Securing Our Future New North Ventures

In this episode, host Jeremy Hitchcock sits down with Don Dodge, a tech and investment veteran with a storied career spanning groundbreaking startups and tech giants like Google and Microsoft. Join us as we explore Don's journey, from his early days at Forte Software, Alta Vista, and Napster to his pivotal roles at Microsoft and Google. We dive into his experiences with venture capital, the evolving landscape of startups, and his unique insights into dual-use technologies bridging the co...

Today, Jeremy Hitchock sits down with Apollo, an experienced entrepreneur and ecosystem builder. They dive into their shared history in the Boston startup scene and Apollo’s mission to bridge Boston and Lithuania's tech ecosystems. Apollo shares his journey from building companies like Robin to focusing on cross-border investing, the challenges posed by international tax laws, and strategies like Delaware flips. They also discuss the burgeoning startup scene in Lithuania, government supp...

Host Jeremy Hitchcock delves into the fascinating journey of Brian Streem, a startup CEO who transitioned from the glitz of Hollywood to the complexities of defense innovation. From his early days in film school to producing independent films showcased at Sundance, Brian's passion for cameras and technology eventually led him to the world of drones. Through grit and determination, he built a successful company providing drone cinematography services to Hollywood, only to pivot towards de...

Host Jeremy Hitchcock sits down with John DeVito, Special Agent in Charge at ATF.In this episode, John provides insights into ATF's role in combating gun violence, arson, and explosive incidents across the nation. From implementing advanced technologies like firearm tracing and the National Integrated Ballistic Information Network (NIBIN) to the shift towards intelligence-driven policing, John discusses how law enforcement has evolved to stay ahead of criminal trends.Through anecdotes an...

Host Jeremy Hitchcock sits down with Amanda von Goetz, CEO of Fermata Discovery, one of New North Ventures' portfolio companies. Amanda von Goetz earned her BMus degree in Piano Performance from The Juilliard School, where she studied from 2000 to 2005. Later, she pursued her Master of Business Administration (MBA) from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, completing her studies from 2012 to 2014.Discover how Amanda's background as a classical pianist paved the way for her transiti...

Host Jeremy Hitchcock sits down with Landon Winkelvoss. Landon co-founded Nisos in 2015 and serves as its VP of Legal and Intelligence Advisory. He leads Nisos legal go-to-market, where his team is directly involved in go-to-market sales, demand generation marketing efforts, law firm partnership acquisition, product management, and project sales conversion to annual recurring revenue. He also sits on the Board of Directors and is involved in the strategic direction of Nisos with Co...