Best Munich Re Podcasts (2024)

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Unlocking $500Bn Market Opportunity: Cybersecurity w/ Sidra Ahmed Lefort, Munich Re Ventures 40:29

21d ago40:29

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Munich Re Ventures is the venture capital group of Munich Re, the world's largest reinsurance company and a leading global provider of primary insurance and insurance related resolutions. Now Munich Re Ventures is a billion plus platform that is financially driven while focusing on the strategic interests of Munich Re. In this episode, Sidra Ahmed …

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[Replay] LP view: The Art & Science of Building in Venture w/ Lisa Edgar, Top Tier Capital 51:56

1d ago51:56

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What distinguishes the standout figures in the world of venture capital from those who aren’t? "𝐒𝐨𝐦𝐞𝐭𝐢𝐦𝐞𝐬 𝐢𝐭'𝐬 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐦𝐚𝐫𝐤𝐞𝐭, 𝐛𝐮𝐭 𝐦𝐨𝐬𝐭 𝐨𝐟 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐭𝐢𝐦𝐞, 𝐢𝐭'𝐬 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐩𝐞𝐨𝐩𝐥𝐞." Currently serving as the Partner Emeritus at Top Tier Capital Partners, Lisa describes her journey as "serendipitous" and filled with unexpected twists. Join us as we explore the realm of…

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From Idea to Impact: Creating a $20 Million Fund During Crisis w/ Mike Moradi, Cortado Ventures 45:55

9d ago45:55

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𝐎𝐤𝐥𝐚𝐡𝐨𝐦𝐚-𝐛𝐚𝐬𝐞𝐝 𝐂𝐨𝐫𝐭𝐚𝐝𝐨 𝐕𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐞𝐬 𝐫𝐚𝐢𝐬𝐞𝐬 $𝟐𝟎𝐌 𝐝𝐮𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐩𝐚𝐧𝐝𝐞𝐦𝐢𝐜 - how did this happen? This week’s episode features Mike Moradi, one of the GPs of Cortado Ventures, also the co-founder and also a portfolio company CEO, the CEO of Sensulin, where the company Sensulin is developing a glucose responsive insulin which will drastically reduce the number…

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Funding Founders Forward: Fueling Women-Led Innovation 35:49

14d ago35:49

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Let’s make things tangible - how do we challenge the status quo with actions? Beyond The Billion returned to Austin earlier this year in partnership with Dell Technologies, Dell Women’s Entrepreneur Network, Dell For Startups, and Intel, to convene some of America’s leaders in both venture capital and entrepreneurship to kick off SXSW and Internati…

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This Month in German, Swiss, and Austrian (GSA) Startups - May 2024 | Startuprad.io 35:04

22d ago35:04

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Welcome to our May 2024 wrap-up, delivering vital news from the startup and tech entrepreneurship scenes in Germany, Austria, and Switzerland—all in 30 minutes or less! 🎧 Join Chris from New York City and Joe from Frankfurt as they bring you the latest updates in the GSA region. Due to Whit Monday and travel plans, this news cut is from May 16th. A…

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Vimeo to Tubi: Anjali Sud Leveraging Disruption to Build Billion-Dollar Companies 47:20

28d ago47:20

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Tubi is the most-watched free TV and movie streaming service in the U.S. to date, with the world's largest content library of over 200,000 movies and TV episodes, a growing collection of originals, and nearly 250 Fox channels. The powerhouse behind Tubi’s success is no stranger to the media industry: Anjali Sud, CEO of Tubi. Prior to Tubi, Anjali l…

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The Power of Data Science to Revolutionize Impact w/ Danil Mikhailov, DataDotOrg 39:54

1M ago39:54

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In the age of AI and rapid technological advances, what does it mean to leverage data for good? And in the face of the digital divide, what can we as investors do to address it? With over 20 years of experience in founding multiple start-ups and leading initiatives across diverse sectors, Danil is dedicated to exploring and innovating at the inters…

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ITPS105 EHUA 1:28:41

1M ago1:28:41

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Italian producer and DJ, Ehua has been making waves since 2018 with releases on labels like 3024, Nervous Horizon and Fabric Records. She holds a bimonthly residency at Rinse FM, where she explores percussion-influenced sonic realms across a wide range of tempos. Enjoy!By ILIAN TAPE

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Ioniq 5 N...and Donna calls the show!! 51:12

1M ago51:12

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Well, our dry spell is over, Back into the swing of things, we talk Toyota's BZ4x, the Cybertruck in OZ, Kia's Tasman Ute, the Lambo Urus SE, plus the boys get in and drive around the BYD Seal Performance and Hyundai's crazy IONIQ 5 N. Plus Donna calls in and Gordie heckles a listener. Catch us on Instagram at @thedriversshow.com.au and shoot us an…

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Bite: Evolving as a CEO That Your Company Needs with Kim Yao, CloudEats 21:23

1M ago21:23

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“As long as you're open to what's next, as long as you're open to the unknown, then there's an opportunity for you to improve yourself.” - Kimberly Yao, Co-Founder & CEO of CloudEats. From selling booze online and working in Philippine F&B to creating a revolutionary cloud kitchen concept, Kimberly Yao’s entrepreneurial journey has not been a walk …

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Ep. 122 - Brewery Special feat. Tin Roof Brewing 50:33

2M ago50:33

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Welcome to Buzzed with Brian! Brian remains on the road for this episode, as he is still hanging out in Baton Rouge, the state capital of Louisiana. From one brewery to the next, Brian found another great guest for the show! Joining him on the mic this week was Maria Shirts, head brewer of Tin Roof Brewing Company! Maria tells the story of her craf…

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CEO Series: Melanie Perkins, Co-founder & CEO of Canva 23:13

2M ago23:13

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As of January 2024, Canva’s design platform attracted around 170 million monthly global users from 190 countries. BUT it was not too long ago that now 36-year-old Canva founder Melanie Perkins was rejected by 100 VCs. Just like some of the best companies today, Canva took awhile to get to an inflection point: between the first idea in 2006, to laun…

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Episode 5: AI & Accountability 27:05

2M ago27:05

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Liability for AI-caused Losses In today’s episode of "AI - Safe and Sound" we delve into the complex landscape of liability for AI-caused losses, a pressing concern for an increasingly AI-dependent world. If AI technology underperforms or even malfunctions, developers and users alike ask themselves the urgent question of who will pay for the financ…

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Ep. 121 - Brewery Special feat. Rally Cap Brewing Co 31:16

2M ago31:16

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Welcome to Buzzed with Brian! Brian hit the road for this episode. He found himself traveling south down the Mississippi River to Baton Rouge, the state capital of Louisiana. Naturally beer was at the top of the to do list. Joining him on the mic this week was Kevin Whalen, Owner/Founder of Rally Cap Brewing! Kevin tells the story of his craft and …

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CEO Series: Whitney Wolfe Herd, Co-Founder of Bumble 16:57

2M ago16:57

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You may have heard the news: as of January 2nd, 2024, Bumble founder Whitney Wolfe Herd has stepped down as chief executive after nearly a decade leading the dating app company. Despite challenges ahead - a more conservative revenue forecast highlighting the need for a dating-app revamp - let’s not overlook the journey that brought Whitney and Bumb…

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This Month in German, Swiss, and Austrian (GSA) Startups - April 2024 32:31

2M ago32:31

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Lower your Costs of ISO 27.001 and SOC 2 Compliance by up to 85% [with our Partner Vanta] Achieving ISO 27001 or SOC 2 compliance can unlock major growth for your company and build customer trust, but this process can be time-intensive and costly. Vanta automates compliance, getting you audit-ready quickly and saving you up to 85% of associated cos…

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ITPS104 SEBA 1:00:55

2M ago1:00:55

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Swedish producer Seba Ahrenberg has established a reputation as one of the finest purveyors of quality Drum & Bass over a distinguished career that has stretched back over 25 years. With releases on Good Looking Records, Metalheadz, Soul:r, Hospital, Ilian Tape & his own label Secret Operations Seba’s music has retained a timeless appeal. Enjoy!…

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Ep. 120 - Audience Submission Round 7 19:07

2M ago19:07

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Welcome to Buzzed with Brian! Brian is breaking records for distance traveled by a beer, just over 2800 miles! That’s right, 2-8-0-0 miles! The beers on this audience submission made the trek all the way down from Barnaby Brewing Co in Juneau, AK. Listen in to hear about the brewery and the beers. Brian may never get beers from this far away on the…

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LP Panel: Deployment in Private Equity w/ Tomi Viia, OP Financial Group & Marko Hara, Decile Capital 26:53

2M ago26:53

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Revisiting a clip from the LP Summit co-hosted by Beyond the Billion and Arctic15 in Helsinki in 2023, we have curated this brief but insightful episode for GPs, LPs, or even founders. This week’s guests are two European LP veterans - Marko Hara, formerly the director of Elo, one of Finland's largest employee pensions, and Tomi Viia, currently the …

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Fall of the French Third Republic: Vichy France and Lessons Learned 58:01

2M ago58:01

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In this episode hosts Colin and J delve deep into the pivotal events leading to the fall of the French Third Republic, offering a comprehensive analysis that connects historical dots to the present-day challenges. Through their engaging dialogue, they explore themes of appeasement, internal political strife, and the impact of liberalization, drawin…

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Ep. 119 - What in the World is Landjaeger? 56:00

2M ago56:00

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Welcome to Buzzed with Brian! Pronounced Lond-Yay-Gur, IYKYK. Now, if you don’t know, listen up! This snack delicacy is a smoke cured, fermented, spiced meat stick. It packs a punch of flavor and is made for noshing on with a beer in hand! Joining Brian on the mic was Jesse Brookstein. Jesse is the author of “A Perfect Pair: The History of Landjaeg…

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Bite: Delivering Alpha with Kindness, The Red Helicopter Way w/ James Rhee 19:16

2M ago19:16

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"Goodwill should mean a whole lot more than accounting concept, is earned and cannot be bought; but if done correctly, can be worth a whole lot." As we step into Q2, there's no better time to pause, reflect, and realign our goals for the year ahead. This week, we revisit an episode that continues to inspire, which talks about creating real value wi…

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Ep. 118 - Brewery Special feat. Ahnapee Brewing Company 53:47

3M ago53:47

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Welcome to Buzzed with Brian! Brian enjoyed another successful year of Pour Another Round’s Outdoor Winter Beer Fest in Green Bay, WI. The festival was bustling with over 20 breweries this year, one of which was Ahnapee Brewing Company. Naturally, Brian brought the gear up with him again and was able to have Nick Calaway, Founder/Owner, of Ahnapee …

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Faith, Finance, Technology w/ Fara Abdullah, Bitsmedia 45:41

3M ago45:41

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Muslims are projected to constitute more than 25% of the world's total population this year. To many in the industry, this isn't just a statistic; it represents a vast array of opportunities for the markets. This week, we had the pleasure of speaking with Fara Abdullah, CEO of Bitsmedia, the brains behind the immensely popular Muslim lifestyle app,…

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Ep. 117 - Style History: Munich Dunkel 25:20

3M ago25:20

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Welcome to Buzzed with Brian! Brian is excited to bring a new style history episode to you all! The Munich Dunkel is a tried true old school beer that has stood the test of time. Legend has it that the roots of this Bavarian delight go all the way back to the founding of Munich, Germany. To help showcase the history of the style Brian selected a be…

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This Month in German, Swiss, and Austrian (GSA) Startups - March 2024 29:20

3M ago29:20

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Welcome to our March 2024 wrap-up with vital news from the startup and tech entrepreneurship scenes in Germany, Austria, and Switzerland in 30 minutes or less 🙂. Our startup news is recorded with Chris in New York City and Joe in Frankfurt. Recording date is March 25th 2024 and all news not included will be in our next news to be released on April …

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LP View: Breaking Bias to Drive Returns w/ Joanna Kuang, Illumen Capital 39:22

3M ago39:22

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“We believe an inclusive and optimal asset management industry will be the cornerstone of an equal and equitable future.” - Illumen Capital While organizations explore ways to embody diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI), authenticity and clear, measurable outcomes are essential for effectiveness. This week, we're joined by Joanna Kuang, Senior Vi…

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Fall of the French Third Republic: The Belgian Trap and the Defeat of the Army 1:08:21

3M ago1:08:21

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Dive into the fascinating world of historical podcasts with our latest episode on ‘The Loins of History,’ where we unravel the dramatic fall of the French Third Republic and its startling parallels to modern political dynamics. Our expert hosts, Collin and J, engage in a riveting dialogue that bridges the past with the present, shedding light on th…

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Ep. 116 - A Short History on Guinness 23:14

3M ago23:14

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Welcome to Buzzed with Brian! Happy belated St. Patrick’s Day! Whether it’s green beer or an Irish dry stout, this is a holiday Brian always enjoys. Looking back on the last two St Patrick Day episodes, Brian covered the style history behind the Irish Red Ale and the Irish Dry Stout. This episode takes it a step further, covering a short history of…

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Building Billion Dollar Business with Strategic Marketing w/ Ross Simmonds, Foundation Marketing 31:55

3M ago31:55

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Berkshire Hathaway and the famed investor Warren Buffett himself are often the topic of discussion when it comes to achieving success in the world of venture. Nevertheless, despite the almost unassuming marketing strategies compared to today’s eye-catching everything, Berkshire Hathaway illustrated incomparable strategic marketing that yielded loya…

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Trevor is back! And Gordie manages to break a new Supra 1:02:36

3M ago1:02:36

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Trevor Long joins us, we talk about his new car (Gordie hates it). Gordie breaks a perfectly good, brand new Supra, plus the lads review a very used LandCruiser 300 Series. We do get serious and talk emissions targets and EV battery health diagnostics for selling your car. Big fun, fat episode...just the way you like it. Catch us on Instagram at @t…

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Ep. 115 - Industry Trends: What Makes a Great Taproom? 1:03:46

3M ago1:03:46

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Welcome to Buzzed with Brian! Here is the second installment of the fresh “Industry Trends” format. Today’s episode takes a deep dive on the history behind the places that have always served beer. Providing the knowledge was Brian’s friend, Tim Virnig. Tim is a Madison native, Lead Beertender at Garth’s Brew Bar, BJCP recognized beer judge, and a L…

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Unveiling Unicorn Pathways: How to Become a Unicorn w/ Leah Barto, Endeavor Global 19:00

3M ago19:00

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In venture capital, pattern recognition is a valuable skill. Investors often analyze various pieces of a puzzle, employing pattern recognition to assess whether a company might be on the path to success. This week’s Billion Dollar Bite features Leah Barto, Senior Director of Research at Endeavor Global, who leads a team to redefine pattern recognit…

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Rise of Deep Tech and Health Tech Startups in Europe 52:07

4M ago52:07

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Interested in Working with us? Have a look here: https://www.passionfroot.me/startupradio Executive Summary In this episode of Startuprad.io, host Jörn "Joe" Menninger and guest Thomas Kösters of DEEP Ecosystems explore the rise of spinoff companies, mainly from academic institutions. They discuss the significant impact of public investment in high…

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Ep. 114 - Audience Submission Round 6 20:15

4M ago20:15

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Welcome to Buzzed with Brian! This episode is the second round of beers given to him by one of the biggest supporters of the pod, Aric Mikkelson. A couple episodes back Brian went through the first half of beers given to him by Aric. This episode’s duo of beers comes from Half Brothers Brewing out of Grand Forks, ND. These audience submissions cont…

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Unlocking Venture Capital through Private Wealth w/ Samir Kaji, Allocate 50:21

4M ago50:21

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This week's guest is Samir Kaji, a prolific writer and host of Venture Unlocked, a podcast and blog that dives into the inner workings of venture capital, and the CEO and co-founder of Allocate. With over 20 years of experience in VC and private equity ecosystem, Samir's work has guided many investors, entrepreneurs, and fund managers on how to nav…

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ITPS103 AKANBI 1:29:45

4M ago1:29:45

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As founder of the GROOVY GROOVY party which started in a college basement in New Jersey, Akanbi has established his vision of a cozy, spiritual, intentional, friendship and love party as one of New York’s finest gatherings for all kinds of sexy electronic music. Tapping into spiritual frequencies, he brings a focused intention to the community that…

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Fall of the French Third Republic: How the French Blundered Into WW2 1:11:13

4M ago1:11:13

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This episode of “The Loins of History” podcast delves into the intricate history and political dynamics leading to the fall of the French Third Republic and the onset of World War II, with a particular focus on the pivotal Molotov-Ribbentrop Pact. Hosts Colin and Jay expertly connect historical events with contemporary issues, exploring themes of n…

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Ep. 113 - Mail Time Round 3 feat. Cellar West Brewing 26:55

4M ago26:55

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Welcome to Buzzed with Brian! Beer turned up on Brian’s doorstep yet again! That’s right, a third brewery has officially sent Brian a package. Cellar West Brewing out of Boulder, CO sent the beer, and they have some Madison, WI roots. The owner/founder/brewer, Zach Nichols grew up in Madison prior to moving out to Colorado. A big big thank you goes…

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This Month in German, Swiss, and Austrian (GSA) Startups – February 2024 34:41

4M ago34:41

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🚀 Welcome to Startuprad.io – Your Ultimate Destination for Tech Entrepreneurship News! 🌟 Interested in Working with us? Have a look here: https://www.passionfroot.me/startupradio Subscribe Here https://linktr.ee/startupradio In this episode, we dive deep into the latest tech and startup highlights shaping the landscape of innovation. Join us as we …

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Behind the IPO: ACV Auctions & ASV w/ Somak Chattopadhyay & Vikas Mehta 48:10

4M ago48:10

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This week we had not one but two esteemed guests - a funder and his founder of choice to talk through everything from building trust and partnership to getting to that IPO. Featuring Somak Chattopadhyay, founder of Armory Square Ventures, and Vikas Mehta, COO of ACV Auctions. Their paths beautifully overlapped after their MIT days when Somak recogn…

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Fall of the French Third Republic: The Munich Conference 1:02:18

4M ago1:02:18

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In this episode, the hosts continue their series on the fall of the French Third Republic and discuss the Munich Conference. They start by giving shoutouts to new subscribers and positive comments on YouTube. They then provide background information on the French Third Republic and the remilitarization of the Rhineland. The hosts discuss the weak l…

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Ep. 112 - Audience Submission Round 5 22:23

4M ago22:23

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Welcome to Buzzed with Brian! The beer fridge had another dent put in it this week! Brian continues on the tradition of reviewing audience submitted beers. This episode’s trio of beers comes from Brian’s biggest superfan, Aric Mikkelson. The beers traveled from Rhombus Guys Brewing Company all the way from Grand Forks, ND. Listen in to hear more ab…

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[REPLAY] Investing with Penny Pritzker & Building a Robust Venture & Growth Practice w/ Momei Qu, PSP Partners 41:35

4M ago41:35

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“If you can show strong growth in this environment, that means you’re getting corporate budgets at a time when corporate budgets are tightening.” As we continue to emerge from the belt-tightening era in investment and venture, now is an opportune moment to revisit an episode featuring Momei Qu, Managing Director of PSP Growth. Momei carved her own …

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Fall of the French Third Republic: The Remilitarization of the Rhineland 1:00:04

4M ago1:00:04

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his episode examines the pivotal pre-World War II event of the remilitarization of the Rhineland by Nazi Germany, a critical breach of the Treaty of Versailles. Hosts Colin and J explore the complex historical context, strategic failures, and the French government’s indecision that led to this momentous act in March 1936, emphasizing its significan…

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