Best Nick Ferreira Podcasts (2024)

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Minisode: What’s the Real Value Add of VCs? 8:20

1h ago8:20

8:20

Nick & Beezer go inside their recent conversation with Jason Shuman and Will Quist to discuss the right way to be a contrarian investor, how to do no harm as a VC, and dive into the answer to their burning question: do VCs actually add value? Learn more about Sapphire Partners: https://sapphireventures.com/sapphire-partners/ Learn more about Notati…

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#39: A New Era at East Lake (featuring Chad Parker and Alex Urban) 42:13

10d ago42:13

42:13

In this episode, we cover the renovation at East Lake Golf Club and the implications for the TOUR Championship. Chad Parker (GM and President, East Lake Golf Club) and Alex Urban (Executive Director, TOUR Championship) give us their views on how the renovation impacts the club operations, what to look out for when watching the TOUR Championship and…

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Being Non-Consensus and Right in VC with Jason Shuman & Will Quist 39:37

15d ago39:37

39:37

What do Primary GP Jason Shuman and Slow Ventures Partner Will Quist have in common? At first glance, not much, given how differently their firms approach firm building and VC "platforms." At Primary, their Impact team outnumbers investors 2:1, while Slow consists of 3 GPs, and 3 GPs only. But in a surprising twist, they agree on more than one woul…

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#38: Greenside Reads, part 2: "Deane Beman, Golf's Driving Force" with Adam Schupak 44:32

28d ago44:32

44:32

In this episode we discuss the book "Deane Beman, Golf's Driving Force" with author Adam Schupak. We unpack some of the most unexpected plot twists in the book, how the former PGA Tour Commissioner went about his business and the parallels to the state of men's professional golf today. Enjoy, like and subscribe!…

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Endowment Investing with University of Chicago’s Joanna Rupp 38:08

2M ago38:08

38:08

Joanna Rupp, Managing Director of Private Equity at the University of Chicago, sits down with Nick & Beezer to shine a light on the often opaque world of endowments, including what separates an endowment from a foundation, how they consider small funds v. big funds and the fallout from an avalanche of capital being thrown at VCs. Then (announcement…

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#37: Alex Prasad, CEO of V1 Sports 34:28

2M ago34:28

34:28

Alex Prasad is CEO of V1 Sports, maker of video swing analysis software apps for golfers and coaches. In this episode we discuss the origins of the company, what makes golf swing improvement a business opportunity and how Alex approaches his management of the company. Enjoy! If you like this episode, share it with a friend, subscribe and write a re…

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#36: Nick Venson, Founder & CEO of SWAG Golf 39:53

3M ago39:53

39:53

In this episode we speak with Nick Venson, founder and CEO of SWAG Golf. SWAG is a bold brand in the golf space, selling putters, wedges and accessories with a twist. Nick shares the origins of the company, how his background helped shape the brand and the twists and turns along the way that make SWAG's story unique. Enjoy! If you like this kind of…

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The Three Body Problem of Venture Capital w/ Frank Rotman (CIO, QED Investors) 43:59

3M ago43:59

43:59

Nick and Beezer sit down with Frank Rotman, a founding partner and CIO at QED Investors to talk about his early days as the chief credit officer of Capital One, the fundamental flaw in the way founders and investors have been funding startups, the purpose associates serve and how those associates can better their skills, and how VCs can avoid being…

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#35: Greenside Reads: Rainmaker, by Hughes Norton 42:19

4M ago42:19

42:19

In this episode, we review "Rainmaker," the recently published book by former golf superagent Hughes Norton. We cover the major business lessons from the book and highlight the snippets that make the book memorable. Lots of great nuggets about Tiger Woods, Greg Norman, Arnold Palmer and the making of IMG make this book unique. Enjoy the episode!…

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#34: Board Governance 35:44

5M ago35:44

35:44

This episode has something for everyone! We talk Golf/Succession Comps (1:05) PLAYERS takeaways (10:15) Callaway spinoff (18:07) LA Muni Golf Drama (19:42) then take a deeper dive on Board Governance including the new TOUR structure (24:00) Enjoy, subscribe, send to a friend! #CRS #GolfBusiness #Golf #Business #podcast…

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Building a venture firm w/ Scott Kupor (a16z) 52:56

6M ago52:56

52:56

In the first Origins episode of the year, ⁠Nick Chirls⁠ (Notation Capital) and ⁠Beezer Clarkson⁠ (Sapphire Partners) host Scott Kupor, a Managing Partner at Andreessen Horowitz. In his role as managing partner, Scott invests in growth-stage companies building in the bio and healthcare industries, manages the firm’s investor relations team, and is r…

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#33: TOUR, Tiger & Trends 41:06

7M ago41:06

41:06

In this episode, we take a tour-de-force of recent topics surrounding men's pro golf. We cover the latest developments with the PGA Tour Enterprises deal, cover what's new in golf fashion and break down the scene at the PGA Show. Enjoy!By Roberto Castro and Dan Ferreira

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#32: Who is the Strategic Sports Group? 42:52

8M ago42:52

42:52

In this episode, Roberto and Dan dive deep into the Strategic Sports Group (SSG), a conglomerate of influential businesspeople looking to make an investment in the PGA Tour. We discuss who the key people behind SSG are, what might make them intriguing to the Tour, whether this means good things for the Saudi Public Investment Fund and more. At the …

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Power Law VC Performance with David Clark (VenCap) 56:19

9M ago56:19

56:19

In the last Origins episode of the year, Nick Chirls (Notation Capital) and Beezer Clarkson (Sapphire Partners) host David Clark, Investment Director at VenCap International plc. With nearly four decades of experience in investing, David has backed some of the most established VC funds across the US, Europe, China and India and shares historical fi…

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#31: Course Closures, Part 2 (featuring Alex Lidback and Frank Gumpert) 37:57

9M ago37:57

37:57

In this episode, we explore the stories of two Golf Courses that closed their doors during the Golf boom: Ravenaux Country Club (Spring, TX) and Sherwood Forest Country Club (Baton Rouge, LA). Alex Lidback shares his perspective as a former member of Ravenaux. Frank Gumpert is a PGA Professional who and former Head Pro at Sherwood Forest. Both Alex…

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#30: Course Closures, Part 1 (featuring Lincoln Duff) 36:45

10M ago36:45

36:45

In this short series, the Course Record Show dives into some of the nuances overshadowed by the growth of golf during Covid. We explore whether the growth is sustainable and what it will take to it to continue. Then we bring in Lincoln Duff, who has made a career at the intersection of golf and Real Estate to explore which of our opinions carry wat…

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EP 24 - Hostile Handwear 1:04:06

10M ago1:04:06

1:04:06

This week we had Jay the founder and CEO of Hostile Handwear join Nick in the studio to talk about the humble beginning of his company. It is now one of Australia's best gear brand. Head over to www.hostilehandwear.com to see what Jay has created.By Three kings Podcast

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#29: PGA Tour player Ben Griffin 56:36

11M ago56:36

56:36

Fresh off of his runner-up finish at the Sanderson Farms Championship, we talk to Ben Griffin. After walking away from pro golf to become a mortgage loan officer, Ben recommitted to his playing career and finished his rookie season on the PGA Tour inside the Top 70. Ben played his college golf at UNC Chapel Hill where he was a two-time All American…

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Q4 Market Predictions w/ Ed Sim (Boldstart) & Seyonne Kang (StepStone) 1:04:18

11M ago1:04:18

1:04:18

In this episode of Origins, Nicholas Chirls (Notation) and Beezer Clarkson (Sapphire Partners) host Ed Sim, founder of Boldstart and Seyonne Kang, Partner at StepStone. Ed is the founder of boldstart ventures, a day-one partner and true believer for developer first, enterprise infra, & SaaS founders. He is currently a board member/observer of Snyk,…

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#28: Financial Advisory for Athletes, featuring Sandra Richards (Morgan Stanley) 44:12

1y ago44:12

44:12

The Course Record Show is back after a summer hiatus! Our guest today is Sandra Richards. Sandra is a Managing Director at Morgan Stanley where she is Head of Global Sports and Entertainment in the firm’s wealth management division. She has received numerous awards and recognitions, most recently being named to Sports business Journals Game Changer…

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Navigating difficult markets w/ Adam Valkin, General Catalyst 45:16

1y ago45:16

45:16

Beezer Clarkson of Sapphire Partners and Nick Chirls of Notation host Adam Valkin, Managing Director of General Catalyst at their NYC office. Adam Valkin is a Managing Director at General Catalyst. Adam leads the firm's global early-stage practice and co-led its international expansion. He has been at GC for over ten years after joining the firm fr…

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Leigh Giles-Brown, Sonography 25:33

1y ago25:33

25:33

Mac and Mackenzie speak with Leigh about LLCC's Sonography program and the Healthcare Entry-Level Professional Skills (HELPrS) summer program designed for high school studentsBy LLCC

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The family office episode - Nick & Beezer co-host Melissa Lucas, Your OCIO 1:03:13

1y ago1:03:13

1:03:13

Melissa Lucas currently serves as the CIO for the investment vehicles of two extended families. She has decades of experience handling the unique investment needs of extended families, and investing across asset classes from venture capital to credit to equities. Prior to her work for families, she spent nearly a decade working at several subsidiar…

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EP 23 - Corey Creed 1:08:33

1y ago1:08:33

1:08:33

This week on the show we got 2x X Games gold medalist Corey creed We get into his his recent X Games prep, his new bike deal with Honda. How he gets over having a massive crash on the quarter pipe plus his stunt work he does for movies. We really enjoyed having him on and how good of an ambassador he is for the whole sport…

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Cassidy Kretschmer, 2023 Commencement Student Speaker 21:12

1y ago21:12

21:12

Mac and Mackenzie speak with Cassidy Kretschmer, LLCC basketball player and the 2023 Commencement Student SpeakerBy LLCC

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Deep Dive on Series A - Nick & Beezer co-host Beth Ferreira, Firstmark 54:41

1+ y ago54:41

54:41

Origins is a podcast about the VC and LP ecosystem, co-hosted by Nick Chirls of Notation and Beezer Clarkson of Sapphire Partners. We're joined by our guest Beth Ferreira, a Partner at FirstMark focused on seed and Series A investing in a broad range of consumer companies, including next-generation commerce, consumer tech, and mobile startups. Prio…

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#27: Roberto's Masters & ANWA perspective from outside the Ropes. CRS Turns 2! 42:45

1+ y ago42:45

42:45

On this episode, Roberto and Dan catch up on RC's behind the ropes experience at the ANWA and Masters. We also recap 2 years of CRS, recapping highlights from the show and our most profound takeaways. Thanks to our listeners for the amazing support you've shown!By Roberto Castro and Dan Ferreira

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LP Market Perspective - Nick & Beezer co-host Atul Rustgi, Accolade Partners 1:01:02

1+ y ago1:01:02

1:01:02

Origins is a podcast about the VC and LP ecosystem, co-hosted by Nick Chirls of Notation and Beezer Clarkson of Sapphire Partners. In this episode, we are joined by Atul Rustgi, managing partner of Accolade Partners, a top-performing venture capital, growth equity, and blockchain fund of funds. Prior to joining Accolade in 2007, Atul worked at McKi…

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EP 22 - WSX "Adam Bailey" 50:54

1+ y ago50:54

50:54

CEO of the World Supercross Championship "WSX" Adam Bailey joins the boys to talk about the pilot season of WSX and the upcoming season that will see 6 countries hold a round. We also discuss the politics of creating a new promotion in the world of supercross.By Three kings Podcast

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Tiffany Elliott, Peer Tutoring 19:39

1+ y ago19:39

19:39

Mackenzie and Mac discuss how peer tutoring and embedded support help students succeed with Tiffany ElliottBy LLCC

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#26: Geoff Shackelford 1:00:52

1+ y ago1:00:52

1:00:52

In this episode, we talk to Geoff Shackelford. Geoff's has had an interesting career in golf, authoring 11 books, designing golf courses, frequently appearing on the Golf Channel, and co-hosting 2 podcasts (McKellar and State of the Game). We discuss Geoff's new book "Golf Architecture for Normal People" (coming this June), the publishing business,…

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Investing in AI - Nick & Beezer co-host Dr. Lan Xuezhao 55:06

1+ y ago55:06

55:06

Origins is a podcast about the VC and LP ecosystem, co-hosted by Nick Chirls of Notation and Beezer Clarkson of Sapphire Partners. In this episode, we are joined by Dr. Lan Xuezhao, founder and managing partner of Basis Set Ventures, an AI-focused seed firm based in SF. Lan is among the earliest investors in companies such as Scale AI, Quince, Path…

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#25: Lee Wybranski, the Golf Artist 31:42

1+ y ago31:42

31:42

In this episode, we talk to Lee Wybranski. Lee is the President of Lee Wybranski Art and Design (www.leewybranski.com), and is one of the premier artists working in golf today. He has been commissioned to create drawings and paintings for the finest clubs and organizations in the game. In addition, Lee works annually for the game’s governing bodies…

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EP 21 - TRACK WORKS DESIGN 1:01:02

1+ y ago1:01:02

1:01:02

On this episode the boys are joined in studio by Byron Peet owner of track works design and Lawson ( Boppo) Bopping. They talk about what it takes to build a motocross track and how the tracks in the AMA supercross have changed over the years. Boppo talks about rider pay and some of the disadvantages of being a professional rider.…

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Nick & Beezer co-host David Tisch, Box Group 1:01:27

1+ y ago1:01:27

1:01:27

Origins is a podcast about the VC and LP ecosystem, co-hosted by Nick Chirls of Notation and Beezer Clarkson of Sapphire Partners. On this episode, we dig into the history of Box Group and seed investing in NYC with David Tisch. Topics covered include Box Group's unique perspective and strategy on seed investing, staying true to one's strategy and …

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#24: PGA Show 2023 Review 28:54

1+ y ago28:54

28:54

Roberto gives us the scoop on what the PGA Show was like this year. We discuss the biggest trends, novelties and intricacies of Golf's biggest trade show and the people that make it all happen, including some past Course Record Show guests. This episode is brought to you by Encina Farms. Encina Farms (encinafarms.com) specialized in Iberico, a spec…