Venture Capital
A weekly podcast about venture capital and what is happening in the market. Each episode looks at which companies are getting funded and who is backing them. The hosts discuss why specific startups received investment and what those deals mean. They also explore which emerging businesses might become the next big unicorn.
Episodes
Why Founders Get Rejected by VCs: Kamran Ansari on AI, Fund Strategy, and Venture Capital
Kamran Ansari, Founder and Managing Partner of Capital Ventures and Venture Partner at Infiniti Ventures, joins the show to break down how venture capital is evolving in an AI-first world.A longtime investor in companies like Plaid, Klarna, Lithic, Venmo, and Acorns, Cameron shares what’s changing in early-stage investing, why the VC market is splitting into mega-funds vs early specialist
AI, Accounting & SaaS Economics: What Founders Need to Know Before IPO | Derek Anderson
Derek Anderson (Connor Group) joins The Venture Capital Podcast to break down how AI is reshaping accounting, finance teams, ERP systems, and SaaS business models.We cover AI adoption in finance, the shift to usage-based pricing, ERP disruption, and what founders must fix early to avoid costly mistakes later. Derek also shares insights from working with high-growth companies preparing for
Equity Crowdfunding & Digital Capital Formation: Dealmaker’s Playbook (Rebecca Kacaba)
Rebecca Kacaba (CEO & Co-Founder of DealMaker) joins The Venture Capital Podcast (VC.fm) to explain how capital formation is moving online — and how founders can raise money directly from their communities in a compliant, scalable way.Rebecca started her career as a capital markets attorney working on IPOs, M&A, and fundraising, where she saw a painful truth: even after an investo
The Man Who Watches $170B Says the IPO Is Dying | Scott Voss, HarbourVest
Scott Voss, Senior Market Strategist at HarbourVest Partners, joins The Venture Capital Podcast (VC.fm) to discuss the future of venture capital, AI investing, SaaS valuations, private equity, secondaries, and private market liquidity.Scott shares insights on why companies stay private longer, how mega funds are reshaping venture, what AI means for SaaS business models, and where investor
Cross-Border VC: Scaling AI Startups Between Asia and the U.S. (Wally Wang)
In this episode of The Venture Capital Podcast (VC.fm), hosts Peter Harris and Jon Bradshaw talk with Wally Wang, Founding Managing Partner at Scale Asia Ventures and a Business Insider Seed 100 (2025) investor, about identifying AI winners early — and scaling them across the U.S. and Asia (Japan, Korea, APAC).Wally brings a unique mix of experience as a machine learning scientist (NYU /
AI-First Venture Capital: How InReach Finds Europe’s Best Founders Early (Roberto Bonanzinga)
In this episode of The Venture Capital Podcast (VC.fm), hosts Peter Harris and Jon Bradshaw speak with Roberto Bonanzinga, Founder of InReach Ventures and former Founding Partner at Balderton Capital, about how artificial intelligence is transforming venture capital from the inside out.Roberto explains how InReach Ventures built a proprietary AI and machine learning platform to discover e
Investing Outside Silicon Valley + Building Upstate NY Startups (Olivia Goldstein)
In this episode of The Venture Capital Podcast (VC.fm), hosts Jon Bradshaw and Peter Harris sit down with Olivia Goldstein, General Partner at StartFast Ventures and CEO of Upstate Venture Connect, to discuss venture capital, startup ecosystems, and why the best founders and companies can be built far outside Silicon Valley.Olivia shares her founder journey (including building a startup t
AI, Democracy, and the Future of Government (Ancestry Founder Paul Allen)
In this episode of The Venture Capital Podcast (VC.fm), we sit down with Paul Allen, founder of Ancestry.com, to explore how public-domain data, viral growth, and platform risk shaped one of the most iconic internet businesses—and how AI is about to transform government, media, and civic life.Paul breaks down the original insight behind Ancestry’s billion-dollar IPO, why genealogy was alw
Grammarly Acquires Superhuman: AI Email, UX Moats & Building AI-Native Products (Loïc Houssier)
Loïc Houssier (CTO, Superhuman) joins VC.fm to unpack the Grammarly acquisition of Superhuman and what it signals about the future of AI-native productivity tools.We talk AI in the workflow vs standalone AI tools (ChatGPT/Gemini), voice-first computing, vibe coding vs production engineering, AI’s impact on hiring, and why UX taste and product design may be the real moat in an era where ev
AI Matchmaking & The Future of Dating Apps (Sitch Founder + M13 Investor)
Dating apps are broken — and AI matchmaking might be the next platform shift.Dini (Nandini) Mullaji, co-founder of Sitch, joins Whitney Hazard (M13) to explain how conversational AI and LLMs are replacing swiping with a matchmaker-style experience: deep onboarding, memory, non-negotiables, and curated introductions.We cover consumer AI defensibility, why Sitch avoids subscriptions (pay-pe
Contrarian vs Consensus: The Nordic VC Playbook (Stine Sørensen, Alliance VC)
In this episode of The Venture Capital Podcast, Jon Bradshaw and Peter Harris are joined by Stine Mølgaard Sørensen, Partner at Alliance VC, a Nordic early-stage fund focused on AI.Stine—an operator and repeat founder turned investor—shares how Nordic venture approaches contrarian vs consensus investing, why Scandinavia can be a powerful “safe launchpad” for startups, and what founders sh
AI Is Breaking Recruiting: The Resume “Slop” Problem + The New Hiring Playbook
AI is changing recruiting faster than most founders realize — and not always in the way they expect.In this episode of The Venture Capital Podcast, we’re joined by Greg Toroosian, Founder & CEO of Samson Rose and host of Machine Minds, to break down how AI, robotics, and automation are reshaping hiring, why resumes are starting to look the same, and what actually matters when evaluati
Can AI Replace Primary Care?
In this episode of The Venture Capital Podcast, we sit down with Dr. Muthu Alagappan, CEO & Co-Founder of Council Health, and Rob Biederman, Managing Partner at Asymmetric Capital Partners, to explore how AI is reshaping healthcare delivery.We unpack the idea of “care at the cost of compute”, why primary care is fundamentally broken, and how AI-native, physician-supervised models coul
Stablecoins Are Eating Finance (What Wall Street Missed)
Rob Hadick (GP at Dragonfly) joins VC.fm to break down how crypto venture actually works through cycles — and why the smartest firms stay countercyclical when everyone else is panicking.We go deep on the shift from “protocols capture all value” to the rise of crypto applications that generate real revenue, including prediction markets (Polymarket), stablecoin infrastructure, DeFi-backed f
Breaking Into VC: Tanvi Lal on Rejection, Recruiting, and Corporate Venture
Breaking into VC is harder than breaking into professional sports — literally. In this episode, Intuit Ventures investor Tanvi Lal explains why VC recruiting is so broken, why most people don’t actually know why they want to be in venture, and how she finally cracked the code after dozens of rejections.We dive into: • Why VC hiring is a “barter system of social capital” • The #1 mistake c
Scaling the Circular Economy: Inside a $200M Non-SaaS Fund w/ Costas Papaikonomou
In this episode of The Venture Capital Podcast, Jon Bradshaw and Peter Harris sit down with Costas Papaikonomou, co-founder of the $200M Una Terra Early Growth Fund, to unpack what it really takes to scale the circular economy.Costas shares how his background in engineering, innovation consulting, and a successful exit to Accenture shaped Una Terra’s thesis: backing “drop-in” solutions th
How Gamification Is Reinventing Love & Relationships
What happens when a former gaming founder takes a hard look at his marriage — and realizes the biggest problem isn’t love, it’s routine?In this episode, we sit down with Offer (Founder & CEO of ARYA) and Phylicia Koh (General Partner at Play Ventures) to unpack how a single moment — “Babe… what happened to us?” — sparked a new category in relationship wellness.We dive into:Why routine
Marketing to Machines: Truth, Trust & AI Shopping
How do you build long-term trust between founders and investors—and what happens when that trust meets the chaos of AI-driven commerce? In this episode, Peter Harris and Jon Bradshaw sit down with Kimberly Shenk, founder & CEO of Novi, and Brian Rothenberg, partner at DeFi VC, to explore:How past working relationships shape investor–founder dynamicsThe art of saying “no” without burni
The State of Venture 2025: AI Bifurcation, Down Rounds, and Secondaries with Carta’s Peter Walker
Venture capital isn’t dead — it’s evolving. Carta’s Head of Insights, Peter Walker, joins Jon Bradshaw and Peter Harris to unpack what the data really says about the 2025 market. From the AI-fueled bifurcation to shrinking equity packages and a wave of secondaries, this episode breaks down how founders, VCs, and LPs are adapting in real time.Peter shares Carta’s inside view on:The comebac
AI-Driven Investing: Alex Sen & Nnamdi Okike on Transforming Venture Capital and Private Equity
In this episode of the Venture Capital Podcast, hosts Jon Bradshaw and Peter Harris are joined by Alex Sen, CEO of Meridian, and Nnamdi Okike, an investor associated with Meridian, to discuss the transformative role of AI and software in private equity and venture capital investing. Alex shares his journey from nearly a decade in private equity, battling with outdated CRM tools, to foundi
From Podcasts to Platforms: Grace Gong on Building Community and AI’s Next Wave
In this episode of the Venture Capital Podcast, hosts Jon Bradshaw and Peter Harris sit down with Grace Gong, acclaimed VC podcaster, investor, and founder of the Smart AI Conference. Grace shares her inspiring journey from international student to a premier voice in tech and venture, hosting top shows like "Venture with Grace" and "Smart Venture Podcast." She details her mission to unloc
Navigating the Future of AI and Autonomous Vehicles with Gabe Klein and Alexei Andreev
Join hosts Jon Bradshaw and Peter Harris in a deep dive into the evolving world of AI, autonomy, and the future of transportation with Gabe Klein, former leader of the U.S. Joint Office of Energy and Transportation, and Alexei Andreev, co-founder and managing director at AutoTech Ventures. Gabe brings a wealth of experience from public policy and urban mobility design, while Alexei offers
The 2% vs. 20% Venture Fund Dilemma: Impacts on Founders and the Future of VC
In this thought-provoking episode of the Venture Capital Podcast, hosts Jon Bradshaw and Peter Harris take listeners deep inside the complex financial structures that define modern venture capital. The conversation centers around a critical observation in today’s industry: most VC funds can now be classified as either "2% funds", large, brand-name firms prioritizing substantial management
Transforming Education with AI: Insights from Stephanie Palmeri and Caleb Hicks
In this compelling episode of the Venture Capital Podcast, hosts Jon Bradshaw and Peter Harris engage with Stephanie Palmeri, partner at NextView Ventures, and Caleb Hicks, founder and CEO of School AI, to explore the transformative power of AI in education. Caleb, a former middle school teacher and educational innovator, shares his vision for using AI to create personalized, empathetic l
Driving the Future: EV Market Trends and Innovations with Tiya Gordon and Olaf Sakkers
In this insightful episode of the Venture Capital Podcast, hosts Jon Bradshaw and Peter Harris are joined by Tiya Gordon, co-founder and CEO of It’s Electric, and Olaf Sakkers, managing partner at Red Blue Capital. Together, they explore the rapidly evolving electric vehicle (EV) landscape, shedding light on market dynamics, industry challenges, and transformative opportunities shaping th
Emerging Managers and the Future of Micro VC: Insights with Matt Curtolo and Joseph Alalou
In this compelling episode of the Venture Capital Podcast, hosts Jon Bradshaw and Peter Harris welcome Matt Curtolo, an experienced private markets investor and advisor, and Joseph Alalou, co-founder and general partner of Daring Ventures. Together, they dive into the evolving landscape of emerging managers and micro venture funds, offering firsthand perspectives on how smaller funds are
Fintech’s Next Frontier: Challenging the Banks with Rex Salisbury
In this episode of the Venture Capital Podcast, host Peter Harris sits down with Rex Salisbury, solo GP of Cambrian and former fintech partner at Andreessen Horowitz, for an in-depth conversation about the ongoing transformation of financial services. Rex shares his unique journey from investment banking to leading one of fintech’s most dynamic pre-seed and seed funds, explaining how deca
AI, Economics, and the Future of Work: Navigating an Accelerating World
In this thought-provoking episode of the Venture Capital Podcast, hosts Jon Bradshaw and Peter Harris explore the rapid evolution of artificial intelligence and its far-reaching implications for economics, labor, and opportunities. The conversation opens with Peter reflecting on his 16 years of VC experience and the unprecedented speed at which generative AI is impacting every industry, l
Influencers, Authenticity, and the Power of Attention: Building Modern Brands
In this episode of the Venture Capital Podcast, hosts Jon Bradshaw and Peter Harris reflect on key lessons from recent interviews with entrepreneurs, medical innovators, and content creators, turning their focus inward for a wide-ranging discussion on the evolving role of influencers, authenticity, and attention in today’s business world.Jon and Peter kick off by revisiting the intersecti
Telehealth 2030: Infrastructure, AI, and the Future of Digital Health
In this forward-thinking episode of the Venture Capital Podcast, hosts Jon Bradshaw and Peter Harris are joined by two leaders shaping the future of healthcare: Ryan Morley, Partner at Springside, and Dr. Jon Lensing, co-founder and CEO of Open Loop. Together, they dive deep into the rapidly evolving landscape of telehealth and digital health, exploring how technology, AI, and new busines
Creators, AI, and the Future of Content: A Conversation with Tim Holladay and Peter Hollens
In this dynamic episode of the Venture Capital Podcast, hosts Jon Bradshaw and Peter Harris are joined by Tim Holladay, investor and co-founder of Space Station Investments, and Peter Hollens, renowned vocalist and innovative content creator. Together, they explore the evolving intersection of content creation, AI, and investment in the digital age.The conversation kicks off with Peter Ho
Revolutionizing Healthcare: The Future of Health Tech with Max Marchione and Dr. John Dayton
In this insightful episode of the Venture Capital Podcast, hosts Jon Bradshaw and Peter Harris are joined by Max Marchione, CEO and co-founder of Superpower.com, and Dr. John Dayton, MD, MBA, a healthcare innovator and venture partner. Together, they explore the evolving landscape of health technology and data intelligence, focusing on how cutting-edge biomarker analysis and AI-driven ins
The Impact of Government Changes on Venture Capital and the Economy
In this episode of the Venture Capital Podcast, hosts Jon Bradshaw and Peter Harris analyze how recent government policy shifts and economic changes are influencing the venture capital landscape and broader economy. They discuss the effects of tariffs, government spending, and regulatory uncertainty on startups and investors, highlighting concerns from founders and VCs alike about how the
What Questions Should Founders Ask VCs? Insights from Jon Bradshaw and Peter Harris
In this episode of the Venture Capital Podcast, hosts Jon Bradshaw and Peter Harris dive into one of the most critical yet often overlooked topics for startup founders: the questions you should be asking venture capitalists before taking their money. Drawing on their extensive experience, Jon and Peter discuss common pitfalls that founders face when negotiating deals, including the hidden
The Art and Science of Valuations: A VC and Founder's Perspective
In this episode of the Venture Capital Podcast, hosts Jon Bradshaw and Peter Harris delve into the complex world of valuations, exploring both the theoretical foundations and the practical realities faced by entrepreneurs and venture capitalists. Peter begins by discussing the fundamental principles of valuation, using the metaphor of a "Golden Goose" to illustrate how discounted cash flo
From Startup to Company: Navigating the First Hires
In this episode of the Venture Capital Podcast, hosts Jon Bradshaw and Peter Harris tackle a crucial transition point for early-stage startups: making those first key hires. The discussion is sparked by a founder seeking advice on how to shift from simply building a product with a small team to building a structured company with employees.Peter recounts his conversation with the founder a
Venture Capital Predictions for 2025: AI, M&A, and Liquidity
In this episode of the Venture Capital Podcast, hosts Jon Bradshaw and Peter Harris make their predictions for the venture capital landscape in 2025. The conversation kicks off with a discussion about the current wave of AI-focused startups, with both hosts agreeing that many of these companies, particularly those building "AI wrappers" without unique data sets, will face challenges as la
The AI Investment Landscape: Opportunities and Challenges
In this episode of the Venture Capital Podcast, hosts Jon Bradshaw and Peter Harris engage in a lively debate about the current state of AI investments and the implications for startups in the tech space. They kick off the discussion by analyzing recent statistics indicating that 31% of all assets are now categorized as AI investments, prompting Jon to express skepticism about the sustain
The Balance of Success: Navigating Founder Motivation and Investor Expectations
In this episode of the Venture Capital Podcast, hosts Jon Bradshaw and Peter Harris engage in a thought-provoking discussion about the complexities of founder motivation and the impact of success on entrepreneurial drive. They explore the dynamics between venture capitalists and successful founders, particularly how wealth and achievement can influence a founder's work ethic and commitmen
Should You Raise Venture Capital? Insights for Founders.
In this episode of the Venture Capital Podcast, hosts Jon Bradshaw and Peter Harris tackle the critical question: "Should you raise venture capital funding?" They draw from recent discussions in the entrepreneurial community, where founders often seek advice on fundraising strategies and common pitfalls.Peter shares his perspective on the frequent mistakes founders make when fundraising,
The Bear and Bull Cases for OpenAI: A Deep Dive
In this episode of the Venture Capital Podcast, hosts Jon Bradshaw and Peter Harris engage in a lively discussion about OpenAI and the implications of its recent $6.6 billion funding round—the largest ever raised by a startup. The hosts explore both the bullish and bearish perspectives surrounding OpenAI’s future, dissecting the competitive landscape and the strategic advantages held by e
Navigating Feedback in Venture Capital: Lessons for Founders
In this episode of the Venture Capital Podcast, hosts Jon Bradshaw and Peter Harris kick off Season Two with an engaging discussion about their recent activities and reflections on the venture capital landscape. They share insights from their participation in the Founder 100 event in Utah, which celebrated the top 100 founders as voted by their peers. This unique approach fostered a vibra
Who are Accredited Investors?
In this episode of the Venture Capital Podcast, hosts Jon Bradshaw and Peter Harris delve into "Who are Accredited Investors?" The hosts provide a detailed masterclass on common terminology essential for individuals seeking funding or pursuing a career in venture capital. They begin by defining an accredited investor as someone with a net worth exceeding $1 million, excluding their primar
What is a Burn Rate?
In this episode of the Venture Capital Podcast, hosts Jon Bradshaw and Peter Harris delve into the concept of burn rate, a crucial term in the venture capital industry. They define burn rate as the total amount a company spends every month minus its income, emphasizing that it measures how much cash a company is burning every month.The hosts discuss the importance of understanding the bur
What is a Bridge Round?
In this episode of the Venture Capital Podcast, hosts Jon Bradshaw and Peter Harris delve into the concept of bridge rounds, a crucial term in the venture capital industry. They define bridge rounds as financing that bridges the gap between one round of funding and the next, typically used when a company needs additional capital to achieve specific milestones or maintain operations until
What are Anti-Dilution Provisions?
In this episode of the Venture Capital Podcast, hosts Jon Bradshaw and Peter Harris delve into the concept of anti-dilution provisions, a crucial term in the venture capital industry. They define anti-dilution provisions as mechanisms that protect investors from diluting their ownership stake in a company, particularly in the event of a down round or a decrease in the company's valuation.
What is AUM?
In this episode of the Venture Capital Podcast, hosts Jon Bradshaw and Peter Harris delve into the concept of Asset Under Management (AUM), a crucial term in the venture capital industry. They define AUM as the total amount of assets that a firm is managing, which can include the amount of money raised, invested, and the profits generated.The hosts discuss the importance of understanding
What is an Angel Investor?
In this episode of the Venture Capital Podcast, hosts Jon Bradshaw and Peter Harris discuss the concept of angel investors, their role in the startup ecosystem, and the characteristics that define them. They begin by defining an angel investor as an individual who invests in early-stage companies, usually after friends and family have provided initial funding. Angel investors are typicall
Signs of Hostile Takeovers
In this episode of the Venture Capital Podcast, hosts Jon Bradshaw and Peter Harris discuss various aspects of venture capital and entrepreneurship, including the signs of a hostile takeover in the startup world. They cover the concept of hostile takeovers and how it applies to publicly traded companies, where an investor buys a majority of the stock to take control of the business. In th
VC Conversation with Alan Doan (He Created The Disneyland Of Quilting)
In this lively episode of the Venture Capital podcast, hosts Jon Bradshaw and Peter Harris welcome Alan Doan for an engaging conversation about entrepreneurship, branding, and the unique challenges of building a successful business in the quilting industry.Alan shares his journey from humble beginnings to building a thriving company that has become a household name in the quilting communi
VC Round Table
In this engaging episode of the Venture Capital podcast, hosts Jon Bradshaw and Peter Harris are joined by David Frazier from the Frazier Group and Tyler Richards from Startup Ignition Ventures. The conversation delves into the world of venture capital, entrepreneurship, and the impact of technology on society, offering valuable insights and reflections from these seasoned investors.David
Investing in AI
In this engaging episode of the Venture Capital podcast, hosts Jon Bradshaw and Peter Harris welcome Kirk Ouimet, one of the visionary founders of Phi Health, for an insightful discussion on entrepreneurship, investment strategies, and the impact of technology on society.Kirk shares his wealth of experience and knowledge, shedding light on his unique approach to investing in startups. He
HealthTech Unveiled: The Story of Phi Health
In this episode of VentureCapital.fm, hosts Jon Bradshaw and Peter Harris welcome Scott Paul and Kirk Ouimet, founders of Phi Health. The discussion spans a wide range of topics, including AI, blockchain, health tech, personal experiences with entrepreneurship, and the importance of being connected to experts in various fields. Kirk shares his journey from skepticism about QR codes to mis
Unlocking the Secrets to Venture Success: A Deep Dive with Taylor Jones of Peterson Ventures 🚀
In this podcast episode, the hosts welcome Taylor Jones from Peterson Ventures. Taylor shares his journey from Utah to New York, working at American Express, and then transitioning to Google, where he was part of the early Google Cloud team. After Google, he joined a startup called Blue Matador, which was backed by Peterson Ventures, leading him to eventually join Peterson Ventures' inves
The Dark Art of Startup Valuations
Join hosts Jon Bradshaw and Peter Harris on another insightful episode of the Venture Capital podcast as they delve into the intricacies of startup valuations. With their signature blend of expertise and candid conversation, Jon and Peter explore the nuances of determining a startup's worth, from pre-seed stages to Series A and beyond.In this episode, aptly titled "The Dark Art of Startup
What Makes A Great Venture-Backed CEO/Founder
Join hosts Peter Harris and Jon Bradshaw on another thought-provoking episode of the Venture Capital Podcast as they explore the essential attributes of successful venture-backed founders. In this engaging discussion, Peter and Jon dissect the qualities that set apart exceptional founders in the startup ecosystem.From sales expertise to unwavering vision and determination, Peter and Jon d
2024 Venture Capital Predictions
Join hosts Jon Bradshaw and Peter Harris as they dive into the realm of venture capital predictions for the year 2024. In this episode, they navigate through the turbulent landscape of the startup world, exploring the highs and lows that lie ahead for entrepreneurs, investors, and emerging technologies.From the inevitable down rounds to the tough decisions faced by struggling startups, Jo
Bad Moves Founders Make
Join hosts Jon Bradshaw and Peter Harris on another insightful episode of the Venture Capital Podcast as they dive into the topic of "Bad Moves Founders Make." With their trademark blend of wit and wisdom, Peter and Jon dissect common pitfalls that founders encounter during fundraising and beyond.In this episode, Peter and Jon explore various scenarios where founders unwittingly sabotage
Bad Moves VCs Make
Join hosts Jon Bradshaw and Peter Harris as they dive into the world of venture capital with a candid discussion on the "Bad Moves VCs Make." In this episode, they share war stories and shed light on questionable tactics employed by some venture capitalists.From last-minute deal changes to questionable negotiating strategies, Jon and Peter explore scenarios where VCs may not always have t
Go-To-Market Heroes (Featuring Amy Cook & Ryan Westwood from Fullcast)
The podcast features Jon Bradshaw and Peter Harris hosting Amy Cook and Ryan Westwood, founders of Fullcast.com, a company specializing in rev ops.They discuss their entrepreneurial journey, including their previous venture, Simplus, which they sold to Infosys for $250 million, and their recent success in closing a $34 million funding round for Fullcast.The conversation covers their backg
How Do VCs Measure Success?
Welcome to another episode of Venture Capital podcast, where John Bradshaw and Peter Harris delve into the intricacies of the startup world. In this episode, the spotlight is on a critical question: "How do VCs measure success?"The hosts explore various dimensions of success in the venture capital realm. Is it all about becoming a billionaire, or is there more to it? The conversation unfo
What Is An Option Pool?
Welcome to another episode of Venture Capital podcast, where hosts John Bradshaw and Peter Harris delve into the intricacies of the startup world. In this episode, the hosts share their thoughts on a unique strategy to network within the startup ecosystem, emphasizing the importance of delegation for seasoned professionals. They discuss the challenges and benefits of empowering an admin t
How To Get Into Venture Capital?
Welcome to the Venture Capital podcast with your hosts, Peter Harris from the University Growth Fund and John Bradshaw from Codebase. In today's episode, we delve into the intriguing world of "How to Get into Venture Capital." Peter, the seasoned venture capitalist, and John, offering the founder's perspective, explore the ins and outs of entering the venture capital space.The hosts kick
Why Did The VC Pass?
Welcome to the Venture Capital Podcast with your hosts, Jon Bradshaw and Peter Harris. In this episode, Jon shares a fascinating story about a founder's experience with a venture capital firm and why the deal didn't go through. The episode is titled "Why Did The VC Pass," shedding light on the intricate dynamics within venture capital firms.Jon, representing the founder's perspective, nar
Is My Business Made for Venture Capital?
In this episode of the Venture Capital podcast, Jon Bradshaw and Peter Harris discuss the intricacies of interacting with venture capitalists (VCs) from the perspective of entrepreneurs.The conversation is sparked by a story shared by Peter about an entrepreneur who felt dismissed by a VC during a meeting. The entrepreneur, who was running a successful service business at a scaling point,
Are Venture Services Worth It?
In this episode of the "Venture Capital Podcast," hosts Jon Bradshaw from Codebase and Peter Harris from the University Growth Fund discuss the nuances of venture services in the context of startup funding. Bradshaw, with his background as a founder and entrepreneur, and Harris, with his insights from the venture capital (VC) perspective, delve into the pros and cons of venture services.T
How to Start a Venture Capital Firm (Featuring Bubba Page from Influence.vc)
In this episode of the Venture Capital Podcast, hosts Jon and Peter welcome Bubba Page from InfluenceVC, who discusses balancing significant personal life changes, including being a father to eight children, with his professional endeavors in the venture capital realm.Bubba introduces InfluenceVC, a venture capital syndicate he founded, which uniquely integrates social media influencers i
Beyond the Pitch: A Frazier Group Perspective (A Utah VC)
Welcome to our second episode of the Venture Capital Podcast featuring special guests. Today, we have the privilege of hosting David and Kendall Frazier from the Frazier Group, a venerable VC firm rooted deep in Utah's investment history.The Frazier Group distinguishes itself as a lifecycle venture fund. Their approach is methodical: begin at the seed stage and, provided the company deliv
Startup Valuations (Reviewing 2023 Q2 Market Data from Carta)
Each quarter Carta provides data on startup valuations for Series A+. On this episode and Jon Bradshaw and Peter Harris review the data and compare it to Utah's market and their own experience. A link to Carta's report can be found here: https://carta.com/blog/first-cut-state-of-private-markets-q2-2023/Follow Peter HarrisTwitter: https://twitter.com/thevcstudentLinkedIn: https://www.linke
Startup Valuations Q&A
In the latest episode, Peter Harris and Jon Bradshaw embark on a detailed exploration of some of the most pressing questions surrounding venture capital, brought to us by our engaged community. They offer their insights and expertise on the intricate landscape of startup valuations, illuminating a path for budding entrepreneurs and investors alike.Throughout the episode, a few key questio
I'm Running Low On Cash. Now What?
I'm running low on cash. Now what? This might be one of the most sincere and frequent questions that Peter and Jon get asked. In this episode we talk about coping strategies Founders should explore as they attempt and consider raising another round.
Decoding VC Collective: Impact on VC Landscape
In today's episode Jon and Peter talk about the effect of VC Collective on VC LandscapeWhat is a VC collective?Examples:Curql Collective - Met Nick Evens at Fintech MeetUp$90 million in capital deployedReach over 100 Credit Unions, Credit Union Service Organizations, and League limited partnersBlack Dragon Capital with Benson Porter & Louis Hernandez Jr.$80M USD assets under current m
Tiger Global's Downturn: A 33% Investment Setback
In today's episode Jon and Peter talk about what the current downturn of Tiger Global Early March it came out that Tiger global investment portfolio *Venture portfolio* is down 33%Even before that Tiger Global has become a laughing stock, or the poster child of venture excessDid they make a mistake? Are they in trouble? Stripe’s recent $6.5B investment marks them down 50%What is Tiger Glo
Exploring: Risks of a SAFE
In today's episode we ask some pertinent questions regarding SAFEs.What is a SAFE: Simple Agreement for Future Equity?How is it different from a convertible note?Why do investors like YC push SAFES?What are the Pros and cons for VC and for EntrepreneurWhy do VCs not want to load rounds? Whats is your take? Do you agree with us? We read and respond to all of our comments and messages on In
SVB Crash: Why, How and What's Next!
Jon and Peter talk about the hottest topic- SVB Crash.Peter breaks down what led to the crash We look at how exposed were VCs to Silicon Valley Bank?Jon asks Peter to explain Capital calls, and how most VCs only have 2% on hand each timeSilicon Valley bank offered loans to VCs. What will happen moving forward?Will VCs have to increase cash on hand?Are VCs doubling down on prior investment
Unpacking the Buzz:Our Thoughts on Chat GPT
Jon, Peter and Scott decode how Chat GPT will impact the future. If people need to be scared? Or better prepared. Jon- talks about how Builder.ai and Bubble.io are enablers for people to get their MVPs off the ground and not direct competition.And while Chat GPT might feel threatening at this point for the businesses like his, we have to remind ourselves that not everything turns out how
Anonymous- Shocking VC Stories
We gave both Scott and Peter an opportunity to vent, to talk about instances, examples that are otherwise hard to share in social circles due to interpersonal conflict.They say, there is no learning better than learning from other people's mistakes. And sometimes its your own mistakes that makes you a better VC. Scott and Peter reflect back on many such instances that can be highly educat
VC Insights: Scott Paul on the Growing Utah Ecosystem
Scott Paul describes the Utah angel investing ecosystem, and his role as a Founder of Convoi Ventures, an $8M rolling VC fund here in Utah.He's helped turn Utah into a thriving startup culture and he is a supportive leader and angel investor.Utah has a strong entrepreneurial spirit, with a growing number of startups and small businesses emerging in recent years.Angel investors are a criti
How is ChatGPT Affecting Venture Capital?
As an AI language model, ChatGPT doesn't have any direct impact on venture capital. However, ChatGPT and other AI technologies may indirectly affect venture capital in several ways:Improved investment decision-making: AI technologies like natural language processing, machine learning, and predictive analytics can help venture capitalists analyze large amounts of data and make more informe
How is ChatGPT Affecting Startups?
What is the effect of ChatGPT on startups? Though ChatGPT can have a positive impact, it will also shake up many industries. Here is a quick summary of the areas we think ChatGPT will affect/change the soonest. Customer Support: Startups can use ChatGPT to provide 24/7 customer support to their users. ChatGPT can handle a large volume of customer queries and provide quick and accurate res
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