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Mike Gelb
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Dec 29, 2020 • 32min

Holiday Highlights: Kanyi Maqubela, Managing Partner Kindred Ventures

This episode are highlights from my conversation with Kanyi Maqubela.Kanyi Maqubela, is the Managing Partner at Kindred Ventures. Kindred Ventures is a seed-stage venture capital fund, whose mission is to back visionary and dedicated founders who want to solve the most important problems and vastly improve people’s lives around the world. Some of their investments include Uber, Poshmark, Otis and Blue Bottle Coffee.Links:Click here to listen to my full conversation with Kanyi.Click here on Mobile to join our Community.
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Dec 28, 2020 • 25min

Holiday Highlights: Samara Hernandez, Founding Partner Chingona Ventures

This episode are highlights from my conversation with Samara Hernandez.My guest today is Samara Hernandez, founder of Chingona Ventures. Samara invests at the preseed and seed stages on industries that are massively changing and founders whose backgrounds uniquely position them to create businesses in growth markets that are often overlooked. We discuss how she analyzes overlooked opportunities, some of the differences when investing in consumer vs. enterprise, and Chicago.Links:Click here to listen to my full conversation with Samara.Click here on Mobile to join our Community.
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Dec 27, 2020 • 26min

Holiday Highlights: Eric Paley, Founding Partner at Founder Collective

This episode are highlights from my conversation with Eric Paley.Thank you Adelle Archer for introducing me to today's guest, Eric Paley, who is one of the Managing Partners at Founder Collective. Founder Collective's mission is to be the most aligned VC for founders at seed. Some of Eric's investments include Uber, CoverWallet, Seat Geek, Whoop, Thred Up and so many other incredible companies.Links:Click here to listen to my full conversation with Eric.Click here on Mobile to join our Community.
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Dec 26, 2020 • 24min

Holiday Highlights: Soraya Darabi, Founding Partner TMV

This is a highlight from my conversation with Soraya Darabi.Soraya is one of the Founding Partners of TMV, where she focuses on the future of living well.Links:Click Here to Listen to Full Episode with Soraya DarabiClick Here on Mobile to Join Our Community
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Dec 25, 2020 • 25min

Holiday Highlights: Rishi Garg, Partner at Mayfield Fund

This episode are highlights from my conversation with Rishi Garg.Rishi Garg Rishi is a partner at Mayfield. Mayfield is a global venture capital firm with a people first philosophy of investing.Links:Full Episode with Rishi GargClick on Mobile to Join Community
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Dec 18, 2020 • 17min

Holiday Recap: Jiake Liu, CEO of Outer

This episode are highlights from my conversation with Jiake.Outer is an extraordinary company that is reengineering outdoor furniture. Business Insider named them the #1 fastest growing DTC brands.If you enjoy this episode, click here to listen to my full conversation with him.
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Dec 17, 2020 • 21min

Holiday Recap: Jessica Rolph & Rod Morris, Co-CEOs of Lovevery

This episode are highlights from my conversation with Jessica & Rod.Jessica Rolph and Rod Morris, the co-founders of Lovevery, staged-based play essentials designed by experts, built for babies and toddlers up to age 3.If you enjoy this episode, click here to listen to my full conversation with Jessica & Rod
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Dec 16, 2020 • 15min

Holiday Recap: Michael Barlow, CEO of Fernish

This episode are highlights from my conversation with Michael Barlow, CEO of Fernish.Thank you Anna Barber for the intro to today's guest, Michael Barlow, founder and CEO of Fernish. Fernish offers premium furniture rentals that feel like home, delivered and assembled in a week.If you enjoy this episode, click here to listen to my full conversation with XXX
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Dec 15, 2020 • 11min

Holiday Recap: Betsy Fore & Sofia Laurell, Co-CEOs of Tiny Organics

This episode are highlights from my conversation with Betsy Fore & Sofia Laurell, Co-CEOs and Founders of Tiny Organics.Tiny Organics delivers organic, fresh, nutrient-rich baby and toddler meals created by their Infant Nutritionist. Their goal is to help every parent feed their baby and toddler the healthiest food.If you enjoy this episode, click here to listen to my full conversation with Betsy and Sofia.
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Dec 14, 2020 • 19min

Holiday Recap: George Milton, CEO of Yellowbird Sauce

This episode are highlights from my conversation with George Milton.George Milton is the co-founder and CEO of Yellowbird Sauce, Spicy condiments crafted to take you on a fiery–fresh food adventure.If you enjoy this episode, click here to listen to my full conversation with George

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