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Oct 16, 2024 • 28min

Evan Richardson On Raising $65 Million To Build A Virtual Clinic Offering High-Quality, Science-Based Obesity Care

Entrepreneurship is a journey filled with successes, failures, and countless lessons. Evan Richardson, founder of Form Health, the national leader in science-based obesity care, offers an insightful look into building and scaling a business based on his experiences and hard-learned lessons from the ventures he's led.
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Oct 15, 2024 • 29min

Diane Yu On Selling A Company To Comcast For ~$400 Million And Now Building A Platform To Revolutionize The Mortgage Industry

In this engaging interview, Diane Yu, a repeated founder and highly successful entrepreneur, offers valuable insights into her extraordinary journey from a young graduate to a leading force in the technology and finance sectors. From her early days at DoubleClick to her role in building FreeWheel, which Comcast acquired for about $400M, and now her current venture, TidalWave, Diane has consistently focused on innovation, learning, and building strong relationships. TidalWave has attracted funding from top-tier investors like RevTech Labs Capital.
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Oct 14, 2024 • 27min

Micha Grueber On Raising $400 Million To Build A Climate Tech Startup That Helps Customers Reduce Energy Bills And Carbon Footprint

Micha Grueber’s story stands out in the dynamic world of entrepreneurship thanks to the resilience, adaptability, and strategic foresight he has demonstrated. Micha is the founder of 1KOMMA5°, a home electrification company with a vision to revolutionize adopting clean energy. 1KOMMA5° has attracted funding from top-tier investors like Deutsche Bank, BNP Paribas, G2 Venture Partners, and b2venture.
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Oct 13, 2024 • 29min

Taher Elgamal On Building And Exiting A Cybersecurity Company, Delivering 5x Returns To Investors, And Now Co-Managing A $2 Billion Fund Supporting Startups

When you think of the pioneers in cryptography and cybersecurity, one name that stands out is Dr. Taher Elgamal. He has had an incredible journey spanning decades of innovation, from growing up in Cairo and studying at Stanford to building and selling companies. Today, Taher is an investor in Evolution Equity Partners, a $2B operation deploying capital to upcoming companies like Torq, Protect AI, Cytactic, and Anvilogic.
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Oct 12, 2024 • 28min

Kieran Donovan On Raising Over $50 Million To Build A Platform To Ensure Regulation-Compliant Gaming For Kids And Teens

Kieran Donovan’s journey is a fascinating tale of creativity, resilience, and the unexplored paths of entrepreneurship. His professional experiences have taken him across continents, from New York to London, Hong Kong, and now Singapore, where he co-founded k-ID. Kieran’s company, k-ID, navigates the complex regulatory landscape of kids’ and teenagers’ online privacy and has raised capital worth over $50M from top-tier investors like Andreessen Horowitz, Lightspeed, Z Venture Capital, and Everywhere Ventures.
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Oct 11, 2024 • 33min

Ran Shaul On Raising $380 Million To Build A 24×7 Virtual Healthcare Platform To Offer Assistance Via A Mobile App

In the world of entrepreneurship, few stories are as inspiring as that of Ran Shaul, a serial entrepreneur who embodies the resilience, adaptability, and foresight required to build and scale companies on a global level. Ran also offers insights into raising $380M for K Health from top-tier investors like Valor Equity Partners, 14W, Mangrove Capital Partners, GGV Capital, and Comcast Ventures.
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Oct 10, 2024 • 32min

Shawn Marcell On Selling His Healthtech Company For $350M, Bringing 6x Returns To Stakeholders in 4 Years

Few stories in the world of entrepreneurship depict the perfect blend of grit, vision, and serendipity like Shawn Marcell's. A seasoned entrepreneur with a knack for founding, scaling, and exiting multiple ventures, his story offers a wealth of lessons. Shawn's company, Torus Biosystems, has attracted funding from top-tier investors like David R. Walt and Northpond Ventures.
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Oct 4, 2024 • 34min

Tanuj Mohan On Raising Over $100 Million To Build An Intelligent Buildings Systems Platform Later Acquired By Siemens

Tanuj Mohan is no stranger to the world of entrepreneurship. From growing up in India to becoming a successful, repeated founder, his journey is a testament to innovation, perseverance, and a deep understanding of technology. Tanuj's latest company is AirEye, which has attracted funding from top-tier investors like Canaan, USVP, toDay Ventures, and Steve Krausz.
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Oct 2, 2024 • 27min

Maheen Rahman On Raising $50 Million To Build A Credit Enhancement Company To Issue Guarantees For Promoting Private Infrastructure Projects

In a rapidly changing world, navigating uncertainty, building scalable solutions, and creating positive social impact are more critical than ever. These were the focal points of the conversation with Maheen Rahman, a trailblazing entrepreneur and finance leader who has raised a balance sheet capability of over $400M. Her company, Infra Zamin. has attracted funding from top-tier investors like InfraCo Asia Investments and Karandaaz Pakistan.
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Sep 29, 2024 • 30min

Daphna Nissenbaum On Raising $125 Million To Develop And Manufacture Compostable Packaging Solutions For The Food And Fashion Industries

In an era where environmental concerns are more pressing than ever, Daphna Nissenbaum is a shining example of how passion and determination can spark innovative solutions. She is the CEO of TIPA, a company dedicated to solving the world's plastic pollution. TIPA has attracted funding from top-tier investors like Blue Horizon Ventures, Triodos Organic Growth Fund, Horizons Ventures, and Greensoil Investments.

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