Best Miguel Cruz Podcasts (2025)

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Sound Influence - Episode 4: Andrea Cruz + Miguel Arteta 22:39

24d ago22:39

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Rising singer-songwriter Andrea Cruz shares how she fell in love with folk music as a young girl in Aibonito. We hear about how the plants, birds and animals of Puerto Rico have shaped the fabric of her work, and the profound ways in which her art connects her to the island she calls home. Hollywood film director Miguel Arteta recalls his colorful …

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EUVC | E393 | Investing and scaling in Portugal 59:07

8d ago59:07

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In this episode of the EUVC podcast, Dan Taylor, former journalist and Director of Content at CEW Communications is joined by Itxaso del Palacio, General Partner at Notion Capital Nico Goulet, Founding Partner at Adara Ventures Stefan Mores, Managing Partner at Indico Capital Partners. Together, they explore the dynamics of the Iberian startup and …

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EUVC | E392 | Europe’s VC Volatility, UK Budget Reforms, and Middle East Geopolitical Shifts 32:16

12d ago32:16

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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.By The European VC

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EUVC | E391 | 10x Founders' Nico Schoenenberger on community-driven funds & mastering follow-on investments 59:25

14d ago59:25

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In today’s episode, Andreas talks with Nico Schoenenberger, part of the Investment Team at 10x Founders, a Munich-based fund with €160M AUM in Fund I. 10x Founders focuses on early-stage investments (Pre-Seed/Seed) across Europe and the US, with a portfolio spanning sectors like B2B SaaS and Fintech. Notable investments include Ixana, magic, Ivy, F…

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Matty Matheson (The Bear) with Jennifer Castle 45:30

15d ago45:30

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One of the pleasures of putting the Talkhouse Podcast together is that the guests often leave their promotional hats at home and just dig into conversations about life, and that’s definitely what happened this week with Matty Matheson and Jennifer Castle. Matty Matheson you’ll surely recognize either as a superstar chef and restaurateur who appeare…

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EUVC | E390 | Cherry Ventures’ Christian Meermann on culture of excellence & underwriting the next generation of emerging managers 55:14

15d ago55:14

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In today’s episode, Andreas talks with Christian Meermann, Founding Partner at Cherry Ventures and a Forbes Midas Lister. ith a €320M fund size and €1B in AUM, Cherry Ventures has made its mark across Europe by backing companies like Flixbus, Auto1, Flaschenpost, Finimize, and Ninetailed. Headquartered in Germany, the fund focuses on early-stage in…

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EUVC | E389 | EstVCA’s Kaari Kink and Karma Ventures’ Margus Uudam on Estonia’s rise as one of Europe’s most dynamic startup ecosystems 49:51

16d ago49:51

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In today’s episode, Andreas talks with with Kaari Kink, Investment Manager at Superangel and Chair of EstVCA, and Margus Uudam, Partner at Karma Ventures and a long-time pioneer in venture capital, to uncover the secrets behind Estonia’s rise as one of Europe’s most dynamic startup ecosystems. Estonia, known for producing global champions like Skyp…

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Suki Waterhouse with Ashe 37:39

22d ago37:39

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On this week’s Talkhouse Podcast we’ve got a pair of performers—and also friends—who recently collaborated on a great single: Suki Waterhouse and Ashe. Waterhouse came into the public eye as a model and later an actress, but she’s always had a passion for music: As you’ll hear in this chat, she started recording songs before she had any notion that…

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EUVC | E388 | OTPP's Avid Larizadeh Duggan on advantures in growth stage investing 56:28

23d ago56:28

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In this episode of the EUVC podcast, Andreas talks with Avid Larizadeh Duggan, Senior Managing Director (EMEA) at Teachers' Venture Growth (TVG), the venture arm of Ontario Teachers' Pension Plan (OTPP), headquartered in Toronto. TVG has €5.4B in assets under management, backing innovative companies like Canva, Databricks, DeepL, and SpaceX. Avid b…

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EUVC | E387 | Mike Reiner, Fred Destin & Rupda on founder-VC dynamics & deep personal work impact on our relationships 1:21:00

23d ago1:21:00

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In this episode of the EUVC podcast, Andreas is joined by Mike Reiner, General Partner at 432 Legacy, Fred Destin from Stride, and Rupda, a coach specializing in deep work retreats. The conversation explores the role of inner work in venture capital, highlighting its potential to improve founder-investor relationships, reduce burnout, and foster pe…

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Sound Influence - Episode 3: José Rivera 16:17

24d ago16:17

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Oscar-nominated screenwriter and playwright José Rivera shares with us his rich memories, both old and new, of his time in Puerto Rico: of spiders, thunderstorms and a deep sense of community in his childhood town of Espino. We hear about the joy of watching one of his plays performed in Santurce alongside the family members who inspired it, and ho…

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Sound Influence - Episode 2: Los Rivera Destino + Jaquira Díaz 27:30

24d ago27:30

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The Río Piedras-based comedy band Los Rivera Destino talk about their musical childhoods, how making a music video in Bayamón changed their lives and careers forever, and the extremely unlikely place that has become their source of inspiration. Award-winning author Jaquira Díaz shares how salsa, bacalaítos and coquís defined her time growing up in …

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Sound Influence - Episode 1: Rita Moreno + Pachyman 28:37

24d ago28:37

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Legendary actress, singer, dancer and EGOT winner Rita Moreno shares memories of sugar cane, coquís and parrandas during her idyllic childhood in Humacao and Juncos. We hear about her recent trips back with Lin-Manuel Miranda, and how she almost turned down West Side Story because of her loyalty to the island. Dub star innovator Pachy García (aka P…

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EUVC | E386 | KFund’s Miguel Arias & Acrobator's Joachim Laqueur in conversation with MiLaboratories's founder 1:00:30

24d ago1:00:30

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Welcome to a special episode of the EUVC podcast! This time, we’re experimenting with a new format where we bring together a founder and two of their key investors to uncover the dynamics behind building and scaling a venture-backed company. In this episode, we’re joined by Stanislav Poslavsky, CEO and Co-Founder of MiLaboratories, a US-based biote…

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Ep. 112 Studying and Measuring Sex Trafficking in the United States with Teresa Kulig 52:22

25d ago52:22

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Teresa Kulig is an associate professor in the School of Criminology and Criminal Justice at the University of Nebraska Omaha, where she coordinates the Doctoral and Fast Track programs. Dr. Kulig is also co-director of the Victimology and Victim Studies Research Lab. She earned her PhD from the University of Cincinnati in 2018. Her research interes…

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Tucker Zimmerman with Tony Visconti 35:09

29d ago35:09

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On this week’s Talkhouse Podcast we’ve got two guys with more than a hundred years of music-making experience between them and the endless stories to match: Tucker Zimmerman and Tony Visconti. You’ll be forgiven if you don’t recognize Tucker Zimmerman’s name: The songwriter existed on the fringes of the folk scene in the late 1960s but in spite of …

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Podcast Preview: Sound Influence: The Art and Soul of Puerto Rico 2:54

29d ago2:54

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Narrated by Luis Guzmán, Sound Influence: The Art and Soul of Puerto Rico pairs stories from some of the Island’s most exciting musicians, including Los Rivera Destino, Pachyman, and Andrea Cruz, with major artists outside of music, such as Hollywood film director Miguel Arteta, Oscar-nominated screenwriter Jose Rivera, author Jaquira Diaz, and leg…

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EUVC | E385 | Inovia's Michael McGraw European LPs and why a higher risk appetite could pay for itself 54:09

30d ago54:09

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In this episode of the EUVC podcast, Andreas sits down with Michael McGraw, Principal at Inovia Capital, a €415M growth equity fund headquartered in Canada but making waves in Europe. Inovia has €2.3B in assets under management and a track record of backing companies like Cohere, Lightspeed, Neo4j, and Wealthsimple. Mike brings a unique perspective…

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EUVC | E384 | Health Tech Renaissance, ChatGPT Turns Two, Northvolt's Setbacks, and Cradle's AI Success with Dan Bowyer, Mads Jensen & Lomax 38:49

1M ago38:49

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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: 00:47 Personal Story: Full Body Scan Experience 01:58 He…

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EUVC | E383 | 432 Legacy's Mike Reiner & Joachim Laqueur on investing in B2B innovation and scaling global impact 55:30

1M ago55:30

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In this episode of the EUVC podcast, Andreas sits down with Mike Reiner and Joachim Laqueur, General Partners at 432 Legacy, the successor to Acrobator Ventures. Mike and Joachim are investors with deep expertise in scaling B2B software and software-enabled hardware startups across Europe and the US. With a fund size of around €50M and €28M in asse…

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EUVC | E382 | Rypples' Jerome Ternynck on building teams and scaling impact in conversation with Robin Haak 1:02:47

1M ago1:02:47

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In this episode of the EUVC podcast, Andreas talks with Robin Haak, the solo GP behind Robin Capital, and Jerome Ternynck, founder of SmartRecruiters and a new initiative called Rypples. Together, we explore the evolution of recruiting, why "you are who you hire," and how AI is reshaping talent acquisition. Jerome brings insights from decades in HR…

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Ep. 111 Studying Gun Violence Through Neighborhood and Social Networks with Andy Papachristos 58:52

1M ago58:52

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In this episode we speak to Andy about the connection between social networks, neighborhoods, and crime. Andrew V. Papachristos: John G. Searle Professor of Sociology at Northwestern University. He directs the Institute for Policy Research and the Center for Neighborhood Engaged Research & Science. His work applies network science to urban issues l…

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Matthew Caws (Nada Surf) with John Flansburgh (They Might Be Giants) 44:02

1M ago44:02

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On this week's Talkhouse Podcast, we’ve got two of what I’m going to call alt-rock lifers, guys with vast catalogs and the stories to match, who’ve ridden the highs and lows over the years and continue to make fantastic music for dedicated fanbases: John Flansburgh and Matthew Caws. Flansburgh is half the core of They Might Be Giants, one of the tw…

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EUVC | E381 | eu/acc's Benoit Vandevivere on revolutionizing European startup policies and building a unified ecosystem 47:14

1M ago47:14

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In this episode of the EUVC podcast, Andreas talks with Benoit Vandevivere, CEO of Consentio and a driving force behind the eu/acc movement. Benoit is an advocate for innovation and technology in Europe, frequently speaking on the global stage for tech founders, policymakers, and institutions such as the NYSE and the European Commission. Together, …

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EUVC | E380 | Giano Capital's Alberto Chalon on a deep dive in how to master the sell-side of secondaries 54:33

1M ago54:33

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In this episode of the EUVC podcast, Andreas talks with Alberto Chalon, founding GP of Giano Capital and an expert with a decade of experience in venture secondaries. Andreas and Alberto dive deep into the sell-side of venture secondaries, exploring the fundamentals that drive the market, the motivations of key players, and the nuances of preparing…

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EUVC | E379 | Prosus Ventures' Sandeep Bakshi on the evolution of the European marketplace landscape 51:07

2M ago51:07

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In this episode of the EUVC podcast, Andreas talks with Sandeep Bakshi, Head of European Investments at Prosus Ventures. Andreas and Sandeep discuss the evolving dynamics of early-stage investing across Europe and beyond, sharing insights into how Prosus Ventures identifies opportunities in a global landscape. Sandeep offers his perspective on navi…

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EUVC | E378 | Dawn Capital's Evgenia Plotnikova on navigating today's exciting AI landscape 25:09

2M ago25:09

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Hello and welcome back to 'At The Cap Table”, a podcast series here at EUVC, where we explore the journeys and insights of some of the most influential leaders in venture capital. Today, we’re thrilled to have Evgenia Plotnikova, General Partner at London HQ’d Dawn Capital. From her start in investment banking during the financial crisis to her rol…

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Julien Baker with Medium Build 53:23

2M ago53:23

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On this week's Talkhouse Podcast we’ve got a timely conversation recorded just hours after the presidential election was called, and yes, it was on their minds. It’s frequent Talkhouse alum Julien Baker and her old friend Nick Carpenter, aka. Medium Build. Baker is a powerhouse singer and songwriter who’s best known these days as one third of the s…

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EUVC | E379 | Material10’s Maitham Mohamed on revolutionizing in-game economies & the future of gaming 1:04:59

2M ago1:04:59

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In this episode of the EUVC podcast, Andreas speaks with Maitham Mohamed, CEO of Material10. Andreas and Maitham explore the rapid evolution of the gaming industry, discussing innovative business models and unique approaches to monetization that are reshaping consumer engagement worldwide. Maitham shares his journey to founding Material10 in 2022, …

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EUVC | E375 | Future of work & learning VC Emerge launches oversubscribed Fund II at $73M 1:10:20

2M ago1:10:20

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In this episode of the EUVC podcast, Andreas sits down with Jan Lynn-Matern, Founder and General Partner at Emerge, a global pre-seed fund backed by over 100 leading operators in the future of work and learning. Jan shares Emerge’s mission to democratize access to opportunity for early-stage founders, providing not just capital but deep expertise a…

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Queering Eros with Jon Carl Lewis 48:38

2M ago48:38

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Jon Carl Lewis (he/him/his) is a spiritual guide and liberative educator in the queer, contemplative Christian tradition. He loves helping people recognize vital connections among the various aspects of themselves as a way of grounding their exploration of what brings them deep meaning, connection, and joy. You can learn more about him and read his…

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EUVC | E374 | Election Drama, Big Tech’s AI Monopoly, Buffett’s Cash Strategy, Starmer’s Slow Reforms, and Founder Burnout – with Dan Bowye 33:03

2M ago33:03

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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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MIZU and Asher White Talk About the New TRANSA Compilation Album 40:06

2M ago40:06

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On this week's Talkhouse Podcast we’ve got a special episode recorded live just last weekend in New York featuring two artists that appear on an amazingly ambitious new conceptual compilation album called TRANSA, Asher White and MIZU. The album comes from our friends at the Red Hot organization, was conceptualized largely by Dust Reid and Massima B…

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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

2M ago51:17

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

2M ago45:59

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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

2M ago53:46

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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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Episode 31 - Looking Inward 39:34

2M ago39:34

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enjoy this beautiful discussion on what it means to live in the spirit.By Luis and Miguel Cruz

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Preview: Afrofuturism: How Human Imagination Shapes Our Future 1:00:07

2M ago1:00:07

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A preview of the new season of Santigold's podcast, Noble Champions. Subscribe now. Episode 1 with John Jennings and Terence Nance dives into Afrofuturism and the power of human imagination in shaping our future. In a time of global uncertainty, art that envisions a better world is essential. Santi sits down with acclaimed graphic novelist, comic b…

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