
Upfront Ventures
The Upfront podcast features a variety of guests to discuss startups, venture capital, and current events - providing an insider's view into entrepreneurship and technology.
Latest episodes

Mar 20, 2024 • 25min
A Different Tail: The Building of Yummers Pet Supply | 2024 Upfront Summit
Michael Yanover from the Creative Artists Agency interviews Yummers Pets Co-Founders Jonathan Van Ness and Rebecca Rudisch to discuss the founding of their pet food and lifestyle brand, why they decided to go into this industry, and their mission to empower pet parents to take better care of their pets.
Recorded Feb 28, 2024 at the Upfront Summit.

Mar 18, 2024 • 24min
Defense Tech: State of the Union with Trae Stephens | 2024 Upfront Summit
Anduril Co-Founder and Founders Fund Partner Trae Stephens discusses the state of defense tech with Upfront Partner Nick Kim. In the session, Trae delves into the importance of investing in defense tech, the opportunities Anduril is pushing for, and the company's approach to working with the government.
Recorded Feb 29, 2024 at the Upfront Summit.

Mar 16, 2024 • 24min
Contrarian Bets on the Future with Keith Rabois | 2024 Upfront Summit
Keith Rabois of Khosla Ventures is interviewed by Forbes Senior Editor Alex Konrad to discuss his thoughts on Miami as a growing tech hub, why he's back at Khosla, his philosophy around company building, and his stylistic approaches to investing.
Recorded Feb 29, 2024 at the Upfront Summit.

Mar 16, 2024 • 24min
Reimagining High Speed Global Travel with Sassie Duggleby of Venus Aerospace | 2024 Upfront Summit
Co-founder and CEO of Venus Aerospace Sassie Duggleby sits down with Phillip Sarofim of Trousdale Ventures to talk about the inspirations behind her company, the massive breakthroughs the company has made with its aerospace technology, and what she envisions for the future of high-speed travel.
Recorded Feb 28, 2024 at the Upfront Summit.

Mar 15, 2024 • 25min
a16z's Chris Dixon on Blockchain and the Future of the Internet | 2024 Upfront Summit
Interviewed by Upfront Partner Mark Suster, Andreessen Horowitz General Partner Chris Dixon shares his thoughts on the power of blockchains and their implications for the future of the Internet, based on his latest book, Read Write Own.
Recorded Feb 29, 2024 at the Upfront Summit.

Mar 13, 2024 • 28min
Novak Djokovic on Perseverance, Resilience, and Maximizing Potential | 2024 Upfront Summit
Jeffrey Katzenberg of WndrCo interviews Novak Djokovic on stage about his record-breaking tennis career, personal highlights, and his entrepreneurial journey.
Recorded Feb 29, 2024 at the Upfront Summit.

Mar 13, 2024 • 17min
Bill Gross on Applying 50 Years of Entrepreneurial Learning to Climate and AI | 2024 Upfront Summit
Bill Gross of IdeaLab shares 7 key takeaways he's learned from 50 years of entrepreneurship, including failures along the way that turned out to be valuable lessons and why it is now the best time for climate and AI to change the world.
Recorded Feb 28, 2024 at the Upfront Summit.

Mar 13, 2024 • 24min
8VC Joe Lonsdale on American Optimism | 2024 Upfront Summit
8VC Founder Joe Lonsdale talks about American optimism, innovative solutions in space and AI, navigating government contracts, disrupting traditional education with University of Austin, and upholding the rule of law in the US.

Mar 13, 2024 • 26min
Lessons from Tracee Ellis Ross on Becoming a Founder and Finding Joy | 2024 Upfront Summit
Tracee Ellis Ross sits down with Jeff Berman of WaitWhat to discuss the origin story of her company, PATTERN Beauty, the lessons she's learned starting a business, and how she finds her source of continued positivity and joy.
Recorded Feb 29, 2024 at the Upfront Summit.

Mar 8, 2024 • 28min
Melinda French Gates Changing The Face Of Power In Venture Capital | 2024 Upfront Summit
Melinda French Gates sits down with CNBC's Julia Boorstin to give insights into her investments and venture firm, Pivotal Ventures.
Recorded Feb 29, 2024 at the Upfront Summit.
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