51 episodes
Founder Friendly: Venture Capital | Startups | Tech NYU Strategic Venture Society
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Welcome to Founder Friendly, NYU Stern's first undergraduate podcast. Episodes are released weekly. Join us as we talk to industry leaders, successful founders, and venture capitalists to learn about the latest trends, strategies, and insights in the venture capital ecosystem. So tune in, take notes, and join the conversation as we explore the exciting world of venture capital together.
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Daybreak Dialogues | Rex Woodbury (Daybreak)
What is the new generation up to? Tune in as we invite Rex Woodbury, founder of Daybreak and the mind behind Digital Native, a digital newsletter with over 60,000 subscribers. From investing at TPG and Index Ventures to creating his venture fund, Daybreak, Rex brings a wealth of knowledge and advice to anyone looking to break into VC. Join us as we explore the founding rationale behind Daybreak, emerging trends in Gen Z, and how Rex held a record for the fastest half-marathon in a suit!
Chapter Timestamps:
(00:00) Background and Introduction to Rex
(06:04) Digital Native and Serendipity
(13:44) Writing Process
(15:03) Shift in Work Economies
(18:33) Behavior Shifts in Gen-Z
(24:20) Starting Daybreak
(32:25) Founder Traits
(35:30) Seeking Mentorship
(37:20) Half-Marathon in a Suit
(41:00) Ikigai and Curiosity
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Investing, Operating, and Hustling | Shiyan Koh (Hustle Fund)
Tune in to a special episode featuring Shiyan Koh, co-founder and General Partner at Hustle Fund, a firm that specializes in seed and pre-seed investments. We'll dive into Shiyan's impressive career journey, covering her investment roles at Institutional Venture Partners and Bridgewater, her pivotal role in scaling Nerdwallet from $1 million to $150 million in annual recurring revenue, and her experiences founding and leading investments at Hustle Fund. Join us to also learn why business school is a perfect matchmaker, the significance of acquiring investing experience as recent graduates, and Shiyan's insights on what really needs venture funding currently.
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Tech Investing with General Atlantic | Varun Ramakrishnan, James Flynn
We are excited to host our first two-on-two episode this season with Varun Ramakrishnan and James Flynn from General Atlantic – a leading global growth equity investor. Both Varun and James graduated from University of Pennsylvania, and have diverse backgrounds. Varun previously held machine learning and software engineering roles at various startups, while James gained experience in growth-stage VC at Georgian and investment banking at Goldman Sachs. Join us as they delve into their current roles at General Atlantic, their approach to technology investing, the cost structures of AI, how companies are adapting to AI, and AI's role in their daily workflows.
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AI Applications in Industrials | Michael Dolbec
Join us in hosting Michael Dolbec, Managing Partner at Momenta Ventures, for our third episode this season. Michael, who boasts an extensive investing career with funds like Kleiner Perkins and Greylock and has led corporate venture capital at companies including IBM, LG Electronics, and General Electric, will share insights on the current state of AI in the industrial space. Tune in to hear a wide range of topics: from personal advice given by John Doerr during Michael's early career days, to how generative AI is revolutionizing manufacturing, and exploring the monetization potential of processing industrial data.
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Investing in Healthcare AI | Sanjana Basu (Radical Ventures)
Join us in our second episode this season as we host Sanjana Basu from Radical Ventures. Transitioning from investment banking to venture capital, Sanjana offers a deep dive into the world of healthcare AI. Explore the types of AI companies, understand why a purely technical team doesn't guarantee success, and discover how Radical extends support to founders beyond just financial capital. Additionally, gain insights into how Radical's portfolio companies are pioneering transformations in the healthcare sector through the power of artificial intelligence.
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From CIO to VC: Enterprise Software | Yousuf Khan (Ridge Ventures)
In the very first episode of our AI sprint, we're joined by Yousuf Khan, Partner at Ridge Ventures, specializing in early-stage B2B enterprise software. Yousuf imparts his expertise from various roles in managing, advising, and investing in software companies, providing a lens into his investment philosophy. Tune in as we discuss pragmatic insights on building AI companies for founders, strategic deployment of AI features for businesses, and the ever-increasing imperative of data security in the enterprise software domain
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