Best Aarish Shah Podcasts (2024)

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Kiran Mehta: Balancing Growth and Capital Efficiency | Episode 34 47:36

6h ago47:36

47:36

On this episode of Nothing Ventured, Aarish Shah chats with Kiran Mehta from Mercia Ventures about the importance of doing what you love and excelling at it rather than trying to live in a parallel universe. They discuss the significance of working with smart people, navigating the chaos of venture capital, and how good founders can succeed in any …

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Tamta Gamezardashvili: Breaking Down the Power Dynamic in VC Fundraising | Episode 33 50:47

1d ago50:47

50:47

Today on Nothing Ventured, Tamta Gamezardashvili discusses the challenges VCs face in raising capital, the dynamics of power and ego in investment, and the importance of equal opportunities. Tamta shares insights on gender differences in asking for money, her work in bringing women into the VC space, and her contrarian approach to questioning norms…

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Steve O'Hear: From Tech Journalism to CEO | Episode 32 51:54

9d ago51:54

51:54

On this episode of Nothing Ventured, Aarish Shah discusses the misunderstood quick commerce space with Steve O'Hear, founder of O'Hear & Co. They delve into attracting paying customers for convenience, the role of journalists in the hype cycle, signals for early-stage investors, and the impact of excessive press coverage on a company's image. Tune …

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Henry Goodwin & Shwetank Verma: Cross-Continental Ventures | Episode 31 36:36

16d ago36:36

36:36

In this episode of "Nothing Ventured," Aarish Shah discusses how Singapore has been stimulating the early stage tech ecosystem with guests Henry Goodwin and Shwetank Verma from Leo Capital. They delve into topics like the India Advantage, the global talent pool from India, startups listing on the Indian Stock Exchange, entering the Nordics market, …

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Mads Jensen and Dan Bowyer: The Future of European Venture Capital | Episode 30 44:51

23d ago44:51

44:51

In this episode of Nothing Ventured, Aarish Shah interviews Mads Jensen and Dan Bowyer, general partners at Superseed. They discuss the growing interest in AI and its impact on business. They also delve into the evolution of European venture capital, highlighting the increase in funding over the years. The conversation touches on the need for a Eur…

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Ash Arora: The Journey from Crypto Trader to VC Partner | Episode 29 51:01

30d ago51:01

51:01

Today on Nothing Ventured, Ash Arora, the youngest partner at LocalGlobe, shares her journey into venture capital, her deep dive into Bitcoin for Citibank, and her insights into the early days of the crypto community. She discusses her extensive interview process with LocalGlobe and explains the challenges in blockchain technology, highlighting the…

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Christian Tooley: From Corporate to Queer Capital | Episode 28 42:45

1M ago42:45

42:45

On this episode of Nothing Ventured, Aarish Shah interviews Christian Tooley, founder of iCubed Investing, discussing the transition from consulting to venture capital. They explore iCubed's focus on investing in post-product pre-revenue companies in the UK, their efforts to unlock queer capital, and their partnership with Crunchbase to highlight d…

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George Askew & Sam Ettelaie: Breaking Down Barriers for Aspiring VCs | Episode 27 39:34

1M ago39:34

39:34

On this episode of Nothing Ventured, host Aarish Shah sits down with George Askew and Sam Ettelaie, co-founders of Thema, a platform supporting emerging managers in launching venture capital strategies. They discuss fund structuring, regulation, and the impact of patient capital on the ecosystem. With Thema already attracting over 450 funds within …

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Sean Williams: Lessons in Linguistic Engineering | Episode 26 45:49

2M ago45:49

45:49

In this episode of Nothing Ventured, host Aarish Shah interviews Sean Williams, the founder and CEO of Autogen AI. Sean shares insights on learning from failures, the role of managers in delivering results, staying focused amidst distractions, and the significance of linguistic engineering in business. He also discusses his journey with investors a…

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Enis Hulli: From Air Conditioning to Venture Capital | Episode 25 34:07

2M ago34:07

34:07

In this episode of Nothing Ventured, Aarish Shah sits down with Enis Hulli, a general partner at 500 Emerging Europe. They discuss Enis' journey from listening to VC podcasts to launching a fund, his shift from being risk-averse to investing, and the importance of boots on the ground for pre-seed and seed investments. They also delve into how 500 E…

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Mohamed Abou-Alam: Bridging Tech and Medicine | Episode 24 45:55

2M ago45:55

45:55

This episode of Nothing Ventured features a discussion with Mohamed Abou-Alam about the challenges and strategies in the tech and venture ecosystem. They explore topics like managing chronic conditions with data, building multidisciplinary teams, quantifying impact to LPs, regulatory and commercial outcomes, transitioning roles in the industry, and…

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Nik Sharma & Mo Alomari: The Future of Tech Bio: | Episode 23 28:10

3M ago28:10

28:10

In this episode of Nothing Ventured, we delve into the world of tech bio with co-founders Nik Sharma and Mo Alomari from BioCortex. They discuss reflecting biology in silico, NASA-inspired strategies, and the importance of trust in co-founder relationships. Learn how BioCortex is revolutionizing therapeutic development with insights backed by Hoxto…

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Renan Devillieres: From Tesla Factories to Software Disruption | Episode 22 39:26

3M ago39:26

39:26

In this episode of Nothing Ventured, host Aarish Shah interviews Renan Devilliers, the founder of OSS Ventures, a startup studio focused on revolutionizing operations in organizations providing physical services. Renan shares insights from his journey, including founding Chance, a successful recruitment tech business, and the challenges he faced al…

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Francesco Perticarari: Unveiling the Rise of Deep Tech Investing in Europe | Episode 21 1:00:15

3M ago1:00:15

1:00:15

In this episode of Nothing Ventured, Aarish Shah interviews Francesco Perticarari, a general partner at Silicon Roundabout Ventures. Francesco discusses the shift from unicorns to titans in the tech industry, focusing on deep tech investments. Learn how deep tech involves integrating technology into risk and reward strategies for startups.⏱️ Timest…

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Jack Kuveke: The Art of Sh*tposting and Shaking Up the VC World | Episode 20 36:09

3M ago36:09

36:09

In this episode of Nothing Ventured, host Aarish Shah chats with Jack Kuveke, the author of the newsletter Jabroni Capital and a fundraising coach. They discuss Jack's experience raising a $53 million ICO, his ventures in the crypto and gaming space in Serbia, and the ups and downs of the fundraising hype cycle. Tune in to unravel the fact from fic…

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Charles Sidman: From Academia to Investing | Episode 19 46:51

3M ago46:51

46:51

In this episode of Nothing Ventured, host Aarish Shah interviews Charles Sidman, founder of ECS Capital Partners, a venture capital firm focusing on technology ventures with a positive impact. Charles shares his journey from academia to venture capital, discusses achieving an exit in six weeks, debates whether AI is becoming a cult, emphasizes the …

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Monik Pham & Reem Mobassaleh: Investing with Impact | Episode 18 54:10

4M ago54:10

54:10

In this episode of Nothing Ventured, host Aarish Shah sits down with Monik Pham and Reem Mobassaleh, founding partners of PACT VC. PACT VC is an early stage VC fund that focuses on backing founders who are solving key issues facing future generations. The conversation covers topics such as the importance of diversity in founding a fund, the challen…

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Massimiliano Magrini: Unlocking the Potential of Startups in Italy | Episode 17 36:15

4M ago36:15

36:15

In this episode, we dive into the fascinating world of search engines and how they have evolved over the years. Join us as we discuss the impact of AI on search algorithms, the changing landscape of search engines, and the quest to reinvent search. Our guest, Massimiliano Magrini, shares his insights as a former manager for AltaVista and Google, an…

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Harry Slagel & Lucy Adams: From Plateaway to Martee's | Episode 16 42:44

4M ago42:44

42:44

In this episode of Nothing Ventured, host Aarish Shah sits down with Harry Slagel and Lucy Adams, the co-founders of Martee's. Martee's is a business focused on improving convenience food globally by applying AI to retail technology. They have built a network of smart retail units across London and are using the data collected to develop an AI dema…

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Nader Sabbaghian: From Dot-Com Boom to SaaS Survival | Episode 15 1:03:07

4M ago1:03:07

1:03:07

In this episode of Nothing Ventured, host Aarish Shah interviews Nader Sabbaghian, a GP at 360 Capital, a venture capital firm based in Paris and Milan. Nader shares his experience as an operator and discusses his transition from McKinsey to joining a startup. They also delve into topics such as early-stage investing, deep tech, and digital enterpr…

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Duncan Clark: From Founders Factory to Canva | Main Episode 14 31:44

5M ago31:44

31:44

In this episode of Nothing Ventured, host Aarish Shah speaks with Duncan Clark, co-founder and CEO of Flourish. Duncan shares his journey of building Flourish, a platform that empowers users to create engaging data stories. He discusses the acquisition of Flourish by Canva and his role as Europe lead at Canva. They also delve into topics such as ta…

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Duncan Clark: How Canva Democratizes Visual Communication | Primer 14 16:59

5M ago16:59

16:59

In this episode of the Nothing Ventured Primer, host Aarish Shah interviews Duncan Clark, co-founder and CEO of Flourish. Duncan shares insights about his journey in the tech and venture ecosystem, as well as the mission of Flourish to empower storytelling with data. The episode also highlights the acquisition of Flourish by Canva and Duncan's curr…

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Adam Liska: Scaling AI Models and the Future of Venture Tech | Main Episode 13 37:45

5M ago37:45

37:45

In this episode of Nothing Ventured, Aarish Shah interviews Adam Liska, co-founder and CEO of Glyphic. They discuss the power of AI co-pilots in helping sales teams increase productivity and effectiveness. Adam shares his experience as a research scientist at Spotify and DeepMind, and how it led him to start Glyphic. They also explore the potential…

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Adam Liska: Sales, AI, and Startup Success | Primer 13 18:43

5M ago18:43

18:43

In this episode of the Nothing Ventured Primer, I had the pleasure of speaking with Adam Liska, the co-founder and CEO of Glyphic, a company that's revolutionizing the way sales teams operate with AI-driven task automation and personalized pre-meeting briefs. Before diving into the entrepreneurial world, Adam honed his skills as a research scientis…

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Clara Armand-Delille: Differentiating Your Startup or VC Fund in a Crowded Market | Main Episode 12 38:43

5M ago38:43

38:43

In this episode of the Nothing Ventured podcast, host Aarish Shah interviews Clara Armand-Delille, the founder of Third Eye Media. Clara shares her insights and expertise in strategic communications, media relations, marketing, and branding for startups, scale-ups, and VCs. The discussion begins with a comparison of PR strategies for corporates, st…

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Clara Armand-Delille: From Google to Third Eye Media | Primer 12 19:42

5M ago19:42

19:42

In this episode of the Nothing Ventured Primer, host Aarish Shah interviews Clara Armand de Lille, the founder of Third Eye Media. Clara shares her background in PR and communications, including her experience working at Google and iZettle. She discusses the importance of PR in the tech and venture ecosystem and how Third Eye Media helps startups, …

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Matthew Stafford: Building a Safe Space for Founders | Main Episode 11 35:50

5M ago35:50

35:50

In this episode of the podcast "Nothing Ventured with Aarish Shah," Matthew Stafford, co-founder of Nine Others, discusses the importance of building a safe space for founders to share their challenges and learn from each other. He explains that the goal of Nine Others is to bring together small groups of entrepreneurs in a casual and intimate envi…

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Matthew Stafford: Unveiling the World of Tech and Venture | Primer 11 23:40

6M ago23:40

23:40

In this podcast, host Aarish Shah interviews Matthew Stafford, co-founder of Nine Others. Stafford shares his background in angel investing and his experience hosting dinners for entrepreneurs. He also discusses his first job as a beater on a pheasant shoot and the lessons he learned from that experience. Overall, the podcast provides insights into…

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Josh Bell: Dawn Capital's Success Stories and Exits | Main Episode 10 28:28

6M ago28:28

28:28

The podcast discusses the evolving venture capital landscape, with a focus on B2B enterprise software. Josh Bell explains how venture capital has become an established asset class, attracting interest from institutional investors. He also touches on the differentiation between category-defining enterprise software businesses and those that may be l…

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Josh Bell: Founding Partner at Dawn Capital | Primer 10 15:01

6M ago15:01

15:01

In this episode of the podcast, host Aarish Shah interviews Josh Bell, one of the founding and general partners at Dawn Capital. They discuss Josh's background, including his time at McKinsey, and his decision to start Dawn Capital. Despite the challenges of raising funds during the 2007 financial crisis, Dawn Capital has been successful in investi…

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Antonio Avitabile: The Strategic Angle of Investing in Complementary Companies | Main Episode 9 36:07

6M ago36:07

36:07

In this transcript of a podcast episode, host Aarish Shah interviews Antonio Avitabile, the Managing Director for Sony Ventures Corporation in Europe. They discuss the shift in Sony's investment approach, moving from off-balance sheet investments to a more formalized fund structure. Avitabile explains that the shift was driven by the need for speed…

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Antonio Avitabile: Bridging the Gap Between Startups and Established Companies | Primer 9 13:50

6M ago13:50

13:50

In this podcast, Aarish Shah interviews Antonio Avitabile, the Managing Director for Sony Ventures Corporation. Antonio has over 20 years of experience with Sony and has a background in electrical engineering. He discusses his journey from being an engineer at Philips to finding a new business for image sensors at Sony. Antonio shares the challenge…

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Fatou Diagne & Stephanie Heller: Traveling to Mozambique and Other Crazy Adventures | Main Episode 8 40:41

6M ago40:41

40:41

Fatou and Stephanie discuss their venture debt fund, Bootstrap Europe, which provides growth debt to scale up businesses. They explain that venture debt is not loss funding but rather a form of growth funding that allows entrepreneurs to grow their businesses without diluting equity. They also highlight their ability to acquire SVB's German debt po…

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Fatou Diagne & Stephanie Heller: From McDonald's to Venture Debt | Primer 8 21:44

6M ago21:44

21:44

The podcast episode features guests Fatou Diagne and Stephanie Heller, co-founders of Bootstrap Europe, a venture debt fund. Fatou and Stephanie discuss their first jobs, which include working at McDonald's and tutoring math.Before getting involved in the tech and venture ecosystem, Fatou helped set up a weather insurance company, while Stephanie w…

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Sam Beni: Has Open AI Killed the Internet? | Main Episode 7 47:52

7M ago47:52

47:52

This podcast episode features Sam Beni, the founder of Platin, a platform that uses AI to curate networking connections. Sam shares his journey as a refugee from Iran to the UK and how he had to navigate the challenges of being without legal status for four years. He also discusses his experience as an entrepreneur, living on his office couch for t…

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Sam Beni: From Car Designer to Tech Entrepreneur | Primer 7 15:28

7M ago15:28

15:28

The host introduces Sam Beni, the founder of Platin, and discusses his background in car design and his interest in technology. Sam talks about his early internships and how he got into entrepreneurship. He also mentions his passion for politics and speculates that he might have pursued a career in politics if not for his involvement in the venture…

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Dom & Elliot Chapman: Scaling Agencies and Lessons Learned | Main Episode 6 39:42

7M ago39:42

39:42

In this podcast episode, hosts Aarish Shah interviews Dom and Elliot Chapman, the founders of Chapman Capital. They discuss the process of acquiring and scaling boutique agencies, as well as lessons learned from previous ventures. The Chapmans highlight the importance of aligning founders' values during acquisitions and maintaining unity despite pr…

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Dom & Elliot Chapman: From Soccer Coaching to IT Management | Primer 6 24:15

7M ago24:15

24:15

In this podcast episode, Aarish Shah interviews Dom and Elliot Chapman, founders of Chapman Capital. They discuss their background and how they got involved in the tech and venture ecosystem. Dom shares his experience working in an IT management consultancy after being involved in soccer coaching, while Elliot talks about his first job selling ice …

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Rosie Olympio: From Human Rights to Venture Capital | Bonus Episode 9:10

7M ago9:10

9:10

Rosie provides insights into Lightpace VC, an emerging fund focused on financial inclusion and climate tech in Europe and major African markets. The fund looks for pre-seed and seed stage startups that are solving real-life problems, particularly in the field of climate technology. The podcast emphasizes the importance of African founders tackling …

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Shruti Ajitsaria: From Travel Apps to Legal Tech | Main Episode 5 36:47

7M ago36:47

36:47

In this episode of the Nothing Ventured podcast, host Aarish Shah interviews Shruti Ajisaria, a partner at Allen & Overy, about her journey in the legal tech industry. Shruti discusses her experience as a derivatives lawyer, her pivot to creating Fuse, Allen & Overy's legal tech incubator, and the changing landscape of the legal industry. She also …

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Shruti Ajitsaria: Exploring the Purpose and Benefits of FUSE | Primer 5 9:06

7M ago9:06

9:06

Aarish Shah welcomes Shruti Ajitsaria to the podcast to discuss her role as the head of FUSE at Allen & Overy. They talk about Shruti's background as a derivatives lawyer and how her maternity leave sparked her interest in doing something different within the law firm. FUSE was created to bridge the gap between traditional law firms and legal tech …

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Nathaniel Harding: The Evolution of Oklahoma's Industry and the Rise of Cortado Ventures | Episode 4 37:02

7M ago37:02

37:02

The discussion in this podcast episode centers around the geographical location of Oklahoma and how it is categorized within the US. The term "mid-continent" is used to describe the region, which has a significant presence in the oil and gas industry. Nathaniel Harding emphasizes the importance of recognizing the uniqueness of the mid-continent as …

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Nathaniel Harding: The Importance of Getting Energy Right for Climate and Modern Life | Primer 4 11:45

8M ago11:45

11:45

Nathaniel Harding, managing partner of Cortado Ventures, joins Aarish Shah on the Nothing Ventured podcast to discuss his career journey. Nathaniel shares that his first job was delivering mail at his boarding school and emphasizes the importance of accuracy and consistency. Before getting involved in tech and venture, Nathaniel founded and led Ant…

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Dan Pandeni Idhenga Breaking Down Barriers, Making Venture Capital More Inclusive | Bonus Episode 7:48

8M ago7:48

7:48

In this podcast episode, the Aarish is at the Dream Factory in Chance Street for the London Venture Capital Network drinks event. They interview Dan Pandeni-Inhenga, an investor at 1818 Venture Capital and the founder of the London Venture Capital Network. They discuss Dan's background, his work in startup investment consulting, and his role at 181…

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Martyn Sibley: The Importance of Inclusivity in the Tech Industry | Main Episode 3 27:33

8M ago27:33

27:33

In this episode of the podcast "Nothing Ventured," host Aarish Shah and guest Martin discuss the topic of inclusivity, particularly in relation to disabilities. They explore why disabilities often get ignored or downplayed in discussions about inclusivity, noting historical and cultural factors. Martin shares his perspective as someone with spinal …

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Martyn Sibley: From Accomable to Purple Goat, his Impact on Travel and Accessibility | Primer 3 12:23

8M ago12:23

12:23

Martin Sibley, co-founder of Accomable and founder of Purple Goat Agency, is interviewed by Aarish Shah on the Nothing Ventured Primer podcast. They discuss Martin's career journey, his motivation to create accessible travel options, and his current work connecting brands to the global disability market. Martin shares his personal experiences as a …

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Julio Martinez: Building a No-Code Platform for Finance Teams | Main Episode 2 39:50

8M ago39:50

39:50

Aarish welcomes Julio Martinez, founder of Abacom, in this episode of Nothing Ventured. They dive into the topic of the ideal CFO tech stack and its significance for finance teams. Julio, drawing on his 20+ years of experience in finance, outlines the essential components of the ideal stack. He stresses the importance of laying a strong foundation …

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Julio Martinez: Transitioning from Finance to Startup Building | Primer 2 19:28

8M ago19:28

19:28

The podcast features Julio Martinez, the founder of Abacom, who talks about his journey from working in finance to building fintech products. Julio shares his experience as a bartender at a young age and how it taught him valuable customer service skills. He also discusses the trigger that led him to start building startups and his passion for solv…

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Mark Kleyner: From Russia to Africa | Main Episode 1 34:57

8M ago34:57

34:57

In this episode of the Nothing Ventured podcast, host Aarish Shah interviews Mark Kleyner, the co-founder of Dream VC. They discuss building capacity in the venture ecosystem in Africa, the challenges faced by startups and VCs in Africa, and why Kleyner and his co-founder launched Dream VC. The episode also touches on Kleyner's background and exper…

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Mark Kleyner: Accelerating Investment and Innovation in Africa's Startup Scene | Primer 1 21:16

8M ago21:16

21:16

In this episode of the Nothing Ventured Primer, Aarish interviews Mark Kleyner, the co-founder of Dream VC. Mark shares his background as an entrepreneur, ecosystem builder, and early-stage investor in emerging markets. He discusses his experience in research and consulting before diving into the tech and venture ecosystem. Tune in to learn more ab…

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