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The GoingVC Podcast

38 episodes - English - Latest episode: 21 days ago -

The GoingVC Podcast - uncovering new paths into VC, diving deeper into alternative models, and addressing areas of weakness with Rachel (@rachmast), and JJ (@jjmaclean) from the GoingVC team.

GoingVC is a global community and career development program for venture capital. To learn more or to checkout our guides, content, models and VC research checkout https://www.goingvc.com/blog

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Episodes

Episode 30 - Founding Big Sky Capital

June 23, 2024 06:49 - 35 minutes - 64.4 MB

๐Ÿ‘‹ Hey Listener! We're really excited to be bringing to you today our conversation with Jahn Karsybaev, a founding GP at Big Sky Capital. As always, if you've got any questions, feedback, guest ideas, or just want to say hey, don't hesitate to shoot us a message at [email protected]

Episode 29 - Purpose-Driven Capital: Integrating Impact with VC

June 03, 2024 05:06 - 44 minutes - 82.4 MB

๐Ÿ‘‹ Hey Listener! We're really excited to be bringing to you today our conversation with Greg Ho, cofounder and President at Spring Mountain Capital, and founding partner at the West Harlem Innovation Network. As always, if you've got any questions, feedback, guest ideas, or just want to say hey, don't hesitate to shoot us a message at [email protected] Books mentioned in the episode: Life 3.0: Being Human in the Age of Artificial Intelligence by Deckle Edge The Jazz of Physics: The Secr...

Episode 28 - Founding Charge Ventures with Brett Martin

January 19, 2024 07:54 - 26 minutes - 36.5 MB

๐Ÿ‘‹ Hey Listener! We're really excited to be bringing to you today our conversation with Brett Martin, Founding Partner of Charge Ventures. As always, if you've got any questions, feedback, guest ideas, or just want to say hey, don't hesitate to shoot us a message at [email protected]

Episode 27 - From Founder to Founding Ripple Ventures

December 12, 2023 06:25 - 28 minutes - 26.3 MB

๐Ÿ‘‹ Hey Listener! We're really excited to be bringing to you today our conversation with Matt Cohen, Founding Partner of Ripple Ventures. As always, if you've got any questions, feedback, guest ideas, or just want to say hey, don't hesitate to shoot us a message at [email protected]

Episode 26 - Building A Community Focused Firm with Jonah Midanik

December 12, 2023 06:17 - 27 minutes - 38.5 MB

๐Ÿ‘‹ Hey Listener! We're really excited to be bringing to you today our conversation with Jonah Midanik, Partner at Forum Ventures. As always, if you've got any questions, feedback, guest ideas, or just want to say hey, don't hesitate to shoot us a message at [email protected]

Episode 25 - Corporate Venture Capital with Joe Dormani

May 26, 2023 06:28 - 38 minutes - 70.8 MB

๐Ÿ‘‹ Hey Listener! We're really excited to be bringing to you today our conversation with Joe Dormani, founding Principal at Thomson Reuters Ventures. As always, if you've got any questions, feedback, guest ideas, or just want to say hey, don't hesitate to shoot us a message at [email protected]

Episode 24 - Relationship Intelligence and the Venture Tech Stack with Ray Zhou

November 18, 2022 06:36 - 37 minutes - 68.2 MB

๐Ÿ‘‹ Hey Listener! We're really excited to be bringing to you today our conversation with Ray Zhou (@rzhou186), cofounder of Affinity. As always, if you've got any questions, feedback, guest ideas, or just want to say hey, don't hesitate to shoot us a message at [email protected] Episode Chapters: Introduction - 0:00 Rayโ€™s Origin Story - 1:22 Relationship Intelligence and the VC Tech Stack - 5:43 Affinityโ€™s Evolution - 21:24 Technologyโ€™s Impact on Our Relationships - 23:37 Favourite B...

Episode 23 - Powering the Platform with Stephanie Manning Cohen

September 13, 2022 05:59 - 39 minutes - 72.8 MB

๐Ÿ‘‹ Hey Listener! We're really excited to be bringing to you today our conversation with Stephanie Manning Cohen (@steph_manning07)! As always, if you've got any questions, feedback, guest ideas, or just want to say hey, don't hesitate to shoot us a message at [email protected] Episode Chapters: Introduction - 0:00 Stephanieโ€™s Origin Story - 1:03 What is โ€˜Platformโ€™? - 3:44 The Platform Role - 5:43 When Should Firms Start Building A Platform Team - 11:40 Creating & Measuring Success -...

Episode 22 - Venture Capital & the Startup Board of Directors with Matt Blumberg and Brad Feld

August 22, 2022 10:00 - 38 minutes - 69.9 MB

๐Ÿ‘‹ Hey Listener! We're really excited to be bringing to you today our conversation with Brad Feld (@bfeld) and Matt Blumberg (@mattblumberg) about the re-release of their book Startup Boards: A Field Guide to Building and Leading an Effective Board of Directors.ย  Episode Chapters: Introduction - 0:00 Brad & Mattโ€™s Origin Stories - 1:31 The Startup Board - 5:01 VCs and the Board - 16:20 Brad & Mattโ€™s Superpowers - 24:27 Taking Up The Mantle, Joining Your First Board - 28:12 Closing Th...

Episode 21 - Life as a Junior VC & Becoming a Founder

June 12, 2022 22:18 - 34 minutes - 62.8 MB

๐Ÿ‘‹ Hey! Thanks for checking out the GoingVC Podcast - uncovering new paths into VC, diving deeper into alternative models, and addressing areas of weakness with Rachel (@rachmast), and JJ (@jjmaclean) from the GoingVC team. We're really excited to be bringing to you today our conversation with Diana Hsieh (@Dianasaur323). As always, if you've got any questions, feedback, guest ideas, or just want to say hey, don't hesitate to shoot us a message at [email protected]! Episode Chapters: Int...

Episode 20 - Founding A Fund with Heather Hartnett

March 30, 2022 00:20 - 41 minutes - 76.7 MB

๐Ÿ‘‹ Hey! Thanks for checking out the GoingVC Podcast - uncovering new paths into VC, diving deeper into alternative models, and addressing areas of weakness with Rachel (@rachmast), and JJ (@jjmaclean) from the GoingVC team. We're really excited to be bringing to you today our conversation with Heather Hartnett (@HeatherHartnett). As always, if you've got any questions, feedback, guest ideas, or just want to say hey, don't hesitate to shoot us a message at [email protected]! Articles Rache...

Episode 19 - The Evolving Venture Stack

March 07, 2022 01:25 - 59 minutes - 54.5 MB

๐Ÿ‘‹ Hey! Thanks for checking out the GoingVC Podcast - uncovering new paths into VC, diving deeper into alternative models, and addressing areas of weakness with Rachel (@rachmast), and JJ (@jjmaclean) from the GoingVC team. We're really excited to be bringing to you today our conversation with Michaeli Palank (@mpalank101) and Anubhav Srivastava (@anubhav0313). As always, if you've got any questions, feedback, guest ideas, or just want to say hey, don't hesitate to shoot us a message at podc...

Episode 18 - VCs as Creators | Becoming TikTok's @VentureCapitalGuy

November 16, 2021 02:42 - 30 minutes - 41.8 MB

๐Ÿ‘‹ Hey! Thanks for checking out the GoingVC Podcast - uncovering new paths into VC, diving deeper into alternative models, and addressing areas of weakness with Rachel (@rachmast), and JJ (@jjmaclean) from the GoingVC team. We're really excited to be bringing to you today our conversation with Jonathan Chang (twitter: @thechangj /TikTok:@venturecapitalguy). As always, if you've got any questions, feedback, guest ideas, or just want to say hey, don't hesitate to shoot us a message at podcast@...

Episode 17 - Finding That One Thing with David Rosenthal

October 08, 2021 04:59 - 41 minutes - 57.2 MB

๐Ÿ‘‹ Hey! Thanks for checking out the GoingVC Podcast - uncovering new paths into VC, diving deeper into alternative models, and addressing areas of weakness with Rachel (@rachmast), Austin and JJ (@jjmaclean) from the GoingVC team. We're really excited to be bringing to you today our conversation with David Rosenthal (@djrosent). As always, if you've got any questions, feedback, guest ideas, or just want to say hey, don't hesitate to shoot us a message at [email protected]! Episode Chapter...

Episode 16 - Diligence Is A Two Way Street with Dylan Itzikowitz

August 30, 2021 16:57 - 34 minutes - 31.5 MB

๐Ÿ‘‹ Hey! Thanks for checking out the GoingVC Podcast - uncovering new paths into VC, diving deeper into alternative models, and addressing areas of weakness with Rachel (@rachmast), Austin and JJ (@jjmaclean) from the GoingVC team. We're really excited to be bringing to you today the first episode of a three-part conversation with Dylan Itzikowitz (@ditzikow). As always, if you've got any questions, feedback, guest ideas, or just want to say hey, don't hesitate to shoot us a message at podcas...

What's Good for the LP is Good for the GP, first of a three-part miniseries with Cai Greeff

August 11, 2021 02:13 - 35 minutes - 33 MB

๐Ÿ‘‹ Hey! Thanks for checking out the GoingVC Podcast - uncovering new paths into VC, diving deeper into alternative models, and addressing areas of weakness with Rachel (@rachmast), Austin and JJ (@jjmaclean) from the GoingVC team. We're really excited to be bringing to you today the first episode of a three-part conversation with Cai Greeff (@CaiGreeff). As always, if you've got any questions, feedback, guest ideas, or just want to say hey, don't hesitate to shoot us a message at podcast@goi...

Episode 15 - What's Good for the LP is Good for the GP, first of a three-part miniseries with Cai Greeff

August 11, 2021 02:13 - 35 minutes - 33.4 MB

๐Ÿ‘‹ Hey! Thanks for checking out the GoingVC Podcast - uncovering new paths into VC, diving deeper into alternative models, and addressing areas of weakness with Rachel (@rachmast), Austin and JJ (@jjmaclean) from the GoingVC team. We're really excited to be bringing to you today the first episode of a three-part conversation with Cai Greeff (@CaiGreeff). As always, if you've got any questions, feedback, guest ideas, or just want to say hey, don't hesitate to shoot us a message at podcast@goi...

Episode 14 - The Importance Of Having Fun, and Why All Experience Is Valuable - a Conversation with Julia Kahky

July 21, 2021 00:53 - 48 minutes - 88.4 MB

๐Ÿ‘‹ Hey! Thanks for checking out the GoingVC Podcast - uncovering new paths into VC, diving deeper into alternative models, and addressing areas of weakness with Rachel (@rachmast), Austin and JJ (@jjmaclean) from the GoingVC team. We're really excited to be bringing to you today our conversation with Julia Kahky (@JuliaKahky). As always, if you've got any questions, feedback, guest ideas, or just want to say hey, don't hesitate to shoot us a message at [email protected]! Episode Chapters:...

Episode 13 - Moving the Needle On Gender in the Innovation Ecosystem with Anne Cocquyt

July 12, 2021 05:03 - 44 minutes - 82.5 MB

๐Ÿ‘‹ Hey! ย Thanks for checking out the GoingVC Podcast - uncovering new paths into VC, diving deeper into alternative models, and addressing areas of weakness with Rachel (@rachmast), Austin and JJ (@jjmaclean) from the GoingVC team. We're really excited to be bringing to you today our conversation with Anne Cocquyt (@annecocquyt). As always, if you've got any questions, feedback, guest ideas, or just want to say hey, don't hesitate to shoot us a message at [email protected]! Episode Chapte...

Episode 12 - Building Community And Raising A First Fund All Online with Paige Doherty

May 20, 2021 06:12 - 42 minutes - 77.5 MB

๐Ÿ‘‹ Hey! ย Thanks for checking out the GoingVC Podcast - uncovering new paths into VC, diving deeper into alternative models, and addressing areas of weakness with Rachel (@rachmast), Austin and JJ (@jjmaclean) from the GoingVC team. We're really excited to be bringing to you today our conversation with Paige Doherty (@paigefinnn). As always, if you've got any questions, feedback, guest ideas, or just want to say hey, don't hesitate to shoot us a message at [email protected]! Episode Chapte...

Episode 11 - Geography, Platform and the Power of Manifestation with Allie Felix

May 03, 2021 20:26 - 33 minutes - 61.2 MB

๐Ÿ‘‹ Hey! Thanks for checking out the GoingVC Podcast: Uncovering new paths into VC, diving deeper into alternative models, and addressing areas of weakness with Austin and JJ MacLean (@jjmaclean) from the GoingVC team. We're really excited to be bringing to you today our conversation with Allie Felix (@alliemfelix) of Embarc Collective and special guest host Rachel Masterson (@rachmast). As always, if you've got any questions, feedback, guest ideas, or just want to say hey, don't hesitate to ...

Episode 10 - Founding GoingVC & More with John Gannon

April 12, 2021 18:57 - 37 minutes - 68.5 MB

๐Ÿ‘‹ Hey! Thanks for checking out the GoingVC Podcast: Uncovering new paths into VC, diving deeper into alternative models, and addressing areas of weakness every second Monday with Austin and JJ MacLean (@jjmaclean) from the GoingVC team.ย  We're really excited to be bringing to you today our conversation with John Gannon cofounder of GoingVC. As always, if you've got any questions, feedback, guest ideas, or just want to say hey, don't hesitate to shoot us a message at [email protected]! Ep...

Episode 9 - Startups, Surprise Meetings & Blockchain with Brittany Laughlin

March 01, 2021 11:00 - 44 minutes - 81.3 MB

Episode 9 - Startups, Surprise Meetings & Blockchain with Brittany Laughlin ๐Ÿ‘‹ Hey! Thanks for checking out the GoingVC Podcast: Uncovering new paths into VC, diving deeper into alternative models, and addressing areas of weakness every second Monday with Austin and JJ MacLean (@jjmaclean) from the GoingVC team.ย  We're really excited to be bringing to you today our conversation with Brittany Laughlin (@br_ttany) the Stacks Open Internet Foundation. As always, if you've got any questions, fe...

Episode 8 - Once an Operator, Always an Operator with Elle Bruno

February 02, 2021 10:42 - 37 minutes - 68.9 MB

Once an Operator, Always an Operator with Elle Bruno ๐Ÿ‘‹ Hey! Thanks for checking out the GoingVC Podcast: Uncovering new paths into VC, diving deeper into alternative models, and addressing areas of weakness every second Monday with Austin and JJ MacLean (@jjmaclean) from the GoingVC team. We're really excited to be bringing to you today our conversation with Elle Bruno of Techstars. As always, if you've got any questions, feedback, guest ideas, or just want to say hey, don't hesitate to sh...

Episode 8 - Once an Operator, Alway an Operator with Elle Bruno

February 02, 2021 10:42 - 37 minutes - 69.1 MB

Once an Operator, Alway an Operator with Elle Bruno ๐Ÿ‘‹ Hey! Thanks for checking out the GoingVC Podcast: Uncovering new paths into VC, diving deeper into alternative models, and addressing areas of weakness every second Monday with Austin and JJ MacLean (@jjmaclean) from the GoingVC team. We're really excited to be bringing to you today our conversation with Elle Bruno of Techstars. As always, if you've got any questions, feedback, guest ideas, or just want to say hey, don't hesitate to sho...

Episode 7 โ€” Strawberry Robots & 3D Printers, the Future of Food with Jonathan Hua

January 11, 2021 11:00 - 45 minutes - 83.6 MB

Strawberry Robots & 3D Printers, the Future of Food with Jonathan Hua Hey! Thanks for checking out the GoingVC Podcast: Uncovering new paths into VC, diving deeper into alternative models, and addressing areas of weakness every second Monday with Austin and JJ MacLean (@jjmaclean) from the GoingVC team.ย  We're really excited to be bringing to you today our conversation with Jonathan Hua of Scrum Ventures. As always, if you've got any questions, feedback, guest ideas, or just want to say he...

Episode 7 - Strawberry Robots & 3D Printers, the Future of Food with Jonathan Hua

January 11, 2021 11:00 - 45 minutes - 83.6 MB

Strawberry Robots & 3D Printers, the Future of Food with Jonathan Hua Hey! Thanks for checking out the GoingVC Podcast: Uncovering new paths into VC, diving deeper into alternative models, and addressing areas of weakness every second Monday with Austin and JJ MacLean (@jjmaclean) from the GoingVC team.ย  We're really excited to be bringing to you today our conversation with Jonathan Hua of Scrum Ventures. As always, if you've got any questions, feedback, guest ideas, or just want to say he...

Episode 6 - Around the World with Ashish Aggarwal

December 21, 2020 11:00 - 21 minutes - 19.8 MB

โ—Note: Weโ€™re still new at this and had some technical difficulties with the audio In the last few minutes. We think the content is great though and hope you enjoy! Around the World with Ashish Aggarwal ๐Ÿ‘‹ Hey! Thanks for checking out the GoingVC Podcast: Uncovering new paths into VC, diving deeper into alternative models, and addressing areas of weakness every second Monday with Austin and JJ MacLean (@jjmaclean) from the GoingVC team. We're really excited to be bringing to you today our c...

Episode 5 - the Long Way Round with Meagan Loyst

December 07, 2020 11:00 - 42 minutes - 78.1 MB

The Long Way Round with Meagan Loyst ๐Ÿ‘‹ Hey! Thanks for checking out the GoingVC Podcast: Uncovering new paths into VC, diving deeper into alternative models, and addressing areas of weakness every second Monday with Austin and JJ MacLean (@jjmaclean) from the GoingVC team.ย  We're really excited to be bringing to you today our conversation with Meagan Loyst (@meaganloyst).ย  If you've got any questions, feedback, guest ideas, or just want to say hey, don't hesitate to shoot us a message at ...

Episode 4 - Building a Transparent Ecosystem with Joe Milam

November 23, 2020 11:00 - 42 minutes - 78.7 MB

Building a Transparent Ecosystem with Joe Milam ๐Ÿ‘‹ Hey! Thanks for checking out the GoingVC Podcast: Uncovering new paths into VC, diving deeper into alternative models, and addressing areas of weakness every second Monday with Austin and JJ MacLean (@jjmaclean) from the GoingVC team.ย  We're really excited to be bringing to you today our conversation with Joe Milam. If you've got any questions, feedback, guest ideas, or just want to say hey, don't hesitate to shoot us a message at podcast@g...

Episode 3 - Lessons from 250K Miles A Year With Paul Singh

November 09, 2020 11:00 - 42 minutes - 39.5 MB

Lessons from 250K Miles A Year With Paul Singh ๐Ÿ‘‹ Hey! Thanks for checking out the GoingVC Podcast: Uncovering new paths into VC, diving deeper into alternative models, and addressing areas of weakness every second Monday with Austin and JJ MacLean (@jjmaclean) from the GoingVC team.ย  We're really excited to be bringing to you today our conversation with Paul Singh (@paulsingh).ย  If you've got any questions, feedback, guest ideas, or just want to say hey, don't hesitate to shoot us a messa...

Episode 2 - Exploring Mission Driven Ventures with Nettra Pan

October 26, 2020 16:32 - 26 minutes - 24.7 MB

Exploring Mission Driven Ventures with Nettra Pan Hey! Thanks for checking out the GoingVC Podcast: Uncovering new paths into VC, diving deeper into alternative models, and addressing areas of weakness every second Monday with Austin and JJ MacLean (@jjmaclean) from the GoingVC team.ย  We're really excited to be bringing to you today our conversation with Nettra Pan (@nettra).ย  If you've got any questions, feedback, guest ideas, or just want to say hey, don't hesitate to shoot us a message...

Episode 2 - Exploring Mission-Driven Ventures with Nettra Pan

October 26, 2020 16:32 - 26 minutes - 24.7 MB

Exploring Mission-Driven Ventures with Nettra Pan ๐Ÿ‘‹Hey! Thanks for checking out the GoingVC Podcast: Uncovering new paths into VC, diving deeper into alternative models, and addressing areas of weakness every second Monday with Austin and JJ MacLean (@jjmaclean) from the GoingVC team.ย  We're really excited to be bringing to you today our conversation with Nettra Pan (@nettra).ย  If you've got any questions, feedback, guest ideas, or just want to say hey, don't hesitate to shoot us a messag...

Episode 1 - Relationships as a Superpower with Sree Kolli

October 12, 2020 02:10 - 34 minutes - 32.1 MB

๐Ÿ‘‹ Hey! Thanks for downloading the first episode of the Going VC podcast. We're really excited to be bringing to you today our conversation with Sree Kolli. New episodes premiere every second Monday at 6 AM Eastern. If you've got any questions, feedback, guest ideas, or just want to say hey, don't hesitate to shoot us a message at [email protected] Episode Segments: Introduction Sreeโ€™s Career Story - 02:12 Banking vs. Venture Capital - 07:03 Breaking into Venture Capital - 14:41 Foun...

Episode #1 - Relationships as a Superpower

October 12, 2020 02:10 - 34 minutes - 32.1 MB

Hey! Thanks for downloading the first episode of the Going VC podcast. We're really excited to be bringing to you today our conversation with Sree Kolli. New episodes premiere every second Monday at 6 AM Eastern. If you've got any questions, feedback, guest ideas, or just want to say hey, don't hesitate to shoot us a message at [email protected] Episode Segments: Introduction Sreeโ€™s Career Story - 02:12 Banking vs. Venture Capital - 07:03 Breaking into Venture Capital - 14:41 Foundi...

Episode 1 - Relationships as a Superpower

October 12, 2020 02:10 - 34 minutes - 32.1 MB

Hey! Thanks for downloading the first episode of the Going VC podcast. We're really excited to be bringing to you today our conversation with Sree Kolli. New episodes premiere every second Monday at 6 AM Eastern. If you've got any questions, feedback, guest ideas, or just want to say hey, don't hesitate to shoot us a message at [email protected] Episode Segments: Introduction Sreeโ€™s Career Story - 02:12 Banking vs. Venture Capital - 07:03 Breaking into Venture Capital - 14:41 Foundi...

Episode 0 - Hello World! ๐Ÿ‘‹

October 11, 2020 01:02 - 2 minutes - 2.81 MB

The GoingVC Podcast: Uncovering new paths into VC, diving deeper into alternative models, and addressing areas of weakness every second Monday with Austin and JJ MacLean (@jjmaclean) from the GoingVC team. GoingVC is a global community and career development program for venture capital. To learn more or to check out our guides, content, models, and VC research checkout www.goingvc.com/blog Feedback? We'd love to hear it: [email protected]

Episode 0 - Hello World! ๐Ÿ‘‹

September 21, 2020 01:39 - 2 minutes - 1.33 MB

Unzipping new paths into VC, diving deeper into alternative models, and addressing areas of weakness every second Monday with Austin Guy and JJ MacLean from the GoingVC team. GoingVC is a global community and career development program for venture capital. To learn more or to checkout our guides, content, models and VC research checkout www.goingvc.com/blog Feedback? We'd love to hear it: [email protected]

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