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Ventures from the Valley is a podcast that focuses on all things business and investment, discussing the hottest topics with industry experts and thought leaders. This is the show you want to listen to if you want to grow your investment portfolio. Get ready to dive head-first into Silicon Valley with host Victor — and learn the true ins and outs of late-stage venture capital, from evaluating deals to understanding market cycles, portfolio strategy, and the mindset behind world-class founder ...
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Ventures from the Valley is a podcast that focuses on all things business and investment, discussing the hottest topics with industry experts and thought leaders. This is the show you want to listen to if you want to grow your investment portfolio. Get ready to dive head-first into Silicon Valley with our amazing hosts: Victor, Ratan and Tom - and learn the true ins and outs of Venture Capitals, with some expert tips along the way! This show is brought to you by R136 Ventures.
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How Smart Founders Raise Capital in 2026 (VC Reality Check)
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Most founders believe venture capital is a game of who can raise the largest round. But the real game is different: pick the right market, build something defensible, and create a business that doesn’t burn through capital just to stay alive. Jeff Weinstein is a partner at FJ Labs, one of the world’s most active early-stage investors. The firm has …
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How China Actually Builds Tech Giants with Mark Greeven
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What makes China’s innovators and entrepreneurs so relentlessly driven, and how is their ecosystem mindset redefining global innovation, investment, and AI development? In this episode of Ventures from the Valley, host Victor Orlovski talks with Mark Greeven, Professor of Management Innovation and Voice on China Innovation, and Dean at IMD Business…
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Victor Orlovski on eToro’s $4B IPO: A Masterclass in Timing and Readiness
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In this special episode of Ventures from the Valley, guest host Austen Legler interviews Victor Orlovski, the show’s usual host, for an insider’s look at eToro’s $4B IPO journey. Victor shares key lessons on market timing, organizational readiness, and strategic storytelling. From essential fintech metrics to brand-building and talent retention, th…
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From Startups to Mass Adoption: Blockchain Insights with Aly Madhavji
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What does it take to spot the next big breakthrough in blockchain? In this episode of Ventures from the Valley, host Victor Orlovski sits down with Aly Madhavji, Managing Partner at Blockchain Founders Fund, to uncover how his team evaluates more than 500 companies every month to identify and support the startups shaping the future of Web3. From na…
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Lars Markull on Embedded Finance: the Good, the Bad, and What's Next
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In this episode of Ventures from the Valley, host Victor Orlovski sits down with embedded finance expert Lars Markull to explore how non-financial companies can unlock new revenue streams by integrating banking services. They unpack successful case studies, common pitfalls, and the future of embedded finance across regions like Europe, the US, and …
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AI, Smart Contracts, and the End of Traditional Banks: Insights from Brett King
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In this episode of Ventures from the Valley, host Victor Orlovski sits down with fintech visionary Brett King to explore how AI, smart contracts, and digital currencies are disrupting global finance. From the decline of traditional banking to the rise of platform-based lending and autonomous finance, King shares bold insights on the future of econo…
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Jim Pulcrano Breaks Down the Myths of European VC
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In this episode of Ventures from the Valley, host Victor talks with Jim Pulcrano, IMD Professor and veteran entrepreneur, about the evolving relationship between European and Silicon Valley venture ecosystems. They explore how cultural differences influence startup growth, investment styles, and innovation strategies. From academic institutions to …
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Brains, Bold Bets & Big Wins: Inaki Berenguer’s Playbook for Startup Success
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In this episode of Ventures from the Valley, hosts Victor and Tom talk with Inaki Berenguer, a three-time founder and managing partner at LifeX Ventures. Inaki shares his journey from small-town Spain to building and exiting three startups, including CoverWallet. He unpacks strategies for startup growth, selecting the right investors, and navigatin…
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From University Spin-Off to Success: The NetGuardians Story
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Welcome to this episode of Ventures From The Valley. Join hosts Victor and Tom as they sit down with NetGuardians co-founders, Joël Winteregg and Raffael Maio, to explore their 15+ year journey from university spin-off to fintech success. They discuss navigating pivots, raising over $40M, scaling internationally, and ultimately selling their compan…
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How Mor Assia Built AI Angels and Transformed Israeli VC
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Welcome to Ventures From The Valley. In this episode, host Victor Orlovski sits down with Mor Assia, Co-founder and Managing Partner of iAngels, to uncover the secrets behind one of Israel’s top venture capital success stories. From managing $500M in assets to reshaping Israeli VC, Mor shares her journey of balancing innovation, family, and the fut…
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Why Venture Capital Outperforms Other Investments with Ilya Strebulaev of Stanford
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In this episode of Ventures from the Valley, host Victor Orlovski sits down with Ilya Strebulaev, The David S. Lobel Professor of Private Equity and Professor of Finance at the Stanford Graduate School of Business. Together, they discuss: Why venture capital shows a clear indication of alpha What factors have made Silicon Valley the epicenter of ve…
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Is AI the New Warren Buffet of Trading? With Damián Scavo of Streetbeat
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In this episode of Ventures from the Valley, host Victor Orlovski sits down with Damián Scavo, CEO and CIO of Streetbeat. Together, they discuss: How AI is transforming personal and corporate financial decision-making The increasing dominance of algorithmic and HFT in financial markets Will professional traders survive the AI revolution? What the U…
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From Knives to SaaS: Building, Scaling, and Exiting with Jim Kolchin of iWallet
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In this episode of Ventures from the Valley, host Victor Orlovski sits down with Jim Kolchin, a serial entrepreneur and founder of iWallet. Together, they discuss: Early lessons in entrepreneurship from Jim’s Soviet days How Silicon Valley and successful exits sharpened Jim’s approach The shift from hardware to software and SaaS as scalable busines…
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AI Integration: The Future of Venture Capital with Dr. Mohammad Rasouli and Philipp Reineke of AIx2
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In this episode of Ventures from the Valley, our host Victor Orlovski is joined by Dr. Mohammad Rasouli, Founder and CEO at AIx2, and Philipp Reineke, Co-founder and COO at AIx2. Together they discuss: The competitive landscape of AI research The evolving role of AI in venture capital Future trends in AI Predictive capabilities The intersection of …
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Neuromarketing is the Intersection of Engineering and Psychology with Spencer Gerrol of SPARK Neuro
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In this episode of Ventures from the Valley, our host, Victor Orlovski, is joined by Spencer Gerrol, Founder and CEO of SPARK Neuro, a company on a mission to transform the future of brain health. Spencer has dedicated his career to translating theoretical science into real-world applications using biometric technologies. Join us as we dive into Sp…
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From Teenage Entrepreneur to Serial Founder: Insights from Michael Pechatnikov’s Journey
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In this episode of Ventures from the Valley, our host, Victor Orlovski, is joined by Michael Pechatnikov, Co-Founder and CTO of a Stealth Startup. Together, they touch on the following topics: Michael's entrepreneurial journey and experiences with starting and selling companies The realization that working and building companies is his passion Mich…
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Startup investments in already-crowded markets, with Alex Mashrabov of Higgsfield AI
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In this episode of Ventures from the Valley, our host Victor Orlovski is joined by Alex Mashrabov, founder and CEO of Higgsfield AI. Together they ask the big questions including: Can you run a GenAI business without VC Investment? Which is better, closed-loop models or open source? How can your business challenge an already-crowded market? Should …
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Hybrid Cloud Environments: the Past, Present, and Future - with Alex Freedland, CEO of Mirantis
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In this episode of Ventures from the Valley, our host Victor Orlovski is joined by Alex Freedland, co-founder and CEO of Mirantis. Together they discuss: Alex’s beginnings in America as a young soviet immigrant His business ventures, including Mirantis The threats and opportunities of Open Source technologies The future of Blockchain and Crypto Ale…
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Once an investor, always an entrepreneur - with Liad Agmon of Insight Partners
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In this episode of Ventures from the Valley, our host Victor Orlovski is joined by serial entrepreneur-turned-investor Liad Agmon. Together, they discuss: The fascinating/ frightening rise of online personal data How LLMs are evolving marketing and data strategies The dangers AI can pose to humanity Transitioning from entrepreneur to investor Liad …
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How to manage your stakeholders in good times and bad - with Shahar Fogel
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In this episode of Ventures from the Valley, our host Victor Orlovski is joined by Shahar Fogel, the former CEO of Rookout. Together, they discuss: The qualities of an excellent Product Manager How Shahar built an effective sales machine from scratch The challenges of building revenue in a highly competitive market The juggling act of pleasing shar…
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How to lead a team, a board, and a business with Mark Gazit from ThetaRay
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In this first episode of Ventures from the Valley, our host Victor Orlovski is joined by Mark Gazit: the co-founder, former CEO, and current senior advisor at ThetaRay. Together, they discuss: The fight for cybersecurity in Fintech The past, present, and future of AI De-Globalization of Fintech How to be a CEO of a startup Workable strategies for b…
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