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17 FEB

Behind the MagicPort: Ali Gara with Hugh Dixson

Ali Gara, founder and CEO of MagicPort chats with Hugh Dixson, founder and CEO of Switchboard. The host of episode 107 of Venture Everywhere is Hugh Dixson, CEO and founder of Switchboard, a platform that integrates enterprise IT systems in supply chains and automates manual processes. He talks with Ali Gara, founder and CEO of MagicPort, a software platform bringing intelligence and automation to shipping operations. Ali shares his journey from private equity in Asia to founding MagicPort in Singapore, where he saw an opportunity to modernize the inefficient, manual processes around port calls. He discusses how MagicPort provides maritime intelligence and an operating system for port call management, helping shipping companies leverage data for business development, optimize operations, and streamline collaboration across the fragmented industry. In this episode, you will hear: Aggregating data from sources for real-time vessel and port intelligence.Replacing Excel and email with an integrated operating system for port calls.Driving adoption in a change-resistant, fragmented shipping industry.Leveraging AI and automation to deliver immediate customer value.Building trusted networks on smart platforms for efficient global trade. Learn more about Ali Gara | MagicPort LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ali-gara-4034082/ Website: https://magicport.ai/ Learn more about Hugh Dixson | Switchboard Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/hughdixson/ Website: https://www.switchboardcloud.com/

17 Feb

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24 min
10/02/2025

New Year, New Focus: HR and Financial Essentials for Healthcare Providers in 2025

In this episode, Ethan Schwarzbach, Co-Founder and CEO of Flychain, is joined by Rajesh Voddiraju, Founder & CEO of Stitch PEO, to discuss the top five HR and financial priorities for healthcare providers in 2025, focusing on pressing challenges like cash flow management, employee engagement, compliance, and the role of technology. By leveraging tech-forward financial and HR solutions, healthcare practices can streamline operations and remain competitive in a changing environment. 5 Key HR and Financial Priorities for 2025 include: Embrace Tech-Forward Solutions and Data AnalyticsPrioritize Cash Flow and Revenue Cycle ManagementFocus on Employee Engagement and RetentionConduct Regular Financial ValuationsEnsure Compliance with Regulatory Standards Download your FREE HR Assessment:⁠https://stitchpeo.com/hrassessment-flychain⁠ Connect with StitchPEO: Website: https://stitchpeo.com/contact/ Email:sales@stitchpeo.com Connect with Flychain: LinkedIn (Simone Deverall):https://www.linkedin.com/in/simone-deverall-44815414a/ LinkedIn (Ethan Schwarzbach):https://www.linkedin.com/in/ethan-schwarzbach-baa09571/ Website:https://www.flychain.us/ Email:info@flychain.us

10/02/2025

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46 min
29/07/2025

&you and me: Emil Eriksen with David Ronick

In episode 82 of Venture Everywhere, David Ronick, LP at Everywhere Ventures, chats with Emil Eriksen, founder and CEO of &you — a Philippines-based telehealth platform providing treatment for weight loss, skin, hair, ED, and mental wellness. Emil shares how &you was built to fill critical gaps in the local healthcare system by offering accessible, personalized care through a friendly, omni-channel experience. Emil also discusses how the company is scaling quickly by focusing on community-driven service, strong unit economics, and expanding into new health verticals like diagnostics and longevity. In this episode, you will hear: Filling healthcare gaps in the Philippines with a localized telehealth platform.Tailoring Western DTC models to a guidance-driven, relationship-focused market.Delivering high-touch care through video consults and follow-ups.Using lean MVPs and CAC benchmarks to validate product-market fit.Navigating regulatory gray areas with a compliance-first approach to telehealth. Learn more about Emil Eriksen | &you LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/emileriksenandyou Website: https://andyou.ph Learn more about David Ronick | Everywhere Ventures Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/davidronick Website: https://everywhere.vc/

29/07/2025

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19 min
10/12/2024

Getting Paid to Care: Julie Kennedy with Scott Hartley

In episode 56 of Venture Everywhere is hosted by Scott Harley, MP of Everywhere VC, chats with Julie Kennedy, co-founder and CEO of RubyWell, a digital healthcare platform dedicated to assisting unpaid family caregivers. Julie shares insights how RubyWell supports caregivers, particularly those in the "missing middle," in managing the financial challenges of caring for loved ones on Medicare. Julie also discusses RubyWell’s aim to empower caregivers and their families by offering resources that improve access to care and the logistical burdens of long-term caregiving. In this episode, you will hear: RubyWell's solution involves training family members to become certified home health aides.Policy and regulatory insights that guide RubyWell's business model.Building a tech stack to assist providers with workflow and reimbursement challenges.Expanding beyond Medicare Part B to influence broader care models.Improving system efficiency to reduce costly emergencies with proactive in-home care.Fostering a supportive community for caregivers through technology and shared experiences. Learn more about Julie Kennedy | RubyWell LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/julie-b-kennedy-b86118/ Website: https://www.rubywell.com/ Learn more about Scott Harley | Everywhere VC LinkedIn: https://scotthartley.com/ Website: https://everywhere.vc/

10/12/2024

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37 min
01/10/2024

Access Granted: Gadalia Montoya Weinberg O'Bryan with Ari Newman

Episode 47 of Venture Everywhere is hosted by Ari Newman, an LP of Everywhere Ventures and Partner in The Fund Rockies and also the co-founder and managing director at Massive, a multi-stage venture firm that invests in deep tech, enterprise, and climate. He chats with Gadalia Montoya Weinberg O'Bryan, Founder and CEO of Dapple Security, a cybersecurity company protecting companies against phishing and ransomware by securing their workforce logins. Gadalia shares how Dapple’s biometric login solution is transforming security, especially for small and medium-sized businesses. Gadalia also discusses the future of multi-factor authentication (MFA) and the impact of quantum computing in the cybersecurity landscape. In this episode, you will hear: Key difference between traditional MFA (such as SMS-based) and phishing-resistant technology. Evolution of cryptographic standards in the face of growing computational power. How Dapple’s biometric solution eliminates shared secrets. Balancing security with ease of use to drive higher adoption rates for MFA solutions. Dapple’s aim to enhance user experience and security with low-friction solutions for greater adoption. Learn more about Ari Newman | Everywhere Ventures | The Fund Rockies | Massive Capital Partners LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/arinewman/ Websites: https://everywhere.vc/ https://thefund.vc/community/rockies/ https://www.massive.vc/ Learn more about Gadalia O'Bryan | Dapple Security LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/gadalia-o-bryan/ Website: https://dapplesecurity.com/

01/10/2024

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24 min
25/11/2024

Financial Planning for ABA Practices

In this episode of The Flychain Reaction, we take a deep dive into the critical financial planning strategies for ABA therapy providers. Simone Deverall, Head of Growth at Flychain, facilitates a discussion between Ethan Schwarzbach, CEO and Co-founder of Flychain, and Erica Bell, ABA industry expert and CEO of Koi Business Solutions. Together, they explore actionable approaches to budgeting, forecasting, and key financial strategies to support sustainable growth in ABA practices. We talked about: Proactive financial planning to safeguard against disruptions like audits, natural disasters, or cash flow bottlenecks. Maintaining capital reserves and accessing fair lending options for operational stability. Techniques for structuring effective budgets that balance payroll, marketing, and vendor expenses. Leveraging granular data insights to track profitability and guide strategic decisions. Using technology and software to streamline financial monitoring and growth forecasting. Read the full article here: https://www.flychain.us/resources/podcast-financial-planning-for-aba-practices Connect with Flychain: LinkedIn (Simone Deverall): https://www.linkedin.com/in/simone-deverall-44815414a/ LinkedIn (Ethan Schwarzbach): https://www.linkedin.com/in/ethan-schwarzbach-baa09571/ Website (Flychain): https://www.flychain.us/ Connect with Koi Solutions:LinkedIn (Erica Belle): https://www.linkedin.com/in/erica-belle-76838528b/ Website (Koi Business Solutions): https://www.koibusinesssolutions.com/

25/11/2024

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46 min
08/11/2024

Besolo, Be Happy: Mark Jackson with Beth Lopez

Episode 52 of Venture Everywhere is hosted by Beth Lopez, founder of Outfox Health, an AI tool for quick healthcare answers, price checks, and affordable provider guidance. Beth chats with Mark Jackson, founder of Besolo, a company that supports solopreneurs with an all-in-one platform for benefits, taxes, compliance, and essential business tools. Mark shares his journey from a marketing leader to scaling unicorn companies and ultimately founding Besolo. Mark also discusses Besolo’s long-term goal of supporting millions of solopreneurs and empowering them to pursue independence with the security of traditional employment benefits. In this episode, you will hear: Potential for Besolo to become a major player by leveraging a large user base to negotiate benefits. The societal shift towards solopreneurship and its implications for the workforce. How the post-COVID era has accelerated the growth of the solopreneur and freelancer market. The battle between enterprise-focused and independent-centric platforms. Building customer trust through educational content, strategic partnerships, and network effects. The gap in affordable coverage options for self-employed individuals. Learn more about Beth Ann Lopez | Outfox Health Linkedin: linkedin.com/in/balopez999 Website: https://outfoxhealth.com/ Learn more about Mark Jackson | Besolo Linkedin: linkedin.com/in/jaxnmarx Website: https://www.besolo.io/

08/11/2024

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28 min
05/08/2025

The Tax Muse: Colin Horsford with Jenny Fielding

In episode 83 of Venture Everywhere, Jenny Fielding, Co-founder and Managing Partner of Everywhere Ventures, chats with Colin Horsford, co-founder of Muse — an AI-powered platform helping people boost their take-home pay and make smarter tax decisions year-round. Colin shares how Muse began as a tool to review tax returns and evolved into a proactive optimization engine that surfaces deductions, unlocks tax alpha, and supports financial wellness. Colin also discusses how the company is scaling by partnering with payroll providers, maintaining a lean team of builders, and expanding its flagship tools like CheckBoost and Compass to serve a growing network of B2B2C partners. In this episode, you will hear: Shifting from seasonal tax prep to continuous, year-round financial optimization.Designing AI tools that empower (not replace) accountants and financial pros.Using graph theory and neural networks to uncover smarter tax strategies.Scaling through payroll and fintech partnerships to boost take-home pay.Running lean with an in-house team and a disciplined execution. Learn more about Colin Horsford | Muse Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/colin-horsford-cpa-53650268 Website: https://www.musetax.com/ Learn more about Jenny Fielding | Everywhere VC Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jennyfielding Website: https://everywhere.vc/

05/08/2025

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24 min
13/05/2025

Lending with Ned: Dave Silverstein with Anna Barber

In episode 72 of Venture Everywhere, Anna Barber, Investing Partner at M13 and LP at Everywhere Ventures, chats with Dave Silverstein, co-founder and CEO of Ned, a modern infrastructure platform powering cash flow lending activities, from origination and underwriting, through portfolio management. Dave shares about Ned’s evolution from revenue-based lending SaaS to a comprehensive end-to-end integrated platform for a wide range of bank and non-bank lenders, including nonprofits and emerging private credit providers. Dave also discusses how Ned helps lenders navigate today’s volatile economic climate by automating repayments, reducing underwriting costs, and removing friction across the entire lending value chain. In this episode, you will hear: The analog reality of lending tech—and how Ned offers a modern solution.Supporting all lenders with scalable, white-label tools.Empowering lenders to deploy more capital and qualify more borrowers. How embedded finance is turning “every company into a lender.”Launch of Spotlight for quick cash flow verification and pre-qualification.The driving shift in borrower behavior and loan terms due to market uncertainty. Learn more about Dave Silverstein | Ned LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/david-silverstein-b904a27b/ Website: https://www.nedhelps.com/ Website: https://lineofcredit.substack.com/ Learn more about Anna Barber | Everywhere VC | M13 Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/annawbarber/ Website: https://everywhere.vc/ Website: https://www.m13.co/

13/05/2025

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29 min
05/11/2025

Benchmarking Generalization: How AI Learns Beyond Training Data

In this episode of Inference Time Tactics, Rob and Cooper from Neurometric sit down with Yash Sharma, an AI researcher whose work is reshaping how we understand model generalization. Yash recently completed his PhD at the Max Planck Institute for Intelligent Systems and has held research roles at Google Brain, Meta AI, Amazon, Borealis AI, and IBM Research. His studies on compositional generalization, adversarial robustness, and long-tail benchmarks reveal when and why models succeed—or fail—at reasoning beyond their training data. If you’re designing inference-time systems, building agents that need reliability, or just want to understand what “generalization” actually means in practice, this conversation bridges deep theory with actionable insight—clear, technical, and strategically grounded. Key Topics What it really means for AI systems to generalize beyond their training data Why large language models still fail in novel or unpredictable scenarios How inference-time compute can both amplify and reveal generalization limits What these limits mean for building reliable, agentic AI systems How to benchmark generalization in real-world settings Yash’s “Let It Wag!” benchmark for testing long-tail and under-represented concepts Why genuine scientific breakthroughs (like curing cancer) require more than scaling test-time compute Connect with Yash Sharma: Yash Sharma Let It Wag! Benchmark Paper: Pretraining Frequency Predicts Compositional Generalization of CLIP (NeurIPS 2024 Workshop) Connect with Neurometric: Website: https://www.neurometric.ai/ Substack: https://neurometric.substack.com/ X: https://x.com/neurometric/ Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/neurometric.bsky.social Rob May https://x.com/robmay https://www.linkedin.com/in/robmay Calvin Cooper https://x.com/cooper_nyc_ https://www.linkedin.com/in/coopernyc

05/11/2025

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37 min

Our podcasts bring together founders, innovators, and industry leaders who share real stories, practical insights, and strategies for growth. From building startups and navigating healthcare business challenges to strengthening communities and tackling workplace issues, each show is designed to spark ideas and inspire action. Whether you’re an entrepreneur, professional, or changemaker, you’ll find conversations that help you learn, grow, and thrive.

Everywhere Ventures

Top Shows

Behind the MagicPort: Ali Gara with Hugh Dixson

New Year, New Focus: HR and Financial Essentials for Healthcare Providers in 2025

&you and me: Emil Eriksen with David Ronick

Getting Paid to Care: Julie Kennedy with Scott Hartley

Access Granted: Gadalia Montoya Weinberg O'Bryan with Ari Newman

Financial Planning for ABA Practices

Besolo, Be Happy: Mark Jackson with Beth Lopez

The Tax Muse: Colin Horsford with Jenny Fielding

Lending with Ned: Dave Silverstein with Anna Barber

Benchmarking Generalization: How AI Learns Beyond Training Data

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