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Everywhere Ventures
Venture Everywhere is a podcast exploring the trials and tribulations of building a startup from zero to one. Hosted by Everywhere Ventures, a global pre-seed fund supported by 500+ founders and operators who serve as the hosts and guests for this unique podcast experience. To learn more about our work, visit Everywhere.vc and subscribe to our Founders Everywhere Substack. You can also follow us on LinkedIn for updates and news.
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Sep 23, 2025 • 31min
Do What Works Better: Andres Glusman with Jenny Fielding
In episode 90 of Venture Everywhere, host Jenny Fielding, co-founder and Managing Partner at Everywhere Ventures, chats with Andres Glusman, co-founder and CEO of DoWhatWorks, a platform that learns from every major brand's experiments and uses AI to help growth and product teams move the needle. Drawing on 15 years scaling Meetup, Andres shares how his passion for experimentation led to founding DoWhatWorks, turning A/B testing into data-backed insights that reveal what drives growth. Andres also discusses the challenges of scaling a critical-mass business, balancing lean operations with enterprise demands, and shifting the industry’s focus from speed to meaningful outcomes.In this episode, you will hear:How DoWhatWorks uses every major brand’s experiments to enable their enterprise customers to get more impact from their UX. How speed is only half the battle. Launching fast isn’t enough. Turning testing patterns into actionable "BetScores" to know what to bet on before launching What the industry gets wrong about experimentation Industry-specific insights that distinguish what works in B2B vs. B2CLessons in building two businesses where getting to critical mass is essential for winningLearn more about Jenny Fielding | Everywhere VenturesLinkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jennyfielding Website: https://everywhere.vc Learn more about Andres Glusman | Do What WorksLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/glusman/Website: https://www.dowhatworks.io/

Sep 16, 2025 • 33min
The VOW Factor in Live Events: Jennifer Brisman with Scott Hartley
In episode 89 of Venture Everywhere, Scott Hartley, co-founder and Managing Partner at Everywhere Ventures, talks with Jennifer Brisman, co-founder and CEO of VOW — an AI-enabled platform transforming guest management for live events. Drawing on two decades as a live event producer, Jennifer discusses how she built VOW to replace the broken spreadsheets behind every event and reimagine how organizers, sponsors, and guests connect. Jennifer also shares VOW’s journey, unifying the fragmented live event ecosystem into a seamless end-to-end platform, and building trust around AI in a high-stakes, human-first industry.In this episode, you will hear:VOW’s real-time seating, guest lists, and ticketing to sync across devicesBalances human strategy with AI automation to power high-stakes live experiencesScales effortlessly from intimate gatherings to high-profile global eventsEmpowers organizers, sponsors, and partners with shared visibility and controlDelivering the first guest-facing event assistant in every attendee’s handLearn more about Jennifer Brisman | VOWLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jenniferbrisman Website: https://www.vow.app Learn more about Scott Hartley | Everywhere VCLinkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/scotthartley Website: https://everywhere.vc/

Sep 9, 2025 • 31min
Alts with Vincent: Eric Cantor with Jenny Fielding
In episode 88 of Venture Everywhere, host Jenny Fielding, co-founder and Managing Partner at Everywhere Ventures, chats with Eric Cantor, co-founder of Vincent — a platform that helps investors navigate alternative assets through education, media, and tools. Eric shares his journey from building one of the first internet service providers to launching mobile money initiatives in Uganda and multiple fintech ventures. He also discusses how Vincent is opening up access to private market opportunities that were once reserved for institutions, empowering everyday investors to confidently explore alternatives.In this episode, you will hear:Vincent’s media-first strategy (newsletters, podcasts, investor events) to build trust and literacy.Operational hurdles of serving small-ticket investors due to compliance costs.Breaking down accreditation barriers and easing investor entry into alternative assets.Designing accessible, packaged investment options that fit into everyday portfolios.Exploring how AI can enhance both investment products and investor decision-making.Learn more about Eric Cantor | VincentLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ecantor Website: https://www.withvincent.com Learn more about Jenny Fielding | Everywhere VenturesLinkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jennyfielding Website: https://everywhere.vc

Sep 3, 2025 • 26min
What on Earth? Ask LGND AI: Nathaniel Manning with Scott Harley
In episode 87 of Venture Everywhere, Scott Hartley, Co-founder and Managing Partner of Everywhere Ventures, sits down with Nathaniel Manning, Co-founder and CEO of LGND — a company making Earth data intuitive and actionable through transformer-based geographic embeddings that enable teams to create, adapt, and scale geospatial datasets across time and geography. Nat shares LGND’s approach to unlocking the untapped value of hundreds of petabytes of satellite imagery, making Earth data both human- and machine-readable. Nat also discussed how AI-powered Earth observation is opening massive market opportunities while shaping mission-driven teams built on clarity and purpose.In this episode, you will hear:LGND's use of transformer models to compress satellite imagery into geo embeddings.The shift toward AI-driven building blocks as the foundation of geospatial analysis.Building intuitive interfaces that let analysts fine-tune models through yes/no feedback.Integrating Earth observation with weather and infrastructure data.Exploring on-satellite processing to send embeddings instead of raw imagery.Learn more about Nathaniel Manning | LGNDLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nathanielmanning/Website: https://lgnd.io/Learn more about Scott Harley | Everywhere VenturesLinkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/scotthartley/Website: https://everywhere.vc/ | https://scotthartley.com/

Aug 26, 2025 • 26min
Listen Up with Auditive: Daniel Faddoul with Alberto Escarlate
Episode 86 of Venture Everywhere features host Alberto Escarlate, co-founder and CTO of Tough Day, an AI platform that provides confidential, personalized guidance to employees and managers to navigate complex workplace challenges. Alberto talks with Daniel Faddoul, founder and CEO of Auditive — a third-party risk management platform bringing continuous monitoring to buyer-seller relationships. Daniel shares his journey from finance and data science into entrepreneurship, and how those experiences shaped Auditive’s mission. He also discusses how Auditive is moving beyond static, check-the-box security reviews to real-time, trust-driven engagement that helps organizations in industries like finance, healthcare, and education manage third-party risk more effectively.In this episode, you will hear:Replacing static risk questionnaires with continuous, real-time monitoringApplying AI to bridge compliance frameworks and remove blind spotsDriving transparency in regulated industries like finance, healthcare, and educationEmbedding empathy and relationships into risk management practicesLearn more about Daniel Faddoul | AuditiveLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/danielfaddoul/ Website: https://auditive.io/ Learn more about Alberto Escarlate | Tough DayLinkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/albertoescarlate/ Website;https://www.tough.day/

Aug 19, 2025 • 28min
Bright Harbor Amid Natural Disasters: Joel Wish with Jenny Fielding
In episode 85 of Venture Everywhere, Jenny Fielding, co-founder and Managing Partner of Everywhere Ventures, talks with Joel Wish, founder and CEO of Bright Harbor — a disaster recovery platform helping individuals, companies, and governments navigate life after fires, floods, and hurricanes. Joel shares Bright Harbor’s origin story—driven by the urgent need to guide disaster survivors through complex insurance gaps, financial aid processes, and rebuilding plans. Joel also discusses how Bright Harbor is expanding its partnerships with enterprises and governments to strengthen resilience and accelerate recovery in communities most at risk.In this episode, you will hear:Bright Harbor's approach in tackling underinsurance and improving recovery outcomes.Expanding enterprise and government partnerships to assess risk and boost resilience.Macro trends fueling demand: more frequent disasters, rising costs, and shrinking insurance coverage.Strategies for scaling a high-trust, high-stakes service model.Learn more about Joel Wish | Bright HarborLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/joelwish Website: https://brightharbor.com Learn more about Jenny Fielding | Everywhere VenturesLinkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jennyfielding Website: https://everywhere.vc/

Aug 12, 2025 • 37min
Built to Sway: Eric Wimer with Scott Hartley
In episode 84 of Venture Everywhere, Scott Hartley, Co-founder and Managing Partner of Everywhere Ventures, sits down with Eric Wimer, founder and CEO of Sway, a next-generation delivery and returns platform reinventing the post-purchase experience for ecommerce. Eric shares Sway’s evolution from a simple idea into a full-stack logistics solution built to streamline delivery and reduce return fraud. Eric also discusses how Sway is scaling by focusing on high-density markets, leveraging partner networks to expand efficiently, and building a culture-first team to power its logistics and tech operations.In this episode, you will hear:Sway’s tech-driven approach to returns using doorstep pickups and gig-based logistics.Creative, capital-efficient strategies Sway is using to expand its national footprint.Partnering with brands to improve post-purchase experience and loyalty.The role of network density and demand-side growth in scaling a logistics platform.Culture and decision frameworks that foster autonomous, mission-driven teams.Learn more about Eric Wimer | SwayLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/wimes/Website: https://www.shipsway.com/Learn more about Scott Harley | Everywhere VenturesLinkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/scotthartley/Website: https://everywhere.vc/ | https://scotthartley.com/

Aug 5, 2025 • 24min
The Tax Muse: Colin Horsford with Jenny Fielding
In episode 83 of Venture Everywhere, Jenny Fielding, Co-founder and Managing Partner of Everywhere Ventures, chats with Colin Horsford, co-founder of Muse — an AI-powered platform helping people boost their take-home pay and make smarter tax decisions year-round. Colin shares how Muse began as a tool to review tax returns and evolved into a proactive optimization engine that surfaces deductions, unlocks tax alpha, and supports financial wellness. Colin also discusses how the company is scaling by partnering with payroll providers, maintaining a lean team of builders, and expanding its flagship tools like CheckBoost and Compass to serve a growing network of B2B2C partners.In this episode, you will hear:Shifting from seasonal tax prep to continuous, year-round financial optimization.Designing AI tools that empower (not replace) accountants and financial pros.Using graph theory and neural networks to uncover smarter tax strategies.Scaling through payroll and fintech partnerships to boost take-home pay.Running lean with an in-house team and a disciplined execution.Learn more about Colin Horsford | MuseLinkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/colin-horsford-cpa-53650268Website: https://www.musetax.com/Learn more about Jenny Fielding | Everywhere VCLinkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jennyfieldingWebsite: https://everywhere.vc/

Jul 29, 2025 • 19min
&you and me: Emil Eriksen with David Ronick
In episode 82 of Venture Everywhere, David Ronick, LP at Everywhere Ventures, chats with Emil Eriksen, founder and CEO of &you — a Philippines-based telehealth platform providing treatment for weight loss, skin, hair, ED, and mental wellness. Emil shares how &you was built to fill critical gaps in the local healthcare system by offering accessible, personalized care through a friendly, omni-channel experience. Emil also discusses how the company is scaling quickly by focusing on community-driven service, strong unit economics, and expanding into new health verticals like diagnostics and longevity.In this episode, you will hear:Filling healthcare gaps in the Philippines with a localized telehealth platform.Tailoring Western DTC models to a guidance-driven, relationship-focused market.Delivering high-touch care through video consults and follow-ups.Using lean MVPs and CAC benchmarks to validate product-market fit.Navigating regulatory gray areas with a compliance-first approach to telehealth.Learn more about Emil Eriksen | &youLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/emileriksenandyou Website: https://andyou.ph Learn more about David Ronick | Everywhere VenturesLinkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/davidronick Website: https://everywhere.vc/

Jul 22, 2025 • 36min
Pet Wellness With A Pawsitive Impact: Katie Hunt with Scott Hartley
In episode 81 of Venture Everywhere, Scott Hartley, co-founder and Managing Partner of Everywhere Ventures, chats with Katie Hunt, co-founder of Oh Norman! — a modern pet wellness brand offering science-backed products for anxiety, allergies, and dental care in dogs. Katie shares the founding story of Oh Norman!, which was inspired by actress Kaley Cuoco’s strong commitment to animal rescue and her vision for a brand that authentically represents the everyday realities of pet ownership. Katie also discusses how Oh Norman! uses community-led development and a lean, omni-channel approach to deliver effective pet care while staying focused on growth and profitability.In this episode, you will hear:Oh Norman!’s approach to pet health issues like allergies and dental careIncorporating customer feedback into product innovationUsing DTC and marketplace channels testing to validate SKUs before scalingPrioritizing unit economics over speculative LTV projectionsDeferring physical retail to maintain flexibility and acquisition potentialLearn more about Katie Hunt | Oh Norman!LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/katie-hunt-659ab350Website: https://ohnorman.com/Learn more about Scott Hartley | Everywhere VenturesLinkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/scotthartley Website: https://everywhere.vc/


