Nothing Ventured
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Asif Ahmed: Unleashing Creativity in Business | Episode 36
June 27, 2024 05:00 - 37 minutes - 33.9 MBIn this episode of Nothing Ventured, Aarish Shah discusses the importance of focusing on what founders need rather than what they want with Asif Ahmed, partner at Cooper Parry. They delve into topics such as founder-advisor fit, the legal implications of R&D for founders, and the rise of solopreneurs in the startup ecosystem. Join them as they share insights on working with early-stage tech companies and high-growth businesses to help them thrive and innovate. ⏱️ Timestamps: 00:00 - I...
Lyuba Guk & David Gilgur: Ukrainian Startups and the Global Tech Landscape | Episode 35
June 20, 2024 05:00 - 56 minutes - 51.6 MBOn this episode of Nothing Ventured, Aarish Shah interviews Lyuba Guk and David Gulka, co-founders of Blue Lake, a VC firm supporting immigrant founders in the UK. They discuss the resilience of the Ukrainian ecosystem, transitioning from SMEs to investing in migrant founders, the prevalence of migrants in founding unicorn ventures, and the importance of building a community for international founders. The conversation touches on the challenges and rewards of being a founder, emphasiz...
Kiran Mehta: Balancing Growth and Capital Efficiency | Episode 34
June 13, 2024 05:00 - 47 minutes - 43.6 MBOn this episode of Nothing Ventured, Aarish Shah chats with Kiran Mehta from Mercia Ventures about the importance of doing what you love and excelling at it rather than trying to live in a parallel universe. They discuss the significance of working with smart people, navigating the chaos of venture capital, and how good founders can succeed in any market condition. Kiran emphasizes the need for founders to prioritize growth while being capital efficient and focusing on actionable steps...
Tamta Gamezardasgvili: Breaking Down the Power Dynamic in VC Fundraising | Episode 33
June 06, 2024 05:00 - 50 minutes - 46.5 MBToday on Nothing Ventured, Tamta Gamezardasgvili discusses the challenges VCs face in raising capital, the dynamics of power and ego in investment, and the importance of equal opportunities. Tamta shares insights on gender differences in asking for money, her work in bringing women into the VC space, and her contrarian approach to questioning norms. Join host Aarish Shah as he delves into the stories shaping the venture capital ecosystem. 🕒 Time stamps - 00:46 Gender differences in fundrais...
Tamta Gamezardashvili: Breaking Down the Power Dynamic in VC Fundraising | Episode 33
June 06, 2024 05:00 - 50 minutes - 46.5 MBToday on Nothing Ventured, Tamta Gamezardashvili discusses the challenges VCs face in raising capital, the dynamics of power and ego in investment, and the importance of equal opportunities. Tamta shares insights on gender differences in asking for money, her work in bringing women into the VC space, and her contrarian approach to questioning norms. Join host Aarish Shah as he delves into the stories shaping the venture capital ecosystem. 🕒 Time stamps - 00:46 Gender differences in fundrais...
Steve O'Hear: From Tech Journalism to CEO | Episode 32
May 30, 2024 05:00 - 51 minutes - 47.5 MBOn this episode of Nothing Ventured, Aarish Shah discusses the misunderstood quick commerce space with Steve O'Hear, founder of O'Hear & Co. They delve into attracting paying customers for convenience, the role of journalists in the hype cycle, signals for early-stage investors, and the impact of excessive press coverage on a company's image. Tune in to gain insights into the world of venture capital and startup storytelling. ⏱️Timestamps: 00:31 Quick commerce space misunderstood. 06:...
Henry Goodwin & Shwetank Verma: Cross-Continental Ventures | Episode 31
May 23, 2024 05:00 - 36 minutes - 33.5 MBIn this episode of "Nothing Ventured," Aarish Shah discusses how Singapore has been stimulating the early stage tech ecosystem with guests Henry Goodwin and Shwetank Verma from Leo Capital. They delve into topics like the India Advantage, the global talent pool from India, startups listing on the Indian Stock Exchange, entering the Nordics market, and the importance of keeping the US market in mind for scalability. The conversation touches on the evolving perception of entrepreneurshi...
Mads Jensen and Dan Bowyer: The Future of European Venture Capital | Episode 30
May 16, 2024 05:00 - 44 minutes - 41.1 MBIn this episode of Nothing Ventured, Aarish Shah interviews Mads Jensen and Dan Bowyer, general partners at Superseed. They discuss the growing interest in AI and its impact on business. They also delve into the evolution of European venture capital, highlighting the increase in funding over the years. The conversation touches on the need for a European Nasdaq and the importance of speed in sales and scaling. The episode explores the unique backgrounds of the hosts and how they came t...
Ash Arora: The Journey from Crypto Trader to VC Partner | Episode 29
May 09, 2024 05:00 - 51 minutes - 46.7 MBToday on Nothing Ventured, Ash Arora, the youngest partner at LocalGlobe, shares her journey into venture capital, her deep dive into Bitcoin for Citibank, and her insights into the early days of the crypto community. She discusses her extensive interview process with LocalGlobe and explains the challenges in blockchain technology, highlighting the Heisenberg uncertainty principle. Tune in to learn why Ethereum is considered the "hugging face" of blockchain. ⏱️ Time stamps: 01:31 The Heise...
Christian Tooley: From Corporate to Queer Capital | Episode 28
May 02, 2024 05:00 - 42 minutes - 39.1 MBOn this episode of Nothing Ventured, Aarish Shah interviews Christian Tooley, founder of iCubed Investing, discussing the transition from consulting to venture capital. They explore iCubed's focus on investing in post-product pre-revenue companies in the UK, their efforts to unlock queer capital, and their partnership with Crunchbase to highlight diverse founders. Tune in for an insightful conversation on bridging the gap between corporate and venture worlds. ⏱️ Timestamps: 00:00 - In...
George Askew & Sam Ettelaie: Breaking Down Barriers for Aspiring VCs | Episode 27
April 25, 2024 05:00 - 39 minutes - 36.2 MBOn this episode of Nothing Ventured, host Aarish Shah sits down with George Askew and Sam Ettelaie, co-founders of Thema, a platform supporting emerging managers in launching venture capital strategies. They discuss fund structuring, regulation, and the impact of patient capital on the ecosystem. With Thema already attracting over 450 funds within weeks of launching, George and Sam shed light on the importance of backing those who aim to build management businesses. Tune in to gain in...
Sean Williams: Lessons in Linguistic Engineering | Episode 26
April 18, 2024 05:00 - 45 minutes - 42 MBIn this episode of Nothing Ventured, host Aarish Shah interviews Sean Williams, the founder and CEO of Autogen AI. Sean shares insights on learning from failures, the role of managers in delivering results, staying focused amidst distractions, and the significance of linguistic engineering in business. He also discusses his journey with investors and the importance of context windows in team scaling. Tune in for a deep dive into the world of generative AI and venture capital with Sean ...
Enis Hulli: From Air Conditioning to Venture Capital | Episode 25
April 11, 2024 05:00 - 34 minutes - 31.2 MBIn this episode of Nothing Ventured, Aarish Shah sits down with Enis Hulli, a general partner at 500 Emerging Europe. They discuss Enis' journey from listening to VC podcasts to launching a fund, his shift from being risk-averse to investing, and the importance of boots on the ground for pre-seed and seed investments. They also delve into how 500 Emerging Europe differs from the global family, the challenges of equity financing in Europe, and the dynamics of startup culture in emerging...
Mohamed Abou-Alam: Bridging Tech and Medicine | Episode 24
April 04, 2024 05:00 - 45 minutes - 42 MBThis episode of Nothing Ventured features a discussion with Mohamed Abou-Alam about the challenges and strategies in the tech and venture ecosystem. They explore topics like managing chronic conditions with data, building multidisciplinary teams, quantifying impact to LPs, regulatory and commercial outcomes, transitioning roles in the industry, and adapting to the competitive landscape. Tune in for valuable insights into the world of venture capital and tech innovation. 🕒 Time stamps ...
Nik Sharma & Mo Alomari: The Future of Tech Bio: | Episode 23
March 28, 2024 06:00 - 28 minutes - 25.8 MBIn this episode of Nothing Ventured, we delve into the world of tech bio with co-founders Nik Sharma and Mo Alomari from BioCortex. They discuss reflecting biology in silico, NASA-inspired strategies, and the importance of trust in co-founder relationships. Learn how BioCortex is revolutionizing therapeutic development with insights backed by Hoxton and Sofinova. Tune in for a deep dive into the intersection of technology and biotech with these innovative minds. 🕒 Time stamps - 01:01...
Renan Devillieres: From Tesla Factories to Software Disruption | Episode 22
March 21, 2024 06:00 - 39 minutes - 36.1 MBIn this episode of Nothing Ventured, host Aarish Shah interviews Renan Devilliers, the founder of OSS Ventures, a startup studio focused on revolutionizing operations in organizations providing physical services. Renan shares insights from his journey, including founding Chance, a successful recruitment tech business, and the challenges he faced along the way. Tune in to hear about Renan's experiences at a Tesla factory, navigating business pivots, and the critical role of operations i...
Francesco Perticarari: Unveiling the Rise of Deep Tech Investing in Europe | Episode 21
March 14, 2024 06:00 - 1 hour - 55.2 MBIn this episode of Nothing Ventured, Aarish Shah interviews Francesco Perticarari, a general partner at Silicon Roundabout Ventures. Francesco discusses the shift from unicorns to titans in the tech industry, focusing on deep tech investments. Learn how deep tech involves integrating technology into risk and reward strategies for startups. ⏱️ Timestamps: 01:44 Deep tech investing in Europe. 06:48 Defense tech company Green Jets. 10:11 Deep tech investments and trends. 13:22 The Future a...
Jack Kuveke: The Art of Sh*tposting and Shaking Up the VC World | Episode 20
March 07, 2024 06:00 - 36 minutes - 33.1 MBIn this episode of Nothing Ventured, host Aarish Shah chats with Jack Kuveke, the author of the newsletter Jabroni Capital and a fundraising coach. They discuss Jack's experience raising a $53 million ICO, his ventures in the crypto and gaming space in Serbia, and the ups and downs of the fundraising hype cycle. Tune in to unravel the fact from fiction in Jack's intriguing journey through the world of venture capital. ⏱️ Timestamps: 01:01 - Welcoming Jack Kuveke 01:11 - Jack's Backgrou...
Charles Sidman: From Academia to Investing | Episode 19
February 29, 2024 06:00 - 46 minutes - 42.9 MBIn this episode of Nothing Ventured, host Aarish Shah interviews Charles Sidman, founder of ECS Capital Partners, a venture capital firm focusing on technology ventures with a positive impact. Charles shares his journey from academia to venture capital, discusses achieving an exit in six weeks, debates whether AI is becoming a cult, emphasizes the importance of diversity in systems, and delves into complexity science. Tune in for an insightful conversation on influencing the world thro...
Monik Pham & Reem Mobassaleh: Investing with Impact | Episode 18
February 22, 2024 06:00 - 54 minutes - 49.6 MBIn this episode of Nothing Ventured, host Aarish Shah sits down with Monik Pham and Reem Mobassaleh, founding partners of PACT VC. PACT VC is an early stage VC fund that focuses on backing founders who are solving key issues facing future generations. The conversation covers topics such as the importance of diversity in founding a fund, the challenges of building a fund at a young age, and the integration of commercial and impact metrics in measuring success. Tune in to learn more abou...
Massimiliano Magrini: Unlocking the Potential of Startups in Italy | Episode 17
February 15, 2024 06:00 - 36 minutes - 33.2 MBIn this episode, we dive into the fascinating world of search engines and how they have evolved over the years. Join us as we discuss the impact of AI on search algorithms, the changing landscape of search engines, and the quest to reinvent search. Our guest, Massimiliano Magrini, shares his insights as a former manager for AltaVista and Google, and sheds light on the role of search engines in putting technology in the hands of consumers. We also explore the globalization of technolog...
Harry Slagel & Lucy Adams: From Plateaway to Martee's | Episode 16
February 08, 2024 06:00 - 42 minutes - 39.1 MBIn this episode of Nothing Ventured, host Aarish Shah sits down with Harry Slagel and Lucy Adams, the co-founders of Martee's. Martee's is a business focused on improving convenience food globally by applying AI to retail technology. They have built a network of smart retail units across London and are using the data collected to develop an AI demand forecasting product. Harry and Lucy share their experiences and insights into their journey as entrepreneurs in the food tech industry. T...
Nader Sabbaghian: From Dot-Com Boom to SaaS Survival | Episode 15
February 01, 2024 06:00 - 1 hour - 57.8 MBIn this episode of Nothing Ventured, host Aarish Shah interviews Nader Sabbaghian, a GP at 360 Capital, a venture capital firm based in Paris and Milan. Nader shares his experience as an operator and discusses his transition from McKinsey to joining a startup. They also delve into topics such as early-stage investing, deep tech, and digital enterprises. Tune in to gain insights into the world of venture capital and the mindset of successful entrepreneurs. 🕒 Time stamps - 01:01 - Intro...
Duncan Clark: From Founders Factory to Canva | Main Episode 14
January 25, 2024 06:00 - 31 minutes - 29.1 MBIn this episode of Nothing Ventured, host Aarish Shah speaks with Duncan Clark, co-founder and CEO of Flourish. Duncan shares his journey of building Flourish, a platform that empowers users to create engaging data stories. He discusses the acquisition of Flourish by Canva and his role as Europe lead at Canva. They also delve into topics such as taking optional capital, dealing with acquisition offers, and the importance of building things that don't scale initially. Tune in to gain in...
Duncan Clark: How Canva Democratizes Visual Communication | Primer 14
January 23, 2024 06:00 - 16 minutes - 15.6 MBIn this episode of the Nothing Ventured Primer, host Aarish Shah interviews Duncan Clark, co-founder and CEO of Flourish. Duncan shares insights about his journey in the tech and venture ecosystem, as well as the mission of Flourish to empower storytelling with data. The episode also highlights the acquisition of Flourish by Canva and Duncan's current role as Europe lead at Canva. Tune in to learn more about Duncan's background and his efforts in driving Canva's growth across the cont...
Adam Liska: Scaling AI Models and the Future of Venture Tech | Main Episode 13
January 18, 2024 06:00 - 37 minutes - 34.6 MBIn this episode of Nothing Ventured, Aarish Shah interviews Adam Liska, co-founder and CEO of Glyphic. They discuss the power of AI co-pilots in helping sales teams increase productivity and effectiveness. Adam shares his experience as a research scientist at Spotify and DeepMind, and how it led him to start Glyphic. They also explore the potential of large language models and the universal interface of language. Tune in to learn more about scaling models and the impact of data remixin...
Adam Liska: Sales, AI, and Startup Success | Primer 13
January 16, 2024 06:00 - 18 minutes - 17.2 MBIn this episode of the Nothing Ventured Primer, I had the pleasure of speaking with Adam Liska, the co-founder and CEO of Glyphic, a company that's revolutionizing the way sales teams operate with AI-driven task automation and personalized pre-meeting briefs. Before diving into the entrepreneurial world, Adam honed his skills as a research scientist at Spotify and later at DeepMind, where he worked on projects like protein folding and large language models (LLMs). Adam shared his journ...
Clara Armand-Delille: Differentiating Your Startup or VC Fund in a Crowded Market | Main Episode 12
January 11, 2024 06:00 - 38 minutes - 35.5 MBIn this episode of the Nothing Ventured podcast, host Aarish Shah interviews Clara Armand-Delille, the founder of Third Eye Media. Clara shares her insights and expertise in strategic communications, media relations, marketing, and branding for startups, scale-ups, and VCs. The discussion begins with a comparison of PR strategies for corporates, startups, and VC funds. Clara highlights the proactive nature of corporate PR, while startups focus on breaking into the news and generating ...
Clara Armand-Delille: From Google to Third Eye Media | Primer 12
January 09, 2024 06:00 - 19 minutes - 18 MBIn this episode of the Nothing Ventured Primer, host Aarish Shah interviews Clara Armand de Lille, the founder of Third Eye Media. Clara shares her background in PR and communications, including her experience working at Google and iZettle. She discusses the importance of PR in the tech and venture ecosystem and how Third Eye Media helps startups, scale-ups, and VCs with strategic communications, media relations, marketing, and branding. Clara also highlights three trends she is excit...
Matthew Stafford: Building a Safe Space for Founders | Main Episode 11
January 08, 2024 21:28 - 35 minutes - 32.8 MBIn this episode of the podcast "Nothing Ventured with Aarish Shah," Matthew Stafford, co-founder of Nine Others, discusses the importance of building a safe space for founders to share their challenges and learn from each other. He explains that the goal of Nine Others is to bring together small groups of entrepreneurs in a casual and intimate environment to discuss the issues they face. Stafford also talks about his own experiences as an angel investor and the value of building a network be...
Matthew Stafford: Unveiling the World of Tech and Venture | Primer 11
December 19, 2023 06:00 - 23 minutes - 21.7 MBIn this podcast, host Aarish Shah interviews Matthew Stafford, co-founder of Nine Others. Stafford shares his background in angel investing and his experience hosting dinners for entrepreneurs. He also discusses his first job as a beater on a pheasant shoot and the lessons he learned from that experience. Overall, the podcast provides insights into Stafford's journey in the tech and venture ecosystem. 🕒 Time stamps - 02:05 First job: Pheasant beater on a farm. 07:17 Building a support...
Josh Bell: Dawn Capital's Success Stories and Exits | Main Episode 10
December 14, 2023 06:00 - 28 minutes - 26.1 MBThe podcast discusses the evolving venture capital landscape, with a focus on B2B enterprise software. Josh Bell explains how venture capital has become an established asset class, attracting interest from institutional investors. He also touches on the differentiation between category-defining enterprise software businesses and those that may be less impactful in the market. 🕒 Time stamps - 02:52 Venture capital is a maturing asset class. 09:10 Emerging managers can still succeed. 11...
Josh Bell: Founding Partner at Dawn Capital | Primer 10
December 12, 2023 06:00 - 15 minutes - 13.8 MBIn this episode of the podcast, host Aarish Shah interviews Josh Bell, one of the founding and general partners at Dawn Capital. They discuss Josh's background, including his time at McKinsey, and his decision to start Dawn Capital. Despite the challenges of raising funds during the 2007 financial crisis, Dawn Capital has been successful in investing in early-stage businesses in the B2B software industry. 🕒 Time stamps - 00:04:37 Venture investing requires different skills. 00:05:24 D...
Antonio Avitabile: The Strategic Angle of Investing in Complementary Companies | Main Episode 9
December 07, 2023 06:00 - 36 minutes - 33.1 MBIn this transcript of a podcast episode, host Aarish Shah interviews Antonio Avitabile, the Managing Director for Sony Ventures Corporation in Europe. They discuss the shift in Sony's investment approach, moving from off-balance sheet investments to a more formalized fund structure. Avitabile explains that the shift was driven by the need for speed and the challenge of convincing engineers within the company to buy into external technologies. The goal of Sony Ventures is not just to fi...
Antonio Avitabile: Bridging the Gap Between Startups and Established Companies | Primer 9
December 05, 2023 16:03 - 13 minutes - 12.7 MBIn this podcast, Aarish Shah interviews Antonio Avitabile, the Managing Director for Sony Ventures Corporation. Antonio has over 20 years of experience with Sony and has a background in electrical engineering. He discusses his journey from being an engineer at Philips to finding a new business for image sensors at Sony. Antonio shares the challenges they faced when proposing the idea of integrating image sensors into mobile phones but ultimately succeeded with the support of Nokia, Eri...
Antionio Avitabile: Bridging the Gap Between Startups and Established Companies | Primer 9
December 05, 2023 06:00 - 13 minutes - 12.7 MBIn this podcast, Aarish Shah interviews Antonio Avitabile, the Managing Director for Sony Ventures Corporation. Antonio has over 20 years of experience with Sony and has a background in electrical engineering. He discusses his journey from being an engineer at Philips to finding a new business for image sensors at Sony. Antonio shares the challenges they faced when proposing the idea of integrating image sensors into mobile phones but ultimately succeeded with the support of Nokia, Eri...
Fatou Diagne & Stephanie Heller: Traveling to Mozambique and Other Crazy Adventures | Main Episode 8
December 02, 2023 15:03 - 40 minutes - 37.3 MBFatou and Stephanie discuss their venture debt fund, Bootstrap Europe, which provides growth debt to scale up businesses. They explain that venture debt is not loss funding but rather a form of growth funding that allows entrepreneurs to grow their businesses without diluting equity. They also highlight their ability to acquire SVB's German debt portfolio, despite being considered underdogs in the industry. 🕒 Time stamps - 02:00 Long-lasting friendship turned successful business partn...
Fatou Diagne & Stephanie Heller: From McDonald's to Venture Debt | Primer 8
December 02, 2023 15:02 - 21 minutes - 19.9 MBThe podcast episode features guests Fatou Diagne and Stephanie Heller, co-founders of Bootstrap Europe, a venture debt fund. Fatou and Stephanie discuss their first jobs, which include working at McDonald's and tutoring math. Before getting involved in the tech and venture ecosystem, Fatou helped set up a weather insurance company, while Stephanie worked for family offices in Zurich advising on direct investments. 🕒 Time stamps - 01:12 Venture debt funds support growth. 07:14 Venture ...
Sam Beni: Has Open AI Killed the Internet? | Main Episode 7
November 23, 2023 06:00 - 47 minutes - 43.8 MBThis podcast episode features Sam Beni, the founder of Platin, a platform that uses AI to curate networking connections. Sam shares his journey as a refugee from Iran to the UK and how he had to navigate the challenges of being without legal status for four years. He also discusses his experience as an entrepreneur, living on his office couch for three years and the complexity of AI in systems. The episode concludes with a discussion on separating the social from social media at Platin. 🕒 T...
Sam Beni: From Car Designer to Tech Entrepreneur | Primer 7
November 21, 2023 06:00 - 15 minutes - 14.2 MBThe host introduces Sam Beni, the founder of Platin, and discusses his background in car design and his interest in technology. Sam talks about his early internships and how he got into entrepreneurship. He also mentions his passion for politics and speculates that he might have pursued a career in politics if not for his involvement in the venture ecosystem. 🕒 Time stamps - 01:51 Passion for design led to entrepreneurship. 07:50 Creating access to global networks. 12:25 Technologies of th...
Dom & Elliot Chapman: Scaling Agencies and Lessons Learned | Main Episode 6
November 16, 2023 06:00 - 39 minutes - 36.4 MBIn this podcast episode, hosts Aarish Shah interviews Dom and Elliot Chapman, the founders of Chapman Capital. They discuss the process of acquiring and scaling boutique agencies, as well as lessons learned from previous ventures. The Chapmans highlight the importance of aligning founders' values during acquisitions and maintaining unity despite private disagreements. They also share their approach to due diligence and the specific case of their acquisition of Speak On Podcasts, a B2B sales ...
Dom & Elliot Chapman: From Soccer Coaching to IT Management | Primer 6
November 14, 2023 06:00 - 24 minutes - 22.2 MBIn this podcast episode, Aarish Shah interviews Dom and Elliot Chapman, founders of Chapman Capital. They discuss their background and how they got involved in the tech and venture ecosystem. Dom shares his experience working in an IT management consultancy after being involved in soccer coaching, while Elliot talks about his first job selling ice creams and later working in the family business. They also mention their previous business, Social Chaps, a B2B sales and marketing agency. The ep...
Rosie Olympio: From Human Rights to Venture Capital | Bonus Episode
November 10, 2023 06:00 - 9 minutes - 8.41 MBRosie provides insights into Lightpace VC, an emerging fund focused on financial inclusion and climate tech in Europe and major African markets. The fund looks for pre-seed and seed stage startups that are solving real-life problems, particularly in the field of climate technology. The podcast emphasizes the importance of African founders tackling significant challenges affecting millions of people. 🕒 Time stamps - 04:00 Investing in impactful startups.07:56 Tech solutions can promote finan...
Shruti Ajitsaria: From Travel Apps to Legal Tech | Main Episode 5
November 09, 2023 06:00 - 36 minutes - 33.7 MBIn this episode of the Nothing Ventured podcast, host Aarish Shah interviews Shruti Ajisaria, a partner at Allen & Overy, about her journey in the legal tech industry. Shruti discusses her experience as a derivatives lawyer, her pivot to creating Fuse, Allen & Overy's legal tech incubator, and the changing landscape of the legal industry. She also talks about her participation in a business start-up course while on maternity leave and how it motivated her to bring a legacy industry into the ...
Shruti Ajitsaria: Exploring the Purpose and Benefits of FUSE | Primer 5
November 07, 2023 11:18 - 9 minutes - 8.33 MBAarish Shah welcomes Shruti Ajitsaria to the podcast to discuss her role as the head of FUSE at Allen & Overy. They talk about Shruti's background as a derivatives lawyer and how her maternity leave sparked her interest in doing something different within the law firm. FUSE was created to bridge the gap between traditional law firms and legal tech startups, allowing lawyers to have a say in the development of innovative solutions. 🕒 Time stamps - 04:11 FUSE connects law firms and legal tec...
Nathaniel Harding: The Evolution of Oklahoma's Industry and the Rise of Cortado Ventures | Episode 4
November 02, 2023 06:00 - 37 minutes - 33.9 MBThe discussion in this podcast episode centers around the geographical location of Oklahoma and how it is categorized within the US. The term "mid-continent" is used to describe the region, which has a significant presence in the oil and gas industry. Nathaniel Harding emphasizes the importance of recognizing the uniqueness of the mid-continent as a market and how Cortado Ventures leverages their experience and expertise in the region to make strategic investments. 🕒 Time stamps - 03:22 Ok...
Nathaniel Harding: The Importance of Getting Energy Right for Climate and Modern Life | Primer 4
October 31, 2023 06:00 - 11 minutes - 10.8 MBNathaniel Harding, managing partner of Cortado Ventures, joins Aarish Shah on the Nothing Ventured podcast to discuss his career journey. Nathaniel shares that his first job was delivering mail at his boarding school and emphasizes the importance of accuracy and consistency. Before getting involved in tech and venture, Nathaniel founded and led Antioch Energy, a technology-focused energy exploration company. He explains how his experience in the energy industry, working with technology and o...
Dan Pandeni Idhenga Breaking Down Barriers, Making Venture Capital More Inclusive | Bonus Episode
October 30, 2023 15:39 - 7 minutes - 7.14 MBIn this podcast episode, the Aarish is at the Dream Factory in Chance Street for the London Venture Capital Network drinks event. They interview Dan Pandeni-Inhenga, an investor at 1818 Venture Capital and the founder of the London Venture Capital Network. They discuss Dan's background, his work in startup investment consulting, and his role at 1818. They also talk about the London Venture Capital Network and its mission to make venture capital more accessible. Dan mentions some of the inves...
Martyn Sibley: The Importance of Inclusivity in the Tech Industry | Main Episode 3
October 26, 2023 05:00 - 27 minutes - 25.2 MBIn this episode of the podcast "Nothing Ventured," host Aarish Shah and guest Martin discuss the topic of inclusivity, particularly in relation to disabilities. They explore why disabilities often get ignored or downplayed in discussions about inclusivity, noting historical and cultural factors. Martin shares his perspective as someone with spinal muscular atrophy and talks about the medical and social models of disability. He highlights the need to move away from the perception of disabilit...
Martyn Sibley: From Accomable to Purple Goat, his Impact on Travel and Accessibility | Primer 3
October 24, 2023 13:12 - 12 minutes - 11.3 MBMartin Sibley, co-founder of Accomable and founder of Purple Goat Agency, is interviewed by Aarish Shah on the Nothing Ventured Primer podcast. They discuss Martin's career journey, his motivation to create accessible travel options, and his current work connecting brands to the global disability market. Martin shares his personal experiences as a wheelchair user and his mission to promote inclusivity for disabled individuals. 🕒 Time stamps - 01:10 Making travel more accessible. 08:39 Disa...