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Welcome to Venture Podcast presented by VNTR the World’s Leading Investors Community. The place to learn from VCs and Capital Allocators. Join the VNTR inner circle by joining the VNTR Club using https://www.vntr.vc/club and receive the VNTR weekly newsletter at https://vntr.substack.com. Active investors can claim their free investor account at https://app.vntr.vc.

  1. JAN 30

    Where Web3 Gets Real: Onchain Rails, IPOs, RWAs & Hyper-Competitive Lending | Aly Madhavji

    Token launches, Web3 metrics, RWAs, AI infrastructure and investor incentives — this episode dives into the real mechanics behind building sustainable Web3 companies and why many strong startups fail not because of tech, but because of financial structure and reputation risks.In this episode, Aly Madhavji, Tech Entrepreneur, Blockchain & Web3 Investor and Managing Partner at Blockchain Founders Fund, joins the podcast to share hard-earned lessons from backing over 200 Web3 companies and operating one of the most respected regulated crypto funds globally.Together, we unpack what’s really happening behind the scenes of Web3 investing and venture building:- Why launching a token can put even a good company into a “death spiral” and permanently damage trust and reputation- How misleading Web3 metrics (Telegram users, inflated communities) distort valuations and investor decision-making- Why aligned incentives matter: equity + tokens vs short-term financial engineering- What real Web3 adoption looks like today — from onchain infrastructure to companies preparing for public markets- How AI, blockchain and RWAs are converging to unlock new lending models, auditability and long-term value creationThis conversation is a must-watch for founders, investors, and LPs navigating Web3 beyond hype and looking to build companies that survive cycles.VNTR is building the world’s largest investor community by sharing lessons, hosting events, and offering opportunities. Active VC investors can join by claiming a free investor account at https://app.vntr.vc/Timestamps:00:00 Intro01:07 Welcome Aly Madhavji02:22 Building Before Crypto Was Cool: Aly’s Early Entrepreneur Story04:45 Working 20 Hours a Day: When Startup Grind Goes Too Far07:21 Why Long-Term Thinking Still Wins in Web310:12 Building in Web3 Isn’t for Short-Term Thinkers14:48 A Bad Token Can Kill a Great Company20:19 Most Web3 Tokens Exist to Fake Traction23:41 AI, Deal Flow & Scaling VC Decision-Making29:51 How Poor Regulation Breaks Web3 Fund Financials36:12 Inside Our LP Deal Room: Transparency Over Gatekeeping38:41 LP Positions as a Long-Term Network Strategy41:32 VC vs Liquid Strategies: Where Real Web3 Value Is46:26 Why AI and Blockchain Are Converging49:46 The Multi-Trillion Dollar Opportunity in RWAs53:07 How Retail Can Access Web3 Lending Opportunities54:27 Why Health Is a Competitive Advantage for Investors57:05 Staying Consistent With Longevity Habits on the Road----------------------------------------------------------------------🔹 VNTR Website: https://app.vntr.vc/🔹 VNTR Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/vntrcapital/🔹 VNTR Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/company/vntrcap/----------------------------------------------------------------------Host:Yuri G. Rabinovich https://www.linkedin.com/in/byuric/----------------------------------------------------------------------Guest:Aly Madhavji https://www.linkedin.com/in/alymadhavji/

    59 min

  2. 12/24/2025

    Scaling In The AI Era: Speed, Distribution and Retention | Chris Yeh

    In this episode of the VNTR Podcast, we sit down with Chris Yeh who is an entrepreneur, writer, and mentor who helps people build meaningful companies, serving as VP of Marketing at PBworks, a general partner at Wasabi Ventures, and co-author of The Alliance: Managing Talent in the Networked Age.This episode is worth watching if you’re a founder, investor, or operator who wants to understand how storytelling, speed, and execution actually influence behavior, growth, and long-term success — not just sound good on stage or in a pitch. Chris Yeh is going deep to many topics:✔ Storytelling that actually changes behavior✔ Why network effects and retention matter more than technical moats, especially in AI✔ What blitzscaling actually means in practice — beyond growth hacks✔ How become successful in writingVNTR is building the world’s largest investor community by sharing lessons, hosting events, and offering opportunities. Active VC investors can join by claiming a free investor account at https://app.vntr.vc/Timestamps:00:00 Intro01:26 Welcome Chris Yeh03:10 Choosing Stanford and Early Influences05:11 Marketing as the Intersection of Story and Business07:46 Storytelling as a Tool for Behavior Change10:50 When Storytelling Fails without Real Execution12:21 Investor Versus Founder Storytelling and LP Expectations15:57 How to Pitch Before the Product Exists17:45 Ustream, Network Effects, and Blitzscaling Logic21:49 Growth Hacking, Guerrilla Marketing, and Scale26:09 Gender Gaps in Venture Capital Funding29:16 From Blogging to Books: Developing a Writing Platform34:35 When Self-Publishing Makes Strategic Sense37:13 What Defines a Bestseller Today40:01 Building a Partnership with Reid Hoffman43:41 Wasabi Ventures: Fund Origin and Positioning48:10 Thought Leadership as a Deal Flow Engine53:14 AI as a Baseline Capability at Series B54:28 Moderation as a Strategic Visibility Tool58:59 Defining a Speaking Niche as a VC01:00:56 Work–Life Balance as a Performance System------------------------------------------------------------------------------🔹 VNTR Website: https://app.vntr.vc/🔹 VNTR Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/vntrcapital/🔹 VNTR Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/company/vntrcap/------------------------------------------------------------------------------Host:Yuri G. Rabinovich https://www.linkedin.com/in/byuric/------------------------------------------------------------------------------Guest:Chris Yeh https://www.linkedin.com/in/chrisyeh/

    1h 4m

  3. 11/23/2025

    AI Arms Race: Cybersecurity, Autonomy & Global Threats | Steve Hoffman

    AI adoption, autonomous agents, the future of work, startup survival, superintelligence timelines — Steve Hoffman (Captain Hoff), founder of Founder Space, joins VNTR podcast with Yuri Rabinovich for an in-depth conversation about what’s coming next.Steve is a global innovation mentor, venture builder, author of three award-winning books, and advisor to Qualcomm, Lenovo, Volkswagen and other Fortune-level companies.In this episode, he breaks down the realities of the AI revolution and why we are still at the very beginning.🎙️ Episode Highlights:- Autonomous agents: what happens when AI acts on its own- How close we are to AGI and superintelligence- Why 95% of corporate AI projects fail- Startups vs. corporates: who adapts faster?- Community building in Silicon Valley (2000s → now)- Gaming industry: why only platforms win- Cybersecurity threats powered by AIVNTR is building the world’s largest investor community by sharing lessons, hosting events, and offering opportunities. Active VC investors can join by claiming a free investor account at https://app.vntr.vc/Timestamps:00:00 Intro00:17 Welcome Steve Hoffman02:55 How a Michael Jackson Project Pulled Him Into Gaming04:48 Early Gaming, Floppy Disks & the First “Cash in an Envelope” Sale10:33 Why 99% of Game Studios Never Scale15:14 Community Building 101: Start With Space, Partnerships & Consistency20:49 Passion Over Capital: Choosing the Right Path as a Builder25:57 How Thousands of Startups Fueled His Global Strategy32:34 The AI Mindset Every Founder and Executive Must Build43:47 How to Compete With AI: Become the Best or Switch Fields47:55 Deepfakes, AI Scammers & the Coming Cybersecurity Crisis51:22 The Real Existential Threat: AI With Self-Defined Objectives57:55 Soul Work, Social Impact & Why Steve Loves What He Does-----------------------------------------------------------------------------🔹 VNTR Website: https://app.vntr.vc/🔹 VNTR Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/vntrcapital/🔹 VNTR Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/company/vntrcap/------------------------------------------------------------------------------Host:Yuri G. Rabinovich https://www.linkedin.com/in/byuric/------------------------------------------------------------------------------Guest:Steeve Hoffman https://www.youtube.com/@CaptainHoffman https://www.linkedin.com/in/captainhoff/

    1h 2m

  4. 10/09/2025

    Zomato, Gabit & the Future of Longevity | Gaurav Gupta

    Building one of India’s biggest tech stories — Zomato ($33B IPO) and launching Gabit, a next-generation health & longevity platform redefining how we track, measure and improve our well-being. In this episode, Gaurav Gupta shares how his journey from consulting to co-founding Zomato shaped his view on building ecosystems and why his next mission is personal: helping millions live healthier, longer lives. 🎙️ Episode Highlights: How Gaurav joined Zomato and turned it from a restaurant search app into a full food & grocery ecosystemThe story behind Gabit — and why good habits are the foundation of long-term healthBuilding hardware + software for health: the Gabit Ring and 150+ biomarkersLessons on scaling, leadership, and co-founding a company with your spouseWhat he learned from taking Zomato public — and how that experience shapes his approach to longevity techThe future of AI in health, predictive biomarkers & affordable wearables💡 Watch this episode if you’re curious about startups, longevity, healthtech, India’s unicorns or what it really takes to build companies that last VNTR is building the world’s largest investor community by sharing lessons, hosting events, and offering opportunities. Active VC investors can join by claiming a free investor account at https://app.vntr.vc/ Timestamps: 00:00 Intro00:52 Welcome Gaurav Gupta01:52 Gaurav Gupta on Joining Zomato and Building India’s Food Tech Giant04:47 Leadership, Ownership, and Inspiration Inside a $33B Company07:21 How to Join an Existing Founding Team and Build Real Trust in a Startup10:11 The Logic Behind Zomato’s Food Ecosystem11:29 Consumers Choose Simplicity: The Power of an Integrated Ecosystem14:26 The 10-Minute Delivery Revolution16:14 COVID Changed Everything: Burnout and Building Better Habits18:10 Building a Startup With Your Spouse22:30 Tracking, Feedback, and Habits: The Formula for Long-Term Health25:26 All-in-One Health: Why Tracking Everything Works Better28:14 The Science Behind the Gabit Ring: Accuracy and Comfort32:39 Affordable Innovation: Building World-Class Health Tech in India35:31 Market First, Product Second: The Discipline of Global Expansion38:47 Beyond Capital: Choosing Investors Who Help You Build40:58 Building Credibility Through Belief and Ownership42:59 A Mission-Driven Vision for the Future of Longevity46:29 Beyond Biohacking: Building Habits That Last a Lifetime48:55 How Gabit Uses AI to Make Health Simple and Predictive51:36 Making DNA Data Actionable: The Next Step in Personalized Health53:09 The Founder Mindset Shift: Health First, Everything Else Later55:17 Final Thoughts 🔹 VNTR Website: https://app.vntr.vc/ 🔹 VNTR Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/vntrcapital/ 🔹 VNTR Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/company/vntrcap/ Host: Yuri G. Rabinovich https://www.linkedin.com/in/byuric/ Guest: Gaurav Gupta https://www.linkedin.com/in/gaurav-gupta-gg/ https://www.gabit.com/

    56 min

  5. 09/12/2025

    Single Family Office Strategy: VC, Co-Investments & Global Diversification | Russell Deakin

    In this VNTR Podcast episode, we sit down with Russell Deakin, Chief Investment Officer and Managing Partner at Aceana Group. With over 25 years of global experience in alternative assets — from private equity and venture capital to real estate, infrastructure, and renewable energy — Russell shares his journey of building a family office and investing worldwide. We talk about: The origins of Aceana Group and the transition from angel investing to a structured family office.Venture capital strategies: seed, Series A, and co-investments with top managers.How to evaluate GPs, emerging managers, and the importance of trust and character.Insights into investing across the US, Europe, India, Latin America, and Singapore.Why co-investments and diversification are key for family offices.Work–life balance while constantly traveling the globe. If you’re interested in family offices, venture capital, or international investing strategies — this episode is packed with practical insights. VNTR is building the world’s largest investor community by sharing lessons, hosting events, and offering opportunities. Active VC investors can join by claiming a free investor account at https://app.vntr.vc/ Timestamps: 00:00 Intro 00:15 Welcome Russell Deakin 00:57 How a Family Office Evolved Across Generations 02:44 Single vs Multi-Family Office Explained: Structure, Team & Global Reach 04:16 Why a Family Office Beats Going Solo in Investing 07:20 Co-Investing With Fund Managers: A Smarter Family Office Approach 11:15 The Key Traits LPs Look for in Emerging GPs 15:25 Evaluating Early-Stage VC: NAV Growth, IRR and DPI 20:03 Avoiding Direct Risk: How Funds Simplify Co-Investments 22:26 Are VC Management Fees Fair? 24:46 When LPs Should Use Fund of Funds: Diversification & Learning 26:41 Balancing Alpha & Safety: Fund of Funds in a Family Office Portfolio 31:22 The Minimum Portfolio Size for Venture Capital Success 36:26 Best Geographies for VC: US, Europe, India, and Beyond 39:48 Balancing Impact and Returns: Investing in Renewable Energy & Green Tech 43:37 Why Some Family Businesses Stay Local Instead of Going Global 45:24 Best Practices for Managing Family Office Connections Globally 49:10 Work-Life Balance Tips from a Traveling Family Office CIO 🔹 VNTR Website: https://app.vntr.vc/ 🔹 VNTR Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/vntrcapital/ 🔹 VNTR Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/company/vntrcap/ Host: Yuri G. Rabinovich https://www.linkedin.com/in/byuric/ Guest: Russell Deakin Managing Partner at Aceana Group

    55 min

  6. 09/02/2025

    Loyal VC: Liquidity for LPs, Support for Founders | Michael Kosic & Kamal Hassan

    In this episode of the VNTR Podcast, we sit down with Michael Kosic and Kamal Hassan, Managing Partners at Loyal VC, to unpack how they’re transforming venture capital with a unique model that combines global reach, open-ended structure, and a data-driven approach.💡 What you’ll learn in this episode:- The origin story of Loyal VC and why they wanted to build a VC fund “that sucks less”- How their open-ended structure provides LPs with liquidity and long-term returns- Why their stage-based investment process (from $10K to $12M+) beats traditional VC decision-making- How they leverage a network of 1,300+ advisors across 70+ countries to support founders- Insights into deploying capital weekly across 400+ startups worldwide- The future of venture capital in the age of AI and blockchainVNTR is building the world’s largest investor community by sharing lessons, hosting events, and offering opportunities. Active VC investors can join by claiming a free investor account at https://app.vntr.vc/Timestamps:00:00 Intro00:50 Welcome Michael Kosic01:55 Welcome Kamal Hassan02:41 The Origin Story: Why Michael & Kamal Launched Loyal VC08:38 Building a Venture Fund Like Entrepreneurs14:03 The First Investors in Loyal VC — Trust, Networks and Early Believers18:17 Loyal VC’s 4-Stage Investment Model23:20 What It Takes to Get the First $10K from Loyal VC25:49 Data-Driven Venture Capital33:44 Why Entrepreneurs Choose Loyal VC Over Traditional VCs38:01 The Community Flywheel: Why Treating People Well Builds Venture Networks41:28 Matching Expertise with Startup Needs at Scale45:56 Founder Collaboration: Slack, Peer Groups & Real Support49:51 Balancing Growth and Liquidity53:14 Smart Money Signal: 98% Follow-On Acceptance at Loyal VC56:50 Carry Only After LPs Profit57:57 Designing a VC Fund to Last 30+ Years1:00:11 Making Venture Accessible Beyond Accredited Investors1:01:29 Is Seed Dead? How AI Reshapes Early-Stage Investing-----------------------------------------------------------------------------🔹 VNTR Website: https://app.vntr.vc/🔹 VNTR Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/vntrcapital/🔹 VNTR Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/company/vntrcap/------------------------------------------------------------------------------Host:Yuri G. Rabinovich https://www.linkedin.com/in/byuric/------------------------------------------------------------------------------Guests:Michael Kosic https://www.linkedin.com/in/michaelkosic/Kamal Hassanhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/kamalhassan/Loyal VChttps://www.loyal.vc/ https://www.linkedin.com/company/loyal-vc/

    1h 4m

  7. 08/21/2025

    AI, Blockchain & The Future of Digital Twins | Bill Inman

    In this episode of the VNTR Podcast, we sit down with Bill Inman, CEO & Founder of Decentralized Technologies Inc., serial entrepreneur, AI & blockchain pioneer and digital twin visionary Bill shares his journey from building multi-billion dollar companies to creating Twin Protocol — a platform empowering individuals to own their data, monetize their knowledge and thrive in the AI economy. We dive deep into: The convergence of AI and blockchain and why it mattersHow digital twins will transform business, content, and even relationshipsThe future of AI ethics, data ownership, and human legacyWhy embracing AI today is as crucial as adopting electricity or the internet🚀 If you want to understand where the world is heading with AI, digital twins and the blockchain economy — this conversation is a must-watch VNTR is building the world’s largest investor community by sharing lessons, hosting events, and offering opportunities. Active VC investors can join by claiming a free investor account at https://app.vntr.vc/ Timestamps: 00:00 Intro00:53 Welcome Bill Inman01:28 The Future of Tech: AI and Blockchain at the Core of the Twin Ecosystem02:38 How Early Bets in Tech Stocks Led to a Multi-Billion Dollar Business05:30 The First AI System for Matching Jobs and Talent06:43 Twin Protocol: Giving Users Ownership in the $15 Trillion AI Economy09:44 Content at Scale and New Human Connections15:04 How to Keep Your AI Twin Ethical and Truly Representing You19:00 Evolving Your Digital Twin21:35 The Four Pillars of AI: Compute, Algorithms, Training Data, Interfaces23:20 Humanoid Robots, Digital Twins, and the Next Wave of AI Interaction26:08 AI + Blockchain: Why Your Data Belongs on the Chain30:00 Powering Digital Twins with Blockchain Tokens34:58 Building a Career With Your AI Twin: How to Start Today36:39 Why Now Is the Best Time to Invest in AI’s Next Wave40:15 How Vertical AI Is Transforming Real Estate and Healthcare41:36 AI and Wellbeing: Reconnecting With Loved Ones Through Digital Twins44:12 AI, Legacy Twins, and the Race Toward Artificial Superintelligence51:00 Why Health Habits Today Matter in an AI-Driven Future 🔹 VNTR Website: https://app.vntr.vc/ 🔹 VNTR Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/vntrcapital/ 🔹 VNTR Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/company/74523146/admin/dashboard/ Host: Yuri G. Rabinovich https://www.linkedin.com/in/byuric/ Guest: Bill Inman https://www.linkedin.com/in/billinman/

    54 min

  8. 07/23/2025

    How to Build a Top European VC Firm? | Oliver Holle, Co-Founder of Speedinvest

    What does it take to build one of Europe’s leading VC firms from the ground up? 🙌🏼 In this episode of the VNTR Podcast – Oliver Holle, Co-Founder and Managing Partner at Speedinvest, shares the full story about bootstrapping his first startup to managing €1.4B AUM and 400+ investments across Europe, the Middle East, and Africa We talk exits, team building, LP dynamics, secondary markets, and what makes a winning founder in 2025. 🎧 Key Topics Covered in This Episode: – How to raise your first fund (when no one believes in you)– Why early exits matter– What’s broken in traditional VC– How Speedinvest wins competitive rounds– The vertical fund model (and why they shut it down)– His advice on M&A, continuation vehicles, and building trust with founders 👇 Watch the full episode now and subscribe for more candid stories from top investors and founders. VNTR is building the world’s largest investor community by sharing lessons, hosting events, and offering opportunities. Active VC investors can join by claiming a free investor account at https://app.vntr.vc/ Timestamps: 00:00 Intro 00:55 Welcome Oliver Holle 02:10 Why Oliver Holle Dropped Out of His PhD to Launch a Startup in Vienna 04:38 Building a Startup in Vienna and the Hard Lessons of Choosing Co-Founders 05:59 Lessons from Raising $5M Before the Crash 07:57 How We Turned 8 Years of Struggle into a $60M Exit 09:13 Why Optionality and Timing Define a Successful M&A 13:05 How a Public Company Wasted $1B on Mobile 14:27 Europe vs. Silicon Valley 15:58 Speedinvest Wasn’t Meant to Be a Traditional VC 21:22 Early Liquidity, Small Market Advantage, and the Rise of Speedinvest’s Second Fund 25:10 The Power of Vertical Funds: FinTech, Marketplaces, and Industrial Tech at Speedinvest 27:54 The Internal Economics Behind Speedinvest’s Fund Architecture 30:59 Why the Traditional 10-Year VC Fund Model Is Broken 32:36 The Hidden Value of Community and Trust in Venture 34:02 How Speedinvest Builds Community Across 400+ Startups 37:23 The Most Dramatic Shift Since Mobile: How AI Is Reshaping VC 38:52 Speed, Trust, and Vertical Knowledge: Secrets to Leading Early Rounds 43:09 The Power of Signaling in Early-Stage Fundraising 45:23 Why Founders Still Have a Say 47:08 Speedinvest’s Follow-On Strategy Explained: From Seed to Series B 47:56 The Exit Strategy Playbook 49:43 A Full Infrastructure for Investor Liquidity 52:49 Work-Life Balance in Venture Capital 🔹 VNTR Website: https://app.vntr.vc/ 🔹 VNTR Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/vntrcapital/ 🔹 VNTR Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/company/74523146/admin/dashboard/ Host: Yuri G. Rabinovich https://www.linkedin.com/in/byuric/ Guest: Oliver Holle https://www.linkedin.com/in/oholle/

    55 min
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Welcome to Venture Podcast presented by VNTR the World’s Leading Investors Community. The place to learn from VCs and Capital Allocators. Join the VNTR inner circle by joining the VNTR Club using https://www.vntr.vc/club and receive the VNTR weekly newsletter at https://vntr.substack.com. Active investors can claim their free investor account at https://app.vntr.vc.

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  • Creator
    VNTR Capital
  • Years Active
    2024 - 2026
  • Episodes
    35
  • Rating
    Clean
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    © VNTR Capital
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