware since the invention…

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Bonus Episode: Brand Visual Story Beyond White Backgrounds with Lindsay More Nisbett 26:12

5M ago26:12

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Lindsay More Nisbett is an entrepreneur, creative director, and Co-Founder & Brand Director of The Line Studios, a leading creative production studio with expertise in creating compelling e-commerce and marketing content. Since its inception in January 2016, Lindsay has built The Line Studios into the go-to imagery experts for top e-commerce brands…

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266 | Behind the Crowdfunding Scenes of a Successful Brand | with Samantha Coxe 30:44

5M ago30:44

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Samantha Coxe is the CEO and Founder of Flaus, the world's first electric flosser. Prior to founding Flaus, Sam was a M&A attorney at Skadden, Arps, assisting dozens of high growth startups through their entire life cycle - from formation to exit. As a Female Founder, Sam’s passions supporting Women’s Rights, inclusivity, sustainability, and self-a…

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Limited Partner Unlocked shorts: What we're Hearing from LPs with Meghan Reynolds of Altimeter 25:11

5M ago25:11

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Follow me @samirkaji for my thoughts on the venture market, with a focus on the continued evolution of the VC landscape. Today we have another version of Venture Unlocked shorts, and this time it will be focused on topics within the GP/LP world. Joining me for this around-the-water-cooler recurring series is Meghan Reynolds, who leads capital forma…

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265 | Hustling Your Way Against Business Giants | with Darron Burke 29:20

5M ago29:20

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Darron Burke is the founder and CEO of Burke Brands, a 20-year-old specialty coffee growing and roasting company that started in a garage and now has over $100M in lifetime sales. The company produces the Don Pablo, Pablo's Pride, and Subtle Earth Organic coffee brands, in addition to private label brands for third party CPG companies. Its own bran…

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Khosla Venture's Samir Kaul on building an iconic, durable firm, and the role of non-consensus decision making 42:08

5M ago42:08

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Follow me @samirkaji for my thoughts on the venture market, with a focus on the continued evolution of the VC landscape. We have a conversation with Samir Kaul from Khosla Ventures. Founded in 2004, Khosla is one of the largest and most well-known venture capital firms in the world and led by legendary investor and entrepreneur Vinod Khosla. The fi…

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Bonus Episode: The Power of Perspective: Standing Out in SEO with Josh Piepmeier 27:25

5M ago27:25

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Josh is the Founder and CEO of Meriwether - the SEO agency that generates new revenue for ecommerce brands. Learn more at meriwether.digital. In This Conversation We Discuss: [00:45] Intro [01:06] Evaluating the Ecommerce SEO landscape [02:28] Maximizing SEO investment in modern Ecommerce [05:03] The power of backlinks in the digital space [06:44] …

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