E632 | EUCVC Summit 2025: Charlie Hayward, Global Corporate Venturing: The Data Behind the $100B CVC Wave
The EUVC podcast roundup highlights four recent episodes that dissect current trends in European venture capital, from the $100 billion corporate‑venture‑capital surge and data‑driven deal sourcing (Charlie Hayward) to the rise of structured secondaries as a liquidity tool (Kristaps Ronis), the rapid growth of Turkey’s mobile‑gaming sector (Alper Oner & Enis Hulli), and the importance of founder coaching and purpose‑driven leadership (Seb Agertoft & Mike Reiner). Across the conversations, recurring themes include the need for robust metrics like DPI, the strategic use of continuation vehicles, aligning corporate and startup interests, and the human element behind successful investing. The host’s approach blends detailed episode timestamps with practical takeaways for investors, founders, and emerging managers, offering actionable advice and recommended reading for each niche.
Marrying the Business with the Science
In this episode of the Venrock podcast "Running Through Walls," Sam Kulkarni, PhD, CEO of CRISPR Therapeutics, explains how gene‑editing technology is being pursued as a near‑science‑fiction cure and the business strategies behind it. He offers practical advice on raising...
E631 | EUCVC Summit 2025: Marcus Behrendt, BMW iVentures & Nicole LeBlanc, Woven Capital: What Is Next in the European...
The post previews EUCVC Summit 2025 episode E631, where Marcus Behrendt of BMW iVentures and Nicole LeBlanc of Woven Capital discuss the next wave of innovation in the European automotive sector, from electrification and autonomous tech to new financing models. They argue that Europe’s...
Save up to $624 on Your TechCrunch Disrupt 2025 Pass Before Prices Rise in Less than 4 Days
TechCrunch is offering significant discounts on passes for its annual Disrupt conference, with potential savings of up to $624 available until October 17 at 11:59 p.m. PT. Scheduled for October 27-29 in San Francisco, the event will host over 10,000...
E628 | EUCVC Summit 2025: Tanja Lind Melskens, Head of Corporate Strategy; M&A, Terma & Andreas: Defense, Disruption & Dual-Use:...
The post recaps the EUCVC Summit 2025 session with Tanja Lind Melskens on Europe’s defense, disruption and dual‑use innovation, and also highlights three recent podcast episodes – Kristaps Ronis discussing structured secondaries, Alper Oner and Enis Hulli on Turkey’s booming mobile‑gaming sector, and...
E626 | EUCVC Summit 2025: Nadia Carlsten, DCAI & Bjarke Sejersen, Go Autonomous: AI Factories in Practice
The post recaps several recent EUVC podcast episodes, from Nadia Carlsten and Bjarke Sejersen discussing how AI factories move from hype to operational practice, to Kristaps Ronis explaining structured secondaries as a way to give LPs liquidity without selling shares, Alper Oner...
E624 | EUCVC Summit 2025: Bodil Sidén, Kost Capital & Marika King, PINC: Feeding the World
The EUVC blog post recaps several recent podcast episodes from the EUCVC Summit 2025, spotlighting diverse venture themes—from Bodil Sidén and Marika King discussing global food‑security solutions, to Kristaps Ronis explaining how structured secondaries can give VCs liquidity without diluting control,...
E623 | EUCVC Summit 2025: Samuli Siren, Redstone: Mapping Startup Opportunities
In this EUVC podcast episode, Samuli Siren, founder and managing partner of Redstone, explains how the firm systematically maps emerging startup opportunities across Europe by combining sector‑level data, macro‑trend analysis, and network effects. He illustrates the approach with fintech, climate‑tech...
E622 | EUVC Live Powered by Woven Capital at The Drop | Andreas Munk Holm: The Real Power Lies in...
The EUVC blog post showcases three recent podcast episodes that explore distinct venture‑capital themes: Kristaps Ronis explains how structured secondaries deliver liquidity without selling stakes, emphasizing DPI and timing; Alper Oner and Enis Hulli discuss Agave Games’ pivot from publishing to studio mode, illustrating...
E140: Sagar Kochhar (Co-Founder & CEO, Eatsure, Rebel Foods)
The post curates three recent podcast episodes that serve as masterclasses for entrepreneurs and investors: Material Security’s founders turned the 2016 election hack into a billion‑dollar email‑security startup by designing protection assuming breaches, Kevin Carter explains why India’s massive, young,...
Episode 85: Shomik Dutta Returns to the Show!
The post points out that the supplied text is merely a SoundCloud browser‑compatibility notice rather than a full article. It explains that without a proper title, author, date, or body, there’s nothing to summarize. The author asks the reader to...
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...
Unveiling the Power Shift: Private Wealth’s Impact on Venture Capital
The post recaps a panel from the Arctic15 LP Summit where family offices and high‑net‑worth investors discussed their growing influence on venture capital, noting that the average single family office now manages roughly $989 million and allocates 5‑10% to VC. Panelists...
E139: Karthik Prabhakar (Managing Partner, PeerCapital)
The post introduces "The Desi VC" podcast, hosted by immigrant founder Akash Bhat, which aims to bridge the Indian and US venture‑capital ecosystems by sharing stories of desi founders and investors. It highlights episode E139 featuring Karthik Prabhakar, Managing Partner at...
E138: Aditya Nambiar (Co-Founder, Fennel AI)
In episode E138 of The Desi VC, host Akash Bhat sits down with Aditya Nambiar, co‑founder of Fennel AI, to explore how the AI‑driven startup is navigating the US‑India venture landscape. Nambiar shares the origins of Fennel AI, the challenges of...
E137: Mayuresh Raut (Managing Partner, Seafund)
The post introduces "The Desi VC" podcast, which bridges the India‑US startup ecosystem, and spotlights episode E137 featuring Mayuresh Raut, Managing Partner at Seafund, who shares insights on cross‑border investing, cultural fluency, and how Seafund helps Indian founders tap US capital....
E136: Swati Bhargava (Co-Founder, CashKaro.com)
The post introduces episode E136 of "The Desi VC with Akash Bhat," featuring Swati Bhargava, co‑founder of CashKaro.com, and frames the podcast’s mission to bridge Indian and US startup ecosystems through immigrant perspectives. It highlights the show’s broader lineup, including episodes...
E52 Pricing Strategies for Generative AI with Orb Co-Founder and CTO Kshitij Grover
In this episode of Sand Hill Road, host Erasmus Elsner interviews Kshitij Grover, co‑founder and CTO of Orb, about how startups can price generative AI services effectively. Grover explains Orb's usage‑based billing model, the challenges of balancing predictability for customers...
Episode 84: Doug Holtz-Eakin
In Episode 84 of The Puck, host Jim sits down with economist Doug Holtz‑Eakin, president of the American Action Forum, to dissect the United States’ pressing economic challenges. Drawing on his academic and governmental background, Holtz‑Eakin examines sustainable growth, fiscal...
Electrifying the Market
The post highlights the "Electrifying the Market" episode of the Running Through Walls podcast, featuring GitHub Chief Revenue Officer Elizabeth Pemmerl in conversation with Venrock partner Ethan Batraski. Pemmerl recounts her near‑decade at GitHub, detailing her shift from the public...
E135: Anish Achuthan (Co-Founder & CEO, Open Financial Technologies)
In this post, Akash Bhat introduces "The Desi VC" podcast—a platform that connects Indian and US startup ecosystems by featuring immigrant founders and investors sharing their journeys, challenges, and insights. The highlight is episode E135 with Anish Achuthan, co‑founder and CEO...
Opal Security's Umaimah Khan on Security-First Identity
The post highlights Opal Security’s mission to make identity and access management a security‑first, least‑privilege function, arguing that many breaches stem from weak, password‑only controls. CEO Umaimah Khan explains how Opal’s platform ingests and normalizes auth data across systems to...
If You're Going to Bet on Anyone, Bet on Yourself
The episode "If You’re Going to Bet on Anyone, Bet on Yourself" features David Stark, Morgan Stanley’s Chief Medical Officer, discussing his shift from clinical practice to a business role and urging doctors to trust their own capabilities when considering...
E134: Edul Patel (Co-Founder & CEO, Mudrex)
The post introduces "The Desi VC" podcast, which connects Indian and US startup ecosystems, and spotlights episode E134 featuring Edul Patel, co‑founder and CEO of Mudrex. It emphasizes Patel’s perspective on building a crypto‑trading platform, navigating regulatory challenges, and leveraging cross‑border...
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...
E133: Navin Honagudi (Managing Partner, Elev8 Venture Partners)
In episode E133 of "The Desi VC," host Akash Bhat sits down with Navin Honagudi, Managing Partner at Elev8 Venture Partners, to explore how Indian‑origin investors are shaping the US startup ecosystem. Honagudi shares insights on navigating cross‑border deal flow, the...
Know What Problems You're Solving
The episode "Know What Problems You’re Solving" features Alex Rosemblat, former CMO of Datadog, who explains how defining the right problem drives effective go‑to‑market strategy and marketing leadership. He shares practical advice for new product marketers, highlights his biggest learning...