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Venture Everywhere is a podcast exploring the trials and tribulations of building a startup from zero to one. Hosted by Everywhere Ventures, a global pre-seed fund supported by 500+ founders and operators who serve as the hosts and guests for this unique podcast experience. To learn more about our work, visit Everywhere.vc and subscribe to our Founders Everywhere Substack. You can also follow us on LinkedIn for updates and news.

  1. Fertility in Full FLORA: Laura McDonald with Scott Hartley

    5D AGO

    Fertility in Full FLORA: Laura McDonald with Scott Hartley

    In episode 95 of Venture Everywhere, Scott Hartley, Co-founder and Managing Partner of Everywhere Ventures, sits down with Laura McDonald, Co-founder and CEO of Flora — the first individually owned fertility insurance solution available for individuals or via employers. Laura shares Flora's journey to creating accessible, portable fertility coverage that moves with policyholders regardless of their employment status, addressing a critical gap in reproductive healthcare financing. Laura also discusses how she and co-founder Dr. Christy Lane built proprietary actuarial models from the ground up, secured A-rated reinsurers, and assembled a world-class team to bring this category-defining product to market. In this episode, you will hear: Applying actuarial innovation and fertility data to build predictive models.Creating a new insurance category merging life, health, and P&C for reproductive care.Flora’s portable fertility benefits that lower employer costs and boost retention.Expanding access through voluntary programs like FSAs, HSAs, and ICHRAs.Developing a low-code/no-code platform to digitize underwriting and claims. Learn more about Laura McDonald | Flora LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/laurajaynemcdonald/ Website: https://www.linkedin.com/in/laurajaynemcdonald/ Learn more about Scott Harley | Everywhere Ventures Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/scotthartley/ Website:  https://everywhere.vc/ | https://scotthartley.com/

    29 min
  2. Biotia Fighting Infectious Diseases: Dr. Niamh O’Hara with Cristian Ponce

    OCT 21

    Biotia Fighting Infectious Diseases: Dr. Niamh O’Hara with Cristian Ponce

    In episode 94 of Venture Everywhere the host is Cristian Ponce the CEO of Tetsuwan Scientific, an early-stage company developing software to help scientists operate laboratory automation systems. He talks with Dr. Niamh O’Hara, co-founder and CEO of Biotia, a healthtech company using genomics and AI to fight infectious diseases. She shares how a vision to modernize diagnostics and close the gap in infectious disease detection inspired her to spin Biotia out of Cornell Tech and bring precision metagenomics to market. She opens up about how Biotia bridges the worlds of science and entrepreneurship to accelerate the future of infectious disease diagnostics. In this episode, you will hear: Advancing infectious disease testing with genomics and AITurning academic research into scalable healthtech innovationBuilding faster, more precise pathogen detection toolsCombating antimicrobial resistance through smarter diagnosticsExpanding into women’s health and clinical partnerships Learn more about Niamh O’Hara | Biotia LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/niamh-b-o-hara  Website: https://www.biotia.io  Learn more about Cristian Ponce | Tetsuwan Scientific Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/cristian-ponce5  Website: https://tetsuwan.com

    27 min
  3. Healthy Growth with Kiki Milk: Alex Abelin with Emily Groden

    OCT 14

    Healthy Growth with Kiki Milk: Alex Abelin with Emily Groden

    In episode 93 of Venture Everywhere, our host is Emily Groden, founder and CEO of Evergreen Waffles, a clean-label frozen waffle brand on a mission to make better-for-you breakfasts effortless. She talks with Alex Abelin, co-founder and CEO of Kiki Milk, the first plant-based milk designed for kids and loved by all. He shares how frustration with the lack of clean, allergen-friendly options inspired him and his wife, and co-founder Lauren, to create Kiki Milk and build it into one of the most promising next-gen CPG brands. He opens up about how Kiki Milk combines mission-driven innovation with disciplined growth to redefine plant-based nutrition for modern families. In this episode, you will hear: Kiki Milk's impact on families with dietary restrictions and allergy needsBuilding a mission-driven CPG brand rooted in integrity and sustainabilityMoving from kitchen formulation to scalable, co-manufactured productionExpanding from D2C success into national retail distributionUpholding ingredient transparency and glyphosate-free sourcing standards Learn more about Alex Abelin | Kiki Milk LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/alexabelin Website: https://www.kikimilk.com  Learn more about Emily Groden | Evergreen Waffles Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/emily-cole-groden  Website:https://eatevergreen.com

    33 min
  4. On the Supply Chain Switchboard: Hugh Dixson with Bobby Katoli

    OCT 7

    On the Supply Chain Switchboard: Hugh Dixson with Bobby Katoli

    In episode 92 of Venture Everywhere, Bobby Katoli, co-founder and CEO of Ceres Technology – an AI-driven logistics intelligence platform that helps businesses anticipate and manage disruptions sits down with Hugh Dixson, Executive Chair of Switchboard, a supply chain integration platform that connects the fragmented systems driving global commerce. Hugh shares his journey from management consulting and Uber operations to founding Switchboard, inspired by his frustration with inefficiencies in freight and logistics. Bobby and Hugh discuss leadership, robust data infrastructure, and how clean, connected information fuels the future of AI-powered supply chains. In this episode, you will hear: How Switchboard connects retailers and suppliers through a seamless hub modelBuilding the "pipes" that move data reliably between disparate enterprise systemsEnabling real-time visibility and collaboration across global supply chains Eliminating manual errors through automated order and invoice workflowsSwitchboard's vision for open-source supply chain data standards Learn more about Hugh Dixson | Switchboard LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/hughdixson/  Website: https://www.switchboardcloud.com/  Learn more about Bobby Katoli | Ceres Technology Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/bobbykatoli  Website: https://www.cerestech.co/

    28 min
  5. Healthcare Comes Full Circle: Joseph Schneier with Jenny Fielding

    SEP 30

    Healthcare Comes Full Circle: Joseph Schneier with Jenny Fielding

    In episode 91 of Venture Everywhere, host Jenny Fielding, co-founder and Managing Partner at Everywhere Ventures, chats with Joseph Schneier, founder and CEO of Circle, a healthcare data analytics and automation platform. Inspired by a personal family crisis, Joseph shares the personal story behind Circle's founding and his mission to bridge the communication gap between healthcare stakeholders and consumers. Joseph also discusses Circle’s evolution from a B2B SaaS platform to a consumer-facing brand, how the company is leveraging AI to simplify communication, and its role in helping millions better understand, access, and manage their healthcare. In this episode, you will hear: Circle's role in enabling compliant collaboration between hospitals and insurersNavigating constant regulatory changes that can impact customer viabilityHow Circle's AI integration reduces full-day workflows to 20-minute tasksTracking consumers from the first touchpoint through their healthcare journeyMaintaining compliance while removing jargon from healthcare communications Learn more about Joseph Schneier | Circle LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/joschneier Website: https://www.circleengage.ai/ Learn more about Jenny Fielding | Everywhere Ventures Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jennyfielding  Website: https://everywhere.vc

    25 min
  6. Do What Works Better: Andres Glusman with Jenny Fielding

    SEP 23

    Do What Works Better: Andres Glusman with Jenny Fielding

    In episode 90 of Venture Everywhere, host Jenny Fielding, co-founder and Managing Partner at Everywhere Ventures, chats with Andres Glusman, co-founder and CEO of DoWhatWorks, a platform that learns from every major brand's experiments and uses AI to help growth and product teams move the needle. Drawing on 15 years scaling Meetup, Andres shares how his passion for experimentation led to founding DoWhatWorks, turning A/B testing into data-backed insights that reveal what drives growth. Andres also discusses the challenges of scaling a critical-mass business, balancing lean operations with enterprise demands, and shifting the industry’s focus from speed to meaningful outcomes. In this episode, you will hear: How DoWhatWorks uses every major brand’s experiments to enable their enterprise customers to get more impact from their UX. How speed is only half the battle. Launching fast isn’t enough. Turning testing patterns into actionable "BetScores" to know what to bet on before launching What the industry gets wrong about experimentation Industry-specific insights that distinguish what works in B2B vs. B2CLessons in building two businesses where getting to critical mass is essential for winning Learn more about Jenny Fielding | Everywhere Ventures Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jennyfielding  Website: https://everywhere.vc Learn more about Andres Glusman | Do What Works LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/glusman/ Website: https://www.dowhatworks.io/

    31 min
  7. The VOW Factor in Live Events: Jennifer Brisman with Scott Hartley

    SEP 16

    The VOW Factor in Live Events: Jennifer Brisman with Scott Hartley

    In episode 89 of Venture Everywhere, Scott Hartley, co-founder and Managing Partner at Everywhere Ventures, talks with Jennifer Brisman, co-founder and CEO of VOW — an AI-enabled platform transforming guest management for live events. Drawing on two decades as a live event producer, Jennifer discusses how she built VOW to replace the broken spreadsheets behind every event and reimagine how organizers, sponsors, and guests connect. Jennifer also shares VOW’s journey, unifying the fragmented live event ecosystem into a seamless end-to-end platform, and building trust around AI in a high-stakes, human-first industry. In this episode, you will hear: VOW’s real-time seating, guest lists, and ticketing to sync across devicesBalances human strategy with AI automation to power high-stakes live experiencesScales effortlessly from intimate gatherings to high-profile global eventsEmpowers organizers, sponsors, and partners with shared visibility and controlDelivering the first guest-facing event assistant in every attendee’s hand Learn more about Jennifer Brisman | VOW LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jenniferbrisman  Website: https://www.vow.app  Learn more about Scott Hartley | Everywhere VC Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/scotthartley  Website: https://everywhere.vc/

    33 min
  8. Alts with Vincent: Eric Cantor with Jenny Fielding

    SEP 9

    Alts with Vincent: Eric Cantor with Jenny Fielding

    In episode 88 of Venture Everywhere, host Jenny Fielding, co-founder and Managing Partner at Everywhere Ventures, chats with Eric Cantor, co-founder of Vincent — a platform that helps investors navigate alternative assets through education, media, and tools. Eric shares his journey from building one of the first internet service providers to launching mobile money initiatives in Uganda and multiple fintech ventures. He also discusses how Vincent is opening up access to private market opportunities that were once reserved for institutions, empowering everyday investors to confidently explore alternatives. In this episode, you will hear: Vincent’s media-first strategy (newsletters, podcasts, investor events) to build trust and literacy.Operational hurdles of serving small-ticket investors due to compliance costs.Breaking down accreditation barriers and easing investor entry into alternative assets.Designing accessible, packaged investment options that fit into everyday portfolios.Exploring how AI can enhance both investment products and investor decision-making. Learn more about Eric Cantor | Vincent LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ecantor  Website: https://www.withvincent.com  Learn more about Jenny Fielding | Everywhere Ventures Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jennyfielding  Website: https://everywhere.vc

    31 min
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Venture Everywhere is a podcast exploring the trials and tribulations of building a startup from zero to one. Hosted by Everywhere Ventures, a global pre-seed fund supported by 500+ founders and operators who serve as the hosts and guests for this unique podcast experience. To learn more about our work, visit Everywhere.vc and subscribe to our Founders Everywhere Substack. You can also follow us on LinkedIn for updates and news.

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