Sand Hill Road
What makes Silicon Valley the innovation capital of the world? It all starts on Sand Hill Road, considered the mecca of venture capital. Join us for insightful interviews from the heart of Silicon Valley with the VCs, start-ups and innovators behind the trending technologies of tomorrow. Hosted by NBC Bay Area business and technology reporter and host of Press:Here, Scott McGrew.
Latest episodes
Oct 21, 2024 • 28min
Mike Schroepfer is Saving the World, One Big Step at a Time
The Gigascale founder has big ideas on clean power and clean air.
Sep 3, 2024 • 19min
Brian Cho is Ready to Play
Patron Fund's co-founder invests in video games.
Aug 20, 2024 • 25min
Michael Marks of Celesta Capital
Marks discusses global supply chains, manufacturing and his stint as interim CEO at Tesla in 2007.This episode was first released on Nov. 22, 2023.
Aug 2, 2024 • 23min
Rob Smith of M13
Smith talks about AI company misconceptions and his journey from startup fixer to venture capitalist investor.
Jul 24, 2024 • 21min
Mike Maples Jr. on Pattern Breakers
The Floodgate co-founder considers how some startups change the future.
Jul 17, 2024 • 33min
James Joaquin's World Positive Outlook
The co-founder of Obvious Ventures gets deep into the science.
Jul 10, 2024 • 21min
"Astounding and Inevitable": SVB's Second Act
Silicon Valley Bank's Marc Cadieux examines the bank's past and ponders its future.
Jul 3, 2024 • 17min
Friends & Family Capital
Colin Anderson funds public safety company Peregrine.
Jun 26, 2024 • 25min
Scott Beechuk is Bullish on SF
Norwest Ventures announces a new $3 billion fund.
Jun 20, 2024 • 15min
2024 VC Reading List
Explore impactful books recommended by leaders on Sand Hill Road, from 'Shoe Dog' for its perseverance narrative to 'High Output Management' for managing large companies. Delve into the importance of sleep with insights from 'Why We Sleep' and reflections on 'Dune'. Discover the history of LEGO space sets, Carvana's affordable car inventory, and the all-new Hyundai Santa Fe. Gain insights from influential business and self-improvement books like 'Never Split the Difference' and 'Good to Great'.
