The Venture Podcast

James Moffat and Bryce Neil

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Sharing the stories of entrepreneurs who have dared to tread the road less travelled. Each episode uncovers the journey of founders with unconventional paths to success and purpose-driven careers. Join us as we explore these inspiring stories of resilience, innovation, and the relentless pursuit of dreams.

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James Flynn - Partner at Sequoia Capital

At 23, James Flynn became one of the youngest partners in Sequoia Capital's history and has spent the last two years investing on the growth team. James goes into: What actually impresses top-tier VCsHow to decide between being an operator vs. an investorThe AI opportunities he believes are larger than most people think

49 min
FEB 6

Mike Fata - Co-Founder of Manitoba Harvest Hemp Foods ($419M Exit)

Mike Fata co-founded Manitoba Harvest Hemp Foods in 1998 and helped lead the company through its $419M sale to Tilray. Today he spends his time investing in, advising, and mentoring the next generation of entrepreneurs. We tend to interview a lot of people in tech, so it was refreshing to hear a different perspective from someone in the CPG space. Mike goes into: His mindset shift on the importance of personal brand building What success has looked like inside portfolio companies like Mid-Day Squares How to effectively test and bring a CPG product to market Why delayed gratification is still the ultimate advantage in business What separates great founders from everyone else

50 min
12/26/2025

Scott Barker - Co-Founder of GTMfund

After 15 years of running at full speed, Scott Barker recently sold everything he owns to travel the world. We’ve had a lot of founders on the show, but very few are willing to talk openly about the cost of chasing big goals for long periods of time. Scott is the co-founder of GTMfund, an early-stage venture firm backed by 350+ top GTM leaders. In this conversation, Scott talks candidly about: The mentality that made him successful - but also nearly destroyed him How easy it is to lose yourself in constant achievement What finally made him walk away from the life he built His learnings from a career in tech and VC How ambitious people can build a great career without burning themselves out

54 min
10/16/2025

Elaine Dai - Partner at Alt Capital

Elaine Dai is a Partner at Alt Capital, a new venture firm founded by Jack Altman that backs ambitious founders in AI and enterprise software. In this episode, we dive into Elaine’s journey from Harvard to Microsoft, Norwest, and now Alt, where she helps lead a $275M second fund focused on AI-native companies and category-defining startups. Elaine shares what it takes to recognize outlier founders, how she evaluates “slope over snapshot,” and why the best VCs act as invited guests rather than helicopter investors. She also reflects on risk-taking, the immigrant mindset, and why being in San Francisco compounds serendipity. We also cover: Why “AI-native” beats “AI-wrapper” startups How to find (and stress-test) the right co-founder Practical advice for breaking into VC without a traditional background The hardest parts of conviction, patience, and playing the long game

45 min
07/29/2025

Rae Jeong — Founder and CEO of Maneva | Ex. Google Deepmind

From repairing semi trucks in Alberta, Canada to shaping breakthrough research at Google DeepMind, and now closing a $10 million raise for his applied-AI startup Maneva - Rae's journey is a master-class in turning technical insight and passion into business impact. In our latest (and most technical) episode of The Venture Podcast, we unpack: - How hands-on engineering roots still guide Rae's product decisions - A few massive lessons learned at DeepMind that every founder should steal - Why Applied AI is where the real value lives If you lead, build, or invest or in AI, Rae's journey and insights shared will likely be of great value to you.

1h 1m
06/12/2025

Eric Jorgenson — Author of The Almanack Of Naval Ravikant & CEO of Scribe Media

Eric Jorgenson is the bestselling author of The Almanack of Naval Ravikant and CEO of Scribe Media. In this episode, we dive deep into agency, accountability, and the mindset behind doing truly original work. Eric shares the viral story behind how he turned a single tweet into a life-changing book project, what it really means to be “high agency,” and how he unexpectedly became CEO of a company he helped rescue from bankruptcy. We also cover: How to build “luck surface area” Pulling back the curtains on the venture capital industry The secrets to wealth and happiness And how to navigate your 20s with clarity and ambition

1h 1m
03/30/2025

Michael Perry - Founder of Kit (Acq by Shopify) and Maple

In this episode we sit down with Michael Perry, founder of Kit (acquired by Shopify) and current CEO of Maple. Michael shares the truth about his 20-year entrepreneurial journey—from selling cars and living on food stamps to building products used by millions. We dive deep into his early hustle, the pain behind building startups, and the importance of authenticity.

45 min
03/18/2025

Robbie Bent - Founder and CEO @ Othership

Robbie Bent is the CEO and co-founder of Othership—a venture that reimagines wellness with guided sauna and ice bath experiences. His story offers thoughtful insights on product design, building and scaling a brick-and-mortar business, and creating spaces that foster meaningful relationships. We’re excited to share his perspective with you—enjoy the conversation.

49 min

Sharing the stories of entrepreneurs who have dared to tread the road less travelled. Each episode uncovers the journey of founders with unconventional paths to success and purpose-driven careers. Join us as we explore these inspiring stories of resilience, innovation, and the relentless pursuit of dreams.

Creator

James Moffat and Bryce Neil
Years Active

2024 - 2026
Episodes

32
Rating

Explicit
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© James Moffat and Bryce Neil
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