Best Tasneem Podcasts (2024)

1
Episode 347: Joe Caruso - Investor & Mentor 57:17

2h ago57:17

57:17

Episode 347 of The VentureFizz Podcast features Joe Caruso, Investor & Mentor.Lots of people know of Joe as an angel investor, but when I think of Joe… I think of a mentor to so many entrepreneurs and a major supporter of the Boston startup ecosystem.If you go through Joe’s portfolio of investments from his Bantam Group website, it will give a stro…

1
Syed Salim Raza: Digitization, SME Investments & Pakistan’s Financial Challenges 1:06:14

8d ago1:06:14

1:06:14

Syed Salim Raza (also spelt Reza) is a British Pakistani banker and financier who served as the 15th Governor of State Bank of Pakistan. In September 2018, Raza was appointed to the Economic Advisory Council (Pakistan), the Prime Minister's Economic Advisory Council. Timestamps: 00:00 Intro 00:58 Role of Karaandaaz in Financial Inclusion 08:30 Digi…

1
Episode 346: Scott Weller - CTO & Co-Founder, EnFi 57:35

1d ago57:35

57:35

Episode 346 of The VentureFizz Podcast features Scott Weller, CTO & Co-Founder at EnFi.The formula for a thriving tech ecosystem ideally looks something like this:* Entrepreneurial-minded person works for startups and learns a ton. Perhaps they even witness success at scale to an exit.* Said person takes lessons learned and builds their own company…

1
Episode 345: Laura Teicher - Executive Director, FORGE 47:28

17d ago47:28

47:28

Episode 345 of The VentureFizz Podcast features Laura Teicher, Executive Director at FORGE.Did you know that there are over 7,000 manufacturers in the state of Massachusetts? I certainly didn’t. My gut is that most entrepreneurs think that they need to go overseas for manufacturing versus leveraging local resources. And, let’s face it, building a s…

1
Episode 344: Wardah Inam - CEO & Founder, Overjet 48:39

26d ago48:39

48:39

Episode 344 of The VentureFizz Podcast features Wardah Inam, Founder & CEO of Overjet.Building a company in an underserved industry has its pros and cons. Yes, it’s nice to have less competition and a head start, but on the flip side… it might be harder to raise funding if it isn’t a sector of interest for investors or it might even tougher to acqu…

1
#184 Finding Your Way - A Solo Episode 25:44

17d ago25:44

25:44

I am thoroughly enjoying reading "Wayfinding: The Art and Science of How We Find and Lose Our Way" by Michael Bond and have drawn from it to put together this episode. The parallels between how we do this out there in the wild and within the daily confines or our work-life struck me. I've used excerpts from this book, in particular the psychology o…

1
Episode 343: Jonathan Corbin - CEO & Co-Founder, Maven AGI 53:53

22d ago53:53

53:53

Episode 343 of The VentureFizz Podcast features Jonathan Corbin, Co-Founder & CEO of Maven AGI and our first sponsored podcast episode! Yes, please welcome Silicon Valley Bank (more info about SVB below) as a supporter of The VentureFizz Podcast. Any time I see a funding announcement for a new company, I get excited, as I’m an optimist and I hope t…

1
Energy Levels - Steve Wright 43:51

1M ago43:51

43:51

"There's schools of thought around us; the quantum nature of humanity in terms of us being energy and vibrations. And whether you think of it as woo-woo, pseudoscience or whatever, I'm not concerned about that as much as understanding that when we got on this call, our energy levels were higher than usual and matching each other. And I think that i…

1
On Purpose - Phil Brown 52:44

1M ago52:44

52:44

"It's doing it on purpose, and knowing you can do it on purpose; that's what's really important when it comes to negotiations." Phil Brown Phil Brown and I delve into the nuances of negotiation. Phil emphasises the significance of human interaction, confidence-building, and specific skills such as active listening, questioning, and observation. He …

1
Episode 342: Matt Weinberg - Partner, Max Ventures 1:04:31

1M ago1:04:31

1:04:31

Episode 342 of The VentureFizz Podcast features Matt Weinberg, Partner at Max Ventures.Did you know that there are a ton of resources available for startups from the government including non-dilutive funding? I’m talking billions of dollars are allocated to hundreds of startups every year.This is a topic that has never been discussed on The Venture…

1
Human Dynamics - Tasneem Virani 50:57

2M ago50:57

50:57

"So even in that dynamic of a relationship, how can I have a growth mindset and see my mother or father in the way they are now? How can I have conversations that may have triggered me in the past? But now I know I'm an adult, not that child reacting, to build my parent in the future. It's the same with organizations. It's the human dynamics." Tasn…

1
Top 10 of 10k 1:00:30

2M ago1:00:30

1:00:30

The podcast reached a milestone of 10,000 downloads during the month of June. It has been listened to in 80+ countries and of those 10 what are the top 10 by downloads? And do those top 10 have a central theme to them? I was delighted to find that yes, of course they did. Many of the guests that I speak to talk about aspects of their work-life jour…

1
#179 Compassion - A Solo Episode 28:01

2M ago28:01

28:01

In this episode I explore the concept of compassion and self-compassion. I unpack what compassion is and why it’s crucial in our lives, the incredible benefits of self-compassion for both mental and physical health and cover some ways you can begin to cultivate compassion for yourself and others. Special insights from the work of Kristin Neff and D…

1
Episode #341: Somak Chattopadhyay - Managing Partner, Armory Square Ventures 51:01

2M ago51:01

51:01

Episode 341 of The VentureFizz Podcast features Somak Chattopadhyay, Managing Partner at Armory Square Ventures.Yes, markets like the Bay Area, NYC, and Boston get a lot of attention when it comes to building startups and having the ability to raise capital, but there are lots of other places to build a successful company. This has always been the …

1
#178 A Metaphor For Our Lives - Alison Smith 48:08

2M ago48:08

48:08

"I then realised that if gardening can be a metaphor for supplier management, nature's landscapes could be a metaphor for our lives." Alison Smith Alison Smith and I discuss her unique approach as a facilitator, coach, and author, of using nature and its landscapes as powerful metaphors to bridge understanding in business and life. Over a 24-year j…

1
#177 Sleep - Dan White 48:14

3M ago48:14

48:14

"There's four key components that I focus on in my work and my programs. The environment [ ]. There's behaviour. You would be shocked if I told you that almost every single thing that we do from the moment we wake up until the moment we go to bed, is an amalgamation of the quality later that night of how we sleep." Dan White Dan White and I discuss…

1
Steph Johnson Multiplayer Podcast Audio 52:52

3M ago52:52

52:52

Episode 340 of The VentureFizz Podcast features Steph Johnson, Co-Founder & CEO at Multiplayer.Steph is an inspiration. As discussed in this interview, her background might not be the prototypical tech CEO profile for a few reasons. First, she came up through the agency world and then ran comms in-house for major tech companies like DigitalOcean an…

1
#176 Trust - Kevin Chevis 50:09

3M ago50:09

50:09

"The one thing ..... there's so many. I would probably say, as a reaction to your question, trust yourself and other people." Kevin Chevis Kevin Chevis shares valuable insights from his extensive career in a variety of leadership roles, highlighting his diverse experiences, including with mergers, acquisitions, and navigating financial challenges. …

1
Andy Palmer - Serial Entrepreneur, Investor, and Author 46:49

3M ago46:49

46:49

Episode 339 of The VentureFizz Podcast features Andy Palmer, serial entrepreneur, seed investor, and now author.Andy is one of my OG’s, that being original guests. If you go way back into the archives of The VentureFizz Podcast, you’ll find my first interview with him for Episode #22 back in 2018. In that interview, we talk about his full backgroun…

1
#175 Book Launch - LinkedIn Live Replay with Introduction 1:01:15

3M ago1:01:15

1:01:15

"Susan, I've taken enough time with these questions. Firstly, I just want to say, I'm thankful that I've met you. And two, this is an absolutely brilliant book and I love it." Matt Phelan In this episode I celebrate the launch of my new book Leading Beyond the Numbers: How accounting for emotions tips the balance at work. The book was launched duri…

1
Episdode 338: Tasneem Dohadwala - Founding Partner, Excelestar Ventures 56:21

3M ago56:21

56:21

Episode #338 of The VentureFizz Podcast features Tasneem Dohadwala, Founding Partner at Excelestar Ventures.It’s a lot more common to find VC firms that are investing into deep tech or hard tech, but when Tasneem started Excelestar Ventures in 2010, it was far from the norm. Not only was it abnormal to invest in companies building highly advanced e…

1
Episdode 337: Gloria Hwang - Founder & CEO, Thousand 39:47

3M ago39:47

39:47

Episode 337 of The VentureFizz Podcast features Gloria Hwang, Founder & CEO of Thousand.Gloria’s career has centered around mission oriented initiatives and companies. Starting at Habitat for Humanity… then to TOMS, which is the gold standard in terms of businesses with a social mission based on their One for One model. She joined the company in it…

1
#174 Variation is the Norm - Susan Ni Chriodain 44:30

4M ago44:30

44:30

"Variation is the norm, that actually we're all unique. We are all different. And even how we approach learning and decision making, we're all different." Susan Ni Chriodain In this special episode of 'Life Beyond the Numbers,' I take on a unique role as the interviewee, giving Dr. Susanne Evans the reins to explore the themes, inspirations, and ke…

1
Episode 336: Julia Rodgers - CEO & Co-Founder, HelloPrenup 59:59

3M ago59:59

59:59

Episode 336 of The VentureFizz Podcast features Julia Rodgers, Esq., CEO & Co-Founder of HelloPrenup, a platform that takes the awkwardness out of discussing and creating prenuptial agreements.This is the 3rd and final podcast interview from my live sessions at Suffolk University with 3 alums that being Don Bulens, Ernesto DiGiambattista, and Julia…

1
Episode 335: Ernesto DiGiambattista - Managing Director, Genesis Accel 1:03:52

4M ago1:03:52

1:03:52

Episode 335 of The VentureFizz Podcast features Ernesto DiGiambattista, entrepreneur and investor.This episode is the 2nd of three interviews that were recorded live at Suffolk University with Suffolk alums. Ernesto has a unique background that hits the trifecta of experience. He spent time in senior roles with larger enterprise corporations, then …

1
#173 Momentum - a solo episode 29:22

4M ago29:22

29:22

"When momentum really comes into play so much of the background noise fades further into the background. And then momentum builds momentum. You become unstoppable, mostly!" Susan Ni Chriodain In this episode you are invited to explore the multifaceted journey of writing and self-discovery, offering a glimpse into the challenges and rewards. I delve…

1
Episode 334: Don Bulens - 5 Time Startup CEO & Executive Chair at CloudZero 59:32

4M ago59:32

59:32

Episode #334 of The VentureFizz Podcast features Don Bulens, 5 time Startup CEO and Executive Chair at CloudZero.This episode was recorded live at Suffolk University which was so much fun! We recorded 3 interviews with Suffolk alums on April 2nd, so this is the first conversation and we’ll have two more coming in the following weeks.And just a side…

1
#172 Really Listening - Rob Lawrence 44:45

4M ago44:45

44:45

"Most of the time we're not listening, really listening. We're actually just thinking, what do I want to say next or what shall I say next? And just listening for the odd word or phrase that we need to hear in order to meaningfully respond in a way that satisfies us." Rob Lawrence Rob Lawrence and I talk about the power of sound, the art of listeni…

1
Episode 333: Geri Kirilova - Managing Director, Laconia 58:09

4M ago58:09

58:09

Episode 333 of The VentureFizz Podcast features Geri Kirilova, Managing Partner at Laconia.From what I’ve seen, it is very rare for someone to start their career in venture and continue to progress up the ranks. Usually, an Associate or Senior Associate will do a rotation for 2-3 years and then move on to a portfolio company, maybe start a company,…

1
#171 Books with Dr. Susanne Evans, David Lee & Me 1:13:48

5M ago1:13:48

1:13:48

"Basically it's books that we recommend a lot or books that have really changed our practice." Dr. Susanne Evans In honour of World Book Day and the value of reading Dr. Susanne Evans, David Lee and I recorded a conversation that explores a wide range of reads that have significantly impacted us including personal development, reflective practice, …

1
Episode 332: Ben Lerer - Managing Director, Lerer Hippeau 1:02:16

5M ago1:02:16

1:02:16

Episode 332 of The VentureFizz Podcast features Ben Lerer, Managing Partner of Lerer Hippeau.The tech scene in New York City has come a very, very long way over the past 14 or 15 years. A lot of that transformation and growth was due to access to early-stage capital which wasn’t prevalent back then, but Lerer Hippeau was a key element to the founda…

1
#170 Leaping Forward with Helen Joy 39:20

5M ago39:20

39:20

"Imagine if we create this whole chain of psychologically safe environments that every single individual in that chain had that sense of psychological safety. The innovation, the creativity and the sheer drive, growth, productivity and all of those things mean that we would be leaping forwards in terms of how we do things and generating new opportu…

1
Episode 331: Rob Go - Co-Founder & Partner, NextView Ventures 55:50

5M ago55:50

55:50

Episode 331 of The VentureFizz Podcast features Rob Go, Co-Founder & Partner at NextView Ventures.I’ve been fortunate to have many people support my journey with building VentureFizz through the years and Rob was one of the earliest. Shortly after I launched the site, he reached out looking to meet up and needless to say, I jumped at the chance. Th…

1
Modern Islam with Muhammad Hassan Ilyas 1:26:05

5M ago1:26:05

1:26:05

Muhammad Hassan Ilyas is a young theologian, researcher, and expert in ancient Arabic literature and language. He was born in Karachi in July 1988 and is a member of a scholarly family in the Indo-Pak region. His grandfathers, Mawlana Ishaq Alvi (Deoband) and Allama Muhammad Tahseen (Amroha), are both considered great academics of the Deobandi Scho…

1
#169 Insights Compilation 23:31

5M ago23:31

23:31

"Insights" is a compilation episode that explores themes of resourcefulness, inner resources, and personal responsibility in accessing those resources. Through excerpts from previous episodes in 2024, you are introduced to various perspectives on living vibrant lives, self-leadership, the significance of listening to one's inner voice, and taking p…

1
Episode: 330: Harman Singh Narula - Co-Founder & CEO, Canary Technologies 53:17

5M ago53:17

53:17

Episode 330 of The VentureFizz Podcast features Harman Singh Narula, Co-Founder & CEO of Canary Technologies.“Are these entrepreneurs uniquely qualified to build an industry leading company?” - this is one of the many questions that most (if not all) VCs ask themselves when deciding to make an investment into a company.When you look at Harman’s bac…

1
#168 Leading. Beyond. The Numbers. - Solo Episode 23:32

5M ago23:32

23:32

"This book is about telling a different version of a story. That might begin to rebalance and imbalance. It is about leading beyond the numbers and still knowing our worth contribution and value. It is about recognising people as people and not as numbers on a payroll or statistics in a report." Susan Ni Chriodain In this solo episode I talk more a…

1
Episode 329: Pano Anthos - Founder & Managing Director, XRC Ventures 57:36

5M ago57:36

57:36

Episode 329 of The VentureFizz Podcast features Pano Anthos, Founder & Managing Director of XRC Ventures.I always love it when things come full circle. I first met Pano back in, what I believe was 2008 when he was building Hangout Industries. I was running a recruiting firm at the time and I stopped into their offices to discuss some of their hirin…

1
#167 A Future Possibility - Nathan Simmonds 52:23

5M ago52:23

52:23

"What we need to then do, though, is, rather than trying to create tomorrow based on all the clutter and the stuff that has and hasn't worked, we need to rewire to a future possibility." Nathan Simmonds Nathan Simmonds and I discuss the importance of facing life challenges, overcoming personal struggles, and finding the strength to embrace a new pa…

1
Episode 328: Ellen Chisa - Partner, boldstart ventures 49:38

6M ago49:38

49:38

Episode #328 of The VentureFizz Podcast features Ellen Chisa, Partner at boldstart ventures.Back in 2016, we wrote a profile about Ellen on VentureFizz when she was leading product management at Lola.com. The profile was part of a series that we called Driven, which I think is a very fitting word to describe Ellen… and ironically, the discussion ar…

1
#166 Emotional Overdraft with Andy Brown 46:21

6M ago46:21

46:21

"An Emotional Overdraft is the way that founders and entrepreneurs and leaders subsidise a business at the cost of their own mental or physical reserves and that can be very unhealthy and very damaging." Andy Brown Andy Brown and I discuss how acknowledging and understanding our emotions is crucial, not just for business owners, but for anyone in a…

1
Episode 327: Reed Sturtevant - General Partner, Engine Ventures 1:20:29

6M ago1:20:29

1:20:29

Episode #327 of The VentureFizz Podcast features Reed Sturtevant, General Partner at Engine Ventures.This is exciting! Why? Because this episode is longer than my normal interviews, as Reed and I cover his career that spans multiple decades across major technological platform shifts. This means that based on his career, he has so many great stories…

1
#165 Work Joy Formula - Beth Stallwood 48:03

6M ago48:03

48:03

"I always think about the work joy formula as how do you actually go from where you are to getting more joy in your life?" Beth Stallwood Beth Stallwood highlights the importance of personal responsibility for one's joy in a work environment. She talks us through her journey of discovering joy in her work. She cleverly contrasts work joy from work …

1
Episode 326: Dries Buytaert - Drupal & Acquia 53:09

6M ago53:09

53:09

Episode 326 of The VentureFizz Podcast features Dries Buytaert, Founder and Project Lead of Drupal and Co-Founder, CTO, and Chief Strategy Officer of Acquia.Many of the most successful companies in tech were created by founders who built something that was to fill their own need. This was certainly the case for Dries, who back in 2000, started an i…

1
#164 A Look Inside My Upcoming Book 31:08

6M ago31:08

31:08

"I delve into that in the book - the fact that none of us ever really know what's going on for someone else." Susan In this solo episode I talk about my upcoming book, Leading Beyond the Numbers: How Accounting for Emotions Tips the Balance at Work. I talk about the inspiration behind the book. I read out some of the endorsements I have received to…

1
Episode 325: Alex Shashou - Co-CEO & Co-Founder, 10Beauty 55:50

6M ago55:50

55:50

Episode 325 of The VentureFizz Podcast features Alex Shashou, Co-Founder & Co-CEO of 10Beauty.About 10 years ago, Peter Thiel is credited for saying “We wanted flying cars, instead we got 140 characters.”True, Twitter or X certainly was not in the same frame of mind as to what we saw on The Jetsons, but are we finally starting to get there? The Roo…

1
#163 Pick Your Lane - Sally Oddy 44:06

6M ago44:06

44:06

"If there's one huge piece of advice I can give, it's pick your lane and stay in it .... Don't worry about what anyone else is doing, just decide what you want, decide how you're going to get that and focus." Sally Oddy Sally Oddy, an established entrepreneur, shares insights about her journey from being an employee to become a successful business …

1
#162 Never Think You Are Reaching Too High - Margaret de Valois (From the Archives) 46:02

7M ago46:02

46:02

"Never think you reaching too high. If you want to do something, go for it, go for what you actually want." Mags de Valois Note: This episode from the archives was originally episode #13 on Oct 20th, 2020. For this episode I have recorded a brief introduction and a summary at the end with my key takeaways. Margaret de Valois shares her journey of e…

1
Episode 324: Sameer Gulati - Founder & CEO, Ordway 51:08

7M ago51:08

51:08

Episode #324 of The VentureFizz Podcast features Sameer Gulati, Founder & CEO of Ordway.Sameer loves SaaS and it’s for good reason… it is expected that the size of the SaaS market may hit almost $1 trillion by 2030! Yes, the tech industry is having some challenges, but did you know that… even though the evolution to SaaS started 20 something years …

1
Episode 323: Elizabeth Lawler - Founder & CEO, AppMap 1:03:59

7M ago1:03:59

1:03:59

Episode 323 of The VentureFizz Podcast features Elizabeth Lawler, Founder & CEO of AppMap.A question that I ask every guest at the end of every interview is - “What do you like to do for fun outside of work?” Oftentimes, I get common answers like - hiking, traveling, etc. But, Elizabeth’s answer has by far been the best one yet and it is proof that…

Podcasts Worth a Listen

Tasneem Podcasts

Podcasts Worth a Listen

Quick Reference Guide