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Sep 12, 2024 • 39min

Shahar Alster On Selling A Company To WeWork And Now Helping Companies Harvest Retail Consumer Behavior Data

Shahar Alster's career is a testament to the power of resilience, innovation, and strategic thinking in the tech industry. As a multiple-time founder, Shahar has navigated the complex landscape of startups, scaled businesses, and led successful exits. Shahar's latest venture, Ourcart, has attracted funding from top-tier investors like New York Angels, Partam Hightech, Pereg Ventures, and Roni Michaely.
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Sep 12, 2024 • 41min

Wayne Slavin On Raising $123 Million To Build The Rails That Connect Consumers To Digital Insurance

From a humble beginning in South Africa to becoming a serial entrepreneur in the United States, Wayne Slavin's story is one of perseverance, adaptability, and relentless pursuit of innovation. As a young immigrant in Southern California during the late 80s, Wayne experienced a world where possibilities seemed endless despite the initial challenges his family faced. Wayne's latest company is Sure that has attracted funding from top-tier investors like BluePointe Ventures, FTAC Ventures, Menlo Ventures, and Cohen Circle.
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Sep 12, 2024 • 28min

Christian Talmage On Raising $56 Million For His Furniture Company And Now Building An End-to-End Service To Offer Businesses Circular Packaging Solutions

In the fast-paced world of entrepreneurship, few journeys are as inspiring as that of Christian Talmage, the founder of Oliver Space and Chief Product Officer of Dispatch Goods. From the rural woods of Maine to his rapid ascent in the startup ecosystem, Christian's story is about the power of intuition and resilience. Christian's latest venture, Dispatch Goods, has attracted funding from top-tier investors like Climate Tech Circle, Congruent Ventures, Active Impact Investments, and Andreessen Horowitz.
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Sep 7, 2024 • 28min

Colin Walsh On Raising Over $1 Billion To Build The First Customer-Oriented FinTech Platform In The US

In the rapidly evolving landscape of fintech, few stories stand out as vividly as that of Colin Walsh, founder of Varo Bank. He has had remarkable accomplishments, including raising over $1B and running a company with a team dispersed worldwide. Varo Bank has attracted funding from top-tier investors like Warburg Pincus, TPG, HarbourVest Partners, Lone Pine Capital, and Gallatin Point Capital.
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Sep 6, 2024 • 31min

Rohit Choudhary On Raising $100 Million To Build A Platform To Streamline Enterprise Data Efficiency And Reliability

Rohit Choudhary's journey from a curious teenager in India to a seasoned entrepreneur and innovator demonstrates the transformative power of technology and entrepreneurial spirit. His latest venture, Acceldata, has attracted funding from top-tier investors like Insight Partners, March Capital, Industry Ventures, Lightspeed, and Sorenson Ventures.
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Sep 2, 2024 • 29min

Ray Chohan On Raising $300 Million To Build An AI-Powered Innovation Intelligence Platform To Enable Better Business Decision-Making

In the ever-evolving world of technology and startups, few stories are as inspiring as that of Ray Chohan, co-founder of Patsnap. This company has raised over $300M in funding and is now on a path to becoming a leader in AI-enabled intelligence platforms. Patsnap has attracted funding from top-tier investors like Vertex Ventures, CITIC Industrial Investment Group, Shunwei Capital, and SoftBank Vision Fund.
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Sep 1, 2024 • 27min

Carlos N. Escutia On Raising $70 Million For His Furniture as a Service Company And Now Bootstrapping An AI-Driven Platform To Streamline IT Asset Management

Carlos N. Escutia's entrepreneurial journey is an exciting story of experiences drawn from diverse roles across countries, industries, and business models. It is a fine example of adaptability, resilience, and strategic thinking. His latest venture, GroWrk, has attracted funding from top-tier investors like K20 Fund, Hustle Fund, Act One Ventures, and Allied Venture Partners.
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Aug 31, 2024 • 32min

Richard Schenkel On Selling A Company With A 900% Return To Shareholders And Now Creating A $100 Million Fund To Support Growth Companies

Richard Schenkel’s story reflects the power of resilience, strong work ethics, and a boundless entrepreneurial spirit. He has been a founder and has now turned into an investor operator. In this exclusive interview, he talks in detail about building, scaling, and financing his companies. Richard's latest venture, Phoenix3 Holdings, has invested in top-tier companies like Infuse Hospitality in Chicago and Fairgrounds Coffee & Tea.
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Aug 30, 2024 • 36min

John Clendening On Helping Scale Schwab Bank And Raising $225 Million To Build Earned Wealth, A Tech-Driven Financial Services Firm For Doctors

In a captivating conversation with John Clendening, we delve into his incredible journey from the beaches of Florida to leading multi-billion-dollar companies and venturing into the startup world. John shares his unique perspectives on leadership, the art of bringing differentiation in segments, and his experiences in corporate giants and agile startups. He also talks about raising $200M for his startup from top-tier investors like Juxtapose, Hudson Structured Capital Management, Summit Partners, and Silversmith Capital.
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Aug 29, 2024 • 28min

Mark Swanson On Helping Build A Company To $2+ Billion Valuation And Now Building The World’s First Virtual Studio Network

In the world of startups, where every decision can lead to success or failure, the stories of resilience, innovation, and purpose often stand out the most. Mark Swanson, an entrepreneur with a journey spanning several decades, exemplifies these qualities. Mark's latest venture, Vu Technologies, has attracted funding from top-tier investors like Accenture (NYSE: ACN), Lane Five Ventures, Topmark Partners, Jacques Fu, and ADX Labs.

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