Riding Unicorns: Venture Capital | Entrepreneurship | Technology

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Riding Unicorns: Venture Capital | Entrepreneurship | Technology

Riding Unicorns is the podcast about venture capital and growth startups. The show is co-hosted by two Venture Capitalists, James Pringle and Hector Mason. The show delves into the operational aspects of building successful tech unicorns, featuring interviews with top-notch founders and investors in the venture space. Whether you are a founder, VC, angel investor or just curious about the space, each episode is unique and goes into different topics related to tech and venture so we hope you enjoy it and take away something useful. 

  1. S8E17 - Mike Smeed, Managing Director @ InMotion Ventures

    9 HR AGO

    S8E17 - Mike Smeed, Managing Director @ InMotion Ventures

    Subscribe to our newsletter here. Follow us on LinkedIn here. Subscribe to our YouTube channel here. Mike Smeed, Managing Director at InMotion Ventures, Jaguar Land Rover’s corporate venture capital arm. Mike shares his journey from a career in finance to leading one of the most active CVCs in the UK. He provides unique insights into the role of corporate venture capital in driving strategic innovation, supporting startups, and helping transform legacy industries like automotive. In thi...

    54 min
  2. S8E16 - Adam Norris, Founder & CEO @ Pure Electric

    5 MAR

    S8E16 - Adam Norris, Founder & CEO @ Pure Electric

    Subscribe to our newsletter here. Follow us on LinkedIn here. Subscribe to our YouTube channel here. This week on Riding Unicorns, we’re joined by Adam Norris, Founder & CEO of Pure Electric, one of the leading premium electric scooter brands. Adam is also well known for playing a key role in managing the career of his son, Lando Norris, McLaren F1 driver. From building the UK’s largest pension business at Hargreaves Lansdown to investing in 30+ startups through Horatio Investments, Adam ...

    50 min
  3. S8E15 - Stefano Vaccino, Founder and CEO @ Yapily

    19 FEB

    S8E15 - Stefano Vaccino, Founder and CEO @ Yapily

    Stefano Vaccino is the Founder and CEO of Yapily, a leading open banking infrastructure provider. Stefano shares his unique journey from a career in nanotransistor research and investment banking to discovering his passion for technology and founding Yapily. We explore how open banking regulations like PSD2 inspired him to create a mission-driven company and the challenges he faced as a solo founder building one of the leading players in this competitive space. In this episode, we discuss: St...

    38 min
  4. S8E14 - Mandeep Singh, Angel Investor & ex-Founder @ Trouva (acq by Made.com).

    12 FEB

    S8E14 - Mandeep Singh, Angel Investor & ex-Founder @ Trouva (acq by Made.com).

    Mandeep Singh is an angel investor and co-founder and former CEO of Trouva, a marketplace for independent boutiques that was acquired by Made.com. Mandeep takes us through his journey from founding Trouva, navigating its growth, and the eventual exit, to his current role as an active angel investor with a portfolio of over 80 companies. In this episode, we dive into: The story behind Trouva’s evolution, including the pivots and lessons learned from building both B2B and consumer propositionsT...

    47 min
  5. S8E13 - Tim Chong, Co-Founder & CEO @ Yonder

    5 FEB

    S8E13 - Tim Chong, Co-Founder & CEO @ Yonder

    Tim Chong is the Co-Founder and CEO of Yonder, a modern lifestyle rewards credit card designed for young city adventurers. Tim shares his journey from growing up in Australia and a career in consulting to working at ClearScore and ultimately founding Yonder. We delve into the evolution of the Yonder product and brand, from solving credit challenges for expats to becoming a lifestyle companion for urban explorers. In this episode, we explore: The pivotal insights that shaped Yonder’s unique pr...

    48 min
  6. S8E12 - Romi Savova, Founder & CEO @ PensionBee

    29 JAN

    S8E12 - Romi Savova, Founder & CEO @ PensionBee

    This week on Riding Unicorns, we’re joined by Romina Savova, Founder & CEO of PensionBee, the platform transforming how people manage their pensions. With over 260,000 customers and £5.5 billion in assets under management, PensionBee has become a household name in the UK. Romina shares the journey of building a public company that empowers consumers to take control of their retirement savings. In this episode, we explore: 🎙️ Romina's career shift from investment banking to founding...

    38 min
  7. S8EP11 - Dom Hallas, Executive Director @ Startup Coalition

    22 JAN

    S8EP11 - Dom Hallas, Executive Director @ Startup Coalition

    This week on Riding Unicorns, we're joined by Dom Hallas, Executive Director at the Startup Coalition, the policy voice for UK tech startups and scaleups. Dom brings a wealth of insight into the intersection of tech, venture, and public policy, offering a fascinating look into the state of the UK ecosystem during a time of governmental and economic change. Dom discusses the Startup Coalition's mission to advocate for startups and investors by addressing key challenges such as access to talent...

    54 min
  8. S8EP10 - Ron Levin, Managing Partner @ Alumni Ventures

    8 JAN

    S8EP10 - Ron Levin, Managing Partner @ Alumni Ventures

    Ron Levin is the Managing Partner at Alumni Ventures, the most active venture capital firm in the US. Hector spoke to Ron to discuss his journey from entrepreneur to investor and his insights on scaling ventures and building impactful companies. Ron shares his fascinating career story, from organising trading card shows as a teenager to founding the travel-tech unicorn TravelPerk and eventually joining Alumni Ventures, where he leads their dedicated Seed Fund. The conversation dives into: Ron...

    43 min
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Riding Unicorns is the podcast about venture capital and growth startups. The show is co-hosted by two Venture Capitalists, James Pringle and Hector Mason. The show delves into the operational aspects of building successful tech unicorns, featuring interviews with top-notch founders and investors in the venture space. Whether you are a founder, VC, angel investor or just curious about the space, each episode is unique and goes into different topics related to tech and venture so we hope you enjoy it and take away something useful. 

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