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Startup Stories DSM features conversations with entrepreneurs who share both their victories and failures on their paths to success. It is produced by the Greater Des Moines Partnership.
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The Full Ratchet (TFR): Venture Capital and Startup Investing Demystified
Nick Moran | Angel Investor | Startup Advisor | Venture Capitalist
The podcast dedicated to demystifying Venture Capital. Nick Moran and Nate Pierotti interview VC's & Startup Founders and on how they build great technology startups.
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StartUp Burgh Pittsburgh Entrepreneurs, StartUps, Business and Resources
Adam Simone. Listen to the StartUp Burgh podcast if you want to hear startup stories from the rapidly growing Pittsburgh entrepreneur scene. We'll talk to folks pioneering in tech, robotics, art, food+drink, education and more. Visit startupburgh.com
Podcast by Adam Simone. Listen to the StartUp Burgh podcast if you want to hear startup stories from the rapidly growing Pittsburgh entrepreneur scene. We'll talk to folks pioneering in tech, robotics, art, food+drink, education and more. Visit startupburgh.com
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We believe in enabling innovation within the MedTech industry. We are an educational platform that supports early-stage entrepreneurs interested in being successful in the medical device space. We provide free education and a support system to better prepare startups. While there is value to startup accelerators or competitions, we want to ensure the startups reach the next milestone consistently. Follow us and learn from the best in class.
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The 1st podcast dedicated to demystifying Venture Capital (est. May 2014). Nick Moran interviews the VC and Angel investor experts on how they find, evaluate and select the next great technology startups.
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Interested in the startup scene at Kellogg & Northwestern? Inspired by NPR's "How I Built This", "My Startup Journey" is a podcast where we interview current Kellogg startups to learn about their ideas, struggles and development.
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Talk Show is hosted by Youssef Zidan, an entrepreneur that has certifications in various fields, has background info on Business and Economics, and has deep insights into HR, Marketing, and Sales.
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We interview entrepreneurs and ex-entrepreneurs on their biggest, unforeseen failures and how to avoid for would-be entrepreneurs in the future. Hosted by @OneChrisHanson Onenetventures.com
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A space to explore how we stumble, master, and discover meaning through our careers. No formulas, just good stories. Hosted by Dawn Myers.
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Conside is an English podcast show about the booming tech scene of China hosted by Ray Kwan. Podcast website: conside.fm
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The Industrial AI Podcast reports weekly on the latest developments in AI and machine learning for the engineering, robotics, automotive, process and automation industries. The podcast features industrial users, scientists, vendors and startups in the field of Industrial AI and machine learning. The podcast is hosted by Peter Seeberg, Industrial AI consultant and Robert Weber, tech journalist. Their mission: Demystify Industrial AI and machine learning, inspire industrial users. The Industri ...
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The city is talking. Are we listening? Insight City provides a space for dialogue with thought leaders, innovators, and community builders from St. Louis and beyond, exploring urban development, innovation, and the keys to creating a thriving urban core. Tune in weekly with your host John Berglund, an architect, developer and author, for insightful conversation at The Post Building in the Downtown North Insight District of St. Louis.
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Beyond Dimensions explores how 3D Visualisation is remodeling the way engineering projects are designed, built, sold and maintained. Hosted by Amutri CPO Adam Sutcliffe, this series investigates the many applications of 3D Visualisation. Ranging from engaging stakeholders, facilitating collaboration, using AR-enabled BIM files to support construction and VR to support co-design/co-creation, to digital twins to help monitor buildings once they're live. Through this series of interviews with f ...
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CNBC Tech: “Beyond the Valley” brings you all the latest from the vast, dynamic world of tech — outside the Silicon Valley.
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Kenyan Stories is the home of some of our most exciting stories from all over Kenya and the world. For the past twenty years, I have extensively covered people from all walks of life. There is a story in all of us! Please enjoy. I am a Global Executive Strategist and Business and Leadership Scaling (ILS) expert. I specialize in growing talents, scaling businesses, and bringing clarity to individuals and corporates in uncertain times. Daniel Duwa Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spoti ...
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Maxine Clark's Journey from Bears to Community Impact | Episode 12
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This week, John Berglund caught up with Maxine Clark, the founder and former CEO of Build-A-Bear Workshop, the retail chain that revolutionized the stuffed animal industry. Currently, she serves as the Chief Inspirator at The Delmar DivINe, a transformative real estate project in St. Louis that fosters collaboration among nonprofits and provides af…
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Investor Stories 364: Disruptive Forces (Bhattacharyya, Heitzmann, von Tobel)
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On this special segment of The Full Ratchet, the following Investors are featured: Ambar Bhattacharyya Rick Heitzmann Alexa von Tobel We asked guests to discuss the factor that could cause the most disruption to the industry going forward and how that will change the next decade of venture. The hosts of The Full Ratchet are Nick Moran and Nate Pier…
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Investor Stories 364: Disruptive Forces (Bhattacharyya, Heitzmann, von Tobel)
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On this special segment of The Full Ratchet, the following Investors are featured: Ambar Bhattacharyya Rick Heitzmann Alexa von Tobel We asked guests to discuss the factor that could cause the most disruption to the industry going forward and how that will change the next decade of venture. The hosts of The Full Ratchet are Nick Moran and Nate Pier…
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We are back. Today's episode is about sounds and how AI can recognise and interpret them. Our guests are Kathrin Hoesli from Rocket Science in Switzerland and Max Schönsteiner from Martin GmbH für Umwelttechnik. Thanks for listening. We welcome suggestions for topics, criticism and a few stars on Apple, Spotify and Co. We thank our partner SIEMENS …
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449. Scaling Unicorn Pendo, When to Hire Your First Sales Leader, How To Construct a Team Pre and Post PMF, and How to Balance Stretch vs. Strain (Eric Boduch)
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Eric Boduch of Venture Studio 24 and Up and Revcast joins Nick to discuss Scaling Unicorn Pendo, When to Hire Your First Sales Leader, How To Construct a Team Pre and Post PMF, and How to Balance Stretch vs. Strain. In this episode we cover: Pendo's Origin, Product Development, and Customer Acquisition Product Market Fit, Growth Strategies and Team…
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449. Scaling Unicorn Pendo, When to Hire Your First Sales Leader, How To Construct a Team Pre and Post PMF, and How to Balance Stretch vs. Strain (Eric Boduch)
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Eric Boduch of Venture Studio 24 and Up and Revcast joins Nick to discuss Scaling Unicorn Pendo, When to Hire Your First Sales Leader, How To Construct a Team Pre and Post PMF, and How to Balance Stretch vs. Strain. In this episode we cover: Pendo's Origin, Product Development, and Customer Acquisition Product Market Fit, Growth Strategies and Team…
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From Help Desk to Cybersecurity Leader: Jim Biniyaz
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In this episode of One Network, Chris sits down with Jim Biniyaz, founder of ResilientX, a leading cybersecurity startup in Europe. Jim shares his journey from a help desk worker to a successful entrepreneur, diving into the challenges and opportunities within the cybersecurity industry. He explains how ResilientX is innovating the cybersecurity la…
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Master Sales and Entrepreneurship with Laurens | From College Drop Out To a successful entrepreneur
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In this episode, we sit down with Laurens, co-founder of Expand, to explore his remarkable journey from a shy, introverted kid to a successful entrepreneur revolutionizing outbound sales. Laurens shares how he took the leap from university dropout to door-to-door sales, learning the foundational skills that would set him on the path to success. He …
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How He Builds And Manage Marketing Campaigns for NFL, NBA, MLB athletes | Jason Ley
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Join Jason Ley as he shares how he creates and manages marketing campaigns for NBA, LBA, and LFI in this insightful podcast about athletic marketing. Get all the information you need to know about marketing in the sports industry! Check out his company as well. -------- Join The Premier Networking Service for Online Entrepreneurs. Clients, Leads, I…
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Scaling Sales: From Door-to-Door to Data-Driven Success with Laurens
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In this episode, we sit down with Laurens, co-founder of Expand, to explore his remarkable journey from a shy, introverted kid to a successful entrepreneur revolutionizing outbound sales. Laurens shares how he took the leap from university dropout to door-to-door sales, learning the foundational skills that would set him on the path to success. He …
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Investor Stories 363: Key Advice (Tunguz, Nozad, Joaquin)
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On this special segment of The Full Ratchet, the following Investors are featured: Tomasz Tunguz Pejman Nozad James Joaquin We asked guests for the most important piece of advice that they'd share with folks early in their venture career. The hosts of The Full Ratchet are Nick Moran and Nate Pierotti of New Stack Ventures, a venture capital firm co…
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Investor Stories 363: Key Advice (Tunguz, Nozad, Joaquin)
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On this special segment of The Full Ratchet, the following Investors are featured: Tomasz Tunguz Pejman Nozad James Joaquin We asked guests for the most important piece of advice that they'd share with folks early in their venture career. The hosts of The Full Ratchet are Nick Moran and Nate Pierotti of New Stack Ventures, a venture capital firm co…
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448. Where AI Value will Accrue in the Tech Stack, How Far we are from AGI, The Role of Adversarial AI, and Enterprise Adoption of AI in 2024 (Jill Chase)
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Jill Chase of CapitalG joins Nick to discuss Where AI Value will Accrue in the Tech Stack, How Far we are from AGI, The Role of Adversarial AI, and Enterprise Adoption of AI in 2024. In this episode we cover: AI Technology and Investment, LTM Nets and Potential for Fully Autonomous Software Engineering AI Technology, Growth Strategies, and Outlier …
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448. Where AI Value will Accrue in the Tech Stack, How Far we are from AGI, The Role of Adversarial AI, and Enterprise Adoption of AI in 2024 (Jill Chase)
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Jill Chase of CapitalG joins Nick to discuss Where AI Value will Accrue in the Tech Stack, How Far we are from AGI, The Role of Adversarial AI, and Enterprise Adoption of AI in 2024. In this episode we cover: AI Technology and Investment, LTM Nets and Potential for Fully Autonomous Software Engineering AI Technology, Growth Strategies, and Outlier …
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The Power of Immigrants and Arrey Obenson | Episode 11
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This week, John Berglund sat down with Arrey Obenson, President and CEO of the International Institute of St. Louis. Originally from Cameroon, Obenson immigrated to the United States nearly two decades ago to attend Washington University School of Law. With extensive experience in community engagement and a passion for social justice, he now leads …
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Investor Stories 362: Lessons Learned (Patricof, Strebulaev, Yormak)
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On this special segment of The Full Ratchet, the following Investors are featured: Alan Patricof Ilya Strebulaev Jake Yormak We asked guests to tell the most important lesson they've learned in their career. The hosts of The Full Ratchet are Nick Moran and Nate Pierotti of New Stack Ventures, a venture capital firm committed to investing in founder…
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Investor Stories 362: Lessons Learned (Patricof, Strebulaev, Yormak)
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On this special segment of The Full Ratchet, the following Investors are featured: Alan Patricof Ilya Strebulaev Jake Yormak We asked guests to tell the most important lesson they've learned in their career. The hosts of The Full Ratchet are Nick Moran and Nate Pierotti of New Stack Ventures, a venture capital firm committed to investing in founder…
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Pro video gaming: How eSports is taking off with big dollars behind it
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The first Esports World Cup took place in Saudi Arabia in 2024 as the industry looks to take professional gaming mainstream. With eSports becoming more professional and prize pools increasing, there is hope from insiders that the world of video games will be more widely accepted as a sport. Ralf Reichert, CEO of the Esports World Cup, joins CNBC's …
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447. From India to IPO: Cracking the Code of Cross-Border FinTech Investments, Regulation, and Market Dynamics (Sandeep Patil)
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Sandeep Patil of QED Investors joins Nick to discuss From India to IPO: Cracking the Code of Cross-Border FinTech Investments, Regulation, and Market Dynamics. In this episode we cover: Investment Strategies in Asia and Australia, with a Focus on FinTech Companies Challenges of Starting a Successful Tech Company in India FinTech in India, Market Di…
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447. From India to IPO: Cracking the Code of Cross-Border FinTech Investments, Regulation, and Market Dynamics (Sandeep Patil)
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Sandeep Patil of QED Investors joins Nick to discuss From India to IPO: Cracking the Code of Cross-Border FinTech Investments, Regulation, and Market Dynamics. In this episode we cover: Investment Strategies in Asia and Australia, with a Focus on FinTech Companies Challenges of Starting a Successful Tech Company in India FinTech in India, Market Di…
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Investor Stories 361: Why I Passed (Jensen, Nozad, Joaquin)
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On this special segment of The Full Ratchet, the following Investors are featured: Larsen Jensen Pejman Nozad James Joaquin Each investor highlights a situation where they decided not to invest, why they passed, and how it played out. The hosts of The Full Ratchet are Nick Moran and Nate Pierotti of New Stack Ventures, a venture capital firm commit…
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Investor Stories 361: Why I Passed (Jensen, Nozad, Joaquin)
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On this special segment of The Full Ratchet, the following Investors are featured: Larsen Jensen Pejman Nozad James Joaquin Each investor highlights a situation where they decided not to invest, why they passed, and how it played out. The hosts of The Full Ratchet are Nick Moran and Nate Pierotti of New Stack Ventures, a venture capital firm commit…
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Industrial AI and Suno.ai ...(in the centre section, it hangs)
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One prompt and the song is ready. This will change the music industry. Peter is a big Prince fan, so we came up with something for the summer. Kudos to Tristan Behrens and Suno.AI. Thanks for listening. We welcome suggestions for topics, criticism and a few stars on Apple, Spotify and Co. We thank our partner SIEMENS https://www.siemens.de/de/ Try …
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Apple didn’t mention China in its big AI launch. Why?
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Apple is gearing up for the launch of Apple Intelligence, its AI suite of products that it wants to roll out across its devices, including the iPhone. But absent from the announcement was mention of China, one of Apple’s biggest markets. CNBC’s Arjun Kharpal and Tom Chitty discuss some of the biggest challenges Apple faces in China, when it comes t…
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446. Why Fewer is Better; Pursuing a Frictionless World, The Value in Reframing Everything (Phin Upham)
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Phin Upham of Haymaker Ventures joins Nick to discuss Why Fewer is Better; Pursuing a Frictionless World, The Value in Reframing Everything. In this episode we cover: The Challenges of Being a Good Venture Capitalist in a Rapidly Institutionalized Industry Startup Growth Strategies in a Capital-Tight Environment Fraud and Open Banking in the US Fri…
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446. Why Fewer is Better; Pursuing a Frictionless World, The Value in Reframing Everything (Phin Upham)
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Phin Upham of Haymaker Ventures joins Nick to discuss Why Fewer is Better; Pursuing a Frictionless World, The Value in Reframing Everything. In this episode we cover: The Challenges of Being a Good Venture Capitalist in a Rapidly Institutionalized Industry Startup Growth Strategies in a Capital-Tight Environment Fraud and Open Banking in the US Fri…
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The MedTech Startup Podcast - Kelly Prchal - Engage Ventures
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In this in-depth interview with Kelly Prchal, the founder and managing director of Engage Venture Partners, we discuss her unique investment approach in the MedTech industry. Prchal shares details about Engage's Special Purpose Vehicle (SPV) based model, where they invest in individual companies and rounds by assessing opportunities through their c…
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Investor Stories 360: Visionary Founders (Tunguz, Rotman, Levy)
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On this special segment of The Full Ratchet, the following Investors are featured: Tomasz Tunguz Frank Rotman Abby Miller Levy We asked guests to discuss the most visionary founder that they've worked with and what makes them so special. The hosts of The Full Ratchet are Nick Moran and Nate Pierotti of New Stack Ventures, a venture capital firm com…
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Investor Stories 360: Visionary Founders (Tunguz, Rotman, Levy)
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On this special segment of The Full Ratchet, the following Investors are featured: Tomasz Tunguz Frank Rotman Abby Miller Levy We asked guests to discuss the most visionary founder that they've worked with and what makes them so special. The hosts of The Full Ratchet are Nick Moran and Nate Pierotti of New Stack Ventures, a venture capital firm com…
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Peter talked to Yousef Mohassab, CEO at Facilis.ai about GenAI Transforming Data into Action. Facilis.AI developed a transformative GenAI product and is working with 10 top tier manufacturers. Thanks for listening. We welcome suggestions for topics, criticism and a few stars on Apple, Spotify and Co. We thank our partner SIEMENS https://www.siemens…
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Remarkable Journey of Lysandra Chen, Visionary CEO & Founder of Bring Fresh – Africa's Startup That Pioneered Nutrition During When The World Had A Shutdowns, She Is On Kenyan Stories with Daniel Duwa
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Join me on an inspiring journey as I delve into the captivating story of serial entrepreneur, Lysandra Chen, the CEO & Founder of Bring Fresh, Africa's organic startup, on Kenyan Stories by Daniel Duwa. In this episode, we embark on a narrative spanning over two decades, providing a unique perspective on entrepreneurship that defies conventional no…
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Japan's quest for the most powerful microchip leads semiconductor revival
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Back in the 1980s, Japan occupied more than half of the global semiconductor market. Since then, however, other countries have led the way, as they scramble to secure their chip supply chains. CNBC's Arjun Kharpal and Tom Chitty are joined by Fei Xue, senior analyst at The Economist Intelligence Unit, to discuss how Japan's government are planning …
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445. Secrets of a Serial Entrepreneur and VC: Fraudulent Founders, Radical Recaps, C-suite Shuffles, and Reviving Dysfunctional Boards (Heidi Roizen)
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Heidi Roizen of Threshold Ventures joins Nick to discuss Secrets of a Serial Entrepreneur and VC: Fraudulent Founders, Radical Recaps, C-suite Shuffles, and Reviving Dysfunctional Boards. In this episode we cover: VCs' Bad Behavior During Market Downturns, Self-Optimization for Short-Term Gain and Poor Treatment of Entrepreneurs Entrepreneurship, I…
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445. Secrets of a Serial Entrepreneur and VC: Fraudulent Founders, Radical Recaps, C-suite Shuffles, and Reviving Dysfunctional Boards (Heidi Roizen)
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Heidi Roizen of Threshold Ventures joins Nick to discuss Secrets of a Serial Entrepreneur and VC: Fraudulent Founders, Radical Recaps, C-suite Shuffles, and Reviving Dysfunctional Boards. In this episode we cover: VCs' Bad Behavior During Market Downturns, Self-Optimization for Short-Term Gain and Poor Treatment of Entrepreneurs Entrepreneurship, I…
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The MedTech Startup Podcast - Tushar Sharma - Vivifi Medical
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In this interview, Tushar Sharma, CEO of Vivifi Medical, talks about the groundwork of Vivify Medical, the hurdles faced, and the role of mentorship and networking in business development. He sheds light on his transition from being an engineer to a company founder, including the importance of having a physician in your team, funding challenges, an…
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Cultivating inclusion: How In Harmony Farm serves social disadvantaged Iowans
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Gina Ross and Andy Behnke of In Harmony Farm join The Partnership's Diana Wright and talk about the organization's commitment to creating an environment focused on inclusion, empowerment, and respect for all, and how the farm bridges the gap between urban gardening and small-scale/conventional farming for historically underserved individuals. For m…
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Mayor of St. Louis Tishaura O. Jones | Episode 10
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This week on Insight City Podcast, we check in with Mayor of St. Louis Tishaura O. Jones. Mayor Jones made history as the city's first Black female mayor, having taken office in 2021. Before becoming Mayor, she served as the Treasurer of St. Louis from 2013 to 2021 and was a member of the Missouri House of Representatives from 2009 to 2013. Jones i…
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Investor Stories 359: Best LP Question (Klein, Jensen, Edelson)
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On this special segment of The Full Ratchet, the following Investors are featured: Todd Klein Larsen Jensen Alex Edelson We asked guests to share the best question they've ever been asked by an allocator. The hosts of The Full Ratchet are Nick Moran and Nate Pierotti of New Stack Ventures, a venture capital firm committed to investing in founders o…
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Investor Stories 359: Best LP Question (Klein, Jensen, Edelson)
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On this special segment of The Full Ratchet, the following Investors are featured: Todd Klein Larsen Jensen Alex Edelson We asked guests to share the best question they've ever been asked by an allocator. The hosts of The Full Ratchet are Nick Moran and Nate Pierotti of New Stack Ventures, a venture capital firm committed to investing in founders o…
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Our guest is Utz-Uwe Haus from HPE. He is the expert when it comes to IT infrastructure in the industrial sector. He is the Head of HPE HPC/AI. Thanks for listening. We welcome suggestions for topics, criticism and a few stars on Apple, Spotify and Co. We thank our partner SIEMENS https://www.siemens.de/de/ Our guest is Utz Uwe Haus machinelearning…
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Heatmap Founder on Serial Founding, Reaching $10M+k, IQ Tests, Good and Bad Souls
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This is one rare podcast where I learned more then I expected. Hiring has been a big challenge for me for all of my companies - people who know me personally or have been involved with Hanson Ventures over the last 10 years have seen the churn and burn. Join us as we dive into the remarkable entrepreneurial journey of Dylan Ander, the founder of He…
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