Swish Ventures

Omri Caspi - עמרי כספי

Swish Ventures, hosted by Omri Casspi from Swish Ventures, brings you in-depth conversations with leading figures in the global venture capital ecosystem. We explore their unique insights into the Israeli startup scene, delve into the principles and trends shaping the world of entrepreneurship, and uncover the personal journeys that have defined their success. Each episode offers a deep dive into the pivotal moments that have influenced these key players, providing fresh perspectives and valuable lessons for aspiring investors and entrepreneurs alike.

Episodes

  1. איך בונים אימפריית סייבר ומועדון כדורסל? - גילי רענן ועומרי כספי

    08/13/2025

    איך בונים אימפריית סייבר ומועדון כדורסל? - גילי רענן ועומרי כספי

    גילי רענן, האיש מאחורי סייברסטארטס שחברותיה מהוות יותר מ-50% משווי השוק הפרטי של הסייבר העולמי, מספר איך הוא מחליט על השקעות רק לפי צוותים ולא לפי רעיונות, מה גרם לו לדעת שויז תהיה משהו מיוחד, איך שוברים תקרות זכוכית ולמה הוא החליט להצטרף להפועל תל אביב. --------- לטוויטר של עומרי: https://x.com/Casspi18 לטוויטר של גילי: https://x.com/giliraanan

    58 min
  2. Jay Simons : Building & Scaling Atlassian

    01/20/2025

    Jay Simons : Building & Scaling Atlassian

    Jay Simons, General Partner at Bond Capital, shares invaluable insights from his journey as former President of Atlassian, where he helped scale the company from $50M to $3B in revenue. He discusses the evolution of product-led growth strategies and the unique advantages of building multi-product companies early on. Jay provides a fascinating perspective on the Israeli tech ecosystem, highlighting its maturation and the emergence of second-time founders building potential multi-billion dollar companies. In Today's Episode with Jay Simons, We Discuss: Product-Led Growth and Multi-Product Strategy Jay shares his experience implementing PLG at Atlassian and discusses when companies should consider expanding their product offerings, emphasizing the importance of calculated risk-taking and market timing. The Israeli Tech Ecosystem Jay explores Israel's transformation from an R&D hub to a breeding ground for global tech giants, highlighting the advantages of Israeli founders' global mindset and the increasing presence of international investors in the market.

    42 min
  3. Greylock's Saam Motamedi & Upwind's Amiram Shachar | The Evolution of Israeli Founders | The value of setting a north pole for your startup | Start slow then go fast

    11/13/2024

    Greylock's Saam Motamedi & Upwind's Amiram Shachar | The Evolution of Israeli Founders | The value of setting a north pole for your startup | Start slow then go fast

    Saam Motamedi, Partner at Greylock Partners, and Amiram Shachar, CEO at Upwind Security, provides an intimate look into the investment philosophy of one of Silicon Valley's most prestigious venture firms. Saam & Amiram talk about GTM Excellence and provide examples from upwind. We discussed Greylock's selective investment approach, their commitment to long-term partnerships, and why they consider Israel their second most important market globally after the Bay Area. In Today's Episode with Saam Motamedi and Amiram Shachar, We Discuss: - The Greylock Investment Philosophy Saam reveals Greylock's unique approach to investments, emphasizing their focus on category-defining companies and why they prefer to make fewer, more meaningful investments. - Israeli Founders' Edge We explore what makes Israeli founders unique, their resilience during challenging times, and how the ecosystem has matured from building quick exits to creating category-defining companies. - Go-to-Market Excellence Saam and Amiram share insights on the optimal timing for building sales teams, why many companies fail in execution rather than technology, and how second-time founders approach growth differently. - Building Platform Companies The conversation delves into why taking time to build a strong foundation is crucial for creating billion-dollar companies and why rushing to revenue can lead to suboptimal outcomes. Link to Amiram’s Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/amirams/ Link to Saam’s Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/saammotamedi/ ======================= ⁠https://sheva.vc/⁠ ⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/omricasspi/⁠ ⁠https://www.instagram.com/omricasspi18/⁠ ⁠https://x.com/Casspi18⁠ ⁠https://x.com/shaunmmaguire/⁠ ⁠https://www.sequoiacap.com/people/shaun-maguire/⁠

    55 min

  4. 08/11/2024

    Ep. 1 - Sequoia's Shaun Maguire on Sequoia's Internal Processes | Identifying Great Founders | Insights on the Israeli Ecosystem and Why to Double Down On Israel During Conflict

    Shaun Maguire, a partner at Sequoia Capital, offers a candid look into the inner workings of one of the world’s leading venture firms. He discusses Sequoia’s disciplined investment strategy, its unanimous decision-making process, and the importance of maintaining excellence over charity. Shaun also reflects on the influence of Israeli culture, particularly the concept of hutzpah (חוצפה), on successful entrepreneurship, and shares his admiration for Elon Musk’s bold vision and risk-taking. In Today's Episode with Shaun Maguire, We Discuss: 1. Inside Sequoia: Discipline, Decision-Making, and Brand Building Shaun provides insight into Sequoia's internal dynamics, focusing on their methodical approach to investments and the firm’s emphasis on maintaining a strong brand through rigorous standards. 2. The Israeli Ecosystem and Evergreen Sectors Shaun talks about his connection to Israel, highlighting the resilience of its people and the critical role of the security sector. He shares experiences from his early meetings with iconic Israeli companies and reflects on the challenges and opportunities he’s faced since joining Sequoia. ======================= https://sheva.vc/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/omricasspi/ https://www.instagram.com/omricasspi18/ https://x.com/Casspi18 https://x.com/shaunmmaguire/ https://www.sequoiacap.com/people/shaun-maguire/

    52 min
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About

Swish Ventures, hosted by Omri Casspi from Swish Ventures, brings you in-depth conversations with leading figures in the global venture capital ecosystem. We explore their unique insights into the Israeli startup scene, delve into the principles and trends shaping the world of entrepreneurship, and uncover the personal journeys that have defined their success. Each episode offers a deep dive into the pivotal moments that have influenced these key players, providing fresh perspectives and valuable lessons for aspiring investors and entrepreneurs alike.

Information

  • Creator
    Omri Caspi - עמרי כספי
  • Years Active
    2024 - 2025
  • Episodes
    4
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Omri Caspi - עמרי כספי
  • Show Website
    Swish Ventures