Scale By Numbers James Vanreusel

In this episode, James Vanreusel joins Marshall Hawks, who leads the Northern California technology relationship management team at SV, in a discussion that revolves around the role of venture debt providers, particularly Silicon Valley Bank (SVB), in supporting companies at various stages of their life cycle. Marshall Hawks from SVB shares insights on their approach to lending, emphasizing that at early stages, they often align with equity funding. As companies progress and achieve mile...

Welcome back to the Scale By Numbers Podcast. In this episode, James Vanreusel interviews Eric Bahn, the Co-founder, General partner and hustler at Hustle Fund.Eric's journey from the heart of Detroit, Michigan, to the epicenter of technology innovation in Silicon Valley is an inspiring one. He's no stranger to hustle, and he's here to share his insights on what it takes to succeed as a founder, investor, and a family man.With a background that includes time at tech giants like Facebook ...

This episode of the Scale by Numbers podcast welcomes Glenn Gow, a seasoned C.E.O. coach and board member focusing on AI, to share insights into his journey. Glenn discusses his transition from a 25-year CEO role to venture capital, where he recognized AI-related patterns, leading to a deep involvement in the current landscape. The conversation touches upon McKinsey's study on AI impact, distinguishing between traditional and generative AI, and the importance of CEOs embracing these changes.T...

Welcome back to the Scale By Numbers Podcast. In this episode, James Vanreusel interviews Cameron Newton, an investment manager and founding member of Relevance Ventures. Cameron shares his background, starting as an investment banker before transitioning into venture capital. Relevance Capital focuses on health and wellness investments, primarily in Series A and Series B stages. They employ a reverse barbell strategy, aiming for high returns with seed investments while also focusing on ...

In this episode, we have the pleasure of hosting Steve Brotman, a seasoned entrepreneur, investor, and fund manager with an impressive track record in the world of venture capital and startups. Steve is the founder and Managing Partner at Alpha Partners and a Strategic Advisor to the Pritzker Group's venture arm, Pritzker Group Venture Capital.Steve's venture capital journey began as the co-founder and Managing Director of Greenhill SAVP, a venture capital unit of Greenhill & Co that late...

Today, we welcome David Spreng, the founder of Runway Growth Capital, a Silicon Valley-based investment firm that provides venture debt financing to growth-stage companies. David has over 30 years of experience as a VC and growth debt lender and has been actively involved in the formation and development of nearly 50 technology companies. He has been ranked four times by Forbes magazine on their annual Midas List as one of the top 50 VCs, and in 2006, he was ranked the #8 VC.David's expertise...