Something Ventured
A storytelling podcast highlighting the human side of venture capital. It shares behind-the-scenes tales of famous deals, personal anecdotes from veteran investors, and how serendipity and relationships often play a key role in venture success. Listeners get a narrative, almost documentary-style take on pivotal moments in startup history and the VCs who were there.
Lee Edwards of Root VC: "Let's Get Technical!" -- An Engineer Becomes a VC
In this episode, Lee Edwards, a former CTO and mechanical/software engineer turned General Partner at Root VC, shares how his hands‑on engineering background informs his seed‑stage investing in deep‑tech, AI, and devtools. He dives into the value of pair programming, the realities behind AI hype, the wild‑west of Web3 engineering, and why San Francisco remains a hub for autonomous innovators. Listeners also get Lee’s quirky perspectives on ADHD‑driven VC superpowers, fake "AI‑native" posers, and the future of data‑center energy. The conversation blends technical anecdotes with actionable insights for builders and investors alike.
Max Altman and Ben Braverman: Returning to Tradition with Saga Ventures
The post is a podcast roundup where Kent Lindstrom interviews a range of unconventional investors and founders—from 1517 Fund’s Danielle Strachman and Michael Gibson, who champion teen, non‑degree founders, to fintech veteran Frank Rotman, Lean Startup guru Eric Ries, Upfront...
Founder Collective's Eric Paley on Empathy and Execution in Venture Capital
The post is a podcast roundup where Kent Lindstrom interviews several venture‑capitalists—Danielle Strachman and Michael Gibson of 1517 Fund, Frank Rotman of QED Investors, Eric Ries, Kobie Fuller of Upfront Ventures, and David Anderman of Stellar Ventures—highlighting their unconventional backgrounds, focus on empathy, execution, and the future of tech such as...