SmartMoney Ventures Podcast

Jeff (J.D.) Davids
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SmartMoney Ventures Podcast

The SmartMoney Ventures Podcast highlights leaders in the global ecosystem of venture capital, entrepreneurship and innovation across all industries. We give you access to insights from top investors and innovators that most people can’t access, and the only reason they take my calls is because I’ve been in the trenches with them for over 25 years.

Episodios

  1. 13 FEB

    SMV12: Ry Walker: From College Dropout to Unicorn Success in Cincinnati Ohio.

    In this episode of the SmartMoney Ventures Podcast, Ry Walker tells the story of his entrepreneurial journey from college dropout to Unicorn success in Cincinnati, Ohio. In this episode, you will learn:How to build Unicorn software companies in Cincinnati Ohio.Why the entrepreneur’s journey is like mountain climbing, where you value the climb more than the peak itself. How Astronomer & Tembo are commercializing open source platforms and challenging software giants like Oracle ...

    56 min

  2. 31 ENE

    SMV11: Branch Insurance Co-Founder Joe Emison shares how less software code drives speed to market.

    In this episode, you will learn:Why you should do 50 customer interviews before building your product.Why Joe recommends only building software code that is differentiating.How less code & less employees translates into faster speed to market.Which company became a Unicorn with only 13 employees. Why Columbus is an excellent place to build a tech company. Where to buy Joe’s book “Serverless as a Game Changer”Joe Emison is the Co-founder and CTO of Branch, a personal line...

    50 min

  3. 15 ENE

    SMV10: Chris Heivly’s entrepreneurial journey from Mapquest to ecosystem builder.

    In this episode, you will learn:How MapQuest became a Unicorn in 1999.Channeling your inner 10 year old: The 5 Principles of Building a Fort.The one mistake that all 1st time founders make. Why community & collaboration are essential for innovation.Systems theory for building startups & innovation.Why not all mentorship & advice is created equal.Did you ever build a fort when you were a kid? Chris Heivly has been building successful startups & communities with that...

    55 min

  4. 5 ENE

    SMV9: Sue Tyler on growing from zero to $300 Million of revenues in 4 years, and why people and culture matter.

    In this episode, you will learn:What its like to grow from Zero to $300 Million of revenues in 4 years. Why surrounding yourself with the right mentors is crucial to success.Why most startups are a series of failures until they’re not.How the Heartland culture gets s##t done without unrealistic expectations.Why people and culture are critical to success in innovation.This episode of the SmartMoney Ventures Podcast features Sue Tyler who is a C-level executive, board member and investor w...

    50 min

  5. 22/12/2023

    SMV8: Dwight Smith shares why personality & integrity lead to success. He won E&Y Entrepreneur of the Year, built & sold his company, and Chaired the Federal Reserve Bank of Cleveland.

    SMV8: Dwight Smith shares why personality & integrity lead to success. He won E&Y Entrepreneur of the Year, built & sold his company, and Chaired the Federal Reserve Bank of Cleveland.In this episode, you will learn:Why your personality and integrity are essential elements of success.Four important considerations in selling your company - price is NOT one of them.What it’s like to Chair the Federal Reserve Bank of Cleveland.How they almost lost the whole company, and bounced back ...

    1 h y 3 min
  6. SMV7: Hugh Cathey is a serial entrepreneur with multiple IPOs who gives back to the community and invests in educating other entrepreneurs.

    08/12/2023

    SMV7: Hugh Cathey is a serial entrepreneur with multiple IPOs who gives back to the community and invests in educating other entrepreneurs.

    In this episode, you will learn:How Hugh built and sold his first company at 25 years oldWhy Hugh provides equity compensation to all team members.Why continuing education is a lifelong pursuit for CEOs.The inside scoop on 2 IPOs and working with Craig McCaw.Why the Midwest is a great place to start a business.Episode Summary: This episode of the SmartMoney Ventures Podcast features Hugh Cathey who is an award winning dealmaker and experienced CEO with 2 successful IPOs completed and a passio...

    1 h
  7. SMV6: Tim Schigel on how he found Lightning in a Bottle with ShareThis.

    06/07/2023

    SMV6: Tim Schigel on how he found Lightning in a Bottle with ShareThis.

    SMV6: Refinery Ventures Managing Partner Tim Schigel shares how he found “Lightning in a Bottle” and hit $50M in revenues in 4 years at ShareThis.This episode of the SmartMoney Ventures Podcast features Tim Schigel, Founder and Managing Partner of Refinery Ventures who invests in early stage companies based on his own experience as Founder of ShareThis, where they hit $50M of revenues in 4 years. Also as an investor in Advertising.com, they achieved $150M in revenues in year 5. Th...

    55 min
  8. SMV5: Dr. Michael Triplett, CEO of Myonexus Therapeutics on its sale to Sarepta

    03/06/2021

    SMV5: Dr. Michael Triplett, CEO of Myonexus Therapeutics on its sale to Sarepta

    This episode of the SmartMoney Ventures Podcast features Dr. Michael Triplett, CEO of Myonexus Therapeutics who, along with co-founder Dr. Louise Rodino-Klapac, successfully completed a 9 figure exit event before securing Series A financing. The story illustrates how successful tech transfer and strategic positioning resulted in the establishment of a new Gene Therapy Center of Excellence creating over 100 new jobs while transforming Muscular Dystrophy patient treatments. Prior to ...

    51 min
  9. SMV4: Ketos' Meena Sankaran - From Engineer to CEO raising $30 Million

    03/05/2021

    SMV4: Ketos' Meena Sankaran - From Engineer to CEO raising $30 Million

    SMV4: Ketos CEO Meena Sankaran shares how she raised $30 Million to solve water quality, an issue she experienced as a child in India.Meena Sankaran is the Founder and CEO of Ketos, where they are saving lives with innovative water quality products. She is truly and creator and builder of change and lives the embodiment of inspiration, innovation and impact. Prior to founding Ketos, Meena held Engineering leadership positions at Bank of America, Cisco Systems, Big Switch Networks ...

    1 h y 1 min
  10. SMV3: Parker MacDonell on building Unicorns in the Heartland

    09/03/2021

    SMV3: Parker MacDonell on building Unicorns in the Heartland

    Rev1 Ventures’ Parker MacDonell shares how venture ecosystems in the heartland are birthing Unicorns and more! Rev1 Ventures has invested close to $100 Million into 210 companies and completed 15 exit events - all in the Heartland. In this episode, you will learn:How public/private partnerships have birthed Unicorns and more in the Heartland of America! How Rev1 Ventures has invested in 210 companies, 55 Lead Investments and completed 15 exit events primarily in Ohio. Why...

    55 min
  11. SMV2: Richard Sudek from The Cove at UCI Beall Innovation

    20/01/2021

    SMV2: Richard Sudek from The Cove at UCI Beall Innovation

    Episode 2 features Richard Sudek who pushes the envelope when it comes to building ecosystems & opening doors for entrepreneurs of all backgrounds. He unpacks the keys to his success with Tech Coast Angels, the Angel Syndication Network and UCI Beall Applied Innovation. Richard Sudek serves as Executive Director of UCI Beall Applied Innovation & Chief Innovation Officer at UC Irvine. Richard is also Chairman Emeritus of Tech Coast Angels and an active angel investor himself...

    54 min
  12. SMV1: David Chang of Paypal, with 40+ Angel Investments

    05/08/2020

    SMV1: David Chang of Paypal, with 40+ Angel Investments

    Episode 1 features former PayPal Executive & Angel Investor David Chang on why it is critical to get the right investors in your company at the right time. He unpacks the art & science of fundraising and company building from both sides, as an entrepreneur with PayPal & TripAdvisor, and as an angel investor in over 60 startup companies. David is an entrepreneur and angel investor who has held operating roles at six startups and invested in 60...

    40 min
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The SmartMoney Ventures Podcast highlights leaders in the global ecosystem of venture capital, entrepreneurship and innovation across all industries. We give you access to insights from top investors and innovators that most people can’t access, and the only reason they take my calls is because I’ve been in the trenches with them for over 25 years.

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  • Creador
    Jeff (J.D.) Davids
  • Años de actividad
    2020 - 2024
  • Episodios
    12
  • Clasificación
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