Colin Gardiner is the founder & GP of Yonder Ventures where he is investing in early-traction marketplace startups. Colin is also an experienced marketplace operator and was formerly the CPO & CRO of Outdoorsy, a highly valued outdoor experience marketplace.In this episode, we talk about -- Colin's story and how he started investing- Their investment thesis at Yonder- What are marketplaces?- Why marketplaces make great business opportunities?- Use of AI in marketplaces& lots moreLinks: ⭐ Sponsored by Podcast10x - Podcasting agency for VCs - https://podcast10x.comYonder Ventures website - https://www.yonder.vc/Yonder-8ee3fa1f28f7420ca780f62f293b86cbSubscribe to Take Rate newsletter by Colin - https://www.gardinercolin.com/Colin on LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/colingardine🎙️ Hosted by Prashant ChoubeyFollow Prashant on X - https://x.com/ChoubeySahabFollow Prashant on LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/choubeysahabTimestamps:(00:00) Introduction to Colin Gardiner and Yonder Ventures(02:11) Colin's story and how he got into investing(04:43) Founding Yonder Ventures(05:24) Investment thesis at Yonder Ventures(06:49) Definition of marketplaces(07:33) Why marketplaces make great business opportunities(08:26) Application of AI in marketplaces(10:37) Interesting examples of marketplaces(13:09) How marketplaces benefit from network effects(14:41) Evolution of marketplaces over time(16:37) Portfolio companies solving important problems(18:43) When marketplaces hit escape velocity(20:38) Investing in early-stage marketplaces(22:32) First-mover advantage in marketplaces(23:21) Common mistakes marketplace founders make(24:22) Sourcing high-quality deal flow for marketplaces(25:47) Portfolio construction strategy at Yonder(28:06) Investment return criteria(30:08) Biggest learning from investing in startups(32:00) Rapid fire round beginsFor sponsorship or guest appearance requests, write to prashantchoubey3@gmail.comSubscribe to VC10X on Youtube, Spotify, Apple Podcasts.

James Keston is the owner of USL soccer team Orange County SC.The Californian club, which plays in the US second tier, is renowned for its trailblazing nature on and off the field - they are renowned for their player development and have sent more players to Europe than any other American team in recent seasons. They won the championship in 2021 and consistently compete on the field with this youth-development-focused model.Off the field they have many innovative commercial deals, and recently completed a US fan fundraise initiative that was very successful, they also launched one for the UK market too.In this episode we talk about -- What made James buy a soccer team?- How does the club make money?- What are his return expectations from the investment?- The big opportunity in the player transfer market- Importance of management in sports team's success& lots moreTimestamps:(00:00) Introduction to James Keston and Orange County SC(03:30) James' background and how he purchased Orange County SC in 2016(06:07) Restructuring the team after acquisition(08:34) Player development approach(11:17) Club revenue streams(13:21) Differences between owning a team in MLS vs USL(15:37) Expected returns and investment in a sports team(19:15) Motivations for owning a sports team(20:54) 2020-2021 championship season(23:22) Importance of management in sports team success(25:03) Coaching decisions and hiring process(29:10) Long-term goals for Orange County SC(31:29) Potential MLS ambitions(33:09) Closing remarks and ownership roundsLinks:⭐ Sponsored by Podcast10x - Podcasting agency for VCs -https://podcast10x.comOrange County SC website -https://orangecountysoccer.comUK fundraiser -https://europe.republic.com/orange-county-scOrange County SC on Instagram -https://www.instagram.com/orangecountysoccer/Orange County SC on LinkedIn -https://www.linkedin.com/company/orangecountysc🎙️Hosted by Prashant ChoubeyFollow Prashant on X -https://x.com/ChoubeySahabFollow Prashant on LinkedIn -https://www.linkedin.com/in/choubeysahabFor sponsorship or guest appearance requests, write to prashantchoubey3@gmail.comSubscribe to VC10X on Youtube, Spotify, Apple Podcasts.

Salvatore Buscemi is the Co-founder & Managing Partner at Brahmin Partners where he works with the 0.001% of wealthy families, guiding them to opportunities that many cannot access due to a lack of buy-side networks. Salvatore has managed money successfully for almost 20 years through the creation of multiple portfolios into various cross-asset platforms Salvatore is also a 3X published author. He has graciously offered to send a copy of his book to our listeners if you write to him. In this episode, we talk about - - How the top 0.001% invest? - What are statement assets? - What makes alternative investment appealing to ultra high net worth families? - How impact investing is reshaping priorities of wealthy families - Importance of networking & influence in getting into high quality deals & lots more Timestamps: (00:00) Introduction to Salvatore Buscemi and Brahmin Partners (03:34) How ultra high net worth families preserve wealth across generations (04:40) Statement assets and investment strategies of the top 0.001% (07:11) Why most families lose their wealth by the third generation (08:24) Appeal of alternative investments for ultra high net worth families (10:05) Impact investing and reshaping priorities of wealthy families (13:02) Building and maintaining high net worth networks (14:05) Legacy building and succession planning (16:07) Reputation and trust in investment decisions (17:55) Role of family governance in maintaining financial stability (19:28) Preparing the next generation to handle wealth responsibly (20:28) Unique advantages of private investment clubs and societies (21:59) Brahmin Partners' approach to investing (23:17) Perspective on family office investing (24:47) Common mistakes family offices make (26:30) Investment strategies in the current interest rate environment Links: ⭐ Sponsored by Podcast10x - Podcasting agency for VCs - https://podcast10x.com Brahmin Partners website - https://brahminpartners.com/ Salvatore's email - sal@brahminpartners.com Salvatore on LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/salvatore-buscemi Salvatore on X - https://x.com/SMBuscemi 🎙️ Hosted by Prashant Choubey Follow Prashant on X - https://x.com/ChoubeySahab Follow Prashant on LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/choubeysahab For sponsorship or guest appearance requests, write to prashantchoubey3@gmail.com Subscribe to VC10X on Youtube, Spotify, Apple Podcasts.

Manish Patel is the Founder of Nava Ventures. Manish has 14+ years of experience in venture capital, helping startups secure Series A funding. He also led product teams at Google and teaches design thinking at Stanford. In this episode we talk about - - Manish's story and how he got into investing - The investment thesis at Nava Ventures - How to apply design thinking to build great products? - What makes a company Series A worthy? - His biggest learning investing in startups over the years & lots more Links: ⭐ Sponsored by Podcast10x - Podcasting agency for VCs - https://podcast10x.com Nava Ventures website - https://www.nava.vc/ Manish on LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/manishpatelli 🎙️ Hosted by Prashant Choubey Follow Prashant on X - https://x.com/ChoubeySahab Follow Prashant on LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/choubeysahab For sponsorship or guest appearance requests, write to prashantchoubey3@gmail.com Subscribe to VC10X on Youtube, Spotify, Apple Podcasts.

John Messervey is an organization behavior consultant who advises high wealth families throughout the United States and overseas. Among the earliest family business/wealth consultants, John has consulted with more than 400 families throughout the U.S., Europe, and Asia since 1985. He often guides families, owners and managers through very difficult conversations and is known for his consultations with very complex family challenges. In this episode, we talk about: - Key challenges wealthy families are facing today - How is the new generation different from the previous generations in wealth management? - Why it's so important to tell the family wealth creation story to the new generation? - How do wealthy families do parenting right? - How important is marriage in wealth growth and continuity? - Why he actively recommends pre-nupital aggreement in marriages? - How should families approach dispute resolution? - What do high performing, multi-generation family offices get right? & lots more Links: ⭐ Sponsored by Podcast10x - Podcasting agency for VCs - https://podcast10x.com John Messervey's Website - https://www.privatefamilyadvisor.com/ John on LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/john-messervey-5219778 🎙️ Hosted by Prashant Choubey Follow Prashant on X - https://x.com/ChoubeySahab Follow Prashant on LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/choubeysahab For sponsorship or guest appearance requests, write to prashantchoubey3@gmail.com Subscribe to VC10X on Youtube, Spotify, Apple Podcasts.

Kevin Jiang, Co-founder and Managing Partner at Mangusta Capital, shares his journey from the Softbank Vision Fund to launching a VC firm focused on vertical AI startups. He discusses the transformational impact of AI across various industries and its potential to reshape productivity. Kevin also explores the nuanced relationship between AI and knowledge workers, emphasizing that creativity remains a vital human asset. He outlines the key traits that successful founders possess and underscores the importance of strategic networking in attracting substantial investments.

Andy Mitchell is the CEO and Managing Director of Lega Serie A USA. Based in New York, Andy is a former Facebook tech executive heading up Serie A's efforts in North America. Nine of the 20 teams in Lega Serie A are now American-owned, and there's a great deal of focus on the US as a market from a sporting and commercial perspective. In this episode we talk about - - The significance of Lega Serie A - Growth strategies they are implementing to grow Lega Serie A in the North American region - Why is soccer not a popular sport in the US and how it's gaining popularity - What is the business appeal for US businessmen to buy a team in Lega Serie A - How does the league make money - Preparations for the 2026 world cup & lots more Links: ⭐ Sponsored by Podcast10x - Podcasting agency for VCs - https://podcast10x.com Lega Serie A website - https://www.legaseriea.it/en Lega Serie A on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/seriea_northamerica/?hl=en Lega Serie A newsletter - https://www.calcioweekly.com/ Andy Mitchell on Linkedin - https://www.linkedin.com/in/andymitchell1/ 🎙️ Hosted by Prashant Choubey Follow Prashant on X - https://x.com/ChoubeySahab Follow Prashant on LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/choubeysahab For sponsorship or guest appearance requests, write to prashantchoubey3@gmail.com Subscribe to VC10X on Youtube, Spotify, Apple Podcasts.

Caroline Winnett is the Executive Director at Berkeley SkyDeck, a startup accelerator working with startups from across the world. SkyDeck offers all the benefits of a traditional accelerator along with the vast resources of the world’s number one ranked public university. Formed as a partnership between UC Berkeley’s Haas School of Business, the College of Engineering, and the Office of the Vice Chancellor for Research, SkyDeck offers a powerful environment for startups to grow and launch. In this episode, we talk about: - What is the Skydeck fund? - Why was the Skydeck accelerator founded? - How is the program structured, and on what all fronts does it try to help the company? - Who can apply to be a part of the SkyDeck accelerator? - What does it take to build and keep the reputation of the world number one public university? - How does the accelerator benefit UC Berkeley, the institution? - The significance behind the name "SkyDeck" - Should VCs use the name of the school a founder has attended, as a criteria for evaluating a startup worthiness for funding? - What's the DEI approach at Skydeck? & lots more Links: ⭐ Sponsored by Podcast10x - Podcasting agency for VCs - https://podcast10x.com Berkeley SkyDeck website - https://skydeck.berkeley.edu/ Berkeley SkyDeck on LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/company/skydeck-berkeley/ Caroline Winnett on Medium - https://carolinewinnett.medium.com/ 🎙️ Hosted by Prashant Choubey Follow Prashant on X - https://x.com/ChoubeySahab Follow Prashant on LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/choubeysahab For sponsorship or guest appearance requests, write to prashantchoubey3@gmail.com Subscribe to VC10X on Youtube, Spotify, Apple Podcasts.

Michael Wallach is a Vice President at Levy Family Office, a single-family office that invests directly in companies and funds across sectors, stages, and regions. In this episode, we talk about - - The Levy Family Office, and their investment strategy - Importance of value alignment for family offices - What key things do they look for in General Partners? - Their portfolio construction strategy at Levy SFO - How they bring structure to family office investing - How they decide when to exit an investment when they can stay invested as long as they like & lots more Links: ⭐ Sponsored by Podcast10x - Podcasting agency for VCs - https://podcast10x.com Michael Wallach on LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/mike-wallach-8b75291 🎙️ Hosted by Prashant Choubey Follow Prashant on X - https://x.com/ChoubeySahab Follow Prashant on LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/choubeysahab For sponsorship or guest appearance requests, write to prashantchoubey3@gmail.com Subscribe to VC10X on Youtube, Spotify, Apple Podcasts.

Anurag Chandra is a board trustee at San Jose Federated City Employees Retirement System (FCERS), and chair of the investment committee. Anurag is also the CIO of a single family office where he is managing their liquid and illiquid portfolio, while running a venture studio. In this episode, we talk about - - How different is the approach to asset allocation at institutional funds versus a single family office - How do pension funds allocate to venture capital asset class - What's the role of a board trustee in a pension fund - How should fund managers build relationships with institutional limited partners - Some common mistakes GPs should avoid while fundraising - Why he is extremely bullish on India - His biggest learning investing & allocating over the years & lots more Links: ⭐ Sponsored by Podcast10x - Podcasting agency for VCs - https://podcast10x.com Anurag Chandra on LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/anchandra 🎙️ Hosted by Prashant Choubey Follow Prashant on X - https://x.com/ChoubeySahab Follow Prashant on LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/choubeysahab For sponsorship or guest appearance requests, write to prashantchoubey3@gmail.com Subscribe to VC10X on Youtube, Spotify, Apple Podcasts.