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Stop for a minute and think about all of the big businesses that impact your life. Each of them, regardless of the product or service they offer, required funding or capital of some sort to get off the ground. Some of the founders may have come from wealth and as such, had easy access to the resources they needed to get things up and moving. That’s true in some, but in a lot more cases, those big businesses that impact our lives got where they are with the help of a venture capitalist. Our guest today is Ann Miura-Ko, and she knows a lot about venture capitalism and how to spot a good business when she sees one. She’s the founder of Floodgate, a VC firm annually recognized as one of the best in the world. Today, she stops by to discuss her improbable ride to the top of the VC mountain, things she learned along the way, and how you too can find success and use your superpower to make a dent in the world. If you’re an entrepreneur or just a person trying to figure it out, Ann has a message that will put you on the right path!In This Episode(1:47) – Ann talks about where it all started. (4:19) – Parents were always supportive of what she wanted to do.(6:10) – Ann joins the Speech and Debate team to face her fears more aggressively.(6:40) – Not all fears need to be faced according to Ann.(8:30) – Her mother suggests fencing and Ann has an epiphany.(9:10) – Ann realizes that following what her parents wanted might not be her best choice. (9:47) – How self-debate helped Ann hone her debating skills. (12:40) – Finding something interesting is invaluable to personal growth.(14:36) – Doing boring things is discipline and such an important piece of success. (19:23) – Lack of empathy brings Ann to the realization that no, medicine isn’t her future.(20:00) – Finding her superpowers, allowing her to make a dent in the world. (20:56) – Ann receives an invitation to shadow the HP CEO.(22:00) – The shadowing experience impacts her life and ignites a dream inside of her.(23:05) – The idea of pursuing venture capital comes into play. (23:25) – CRV and 9/11.(23:50) – Getting her feet wet at CRV and learning the venture capital ropes. (25:39) – The journey into cybersecurity and risk modeling begins. (27:33) – Floodgate begins. (28:50) – The conversation with Mike Maples. (30:26) – Ann knew AWS would be big and she was right. (31:00) – When the financial markets were down, Ann and Maples ran in and filled the gap.(33:45) – Ann makes her first investment in 2009.(34:09) – Lessons learned along the way.(36:41) – Knowing the people, not the business, is the most important piece. (37:58) – The Super Thinker Concept. (38:59) – Every time they find those traits, it leads to a win. (41:00) – Knowledge transfer is the key to making dent makers.(41:30) – The one thing Ann thinks is important, especially for women. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Stop for a minute and think about all of the big businesses that impact your life. Each of them, regardless of the product or service they offer, required funding or capital of some sort to get off the ground. Some of the founders may have come from wealth and as such, had easy access to the resources they needed to get things up and moving. That’s true in some, but in a lot more cases, those big businesses that impact our lives got where they are with the help of a venture capitalist. Our guest today is Ann Miura-Ko, and she knows a lot about venture capitalism and how to spot a good business when she sees one. She’s the founder of Floodgate, a VC firm annually recognized as one of the best in the world. Today, she stops by to discuss her improbable ride to the top of the VC mountain, things she learned along the way, and how you too can find success and use your superpower to make a dent in the world. If you’re an entrepreneur or just a person trying to figure it out, Ann has a message that will put you on the right path! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Sometimes we think we have life all figured out, who we are, where we’re going to be and how this thing is going to play out. The funny thing is, in just about every instance, life has other ideas. The beauty of it all is the choices life makes on our behalf lead us just to the place where we were meant to be. In the process, that path allows us to do our part, no matter how large or small that part may be, to make the world a better place.Our guest today is a man who thought he ignored his calling, but in the end, yielded to it and in the process has had a profound impact on the world. Matthew Prince is the founder of Cloudfare and one of the most respected business and technical minds in the world today. He knows a lot about the internet, where it’s going, where it’s been, and how to protect us as this essential piece of life continues to evolve. He has an incredible entrepreneurial story that will inspire you to pursue your dreams using the tools he used to pursue his. It’s an incredibly rewarding discussion that will change the way you look at life and challenge you to live it to the fullest!In This Episode(1:55) – Coming out of college, Matthew had offers from major brands but decided to go to law school instead. (2:15) – He tried to move away from technology but somehow, found his way back. (6:08) – Matthew opens up about the irony of his work as it relates to his college thesis.(6:51) – Law was a safe path for life. (7:40) – Matthew discusses the growth of his business. (8:30) – Group work fails, and he tries to revisit the legal option. (9:44) – Privilege and wealth and how it makes the dream of entrepreneurship an easier reality for some. (11:26) – Matthew believes hard times help people focus. (14:49) – The lightbulb moment for Matthew and his business.(16:10) – Big things begin happening and Matthew discusses them. (16:45) - The moment Matthew and his team feel they’ve done something special.(18:23) – Cloudflare flips the switch on free encryption. (19:15) – Adding new features and how to commodify and monetize are discussed.(20:14) – Matthew discusses whether he thought he’d be successful. (23:14) – The parallels between Star Wars and the internet. (25:00) – Matthew discusses the internet and how it continues changing the world.(26:15) – The one piece of advice Matthew leaves the listener with. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Sometimes we think we have life all figured out, who we are, where we’re going to be and how this thing is going to play out. The funny thing is, in just about every instance, life has other ideas. The beauty of it all is the choices life makes on our behalf lead us just to the place where we were meant to be. In the process, that path allows us to do our part, no matter how large or small that part may be, to make the world a better place.Our guest today is a man who thought he ignored his calling, but in the end, yielded to it and in the process has had a profound impact on the world. Matthew Prince is the founder of Cloudfare and one of the most respected business and technical minds in the world today. He knows a lot about the internet, where it’s going, where it’s been, and how to protect us as this essential piece of life continues to evolve. He has an incredible entrepreneurial story that will inspire you to pursue your dreams using the tools he used to pursue his. It’s an incredibly rewarding discussion that will change the way you look at life and challenge you to live it to the fullest!In This Episode(1:55) – Coming out of college, Matthew had offers from major brands but decided to go to law school instead. (2:15) – He tried to move away from technology but somehow, found his way back. (6:08) – Matthew opens up about the irony of his work as it relates to his college thesis.(6:51) – Law was a safe path for life. (7:40) – Matthew discusses the growth of his business. (8:30) – Group work fails, and he tries to revisit the legal option. (9:44) – Privilege and wealth and how it makes the dream of entrepreneurship an easier reality for some. (11:26) – Matthew believes hard times help people focus. (14:49) – The lightbulb moment for Matthew and his business.(16:10) – Big things begin happening and Matthew discusses them. (16:45) - The moment Matthew and his team feel they’ve done something special.(18:23) – Cloudflare flips the switch on free encryption. (19:15) – Adding new features and how to commodify and monetize are discussed.(20:14) – Matthew discusses whether he thought he’d be successful. (23:14) – The parallels between Star Wars and the internet. (25:00) – Matthew discusses the internet and how it continues changing the world.(26:15) – The one piece of advice Matthew leaves the listener with. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Cedric the Entertainer and Anthony Anderson … the names evoke a mix of fun and joyous emotions. From the television screen to film and stage, these two men have graced the hearts and minds of viewers for nearly three decades, delivering their unique performance styles. They’ve made their mark in the world of entertainment and now … they’re looking to conquer the culinary world … through barbeque!Barbeque is a staple in the culture these two men are a part of and today, we’ll discuss AC Barbeque, a BBQ lifestyle brand that these titans are partnering on. We’ll also touch on their family origins, find out what motivates them, and advice that will help you succeed, regardless of the life path you’ve chosen. It’s a spirited, fun-filled conversation and one you’re sure to enjoy.In This Episode(1:00) - Cedric and Anthony on how they got their respective starts.(2:00) – Anthony discusses his family lineage, roots, and where his parents were born.(2:32) – BBQ was a way of life for the Anderson family.(2:44) – Cedric discusses his family origins and his eventual move to St. Louis at the age of 10(3:58) – How Cedric’s mother taught him and his younger sister the power of manifesting.(4:28) – How the TV show “Fame” greatly influenced Cedric’s move to entertainment(6:23) – Anthony shares that, similar to Cedric, he too grew up wanting to become a lawyer.(7:31) – Anthony’s first taste of acting success(9:33) – Jackie Gleason was an inspirational figure for a young Cedric. (10:34) – Cedric discusses his journey, specifically the obstacle of self-doubt.(11:53) – Dreaming big was always the mindset for Anthony.(12:54) – For Anthony, setbacks drove him to work harder.(13:12) – Cedric and Anthony discuss how they first met. (15:25) – The origins of AC Barbeque (19:05) – Cedric and Anthony's advise for making dreams come true. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Cedric the Entertainer and Anthony Anderson … the names evoke a mix of fun and joyous emotions. From the television screen to film and stage, these two men have graced the hearts and minds of viewers for nearly three decades, delivering their unique performance styles. They’ve made their mark in the world of entertainment and now … they’re looking to conquer the culinary world … through barbeque!Barbeque is a staple in the culture these two men are a part of and today, we’ll discuss AC Barbeque, a BBQ lifestyle brand that these titans are partnering on. We’ll also touch on their family origins, find out what motivates them, and advice that will help you succeed, regardless of the life path you’ve chosen. It’s a spirited, fun-filled conversation and one you’re sure to enjoy.In This Episode (1:00) - Cedric and Anthony on how they got their respective starts.(2:00) – Anthony discusses his family lineage, roots, and where his parents were born.(2:32) – BBQ was a way of life for the Anderson family.(2:44) – Cedric discusses his family origins and his eventual move to St. Louis at the age of 10(3:58) – How Cedric’s mother taught him and his younger sister the power of manifesting.(4:28) – How the TV show “Fame” greatly influenced Cedric’s move to entertainment(6:23) – Anthony shares that, similar to Cedric, he too grew up wanting to become a lawyer.(7:31) – Anthony’s first taste of acting success(9:33) – Jackie Gleason was an inspirational figure for a young Cedric. (10:34) – Cedric discusses his journey, specifically the obstacle of self-doubt.(11:53) – Dreaming big was always the mindset for Anthony.(12:54) – For Anthony, setbacks drove him to work harder.(13:12) – Cedric and Anthony discuss how they first met. (15:25) – The origins of AC Barbeque (19:05) – Cedric and Anthony's advice for making dreams come true. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

How do you withstand criticism and setbacks? It is through being tenacious.In Scott's case, tenacity is the reason why he didn't lose grip of his vision and got to where he is today. You'll be surprised by how much of an effect this has on staying the course and not giving up easily.In today's episode, we are joined by Scott Taylor, the Vice President of Sales at Hawke Media, who contributes strong leadership, direction, and experience in sales and marketing to the business development team. From his first startup, move.com (which sold to Monster.com for ~$100M) to working at Hawke Media (fastest growing agency), Scott has a proven record of producing big results.Scott talks about his humble beginnings, his time in the Navy and what motivated him to leave, how he raised millions of dollars to launch his firm, how he handles criticism, and how decisions can make or break a business.For more interviews like this one, subscribe to HawkeTalk on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you listen to podcasts! Listening on a desktop & can’t see the links? Just search for HawkeTalk in your favorite podcast player. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

How do you withstand criticism and setbacks? It is through being tenacious.In Scott's case, tenacity is the reason why he didn't lose grip of his vision and got to where he is today. You'll be surprised by how much of an effect this has on staying the course and not giving up easily.In today's episode, we are joined by Scott Taylor, the Vice President of Sales at Hawke Media, who contributes strong leadership, direction, and experience in sales and marketing to the business development team. From his first startup, move.com (which sold to Monster.com for ~$100M) to working at Hawke Media (fastest growing agency), Scott has a proven record of producing big results.For more interviews like this one, subscribe to HawkeTalk on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you listen to podcasts! Listening on a desktop & can’t see the links? Just search for HawkeTalk in your favorite podcast player. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

How hearing loss has led to the creation of a software technology that provides hearing solutions to hundreds of millions worldwide.In today's episode, we are joined by Larry Gutterman, a co-founder of SonicCloud, a company that offers a software solution to let customers on both mobile and desktop platforms customize their audio experiences.Larry shares his early days, how he got interested in animation and films, the pressure to succeed in becoming an engineer or physicist since the idea of doing films was unheard of back then, and how he got hired as an intern in Hollywood and eventually ended up working and directing popular films.He also talks about how his hearing issues deteriorated over the years and from there how he started a startup idea about personalized audio and how it can help persons with and without hearing impairments. So all of the sudden, he switched from filmmaking to a tech startup!Find out more about Larry Guterman via LinkedIn & Website.For more interviews like this one, subscribe to HawkeTalk on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you listen to podcasts! Listening on a desktop & can’t see the links? Just search for HawkeTalk in your favorite podcast player. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

How hearing loss has led to the creation of a software technology that provides hearing solutions to hundreds of millions worldwide.Larry Gutterman, a co-founder of SonicCloud, a company that offers a software solution to let customers on both mobile and desktop platforms customize their audio experiences.For more interviews like this one, subscribe to HawkeTalk on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you listen to podcasts! Listening on a desktop & can’t see the links? Just search for HawkeTalk in your favorite podcast player. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.