Best Cruz Control Podcast Podcasts (2024)

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EUVC | E3374 | Election Drama, Big Tech’s AI Monopoly, Buffett’s Cash Strategy, Starmer’s Slow Reforms, and Founder Burnout – with Dan Bowye 33:03

18m ago33:03

33:03

Welcome to a new episode of the EUVC podcast, where we’ll cover recent news and movements in the European tech landscape with Dan Bowyer and Mads Jensen from SuperSeed. Go to eu.vc to read the core take-aways. Chapters: 00:00 Introduction: What's Happening This Week? 00:59 Election Drama and Trump Headlines 01:26 The Most Expensive Election Ever 02…

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Why Focusing on One Thing Can Make Your Business Unstoppable w/ William Mattar 43:29

4h ago43:29

43:29

Most people think the more they offer, the more money they’ll make. But here’s the reality: some of the most successful brands are built by going deep, not wide. Instead of trying to serve everyone, they pick a lane, stay in it, and completely own that space. Zeroing in on one thing is often the key to scaling your business faster. When you narrow …

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E373 | EUVC | Robin Capital's Robin Haak on the solo GP path and being a founder-led VC in Europe 51:17

3h ago51:17

51:17

In this episode of the EUVC podcast, Andreas is joined by Robin Haak, the solo GP behind Robin Capital, to share his unique journey through venture capital and entrepreneurship. Robin opens up about his extraordinary path, from building a coffee shop in Bhutan to fighting Muay Thai in Thailand, and how these experiences shaped his investing philoso…

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Ep. 173 Prayers For Pop 1:14:02

6h ago1:14:02

1:14:02

This week, we cover all the NFL trades in our weekly rundown, as well as a football crossover with The Simpsons. We have movement in the Nation of Domination, as well as in our Pick 'ems standings. We also update our NBA news, and give Presidential Election updates.By Pops & Shots Podcast

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E372 | Startups in Focus by Seedcamp | Revolutionising Customer Engagement via WhatsApp with Tarek Khalil and Mohamed Elbadwihi from Rasayel 45:59

16h ago45:59

45:59

In the ever-evolving landscape of business communication, platforms like WhatsApp are no longer just messaging apps but have transformed into powerful platforms enabling businesses to connect with their customers in groundbreaking ways. The latest episode of Startups in Focus features Carlos Espinal and Felix Martinez from Seedcamp, dive deep into …

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EUVC | E371 | Oxx's Mikael Johnsson on how to make a company stand out in a competitive market 53:46

1d ago53:46

53:46

In this episode of the EUVC podcast, Andreas discusses with Mikael Johnsson, co-founder and General Partner of Oxx. Andreas and Mikael discuss the key strategies and insights that have shaped Oxx as a leading player in the European B2B SaaS investment landscape. Mikael shares his extensive 24-year journey in venture capital, highlighting the evolut…

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482 | Rethinking Urban Mobility with the 15-Minute City 30:01

3h ago30:01

30:01

Host Mark Ambrogio welcomes John Hutchenreuther, a PhD student in the Department of Geography and Environment, to discuss the transformative potential of the "15-minute city" in urban planning. John’s research envisions a shift towards walkable cities, where essential amenities are accessible within a short walk or bike ride, making cars a choice r…

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Prediction: RedWave? 17:24

2d ago17:24

17:24

0:04 Predicting Presidential Election Outcomes and Texas Senate Race 2:44 Political Shifts and Key Races in Texas Elections 6:29 The Importance of Door Knocking in Political Campaigns 9:26 Political Strategies and Concerns in Texas Elections 13:24 Political Consequences of Messaging a Judge in a Death Row Case 17:08 Political Predictions and Future…

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EUVC | E370 | Carmen Alfonso Rico & Evan Finkel on managing the personal relationship vs. business relationship 1:31:47

1h ago1:31:47

1:31:47

In this episode of the EUVC podcast, Andreas talks with Carmen Alfonso Rico, a self-described VC turned angel at Cocoa Ventures. and Evan Finkel, Head of Venture Capital Investments at Integra Global Advisors. Carmen is leading the charge at Cocoa Ventures, a €15M fund headquartered in the UK and focused on backing pre-seed and seed-stage startups …

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EUVC | E369 | The Autumn Budget, Arm vs. Nvidia, Volkswagen’s Decline, and Boeing’s Space Division – with Dan Bowyer 37:30

7d ago37:30

37:30

Welcome to a new episode of the EUVC podcast, where we’ll cover recent news and movements in the European tech landscape with Dan Bowyer and Mads Jensen from SuperSeed. Go to eu.vc to read the core take-aways. Chapters: 01:48 UK Autumn Budget Highlights 02:29 Government's Investment Focus 03:07 Challenges in Public Services 04:14 Economic Reactions…

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Navigating Life’s Storms: How To Secure Your Finances Against The Unexpected w/ James Miles 1:00:35

9h ago1:00:35

1:00:35

When it comes to money, we’re often taught to play it safe. Hold on to what we have, avoid taking too many risks, and trust that our money will grow where we’re advised to put it. What if that advice isn’t really in your best interest? Here’s the issue: simply holding on to your money without a plan for strategic growth can leave you vulnerable—esp…

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Ep. 172 We Need A Statue 1:27:37

9h ago1:27:37

1:27:37

This week, we cover all the NFL news including the king of the crab legs Jameis Winston toppling a top AFC team, season ending injuries and trades as well as NoD and pick ems updates. Our NBA coverage has begun as the Spurs and Rockets have already had two matchups early in the year. Additionally we discuss the thought process behind the downright …

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481 | Live from the Production Control Room 28:14

6d ago28:14

28:14

This week, hosts Garth Casbourn and kirstyn seanor are joined by Eric Scarfone, a Master of Media in Journalism and Communication (MMJC) student in the Faculty of Information and Media Studies. Eric talks about his transition from undergraduate to graduate studies and delves deeper into what the MMJC program entails. He shares his goals in broadcas…

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Will Texas Stay Red? 27:32

5d ago27:32

27:32

Garrett Fulce delves into the upcoming U.S. presidential election, discussing potential historic outcomes and voter engagement. He encourages active participation and highlights the importance of voting while criticizing intra-party conflicts among Republicans. The episode also explores a constitutional dilemma in Texas concerning a death penalty c…

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E368 | EUVC | Announcing Rerail with Anthony Danon - our most awaited episode this year! 😍 52:31

5d ago52:31

52:31

Today, we’re thrilled to bring you one of the most anticipated episodes of the year with Anthony Danon about the official announcement of Rerail, his brand-new $20M angel fund. You ofc already know Anthony as one of the hosts of our SuperAngel podcast series and part of the powerful duo behind Cocoa together with Carmen 🍫. But now he’s built Rerail…

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E374 | EUVC | Perplexity’s $8B Target, Anthropic’s AI Control, NHS Data Privatization, and Tech Giants’ Media Acquisitions – with Dan Bowyer 25:54

5d ago25:54

25:54

Welcome to a new episode of the EUVC podcast, where our good friends Dan Bowyer and Mads Jensen from SuperSeed cover recent news and movements in the European tech landscape 💬 Go to eu.vc to read the core take-aways. Chapters: 00:09 AI Perplexity's Massive Valuation 01:41 Anthropic's New AI Model 03:46 NHS and Patient Records 06:06 Palantir's Role …

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#BookCast 5 | Transcendent Kingdom by Yaa Gyasi 46:36

12d ago46:36

46:36

For our fifth installment of our book club series, the #BookCast team read Transcendent Kingdom by Yaa Gyasi. Join us for a discussion led by Garth Casbourn with co-hosts Meghan Voll, Riya Sidhu, and Scott Walters. We dive into the complex narrative of Gifty, a young scientist getting her PhD at Stanford, attempting to discover secrets behind addic…

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Dave Ramsey Doesn't Understand Infinite Banking...and Probably Never Will 37:33

6d ago37:33

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Infinite Banking is one of the most misunderstood finance concepts on earth. Even the biggest so-called financial experts get it wrong, and rob people of incredible wealth-building opportunities. Case in point: Dave Ramsey. He often promotes term insurance, which is very different to Infinite Banking and this narrative overshadows the true value of…

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E373 | EUVC | Integra Global Advisors' Charlotte Palmer on the role of government institutions in VC 1:12:17

14d ago1:12:17

1:12:17

In this episode of the EUVC podcast, Andreas talks with Charlotte Palmer, Vice President at Integra Global Advisors. Andreas and Charlotte explore the evolving role of government LPs in Europe, discussing best practices and key considerations for fund managers. Charlotte shares her insights on why she joined Integra, reflecting on her new position …

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Ep. 171 Shake On It 1:50:54

7d ago1:50:54

1:50:54

This week, we cover the plethora of NFL injuries, as well as the return of some familiar faces to the field. We update the Nation of Domination scores for week 7, as well as the standings for our Pick 'ems competition. We return to the NBA as the season kicks off this week, as well as congratulate the WNBA champion Liberty. We finish off with an in…

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E372 | EUVC | United Ventures' Massimiliano Magrini on attracting growth capital and generating DPI in European Venture 44:16

7d ago44:16

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In this episode of the EUVC podcast, Andreas talks with Massimiliano Magrini, Co-Founder and Managing Partner at United Ventures. Andreas and Massimiliano delve into the intricacies of scaling startups, the European venture ecosystem, and the challenges of attracting growth capital. They also touch on lessons from managing funds across different st…

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E371 | EUVC CVC | Redstone's Samuli Siren on the challenges of working with corporate investors 46:44

8d ago46:44

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In this episode of the EUVC podcast, Andreas and our in-house CVC expert, Jeppe Høier, are joined by Samuli Siren, CEO of Redstone, one of Europe's most successful venture capital firms. Together, we’ll dive deep into Redstone’s approach to corporate venture capital, exploring how they’ve built a portfolio with around €600M across ten different fun…

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480 | A Symphony of Music Making, Education and Disability 28:04

8d ago28:04

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This week, hosts Mark Ambrogio and Ryan Baxter are joined by Lauren Jarman, a Masters of Music Education Candidate in the Don Wright Faculty of Music. Her research is focused on the impact of policy, globalization and neoliberalism and how it affects students with disabilities through a windband pedagogy. Lauren explores how AI and technology enabl…

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E370 | EUVC | UK VC Fundraising, Corporate Climate Pullback, EU Fragmentation, and Pan-European Startup Entity – hosted by Dan Bowyer 41:28

12d ago41:28

41:28

Welcome to a new episode of the EUVC podcast, where our good friends Dan Bowyer and Mads Jensen from SuperSeed cover recent news and movements in the European tech landscape 💬 Go to eu.vc to read the core take-aways. Chapters: 01:11 UK VCs on the Rise 02:41 Global VC Fundraising Trends 03:45 Big Names in Fundraising 06:40 Climate Tech and COP 29 11…

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Ep. 170 EZ City Limits 1:15:50

14d ago1:15:50

1:15:50

This week, Mikki of MikkiMania joins Tom as we have our weekly NFL rundown and Nation of Domination standings, as we discuss all the moving pieces traded in the league this week. We also recap Tom's ACL weekend experience, while trying to keep up with both NFL as well as the Red River Rivalry. We finish the show with a special guest interview with …

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The Math Doesn’t Lie: How Infinite Banking Unlocks Massive Wealth 56:05

13d ago56:05

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Even though the Infinite Banking Concept has been tried, tested, and proven to be successful, there are still naysayers out there. These doubts can hold people back from unlocking their financial potential. But why are some still skeptical, despite overwhelming evidence? The root of the issue lies in a lack of understanding and going back to the fu…

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E369 | EUVC | Roundtable discussion on investing in culture and creative tech - deep dive on AI and the future of music 56:01

13d ago56:01

56:01

In this episode of the European VC podcast, we're diving into the fascinating world of investing in culture and everything that surrounds it. At the CultTech Summit on November 5th and 6th in Vienna, a dedicated panel discussion is planned, and as a foretaste, we have brought together a panel of experts with diverse backgrounds who are reshaping ho…

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479 | Black Paint on a Black Canvas 27:30

15d ago27:30

27:30

Hosts Anthony Cruz and Meghan Voll are joined by Emiko Muraki, a PhD candidate with the University of Calgary, and a visiting PhD student at Western University. Emiko studies how context and differences between people affect how we learn and use concepts, and understand language. She also studied people with aphantasia, who can't form mental images…

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E367 | EUVC | AI Nobel Prizes, Google’s Search Monopoly, UK’s Economic Shifts, and LP Appetite for VC in 2025 – hosted by Dan Bowyer 41:18

19d ago41:18

41:18

Welcome to a new episode of the EUVC podcast, where our good friends Dan Bowyer and Mads Jensen from SuperSeed, discuss with Lomax Ward, General Partner at Outsized Ventures, to cover recent news and movements in the European tech landscape 💬 Go to eu.vc to read the core take-aways. Chapters: 03:33 Nobel Prizes and AI Innovations 06:16 The DOJ vs. …

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Ep. 169 2 Nice 2 Furious 1:17:16

20d ago1:17:16

1:17:16

On our one hundred and 69th (nice) episode, we cover NFL news from past and present players fighting on and off the field. NoD and Pick 'ems updates for the season, as well as some history in the NBA preseason. We also say goodbye, to a voice of our childhood as we prepare for a possible guest "on the next episode of Pops and Shots Podcast"…

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E365 | EUVC | Index Ventures' Hannah Seal on latest fund announcement and building your team from 0 to 1000 53:19

20d ago53:19

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In this episode of the EUVC podcast, Andreas discusses with Hannah Seal, Partner at Index Ventures. Andreas and Hannah explore the dynamics of founder relationships, the European venture landscape, and more with insights from the recently launched book - Scaling Through Chaos. As a Partner at Index, Hannah focuses on B2B software and enterprise AI …

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E364 | ACT | The Power of Experience: Nicola McClafferty’s Journey from Investor to Founder and Back as a Series A+ Investor 40:45

21d ago40:45

40:45

Welcome to a new episode of our special series, At The Cap Table. Today, Sarah Finegan, Senior Investor at Antler has a discussion with Nicola McClafferty, Partner at Molten Ventures. Molten Ventures, formerly Draper Esprit, is a venture capital firm investing in high-growth technology companies with global ambitions, with offices in London and Dub…

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478| China's Rap Evolution: From Underground to Mainstream 26:14

22d ago26:14

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Hosts Mark Ambrogio and Meghan Voll are joined by Shengpei (Leslie) Li, a Ph.D. student in Media Studies. Leslie discusses his research on rap music in China and the politics surrounding it. Recorded on October 1, 2024. Produced by Riya Sidhu Theme song provided by https://freebeats.io/ (Produced by White Hot).…

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E363 | Super Angel | Angel investing insights with Dorothy Chou, Director of Policy & Public Engagement at DeepMind 41:33

22d ago41:33

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Join us as Tom Wilson from Seedcamp and Anthony Danon from Cocoa talk to Dorothy Chou, Director of Policy & Public Engagement at DeepMind. Dorothy shares her journey from working at major tech companies to becoming an angel investor. She raises the importance of diversity in the startup ecosystem, particularly in supporting underrepresented founder…

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E362 | EUVC | Origins Fund's Salomon & Blaise on why consumer sector is the underdog in venture capital 40:53

26d ago40:53

40:53

Today, we welcome the amazing duo Salomon Aiach, co-founder & General Partner, and Blaise Matuidi, General Partner from Origins Fund. Origins is a new type of venture capital fund backing legendary consumer founders with an unfair advantage from pre-seed to series A. They invest $100k to $500k in consumer tech startups and come with the power of in…

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From Paperboy to Multi-Millionaire: How to Find Your Entrepreneurial Edge w/Kevin Bupp 56:17

27d ago56:17

56:17

Entrepreneurs have one superpower: they see opportunities where others see obstacles. They learn from the people around them and seize moments that can change their lives. Many people dream of building wealth and success, but without an entrepreneurial mindset, it can feel like you're always a step behind. Real estate - one of the most lucrative pa…

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E361 | EUVC CVC | Emerald VC's Gina Domanig on CVC as a service model and how you work with Corporate Investors 56:18

27d ago56:18

56:18

In this episode of the EUVC podcast, Andreas and our in-house CVC expert Jeppe Høier discuss venture capital with Gina Domanig, Managing Partner at Emerald Technology Ventures. Gina Domanig is the Managing Partner of Emerald Technology Ventures. In 2000, she founded the business as Europe's first independent cleantech venture capital fund. In addit…

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Ep. 168 It Comes For Us All (Pause) 1:26:51

1M ago1:26:51

1:26:51

This week, we have our weekly NFL and NoD rundowns that might see Devante Adams finding a new home. Speaking of trades we got one in the NBA featuring KAT and Julius Randle switching spots with some picks and Derrick Rose calling it a career. Some Netflix news in the world of entertainment and There's an unusual amount of RIPs in this one but we're…

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E360 | EUVC | First Momentum Ventures' David Meiborg on The European Deep Tech Hardware Napkin 53:46

29d ago53:46

53:46

In this episode of the EUVC podcast, Andreas discusses with David Meiborg, General Partner at First Momentum Ventures. First Momentum Ventures, with their €30M fund, specializes in backing deeply technical founders at the pre-seed stage. Their focus spans deep tech, industrial climate tech, dev tools, data, and enterprise SaaS across the DACH regio…

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477 | Music, Memory & Media (Libby’s version) 29:11

29d ago29:11

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Hosts Mark Ambrogio and Ryan Baxter are joined by Elisabeth (Libby) Roberts, a Ph.D. candidate in the music cognition specialization at the University of Western Ontario, Don Wright Faculty of Music. Libby discusses her research in music-evoked autobiographical memory and how she combines methods from behavioural sciences, sociology, and music theo…

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E358 | EUVC | Microsoft's $1.6B Nuclear Investment, France's Energy Legacy, and Predictions for AI in 2030 hosted by Dan Bowyer 37:45

1M ago37:45

37:45

Welcome to a new episode of the EUVC podcast, where our good friends Dan Bowyer and Mads Jensen from SuperSeed cover recent news and movements in the European tech landscape 💬 Go to eu.vc to read the core take-aways. Chapters: 00:06 Microsoft's Nuclear Energy Plans 00:13 Energy Context in Europe 00:22 UK's Energy Challenges 02:34 Three Mile Island …

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Texas Education Showdown: AFP’s Fight for School Choice 34:40

1M ago34:40

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Timestamp Summary 0:00 Genevieve Collins Discusses AFP's Efforts and Federal Spending Concerns 6:37 Advocating for Policy Changes in Texas 16:21 School Choice Advocacy and Election Strategies in Texas 21:26 The Impact of Immigration and Border Security on Local Communities 23:18 Texas Healthcare Transparency and Economic Opportunity Challenges 27:4…

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Escaping the Financial Rat Race: How to Make Your Money Work for You w/Carson Herlean 56:37

1M ago56:37

56:37

Most people get caught up in a traditional system that promises a steady paycheck but never leads to financial freedom. They chase the illusion of being "rich" without understanding the difference between that and real, lasting wealth. Many young people fall into this trap, only to realize years later that their money isn't working for them. They d…

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