Venture Everywhere

In episode 70 of Venture Everywhere, Allison Stoloff, a partner in Everywhere Ventures’ The Fund XX, talks with Samantha Coxe, founder and CEO of Flaus—an electric flosser revolutionizing oral care with real dental floss and sonic vibrations. Samantha shares how she leveraged her legal background and passion for improving oral care to build Flaus, successfully turning customer insights into a thriving 8-figure business. Samantha also discusses her data-driven approach to achieving product-market fit, and empowering users of all ages to take control of their oral health with confidence and independence.In this episode, you will hear:Building product-market fit through continuous customer feedback.Prioritizing first-order profitability to build a sustainable, venture-scalable business.Using a legal background to manage contracts and mitigate startup risks.The importance of building a network of mentors for strategic growth.Learn more about Samantha Coxe | FlausLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/samanthacoxe/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/samicoxe/ Website: https://goflaus.com/ Learn more about Allison Stoloff | The Fund XX | Everywhere VCLinkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/allison-stoloff/ Website: https://everywhere.vc/Website: https://thefund.vc/ 

In episode 69 of Venture Everywhere, Jenny Fielding, Co-founder and Managing Partner of Everywhere Ventures, chats with Joe Essenfeld, founder and CEO of Fora, an AI platform that turns workplace conversations into real-time business insights. Joe shares his journey from early startup experiences to building Fora, where he combined HR tech expertise with early large language model (LLM) experiments to build a smarter way to run companies. Joe also discusses how Fora uses AI to turn everyday business chatter into actionable insights, accelerating decisions and challenging the role of traditional OKRs.In this episode, you will hear:How Fora leverages AI to solve alignment issues in real time.Replacing traditional OKRs with continuous, automated tracking.Blending future-of-work and ops intelligence beyond HR tech.Linking daily work to company goals without extra process overhead.Adapting to shifting product-market fit in a fast-changing landscape.Delivering insights via push notifications, no dashboards needed.Learn more about Joe Essenfeld | ForaLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/essenfeldFora: https://fora.day Learn more about Jenny Fielding | Everywhere VCLinkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jennyfieldingWebsite: https://everywhere.vc/

In episode 68 of Venture Everywhere, Matthew Brimer, Co-Founder of ZZ Driggs, Special Address, General Assembly, Daybreaker, and Everywhere Ventures, chats with Stephen Sokoler, Founder and CEO of Journey, the leading mental health platform for modern workplaces. Stephen shares Journey’s transformation from a consumer meditation app to a comprehensive, proactive mental health solution trusted by global enterprises. Matt and Stephen also discuss the challenges of modern work-life balance and emphasize the importance of prioritizing mental health needs and normalizing emotional self-care in today’s fast-paced work environments.In this episode, you will hear:Journey’s focus on combining clinical care and support for workplaces.Reinvention of the EAP model as a proactive mental health tool.“Busyness” is glorified as a sign of productivity and purpose, but is it?Meditation, community, sleep, therapy and other tools to help sustain mental wellness.Mental health isn’t just personal — it shapes how we show up in the world, influencing our relationships, workplaces, and the broader systems we live in.By nurturing empathy, emotional regulation, and self-awareness, we lay the groundwork for healthier companies, communities, and societies.Learn more about Stephen Sokoler | JourneyLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/stephensokolerWebsite: https://journey.live The Mental Health Advantage Book: https://www.amazon.com/Mental-Health-Advantage-Companies-Performance/dp/B0DTC2BJYThe Mental Health Advantage Podcast:  https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-mental-health-advantage/id1800033718 Learn more about Matthew Brimer | ZZ DriggsLinkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mobrimerInstagram: https://instagram.com/brimer ZZ Driggs: https://zzdriggs.com/ Special Address: https://specialaddress.co/ General Assembly: https://generalassemb.ly/ Daybreaker: https://daybreaker.com

In episode 67 of Venture Everywhere, Scott Hartley, Co-founder and Managing Partner of Everywhere Ventures, talks with Basil Vetas, founder and CEO of Leeway, a modern benefits administration platform specializing in Individual Coverage Health Reimbursement Arrangements (ICHRAs). Basil discusses how Leeway enables companies to reimburse employees for individually purchased health insurance, offering greater flexibility, affordability, and compliance. Scott and Basil also explore the potential of ICHRAs, shifting from traditional group health plans to personalized options that prioritize employee choice and portability.In this episode, you will hear:The impact of ICHRAs in reshaping employee healthcare benefits.Key regulatory updates that have made ICHRAs possible.Difficulties in helping consumers navigate healthcare options.How remote work and job mobility are changing healthcare requirements.Learn more about Basil Vetas | LeewayLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/basilvetas/ X: https://x.com/basilvetas Website: https://www.leewayhq.com/ Learn more about Scott Hartley | Everywhere VCLinkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/scotthartley/ Website: https://everywhere.vc/

In this episode of Venture Everywhere our host is Ron Baetiong, founder and CEO of Podcast Network Asia, Serye FM and Podmachine, a podcast SaaS platform that helps podcasters edit their content. He chats with Aaron Hsu, co-founder and CEO of Blerp, a company that empowers users to create and share soundbites. Aaron shares Blerp’s evolution from "Giphy for sound" to a streaming monetization tool. Ron and Aaron also discuss how sound can transform live-streaming experiences and build deeper connections between creators and their audiences.In this episode, you will hear:Blerp established its primary user base by integrating with Twitch.Boosts monetization through creator-driven product development.Audio as a competitive but valuable medium for content creators.Impact of voice-based technology on digital communication.Prioritizing customer problems over initial solutions.Reassessing the value proposition to refine and scale the business.Learn more about Aaron Hsu | BlerpLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/aaronshoo/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@kchsu X: https://x.com/blerp Website: https://blerp.com/ Learn more about Ron Baetiong | PodmachineLinkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ronbaetiong/ Website: https://www.podmachine.com/ 

In this special episode of Venture Everywhere, co-founders and Managing Partners of Everywhere Ventures, Jenny Fielding and Scott Hartley, turn the tables, as Scott interviews Jenny about her new book, Venture Everywhere. Jenny discusses the book’s unique blend of travel, entrepreneurship, and personal growth, featuring powerful stories of founders from around the world who have overcome immense challenges to build successful companies with conviction. They share experiences in building Everywhere Ventures and the borderless spirit of entrepreneurship, redefining what it means to adapt and succeed globally.In this episode, you will hear:Jenny's motivation for  the book and its connection to Everywhere Ventures' mission.How technology has enabled startups to thrive regardless of location.Building companies outside traditional hubs.AI’s impact and new tools in streamlining the writing process.Challenges in traditional publishing and book classification.Key entrepreneurial characteristics. Embracing multiple identities instead of predefined roles.The resurgence of Scott's book The Fuzzy and The Techie and its enduring relevance.Learn more about Jenny Fielding | Everywhere VCLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jennyfielding/X: https://x.com/jefielding Website: https://everywhere.vc/Book: https://www.jennyfielding.com/venture-everywhere Learn more about Scott Hartley | Everywhere VCLinkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/scotthartley/ Website: https://everywhere.vc/

In episode 64 of Venture Everywhere, Scott Hartley, Managing Partner of Everywhere Ventures chats with Richa Kaul, CEO and founder of Complyance, a GRC (Governance, Risk, and Compliance) platform designed for mid-market enterprises. Richa shares how Complyance helps businesses strengthen their security compliance through customized automation, enabling a proactive approach to cybersecurity. Scott and Richa also explore the evolving compliance landscape, shifting from a check-the-box mentality to building adaptive, strategic, and trust-driven security frameworks. In this episode, you will hear:Balancing automation with customization in security policies.Federal regulations vs. trust-based compliance standards.Need for incident response planning, as well as prevention.Uses AI for additional custom checks with varying threshold levels.Learn more about Richa Kaul | ComplyanceLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/richa-kaul/ Website: https://complyance.com/ Learn more about Scott Hartley | Everywhere VCLinkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/scotthartley/ Website: https://everywhere.vc/

In episode 63 of Venture Everywhere, host Conor Harbeck, Associate at Everywhere Ventures, chats with Amanda Stefan, CEO and co-founder of Jawa, a community-driven marketplace for gamers to buy and sell their gear. Amanda shares her journey from finance and consumer startups to launching Jawa, inspired by her own struggles building a gaming PC during pandemic supply shortages. Amanda also discusses how Jawa is building trust and fairness in gaming transactions, simplifying the process and making it more affordable for gamers.In this episode, you will hear:Jawa's vision to be the go-to destination for instinctive gaming hardware decisions.How Jawa prevents scalping and ensures fair pricing for buyers and sellers.Using community moderation to maintain trust and authenticity.Leveraging tech experts and influencers to expand Jawa’s reach.Expanding beyond custom PCs including peripherals and accessories.Using AI to accelerate listing processes experience for users.Learn more about Amanda Stefan | JawaLinkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/amandarfried/ Website: https://www.jawa.gg/ Learn more about Conor Harbeck | Everywhere VCLinkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/conor-harbeck521/ Website: https://everywhere.vc/

In episode 62 of Venture Everywhere is hosted by Federico Baradello, co-founder and CEO of Finalis, a business that's building the AI operating system for the private capital markets. He chats with Nathan Sutton, co-founder and Managing Partner of Tangible, a company transforming the way secondary markets work for LPs, GPs and Wealth Managers. Nathan shares how Tangible is enhancing liquidity in private markets by expanding access to previously underserved wealth channels. Nathan and Federico also discuss broader shifts in investor sentiment and the growing opportunities driven by increased wealth allocation into private assets.In this episode, you will hear:Tangible’s vision to be the go-to liquidity platform for top global wealth managers.How Tangible's technology connects private market funds with retail investors.Strategies employed by Tangible to address liquidity issues.Technological innovations in the private capital sector.Growth potential and future outlook for private capital markets.Addressing common misconceptions regarding liquidity needs. Learn more about Nathan Sutton | TangibleLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nathan-s-sutton/Website: https://www.tangible-markets.com/homeLearn more about Federico Baradello | FinalisLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/federicobaradello/Website: https://www.finalis.com/

In episode 61  of Venture Everywhere is hosted by Gabriela Isutriz, a partner in Everywhere Ventures’ The Fund XX, a serial entrepreneur, innovator, experienced CEO, and founder of two high-growth successful SaaS companies. She chats with Andrew Guzman, co-founder and CEO of OpenLaw,  a platform using proprietary technology to connect individuals with attorneys quickly and affordably. Andrew shares his transition from managing law firms to founding OpenLaw, democratizing legal access and streamlining attorneys' operations. Andrew also discusses OpenLaw's unique approach, using AI and data-driven insights to match clients with the right legal professionals.In this episode, you will hear:OpenLaw increases access to quality lawyers who don’t have big marketing budgets.Identifying inefficiencies in the legal industry, creating a scalable solution.OpenLaw’s unique approach to connecting consumers and lawyers. Offers consumers multiple lawyer proposals for price comparison and better decisions.OpenLaw balances lawyer supply and demand by tracking case engagement data.Learn more about Gabriela Isturiz | The FundLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/gabrielaisturiz/Website: https://ideas.thefund.vc/Learn more about Andrew Guzman | OpenLawLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/andrew-g-openlaw/Website: https://www.openlaw.com/